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A committee set up by Bauchi State Government to recover government property illegal allocated to individuals says it has revoked allocation of 97 plots of land. Chairman of the Committee,... ....[The Guardian] »

Lagos court discharges murder suspect for `showing remorse’

An Ijede Magistrates’ Court near Ikorodu, Lagos State on Tuesday discharged a man, Kazeem Ajiga, who allegedly lynched another man for stealing his aluminium roofing sheets.... ...[New Telegraph] »

Chad arrests Boko Haram leader in N’Djamena

A Chadian Public Prosecutor, Alghassim Khamis, said on Tuesday that one of the key Boko Haram leaders, Baana Fanay, who has been coordinating trafficking of weapons in Nigeria,... ...[New Telegraph] »

Student arraigned for midnight break-in at Lagos girls’ hostel

A 21-year-old student, Francis Onitiri, was on Tuesday charged before a Somolu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly breaking into a girls’ hostel at night... ...[New Telegraph] »

CBN extends BVN exercise to Oct 31

The Central Bank of Nigeria has extended the deadline for the ongoing registration for the Bank Verification number from 30th of June, 2015 to 31st of October, 2015... ...[New Telegraph] »

Ambassador Wali succeeds Jega as INEC Chairman

Ambassador Mohammed Wali, from Sokoto State has been appointed acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He succeeded Professor Attahiru Jega who retired... ...[New Telegraph] »

Yemi Alade slams BET Award organizers over poor treatment

African artists who were nominated for the 2015 BET Awards have been reacting to the humiliation they faced at the event which was held in Los Angeles... ....[Daily Post] »

Presidency denies arrest of Aisha Buhari’s younger brother

The presidency has denied reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Department of State Service, DSS, to arrest his wife’s younger brother, Musa Yola, over alleged fraud,... ....[Daily Post] »

Presidency denies appointment of Col. Ali as Buhari’s Chief of Staff

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu has denied knowledge of the appointment of a former military administrator of Kaduna state.... ....[Daily Post] »

Rainstorm destroys 400 houses in Kano State

(NAN) No fewer than 400 houses were destroyed by windstorm as a result of down pour in two villages in Albasu Local Government Area of Kano State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports... ....[Daily Post] »

Court dissolves 13-year-old marriage over sexual starvation

(NAN) Mr Henric Agbaje, the President of a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan, on Monday dissolved a 13-year-old marriage between Ganiu Aremu and his wife; Omolola for sexually starving her... ....[Daily Post] »

Arsenal Confirm Cech Arrival

Petr Cech has left Chelsea for fellow Premier League side Arsenal, the Gunners confirmed on their website on Monday. Arsenal wrote on their website: “Petr Cech has agreed to join... ...[Complete Sports] »

Okupe mocks APC over crisis

The Senior Special Assistant to former President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, on Sunday, mocked the All Progressives Congress over the internal crisis plaguing the... ....[The Punch] »

Crash: OOU students block Sagamu-Ore highway, curse driver

Students of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye in Ogun State have taken over the two lanes of the Sagamu-Ore Expressway, protesting the death of no fewer than 11 students... ....[The Punch] »

Buhari urges governors to pay outstanding salaries

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday urged state governors who are currently owing salaries to, as a matter of urgency, explore ways of liquidating all unpaid salaries... ....[The Punch] »

Court jails Ghanian 17 years for marijuana trading

A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a 29-year-old Ghanian, Patrick Mensah, to 17 years imprisonment for dealing in marijuana without lawful authority... ....[The Punch] »

Judge withdraws from Babalakin’s case against AGF

The Chairman of Bi-Courtney Limited, Dr. Wale Babalakin, has requested the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Ibrahim Auta, to re-assign a fundamental rights enforcement suit... ....[The Punch] »

Governors Owing Salaries Did Not Heed Okonjo-Iweala’s Advice –Monye

A former official of the Goodluck Jonathan’s administration has accused Governors in Nigeria owning workers’ salaries of turning a deaf ear to the advice of the Minister of Finance... ....[Channels TV] »

Danjuma Appointed Acting Head Coach Of Super Falcons

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Mr Christopher Danjuma as Head Coach of the Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons, in acting capacity. Announcing the appointment... ....[Channels TV] »

APC Stakeholders Meeting in kogi State

A stalwart of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Ibrahim Linco Ocheje, has predicted a resounding victory for the party in the next year’s governorship election in Kogi state. ....[NTA News] »

Buhari appoints Col. Hamidu Ali as his Chief of Staff

President Muhammadu Buhari, has appointed Colonel Hamidu Ali as his Chief of Staff. Ali, 60, who was a former military administrator of Kaduna State, worked with the president... ...[New Telegraph] »

64 vehicles recovered from ex-Gov Yuguda’s aides

The Committee set up by the Bauchi State Government to recover property illegally allocated to individuals by the immediate past administration of Malam Isa Yuguda says it has recovered 64... ...[New Telegraph] »

Bank officials face hectic time in Oyo over customers’ BVN registration

Many commercial banks in Oyo state Monday received an unusual presence of customers who stormed their banking halls and premises in their hundreds to perfect their registration of Bank... ...[New Telegraph] »

PDP To Buhari: You can’t blackmail us

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says no amount of intimidation, blackmail and propaganda by the Presidency would stop it from standing... ...[New Telegraph] »

Suicide bombings: Police urge Maiduguri residents to be vigilant

The Police in Borno on Sunday cautioned residents of Maiduguri to be vigilant, following increased suicide bombing in the capital city. Mr Aderemi Opadokun, the Commissioner of Police in the state,... ....[P.M. News] »

Buhari Inaugurates National Economic Council Today

President Muhammadu Buhari will today inaugurate his administration’s National Economic Council (NEC). The council, which will be inaugurated in the council chambers of the presidential... ....[Leadership NG] »

Civil Servants Urge EFCC To Investigate Govs Owing Salaries

Civil servants under the auspices of Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU), has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to urgently swing into action... ....[Leadership NG] »

Buhari Orders Arrest Of Brother- In-Law Over Alleged Extortion

According to Sahara Reporters, President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered security agents to arrest his brother-in-law for alleged extortion. Alhaji Musa Yola, is the immediate younger brother... [360Nobs] »

Diddy Falls Into Hole Onstage During BET Performance

During a performance by old and new artists from Bad Boy Records, Diddy fell into a hole as he was performing. He moved like a pro though and bounced back onstage [360Nobs] »

Knocks for CBN forex policy

Businessmen have rejected the recently-announced Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange (forex) policy. The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)... ....[The Nation] »

Chad arrests 60 after suicide attacks

Security forces in Chad have arrested 60 suspected militants and dismantled a cell responsible for two suicide bomb attacks in its capital on June 15... ....[The Nation] »

Borno dissolves boards of agencies

The Borno Government on Sunday announced the dissolution of all boards of agencies in the state. Alhaji Jidda Shuwa, the Secretary to the State Government, made the announcement... ....[Daily Post] »

Dogara urges Nigerians to pray for Buhari, other leaders

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has called on Nigerians to pray for the success of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration and leaders at all levels... ....[Daily Post] »

Keshi submits plans for Tanzania to NFF

Despite the controversy that has arisen, as a result of his alleged application for the Cote d’Ivoire job, Stephen Keshi has gone ahead to submit his programme... ....[Daily Post] »

Amos Adamu blasts NFF over row with Enyeama, Keshi

Amos Adamu has criticized the issues between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Stephen Keshi and Vincent Enyeama. The former executive committee member of CAF and FIFA... ....[Daily Post] »

Siasia: Why I Invited Clubless Alampasu

Nigeria Under-23s coach Samson Siasia has defended the invitation of unattached Dele Alampasu to the Olympic team as purely based on his belief in the 2013 FIFA Under-17... ...[Complete Sports] »

Why I didn’t read APC’s letter –Dogara

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, on Sunday said that a court process instituted by 30 All Progressives Congress members stopped him from acting on a letter... ....[The Punch] »

We need good governance, not subsidy removal –NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress on Sunday cautioned President Muhammadu Buhari against oil subsidy removal and further devaluation of the nation’s currency being canvassed in some quarters.... ....[The Punch] »

Osun teachers deny salary payment rumour

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers in Osun State, Mr. Wakeel Amuda, has said teachers in the state have not been paid any of the outstanding salaries by the state government.... ....[The Punch] »

Arrest APC’s drift, Akande urges Buhari, govs

A former interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the APC governors to halt the party’s drift... ....[The Punch] »

‘1,675 buildings destroyed in S’West in four months’

