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Dailyindependent – South African President Jacob Zuma has spoken with President Goodluck Jonathan over the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians residing in South Africa.....

S’South PDP elders urge dissolution of Mu’azu-led NWC

Punch – A coalition of South-South Peoples Democratic Party elders on Thursday demanded for the dissolution of the party’s National Working Committee, led by the national chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu.....

Ode-Irele victim regains sight, recovers fully at UCH

Punch – OFFICIALS of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, said on Thursday that one of the victims of the outbreak of epidemic in Ode-Irele, Ondo State, Olorunwa Jero, has regained his sight and fully recovered....

Nigeria artificial turfs not FIFA-standard

Punch – Despite the increasing use of artificial pitches for major football matches in Nigeria, none of them is currently certified by the world football governing body, FIFA.....

Bullion Van Kills 22 Year Old Man In Abeokuta

CHANNELS TV – A 22 year old motorcycle rider has been allegedly killed by a bullion van at Oke Ilewo area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The incident reportedly caused violent reactions from some residents of the area.....

LASU students protest over school closure

The News – Students of the Lagos State University on Thursday staged a protest at the office of Governor Babatunde Fashola in Ikeja over the failure to reopen the institution after it was closed for the general elections.....

Soldiers destroy 13 terrorist strongholds in Sambisa Forest

Daily Sun – Soldiers on military operations in the North-East have destroyed and re-captured 13 strongholds of Boko Haram terrorists in Sambisa Forest.....

Jonathan approves Edwin Clark University

Daily post – As administration of President Goodluck Jonathan gradually winds up, the Federal Government seems to have put its work on auto drive, as the Federal Executive Council, FEC, Wednesday, gave approval for the University of Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark.....

219 rescued females undergo HIV and pregnancy test

linda ikeji – The Nigerian military has moved the 293 females they rescued two days ago from Sambisa Forest to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital where they are to undergo series of test including HIV and pregnancy test.....

FG sacks FAAN Director, another Director’s job on the line

Daily post – The federal government has sacked the director of finance of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr Tochukwu Bede Uchendu. Uchendu was relieved of his appointment....

Boko Haram: 43 child soldiers rescued in Borno

Daily post – The Chadian army operating in the northern Borno area of Damasak local government revealed yesterday that, they have rescued 43 Children, ages between 12 and 19....

Buhari Seeks Lawmakers Support to Tackle Corruption

Dailyindependent – President-Elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, pledged to work with the incoming 8th National Assembly as development partners to tackle corruption and scale down drastically, the cost of running government....

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Dad confirms Iheanacho for New Zealand

Daily Sun – Kelechi Iheanacho's father has confirmed that the Manchester City of England's whiz-kid is not only fit, but keen to play for Nigeria at the upcoming FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand....

Dangote To List On London Stock Exchange

Leadership – The president of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has said his company would be ready to list on the London Stock Exchange by next year.....

Okonjo-Iweala: FG to Pay Oil Marketers N156bn Subsidy Claims

THISDAY Live – The Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Wednesday said the federal government would disburse N156 billion to oil marketers today....

Minority PDP May Determine House Speaker

Leadership – Going by its numbers, the now minority Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives will be a decider on how the leadership of the lower house emerges in the incoming 8th Assembly.....

South Africa's Zuma Calls Nigerian Leader After Diplomatic Spat

Bloomberg – South African President Jacob Zuma called outgoing Nigerian leader, Goodluck Jonathan, to strengthen relations between the two nations after a diplomatic spat following xenophobic attacks.....

Customs Clears 8419 Imported Vehicles At Seme Border in Three Months

The Guardian – THE Seme command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) cleared not less than 8,419 imported vehicles between January and March, this year.....

PDP accuses Ambode of planning to delay council polls

DailyPost – The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has raised the alarm that the Lagos State Governor-elect, Akinwunmi Ambode, has perfected plans to delay the conduct of local council elections....

IGP to Root Out Corruption From Police

Daily Trust – Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase has declared war against corruption within the Police Force so as to restore citizen trust in crime management and enhance national security.....

Jonathan Fires NPA Boss, Replaces Him With Bayero

Daily Trust – President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Habib Abdullahi. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, disclosed....

Borno Govt: 293 Women and Girls are from Bumsiri, Not Chibok

THISDAY Live – Following the rescue of 293 women and girls from Sambisa forest by Nigerian troops, the Borno State Government on Wednesday confirmed that the rescued women and girls are not the missing Chibok schoolgirls....

NLC tasks FG on implementation of Employees Compensation Act

The Guardian – THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commended the Federal Government for the enactment of the Employees Compensation Act (ECA 2010), pointing out that the challenge is to make the law to work.....

PDP governors ask Mu'azu, others to resign

The Guardian – THE internal crisis that culminated in the defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the general elections has deteriorated.....

N25bn scam: Judge convicts Igbinedion

Daily post – Justice J. Liman of the Federal High Court Benin, Edo State, today convicted Michael Igbinedion, younger brother to Lucky Igbinedion, former Edo State governor, and Charles Eboigbodin....

I did not ask anyone to bar AIT from covering my activities - Buhari

linda ikeji – President-elect Gen. Buhari says he never gave the directive to anyone to bar AIT from covering his activities......

Impeachment: Fayose, Others Withdraw Suit against Lawmakers

Thisday – Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has withdrawn the suit he filed at a Federal High Court in Abuja to stop the moves by the 19 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state House of Assembly to remove him from office.....

Remove fuel subsidy, face our wrath – NLC, TUC warn Buhari

Daily post – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have warned against any move by the government to remove subsidy from petroleum products.....

FG demands bodies of four Nigerians executed in Indonesia

Punch – The Federal Government has condemned the execution of four Nigerians by Indonesian authorities over drug-related offences, despite pleas for clemency by President Goodluck Jonathan....

Lawmaker Condemns Execution Of Nigerians In Indonesia

CHANNELS TV – A member of the Federal House of Representative in Nigeria and Chairperson of the House committee on Diaspora, Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has condemned the execution of four Nigerians in Indonesia....

31-Year-Old Docked for Alleged Sodomy in Lagos

The Guardian – A 31-year-old man, Samson Ndubuisi, who allegedly had canal knowledge of an 11-year-old boy, was on Wednesday hauled up before an Apapa Magistrates' Court, Lagos.....

N7billion CAN bribe: Pastor threatens legal action against SSS

Premium Times – A pastor, Kallamu Dikwa, on Tuesday threatened to sue the State Security Service for alleged violation of his fundamental human rights. Mr. Dikwa lamented that his ordeal at the SSS....

Unilag Offers Employment to Best Graduating Students

Daily Trust – The Lagos State University has offered automatic employment to two best graduating students with a minimum of 4.00 CGPA from every department in the institution.....

Police officers face sanctions for illegal roadblocks

News24 – The National Police Command will punish officers involved in corruption, the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, said.....

Stop acting like a parrarel government - FG tells Gen. Buhari

linda ikeji – The presidential transition committee has accused Gen. Buhari's transition committee of acting like a parallel government, trying to stampede the Jonathan administration out of office.....

Court strikes out fresh suit on Funsho Williams’ murder

Punch – A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday struck out an application seeking fresh investigations into the murder of a late governorship aspirant in Lagos, Funsho Williams.....

Rescue of 293 females exciting whether Chibok girls or not – Shettima

Daily post – Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima on Wednesday reacted to news about rescue of 293 females from Boko Haram detention. He described the military's operation as gratifying....

Court dissolves three-year-old marriage over wife’s lack of vagina opening

Daily post – An Abeokuta Customary Court sitting in Ake on Wednesday dissolved a three-year-old marriage between Mr Femi Olayiwole and wife, Kemi, due to the absence of vagina, deceit and frequent fighting.....

Kogi workers to go on strike over salary

Daily post – Civil Servants in Kogi state may soon embark on an indefinite strike should government carry out its planned 40 percent salary cut.....

Court orders Coscharis to release Oduah bullet-proof cars document

Punch – A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered Coscharis Motors Limited to release information as regards the two controversial bullet-proof cars purchased by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority for a former Minister....

PDP leaders conspired with APC to sack Jonathan – Senator

Punch – The Peoples Democratic Party member representing Nasarawa South in the senate, Senator Suleiman Adoke, on Wednesday alleged that ranking members of the PDP at the federal and state levels actively connived with the All Progressives Congress....

