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23 Nigerians have been deported from Spain for committing various offences in the country. They were deported barely five days after 34 Nigerians were sent home from six European countries for committing immigration-related offences. It has been reported that 34 Nigerians were jointly deported by six European countries on June 22 for committing immigration-related offences. The deportees were sent back home from Switzerland, Germany, Iceland, Austria, Belgium and Hungary. The new set of deportees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMlA) Lagos, at about 6.40 a.m on Tuesday. The…

The Lagos State government has advised widows not to loose hope due to the transition of their spouses but endeavour to summon courage and forge ahead in life in order to be able to cater for their children and other members of their families left behind by their husbands. In a statement by Mr. Dele Ojo, head, Communications, Advocacy for Women Empowerment Foundation (AdWEF), the Lagos state commissioner for women affairs and Poverty Alleviation gave the advice in Ikeja at an event to commemorate the 2017 international widows day on…

An abandoned two-storey building suspected to be a hideout of kidnappers and ritualists has been discovered in Alagbaka area of Akure, Ondo State capital. The building is located a few meters away from the Ondo State House of Assembly and it is behind the popular government-owned events centre, the Gani Fawehinmi Arcade. The abandoned building was discovered by residents of the area who suspected that some men were always inside the building performing secret activities on a daily basis. A resident of the area, who spoke on condition of anonymity,…

In a fresh multiple suicide bomb attack at the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) and Zannari Community in Maiduguri on Sunday night, more than 16 persons have been reportedly killed. “The noise of the explosion coming from the university woke us up from the sleep around 10p.m.” an eye witness narrated. “Few minutes after, the explosion spread to other parts of the town, especially around London Ciki,” a resident of Mairi near the university said. “The explosion led to a stampede in London Ciki as residents abandoned their homes for fear…

An eight-week ultimatum has been issued by a group, The Nigerian Youth Advocate for Justice, to President Muhammadu Buhari to either resign or form an interim government. A statement by the group’s Chairman, Seriki Olorunwa said they would lead seven million youths in 22 states to effect his removal from office. According to them, the president’s health challenge has made it impossible for him to preside over the affairs of the country.“We urge the Senate, House of Representatives, state house of assemblies and parastatals to persuade Mr. President to resign…

According to presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message of greetings to Nigerian Muslims and Christians on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr, urging all citizens to resolve to live in peace and avoid making reckless statements. The message reads thus: “I am immensely grateful to God for his mercy in guiding us successfully to conclude another Ramadan fast. My greetings to all Nigerian Muslims and our brother Christians on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. “May the lessons of Ramadan namely; piety, self-denial, prayers and generosity to the…