The National Emergency Management Agency has said no fewer than 1, 657 buildings were severely damaged in different disasters in the South West region of the country in four months... ....[The Punch] »

Truck driver killed in Lagos crash

A yet-to-be identified truck driver has been killed in an accident that occurred in the Mushin area of Lagos State. It was learnt that the truck, which was conveying glass, collided... ....[The Punch] »

Patience Jonathan’s ex-security aide killed

A Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tamuno Jacob Igbomie, who was Principal Security Officer to the wife of the former President, Patience Jonathan, has been shot dead by unknown assailants.... ....[The Punch] »

PDP Says Buhari Needs Prayers

It’s a month since the inauguration of President Muhamamdu Buhari but the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP is asking Nigerians to join in praying for the government for it to succeed... ....[Channels TV] »

Buhari Condemns Latest Boko Haram Attacks

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the latest terrorist attacks on Borno and Yobe communities by the Boko Haram bandits. In a strongly worded statement issued... ....[Channels TV] »

Borno School Children Idle As IDPs Take Over Premises

Children of school age in Borno State are paying the price for the insurgency that has troubled the state for the past six years. With the sacking of 20 local councils of the state... ....[Channels TV] »

Buhari euphoria fades one month in as investors await direction

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who was sworn-in amid hopes of unleashing the country’s economic potential is marking his one month in office with little economic policy direction... ...[BusinessDay] »

Court restrains FRSC from arrest over unexpired ‘old’ driver’s licence

THE Federal High Court, Lagos, has held that the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) cannot arrest any motorist for not having the new driver’s licence if the old version is yet to... ....[The Guardian] »

Tribunal to consider Ambode’s preliminary objection against Agbaje

THE Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Ikeja will today rule on whether to hear the preliminary objection filed by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode against the petition... ....[The Guardian] »

EFCC quizzes former minister, Etete, over alleged oil deal

FORMER Minister of Petroleum, Dan Etete, was yesterday quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in continuation of an investigation that had been stalled... ....[The Guardian] »

EFCC set to quiz more ex-govs

The Economic and Financial Crimes C o m m i s s i o n (EFCC) is set to invite some former governors for interrogation for alleged money laundering, embezzlement of public funds... ...[New Telegraph] »

Decomposing body of former FUTA’s VC found in power generator house

Two domestic staff of the kidnapped 78-year-old former Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, Ondo State, Professor Albert Ilemobade, have been arrested... ...[Vanguard News] »

Buhari to appoint ministers in 2 months

President Muhammadu Buhari's ministers may come in two months at the earliest as the new administration seeks to come to grip with what its officials claim as the rot it inherited... ...[Vanguard News] »

Hoodlums beat journalist to coma

Hoodlums suspected to be smugglers on Thursday, beat journalist, Yomi Olomofe to coma over accusations of reporting their activities at the Seme-Badagry area... ...[Vanguard News] »

OOU Students: 3 families collect bodies for burial

Three of the 12 bereaved families of students of Olabisi Onabanjo University, OOU, and the driver, who lost their lives in an accident along Sagamu-Benin Expressway, have buried... ...[Vanguard News] »

Mixed reactions trail FG’s plan to build helipad in Daura

Mixed reactions trailed the Federal Government’s plan to build a helipad in Daura, Katsina State, to ensure a direct flight for President Muhammadu Buhari whenever he visits... ...[Vanguard News] »

U.S. stocks under pressure as Greece talks languish

The prospect of drown-out debt talks between Greece and its lenders keeps a lid on U.S. stock gain on Friday. ...[MarketWatch] »

Aide insists Osinbajo did not lock down Calabar

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has refuted media reports that Calabar, the Cross Rivers State capital was locked down yesterday following his visit to the state. In a statement signed... ....[Daily Post] »

Super Eagles players give coaches gifts so they can be selected –Taye Taiwo

Taye Taiwo has claimed that some Nigerian players offer coaches gifts, so they can be selected for the national team. “Unlike others, I didn’t offer gifts to the Nigeria coach... ....[Daily Post] »

Lagos Speaker condoles with Senator Mamora over mother’s death

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has empathized with the former Speaker of the Assembly, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora, over the death of his... ....[Daily Post] »

Fire guts actress Kate Henshaw’s house

Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw’s house in Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos caught fire on Thursday and neighbours hurriedly assisted in putting out the fire. Sources said... ...[National Mirror] »

NDLEA in Jigawa arrests 92 suspects

The Jigawa Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency said it arrested 92 suspects for allegedly using and dealing in illegal drugs in the state between January and June 2015.... ....[The Punch] »

Buhari holds first Jumat prayer inside Aso Rock

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday joined Muslim faithful for the Jumat service inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. That was the first time a Jumat service will be held in the premises.... ....[The Punch] »

Tanker crashes into vehicles in Osun, injures five

Tragedy was averted in Osogbo, the Osun State capital on Friday, as a truck laden with fuel crashed into six vehicles including three commercial buses... ....[The Punch] »

House Of Reps Apoligizes To Nigerians Over The Fracas On The Floor

The House of Representatives has expressed its apologies to Nigerians over the fracas which occurred on the floor of the house. The Chairman of the House ad-hoc committee on information... ....[NTA News] »

Wife Of The President Hosts Governors Wives At A Breaking Of Fast

The Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has called on Governors wives to establish a framework that will facilitate the development of Women and Youths... ....[NTA News] »

NASS Leadership Crisis Not Delaying Ministerial List –Presidency

The Presidency Yesterday refuted rumours making the rounds that the ongoing crisis in the National Assembly was preventing President Muhammadu Buhari from naming his ministers... ....[Leadership NG] »

President Buhari Dissolves NNPC Board

President Muhammadu Buhari has dissolved the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). In a statement signed by Haruna Imrana, Director of Communications.. ....[Leadership NG] »

Fayose: 809 ghost workers uncovered in Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has revealed that a total number of 809 ghost workers have been uncovered in the verification exercise recently conducted by his administration... ....[The Nation] »

NDLEA nabs 246 drug suspects in Edo

Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has arrested 246 suspected drug barons in the state between June 2014 and June 2015... ....[The Nation] »

Saraki moves to reduce NASS allowances, inaugurates committee

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has moved to reduce the allowances of National Assembly members by constituting a committee to draw a roadmap for the review of their allowances... ....[P.M. News] »

Breaking news: Kidnapped Lebanese rescued in Bayelsa

The two Lebanese nationals who were kidnapped Wednesday at Onuebum in Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa State by some unknown gunmen have been rescued by the police... ...[Vanguard News] »

Tribunal sacks Edo APC lawmaker

Edo State Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Benin City has sacked Godwin Yakubu as the lawmakers representing Estako West II constituency... ....[The Nation] »

Dollar scarcity hits banks

Banks are under pressure to meet customers’ foreign exchange (forex) demand amid scarcity of the dollar in the financial services sector. This was the position of top bank executives... ....[The Nation] »

National Assembly crisis: Buhari backs APC’s stand

The President spoke yesterday on the National Assembly crisis, saying he expected the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers to toe the party’s line in the election of principal... ....[The Nation] »

Buhari’s ministerial list suffers fresh hitch

With the Senate announcing an adjournment till 21 July, President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial list will have to be delayed for at least another four weeks... ....[P.M. News] »

N19.2bn: Sylva faces fresh corruption charges

The romance between former governor of Bayelsa state, Timipre Sylva and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC seems to have hit a new height. The anti-corruption... ....[P.M. News] »

Army deserter arrested for armed robbery in Benin

An army deserter, simply identified as Lance Corporal Adegoke, has been arrested for armed robbery in Benin, Edo State. Adegoke who claimed to have served with the 29 Battalion... ....[P.M. News] »

Vacancy at Presidency: Couple defraud professor of $38,000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) today arraigned a couple, Prince Alphonsus Mbakwe and his wife, Mrs Florence Mbakwe before Justice Lawal Akapo of the Lagos State High Court... ....[P.M. News] »

Soldiers, policemen in free-for-all over uniform

Hell was let loose yesterday in Aba, Abia State, as soldiers and a team of mobile policeman engaged themselves in a fierce shoot-out over alleged assault on a policeman in the city... ...[Vanguard News] »

‘I don’t really know my age’ –Charly Boy

“I don’t really know my age. How people came about 64 is still a surprise to me. I am not particular about how old or young the number is, what I’m concerned about is the age of my mind... ...[Vanguard News] »

EFCC arraigns couple over $51,400 job scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Thursday arraigned a couple, Prince Alphonsus Mbakwe and his wife, Mrs Florence Mbakwe before Justice Lawal Akapo of the Lagos State... ....[Daily Post] »

