Ife declares Oro Festival amid uncertainty over Ooni
A traditional festival, Oro, has been declared in Ile Ife, despite the uncertainty surrounding the reported death of Oba Okunade Sijuade, the Ooni of Ife... ....[Daily Post] »
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Gunmen kill two policemen, abduct 80-year-old in Bayelsa
Two policemen have been killed by some suspected gunmen in Bayelsa State. It was learnt that the gunmen stormed the residence of the Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area,... ....[The Punch] »
Nigerians groan as petrol sells above N110 nationwide
Millions of Nigerians are complaining as petrol sells above N110 and queues by motorists continue to grow across the country. This is against an official price of N87 per litre... ....[The Punch] »
A’Court orders fresh hearing of petition against Melaye
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday ordered fresh hearing of the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate, Smart Adeyemi, challenging the election of Dino Melaye... ....[The Punch] »
Murder at dusk: Female teacher shot dead in Nsukka
Tension mounts at the University town of Nsukka, Enugu state, following last week’s gruesome killing of a female classroom teacher at about 200 meters to her residence... ...[Vanguard News] »
Police withdraw 200 men from LASTMA
No fewer than 200 officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, have been withdrawn from the Lagos State Transport Management Agency, LASTMA, for yet-to-be disclosed reasons... ...[Vanguard News] »
Nigerian Army re-engages retired soldiers
The Nigerian Army has re-engaged a number of its retired officers to serve as consultants and instructors at the Nigerian Army School of Artillery (NASA), Kachia, Kaduna state... ...[Vanguard News] »
Capital Oil bans fraudulent marketers
Capital Oil and Gas Industries limited, a major player in the Nigerian oil industry has bared his fangs on some fraudulent marketers, banning them from lifting petroleum products... ...[Vanguard News] »
Ex-Enugu governor's aide quizzed by EFCC
Ifeoma Nwobodo, the Chief of Staff to the former governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime was interrogated by operatives of the EFCC over allegations of corruption. ...[News24 NG] »
Kaduna refinery producing 2m litres of petrol daily, says MD
The Kaduna Refining and Petrochemicals Company (KRPC), on Friday said it was currently releasing two million litres of petrol daily into the market, as it resumed partial production... ....[P.M. News] »
Rival cult clash claims two lives in Lagos
Rival cult clash has claimed two lives in Ebute Metta area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. The clash of superiority between Eiye and Black Axe Confraternity, it was gathered led... ....[P.M. News] »
Police Alert Banks’ ATM Customers On New Tactics By Robbers
The Police on Friday advised members of the public using ATM at various banks to be security conscious as some criminals now disguised as customers queuing to withdraw money... ....[Leadership NG] »
Nigeria To Become World’s Third Largest Country By 2030 – UN Report
The world’s population is projected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030, 9.7 billion by 2050 and exceed 11 billion in 2100, with India expected to surpass China as the most populous around seven... ....[Leadership NG] »
2 Policemen Killed In Bank Robbery In Okene
Two policemen were shot to death by suspected armed robbers during an attack on the Okene branch of First Bank on Friday. Eyewitnesses said the robbery suspects, numbering about five,... ....[Leadership NG] »
President Buhari Orders Immediate Release Of N5bn To Victims Support Fund
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday directed the Head of Service of the Federation, Mr Danladi Kifasi, to facilitate the immediate release of the N5 billion pledged by the Federal... ....[Leadership NG] »
Veteran Yoruba Actor, Ajigijaga Passes Away
Yoruba actor, Ajigijaga whose birth name is Mufutau Sanni Adio, passed away today following injuries he sustained from a motorcycle/okada accident two weeks ago ...[360Nobs] »
Illegal arm manufacturing factory discovered in Kaduna
Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Umar Shehu, on Friday paraded Bulus Kinze and James Kinze both from Kogun village in Jema’a local government area of the state... ....[The Nation] »
Jigawa immunises 40,000 children against polio
No fewer than 41,379 children have been immunised against polio virus in Birniwa local government area of Jigawa in the last round of immunisation... ....[The Punch] »
Chadian army kill 100 Boko Haram militants
At least 100 militants have been killed in an operation launched a fortnight ago against Boko Haram jihadists holed up in the islands of Lake Chad, the Chadian army said in a statement... ....[The Punch] »
Three sisters die in Lagos fire
Tragedy struck on Friday morning in the Mechanic Village area of Oke Afa, Isolo, Lagos, when a midnight fire ravaged some shops, burning three sisters to death in the process... ....[The Punch] »
Court halts planned Ladipo market demolition
A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has ordered the authorities of Mushin Local Government Area in Lagos to suspend their plan to demolish parts of the popular auto spare parts market,... ....[The Punch] »
Another Jos chlorine explosion victim dies
One more victim of the chlorine gas explosion, which occurred at the water treatment plant of the Plateau State Water Board in Jos, has died, bringing the death toll to nine... ....[The Punch] »
Nigeria, Benin Customs partner to tackle Tokunbo smuggling
Authorities of the Nigeria Customs Service and the Beninois Customs Service have agreed to join forces in order to curb the activities of smugglers in their common border... ....[The Punch] »
250,000 infants die in Nigeria yearly –Paediatrician
No fewer than 250, 000 infants die every year in Nigeria due to lack of unskilled health workers and antenatal care, Dr Elizabeth Disu, a consultant Paediatrician said on Friday in Lagos.... ....[The Punch] »
Nigerian Army Clears Terrorist Camps In Chuogori, Shantumari
Fifty-nine civilians held captive by the Boko Haram group in Borno State, have been rescued by troops of 21 brigade and elements of Nigerian Army Engineers... ....[Channels TV] »
Police Kill Robbers In Shootout In Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has uncovered the hide out of notorious robbers who have been terrorising Oyo and Ogbomosho axis of the state by looting, raping and killing residents.... ....[Channels TV] »
UACN, Dangote Sugar refinery profit falls
Nigerian conglomerate UACN reported a 58 percent decline in its half year pretax profit to ₦2.14 billion ($11 million), compared with the same period of last year... ...[BusinessDay] »
Female suicide bomber detonates bomb in Borno market
A female suicide bomber blew herself up Friday in a big market in Maiduguri, capital of Nigeria's northeast, a vigilante and a witness said.... ...[Vanguard News] »
Badeh cautions military against over-reliance on foreign nations
NIGERIA has been advised not to depend solely on foreign assistance to prosecute the war against terrorists, if the ongoing efforts must succeed... ....[The Guardian] »