Real Madrid planning swoop for Chelsea's Mikel

A Different League – Real Madrid have been linked with a move for Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, according to Football Espana. John Obi Mikel. EPA....

Keshi outlines Super Eagles plan

Sport24 – Nigeria head coach Stephen Keshi says he will start calling up national team players to a training camp next month as he begins preparations for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.....

18 Year Old Akwa Ibom Mom Sells Her Baby for N300,000

Bella Naija – An 18-year-old mother in Akwa Ibom State sold her 3-day old baby for N300,000 because he was her third child and she couldn't afford to take care of him.....

FG Hands Over NITEL/MTEL To NATCOM Consortium

Leadership – As part of its efforts to revamp the telecommunication sector, the federal government, yesterday, handed over the Nigerian Telecommunication Plc (NITEL) and Nigerian Mobile Telecommunications (MTEL) to its preferred bidder, the NATCOM....

ICC considers petition over killing of Nigerians in South Africa

The Guardian – Following a petition by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the global body has decided to probe the xenophobic attacks....

Nine Adamawa lawmakers impeach Speaker

The Guardian – A POLITICAL drama yesterday played out in Adamawa State as nine lawmakers sat in the Conference Hall of Government House and purportedly impeached the Speaker, Alhaji Ahmed Umaru Fintiri....

Ogun Police Kill 4, Arrest 2 Cross Border Bandits

CHANNELS TV – The Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested 2 members involved in cross border banditry, while 4 others were killed during a gun battle with the police as they tried to rob a Bureau de Change....

NDLEA Arrests Kenyan Dancer, Motor Parts Dealers With Cocaine

Leadership – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) yesterday said its officials had arrested a Kenyan female dancer at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos....

N19.2 Billion Fraud - Court Defers Case Against Ex-Bayelsa Governor, Sylva

Premium Times – A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday deferred the case against a former Bayelsa State governor, Timipre Sylva, who is accused of stealing N19.2billion from the state treasury....

Ekiti Crisis: Afe Babalola Brokers Peace Between Fayose, APC

The Streetjournal – Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, the 19 All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers and seven Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers are to meet tomorrow to resolve the raging impeachment crisis....

Police Chief orders water-tight security around media houses

StarAfrica.com – Following the attack by gunmen on Tao FM radio station in Kogi State in northern Nigeria on Monday, the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, has ordered a water-tight security around media houses....

FG Declares Friday, May 1, Public Holiday

THISDAY Live – The Federal Government has declared Friday May 01, 2015 as public holiday to mark the 2015 Workers' Day.....

Buhari gets G-7 invitation to attend World Economic Summit

DailyPost – President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday received invitation by the Group of 7 Countries (G7) to attend World Economic Summit.....

Lagos Agonises Over Upsurge of Okada On Highways

Daily Trust – The Lagos State government is not comfortable with the upsurge in the number of commercial motorcycles (Okada) on Lagos city highways, saying it had led to increase in accidents by 34 per cent.....

Fed Cup draws hold on Thursday

SuperSport – The official draw ceremony for this year's men and women Federation Cup competitions will hold in Abuja on Thursday. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Head of Federation Cup unit....

IFC approves $100m facility for Nigeria's Zenith Bank

StarAfrica – The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has agreed to provide Nigeria's Zenith Bank Plc a $100m loan facility to increase the bank's lending to important economic sectors....

Long queues at filling stations as fuel scarcity returns

The Guardian – Entrances to many filling stations in Lagos and other parts of the country remained shut to motorists yesterday following a sharp drop in the supply of petrol to the market.....

Xenophobia row exposes rivalry between South Africa and Nigeria

Daily Mail – The recall of Nigeria's top diplomat after a spate of xenophobic attacks in South Africa follows several similar spats that expose the two countries' deep rivalry for economic and political dominance in Africa.....

Puma rejected Eagles — official

The nation – Top Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) official, Emeka Inyama, has disclosed that Puma turned down the chance to kit three-time African champions Super Eagles.....

Senate Passes N4.493tr 2015 Budget

Dailyindependent – The Senate on Tuesday at its plenary passed the 2015 Appropriation Bill for N4.493 trillion expenditure from the consolidated fund of the Federation....

Indonesia convicts sang praise to God before execution

Punch – As they walked to face the firing squad on an Indonesian prison island, eight condemned drug traffickers defiantly sang praise to God, witnesses said....

Forensic Audit Report Prepared without Bank Statement, says PwC

The nation – The forensic audit report on Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) compiled by PricewaterHouseCoopers (PwC) was done without bank statements, the report said.....

You must pay outstanding salaries before May 29 – Labour

Daily post – The Nigeria Labour Congress, on Tuesday, called on all the state governors to pay outstanding salaries before the May 29 handover date.....

Xenophobic attacks: Jonathan suspends Foreign Affairs Perm Sec

Daily post – President Goodluck Jonathan has suspended the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Danjuma Sheni, over the recent recall of Nigeria’s envoys to South Africa without due authorization.....

Four Nigerians, others executed in Indonesia for drug offences

Daily post – Indonesian authorities last night executed eight people, including four Nigerians, convicted for drug offenses. They were killed by firing squad on Tuesday.....

4 month old baby found alive after 4 days in Nepal earthquake

linda ikeji – Over 5,000 have been recorded dead since the massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the country on Saturday April 25th. However God protected this precious 4 month old baby....

Experts say, Nigeria far from eliminating malaria

Dailyindependent – Unless there is further encouraging news about the trial vaccines currently going on in seven African countries, Nigeria’s programme on malaria may be far from achieving the desired result of eliminating malaria.....

PDP Leaders Deny Plot to Remove Mu’azu

Dailyindependent – Speculations that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s Chairman, Adamu Muazu, may be removed before May 29 have been refuted by some party leaders who insist it was not on the cards.....

APC Overrules Buhari on AIT

Dailyindependent – The Buhari Campaign Organisation and the All Progressives Congress (APC) appear not to be synchronising, as can be seen from Monday’.......

Nigerian top three banks assets hit N11.6tr

The nation – Nigeria's three most capitalised banks now have more than N11.6 trillion in total assets, according to latest earnings released by the financial services authorities.....

Nigerian army says it has rescued 200 girls

Daily Mail – The Nigerian army says that it has rescued 200 girls and 93 women in the Sambisa Forest, but it could not confirm if any of those freed are the schoolgirls kidnapped a year ago.....

Jonathan Deserves Nobel Peace Prize, Says Audu

STREET JOURNAL – Former Kogi State Governor, Abubakar Audu has said that President Goodluck Jonathan deserves the prestigious Nobel peace prize following his acceptance of electoral defeat....

Tambuwal: Court Fixes May 26 For Ruling On Governor- elect’s Ticket

STREET JOURNAL – A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed May 26 for ruling on a suit filed by Senator Dahiru Umar, challenging the emergence of Sokoto State Governor-elect and House of Reps Speaker....

Lagos Urges Buhari, N’Assembly to Include 37 Councils in Constitution

Thisday – The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Ademorin Kuye, stated this at a news conference at Alausa alongside the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Lateef Raji and top state officials.....

Renewed Rival Cult War Claims Five Lives in Edo

Thisday – Five persons were reportedly killed at the weekend in Edo State after a violent clash between rival cult group.....

Aliyu: I’m Going on Four Years Sabbatical

Thisday – Niger state Governor Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has revealed that he will be proceeding on a four-year sabbatical from politics at the end of his tenure as governor on May 29....

Hoodlums beat up workers at Ibadan firm

The nation – There is tension at the Ring Road headquarters of the Ibadan Local Government Properties Company Limited, Ibadan, Oyo State, yesterday, as hoodlums stormed the compound and beat up some workers.....

Kogi Radio station bombed, 4 killed

linda ikeji – There was a bomb blast on TAO FM in Okene, Kogi State, last night at about 8pm which had 4 people, suspected to be security personnel killed.....

Fire disaster: Lagos records N200.59b worth of property loss

The Guardian – ABOUT N200.59b worth of properties have been lost to fire incidences in Lagos in the last five years. The Ministry of Home Affairs and Culture gave this figures....

Audit of NNPC shows it overpaid state, but still owes

News24 – A forensic audit of Nigeria's state oil firm released on Monday said the company, accused of corruption, actually overpaid the state by almost $750 million....

'Hundreds' found dead, buried in Damasak, NE Nigeria

Yahoo news – Hundreds of people have been found dead in the northeast Nigerian town of Damasak, apparently victims of Boko Haram insurgents, residents and officials said on Monday. "Dead bodies were found in houses....