We’ve been abandoned by government – Borno vigilante group

The Borno State branch of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), on Thursday accused the State government of ignoring them despite their enormous contributions and sacrifices in the counter... ....[Daily Post] »

Kano Sharia Court sentences eight to death for blaspheming Prophet Mohammed

A Sharia court in Kano has condemned eight persons, including a woman to death for making blasphemous statement against Islamic head, Prophet Mohammed... ....[Daily Post] »

Unpaid salaries: Asiwaju group warns Osun Assembly not to impeach Aregbesola

A group under the aegis of Asiwaju Grassroots Foundation has warned the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Najeem Salaam against impeaching Governor Rauf Aregbesola... ....[Daily Post] »

Buhari causing more destruction to Nigeria with his complaints –ADC chairman, Nwosu

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari for making unnecessary complaints since he assumed office... ....[Daily Post] »

Boko Haram-like sect emerges in Kebbi

A religious sect identified as “Yanlabaiku, which preaches doctrines similar to those of Boko Haram is currently in its infancy with 100 members at its base in Gwadangwaji, near Birnin... ....[Daily Post] »

Buhari names Ahmed Idris new accountant general

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Idris as Accountant General of the Federation. Until his appointment, Idris was Director of Finance and Accounts... ...[National Mirror] »

Stoke Fans Want Odenwingie Stay

Nigerian striker Osaze Odemwingie has been tipped to to get a new contract at the Britannia Stadium following the the results of a recent poll by Vital Stoke community.... ...[Complete Sports] »

Enyeama lied –NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation has described as untrue claims by Super Eagles captain Vincent Enyeama that he was not invited to appear before the NFF disciplinary committee... ....[The Punch] »

EU To Offer Nigeria €150m Grant For Power Sector Improvement

The European Union (EU) has announced the availability of 150 million Euros grant to Nigeria to give the power sector the needed boost... ....[Channels TV] »

NASS Leadership: APC Insists On List Sent To Speaker, Senate President

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned that it won’t accept any other appointments of the National Assembly principal officers outside the ones sent to the leadership... ....[Channels TV] »

War On Terror: Nigerian Army Gives Families Of Dead Soldiers Money

The Nigerian Army has presented cheques to 62 next of kin of soldiers and officers of the army who died in ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the north-east... ....[Channels TV] »

Banks say CBN choking economy with FX restrictions

Nigeria’s economy may grind to a halt in coming weeks unless the Central Bank (CBN) moves to relax rules that have curbed Foreign Currency (FX) trading and liquidity in Africa’s largest... ...[BusinessDay] »

CBN Grants Konga Right to Power KongaPay with Zinternet

KONGA Online Shopping Limited (Konga) has finalized its acquisition of Zinternet Nigeria Limited (Zinternet). The transaction was finalized upon consent from the Central Bank of Nigeria... ....[The Guardian] »

Nigeria Voters Assembly cautions APC leaders over National Assembly crisis

The Nigeria Voters Assembly yesterday tasked the leadership of the All Progressives Congress(APC) to handle the ongoing rumblings among its members in the National Assembly with care... ....[The Guardian] »

Oyo pensioners protest non-payment of entitlements

Pensioners in Oyo State yesterday marched to the governor’s office in protest against the non-payment of their pension arrears. The pensioners who were led by Mr. Gbade Akande... ....[The Guardian] »

Buhari: I won’t intervene in N’Assembly leadership crisis

As the crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the distribution of leadership positions in the National Assembly degenerated yesterday, President Muhammadu Buhari has ruled... ...[New Telegraph] »

Jega, six commissioners, 16 RECs retire

Mass retirement has hit the nation’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as its chairman and six national commissioners bow out... ...[New Telegraph] »

APC caucus to Dogara: You can’t appoint principal officers

The All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in the House of Representatives yesterday declared that Speaker Yakubu Dogara lacks the powers to choose House leaders for the party... ...[New Telegraph] »

Enyimba rubbishes reports that Mfon Udoh has stroke

Enyimba Football Club have denied reports, which claimed that their star striker Mfon Udoh, is down with stroke. Some media houses had reported... ....[Daily Post] »

Shehu faults Lai Mohammed’s comment, says Buhari is the leader of APC

Contrary to insinuations by the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, that President Muhammadu Buhari is not the leader of the party but a product of the APC... ....[Daily Post] »

Assembly asks Aregbesola to respond to Osun judge’s allegations

Osun State House of Assembly has asked the state governor Mr Rauf Aregbesola to forward his response on the allegations raised by Justice Oloyede Folahanmi of Osun State High Court... ...[Vanguard News] »

Lawyer threatens to sue Buhari over ministerial appointments

A Kaduna-based lawyer, has threatened to challenge President Muhammadu Buhari in court if he failed to appoint ministers from each of the 36 states of the federation. ...[News24 NG] »

Court stops Wike from sacking local council chairmen

The National Industrial Court sitting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, has restrained Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State from interfering with the tenure of office of the 23 local government council... ...[News24 NG] »

EFCC begins probe of ex-Governor Akpabio over alleged N108.1bn fraud

A former commissioner under the Akpabio administration says the allegations against are falsehood taken too far... ....[Premium Times] »

EFCC grants ex-Minister Etete bail over $1.1 bn Malabu fraud

The former minister has been at the centre of a huge fraud involving the sale of government oil bloc in controversial circumstances... ....[Premium Times] »

Buhari’s delay in making key appointments grounds Nigerian govt.

Although the President was elected about three months ago and should have long decided on key appointees, he claims he is bidding his time... ....[Premium Times] »

Argentinian kidnapped in Nigeria

Gunmen have kidnapped an Argentinian national near a farm where he was working in Niger state, north central Nigeria, police said on Thursday. Santiago Lopez Menendez was seized on Wednesday... ...[Hallmark News] »

Nollywood actresses, Biodun Okeowo & Wura Gold accuses each of Lesbianism

Two Nollywood big “wigs”,Biodun Okeowo and Wura Adesegha popularly known as Wura Gold are at each other throat.The two who have choosen to wash their dirty linen in the public... ...[Hallmark News] »

Akwa Ibom governor seeks cooperation with Umana, APC

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to cooperate and support his administration to build a solid economy for the state... ....[P.M. News] »

Ivory Coast Job: Keshi May Lose Job If Culpable –NFF Official

Vice chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation’s Disciplinary Committee, Barrister Iyke Igbokwe has stated that Stephen Keshi should be sacked if ongoing investigations prove he actually applied... ....[P.M. News] »

Borno denies reports on Chibok School Principal

The Borno State government on Thursday denied an online media report on the alleged nomination of Mrs Asabe Kwambura, the principal of Government Secondary School (GSS) Chibok, as a commissioner... ....[P.M. News] »

Obama To Host President Buhari

U.S. President Barack Obama will host Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House on July 20, the White House National Security Council said on Thursday... ....[Leadership NG] »

Wike restores Omeha’s rights as former governor

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has formally restored all the entitlements and benefits of Sir Celestine Omehia as a former Governor of the state... ....[The Nation] »

Lagos serves okada, tricycle operators’ ultimatum

Motorcycle and tricycle operators have been issued a 21 day ultimatum by the Lagos State government to vacate restricted routes. Anyone caught after the period it said, would face... ....[The Nation] »

NASS crisis: Dogara adjourns plenary till July

As an aftermath of the leadership crisis that broke out at the House of Representatives during plenary on Thursday, the Speaker of the House, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, was forced to announce... ....[Daily Post] »

Four docked for gang raping 16-year-old girl in Lagos

The police on Thursday arraigned four men before a Yaba Magistrates Court sitting in Lagos for allegedly gang raping a 16-year-old girl. The suspects identified as Lekan Jimoh, 25; Tunde... ....[Daily Post] »

Lagos opposes Sexual Offences Bill 2014

Lagos State government yesterday faulted the Sexual Violence Offences Bill 2014, saying provisions of the bill ‘trivialises sexual assault against Nigerian children... ...[National Mirror] »

Enyeama Denies Receiving NFF Panel Invitation

Super Eagles Vincent Enyeama has revealed that he was not officially summoned to defend his "uncomplimentary remarks" about security in Kaduna ahead of June's 2017 Africa Cup... ...[Complete Sports] »

Assembly confirms judge’s call for Aregbesola’s impeachment

The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Najeem Salaam, said on Wednesday that the assembly had received a petition from Justice Folahanmi Oloyede, calling for the impeachment... ....[The Punch] »

Senate: Ndume, Na’Allah, Alimikhena assume office as principal officers

Three out of the four principal officers of the Senate assumed office on Thursday after the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, read their nomination letters... ....[The Punch] »