Fire razes 50 shops in Badagry
Traders in the Ibereko Plank Market, Badagry, are still counting their losses to a fire outbreak that razed no fewer than 50 shops and several millions of Naira worth of goods... ....[The Guardian] »
Woman stabs robber to death in Lagos in self defence
A middle-aged woman is currently recuperating in a Lagos hospital, after robbers stormed her rented apartment on the Lagos Island, during which she stabbed one of the assailants... ....[Linda Ikeji] »
Jonathan’S Confab Anti-North, Says ACF
The North has no faith in the National Conference organized by the outgone administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, according to the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF)... ....[Daily Times] »
Badeh blames past leaders for Boko Haram reign
The outgoing Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh, has blamed past administrations for failure to support the armed forces in the fight against the Islamic militant Boko Haram sect. ...[News24 NG] »
Military poorly equipped to fight Boko Haram
The military is underfunded and poorly equipped in its battle to check Boko Haram's rampaging insurgency, the country's outgoing chief of defence staff said. ...[News24 NG] »
Nigeria loses N585bn to waivers on rice, others –Senate
Nigeria has lost a whopping sum of N585 billion to import waivers in the last four years, the Senate revealed yesterday. The waivers were mainly from agricultural products, particularly... ...[National Mirror] »
House Tasks IGP, FG On Kidnappings, Extra-Judicial Killings
The House of Representatives has urged the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, to beef up his strategies towards arresting the rising spate of kidnappings across the country... ....[Channels TV] »
B’ Haram: Borno Reps seek reopening of schools
The House of Representatives on Thursday backed the reopening of schools in major towns in Borno State where such schools had been converted into temporary homes for Internally Displaced... ....[The Punch] »
I wanted to impeach Ekweremadu —Ndume
The Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, on Thursday, caused a stir in the upper chamber when he revealed how he collected signatures of other senators to impeach the Deputy Senate President... ....[The Punch] »
House leadership: S’East Reps grumble over exclusion
THE two All Progressives Congress members of the House of Representatives from the South-East geopolitical zone on Tuesday grumbled over their alleged exclusion from the House leadership... ....[The Punch] »
Lagos Assembly uncovers bloated estimate in councils’ budgets
Lagos State House of Assembly, through the Committee on Economic Planning and Budget, has uncovered bloated Overhead Estimate in the budget of the 20 LGAs and 37 LCDAs over the years... ...[Vanguard News] »
Delta students vow to shutdown Asaba over unpaid bursaries
STUDENTS of Delta State origin under the auspices of National Association of Delta State Students, NADESSTU, have threatened to shut down the capital city of Asaba... ...[Vanguard News] »
Ooni: Aregbesola in closed-door meeting with Ife Royal Council
Members of Ife Royal Traditional Council, RTC, the umbrella body of all traditional title holders from Ile Ife, yesterday met with Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State... ...[Vanguard News] »
Wolverton woo ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha
Former World Cup and Premier League star Jay-Jay Okocha could be on the verge of a shock move to amateur side Wolverton Town after playing for their reserve side last week... ...[Vanguard News] »
Cholera kills six in Delta
At least six persons have been reported killed, while over 100 others have been hospitalised following the outbreak of cholera in Aladja community, Udu council area of Delta State... ....[The Nation] »
IGP to Abuja drivers: Register your vehicles or face clamp down
The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase has given Abuja commercial drivers two weeks ultimatum to get proper form of identification for their vehicles or face clamp down.... ....[The Nation] »
Ambode issues 7-Day ultimatum to govt agencies to vacate rented apartment
Governor Akinwuni Ambode of Lagos State has issued 7-day ultimatum to all government agencies occupying rented apartments outside the State Government Secretariat to vacate them... ....[P.M. News] »
Tribunal orders INEC to produce Adamawa election card readers
The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal for Adamawa State yesterday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to produce the card readers used in the House... ...[Hallmark News] »
NFF chieftain vows to quit if Keshi wins case
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) disciplinary committee deputy chairman Leo Iyke Igbokwe has vowed to quit his job as a lawyer should Stephen Keshi wins his case against the body following his sack... ...[Hallmark News] »
Ex NIMASA boss, Akpobolokemi arrested by EFCC
Former boss of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, Patrick Ziakede Akpobolokemi, who was sacked two weeks ago by President Buhari was arrested by EFCC officials... ....[Linda Ikeji] »
NNPC Repairs Arepo Oil Pipeline
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), said it had repaired the System 2B Pipeline, which was breached on July 21 at Arepo, in Ogun... ....[Daily Times] »
2015 elections: Buhari commends Father Mbaka's courage
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the leader of the Adoration Ministries Enugu, Fr Ejike Mbaka for openly condemning the government of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the run-up to the 2015... ...[News24 NG] »
Boko Haram 'slits throats of 10 fishermen' near Lake Chad
Boko Haram Islamists have slit the throats of 10 fishermen in villages near Baga, on the shores of the Lake Chad in north-eastern Nigeria, a leading fisherman says. ...[News24 NG] »
Shake up as Army redeploys 334 top officers
The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has approved the redeployment and appointment of 334 officers to various units across Nigeria. ...[News24 NG] »
Customs seize 15 000 cartons of frozen turkey
The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has seized 15 782 cartons of frozen poultry product. ...[News24 NG] »
Three killed by generator fumes in Bayelsa
It is alleged that three people have died due to generator fumes that happened in the Ogbia Local Government Area in Bayelsa State. ...[News24 NG] »
Oil prices dip as OPEC official says no cuts planned
US oil prices dipped Thursday, snapping a two-day streak of gains after a top official with OPEC reiterated that the cartel has no plans to cut petroleum production... ...[Vanguard News] »
Two die, one blind after eating ‘forbidden’ fish in Ebonyi
Tragedy struck on Thursday as two persons who allegedly ate a forbidden fresh fish in Ezillo community, Ishielu local government area of Ebonyi State lost their lives... ....[Daily Post] »
General Olukolade resigns as FOSSRA Chairman
The retiring Director of Defence Information and Chairman of Forum of Spokespersons of Security and Response Agencies (FOSSRA), Major General Chris Olukolade, has handed over leadership... ....[Daily Post] »
