FG begins North-East humanitarian Makeathon in October
The Federal Government will begin a North-East focused Makeathon in October, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Mr
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Is Trump’s marriage in jeopardy?
President Donald trump made waves last week when he greeted his wife on stage with an “awkward” handshake, and a body language expert
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Australia: Man charged after head-butting former PM
Tasmanian man was charged on Friday after he allegedly head-butted former Prime Minister Tony Abbott of Australia in Hobart. Tasmania Police said they arrested and
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Ilorin cemetery rejects corpse killed by lightning
The management of llorin Muslim Cemetery on Friday rejected the corpse of a 47-year-old civil servant, Mr Salami Adekunle, who was killed by
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I am not afraid of Umahi’s probe -Ex- Governor Elechi
Former governor of Ebonyi, Chief Martin Elechi has said he was ready for probe by his successor, Governor David Umahi, alleging that he
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N1bn fraud: EFCC declares Jonathan godson’s wife wanted, launches manhunt for her
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared wanted, Jennifer Turnah, the wife of George Turnah, who is the godson to former President
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Uber loses operation license in London
Taxi technology company, Uber has lost its licence to operate in London effective September 30, London Transport regulator announced on Friday. The decision
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Peter Obi drops his senatorial ambition, says not interested in elective position anymore
The former Anambra State governor, Mr Peter Obi has said that he has no interest in elective position anymore. Mr Obi stated this in
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I support power privatisation -Fashola
Minister of Power, Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola has said he will not support the calls for the cancellation of the privatisation of
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The problems with Nigeria are nepotism, marginalisation, repression, others – Wike
The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has said the country is in crisis due to poor governance, nepotism and marginalisation. Speaking on
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Northerners safe in South East – Ohanaeze
The President General, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief John Nwodo, on Thursday assured northerners resident in the south East of their safety. Nwodo gave the
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At Chatham House, El-Rufai says Nigerians want a restructured nation
Majority of the members of the Nasir El-Rufai-led All Progressives Congress Committee on true federalism have argued for the devolution of powers and
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Peace returns as SSANU, NASU, NAAT suspend strike in varsities
THREE non-teaching unions of universities under the auspices of the Joint Action Committee have suspended their two weeks strike. The unions – Senior
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PDP axes Ubah, Kashamu
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Ifeanyi Ubah, its Anambra state gubernatorial aspirant and asked Sen. Buruji Kasamu to face Disciplinary Committee.
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Rumpus in NAFDAC, over tenure of acting DG, Oni
THERE was disquiet yesterday at the National Agency for Foods and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) over the continue stay in office of
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Gunmen invade Zamfara FRSC command, kill official
Unidentified gunmen on Thursday invaded the Tsafe Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Zamfara State, killing an official, a witness told
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EFCC probes Delta Senator over diversion of N1.2b NEXIM loan
A Senator is in trouble with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for obtaining a N1.2billion loan from the Nigerian Export-Import Bank
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IPOB: Lai Mohammed lied, UK and France say
Britain and France yesterday debunked the claims of Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture IPOB receives funding from France and that UK
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Manufacturers say no to monthly review of electricity tariff
The Kwara Branch of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has kicked against the monthly review of electricity tariff by distributing companies. The Executive
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Lagos restricts movement on Ikorodu Road
The Lagos State Government on Thursday said that there would be partial restriction of movement on Ikorodu Road to enable it replace the
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Lawyer faces N2m fraud charge
A self-proclaimed lawyer, Segun Harrison, who allegedly converted N2million belonging to his client to his personal use, was Thursday brought before an Igbosere
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Snake invades couple’s home in Australia
It was a horrific scene for a couple in Australia, when a venomous snake entered into their home and twisted itself on their
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Keystone Bank launches new service number for customers
In line with its goal to provide quality service to its customers, Keystone Bank Limited has introduced a new SMART number, for customer support. Launched
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Another 2,671 riffles intercepted by customs
The Tin-Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted another 2,671 rifles illegally imported into Nigeria. The guns are alleged
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EFCC probes Akpabio for alleged N1.4bn bank gift, A’Ibom kicks
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has begun a fresh probe of a former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Godswill Akpabio, over
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Court blows final whistle on ex-Super Eagles coach, Onigbinde’s 30-year-old marriage
A Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan has dissolved the 30-year-old marriage between Chief Adegboye Onigbinde and his wife Anne, because there was no
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IPOB alleges that Kanu, parents might have been killed by Nigerian Army
The now proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB has raised an allarm that the Nigerian Army might have killed its leader, Nnamdi Kanu,
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We have evidence that IPOB receives funding from France, says FG
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, alleged that apart from receiving money from looters in Nigeria, secessionist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra, was
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Nigerian Court proscribes IPOB, declares it a terrorist organisation
The Federal High Court in Abuja has given judicial backing to the executive order of President Muhammadu Buhari, outlawing the Indigenous People of
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The Anambra PDP candidate, Obaze, was an imposition – Ifeanyi Ubah
A governorship aspirant on Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ) platform in the forthcoming poll in Anambra, Mr Ifeanyi Ubah, said only the
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