BREAKING: Police shoot at crowd scrambling for robbers’ loot in Uyo
One person was killed and several others injured as the police opened fire on people scrambling for money scattered in the streets of
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EFCC, Magu frustrating anti-graft war – Malami
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Wednesday accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
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Time up for the FG’s Amnesty programme, says Boroh
The Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh, says the PAP is winding down its re-integration programme, which centres on
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For the information of non indigenes living or entering Lagos or around Ikorodu
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Ikorodu community near Lagos will hold its traditional Eluku Festival on Saturday, 26th August, 2017 and Tuesday, 29th August, 2017
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Obasanjo, Jonathan for trial by ICC over N11trn electricity fund
The two former presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan may face trial at the International Criminal Court(ICC) sequel to a petition on the alleged
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FG approves appointment, redeployment of top management staff of NAMA
The Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has approved the appointment, promotion and redeployment of top management staff of the agency
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Chelsea set to sack Conte, Thomas Tuchel may replace him
CHELSEA are set to sack Antonio Conte and replace the Italian with former Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel. Blues owner Roman Abramovich has reportedly
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FG may adopt selective minimum wage increase –Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government may consider increasing workers’ remuneration package, especially bonuses of certain government agencies, instead of increasing
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Man gets jail term for pushing woman in the chest
A woman on her way to work was pushed in her chest area by a man as they passed each other, and five
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Buhari cancels FEC meeting, to receive SGF’s probe report
The President, Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled today’s meeting of the Federal Executive Council. In a statement issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to
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BREAKING: KASTELEA Marshals escape lynching in Kaduna
In Kaduna, Wednesday morning, two patrol marshals of the Kaduna State Traffic and Environmental Law Enforcement Agency (KASTELEA) escaped mob attack by an angry
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Why should Buhari back W’Sahara secessionist agitation but rejects Biafra ? —IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra has declared that President Muhammadu Buhari’s support for Western Sahara agitation to break away from Morocco and the
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FAAC July revenue drops to N387.31b
The revenue shared yesterday to the federal, state and local governments from the Federation Account for July dropped by N183.26 billion from the
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Ben Bruce under fire as Constituents threaten him with recall
Constituents, mainly students, from the Bayelsa East Senatorial District, have threatened to recall the Senator representing them in the National Assembly, Mr. Ben
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ASUU strike unnecessary burden – Bishops
Catholic bishop on Tuesday rose from a two-day conference where they declared the on-going strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)
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Falconets coach invites 30 for Tanzania tie
New head coach of the U-20 women national team, Falconets, Chris Danjuma, on Tuesday released a list of 30 players invited to the
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Boko Haram unleashes 83 child bombers on Nigeria
Boko Haram militants in northeast Nigeria have sent out 83 child bombers against Nigerian targets this year, according to a tally by United
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Anambra Guber Election: Why we want Uzoh as candidate –APC delegates
With three days to Anambra governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress, some of the party’s delegates hae spoken highly of one of
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Diezani to lose 56 houses in Lagos, Port Harcourt
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of 56 houses allegedly bought between 2011 and 2013 for $21,982,224 million
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Customs impounds Army camouflage in Lagos
The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a 40ft container of plain Army camouflage uniforms along and arrested
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Stock market capitalisation rises by N130 billion in positive trading
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) market capitalisation on Tuesday improved by N130 billion following gains posted by some highly capitalised equities. The News
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Bode George will transform PDP – Babatope
A former Minister of Transport, Chief Ebenezer Babatope, said on Tuesday the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would regain its voice if the former
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We have changed our visa issuing process – Netherlands Embassy
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nigeria, on Tuesday, reminded Nigerians that it was no longer in the business of
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A truce imminent for Gov. Bello, Sen. Melaye
The All Progressive Congress has set up a 7- man reconciliation committee to bring together the warring factions of the ruling All Progressives
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Navy Ship Collisions: U.S. suspects hackers, sabotage
A top U.S. Navy admiral John Richardson, has called for a swift and thorough investigation into Monday’s collision of the USS John S.
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Buhari’s speech is hollow, anticlimax – PDP
The main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, has described the President’s speech as a missed opportunity to reconnect with Nigerians. The party
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Indian Court bans Islamic instant divorce ‘triple talaq’
India’s top court on Tuesday banned a controversial Islamic practice that allows men to divorce their wives instantly, saying it was unconstitutional. Victims
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Ezekwesili, Eastern Assembly, HURIWA knock Buhari’s broadcast
A former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, yesterday described the broadcast by President Muhammadu Buhari as a “missed opportunity”. “I can give
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CORRUPTION FIGHTS BACK IN NAHCO PLC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is on collision course with the Board and Management of Nigeria Aviation Handling Company Plc over
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Why we took custody of 600 contraband snakes, others – UNIUYO
The University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has given reasons why the institution undertook the custody of over 600 snakes, millipedes and other
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