PDP condemns House fracas, accuses Buhari of bias

The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned what it described as a show of shame and national embarrassment, Thursday’s fracas in the House of Representatives... ....[The Punch] »

Benue Speaker Orders Channels TV Out Of Chambers

Dictatorial democratic tendencies played out at the Benue State House of Assembly on Thursday when the Speaker, Mr Terkimbi Kyange, ordered Channels Television’s correspondent out... ....[Channels TV] »

15 Boko Haram fighters killed, 20 arrested in Niger

Fifteen Boko Haram fighters were killed and 20 others arrested by the Nigerien Defense and Security Forces (FDS) during clashes that occurred between June 18 to 23 in Niger’s... ....[The Guardian] »

Jega, six INEC commissioners bow out office June 30

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega will bow out of office next Tuesday. Though, he is eligible for reappointment... ...[New Telegraph] »

Cholera outbreak kill 8 in Ebonyi

Eight persons have died as a result of fresh cholera outbreak in Ebonyi State. Three of the deaths were recorded in Ndiogbu Ndieze village, Izzi local government area of Ebonyi State.... ....[The Nation] »

South Africa visa application centre opens in Rivers

South Africa has opened a new visa application centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Mokgethi Monaisa, Consul-General of South Africa in Nigeria said that with the rising number of visa... ....[The Nation] »

PhotoNews: Fracas in House of Rep.. Loyalists surround Dogara.. Mace taken away

Naira loses N1.26k to CBN’s policy on FX

The naira on Wednes- day lost N1.26k or 0.64 percent against the US dollar at the inter-bank market following the Cen- tral Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) policy restricting access to foreignFX... ...[BusinessDay] »

Government revs up revenue by N42bn

Three federating units to share N409bn Helped by ex- change gains, Nigerian gov- ernment gross revenue (ex- clusive of VAT) moved up for the first time in months by N41.999 billion... ...[BusinessDay] »

Boko Haram militants kill 5 in southern Niger

Suspected Boko Haram militants riding on motorbikes and horseback attacked a village in southern Niger overnight, killing at least five people, two security sources said on Wednesday... ...[New Telegraph] »

NAFDAC uncovers warehouse with fake children products

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration (NAFDAC) has uncovered adulterated consumables, 49 unregistered and counterfeit children’s products in a Lagos warehouse.... ....[The Nation] »

Create Time For Relaxation, Doctor Advises Nigerians

Dr Jacob Nwachukwu, the President, Blood Pressure Control Foundation Nigeria, an NGO, on Wednesday, advised Nigerians to cultivate the habit of relaxation as way of reducing stress-related... ....[Leadership NG] »

Strike at FMC Ebute Meta takes toll on patients

The industrial action embarked upon by health workers of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute Meta, Lagos, yesterday took its toll on patients of the hospital... ...[Hallmark News] »

Floyd Mayweather celebrates earning $300million in one year!

According to Forbes, boxer Floyd 'Money' Mayweather is the highest paid athlete in the world in the last 12 months, earning an eye-watering $300million... ....[Linda Ikeji] »

ICPC quizzes Permanent Secretary, others over N1.9bn Ebola spending

Indications have emerged that some top officials of the Ministry of Health may be in for a difficult time over the way they utilized the N1.9billion Ebola Fund... ....[Daily Post] »

Kwara APC suspends ex-SSG, 17 others

The All Progressives Congress in Kwara on Wednesday said it has imposed a one-year suspension on a former Secretary to the State Government, AbdulGaniyu Cook-Olododo, for alleged anti-party... ....[Daily Post] »

Suspected pirates kill four policemen in Rivers

No fewer than four policemen, including an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP, were shot dead by suspected sea pirates in Port Harcourt. It was gathered... ...[National Mirror] »

Enyeama snubs NFF disciplinary committee

Vincent Enyeama failed to appear before the disciplinary committee of the Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 and may be sanctioned... ....[The Punch] »

Bribery allegation on Odigie- Oyegun baseless –Edo APC

The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has dismissed the allegation of bribery purportedly levelled against the National Chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun... ....[The Punch] »

Reps probe NNPC’s crude swap contracts

The House of Representatives on Wednesday ordered a fresh probe of the Refined Product Exchange Agreement contracts between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and various trading... ....[The Punch] »

Chevron selling 40 pct stakes in two more Nigerian oil blocks

U.S. oil company Chevron Corp said on Wednesday it was selling its 40 percent stakes in two Nigerian shallow water offshore oil blocks. Chevron Nigeria Limited said in a statement... ...[BusinessDay] »

CBN bans rice, cement importers from forex market

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has banned importers of rice, cement and 38 other products from purchasing dollars from the foreign exchange market... ...[Vanguard News] »

APC blasts PDP over call to probe Fashola

Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has berated the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state for calling on Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode to probe... ...[Vanguard News] »

Gunmen kill 2 policemen, abduct 2 Lebanese in Bayelsa

Two policemen were Wednesday, killed while two expatriate workers were kidnapped by armed men who attacked a sand dump at Onuegbum in Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa State... ...[Vanguard News] »

NLNG pays $1.6bn dividend to Buhari government

Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Company Limited (NLNG), a joint venture between the government and foreign oil majors, has paid a handsome $1.6billion dividend to the new Muhammadu Buhari government.... ....[P.M. News] »

Saraki Blocks Ekweremadu’s Removal

Attempt by Senators elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to begin the process of nullification of the election of Senator Ike Ekweremadu... ....[P.M. News] »

Robbers Raid Banks In Lagos

Residents of Ebute and Ogolonto areas of Ikorodu, Lagos, Western Nigeria, woke up Wednesday morning to be confronted by armed men who came to rob two banks in the area... ....[P.M. News] »

Ebola Surfaces Again

Two new cases of Ebola have been recorded in the Sierra Leone capital Freetown, weeks after the city was thought to be free of the disease. Health officials told BBC... ....[P.M. News] »

No Respite For Keshi, NFF Takes Probe To Ivory Coast

Chief Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi has to wait a bit to free himself from the problem that trailed the announcement of his name among the applicants for the vacant job of Ivory... ....[P.M. News] »

Police Ban Two Teenagers for Gay Acts in Bauchi

An 18-year-old man, Mustapha Abdullahi, was arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command, on Tuesday, for allegedly having unlawful carnal knowledge of an 8-year-old boy... ....[Daily Times] »

Salary Crisis: Buhari names committee to consider sharing excess oil money

President Buhari promised to assist states ravaged by Boko Haram. The post Salary Crisis: Buhari names committee to consider sharing... ....[Premium Times] »

YABATECH; Rector cleared of embezzling institution’s fund

Months back, the former Bursar of Yaba College of Technology, Mr Olu Ibirogba accused the Rector of the institution, Dr Margaret Ladipo of embezzling 10 billion from the institution’s... ...[Hallmark News] »

Unpaid Salaries: Bayelsa LG workers to begin strike on Wednesday

Local government workers in Bayelsa on Tuesday resolved to embark on a three-day warning strike on Wednesday over non-payment of salaries which varies between two to four months... ....[P.M. News] »

Disunited APC: Senate yet to fill remaining leadership positions

The disagreement among Senators on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), continued on Tuesday following their inability to fill remaining leadership positions in the 8th Senate... ....[P.M. News] »

Wike to Tribunal: Don’t allow Peterside, APC inspect election materials

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Tuesday prayed the state’s Governorship Election Petition Tribunal to set aside its order on the inspection of materials used in conducting the election... ....[P.M. News] »

Protesters Demand 60% Pay Cut For NASS Members, Political Appointees

Protesters numbering over 60 stormed the National Assembly complex, yesterday, demanding a 60 per cent cut in salaries and allowances for members of the eight National Assembly... ....[Leadership NG] »

Boko Haram Kills 40 In Another Attack On Borno Villages

At least 40 villagers were confirmed killed on Monday when Boko Haram terrorists staged separate attacks on two villages of Borno State, witnesses and security sources, said... ....[Leadership NG] »

Court refuses Kashamu’s application to jail NDLEA chairman

Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday refused to commit the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ahmed Giade, to prison... ....[The Nation] »

‘$2.078b in Excess Crude Account’

The cash in the Excess Crude Account (ECA) is $2.078 billion, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs Anastasia Nwaobia, said yesterday. Mrs Nwaobia... ....[The Nation] »

Buhari cuts Generals’ retirement benefits

In his determination to pluck loopholes and block leakages in the system, President Muhammadu Buhari has issued a directive stripping retiring Generals in the three Armed Forces... ...[New Telegraph] »