El-Rufai cancels pilgrims sponsorship
Governor Nasiru El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State, has said that his administration would no longer sponsor pilgrimages. “In 2014, over 2,000 pilgrims were sponsored to the Hajj... ...[National Mirror] »
EFCC begins probe into Chime’s administration
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced earnest investigations into the administration of Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State. An operative of the commission, said... ....[The Punch] »
Ekiti shuts five private hospitals
Ekiti State Ministry of Health has shut five private hospitals in the state for not complying with government’s operational guidelines.... ....[The Punch] »
Indians, Nigerians perform UITH first open heart surgeries
The University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital has performed its first open heart surgeries on two girls aged seven and 15. UITH Chief Medical Director, Prof Abdulwaheed Olatinwo... ....[The Punch] »
Nigeria, Cameroon to complete border demarcation in 2015
President Muhammadu Buhari and President Paul Biya on Thursday reached an agreement to work hard towards ensuring the completion of the land border demarcation between Nigeria and Cameroon... ....[The Punch] »
Reps demand re-opening of Ige, Marshall, Rewane murder probes
The House of Representatives passed a resolution on Thursday asking the Federal Government to re-open investigations into several unresolved high-profile killings in the country... ....[The Punch] »
Troops rescue 59 captives from Boko Haram –Army
The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, has said the troops of the 151 Task Force Battalion rescued a total of 59 civilians held by the members of the Boko Haram sect... ....[The Punch] »
Ogun tribunal grants Isiaka’s prayer to inspect poll materials
Ogun State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, sitting in Abeokuta, on Thursday granted an application brought before it by the governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party... ....[The Punch] »
Stop waivers on rice, agric products, Senate tells FG
The Senate on Thursday passed a resolution, asking the Federal Government to henceforth stop all waivers on rice importation as well as other agricultural products.... ....[The Punch] »
PDP Seeks Review Of INEC And DSS Heads’ Appointments
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the review of the appointments of the acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) Mrs Amina Zakari... ....[Channels TV] »
President Buhari Returns From Cameroon
President Muhammadu Buhari is back to Nigeria after a 2-day visit to Cameroon. President Buhari, before his return, got assurances from his Cameroonian counterpart, President Paul Biya,... ....[Channels TV] »
DSS Arrests Alleged Kidnap Kingpin In Imo
The Department of State Services (DSS), Imo State Command, has arrested one 28-year-old notorious kidnap kingpin, Henry Chibueze, also known as Vampire in the state. Chibueze... ....[Channels TV] »
Gov. Wike appoints new VC for Rivers university
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, on Thursday, approved the appointment of Professor Blessing Didia as the acting Vice Chancellor of Rivers state University of Science and Technology.... ...[BusinessDay] »
EU provides €80m to boost employment project in 4 Niger-Delta states
The European Union (EU) says it is providing 80 million Euros to the World Bank-Assisted State Employment and Expenditure for Result (SEEFOR) projects in Bayelsa, Delta, Edo and Rivers.... ...[BusinessDay] »
US provides $997m for Dangote’s refinery in Nigeria
The United States Trade and Development Agency(USTDA) on Thursday in Lagos announced a grant of 997.4 million dollars (about N251.3 billion) as training support for the proposed refinery... ....[The Guardian] »
NCAA threatens to publish names of debtor airlines
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Thursday threatened to publish names of airlines who had not been remitting the five per cent Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) to the authority.... ....[The Guardian] »
Nigeria wins 11 medals at Powerlifting Championships in Kazakhstan
Nigerian male and female powerlifters won 11 medals and broke three world records at the just-concluded Powerlifting World Open Asian Championships in Almaty, Kazakhstan.... ...[New Telegraph] »
Criminal gangs make fortunes at Lagos diplomatic zone
Criminal gangs have taken over the diplomatic district at Walter Carrington Crescent on Victoria Island, Lagos, extorting money from people besieging the area to transact consular... ...[New Telegraph] »
Ambode approves bursary payment to students in tertiary institutions
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the payment of the annual bursary awards for students in higher institution of learning across the country... ....[P.M. News] »
Rice investors decry Customs’ action on retrospective duty
Rice investors and importers are unhappy with the action of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), sealing their warehouses over alleged non-payment of N23.60 billion excess importation levy.... ....[The Nation] »
Angola, Sudan displace Nigeria in oil market
A number of African countries, including Angola and South Sudan, are fast becoming preferred exporters of crude oil to Asian countries, especially China. Before now... ....[The Punch] »
FG may review port concession agreements
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Mr. Hassan Bello, has hinted about plans to review the concession agreements between the Federal Government and port terminal operators.... ....[The Punch] »
Customs officers to undergo training in marine operations
The Customs Area Controller, Western Marine Command, Mr. Yusuf Umar, has said that officers of the command will undergo training in marine operations. Umar said this at a brief ceremony... ....[The Punch] »
Ghanaian bizmen, others invading Nigerian forex market – CBN chief
The Director of Monetary Policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Moses Tule, disclosed, yesterday, that Ghanaian businessmen and other African countries are invading... ...[Vanguard News] »
Nigerian man jailed for rape in London
38 year old Nigerian man, Olaoluwa Ibrahim was yesterday July 28th sentenced to jail by the Central Criminal Court in London for raping and stealing from a woman he attacked... ....[Linda Ikeji] »
Kano Airport undergoes safety test
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has successfully conducted a Site Acceptance Test (SAT) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano. ...[News24 NG] »
Okorocha threatens to sack striking workers
Imo state Governor, Rochas Okorocha has threatened to sack all striking civil servants in the state... ...[News24 NG] »
Ooni of Ife is not dead – Royal Traditional Council
The reported death of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, Olubuse II was on Wednesday denied by the Royal Traditional Council, RTC, of the town... ....[Daily Post] »
7 Die In Auto Crash In Cross River
