Drama as woman cuts off neighbour’s tongue
Alhaji Abass Street, Ogudu, Lagos State, has turned into a theatre of the absurd after a 29-year-old resident, identified simply as Biodun, allegedly
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TCN, Japan to build new power projects
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is collaborating with the Japanese Government to build transmission facilities in the country, The Nation has learnt. The Japanese
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Nobody died in stadium stampede —Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Government on Sunday said nobody died in the stampede at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo during the Nigeria
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IG protests closure of National Assembly police station
Inspector General (IG) Ibrahim Idris has protested alleged illegal closure of the Police Division at the National Assembly. Idris, in a letter dated
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IPOB makes a u-turn, calls for the boycott of Anambra poll
The outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra on Sunday insisted that the November 18 governorship poll in Anambra State should be boycotted. It ordered
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Fed. Govt debunks monkey pox virus injection story
The Federal Government has described as false the news that the outbreak of Monkey Pox in some parts of the country resulted from
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Akwa United beat Sunshine Stars to set up final match with Tornadoes
Akwa United FC defeated Sunshine Stars 3-1 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in the second leg of their AITEO Cup semi final fixture
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Army invade Kanu’s house again, claim to have arrested ‘man with weapon’ in the compound
Soldiers amd policemen returned to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Leader Nnamdi Kanu’s family compound in Afaraukwu, Umuahia yesterday in search of
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PDP govs parley, in search of the next party chairman
Governors, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, are to play a significant role in the election of the next national
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Russia 2018: Egypt qualify after beating Congo
Egypt has qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia after beating Congo 2-1 in Alexandria Sunday . Egypt won after a
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Stakeholders call for the suspension of Kachikwu, Baru, and Buhari’s resignation as oil Minister
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) Senator Tayo Alasoadura, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately suspend the Minister of
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Evans plotted to escape from custody – Police
Kidnapping suspect Chukwudubem Onwuamadike, alias Evans, plotted to escape from police custody before his arraignment in court, it was learnt at the weekend.
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Eagles should not underrate Zambia – Adepoju
Tunisia ’94 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Mutiu Adepoju, has said Zambia could shock Nigeria in their Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier in
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I’m still wondering how illiterate Evans lured me into his kidnapping gang –Suspected informant
A suspected robber and kidnapper, Linus Opara, has said he did not know the magic by which suspected billionaire kidnapper, Evans, lured him
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$26bn oil contracts: APC is corruption personified – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has accused the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government of plunging the nation into its worst depth of corruption
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God saved me from possible plane crash –Oyedepo
THE presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, Dr. David Oyedepo, yesterday relived how he and others travelling
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11 tips to avoid monkey pox infection
Early in the week, Monkey Pox, a rare viral zoonosis transmitted from animals to humans, was discovered in Bayelsa State in the South
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Those killing in the name of God will go to hell — Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Mohammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has said that those killing in the name of God will go to hell.
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Yes, I dated Tagbo, says Caroline Danjuma
More facts have emerged concerning the death of Tagbo, a member of hip hop singer, Davido’s crew. It has been revealed that he
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Gunmen kidnap Kogi magistrate, demand N100m
A magistrate with Kogi State judiciary, Sam Nwuchola, has been abducted by unknown gunmen. He was said to have been abducted along Itobe
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$25bn NNPC contract: Buhari considers Kachikwu’s petition as Baru meets with Osinbajo
President Muhammadu Buhari met with the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, for one hour at the Presidential Villa yesterday.
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FG receives 400,000 alerts from whistle blowers
The Federal Government is in receipt of no fewer than 400,000 telephone short messages from whistleblowers on looted funds, Information and Culture Minister,
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Diezani bribe: I made my statements to the EFCC under duress –INEC official
An ex-Administrative Secretary with the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mr. Christian Nwosu, on Thursday alleged that he was cajoled into confessing to taking
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Southern, M’Belt leaders condemn Operation Python Dance, others
The Southern, Middle Belt Leaders Forum has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of intimidating Nigerians in some parts of the country with military operations.
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2019 presidency: Fayose on a frolic –Makarfi
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Caretaker Committee, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, has dissociated the party from Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele
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Gov. Umahi accuses Ebonyi workers of illegal leave allowance collection
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has accused civil servants in the state of illegal collection of leave allowances from 2011 to 2015. He
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INEC releases timetable for Ekiti, Osun governorship polls in 2018
Governorship election will hold in Ekiti State on July 14 next year and on September 22 in Osun state. The Independent National Electoral Commision (INEC)
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Govt needs $16b for Warri, Bonny deep seaports, others, says Amaechi
The Federal Government needs $16 billion to build deep seaports in Warri, Delta State and Bonny in Rivers State, Minister of Transportation Rotimi
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N1.5bn scam: APC chieftain,ex-SUBEB chairman remanded in prison
An Edo State High Court has ordered the remand of the Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Esosa Amadasun; a former
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Protests as two Reps dump PDP, join APC
Peoples Democratic Party members in the House of Representatives protested on Thursday as two lawmakers dumped the party. The two members defected to
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