Jonathan set for UN job

Dailyindependent – President Goodluck Jonathan is set to be appointed as a global crises envoy by the United Nations (UN), sources said on Monday, April 27, 2015.....

20 year old Nigerian man shot dead in Peckham, UK

linda ikeji – 20 year old Nigerian young man, Ola Raji, was stabbed to death last week Tuesday while cycling through an estate in Peckham, near a community centre founded in memory of murdered schoolboy, Damilola Taylor....

Jonathan appoints Obi SEC boss

Dailyindependent – The immediate past governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has been appointed chairman, Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) by President Goodluck Jonathan....

Buhari bars AIT from covering his programmes

Punch – Security advisers of the President-Elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari on Monday barred the television crew of the African Independent Television from covering the activities of their principal until further notice.....

Boko Haram kills 21 persons on Yobe highway

Punch – No fewer than 21 persons have been killed by men in military camouflage, who are suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents, in Yobe State.....

Jonathan Sacks Femi Thomas, NHIS Executive Secretary

Thisday – President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday relieved the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Dr. Femi Thomas of his appointment.....

Boko Haram is a fraud - Buhari

linda ikeji – A statement from Gen Buhari signed by his media aide, Shehu Garba."The fraud called Boko Haram can be defeated by denying it a recruitment base,"....

Switzerland assisting Nigeria recover $370m Abacha loot

Daily Sun – Swiss ambassador to Nigeria, Hans-Rudolf Hodel yesterday declared that Switzerland was working to assist Nigeria recover $370m stashed in Luxembourg....

Nigeria to Host West, Central Africa Customs Heads

Daily Trust – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to host Directors General of Customs from West and Central Africa, in order to discuss issues of common interest to the region.....

Oshiomhole Slams Nigerian Varsities over Indiscriminate Honourary Awards

Daily Times – Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, on Saturday, berated some universities in the country of giving honourary awards to people of questionable character just because of their wealth....

4 Nigerians To Face Firing Squad On Wednesday In Indonesia

360Nobs – Following the refusal of the Indonesian court to grant clemency, ignoring pleas from by the UN head, Amnesty International and foreign leaders, four Nigerian citizens will be executed early on Wednesday in Indonesia....

Gov-elect Ortom seeks end to Benue fresh killings

Punch – The Benue State Governor-elect, Dr. Samuel Ortom, has appealed to security agencies to redouble their efforts to stop the renewed violence in Agatu and Guma Local Government Areas.....

Buhari has no power to send anybody to prison – Asari-Dokubo

Daily post – Leader of the now rested Niger Delta Volunteer force, Asari Dokubo has warned President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari against sending any ‘corrupt’ government official to prison.....

Australian drug trafficker weds before execution in Indonesia

Dailyindependent – An Australian drug trafficker wedded his girlfriend on Monday on the Indonesian prison island, where he is set to be executed soon.....

Footballer Uche Kalu proposes to his girlfriend

linda ikeji – Nigerian international footballer, Uche Kalu (not Kalu Uche) proposed to his beautiful medical doctor girlfriend, Ada, yesterday April 26th.....

Former Registrar of University of Ado Ekiti kidnapped, N50m ransom demanded

linda ikeji – Chief Mrs. Modupe F. Fapohunda, the former Registrar of University of Ado Ekiti was taken from her home at night by armed criminals. They took her away in her car....

Impunity, lack of Internal democracy caused PDP’s loss – Uduaghan

Punch – More light is being thrown into the real reasons why the ruling Peoples Democratic Party lost at the centre and in several states of the federation.....

New federal lawmakers begin induction

Dailyindependent – Ahead of the June inauguration of the Eighth Assembly, Senators-elect and members of the House of Representatives-elect on Sunday night started their inaugural induction.....

Peter Okoye debunks rumour of split with brother

Daily post – Peter Okoye of the Psquare fame has denied media report that he was breaking up with his brother, Paul over some misunderstanding. The rumour hit the blogsphere few weeks back....

Ondo Commissioner for Agriculture appointed new deputy governor

linda ikeji – Following the impeachment of Ondo state deputy governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi this morning, the state Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Lasisi Oluboyo has been appointed the new deputy governor.....

Tim Jacobs Resumes As New CEO at MultiChoice

TechCabal – MultiChoice Africa, a South Africa-based pay-media company, has appointed Tim Jacobs as CEO to replace Nico Meyer who left the company last month for 'personal reasons'....

Shell to train 60 Niger Delta youths

Nigerian Observer – The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) said it had enrolled 60 young artists from the Niger Delta at the Prof. Bruce Onobrakpeya Training Centre, Agbarha-Otor, Delta, for training in arts and crafts.....

Nigerians Lose N84 Million to Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa

The Guardian – The Nigerian Union in South Africa said on Saturday that Nigerians lost more than 4.6 million Rand (N84 million) to xenophobic attacks.....

Ihedioha faults results, acknowledges INEC's declaration

The Guardian – THE governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, has accepted the results of the just concluded re-run election....

Another College of Education staff kidnapped in Benue

Daily Sun – Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the chairman of maintenance unit of the College of Education (COE), Kastina-Ala in Benue state, Mr. Terwase Burbwa from his home on Saturday night.....

Nine-year-old Wins National Maths Competition, Beats 25000 Others

THISDAY Live – An Abuja pupil at the weekend emerged the winner of the 12th edition of the annual mathematics competition, organised by the Nigerian Turkish International Colleges....

Ex-militants, OPC begin N9.3b pipeline jobs today

Nation Newspaper – Barring any last-minute change, former militants and self determination groups will today begin the execution of the N9.3b waterways and oil pipelines contracts.....

Companies shun Kaduna Trade Fair

The News – Three days after Kaduna International Trade Fair was officially opened on a discouraging note, business activities are yet to pick up and participants have failed to take up stands....

Ondo Deputy Governor Impeached

CHANNELS TV – The Monday plenary session was attended by 24 out of the 26 members of the House, including the Speaker, all in support of the impeachment.....

Pedestrian bridge collapses, kills 7 in Kano

The News – No fewer than seven persons were killed in Kano on Sunday when a pedestrian bridge at Dorayi quarters, Kano, collapsed, the state Police Command said.....

Publisher Flees Nigeria After Escaping Assassination

Premium Times – The Publisher of Africa Oil and Gas Report, a magazine focusing on the petroleum sector, Toyin Akinosho, has fled Nigeria, following threats to his life....

Court Freezes Former House Member's Accounts over Debt

THISDAY Live – Justice Mohammed Yunusa of the Federal High Court in Lagos has stopped 11 commercial banks in the country from honouring any withdrawal transaction on the accounts of a former member of the House of Representatives, Doris Uboh-Ogunkoya.....

Bank Customers Yet To Be BVN Compliant, Thirty-eight Days To Deadline

The Guardian – All the commercial banks have created a dedicated desk to attend to customers coming for their verification, but some staff dedicated for such task are currently idle, that they are now being deployed to other department, because of the low turn out....

Debts: Arik Claims Payment of N4b to FAAN in 2014

THISDAY Live – Arik Air said it paid the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) N3, 941, 023, 995 in 2014, which included parking and landing fees; rent, passenger service charge (PSC) and fuel surcharge.....

Nigeria denies recalling High Commissioner to South Africa

Caj News Africa – The government clarified the decision to “invite” its Acting High Commissioner to South Africa, Martin Cobham, and Deputy, Uche Ajulu-okeke. Speaking on the current diplomatic row between the two countries....

First Bank Group grows Q1 earnings by 24 per cent to N126.8b

The Guardian – The result also showed that net interest income rose by 1.3 per cent year-on-year to N59.6 billion, compared with N58.8 billion in the same period of 2014....

Ghana Civil Aviation Authority commends Nigeria’s radar coverage

Daily post – The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority has commended the capacity and performance of the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria (TRACON) equipment in guaranteeing safety of air navigation....

I’ll probe Sanusi’s allegation of missing $20bn – Buhari

Punch – President-elect, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari(retd.), on Sunday said his administration would take a second look at the claim by a former Governor of the Central Bank....

Boko Haram regroups, takes over Lake Chad island

Dailyindependent – Boko Haram terrorist, travelling in motorised canoes, have captured an island in Lake Chad, army sources said on Sunday. The Army of Republic of Niger is now battling to recapture the island....