FAAC: FG, States, LGs Share N409.3 Billion

The Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) says the three tiers of government shared N409.354 billion from the federation account in the month of May... ....[Channels TV] »

International Community Will Help Nigeria Recover Stolen Funds –Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says that his administration has received firm assurances of cooperation from the United States and other countries on the recovery and repatriation of funds... ....[Channels TV] »

‘Bird Flu Has Been Contained’, FG Assures Poultry Farmers

The Federal Government of Nigeria has assured poultry farmers that it has contained the outbreak of the Avian Influenza otherwise known as Bird Flu... ....[Channels TV] »

Review Jonathan’s last minute appointments, Idada tells Buhari

FORMER Provost Marshal of the Nigerian Army, Brig-General Idada Ikpomnwen, yesterday, admonished President Muhammadu Buhari to review what he described as the last minute appointments... ...[Vanguard News] »

Lord’s Chosen pastor shot dead in Lagos

Unknown gunmen, Monday, shot dead Lagos State Coordinator of The Lord’s Chosen Charis-matic Revival Ministries, Pastor Chukwuemeka Okpokpo, at Apple Junction, Amuwo Odofin area of the... ...[Vanguard News] »

Empty treasury: Jonathan’s minister faults Buhari

THE immediate past Minister/Deputy Chairman, National Planning Commission (NPC), Dr. Abubakar Sulaiman, yesterday, faulted claims by President Muhammadu Buhari... ...[Vanguard News] »

Buhari blows hot, vows to recover all stolen funds

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday in Abuja, vowed that billions of dollars stolen from government coffers by past government officials would be recovered by his government... ...[Vanguard News] »

Unpaid salaries: Osun judge calls for Aregbesola’s impeachment

AN Osun State judge, Justice Oloyede Folahanmi has called on the state House of Assembly to investigate the alleged mismanagement of the state’s financial resources by the governor... ...[Vanguard News] »

Buhari to govs: Be ready for three months hardship

Vows to recover loot President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday told the governors of the 36 States to be ready for three months hardship. Buhari made the disclosure at a meeting... ...[New Telegraph] »

APC governors meet with Oyegun, ask him to resign

Eight governors of the All Progressives Congress. (APC) Tuesday met with the National Chairman of the Party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun. According to an inner source... ...[New Telegraph] »

Nigeria High Commission builds school in Cameroon

Nigerian High Commission in Cameroon has facilitated the construction of some classrooms in a disadvantaged community in Ovangul, Cameroon. ...[News24 NG] »

Nollywood Actress Yetunde Akilapa arrested again for stealing

Nollywood actress, Yetunde Akilapa has again been arrested for breaking into a beauty lounge after closing hours in Yaba where she works. This is coming few months after she was beaten... ....[Daily Post] »

2 Men Remanded For Attempting To Hack Enterprise Bank Server

Justice Lateef Lawal-Akapo of an Ikeja High Court on Tuesday remanded two men — Ola Lawal and Abass Ajibade — at Kirikiri Prisons in Lagos for attempting to hack into the server... ....[Leadership NG] »

NSE Market Indicators Record Marginal Decrease

Activities at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday recorded a marginal decrease with the market capitalisation dropping by 0.01 per cent. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports... ....[Leadership NG] »

Sambisa returnees’ phones should be seized –Security expert

A security expert, Max Gbanite, has advised the military to confiscate and search the phones of women who were liberated from Sambisa Forest, some of whom, he said... ....[The Punch] »

FG owing us N600bn – Contractors

President, Federation of Construction Industry, Solomon Ogunbusola, says FG, states are owing construction firms N600bn. . . ....[The Punch] »

Gunmen Invade Borno, Shoot And Slit Guts Of Villagers

Assailants believed to be Boko Haram members have invaded Debiro village in Hawul local council in Borno State, shooting and slitting the guts of defenseless villagers. Witnesses say... ....[Channels TV] »

‘Stop Offering Excuses’, PDP Tells Buhari

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described as evasive, diversionary and pre-emptive, the Buhari administration’s ‘pile up’ of excuses for possible failure... ....[Channels TV] »

No Bailout For State Governors Owing Salaries

The meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the 36 state governors on how to offset over 100 billion Naira salaries of Nigerian workers ended... ....[Channels TV] »

Court Upholds Judgment Stopping Kashamu’s Extradition Process

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has restated the validity of the judgment which restrained the commencement of any extradition process against Senator Buruji Kashamu... ....[Channels TV] »

Female Suicide Bomber Attacks Local Market In Yobe

A female suicide bomber on Tuesday detonate her Improvised Explosive Devices in Nannawaji village of Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State in north-east Nigeria, killing scores... ....[Channels TV] »

Police to deploy 158 additional patrol vehicles – I-G

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, on Tuesday said the police would deploy 158 additional patrol vehicles to the highways following President Muhammadu Buhari‘s order... ...[Vanguard News] »

2015 Election: Aeroland Battles Yayi At Tribunal

The People Democratic Party, PDP candidate for the Lagos-West Senatorial election, Mr Segun Adewale, popularly known as Aeroland, has asked the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ikeja... ....[P.M. News] »

My Enemies At Work, Says Keshi

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has said that the allegation that he applied for the job of coaching Ivory Coast senior national team, the Elephants, was the work of his enemies who want him sacked... ....[P.M. News] »

I’ll recover billions of dollars in three months, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that his government will recover funds stolen by the past politicians and bureaucrats of the past administration in the country... ....[P.M. News] »

Fayose rejects Mimiko as PDP Governors’ Forum chairman

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has kicked against the emergence of Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State as chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum... ....[Daily Post] »

Trading closed upbeat on NSE, market indices record 0.38 per cent growth

Transactions at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) resumed for the week on Monday on a positive trend with the market indices increasing by 0.38 per cent. This is due to the price growth... ....[Daily Post] »

Police confirm Borno fish market attack, say only 12 people died

Borno State Police Commissioner, Aderemi Opadokun has confirmed the Monday’s attacks on Baga fish market in Maiduguri. He, however, said only 12 persons were killed in the latest attack.... ....[Daily Post] »

Agent: Keshi Won’t Beg To Keep Eagles Job

Agent of Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi, Emmanuel Ado, has stated that his client will not beg a certain ‘cabal’ in the Nigeria Football Federation... ...[Complete Sports] »

Police still operating 1949 structure –Williams

A former chairman of the Nigerian chapter of the Transparency International, Maj. Gen. Ishola Williams (retd), has said the Nigeria police are still operating based on their 1949 structure,... ....[The Punch] »

Unpaid Salaries: Governor Okorocha Appeals To Workers To Be Patient

The Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has made a passionate appeal to workers in the Imo State to remain patient as the government is committed to ensuring that in no distant time... ....[Channels TV] »

Delayed rains, poor irrigation, fuel scarcity raise tomato prices

Tomato fruit prices are skyrocketing across the country on account of delayed seasonal rains, inadequate off-season irrigation planning, a rising and ebbing fuel scarcity , and roads... ...[BusinessDay] »

Nigerian states mimic Greece as bailout sought without reforms

Nigerian states which are seeking a bailout from the Federal Government (FG) are doing so without concrete plans on structural reforms. Analysts say this is not a good sign... ...[BusinessDay] »

97% of Nigerians prone to Malaria attack

The Malaria Action Program for States (MAPS), an NGO, on Monday said 97 per cent of Nigerians are prone to malaria attack. A consultant with the project, Mr Umar Garba, said this in Gusau... ....[P.M. News] »

CCC Leadership Tussle: Olatoso Becomes ‘Unification Leader’

The leadership crisis rocking the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) worldwide appears to have ended as Rev. Olatoso Oshoffa has emerged as the “unification leader”... ....[P.M. News] »

OAU Muslim Community to assist Osun teachers

The Muslim Community of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun state has promised to assist all Muslim teachers in the public primary and secondary schools of Osun state... ....[P.M. News] »

Ambode declares Lekki-Epe Expressway toll-free

Lagos State Governpor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has stopped the collection of toll at the second point on the Lekki- Epe Expressway. Ambode made this known at an interactive... ...[Hallmark News] »

Govt agents, others beat up truck drivers over BOT charges in Ogun

PANDEMONIUM broke out yesterday in three local government areas of Ogun State as hoodlums suspected to be agents of the Ogun State government unleashed terror on some truck drivers... ...[Vanguard News] »

Scores feared killed as suicide bomber hits bus station in Borno

No fewer than 20 persons have been feared killed after a female suicide bomber detonated explosives at a bus station in Maiduguri on Monday. A members of civilian vigilante, who confirmed... ....[Daily Post] »

