Seven Plateau lawmakers remove Speaker, Abok
The Plateau State House of Assembly yesterday impeached the Speaker, Abok Ayuba, over allegations of abuse of office and financial misappropriation. He was
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Police query Kyari on panel’s report
Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Justice Minister Abubakar Malami (SAN) has advised the police on the fate of embattled former Commander
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Okonkwo prepares Russia exchange programmes, jobs for UNIZIK graduates in own airline
Governorship candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Dr Obiora Okonkwo, has disclosed plans to recruit about 20 graduates from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
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2023: Buhari warns envoys to steer clear of our politics
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday acknowledged that in the build-up to the 2023 elections, Nigeria’s politics will be “necessarily rowdy”. He said: “The nature
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Nnamdi Kanu: UN decries FG violation of human rights, demands explanation
The United Nations has raised concerns on the detainment of Nnamdi Kanu by the Department of State Services and his treatment in their
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Senate rejects NBTI 2022 budget, insists on separate proposals for incubation centres
The Senate Committee on Science and Technology has rejected the 2022 budget proposal of the National Board for Technology Incubation. The Chairman of
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Gunmen slaughter 18 in Niger Mosque, abduct 7 others
Gunmen have killed no fewer than 18 persons in a mosque at Mazakuka in Mashegu Local Government Council of Niger State. The gunmen were
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Anambra guber: FG orders security agents to crush IPOB, disgruntled elements
The Federal Government has ordered security agents to crush members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and other disgruntled elements bent on sabotaging
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Ebonyi man machetes sister-in-law, two others to death
A middle-aged man, Chibuike Ochie, has allegedly killed his sister-in-law, younger sister and a laborer in Uburu community, in Ohaozara Local Government Area
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Fire guts Nsukka Main Market, destroy goods
Over 20 shops were yesterday gutted by fire in Ogige Main Market,Nsukka, in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. The fire incident, which occurred
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IPOB: Northern coalition asks court to allow Igbo secede
The coalition of Northern Groups has filed a case asking the court to compel the Senate President and Speaker of the House of
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Insecurity hinders healthcare delivery in Nigeria — Red Cross
The International Committee for Red Cross has raised the alarm over increasing impediments to health care delivery due to incessant restrictions and insecurity
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After 30 years, Ugwuanyi rehabilitates abandoned water project at 9th mile
The Managing Director of FordMarx Nigeria Limited, Dr. Clifford Nnaji, who is handling the complete rehabilitation of the 9th Mile Crash Programme being
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Kanu: IPOB threatens one-week sit-at-home in S’East from Nov 5
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has threatened to lockdown the entire Southeast states from November 5, if its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is not
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My doctor thought I was dead, asked my sister how my burial went –Stage four breast cancer survivor
Ethel Olomu is a stage four breast cancer survivor, having battled the disease for 11 years. Ethel who is now a cancer advocate
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Inconvenient truths about Nigeria (2)
By Douglas Anele Akin Ajose-Adeogun further affirms that majority of the north’s intelligentsia (or Fulani caliphate colonialists) are either enthusiastic supporters of the
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10 days after, abducted Umuahia Catholic priest regains freedom
A catholic priest, Rev. Father Mark Chimezie Godfrey, who was kidnapped on October 13, 2021, in Umuahia has been released on October 23,
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NOUN matriculates 14,953 new students
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), yesterday, matriculated 14,953 new students offered admission for various undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. NOUN spokesman, Ibrahim Sheme,
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We do not impose multiple taxes, levies on private schools – Enugu Government
Enugu State Government says it does not collect multiple taxes and levies from private school owners and other organisations in the state. The
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Two dead, 575 inmates at large, after attack on Oyo prison
Two people were confirmed dead after an attack on the Medium Security Custodial Centre of the Nigerian Correctional Services, Abolongo, Oyo town, Oyo
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I’m not ashamed to be breadwinner of my family – Actress Nkechi Blessing
Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Falegan, has stated that she’s not ashamed that she’s the breadwinner of her family. She stated this on Saturday
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We’re unaware of Otedola’s share acquisitions – FBN Holdings
FBN Holdings Plc has reacted to media reports that billionaire businessman, Mr Femi Otedola, has acquired a significant shareholding in the company. The
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Terrorism: Name the lawmaker- financier, Igboho dares Malami
Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, a.k.a Igboho Oosa yesterday dared the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami
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Abuja-Kaduna train service to resume today – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said train services will resume on the Abuja-Kaduna route on Saturday (today). The Nigeria Railway Corporation
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IPOB members’ killing: ESN attacked troops at Arochukwu -Army
The Nigerian Army has said that soldiers killed five members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) at Arochukwu, Abia State on Thursday as
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From Oil to banking as Otedola acquires major stake in FBN Holdings
Business magnate and investor, Mr. Femi Otedola, has acquired a material shareholding in Nigeria’s oldest banking group, FBN Holdings (FBNH) Plc. Otedola in
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Nnamdi Kanu: Family accuses FG of secret trial
The family of the detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has accused the Federal Government of embarking on a secret trial of
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Gunmen attack Oyo prison, free all prisoners
The Correctional facility in Abolongo area in Oyo, Oyo State, was attacked by gunmen, late Friday night and with all prisons therein set
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Govt links Igboho to Boko Haram sponsor; Kanu to #EndSARS protests
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, said yesterday that the Federal Government had found that the
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PDP disqualifies 3 aspirants for national convention
The People’s Democratic Party’s selection committee disqualified three candidates from the national convention scheduled for October 30. The chairman of the convention committee,
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