Xenophobia: South Africa condemns recall of Nigerian envoys

Dailyindependent – In reaction to the recall of Nigeria's envoys to South Africa over xenophobic attacks, the South African government has condemned the move, describing it as "unfortunate and regrettable"....

Jude Okoye and wife dedicate their daughter

linda ikeji – Jude Okoye and his wife, Ifeoma, dedicated their daughter Emma today April 26th. The couple welcomed their daughter in November 2014.....

Tiwa Savage declares love for Teebillz as they celebrate wedding anniversary

linda ikeji – Their traditional wedding was in November 2013 but their white wedding was in Dubai on April 26th 2014........

10 injured in Ondo auto accident

Daily post – No fewer than 10 people on Saturday evening sustained varying degrees of injuries in an auto accident in Oka- Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo state.....

Gunmen kill 10 in Benue village

Punch – Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, on Saturday evening numbering over fifty attacked and killed ten people, mostly women and children in Guma....

Femi and Seun Kuti thrill fans at “2 Kings Concert''

Nigerian Observer – The duo of Femi and Seun Anikulapo-Kuti on Friday night in Lagos thrilled fans like never before; in special live concert at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island.....

John Fashanu claims wife tried to kill him after accusing him of threesome

Metro – Footballer turned TV presenter John Fashanu is at the centre of a bitter row with his wife, claiming she tried to kill him over an alleged threesome.....

Burna Boy reacts to flopped show, says he was violated

The Net – Burna Boy has responded to his fans in Ghana who lashed out at him and South African rapper AKA for failing to show up at #DiDonGorgon concert in Accra, Ghana....

Ghana told to stop new oil drilling

BBC News – Ghana has been told by an international tribunal not to begin any new offshore drilling for oil in disputed waters with the Ivory Coast.....

South Africa says committed to good relations with Nigeria

The Star Online – South Africa remains committed to maintaining friendly relations with Nigeria after Abuja recalled its ambassador to Pretoria in the wake of attacks on immigrants....

Chibok girls' kidnap: Mothers point fingers at vice-principal

DailyPost – A mother of the missing Chibok girls has alleged that the Vice Principal of the secondary school, Yerima Banjiri knows more than meet the eye on the abduction of their children early last year.....

Why I'll never return to Chibok – schoolgirl

Daily Trust – One year after the abduction of 276 girls from Government Girls' Secondary School (GGSS), Chibok in Borno State, the memory of the sad incident is still haunting some of the girls who narrowly escaped being abducted by Boko Haram insurgents....

INEC Declares Ishaku winner of Taraba Gubernatorial Race

The Guardian – Mr Daruis Ishaku of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has won the Taraba supplementary governorship election held on Saturday.....

Verification: FRSC To Share License Details With Security Sgencies

Leadership – The Federal Road Safety Commission(FRSC) said it would work with relevant security agencies to ensure quick verification of licenses.....

Fuel marketers warning of impending scarcity

Daily Trust – Indications emerged yesterday that the nation may experience another round of fuel scarcity due to the N256 billion subsidy the federal government is currently owing petroleum marketers....

Sanitation: One Killed as Hoodlums Raze Buildings in Ilorin

Thisday – One person has been reportedly killed when some people suspected to be hoodlums went on rampage and disrupted the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Ilorin....

Buhari hails vibrancy of Nigerian media

Daily post – President-Elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has paid a glowing tribute to Nigerian media, stressing that it played a key role in bringing about the present change in the nation’s leadership....

President Jonathan lost because of his wife – PDP chieftain

Daily post – President Goodluck Jonathan lost the last presidential election due to the overbearing attitude of the First Lady, Patience Jonathan. This is according to the Bayelsa State publicity secretary....

Okorocha, Ikpeazu win Imo, Abia governorship rerun

Daily post – Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State was yesterday re-elected in the Imo governorship rerun election, scoring 416,996 votes to defeat his closest rival, Emeka Ihedioha....

Taraba Runoff: PDP Candidate Wins Polling Unit

Thisday – Ishaku, who cast his vote at Kofan Sarki polling unit (PU 002), polled 369 votes to defeat the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Aisha Jummai Alhassan....

Barcelona maintain La Liga lead, beat Espanyol 2-0

Punch – Neymar and Lionel Messi were on target as Barcelona eased their way to a 2-0 win at local rivals Espanyol to increase their grip on top spot in the Primera Division.....

EPL: City pip Villa 3-2, jump to second spot

Punch – Substitute Fernandinho struck a late winner as Manchester City killed off an Aston Villa comeback to claim a frantic 3-2 victory at the Etihad Stadium.....

Nigeria recalls High Commissioners to South Africa

linda ikeji – Following the recent Xenophobic attacks in South Africa, the Federal Government has summoned its high commissioners in South Africa back to Nigeria.....

Chelsea midfielder Mikel wanted by La Liga giants

caughtoffside – Real Madrid are reportedly lining up a bid for out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel.......

Three die in Edo auto crash

Punch – No fewer than three persons on Saturday reportedly lost their lives in a fatal motor accident by Obayator village, along the Benin-Warri highway, in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.....

INEC arrests five in Imo for massive thumb printing

Punch – Five ad hoc officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Imo were on Saturday arrested for thumb-printing ballot papers in the governorship rerun election in the state.....

Explosion rocks Okota area in Lagos

Daily post – Several persons have been reportedly killed in a gas explosion that just occurred in Ago Area of Okota.....

Orekoya Kidnapper Update: "She left us eight years ago" - Mother of kidnapper

Pulse Nigeria – Prophetess Esther Adeyemi, the mother of the infamous 'OLX nanny' was at the police station, visibly shocked at the confession of her daughter on TV.....

Two Nigerian soldiers die in accidental explosion - army

Reuters Africa – Two Nigerian soldiers were killed accidentally in an explosion in the central Plateau state on Saturday as they transported ammunition meant to be destroyed, a military spokesman said.....

CBN orders banks to publish lists of debtors from May 1

Daily post – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered banks to publish lists of individuals and companies with non-performing loans.....

Lagos Poly lecturers vow to resist imposition of rector

Dailyindependent – Lagos Lecturers and other staff of the Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, have vowed to resist the state government’s attempt to impose a rector on the institution.....

19 year old Nigerian student dies at UK university school hall

linda ikeji – A Nigerian student named Alexander Ukwu, 19, died on Thursday April 23rd at the University of Southampton Hartley Grove Halls due to a 'Helium Leak'.....

Troops flee as Boko Haram retakes Borno town

Punch – Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have forced hundreds of soldiers to flee Marte, a border town along the shores of Lake Chad, a local official and witnesses said.....

Jonathan asks past leaders to emulate Gowon, Shonekan

Punch – President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday urged Nigeria's past and current leaders to learn from the exemplary lifestyles of a former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon....

Scores feared dead as explosion hits Army Barracks in Plateau

Daily post – Latest report from Plateau has it that bomb explosion just hit military facility in the state. Several persons were said to have been killed in the latest attack.....

Massive turnout of voters in Taraba rerun

Punch – Registered voters on Saturday turned out en-mass for accreditation in the rerun election for governorship in Taraba State.....

Another Buhari’s supporter starts pre-inauguration walk from Yola

Punch – A supporter of President-elect Muhammadu Buhari, identified as Abubakar Duduwale, has set for a walk from Yola in Adamawa State to Abuja. He told newsmen in Yola....

Nigerian woman arrested for stabbing her husband to death in the US

linda ikeji – 35 year old Nigerian woman, Adebamiro Temitope, pictured left, has been arrested by the New Castle Police in Delaware, Philadelphia for stabbing her 37 year old Nigerian husband....

Super Rich Nigerians, Others Spend $900m On Property In Uk

Leadership – Wealthy Africans are investing in some of London's most upscale real estate properties with some reportedly spending as much as $37 million on houses alone.....

FAAN Disrupts Arik Air Operations in Abuja

Daily Times – Officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), on Thursday morning, disrupted Arik Air's operations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, when they denied the airline's staff access to their duty posts....

I Won't Go On Exile - Diezani

Daily Trust – Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has said she is not going on exile as being insinuated. She spoke with reporters at the Presidential Villa....

Army Pulls Out 31 Retired Generals from Service

Thisday – The Nigerian Army in a gale of retirements has pulled out 31 Generals from Service and also called for the archiving of the experiences gathered in the ongoing counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations....

Enyimba owes players over N200m

Dailyindependent – The financial troubles of Enyimba International FC of Aba may know no bound for now given its huge indebtedness to players totaling over two N200 million.....