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), has confirmed the death of seven persons in a ghastly motor accident involving a truck and a transport bus belonging to Calculux Company.... ....[Leadership NG] »
33 Ships Laden With Petroleum Products, Foods Expected In Lagos
Thirty three ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected at the Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos from July 29 to Aug. 8. The Nigerian Ports Authority... ....[Leadership NG] »
Briton arraigned for duping Nigerian partner of $8.8m
The Lagos State Government has arraigned an Indian-Briton chartered accountant, Deepak Khilnani, before a Lagos High Court, Ikeja, over an alleged $8.8million fraud... ....[The Nation] »
Massive shake up in Nigerian Army , as Buratai appoints new GOC
There was massive shake up in the hierarchy of the Nigerian Army as the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai appointed new General Officers Commanding the Divisions... ...[Vanguard News] »
Herdsmen bag 3 months imprisonment for stealing chickens
A Magistrates’ Court in Minna on Wednesday sentenced two Fulani herdsmen, Ali Yusuf and Buhari Saleh, to three months imprisonment each for stealing chickens and sheep... ....[P.M. News] »
Ministry hails Nigerian with 5.0 CGPA in Russian varsity
The Federal Ministry of Education on Wednesday in Abuja honoured Dr Victor Olalusi, who scored 5.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average in Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow... ....[The Punch] »
NDLEA nabs China-bound man with drugs in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 44-year-old man, Chide Chibude, for attempting to smuggle 1.185kg of cocaine to China. This is contained in a statement issued.... ....[The Punch] »
$8.8m scam: Court adjourns Briton’s arraignment
A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Wednesday adjourned till August 12, 2015, the arraignment of an Indian-Briton, Deepak Khilnani, who was accused of scamming his Nigerian business... ....[The Punch] »
House Of Representatives Wades Into WAEC Debt Crisis
The Nigerian House of Representatives has set up an Ad hoc Committee to intervene in the alleged debt crisis between the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and some states... ....[Channels TV] »
GEJ's ex-Chief Security Officer, Obua, critically ill at National Hospital
The former Chief Security Officer of former president Jonathan, Mr Gordon Obua is reportedly lying critically ill at the National hospital. According to friends of the former CSO... ....[Linda Ikeji] »
UNIBEN bans students from wearing earpieces, headsets following death of student
Following the death of the UNIBEN student, Rita, the school has banned students from wearing headsets and earpieces outside of their rooms. They say this is a security measure... ....[Linda Ikeji] »
Amaechi behind REC’s arrest – Family
State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Gesila Khan, has accused former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi... ...[Hallmark News] »
Naira gains N1 against dollar, trades N242/$1on parallel market
Apart from weeks of tumbling, the naira yesterday showed signs of gradual recovery as it was up by N1 against the dollar, having sold for N242/$1 on the parallel market against the N243/$1... ...[Hallmark News] »
Fake doctor nabbed in Abuja
An alleged fake doctor was nabbed in Abuja after serving in the Federal Health Ministry for nine years.. ...[News24 NG] »
Man to recieve 10 strokes of cane for getting drunk in public
A Kado Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, ordered that one Joseph Agegbe,30, be `given’ 10 strokes of the cane for getting drunk in public and unable to control himself. ...[News24 NG] »
Crisis looms for Abia State Assembly over N30 billion loan
It is alleged that members of the Abia State Assembly are heading to a major crisis after lawmakers of the All Progressive Congress Grand Alliance threatened to shutdown the leadership... ...[News24 NG] »
Fed Govt moves against rice waiver beneficiaries
The Federal Government has vowed to go after rice importers who enjoyed waivers to import but exceeded the quota granted them. Speaking in Abuja yesterday during a stakeholders’ meeting... ....[The Nation] »
Pinnick laughs off Keshi’s N1billion compensation claim
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has said he is not concerned about the law suit instituted by former coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi... ....[Daily Post] »
NFF cancels chartered flight for Dream Team
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has cancelled plans to fly out the country’s U-23 team on a chartered flight, ahead of this weekend’s African Championship qualifier... ....[Daily Post] »
Army arrests soldier who shot sporadically in Damaturu
The Nigerian Army has disclosed that the sporadic shooting heard around Damaturu metroplolis, Yobe State on Tuesday, was done by one of its soldiers. Acting Director, Army Public Relations,... ....[Daily Post] »
EFCC grills Saraki’s wife, PDP BOT’s chair for hours
Ailing Yar’Adua’s daughter makes appearance •I ’ve nothing to hide, says Senate President’s wife For about six hours yesterday, crack investigators of the Economic and Financial Crimes... ....[The Nation] »
Army rescues 30 persons from terrorists
•Military repels attack on COAS’ village The Army said yesterday that troops have rescued 30 persons, (including 21 children) from Boko Haram in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno... ....[The Nation] »
IGP Warns Against Scam Recruitment Into Police Force
The inspector general of police, IGP Solomon Arase, has warned Nigerians intending to join the police force to beware of fraudsters placing fake recruitment advertisements... ....[Leadership NG] »
Unsafe Injections Cause 2m Hepatitis Cases Annually –WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that about two million people a year contract hepatitis from unsafe injections. It added that there is an urgent need for countries to enhance... ....[Leadership NG] »
Benue Lawyers Petition Buhari, Police Over Killings
The Benue Young Lawyers Initiative for Peace and Justice has petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigeria Police Force over the spate of killings in the state... ....[Leadership NG] »
Cut-off marks: JAMB makes u-turn on post-UTME
Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, yesterday reversed its new admission policy which would have barred some qualified candidates from writing the post-Unified Tertiary... ...[National Mirror] »
Warri refinery comes alive as production resumes
Business activities at the refining section of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited, WRPC, in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State have resumed... ...[National Mirror] »
Buhari, six governors in Cameroon to discuss Boko Haram
President Muhammadu Buhari will today jet out to Cameroon to fine-tune plans with his Cameroonian counterpart, Paul Biya on how best to tackle the Boko Haram insurgency... ...[National Mirror] »
Court refuses to stop Saraki from performing official functions