Rivers: TUC tells Wike to recall sacked 344 lecturers

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called on Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State to recall the sacked 344 lecturers of the State Polytechnic, Bori... ....[Daily Post] »

FG monitoring MERS spread in Middle East —NCAA boss

Federal Government says it is observing development in the Middle East as relates to the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, MERS, which broke out in South Korea... ...[National Mirror] »

Physically challenged to have special BRT in Lagos

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has promised physically challenged citizens of the state a better life, with the introduction of special Bus Rapid Transit for them... ...[National Mirror] »

Eagles Striker Udoh Down With Stroke

–Enyimba forward udergoes rehabilitation in Akwa Ibom By Sab Osuji: Super Eagles striker, Mfom Udoh's career is under serious threat and would require a long period of time... ...[Complete Sports] »

Keshi Owed Two Months Salaries

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has not been paid his monthly salary for the last two months, comple tesportsnigeria.com has learnt. A close source... ...[Complete Sports] »

Gunmen kill one, injure six in Lagos robbery

One person has been shot dead, while six others sustained injuries when gun-wielding robbers invaded the Railway line in the Ijora Badia area of the state... ....[The Punch] »

I inherited empty treasury, huge debts, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said he inherited a country with virtually an empty treasury from former President Goodluck Jonathan. Buhari, who met with State House correspondents... ....[The Punch] »

Buhari orders military checkpoints’ removal, B’Haram kills 13

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday ordered the removal of military checkpoints set up in the wake of Boko Haram activities in parts of the country... ....[The Punch] »

Saraki, Lawan groups disagree on senate majority leader

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress again on Monday failed to broker truce between its two rival groups in the Senate. The latest peace effort was at the instance of the Chief John... ....[The Punch] »

Unpaid salaries: APC says Aregbesola won’t sell helicopter

The All Progressives Congress has said Governor Rauf Aregbesola will not sell the helicopter purchased by the administration for surveillance purposes... ....[The Punch] »

WHO, ICAO Inspect Health Facilities In Nigeria

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have started a two-day check of the emergency medical preparedness in Nigeria... ....[Channels TV] »

Kashamu: Court To Hear Contempt Charge Against FG On Tuesday

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has fixed tomorrow, Tuesday, June 23, to rule on the contempt proceedings filed by Senator Buruji Kashamu against the Federal Government... ....[Channels TV] »

Digital Switchover: Funding, Poor Planning Frustrate Nigeria

Last Wednesday, June 17, 2015, the world watched as the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) commemorated the switchover from analogue to digital terrestrial television... ....[NTA News] »

NSCDC to deploy drones, aircraft for surveillance of oil installations

Dr Ade Abolurin, Commandant-General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), says the Corps had concluded plans to deploy about 500 drones and aircraft for proper surveillance... ...[BusinessDay] »

PDP loses bid to unseat Akpatason

THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has lost a suit filed to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC) member representing Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency, Peter Akpatason... ....[The Guardian] »

Abia Governor Places Himself On Half Salary To Pay Owed Workers

The Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has decided to place himself on half salary and cut his travelling allowances by 50% until the backlog of workers’ salaries and allowances... ....[Channels TV] »

Okoroji loses N750m libel suit against Onyeka Onwenu

A Lagos State High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square has dismissed a N750m libel suit filed by the Chairman, Board of Copyright Society of Nigeria, Chief Tony Okoroji... ....[The Punch] »

Police arrest 45 in Kogi for kidnapping, others

Police in Kogi State have arrested 45 persons for alleged involvement in violent crimes, including kidnapping ....[The Punch] »

Ighalo Suffers Car Crash In Lagos

Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo survived car crash en route his home on Saturday night from Ikeja after attending a function... ...[Complete Sports] »

Siasia drops seven players, invites Awoniyi, Iheanacho

Head coach of Nigeria’s U-23 team, Samson Siasia, has called up eight members from the Flying Eagles, ahead of July’s Africa U-23 Championship. Manchester City’s youngster... ....[Daily Post] »

Any PDP member who defected to APC is greedy –Dickson

Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has labeled members of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state who recently decamped to the All Progressives Congress as greedy... ....[Daily Post] »

Man docked for inserting pepper into lover’s private parts

A 34-year-old man, Solomon Ajisafe alongside his sister, Ajayi Ayomide have been arraigned before an Ikorodu Magistrates Court sitting in Lagos for allegedly pouring pepper into the private... ....[Daily Post] »

Murray-Bruce urges Buhari to sell off presidential jets, appoint Minister for common sense

Newly sworn-in lawmaker who is currently using the social media to champion what he termed: ‘common sense revolution’, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, has again posted series of tweets... ....[Daily Post] »

Maheeda alleges step father raped her at 11, says no need for Father’s Day

As fathers were celebrated globally, controversial gospel singer and nudist, Maheeda has said there was no point celebrating the day, since she never benefited... ....[Daily Post] »

Man marries dead wife in Ebonyi

One Onyema Orji over the weekend was made to marry his dead wife, identified as Blessing in order to take custody of his children in Nwakpu, Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.... ....[Daily Post] »

Delay in appointing Ministers: Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa files fresh suit against Buhari

Controversial Lagos Lawyer and Activist, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, Esq., of ‘Kogun Chambers, has filed a fresh suit against the government of President Muhammadu Buhari... ....[Daily Post] »

Robbers raid NAN Zonal office in Jos

The Jos Zonal office of the News Agency of Nigeria was at the weekend burgled by some armed robbers. The hoodlums were said to have entered the building... ....[Daily Post] »

Rivers Govt. sacks Radio GM

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Sunday announced the sack of Medline Tador, General Manager of the State's Radio Station, Radio Rivers. ...[News24 NG] »

First Lady urges Nigerians to embrace yoga

The First Lady, Hajia Aisha Buhari, on Sunday in Abuja urged Nigerians to embrace yoga to enhance their physical and mental well-being. ...[News24 NG] »

Atiku, Tinubu, others battle for the soul of APC ..why ministerial list is delayed

The delay in the appointment of ministers by President Muhammadu Buhari might not be unconnected with the unending crisis that has engulfed the All Progressives Congress since the inauguration... ...[Hallmark News] »

N25.7bn Fraud: Court frees Francis Atuche

Henry Ojelu A Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja today freed the former Managing Director of defunct Bank PHB, Francis Atuche who is standing trial for allegedly stealing N25.7 billion... ....[P.M. News] »

Buhari Appoints Laolu Akande As Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo’s Spokesperson

President Muhammadu Buhari appoints U.S.-based journalist, Mr Laolu Akande, as Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo’s spokesperson. ....[Leadership NG] »

CULTISM: Benue Residents Flee Community

Residents of the Welfare Quarters area in Makurdi, Benue State, are fleeing the community for fear of being attacked by cultists terrorizing the place. There has been incessant cult clashes... ....[Leadership NG] »

Buhari, Osinbajo resume at presidential Villa

President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, resumed for work at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday morning. Since their inauguration on May 29... ....[The Nation] »

Buhari, Service Chiefs meet at Villa

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday held a closed-door meeting with service chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The service chiefs arrived the State House few minutes before noon... ....[The Nation] »

MEND threatens to resume hostilities over lawmakers’ salaries

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has threatened to resume hostilities to protest National Assembly members’ jumbo salaries and allowances... ....[The Nation] »

Nigerian emerges African Export-Import Bank president

Mr. Oramah is the third president to serve the bank since it was established in 1993. The post Nigerian emerges African Export-Import... ....[Premium Times] »

'I will not remarry' -actress Fathia Balogun says

Popular Yoruba actress and ex-wife of Saidi Balogun, Fathia Williams Balogun says she has no plans of ever getting married again. The mother of two said... ....[Linda Ikeji] »

Buhari to merge EFCC, ICPC; 42 ministries reduced to 19

After three weeks of consultations with international and Nigeria's political leaders, President Muhammadu Buhari appears set to effect major changes in the administration of the country... ...[Vanguard News] »

Sickle Cell Disease: Nigeria has largest cases in the world –Research

Nigeria has the largest population of people with Sickle Cell Disease in the world, with over 150,000 babies born with the serious condition every year, researches have shown... ....[Daily Post] »

Obafemi Martins ruled out for six weeks

Obafemi Martins is expected to miss action for the next six weeks, after he picked up a groin injury while playing for Seattle Sounders. The Nigeria international was taken off in the 87th... ....[Daily Post] »

21-year-old Nigerian bags life imprisonment for stabbing mother to death in the UK

