Joy as Ohanaeze women remember Aguiyi-Ironsi, Okpara’s widows
For Chief (Mrs.) Adanma Okpara and Chief (Mrs.) Aguiyi Ironsi, widows of former military head of state, late Gen. JTU Aguiyi Ironsi and
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Monarchs, priests storm court for Nnamdi Kanu
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 25 for ruling on whether or not to review her earlier order
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PDP crisis: Sheriff walks out on Jonathan, governors, others
Ongoing efforts to find political solution to the festering leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) suffered a huge setback on Thursday.
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War in God’s house
The presiding bishop of Lovebreeds Christian Ministries, Owerri, Imo State, Bishop (Dr) Charles Uchenna, is still in shock at the moment. This is
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Kanu’s trial: Court rules on FG’s application for witness protection
A Federal High Court in Abuja will, on April 25, rule on whether to review its earlier order permitting the Federal Government to
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Ambode terminates 48-room hotel project in Badagry
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has ordered the termination of a multi-billion naira 48-bedroom hotel project in Badagry, just as he blacklisted
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Police arrest Ahmed Musa for allegedly beating wife
Leicester City Striker Ahmed Musa has been arrested and questioned by the police for allegedly beating his wife, Jamila, according to UK tabloid,
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APC confirms boycott of Ebonyi council polls April 22
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State, says it would not participate in the April 22 local government council elections in the
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INEC to deploy adequate technology for 2019 elections – Yakubu
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will deploy adequate technology for the 2019 general election, the Commission’s chairman, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, has said.
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With new roads, bridge, Lagos communities come alive
From all over Lagos and beyond, they gathered in their numbers – excited individuals and groups wearing gaily faces. On Monday, March 27
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Oshiomhole blames military elites for Nigeria’s problems
A former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, on Thursday blamed retired military officers for the current problems in the country. Oshiomhole stated
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We didn’t hand over Alamiyeseigha’s property to Falana – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has rubbished media reports suggesting that properties recovered from the late former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye
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Reps reject new DSTV price regime, want Pay-As-You-Go
The House of Representatives has mandated its committees on Information and culture, National Orientation, Ethics and Values to interface with the Nigeria Communications
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Blame Buhari for the recession – Utomi
THE director of the Lagos Business School, Prof. Pat Utomi Wednesday in Awka blamed the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari for the economic
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I’ll have failed if MFM FC doesn’t make top three’
Head coach of MFM FC, Fidelis Ilechukwu, said that it would be a failure on his part if the club failed to make
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EFCC smashes notorious kidnap, 419 syndicate, recovers fake $570,000
The Kaduna Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested members of a notorious syndicate of fraudsters made of
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Why recovered funds disbursement is delayed – AGF
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has blamed the National Assembly for the delay in
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INEC maintains April date for continuous voter’s registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it has not changed its proposed April date for the commencement of its Continuous Voter Registration.
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Saraki loses bid to stop CCB official’s recall
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday lost in his bid to prevent the recall of an official of the Code of Conduct Bureau
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Reps reject Bill to empower NASS to impeach govs, deputies
Members of the House of Representatives, on Wednesday, unanimously rejected a Bill seeking to empower the National Assembly to impeach State Governors and
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156 children, teenagers abused sexually from 2014 till date in Niger State
Dr Ekaete Umor, the Medical Officer, Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), Minna, on Wednesday said 156 children and teenagers were abused from August
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Young Nigerian, Engr. Echendu, makes giant strides in oil & gas
A young Nigerian/British Engineer, trained in the United Kingdom, Echendu Ndubuisi Endy, is making huge inroads into the UK’s offshore oil and gas
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APC berates Prof. Sagay over his response to Senate’s summon. Says it’s uncalled for and regrettable
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday charged government appointees, to stop making statements that could further worsen the relationship between the Executive
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Anambra airport project implementation begins April 11
The implementation of the Anambra State airport project will begin on April 11, the state Gov. Willie Obiano has said. Obiano said in
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Yakubu back to the labour market, begins search for new club after Coventry exit
Nigerian international Yakubu Aiyegbeni is back in search of the new club after his romance with English League one side hit the rocks
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AU forces foil Al-Shabaab attack
African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) said its forces Wednesday thwarted attempts by the Al-Shabaab militants to attack its base in Hiran region
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Zuma gets vote of confidence from ANC
African National Congress (ANC) has said that it was not part of the campaign to unseat South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma. Zuma has
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Navy Admiral murdered in his Lagos home
The Fleet Commander, Western Naval Command (WNC) Rear Admiral Daniel Ikoli was Wednesday found dead at his Apapa, Lagos residence. Ikoli, who was Commander,
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We’ve the right to seek redress in court, APC tells Fayose
The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has said that it has the right to seek justice in court over the alleged subversion
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IGP warns officers against unlawful arrest, detention
Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has warned personnel of the force against unlawful arrests and detention of innocent Nigerians. Idris gave the
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