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday refused an exparte application by five senators seeking to stop the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, from performing his constitutional... ...[National Mirror] »
Moses Shines Again As Chelsea Beat Barca
Victor Moses was in fine form again in the early hours of Wednesday (Nigerian time) as Chelsea won their second straight penalty shootout... ...[Complete Sports] »
Buhari Appoints Boroh As Niger- Delta Amnesty Programme Coordinator
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the appointment of Brigadier-General P.T. Boroh (rtd.), as the Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme for former Niger-Delta... ....[Channels TV] »
Buhari Decries Non-Payment Of Teachers By States
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday decried inability of some Nigerian states to pay teachers for many months. Speaking after receiving a briefing from the Permanent Secretary, Federal... ....[Channels TV] »
Ooni of Ife, Oba Sijuwade, dies at 85
THE Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, reportedly passed on, on Tuesday, at 85 years and seven months. He was born on January 1, 1930. Unconfirmed sources said... ....[The Punch] »
Troops displace insurgents from Shehu’s palace
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it had displaced the dreaded Boko Haram sect from the palace of the Shehu of Dikwa, Alhaji Mohammed El-Kanemi, which was hitherto used as a training site... ....[The Punch] »
Buhari appoints Boroh as coordinator of amnesty programme
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday approved the appointment of Brig. Gen. P.T. Boroh (retd.) as the Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme for former Niger Delta militants... ....[The Punch] »
US gave Buhari names of oil thieves –Source
The United States of America has handed over the names of Nigerian oil thieves to President Muhammadu Buhari, a member of the President’s entourage during last week’s visit to the US... ....[The Punch] »
Landlord asks Ekiti PDP to quit secretariat
The Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State has received an eviction notice, directing it to vacate its state secretariat in Ado Ekiti for failure to pay its rent... ....[The Punch] »
Zakari’s appointment as acting INEC chair proper –Presidency
The Presidency on Tuesday said despite the dust being raised in some quarters, President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointment of Amina Zakari as the acting Chairman of the Independent National... ....[The Punch] »
We only stopped Patience Jonathan from being driven to tarmac –FAAN
The convoy carrying the wife of the former President, Dame Patience Jonathan, was stopped from taking her to the foot of the aircraft on the tarmac of the Port Harcourt International... ....[The Punch] »
Ajimobi bars newsmen from Gov’s office press centre
GOVERNOR Abiola Ajimobi yesterday showed his contempt for journalism practice as he barred journalists from gaining entry into the popular press centre of the Governor’s office,... ...[Vanguard News] »
Aregbesola: Judge, Assembly disagree over probe modalities
Justice Olamide Folahanmi of Osun State yesterday, insisted that except she was given the copy of the reply by Governor Rauf Aregbesola to her petition, she would not appear in person... ...[Vanguard News] »
Senate Crisis: Drama as 35 APC, 46 PDP Senators pass vote of confidence on Saraki, Ekweremadu
THERE was drama Tuesday in the Senate during resumed plenary as 35 Senators elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC and 46 Senators elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP... ...[Vanguard News] »
Nigerian Army Repels Boko Haram In Buratai, Borno
The Nigerian Army says it has foiled two attempts by suspected Boko Haram insurgents to attack Buratai, a Borno town. According to a statement from the Acting Director of the Army Public... ....[Channels TV] »
Fayose approves N119m car loan for Ekiti workers
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, has approved the disbursement of N119m as car loans to 623 workers in the state public service. The state Commissioner for Finance, Chief Toyin Ojo,... ....[The Punch] »
Supporters gather as EFCC grills Sarakai’s wife
Supporters of Mrs. Toyin Saraki, the wife of Senate President Bukola Saraki, are gathering at the Wuse Zone II, Abuja’s office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission... ....[The Punch] »
Akpabio emerges Senate Minority Leader
The Peoples Democratic Party caucus in the Senate on Tuesday announced the appointment of Senator Godswill Akpabio (Akwa-Ibom North-West) as the Minority Leader in the Red chamber... ....[The Punch] »
Lai Mohammed is struggling to serve two masters, Tinubu and Buhari –PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has again responded to the governing All Progressives Congress, APC, by calling on the party to rather focus on burning national issues bordering on lack... ....[Daily Post] »
Nigerian boy survives being crushed to death after moving car drags him on a UK street
5 year old Nigerian boy, Omobolade Ogundare, was hit by a car on Bennett Street in Gorton and dragged along the street for a few kilometers on Saturday July 25th. He survived being crushed... ....[Linda Ikeji] »
16yr old kills 4yr old boy in Lagos, removes his intestines, kidney & penis
This has got to be one of the most painful/heartbreaking news I've heard in a while. A 16-year-old boy named Tajudeen Azeez, lured his 4 year old neighbour to a primary school... ....[Linda Ikeji] »
Leadership tussle in NIMASA may stall duty performance
The core mandate of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency(NIMASA) may have taken a back seat as the fierce battle to control the soul of the super-rich government agency... ...[Hallmark News] »
Buhari in Cameroon Wednesday over Boko Haram
President Muhammadu Buhari will travel to neighbouring Cameroon to consult with counterpart Paul Biya on Boko Haram's insurgency, presidential spokesman Femi Adesina said. ...[News24 NG] »
Kogi pensioners reject e-payment platform
Pensioners in Kogi State have rejected the e-payment platform used in handling the payment of their monthly pensions, saying that the system had led to discrepancies in pensions. ...[News24 NG] »
Lagos police command gets new spokesperson
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP), Fatai Owoseni, has appointed DSP Patricia Amadin as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command. ...[News24 NG] »
Buhari orders reps to resolve crisis in 6 hours
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the warring parties in the going crisis in the House of Representatives to resolve all pending issues within six hours, ahead of the resumption of house... ...[News24 NG] »
Akure residents groan over ban on okadas
Residents of Akure, the Ondo State Capital yesterday began to count their losses following the ban placed on members of the commercial motorcycles popularly known as Okada... ....[Daily Post] »
One killed as explosion rocks Lagos
One person was killed on Monday in an explosion that hit Golden Penny Flour Mills in Surulere area of Lagos State. The incident sparked fear among residents of the busy Eric Moore area... ....[Daily Post] »