A court sitting in the United Kingdom has sentenced 21-year-old Emmanuel Kalejaiye to life imprisonment for stabbing his mother,41, Tolu Kalejiaye to death... ....[Daily Post] »

Cutting workers’ salary will be an invitation to war –Civil servants warn FG

The Federal Government has been warned by the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, against cutting the salary of civil servants as part of its moves to reduce the cost... ....[Daily Post] »

Keshi distances self from Ivory Coast links, vows to see out Nigeria contract

Stephen Keshi has reiterated his commitment to coaching the Nigerian Super Eagles, saying he will see to the end of his current deal with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)... ....[Daily Post] »

Pipeline contract: FG must pay ex-militants, says Asari-Dokubo

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, has called on the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to pay contractors of the oil pipeline surveillance project... ....[The Punch] »

PDP governors meet on Muazu’s replacement

As part of efforts to move the Peoples Democratic Party forward, its governors will meet in Abuja on Monday to discuss ways of getting a new National Chairman for the party... ....[The Punch] »

Pro-Saraki senators reject Lawan, Akume as Senate leaders

The current crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress, worsened on Saturday when senators loyal to Senate President, Bukola Saraki, vowed to resist alleged moves by the APC... ....[The Punch] »

Cult groups clash claims 2 lives, injures 10 in Anambra

Two suspected cultists were killed, while 10 others sustained injuries, when two rival cult groups clashed at Nkpor community, near Onitsha in Anambra on Saturday... ....[The Guardian] »

NNL: Bendel Insurance hammer Nembe City 3-0

Only Bendel Insurance Football Club ran away with a huge victory in a weekend that saw all but one club pick the three points at stake just as Nembe City suffered a humiliating 3-0 loss.. ...[New Telegraph] »

Cleric advocates death penalty for corrupt public officers

The Anglican Bishop of Wusasa Diocese in Zaria, Kaduna State, Rt. Rev. Ali Buba-Lamido, on Saturday advocated death penalty for corrupt public office holders... ...[Vanguard News] »

Abducted Living Faith pastor regains freedom

Freedom has finally come the way of Pastor Seyi Adekunle, of the Living Faith Church, otherwise known as Winners Chapel who was abducted by hoodlums last week. Adekunle... ....[Daily Post] »

Serbia Shock Brazil, Win U-20 World Cup

Serbia on Saturday emerged the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup champions, defeating Brazil 2-1 after extra time in the final. Nemanja Maksimovic scored a late winner for the Europeans in the 118th... ...[Complete Sports] »

Enyeama To Face NFF Panel, Onazi Fined

Super Eagles captain Vincent Enyeama has been summoned by the Nigeria Football Federation to face a disciplinary panel, the governing body announced in a press release made available... ...[Complete Sports] »

NAFDAC Warns Against Consumption Of Imported Chicken, Turkey

ALTHOUGH imported chickens and turkeys have become status symbol in Nigeria, the National Agency for Food And Drug Administration And Control (NAFDAC) has come out to strongly warned... ....[The Guardian] »

Okada riders protest police extortion in Ondo

Commercial activities were temporarily brought to a halt Saturday as commercial motorcyclists popularly called Okada numbering over 400, in Akure, the Ondo State capital took to the streets... ...[New Telegraph] »

Iconic Nigerian musician, DanMaraya Jos, is dead

One of the most respected Nigerian musicians from the north of the country, Danmaraya Jos, is dead, his friend and close associate... ....[Premium Times] »

I won election by God’s grace, not by money, power, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that he won the last presidential election by the grace of God and not by the money or power, adding that, the 2015 polls has clearly shown that it is God... ....[P.M. News] »

Ganduje slashes salaries, allowances of political office holders by 50%

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State on Saturday announced a 50 per cent cut in the salaries and allowances of all political officer holders in the state. Ganduje made the announcement in Kano... ....[P.M. News] »

FRSC Dismisses Staff For Alleged Faking Of Drivers’ Licences

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has dismissed a Road Marshal Assistant, Sunny Kpogha, for alleged misconduct relating to insuring of fake Driver’s licences... ....[Leadership NG] »

Mbang, Apkabio Visit Obasanjo

Governor Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom and his predecessor, Sen. Godswill Akpabio on Saturday paid a visit on former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his Hilltop residence in Abeokuta, Ogun... ....[Leadership NG] »

Over 150,000 Children Born With Sickle Cell In Nigeria Annually –FG

The federal government has disclosed that over 150,000 children are born with sickle cell disease in Nigeria annually, majority of whom die before the age of five... ....[Leadership NG] »

Buhari’s Wife Urged To Be Advocate Of Child’s Rights

Ms Onyeka Onwenu, the Director-General, National Centre for Women Development (NCWD), on Friday urged President Muhammadu Buhari and his wife, Aisha to be promoters and advocates of child... ....[Leadership NG] »

Ambode sacks corrupt LSDPC boss, appoints replacement

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has sacked the the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSPDC)... ....[P.M. News] »

FG refuses to criminalise marriage between sickle cell carriers

The Federal Government on Friday said it would not criminalise marriage between carriers of sickle cell disease in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Mr Linus Awute... ....[P.M. News] »

NLNG to construct first Nigeria major ship yard for $1.5bn

Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Company (NLNG) is sponsoring the construction of the first major ship yard in Nigeria, Africa’s biggest economy at the cost of $1.5... ....[P.M. News] »

Glo drops Naeto C, Lynxxx as brand ambassadors, signs Wizkid

Yesterday, MTN announced that they had dropped Wizkid, Timaya and Sean Tizzle, D'Prince as their brand ambassadors. But according to what I gathered, Wizkid actually moved to Globacom... ....[Linda Ikeji] »

French agency donates €170m for transmission network in Abuja, others

The Federal Government, disclosed weekend, that it received a grant of 170 million Euros from the Agence Francaise Development, AFD, to build power transmission network... ...[Vanguard News] »

President Buhari will support my probe of Amaechi’s corrupt practices –Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that President Muhammadu Buhari will fully support his fight against the massive corruption that characterised the administration... ....[Daily Post] »

Ramadan: El-Rufai says Kaduna is broke, stops free distribution of food items

Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i, has stopped government’s free distribution of food items during fasting in the month of Ramadan.... ....[Daily Post] »

Those calling for Ekweremadu’s resignation are our enemies –Igbo groups

The World Igbo Congress, WIC, has described those calling for the resignation of Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu as enemies of the Igbo people. In a statement signed... ....[Daily Post] »

Boko Haram: Stay away, DHQ warns Amnesty International

The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, yesterday, declared that the interferences of the Amnesty International, AI, in the ongoing war to end Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria, were threatening... ...[National Mirror] »

50,000 Nigerians refugees in Cameroun, Chad, others —FG

Federal Commissioner for Refugees in National Commission for Refugees Migrants and internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria, Hadiza Kangiwa Sani, yesterday revealed... ...[National Mirror] »

Dosu Celebrate 42nd Birthday With Eagles Stars

Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper Dosu Joseph has received birthday messages from football colleagues as the Westerlo Academy boss celebrated his 42nd birthday on Friday... ...[Complete Sports] »

Mali Win U20 W/Cup Bronze, Beat Senegal 3-1

Impressive African reps Mali and Senegal set the North Harbour Stadium New Zealand aglow with entertaining football in their third-place match of the 2015 FIFA U20 World Cup... ...[Complete Sports] »

Army says 350 B’Haram suspects to face trial

No fewer than 350 suspected Boko Haram militants are to face trial over terrorist activities in the North Eastern part of the country. The Nigerian Army Chief of Administration... ....[The Punch] »

Gunmen Kill 13 In Kaduna Villages

Unknown gunmen have killed at least ten people at Katsak Village in Jema’a Local Government Area (LGA) and three others at Ungwan Danborno in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area... ....[Channels TV] »

Reps To Table Lawmakers’ Allowances Before Nigerians

Nigerians have been assured that legislators’ allowances that is generating controversy will soon be put across to the people for discussion with a view to finding what will be appropriate... ....[Channels TV] »

NFF Mandates Amodu To Work With Keshi

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that Super Eagles Chief Coach, Stephen Keshi, will work with the federation’s Technical Study Group... ....[Channels TV] »

Senate President Warns Government Agencies on Remittance of Revenue

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has warned government agencies who are adamant of not remitting Federal Government revenue to the Federation account to desist from such act... ....[NTA News] »

FG selects two sites for nuclear power plants

The federal government has selected two sites for the construction of its planned nuclear power plants, as Africa’s biggest economy tries to end decades of electricity blackouts... ...[BusinessDay] »