African leaders happy over Jonathan’s defeat – Obasanjo

Daily post – A former President, Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday disclosed that African leaders were happy over the defeat of President Goodluck Jonathan in the March 28 presidential election....

Labour urges Jonathan to sack NIMC Director- General

Daily post – Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has advised President Goodluck Jonathan to remove the director-general, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Barrister Chris Onyemenam from office....

103 Nigerian exports rejected abroad – Aganga

Dailyindependent – Nigeria has had 103 of its export commodities rejected in the last five years because they failed to meet international quality standards, Minister of Trade, Industry and Investment, Olusegun Aganga, has said....

Police ban Kogi masquerade festivals during poll rerun

Punch – The Kogi State Police Command has banned the indigenes of Ihima and its traditional rulers from holding the annual Echane masquerades festival on April 25 due to the rerun elections holding in some parts of the state....

We will never merge with APC - PDP

DailyPost – National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Adamu Mu'azu, has ruled out the possibility of his party entering into any alliance with the in-coming All Progressives Congress....

Six INEC commissioners to coordinate Imo guber rerun

NEWS24 – The Independent National Electoral Commission has deployed six national electoral commissioners to Imo State for the governorship re-run election.....

Chibok girls’ kidnap: Mothers point fingers at vice-principal

Daily post – A mother of the missing Chibok girls has alleged that the Vice Principal of the secondary school, Yerima Banjiri knows more than meet the eye on the abduction of their children early last year.....

I’ve not had sex in five months – Chika Ike

Daily post – Nollywood actress, Chika Ike is currently celebrating staying five months without sex. The divorcee actress took to her Instagram page to celebrate the milestone on Friday.....

Transition: Jonathan, Buhari in closed-door meeting

Daily post – There is an ongoing closed-doors meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)....

Thug disrupts NLC election in Benue

Daily post – The election of executive members of the Benue State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, which held yesterday at the Aminu Isa Kontagoral complex in Makurdi got interrupted by an unidentified thug....

Restore public confidence in governance, Kukah urges Buhari

Punch – Reverend Mathew Kukah, the Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, has called on the President-elect, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to restore public confidence in governance....

Group accuses Kaduna officials of looting LG treasury

Punch – Ahead of the May 29 handover date, a group, Kaduna Human Rights Association, on Friday demanded the freezing of the accounts of the 23 Local Government Areas of the state.....

University Of Ibadan honours Dr Sid

News24 – Mavin Records artist Dr. Sid was given an honour at his alma mater, the University of Ibadan on Thursday. Mavin boss Don Jazzy has just posted a picture of Sidney Esiri on Instagram giving a speech....

Odemwingie set for Stoke recall

Sportinglife – Stoke boss Mark Hughes is confident Potters forward Peter Odemwingie is ready for a return to Barclays Premier League action. Sky Bet.....

Lagos begins registration of taxi, public transport operators

Premium Times – As parts of its plan to tighten security in Lagos state, the Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola, on Thursday flagged off a new security and economic oriented taxi system in the state....

5 burnt in auto-crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Premium Times – Five persons were burnt beyond recognition Wednesday night during a head-on-collision between two trailers along Mowe/Ibafo axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway....

Buhari relocates to Defence House

DailyPost – The federal government has made Defence House available to President-Elect, Gen. Mohammadu Buhari, for him to use for his private and official engagements ahead of his official swearing in....

Kashamu to Keyamo: You're ignorant

Daily Sun – Embattled senator-elect for Ogun East, Prince Buruji Kashamu, has picked holes in the outburst of a Lagos-based lawyer, Festus Keyamo, that his election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was morally wrong.....

Keshi Apologises To The Media

Streetjournal – Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has apologized to the Nigerian media, and says he is sorry if he has offended them in the process of doing his job.....

Governor Obiano pays congratulatory visit to Buhari

DailyPost – Anambra State Governor, Mr Willie Obiano on Friday stormed the Aso Drive residence of President-Elect, Gen. Mohammadu Buhari in Abuja where he pledged support of the entire South East....

N40 per litre fuel price: David-West dissociates Buhari from claim

DailyPost – Contrary to what has been circulated in a section of the media, erstwhile Minister of Petroleum, Prof. Tam David-West, has clarified that there was never a time that President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, promised to reduce the pump price....

Ekiti Monarchs, APC Disagree Over Move to Impeach Fayose

The Guardian – The Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers and the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday disagreed over the move to impeach Governor Ayodele Fayose, with the monarchs cautioning....

Reps Pass N4.49trn 2015 Appropriation Bill

Daily Times – The House of Representatives, on Thursday, passed the 2015 Appropriation Bill of N4,493,363,957,158 trillion, made up of N2,607,132,491,708 trillion for recurrent expenditure....

4.3m Children Immunised Against Poliomyelitis In Lagos

Leadership – Lagos State government yesterday said 4.3 million children have been immunised against childhood preventable disease especially poliomyelitis in the recently concluded National Immunisation....

Iheanacho, 3 Others To Join U-20 Camp In Germany, Says Team Official

Leadership – Nduka Ugbade, Flying Eagles Assistant Coach, on Friday in Abuja said Kelechi Iheanacho and three other foreign-based players were expected to join the team's camp in Germany.....

Airline operators decry cost of maintaining planes abroad

The Guardian – DUE to the absence of certified maintenance facilities for aircraft checks in the country, the airline operators may have been spending huge amount of money to fly their aircraft outside Nigeria for maintenance.....

Unpaid subsidy: oil marketers threaten to stop importation

The Guardian – The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) on Friday threatened to stop the importation of petroleum products over yet-to-be-paid N256 billion subsidy....

Lagos cancels restriction of movement for April sanitation exercise

The Guardian – The Lagos State Government on Friday said there would be no restriction of movement from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. for the monthly sanitation on Saturday.....

Nigeria records no polio case in nine months

The Guardian – Polio-Children NIGERIA has recorded no case of Wild Polio Virus (WPV) in the last nine months, and is three months away from being certified polio-free by the World Health....

Business owner claims Tonto Dikeh is owing her N192,000, Tonto denies

DailyPost – Controversial actress, Tonto Dikeh has been slammed by an Instagram user identified simply as Pearl chuks (@pumpsberry) for allegedly owing her a lot of money for a product she bought on credit.....

Facebook: Internet.org to debut in Nigeria next month

Pulse Nigeria – The Facebook-run service is already functional in many countries of the world and also on the African continent.......

NNPC has started refunding unremitted $1.48bn –Alison Madueke

The Punch – The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, on Wednesday, disclosed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has started refunding the $1.48bn unremitted fund into the Federation Account....

'Nigeria's Crude Oil Revenue May Decline by $10bn in 2015'

THISDAY Live – Should crude oil prices remain volatile, averaging $53 in 2015, the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) has estimated that Nigeria's revenue from oil and gas sales could be cut by about $10 billion....

We killed A Top Terrorist Commander In Battle, Says DHQ

STREET JOURNAL – The Defence Headquarters has announced that its troops had killed a “notorious top terrorist Commander,'' Abu Mujahid, in a battle on the outskirts of Alagarno in Borno State.....

We Will Go Back To The Creeks If Amnesty Programme Is Abandoned, Ex-militants

STREET JOURNAL – Niger Delta ex-militant leaders on Thursday urged the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to sustain the Presidential Amnesty Programme of the Federal Government.....

Governor Suswam Donates 8 SUVs To Benue Governor- elect, Wife

STREET JOURNAL – The outgoing governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, on Thursday donated eight new Toyota Prado Sports Utility Vehicles to the state governor-elect, Samuel Ortom, his deputy....

3.2 Million Nigerians Now HIV-Positive, Says SFH

STREET JOURNAL – Mr Bright Ekweremadu, the Managing Director of the Society for Family Health (SFH) on Thursday announced that over 3.2 million Nigerians were currently living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus....

Abuja Bombings: Court Commences Okah’s Trial Five Years After

STREET JOURNAL – A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday finally commenced the trial of Charles Okah, the alleged mastermind of the October 1, 2010 twin bombings at the Eagle Square, Abuja....

Boko Haram: Soldiers Retreat from Sambisa Forest

Thisday – Reports indicate that Nigerian soldiers have retreated from the last known Boko Haram stronghold, Sambisa forest, where they said was booby-trapped after three pro-government vigilantes were killed by a landmine.....