Buhari to APC Reps: obey party’s directive on offices
Oyegun, Dogara, Gbajabiamila: there’ll be good news today President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday reiterated his stand on the National Assembly’s leadership crisis... ....[The Nation] »
2 Generals Clash Over DICON’s Top Seat
The outgoing director-general, Defence Industrial Corporation of Nigeria, DICON, Major General E.R. Chioba has refused to hand over to the newly appointed director-general... ....[Leadership NG] »
Mourinho Tips Mikel For Chelsea Captaincy
Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho, has said Nigeria midfielder Mikel Obi has what it takes to become captain of the club some day. According to telegraph.co.uk, Mourinho... ...[Complete Sports] »
29 people killed, many injured in fresh Borno attacks
At least 29 people were reportedly killed with many others sustained gunshot wounds when suspected members of dreaded Boko Haram sect attacked Dille community and other surrounding villages... ...[Vanguard News] »
Fire razed two buildings in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Fire service are battling to put off a raging fire on two buldings at 155 BDG, Abule Ado, on Mile 2 – Badagry expressway... ...[Vanguard News] »
AIB to probe four aircraft incidents
The Accident Investigation Bureau is investigating four aircraft incidents that occurred in two Nigerian airports in the last two months. The incidents involved four commercial airlines... ....[The Punch] »
Jauro assumes duty as NIMASA acting DG
Mr. Haruna Jauro on Monday formally took over from Mr. Calistus Obi as the acting Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency... ....[The Punch] »
Warri Wolves Beat El-Kanemi Warriors 5-0
Warri Wolves have moved up to the fourth spot on the Nigeria Professional Football League after the team recorded the biggest win of the 2014/2015 season in a rescheduled game... ....[Channels TV] »
Buhari, APC House Of Reps Members Meeting Ends In Deadlock
A closed-door meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress’ lawmakers in Nigeria’s House of Representatives has ended without concrete resolution... ....[Channels TV] »
I won’t resign, says deputy speaker, Lasun
House warns Gbajabiamila group against violence House of Representatives Deputy Speaker, Hon. Yusuf Lasun, yesterday vowed not to step down for anybody amid calls for his resignation... ...[New Telegraph] »
Crude falls below $54, threatens oil savings
Nigeria’s output to exceed 2.3m barrels daily The global benchmark Brent crude hit a four-month low yesterday, threatening the expected accretion to the Excess Crude Account (ECA)... ...[New Telegraph] »
Jonathan’s minister stole $6bn oil fund –Oshiomhole
Edo State Governor, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, yesterday stirred another controversy as he accused a former minister in the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan of stealing... ...[New Telegraph] »
INEC Commissioner, Salau, dies
Prof. Muritala Akinola Salau, INEC National Commissioner, representing South West, is dead. Salau,67, a former Vice Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)... ...[National Mirror] »
Exam fee: 19 states owe WAEC 4bn
19 out of the 36 states of the federation are currently owing the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) over N4 billion. The amount covers the examination fees of their sponsored... ...[National Mirror] »
Iheanacho Shines Again As City Thrash Vietnam
Nigerian youngster, Kelechi Iheanacho, was in fine good form once again as he was in Manchester City’s starting 11 against Vietnam in an international friendly... ...[Complete Sports] »
U.S. report indicts civilian JTF for recruiting children
Nigeria has not achieved much in its efforts to combat human trafficking across its borders, according to the 2015 Global Trafficking in Persons report. In the report presented on Monday... ....[The Nation] »
Ilorin: Police recover day old baby abandoned in a carton
A day old baby was Monday abandoned in a carton in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital. The baby was said to have been found along Adelodun road, GRA in the metropolis... ....[The Nation] »
EFCC arraigns 10, vessel over illegal oil deal
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)on Monday arraigned 10 persons and a vessel, MV Peace, over alleged oil bunkering. They were arrested with 200 metric tons of petroleum... ....[The Nation] »
Students, SERAP sue JAMB, UNILAG over cut-off marks
Some candidates seeking university admission have sued the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) at the Federal High Court in Lagos... ....[The Nation] »
PDP endorses Akpabio as Minority Leader
AHEAD of Tuesday's resumption of plenary by lawmakers, Southern Senators elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Monday jettisoned the issue of ranking... ...[Vanguard News] »
Impeachment: Court grants ex-Ondo deputy gov urgent hearing
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday granted an application by a former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, seeking urgent hearing in a fundamental rights enforcement suit... ....[The Punch] »
Senate forgery: Court rejects request to restrain police, AGF
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday refused an ex parte application by the Enugu-East Senator in the National Assembly, Gilbert Nnaji, seeking to restrain the Inspector-General... ....[The Punch] »
Police, DSS arrest Pastor, others for kidnapping in Ekiti
The Ekiti State Police Command and the Department of State Service have arrested a self acclaimed Pastor, Mr Babatunde Balogun, two women and 10 others in connection with kidnapping... ....[The Punch] »
APC chiefs may undermine Buhari’s policies –Falana
A legal practitioner, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), on Monday in Abuja alleged that some principal actors in the All Progressives Congress are mounting pressure on President Muhammadu Buhari... ....[The Punch] »
El-Rufai Sues Newspaper House For Defamation
The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has dragged the Union Newspaper based in Lagos, for publishing a story that he declared an asset worth 90 billion Naira at the Code of Conduct... ....[Channels TV] »
Rivers Governorship Tribunal: Court Dismisses Wike’s Application
The Rivers State governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has dismissed the motion filed by Governor Nyesom Wike, challenging the power of the Tribunal to sit in Abuja... ....[Channels TV] »
2015 WASSCE: WAEC Decries Mass Failure, Threatens To Withhold Results
Less than 45 per cent of those who sat for the 2015 West African Senior School Certificate Exams (WASSCE) passed with credit grade and above, a trend that would seem to have continued... ....[Channels TV] »
Nigerian Insurance Industry capitalisation hits ₦337bn
The Commissioner for Insurance, Fola Daniel, on Monday said the Nigerian Insurance Industry overall capitalisation has grown to ₦337 billion. The commissioner announced this... ...[BusinessDay] »
Boko Haram fighters behead three in Cameroon raid