Refineries to resume production next month, says NNPC

Four oil refineries will resume production in July, a spokesman for the state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said on Friday. Spokesman Ohi Alegbe said... ...[BusinessDay] »

FG inaugurates committee to probe labour crisis in NIMC

The Federal Government has inaugurated an independent committee to address the labour crisis between the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Association... ....[The Guardian] »

Keshi among 60 listed for Elephants’ job

The Ivorian Federation (FIF) has announced that 60 coaches are in the run to succeed Afcon winning coach Herve Renard. The coaching position of the Ivorian national team has been left... ...[New Telegraph] »

Gunmen abduct varsity vice chancellor

The Vice Chancellor, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumini, Port Harcourt, Prof. Rosemund Dienye Green-Osahogulu, has been abducted by known gunmen who took her... ....[The Nation] »

FG appeals orders on Kashamu’s arrest, extradition

The Federal Government has appealed against court orders made by Justice Ibrahim Buba and Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Lagos barring security agencies from arresting... ....[The Nation] »

Gov Wike Inaugurates Panel To Probe Amaechi’s Administration

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Friday inaugurated a seven-man Judicial Commission of Inquiry (JCI), to investigate the immediate past administration of Mr Chibuike Amaechi... ....[Leadership NG] »

Banned Routes: Lagos To Arrest Okada Riders

The Lagos State Government has ordered commercial motorcycle operators popularly known as okada riders out of the 475 restricted routes across the state in a renewed attempt... ....[P.M. News] »

Why I visited Obasanjo – Bukola Saraki

Saraki: "We all know President Obasanjo's value to this country and we are here to tap from his wisdom, knowledge and experience."... ....[Premium Times] »

UK Court indeed arrested Kashamu -British High Commission

The British High Commission in Nigeria has confirmed that Senator Buruji Kashamu was tried in the United Kingdom criminal court. This was contained in a statement... ...[Hallmark News] »

Bauchi govt seize 22 vehicles from wives of immediate past governor, Isa Yuguda

A total of 22 cars have allegedly been recovered from the wives of the immediate past governor of Bauchi state, Isa Yuguda, by the transition committee set up by the state's new governor... ....[Linda Ikeji] »

Hoodlums vandalise 200 vehicles in Lagos

200 vehicles were vandalised while several residents were injured after some hoodlums went on the rampage in the Ilupeju area of Lagos State. ...[News24 NG] »

47% of young Nigerian females are bald –Expert

Dr Adebola Ogunbiyi, Consultant Dermatologist at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has said that 47 per cent of Nigeria’s young females have frontal balding before age 19... ...[Vanguard News] »

Gbajabiamila denies being convicted in the US

Former minority leader of the House of Representatives and an aspirant for the speakership position of the House, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has denied that he was convicted in Georgia... ....[Daily Post] »

Have faith in Allah – APC tells unpaid Osun workers

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun state has appealed to the people of the state to exercise understanding in the face of the state’s financial adversity. The party said... ....[Daily Post] »

Wike sacks 344 lecturers, disbands TIMA-RIV

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, Thursday, ordered the sack of 344 lecturers and others employed for the Rivers State Polytechnic, Bori-Ogoni, by former Governor, Rotimi Ameachi last... ....[Daily Post] »

18-year-old girl hacks mother to death for being asked to cook

Residents of Rumuchakara village in Choba community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State have been thrown into mourning after an 18-year-old girl killed her mother with a plank... ....[Daily Post] »

Siasia Celebrates 30th Wedding Anniversary

Nigeria U-23s coach Samson Siasia was pleasantly surprised on Thursday when players and staff of the team presented him with a surprise 30th wedding cake... ...[Complete Sports] »

Gunmen abduct CAN secretary in Ondo

Gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, have abducted the Executive Secretary of the Cocoa Association of Nigeria, Mr. Michael Adewunmi, in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Thursday night.... ....[The Punch] »

Nigerian banks record 8,502 fraud cases costing N23.34bn in 9 months

Over the years, it was established that substantial part of bank’s revenue was lost to fraud with no single bank spared. From the FITC report on Frauds and Forgeries in Banks... ...[BusinessDay] »

Oil prices drop as dollar rises on Greek jitters

World oil prices fell Friday as traders took their direction from the dollar, which rose against the euro on the back of the Greek crisis. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for July... ....[The Guardian] »

APC in fresh crisis over N’Assembly posts

Tinubu, NWC disagree on selection procedure for Senate Leader, others Odigie-Oyegun battles to retain post. The All Progressives Congress (APC), which is still smarting from the crisis... ...[New Telegraph] »

Nigerian banks ahead US, S/Africa, Europe, Australia, Canada in quality

…seen as largest market for Retail Banking Academy Nigerian banks rank well in the world in terms of their overall quality, according to Lafferty Bank Rat- ings... ...[BusinessDay] »

Nigerians jailed for smuggling drugs into New Zealand

Four Nigerian nationals and a New Zealander have received long jail terms for their roles in an international drug smuggling ring, the New Zealand Police said Friday... ....[The Punch] »

FAAN shuts Benin Airport for 3 weeks

The Benin Airport in Edo State is to be closed this weekend by the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, for repair work. Our correspondent learnt that the closure... ...[National Mirror] »

NAFDAC to test bread against potassium bromate in Nasarawa

Nasarawa state office of National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has concluded arrangement to conduct on-the-spot testing of bread in all bakeries in Nasarawa... ...[National Mirror] »

Group says Tinubu behind call for Buhari’s resignation

Some youths under the aegis of Northern Youths Movement (NYM) have accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Senator Bola Tinubu of being the man behind the call... ....[Daily Post] »

Buhari visits Kastina after two-day rest in Kaduna home

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday left Kaduna for Kastina State. He was received by associates and admirers at his hometown, Daura... ....[Daily Post] »

Unpaid salaries: Osun resident doctors call for Aregbesola’s resignation

Following the inability of Osun State to pay civil servants in the state their salaries, resident doctors in the state have called for the immediate resignation of Governor Rauf Aregbesola.... ....[Daily Post] »

Gunmen murder Egba chief in Ogun, leave note on him

Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen on Wednesday murdered an Egba Chief, Moses Oyebade. Oyebade was assassinated in his residence at Ikanna compound in the Ago-Oba area of the Abeokuta South... ....[Daily Post] »

Saraki visits Obasanjo over 8th Senate

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Friday morning stormed the former President Obasanjo’s residence on Presidential Hilltop Estate, Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, to consult... ....[The Nation] »

SSANU Seeks Okojie’s Sack Over Privatisation Of University Schools

University workers under the aegis of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) yesterday demanded the immediate sack of the executive secretary of the National Universities... ....[Leadership NG] »

US Envoy Assures Saraki Of Assistance In Fight Against Terrorism

The United States of America ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, yesterday assured the president of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, of his country’s continued support for Nigeria’s fight... ....[Leadership NG] »

Saraki: Watch Your Utterances, Senators Tell Kwankwaso

Senators under the aegis of the Like Minds have expressed shock over the verbal attack of the former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on the president of the Senate, Bukola Saraki... ....[Leadership NG] »

Unpaid Salaries: Edo NLC threatens strike

The leadership of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has threatened to embark on a strike if the accumulated salaries of local government workers... ....[P.M. News] »

Nigeria apologises for failing to migrate to digital television

Nigeria's analogue signals will receive no protection in the event of interference from digital signals from our neighbours... ....[Premium Times] »

Usher Raymond and Justin Bieber sued for ripping off another artist

Justin Bieber and Usher are being sued for their song, "Somebody to Love," because some powerful judges just ruled that they may have ripped off another artist... ....[Linda Ikeji] »

Mikel Set to Quit Stamford Bridge

John Obi Mikel could be heading for the Stamford Bridge exit door this summer. Chelsea have already received offers for the Nigeria international from Turkish side Fenerbahce, and United... ....[Daily Times] »

Production commences at Oyo oil well

Erin Energy Corporation, the independent oil and gas exploration and production firm, has announced the commencement of production from the Oyo-7 well offshore Nigeria. ...[News24 NG] »

Eight dead in Taraba farm attack

Assailants suspected to be Fulani herdsmen hacked to death eight farmers in northeast Nigeria, police said. ...[News24 NG] »

Foreign nationals secure bail in oil bunkering case

The case against nine foreign nationals allegedly engaged in illegal oil bunkering will now be heard next Tuesday. ...[News24 NG] »

LUTH resident doctors suspend 3 days warning strike, threaten another

Resident doctors at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in Lagos on Thursday resumed work after three days warning strike, but insisted to begin total strike on June 29. ...[News24 NG] »