Boko Haram fighters regroup in Sambisa Forest

Dailyindependent – Boko Haram fighters have amassed in the group's Sambisa Forest stronghold in northeast Nigeria, as a military offensive tries to flush them out, a civilian vigilante told AFP....

NLC Decries Hijacking of LGs' Development

THISDAY Live – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday warned state governments to stop hijacking funds meant for local developments at the grassroot levels.....

Thief confesses to stealing N3.2 million from PDP rally

News24 – A suspected thief, Tokunbo Ojo, has confessed to stealing 3.2 million naira from a car parked at a political rally organised by the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Abeokuta....

EFCC Goes After Ali Modu Sheriff Over N300 Billion Borno Funds

360Nobs – Ali Modu Sheriff has been summoned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and is billed to appear before the anti-graft commission in Abuja on Thursday.....

Presidential Inauguration: Jonathan, Buhari teams meet

Premium Times – In preparation for the May 29 handover and Presidential Inauguration, a joint committee of the outgoing and incoming government met on Thursday to discuss issues....

Fayose Drags APC To AU, UN Over Threats To Make Ekiti Ungovernable

Daily Times – The Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said that he has taken his issue with the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU)....

Fayose's Impeachment: Women Protest against Lawmakers

THISDAY Live – Apprehensive about the damage the impeachment threat against the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has generated, women in Ikere-Ekiti on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest against the plot....

Court Halts Fayose's Impeachment, Sets Aside APC Lawmakers' Actions

CHANNELS TV – A Federal High Court in Abuja has set aside all actions and activities of the impeached former Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Dr Adewale Omirin and the All Progressives Congress....

Chairman of Jonathan's local council area abducted

NEWS24 – The Chairman of Ogbia, local government area, Enaye Abah, in Bayelsa State, where President Goodluck Jonathan comes from, has been abducted byh unidentified gunmen....

Ogun APC drags Kashamu before Election Tribunal

Daily post – The victory of Chief Buruji Kashamu of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the Senator-elect for the Ogun East senatorial election, held on the 28th of March, has been challenged....

Gunmen kill Benue police task force leader

Punch – Gunmen on Wednesday shot and killed An Assistant Superintendent of Police Mr. Baba Ibrahim, who was a member of Task Force on Cattle Rustling in Kastina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State....

Kidnappers invade Delta community, four arrested

Dailyindependent – For the past two weeks kidnappers have invaded Okere community, Warri South council area of Delta. However, gallant youths in the community have arrested more than four of them.....

NFF confirms Nike as new kit sponsors

Daily post – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has announced that Nike is the new kit sponsor of all the country's teams.....

Toyin Aimaku denies she is President Jonathan’s staunch supporter

Daily post – Popular Yoruba actress, Toyin Aimakhu- Johnson has denied a statement credited to her on the social media that she was a staunch supporter of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.....

Chadian troops rescue 43 kids kidnapped by Boko Haram

Dailyindependent – Chadian Army spokesman, Colonel Azem Agouna, has said that his troop recovered 43 children, who had been kidnapped by Islamist terrorist group, Boko Haram....

FRSC returns Kaduna crash victim’s N.4m to family

Punch – The Sabon Tasha Unit of the Kaduna Sector Command, Federal Road Safety Corps, on Thursday returned N419,290 to the family of Mufutau Salami, who died in an auto crash in the state.....

Suswam backs Akume for Senate presidency

Punch – Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, on Thursday said he was fully in support of the Senate Minority Leader, George Akume's bid to lead the 8th National Assembly when inaugurated in June.....

NLC factions hold parallel delegate conferences in Ilorin

Punch – The current division in the Nigeria Labour Congress again manifested on Thursday as the two factions of the Labour movement are currently holding parallel quadrennial state delegates conference in Ilorin....

PDP Reps candidate for Shomolu, Tolu Ebun heads for Tribunal

Daily post – Ms Tolu Ebun, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) House of Reps candidate for Shomolu Federal Constituency, has announced her decision to contest her loss at the election tribunal.....

Youth Corps members arrested For selling ballot papers

Dailyindependent – Three members of the National Youth Service Corps who served as adhoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the April 11 House of Assembly elections have been arrested....

Competition, complaints force Arik Air to reduce fares

Daily post – Arik Air, has announced the introduction of reduced promotional fares for travel on all its domestic routes. The reduction may not be unconnected to complaints by travellers....

Constitution: Falana hails Jonathan for withholding assent

Daily post – For the second time in a week, frontline lawyer and activist, Femi Falana, has commended President Goodluck Jonathan for his actions.....

Olanusi: Ondo Assembly directs CJ to raise panel

The nation – The Ondo State House of Assembly has urged the Chief Judge, Justice Olaseinde Kumuyi, to set up a seven-man committee to probe the impeachable offences levelled against the Deputy Governor....

Court orders govt to pay ex-NITEL/MTEL workers 20% annual salary

The nation – The National Industrial Court, Abuja has ordered the Federal Government to pay the former staff of Nigeria Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) and its mobile arm, Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTEL)....

APC rejects poll results in Sapele, calls for fresh election

Dailyindependent – The All Progressives Congress APC in Sapele, Okpe and Uvwie Federal Constituency has called for the cancellation of results emanating from the just concluded elections....

FG to earn N40b yearly from Cabotage implementation

Dailyindependent – As the Federal Government gives another directive for the full implementation of the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act 2003, Nigeria is expected to create up to 500,000 jobs and generate N48.09 billion annually....

PDP governorship candidate dissociates self from caskets placed all over Aba

linda ikeji – This morning, people in Aba woke up to find caskets placed in some areas with a warning that they shouldn't go against a particular group's interest or they will die....

Australia calls for return of fake Durex condoms in circulation

linda ikeji – Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has called for the return of fake Durex branded condoms sold on a discount online store called GroupOn Australia.According to ACCC, the condoms had holes....

Police kill kidnapper while picking N3m ransom in Lagos

Daily post – Officers attached to the Lagos State Police Command have shot dead an alleged kidnap kingpin, Niyi Omosola in the Epe area of the State.....

Nigeria, China trade volumes stands at $16b

Dailyindependent – Nigeria’s Ambassador to China, Olushola Patrick Onadipe, has said that the trade volume between Nigeria and China has risen to $16 billion.....

Army invades last known stronghold of Boko Haram

Punch – Nigerian forces backed by war planes invaded the dreaded group Boko Haram's last known stronghold of the Sambisa forest on Wednesday, in an effort to finally defeat their six-year-old insurgency....

Distribution problems take toll on MTN

TechCentral – MTN South Africa has reported “muted” subscriber numbers in the first three months of 2015. Average revenue per user fell by 4,8% to R87.....

Diezani to Marketers - Make Fuel Available to Nigerians

Daily Trust – The Federal Government has appealed to fuel marketers to make the product available to Nigerians. Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, made the appeal on Wednesday....

Sokoto To Sell Off Govt Houses Before May 29 – Wamakko

Leadership – Sokoto State governor Aliyu Wamakko has said that all is now set for the formal disposal of all government quarters across the state before May 29.....

'Kogi loses N239m WEAC fees to fraudulent govt officials'

Nation Newspaper – The chairperson of the Committee on Reconciliation of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) fees, set up by the Kogi State Government, Hajia Ladi Ibrahim, has said some officials in the Ministry of Education defrauded the government....

Patience Jonathan Prepares To Resign As African First Ladies President

360Nobs – Following the loss of President Goodluck Jonathan in the March 28 presidential election, emerging reports has it that Patience Jonathan is to quit her position....

Major Fire Incident Averted at Lagos Airport

THISDAY Live – It took the timely intervention of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Two (MMA2), Ikeja, to avert a major disaster when a fuel-laden tanker caught fire....

FG Asks Supreme Court To Nullify Amendments To Constitution

Leadership – The federal government has dragged the National Assembly before the Supreme Court over the amendment of the 1999 Constitution.....

Lagos 8th Assembly may experience crossfire in debates - Lawmaker

News24 – Sanai Agunbiade, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) says the 8th Assembly in the state, may experience crossfire in its debates as eight opposition members would join the house.....

Lagos Generates N27b from Land Transactions

Daily Times – Lagos State government, on Wednesday, said it generated at least N27 billion from land transactions in 2014, and processed 2,230 Electronic Certificate of Occupancy (E-C of O)....

NLC faction expresses displeasure over Oshiomhole's comments

News24 – The Joe Ajaero-led faction of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed displeasure over comments credited Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State in regards to outcome of the rescheduled election....

