We would have impeached Obasanjo, says Masari
The former Speaker House of Representatives and Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, has revealed that the House under his leadership would have
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Sallah: Sokoto distributes N10.3m to orphans for cows
Over N10.3million has been distributed to 86 District Heads in Sokoto by Sokoto State Zakkat and Endowment Commission to buy cows for orphans
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Nigeria/Dubai pact: Diezani, seven ex-governors, others to lose Dubai assets
With the signing of a pact by the Federal Government and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday, the coast is clear for the
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Jonathan’s facebook post on “freedom” elicits reactions from Nigerians, APC
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday took a swipe at the move by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to curb hate speech. The
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Abducted former minister Akwanga regains freedom
Former Labour and Productivity Minister, Usaini Akwanga has been freed by his abductors. Akwanga, who was abducted by gunmen at his farm on
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NAF aircraft crashes in Kaduna, kills instructor
The Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Olatukumbo Adesanya, said that a NAF Beetle Aircraft crashed on Thursday
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Northern youths suspend quit notice to Igbos
The Coalition of Northern Groups on Thursday withdrew the quit notice given to Igbos living in the northern part of the country. The
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FG begins housing construction in 33 states for workers
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, said that the Federal Government has commenced construction of houses in 33 states
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British grandma seeks UK visa for Nigerian younger lover
British grandmother, 72, is heartbroken after Nigerian toyboy, 27, who she married three months after he added her on Facebook is refused a
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I’m scared, but I’ll be okay, says winner of $758.7m jackpot
53-year-old Massachusetts mother of two on Thursday came forward to claim the largest single jackpot win in US history — $758.7m — and
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Osinbajo assures on FG’s commitment to UN road safety campaigns
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday assured on Federal Government’s commitment to the United Nations campaigns to address the challenges of road safety
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Fresh Maiduguri’s suicide attack claims two lives, injures 11
An afternoon suicide bomb attack at Muna Garage area, Maiduguri has claimed the lives of two people and 11 others injured .The Police
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Sept. 1st is Eid-el- Kabir, Sallah day
friday, September 1st, 20117 is Eid-el-Kabir day, the Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has
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Akeredolu, Ganduje canvass for State Police
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his Kano State counterpart, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Wednesday restated calls for state police. The governors said state police would
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Zungeru’s $1.29b power project ready in 2020
The $1.29 billion Zungeru hydroelectric power plant project will be completed in 2020, Mr Xiao Nie, Deputy Project Manager, CNEEC-Sinohydro Consortium, the Chinese
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I won’t commit suicide over Buhari’s return – Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has debunked a statement which credited him to have said that he would commit suicide if President Muhammadu
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South-East senators meet Kanu, call for caution and reiterate need for restructuring
The South East Caucus in the Senate has met with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, members of the
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2017 World Rowing Championships: 6 athletes to represent Nigeria
The Nigeria Rowing Canoe and Sailing Federation (NRCSF) on Wednesday said that six athletes would represent the country in the forthcoming World Rowing
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Barca denies capturing Di Maria, says its account hacked
Follow ✔ Our accounts have been hacked tonight. We’re working to solve the problem as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience. Barca
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Fans react as Rooney retires from international football
England’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday. Here are some of the reactions to the announcement from
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Neymar berates Barcelona chiefs: “You are misfits:
Neymar Jr., the world’s most expensive footballer has told FC Barcelona chiefs that they have no business running the team. The Paris Saint
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Pogba Now Wears New Flaboyant Haircut ‘Equal’
Manchester United star Paul Pogba has opted to add a new style to his collection ahead of an event on Wednesday. The French midfielder
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Globacom sues EFCC over fraud investigation
Globacom Limited has filed summons against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC ) at the Lagos State High Court, Igbosere, seeking
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Abomination! 72-year-old woman raped by herdsmen in Ondo
A 72-year-old woman (name withheld) was allegedly raped by some suspected Fulani herdsmen on her farmland in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of
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Kaduna vows to track those circulating violence-inciting false images
Kaduna State Government on Wednesday said it would punish those circulating false images of crisis victims on social media platforms aimed at inciting
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Buhari has no say in restructuring but National Assembly – Presidency
The Presidency on Wednesday advised Nigerian opinion leaders not to perceive President Muhammadu Buhari as being against restructuring and other constitutional changes as such responsibility
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Police inspector commits suicide after killing colleague
A police inspector, Abraham Aro, who allegedly shot dead his senior colleague simply identified as Timothy, has reportedly killed himself by jumping into
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I’m alive – Baba Sala
Ace comedian, Moses Olaoluwa Adejumo, popularly known as Baba Sala, has debunked the death rummour making the rounds on Wednesday. He urged Nigerians
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Court remands 55-year old shoemaker for homosexuality with a 7-year old
Magistrates’ Court in Minna on Wednesday, remanded a cobbler, Tahiru Abdullahi, 55, in prion for allegedly engaging in homosexuality. Abdullahi was arraigned on
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BREAKING: Ex-minister kidnapped
A former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Mr. Hussaini Akwanga, has been kidnapped. The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed his abduction. Akwanga served
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