Buhari, NJC extend Tanko Muhammad’s tenure as acting CJN
President Muhammadu Buhari, with the consent of the National Judicial Council, has extended Justice Tanko Muhammad’s tenure as the Acting Chief Justice of
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CCB urges out-going political office holders to declare assets
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in Kano State has reminded all outgoing elected and appointed political office holders to declare their assets
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Banditry: We’re unaware of killing of innocent civilians – Zamfara govt.
Zamfara State Government has denied official knowledge of innocent citizens allegedly being killed during air strikes on suspected bandits camps by the air
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Pay back! FCDA demolishes buildings within Dokpesi’s AIT premises
What could be described by political observers as a pay back for its role and support to the opposition party, PDP, during the
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EFCC officials apprehend Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia in court
A former judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia was this morning. 11.40am, whisked away from the premises of the Lagos
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Police to prosecute motorists with tinted vehicles, siren in Enugu
The police command in Enugu says owners of vehicles with tinted glasses and sirens without authorization will be prosecuted in the state. The
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TSA: Group probes FG, wants total accruals, expenditure made known
The United Global Resolve for Peace on the Treasury Single Account has called on the Federal Government to disclose the total amount that
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JAMB assures on 2019 UTME exams process, results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said it would ensure a smooth and successful conduct of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
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Breaking: EFCC ambushes Justice Ajumogobia in court, set to arrest her
A mild drama is brewing within the premises of Ikeja High Court, as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have
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Catholic Church relic, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, gutted by fire
A massive fire broke out yesterday afternoon at Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris, sending flames shooting out of the roof of the iconic
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Oyo guber: Court orders INEC to allow Adelabu, APC inspect materials
The Election Petition Tribunal in Oyo State on Monday ordered INEC to allow Mr Adebayo Adelabu, governorship candidate of the APC, to inspect
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Caverton Helicopters ‘lands safely’ as Aviation Unions suspend its picketing.
The unions in the aviation sector on Monday suspended their plan to picket Caverton Helicopters Limited, following successful deliberations with the airline’s management.
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Woods climbs to world no. 6, Johnson retakes top spot
Tiger Woods continued his stunning rise up the world rankings on Monday by officially returning to the top 10 for the first time
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2 friends remanded for gang raping 19-year–old girl
An Ilorin Magistrates’ Court on Monday ordered that two friends, who allegedly raped a 19-year-old woman be remanded in prison. Magistrate Monisola Kamson,
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Tax evasion: Again, court orders Jay Jay Okocha’s arrest
A Lagos High Court in Igbosere on Monday renewed a bench warrant for the arrest of a former Super Eagles captain, Augustine Jay-Jay
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BREAKING! CCT Trial: Onnoghen knows fate on Thursday
The Code of Conduct Tribunal this Monday fixed Thursday for its final judgment in the charges of false and non-declaration of assets instituted
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Sudanese strong man, Al-Bashir, arrested by the country’s army
Reports emanating from Khartoum indicate that the Sudanese strong man Omar al-Bashir may have been toppled in a coup. the country has been
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Breaking: Rivers poll: End of the road for Amaechi group as the Supreme Court rejects appeals
The Supreme Court has struck out three appeals filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tonye Patrick Cole and members of his faction
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Grandfather, daughter arrested over grandson’s death in Lagos
The police in Lagos have arrested a grandfather and his daughter over the death of a 10-year-old grandson in Ikorodu area of the
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Amuneke qualifies Tanzania for the 2019 AFCON, 39 years after
Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Emmanuel Amuneke made history with Tanzania by guiding the Taifa Stars to their first Africa Cup of Nations appearance
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Another building collapses in Lagos
Again, a three-storey building collapsed midday, yesterday, on 50, Kakawa Street, Campos, Lagos Island. According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), there
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Reps: South East APC demands speakership position
The South East All Progressives Congress (APC), Youths Consultative Forum has called on the leadership of the party to zone the position of Speaker
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Man City to play pre-season games in China
Manchester City will play their pre-season matches in the Chinese cities of Nanjing and Shanghai in July as part of the Premier League
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Adamawa court vacates ruling, asks INEC to conduct governorship rerun
Justice Abdulaaziz Waziri of Yola State High court on Tuesday lifted the interlocutory injunction restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission from conducting supplementary
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Youth empowerment will be my priority, – Ihedioha, Imo Governor-elect
The Imo Governor-elect, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, says he will give priority to youth empowerment, food production, commerce and tourism. Ihedioha made this known
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Kaduna: Police confirm abduction of Catholic priest by gunmen
Kaduna State Police Command on has confirmed the abduction of a Christian cleric, Rev.Father John Bako, at Ankuwa village in Kachia Local Government
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Metering is your responsibility, NERC fires back at Discos
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has said the obligation to ensure that all electricity consumers have meters remained with the electricity distribution companies
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42 parties in Kano reject results of March 23 supplementary election
Forty-two political parties in Kano under the aegis of Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) in the state have rejected the results of
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Literary icon Gabriel Okara dies at 97, PMB eulogises him
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari yesterday mourned literary icon Gabriel Imomotimi Gbaingbain Okara, who passed on few weeks to his 98th birthday. A source close
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End of the road! INEC rejects Okorocha, not listed among Senators-elect
Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha has not been recognised as a senator-elect by the Independent National Electoral Commission and would not be part of
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