Ebola Reduced Lagos Hotel Patronage by 75% in 2014

THISDAY Live – The Lagos State Government on Wednesday reflected on the cost of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) which, it said, had brought down the state's hotel patronage by 75 per cent....

I'm Not Afraid of Trial for Alleged Drug Offences in America - Kashamu

Premium Times – The controversial Peoples Democratic Party Senator-elect in Ogun State, Buruji Kashamu, on Wednesday, said he is not evading trial for drug related offences in the United States of America.....

Jonathan won't contest in 2019 – Babatope

The Punch – A member of the Peoples Democratic Party's Board of Trustees, Chief Ebenezer Babatope, has said President Goodluck Jonathan will not run for the Presidency in 2019.....

Court Strikes Out Cases Against Buhari Over Certificate

Daily Trust – A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday morning struck out two major cases challenging the eligibility of President-elect General Muhammadu Buhari to contest the 2015 presidential election.....

Group seeks Okonjo-Iweala jailed over contempt of court

WorldStage – A group, Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) on Wednesday urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to order the imprisonment of Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala over failure to obey a February 25, 2014 judgment of the court....

Ondo State University of Medical Sciences receives NUC recognition

News24 – The National University Commission on Wednesday in Abuja presented a letter of recognition to the Ondo State University of Medical Sciences.....

Govt earns N220 billion from NLNG in 2014

The Guardian – The Federal Government has earned about N220 billion from the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) in 2014, representing about 5 per cent of the national revenue.....

MTN still losing subscribers in South Africa

BusinessTech – MTN Group has reported a small climb in subscribers to 227.5 million in the first quarter of 2015, though the company's South African operation has remained flat.....

Eatery worker jailed 266 years for stealing N8m

The Punch – The Ogun State High Court, Abeokuta, presided over by Justice A. A. Akinyemi, has sentenced a female member of staff of an eatery, identified as Oluremi Olayinka, to 266 years imprisonment for stealing....

I don’t regret supporting Jonathan – Fayose

Daily post – The governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Peter Ayodele Fayose, has defended his support for President Goodluck Jonathan in the March 28 presidential election, adding that he remains unequivocally loyal....

Xenophobia: President Zuma meets Nigerians, others

Punch – South African President Jacob Zuma has arranged a meeting with Nigerians and other African immigrants resident in the country.....

Police arraign suspected cultist in Lagos over murder

Dailyindependent – The police in Lagos have arraigned a 21-year-old suspected cultist, Ridwan Lukuman, before an Ebute Metta Chief Magistrate for allegedly stabbing one Kazeem Taiwo to death.....

NFF to announce Keshi’s assistant soon

The Nation – The Nigeria Football Federation has said it will announce the assistant coaches of the Super Eagles soon. The NFF on Tuesday ended the long-drawn contract talks with Stephen Keshi....

Taxi driver beaten to death at drinking joint in Lagos

Daily post – A 39-year-old taxi driver identified as Tunde Odutola was on Sunday at Onipanu Bus Stop in Ikorodu area of Lagos State was beaten to death over a sitting space at a local dry gin shop....

Senate asks FG to drag S’African monarch before ICC

Punch – The Senate on Wednesday asked the Federal Government to sue South Africa's Zulu King, Goodwill Zwelithini, at the International Criminal Court for the role he allegedly played in instigating the recent attacks....

Police arrest six bandits, recover weapons in Ogun

Punch – The Ogun State Police Command has arrested eight suspected robbers in different parts of the state, and recovered different types of arms and ammunition....

Anambra Judiciary workers suspend four-month strike

Punch – The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, Anambra chapter, has suspended its four-month strike, according to the state Chairman of the union, Mr Mark Ifezue.....

South Africa closes consulate in Lagos, fears reprisals

Punch – Following protests by Nigerians against attacks on foreigners in South Africa, the country on Wednesday announced the closure of its consulate in Lagos.....

Jonathan will hand over on May 29, says FG

Punch – The Federal Government on Wednesday changed its mind on the earlier plan for President Goodluck Jonathan to formally handover power to the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)....

NDLEA nabs two men traveling with cocaine at Lagos Airport

DailyPost – NDLEA nabs two men traveling with cocaine to New York, London at Lagos Airport Two men, Sunday Ojo, 59, and 47-year-old Obinna Igwebuike, have been nabbed....

EFCC Arraigns Suspected Hacker for Stealing N68 Billion from Bank

Bella Naija – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned a suspected hacker, Stephen Omaidu before an Abuja High Court on a two-count charge for the theft of N68.028 billion.....

NCAA restores Discovery Air’s operating licence

Dailyindependent – The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has restored the Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) of Discovery Air about four months after it was suspended for allegedly breaching safety....

NLC no longer has credibility – Oshiomhole

Daily post – Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole has expressed disappointment with leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), saying that the union no longer have credibility.....

Truck up in flames along Lagos- Ibadan Expressway

linda ikeji – A truck loaded with biscuits went up in flames this morning along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.........

PDP Chieftain says I worked for the victory of APC

linda ikeji – A chieftain of PDP and former Governor of Plateau state, Ambassador Fidelis Tapgun, yesterday revealed that he worked towards the victory of the APC both at the state and federal....

Xenophobia: OPC, IYC want attacks stopped within 48 hours

Dailyindependent – The Yoruba social cultural group, Oodua Peoples’ Congress (OPC) and the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) have condemned the xenophobia attacks in South Africa, calling for a halt to the action.....

Oil price drop: Halliburton cuts 9,000 jobs

Dailyindependent – Halliburton Co. has cut 9,000 jobs — more than 10 per cent of its workforce — in about six months and is considering more cost-cutting moves as falling oil prices sap demand....

Ex Green Eagles star, Peter Anieke, passes on

linda ikeji – Former Stationary stores and Green Eagles player, Peter Anieke has died. He died April 20th after a prolonged battle with acute rheumatism....

Plaintiffs, seeking to stop Buhari, withdraw eligibility suit

Punch – Plaintiffs in the two of the three pending suits challenging the eligibility of the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to contest in the March 28, 2015, presidential election have been withdrawn.....

Re-enact ‘WAI’ to stamp out corruption –Cleric enjoins Buhari

Dailyindependent – President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), has been enjoined to re-enact the ‘War Against Indiscipline’ (WAI) and use it to stamp out corruption....

Plateau APC to be minority in Assembly despite winning governorship

Dailyindependent – Despite losing the last governorship election to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), Plateau State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has produced more members to sit in the state House of Assembly....

INEC Ad-hoc staff protest non-payment of allowances in Bauchi

Dailyindependent – Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ad-hoc staff on Tuesday besieged the Bauchi South Local Government Area office of the Independent National Electoral Commission....

A’Ibom PDP calls for Mu’azu’s resignation

Dailyindependent – Following the defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the centre stakeholders of the party in Akwa Ibom State have called for the resignation of the party’s national chairman, Dr. Adamu Mu’azu.....

Buhari says politicians should be ready to make more sacrifices

Daily post – President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), yesterday disclosed that the time has come for politicians to make more sacrifices in order deliver on promises they had earlier made....

If Pres. Obama can get Osama, he can get our missing girls - Oby Ezekweili

linda ikeji – Bring Back Our Girls convener and a honoree of TIME magazines 2015 World Most Influential People, Mrs Oby Ezekwesili has called on the US President Barack Obama to do more in bringing back the missing Chibok girls....

Bayern Munich manager rips his trousers as his team wins

linda ikeji – Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola was left with a hole in his trousers as he celebrated his team winning 6-1 against Porto at the Allianz Arena during the Champions League match....

Access Bank Ends First Quarter with N77bn Gross Earnings

THISDAY Live – Access Bank Plc has recorded gross earnings of N76.7 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015, showing an increase of 34....

Group Reveals Increased Inflow of Foreign Portfolio Investments in Nigeria

THISDAY Live – The Association of Assets Custodians of Nigeria (AACN) has said that the country has recorded an increase in the volume of foreign portfolio investments (FPIs) in the past few weeks.....

Ecowas to Jonathan - We Expect Smooth Handover to Buhari

Daily Trust – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it expects a smooth transition from President Goodluck Jonathan to the president-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd).....

Fire Guts Popular Kano Shop

Premium Times – Fire on Tuesday gutted the popular Maggi shop at Sabon Gari Market in Kano, destroying parts of the one-storey building. A witness in Kano said....