Three villagers were beheaded during a weekend raid in Cameroon by Boko Haram jihadist fighters from neighbouring Nigeria, security forces said Monday. The attacks took place on Sunday... ....[The Guardian] »
Imo grounded as workers down tool over unpaid salaries
Okorocha: “The strike is uncalled for” Organized labour in Imo State Monday paralysed activities in the state putting various government establishments across... ...[New Telegraph] »
Obasanjo’s Prediction: By 2025, Africa will use common currency called Afri
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former Nigerian president has predicted that by the year 2025, the whole of Africa will use a common currency called Afri... ....[P.M. News] »
Passenger arrested for smoking on Arik London flight
The Airport Police Command has arrested one Lawal Oluwabusola for smoking cigarette on board Arik Air flight from London to Lagos. A statement by Mr Livinus Chukwuma Police Public Relations... ....[The Nation] »
UTME: Redistributed candidates list on JAMB website from July 31
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said that it has redistributed candidates who had cut-off marks less than what their first choice required to other institutions.... ....[The Nation] »
Oshoala to miss eight weeks with injury
Asisat Oshoala will be out of action for at least eight weeks with a knee injury. The Super Falcons striker was replaced in the 53rd minute of Liverpool Ladies’ 2-1 defeat to Notts... ....[Daily Post] »
Troops kill Boko Haram fighters on Dikwa-Maiduguri road
In compliance with the directive of Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, the Nigerian troops have increased the tempo of their offensive, leading to the killing of many... ....[Daily Post] »
Big Brother Africa 2015 cancelled
This is not good news for African viewers as the biggest reality TV show in Africa, Big Brother Africa (BBA) may not take place this year as expected... ...[Vanguard News] »
Our stand against homosexuality is irrevocable –Onaiyekan
Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, on Sunday said that the position of the Church in Nigeria against homosexuality was irrevocable... ...[Vanguard News] »
UniIorin working to develop Ebola vaccine, says VC
Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Ilorin (Unilorin), says the institution’s Ebola Research Committee is working toward developing a vaccine for the Ebola... ...[Vanguard News] »
PDP Asks Appeal Court to Disband Rivers Election Tribunal
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has requested the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bukachuwa to disband the National and States Houses of Assembly Election Petition... ...[National Mirror] »
Moses Scores, Named MVP As Chelsea Edge PSG
Nigeria forward Victor Moses was named man of the match as his goal set Chelsea on their way to a penalty shootout win over PSG on Saturday night. Full time ended 1-1... ...[Complete Sports] »
FG queries Perm Sec over NIMASA leadership tussle
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Mr. Muhammed Bashir, is currently in trouble over the recent leadership tussle in the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency,... ....[The Punch] »
Police confirm Senate forgery
The Nigeria Police have concluded their probe into the forgery of the Senate Standing Order and given a copy of the report to President Muhammadu Buhari... ....[The Punch] »
Three policemen face trial for assaulting pregnant woman
Three policemen who assaulted an eight-month pregnant woman in Lagos are currently undergoing orderly room trial, the Lagos State Police Command said on Saturday. The command’s spokesman,... ....[The Punch] »
States yet to get FG’s bailout funds –Oshiomhole
Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has said none of the 36 state governors has received his state’s share of the N713.7bn bailout fund from the Federal Government, meant to assist... ....[The Punch] »
Sanitation: Ogun deputy gov arrests 45 offenders
Ogun State Deputy Governor Chief, Yetunde Onanuga, on Saturday arrested no fewer than 45 persons in Sagamu and Ijebu Ode, who violated the state’s environmental sanitation law.... ....[The Punch] »
PDP condemns Ambode’s N39bn loan
The Lagos State chapter of Peoplea Democratic Party has strongly berated Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for hastily obtaining a N39.4bn loan from the World Bank. In a statement issued... ....[The Punch] »
Pharmacists Council seals 236 pharmacies, medicine stores in Ekiti
Pharmacists Council of Nigeria has sealed 236 pharmaceutical shops in Ekiti out of the 240 inspected for offences ranging from illegal sale of medicines and operating without... ....[The Punch] »
Damaturu Bombing: Death Toll Rises To 15
The number of dead persons, as a result of a bomb blast at a Sunday Market in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State has increased to 15. The Police spokesman in Yobe State, Mr Toyin... ....[Channels TV] »
Governor Udom Loses Bid To Stop Election Tribunal Holding In Abuja
The attempt by the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Emmanuel Udom, to stop the state’s election petition tribunal sitting in Abuja has proved abortive.... ....[Channels TV] »
‘Illegal oil deals may be responsible for banning of Nigerian oil tankers’
The alleged involvement of some of Nigerian oil companies in illegal oil lifting or oil theft is said to be responsible their ban by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).... ...[BusinessDay] »
Jonathan under pressure to talk- Abati
Reuben Abati, former presidential spokesman says President Goodluck Jonathan is under pressure from local and international media to grant interviews... ...[BusinessDay] »
House of Rep crisis: Gbajabiamila camp deny peace deal with Dogara
The All Progressives Congress’ (APC) members of the house of representatives in Femi Gbajabiamila’s camp, have denied reports of a peace deal with Yakubu Dogara’s group... ...[BusinessDay] »
Falconets whip Liberia 14-1 aggregate in FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers
The Nigerian under-20 women football team on Saturday in Abuja defeated their Liberian counterparts 7-0 to progress to the next round of the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers... ...[BusinessDay] »
UNILAG admission crisis: JAMB has outlived its usefulness –ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan Chapter, has kicked against the recent controversial policy of re-assignment of candidates to universities... ...[New Telegraph] »
Boko Haram Attacks Borno Villages, 15 Killed, Many Injured
Suspected members of Boko Haram sect has invaded Kwata Mai Kadir and villages in Askira- Uba local government area of Borno state killing 15 people and injured many residents... ....[Daily Times] »
El Rufai provides 77 patrol vehicles, 50 motorcycles to police
Kaduna State Government has procured 77 Hilux vehicles to assist the police in maintaining law and order in the state. Governor Nasiru El-Rufa’i, who disclosed this during a working visit... ....[P.M. News] »
Nigeria to play Djibouti or Swaziland in 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Nigeria will play Djibouti or Swaziland in a two-leg knockout tie in the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign following the African zone draw made in St Petersburg, Russia on Saturday... ....[P.M. News] »
