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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Court remands alleged Boko Haram member in prison
A Lokoja Chief Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of a suspected Boko Haram member, Mustapha Adinoyi, over alleged involvement in terrorist activities
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BREAKING: ULC agrees to call off strike
The Federal Government and sponsors of the United Labour Congress (ULC) have reached an agreement for an immediate end to the ongoing industrial
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The alleged killer of Hector, 2007 Gulder Ultimate Search winner, arrested
The Lagos State Police Command Federal Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) has arrested one Ismaila Adeyemi , 49, for allegedly killing the 2007 winner of
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Unfreeze Patience Jonathan’s accounts, Reps committee orders banks
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has directed that banks to allow wife of former President of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan to
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FAAN, NiMet present international certifications to Minister
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria ( FAAN ) has received international certification for Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, from Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority
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Tragedy in Mexico as earthquake buries a school with 21 children, teachers
Rescue teams kept up a desperate search Wednesday for survivors of a powerful earthquake that killed at least 217 people in Mexico on
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FG’s floating of Sukuk bond is part of Islamic agenda – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria has opposed the floating of the Sukuk Islamic bond by the Federal Government, alleging it is meant to
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Neymar, Cavani fight over spot kicks: PSG prefers Cavani
French Ligue 1 giants, Paris Saint-Germain, have decided the ‘fight’ of its two star strikers Edinson Cavani and Neymar over who should take
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Again, Psquare twins at war
News of a fresh rift between the members of the PSquare, one of Nigeria’s foremost musical groups, has rippled through the entertainment circles
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