Ondo State House Of Assembly Serves Impeachment Notice On Deputy

STREET JOURNAL – Ondo State House of Assembly today served impeachment notice on the State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi for alleged gross misconduct......

‘Stop Xenophobic Attacks Now,’ - Nigerian Senators..

STREET JOURNAL – Some Nigerian Senators on Tuesday in Abuja in reaction to the three-week old xenophobic attacks on foreigners in South Africa condemned the attacks and called on the country's authorities....

Buhari, Egyptian President To Meet On Anti-Terrorism

STREET JOURNAL – The President of Egypt, Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, has extended an official invitation to President-elect, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)....

Okupe Makes ‘U-turn’, Says I’ve Respect For Buhari’s Mandate

STREET JOURNAL – Once again the Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe has posted another massage on his Facebook page this time he said that he has respect for the mandate given to the President elect....

Boko Haram kills two soldiers in Baga rocket attack

The Nation – Two soldiers were killed in a Boko Haram rocket attack on a military vehicle in Borno State town town of Baga, residents told French News Agency....

Group hails sack of former IG, accuses him of backing APC in Ekiti

Daily post – Ekiti Democratic Coalition, EDC, has hailed the removal of Suleiman Abba as Inspector-General of Police. The EDC accused Abba of collaborating with the All Progressives Congress....

Buhari backs Jonathan’s appointee, Adesina for AfDB presidency

Daily post – The President-elect of Nigeria, General Muhammadu Buhari, has requested the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to support the candidacy of Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina as the next president of the African Development Bank....

El-Rufai’s campaign coordinator murdered in Kaduna

Daily post – Suspected assassins on Tuesday killed a local campaign coordinator of the Kaduna State Governor-elect, Nasir El-Rufai. El-Rufai’s media aide, Samuel Aruwan, in a statement in Kaduna said....

Ambode sets up transition committee

linda ikeji – The Lagos state Governor-elect, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has inaugurated a transition committee to ensure a seamless transfer of power to his government.....

Oshiomhole Tasks Labour to Engage Buhari on Sensible Industrial Policy

THISDAY Live – Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiohmole, has asked the new leadership of the labour movement to engage the incoming administration of Muhammadu Buhari on an industrial policy....

APC to challenge Delta governorship poll

WorldStage – Delta State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has indicated plans to challenge the results of the April 11 Governorship elections in the State....

Dangote Sugar Obtains SON Food Safety Certification

THISDAY Live – Dangote Sugar Refinery has been certified by the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) as a food safety compliant company.....

Tinubu to Kashamu: I do not need your praise-singing

The News – The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rebuffed his praise-singing by Mr. Buruji Kashamu, the senator-elect in Ogun state....

Gunmen Kill At Least 15 People In Taraba State

CHANNELS TV – Gunmen local An attack by gunmen has left at least 15 persons dead in some villages in the Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State, with many people reportedly missing....

US praises biometric vote in Nigeria

Planet Biometrics – Senior US officials have praised the biometric voting process used in Nigeria's recent election while warning that any Nigerians accused of either disrupting the vote will face visa restrictions.....

NSE drops 0.62% with FBN Holdings, UBA, Access Bank most traded

WorldStage – Nigeria's equity market closed on a negative note Tuesday, as the Nigerian Stock Exchange All Share Index (NSE ASI) depreciated by 0.62% to close at 34,507.85 points....

Groups Differ On IGP's Sack

CHANNELS TV – The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has condemned the sacking of the Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, by the Nigerian President.....

Agbakpoba wants Nigeria's High Commissioner to South Africa recalled

News24 – Human Rights Lawyer, Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), on Tuesday said the Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa should be recalled over the ongoing xenophobic attacks against foreigners.....

Judicial worker bags 3 years jail for fraud

Daily Sun – A member of staff of the Lagos State Judiciary attached to the probate section of the state High Court, Ikeja, Mrs. Bukola Adeosun, has been jailed for three years for stealing government money.....

Inconclusive Bayelsa Assembly Elections Not To Hold Soon – INEC

CHANNELS TV – INEC says the Bayelsa State Assembly election declared inconclusive in some constituencies will not hold “next week” as speculated.....

ASUU demands re-opening of LASU, insists VC must proceed on leave

Daily Sun – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Lagos State University (LASU) chapter has demanded the immediate reopening of the institution for academic activities.....

World bank funds Lagos, others 75.2bn in 8yrs

TV360 – The World Bank has spent at least $380 million, about N75.24 billion on development of agriculture in the last eight years in Lagos and some other states in Nigeria.....

Council chief threatens to shut Ladipo Market over crisis

The Guardian – WITH politics and campaigns over, the Executive Secretary of Mushin Local Council Area, Mr. Babajide Bello, has threatened to close down Ladipo Market if the crisis rocking the auto spare parts market persists.....

Ogun police rescue kidnapped 3-year-old

Premium Times – The Ogun State Police Command on Tuesday said it has rescued a three-year-old girl who was kidnapped in a church in Lagos State last Sunday.....

Ogun Plans Referendum On Establishing LCDA

CHANNELS Tv – The Ogun State Governor has stated that his administration would conduct a referendum before May 29 for the establishment of Local Council Development Areas (LCDA)....

Suicide Bomber Kills Self in Yobe

Daily Trust – A man suspected to be on suicide mission yesterday blew himself up in Bakin Kasuwa, Potiskum LGA of Yobe State. Police spokesman, Toyin Gbadegesin, said....

U.S. to Sanction Instigators of Election Violence

Daily Trust – The United States said anyone found to have incited violence or interfered with electoral processes in Nigeria would be unwelcome in the country and subject to visa sanctions.....

APC Denies Zoning Political Offices

Daily Trust – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied media reports that it has zoned political offices especially the National Assembly's principal positions.....

ECOWAS hails Jonathan statesmanship

Nation Newspaper – The Chairman of the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS) and Ghanaian President, John Mahama on Tuesday commended President Goodluck Jonathan for his statesmanship....

MTN threatens to ground Nigeria operation...

Ventures Africa – Africa's largest telecoms provider, MTN Group, has threatened to shut down its facilities in Nigeria should it become subject to any attacks by locals.....

Fashola addresses actors during film piracy protest

News24 – Nollywood stars Monday went on a peaceful protest march against piracy in the movie industry. The march ended at the State House at Alausa, Ikeja, where they were addressed by the Lagos State Governor....

Okonjo-Iweala Warns Nigeria Against Multiple Taxation

Nigerian Bulletin – The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has warned FG against the practice of multiple taxation, saying it will be injurious to businesses....

Keshi returns as Nigeria coach

SuperSport – Stephen Keshi has signed a contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as head coach of the Nigerian men's senior national team, the Super Eagles.....

Nigerians affected by xenophobia attacks to be compensated - Obanikoro

NEWS24 – Nigerians who have been affected by the xenophobic attacks in South Africa will be compensated according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Musuliu Obanikoro.....

Pres. Jonathan sacks Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba

linda ikeji – The Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has been sacked by president Jonathan. Presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati just made the announcement.....

Lagos: Govt warns of closing Ladipo Market due to crisis

News24 – The Mushin Local Government has warned of closing the Ladipo Market if the crisis between the traders and cemetery workers does not cool down.....

CJN Urges Governors To Ensure Proper Judiciary Funding

STREET JOURNAL – The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mahmud Mohammed, on Monday in Abuja urged state governors in the country to ensure that the judiciary arm of government in their states were properly funded....

NFF suspends Glo Premier League match officials

News24 – Nigeria Professional Football League [NPFL] referees, John Charles and Ogunta Matador, have been suspended for the rest of the season by the NFF....

Fayose's supporters storm Ekiti assembly complex

News24 – Supporters of Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, stormed the House of Assembly complex to protest the commencement of impeachment proceedings against him....

Jonathan may contest 2019 election

News24 – Some Peoples Democratic Party chieftains are putting pressure on President Goodluck Jonathan to consider re-contesting for the presidency in 2019....

Police nab fake Army officer in Enugu

- April 20, 2015

DailyPost – A fake army officer, Felix James alongside his gang who have been terrorizing and raping girls at Amaja community in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State have been arrested....

Jigawa's governor-elect wants Jonathan refund N11b cost of airport

- April 20, 2015

The News – Governor-elect of Jigawa state, north-west Nigeria, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday urged Nigeria's Federal Government to release the N11 billion used for the construction of Dutse International Airport....