Reps Crisis: Dogara, Gbajabiamila’s Loyalists Form New Group
Supporters of the Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara and some loyalits of Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila on Saturday met to form a new group, saying bickering is over. ....[Leadership NG] »
Tinubu behind EFCC’s invitation of Saraki’s wife, says Sen.Waku
ALL progressives Congress, APC chieftain, Senator Joseph Waku, Saturday, fingered former Lagos State governor and national leader of his party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of being behind... ...[Vanguard News] »
Buhari meets with Gbajabiamila in Aso Rock
The anointed candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, yesterday had a brief meeting with President... ....[Daily Post] »
Police guard shot dead as Otti escapes assassination attempt
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the 2015 general elections in Abia, Dr. Alex Otti, on Friday , escaped assassination attempt by unknown gunmen... ....[Daily Post] »
US-based lady accuses Timaya of rape, presents evidence
A United States (US) based lady has accused Timaya, Nigeria’s ‘Dem Mama’ crooner, of rape. The unidentified lady took to Instagram and shared chats between her and a person she claims... ....[Daily Post] »
Okagbare Finishes 2nd In London
Nigerian sprints superstar, Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteguonor, came close to winning the women’s 100 metres final in the London Diamond League Anniversary Games on Saturday... ...[Complete Sports] »
Iwobi Scores As Arsenal Thrash Lyon
Nigerian-born Alex Iwobi scored a spectacular goal in Arsenal’s 6-0 rout of French Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyon in the Emirates Cup on Saturday.... ...[Complete Sports] »
Probe: Don’t humiliate Jonathan, Igbo group warns Buhari
Igbo Leaders of Thought, a body of eminent Igbo personalities, has warned that the plan to probe the immediate past federal government should not be a ploy to humiliate political opponents... ....[The Punch] »
NHRC Stops 40-Year-Old Man’s Marriage To A Minor
The National Human Rights Commission has stopped the planned marriage of a 40-year-old man to a 13-year-old girl who is a primary 5 pupil of POWA Primary School in Abuja... ....[Channels TV] »
Nigerian Customs Seize Over 1,000 Smuggled Poultry Products
The Western Marine Command of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has seized over 1,000 cartons of smuggled poultry products. The products were impounded across the creeks and coastline... ....[Channels TV] »
Yobe State Police Command Recovers Weapons in Damaturu
Deadly weapons capable of causing major destruction to lives and property havebeen recovered by the Yobe state Command Police including six unexploded bombs... ....[NTA News] »
Disparity in pump price is due to different loading tank farms, says NUPENG
The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) ,on Friday, said the disparity in pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS) in Lagos was due to the loading of the product... ...[BusinessDay] »
CBN keeps benchmark interest rate at 13 per cent
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) kept its benchmark interest rate on hold at 13 percent on Friday, saying concerns about rising inflation and expected normalisation of U.S. interest rates... ...[BusinessDay] »
Chemical plant explosion kills five, injures 50 in Jos
At least five people have been killed in a chemical explosion at Laminga water treatment plant in Jos, Plateau State. The state’s police command spokesman, Emmanuel Abu, told the News... ...[New Telegraph] »
Fire service men rescue man from death by sex enhancer
The men of the Lagos State Fire Service said on Saturday that they rescued a 40-year-old man from death after he used a sex performance enhancer that enlarged his penis beyond expectation.... ...[New Telegraph] »
Anichebe strikes in WBA win
Nigerian striker, Victor Anichebe scored for English Premier League club, West Bromwich Albion in Saturday’s 4-1 win over Swindon Town in a friendly. Anichebe struck in the 23rd... ...[New Telegraph] »
Tanker Accident Kills 2, Injures 4 In Niger
Two teenagers were yesterday confirmed dead , four others injured and 30 houses and 22 shops burnt down as a petroleum tanker lost control and crashed near a micro finance bank at Kagara... ....[Leadership NG] »
Troops recapture Dikwa in Borno from Boko Haram
BARELY two weeks after the appointment of new Service Chiefs, troops have recaptured Dikwa town in Borno State from Boko Haram insurgents... ....[The Nation] »
Crack in militants’ camp forces cancellation of Tompolo’s meeting
Security concern sparked by opposition from several stakeholders yesterday forced the cancellation of a meeting of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND)... ....[The Nation] »
Warri, Port Harcourt refineries begin operations
The Warri and Port Harcourt refineries are back on stream, producing for local consumption, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele said yesterday... ....[The Nation] »
Fear of Buhari: Govs rush to declare assets
Overwhelmed by the new anti-corruption agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari, the 36 state governors have rushed to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to declare their assets... ....[The Nation] »
Kuku in US Hospital, Can’t Obey EFCC Summons till Sept. 30
Former Special Adviser to the President on Amnesty Programmes, Hon. Kingsley Kuku, is currently in the United States of America for a knee surgery, his lawyers have said... ....[Daily Times] »
I’m Ready for EFCC Probe, Says Kuku
Immediate past Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Kingsley Kuku has said that he is ready to assist the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission... ....[Daily Times] »
Boko Haram: Cameroun Extends Ban on Full Veil
Cameroun has extended a ban on full Islamic veils in parts of the country as it seeks to curb Boko Haram violence after a string of suicide bombings by female attackers... ....[Daily Times] »
Group Makes Case for NAFDAC DG
A coalition of 14 civil societies under the auspicies of African Arise for Change has condemn in strong terms false allegations against the Director General of the Nigerian Agency For Food... ....[Daily Times] »
FG, others shared N518.54bn in June —FAAC
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee, FAAC, yesterday night distributed from statutory and other revenue sources a total sum of N518.54 billion to the three tiers of government... ...[National Mirror] »
We won’t stop ex-militants’ meeting –Presidency
The Presidency on Friday said there was no plan to disrupt a meeting of top ex-Niger Delta militants previously scheduled to hold in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on Saturday (today)... ....[The Punch] »
Don’t intimidate us with EFCC, PDP senators warn FG
Senators elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party have warned the Federal Government against using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to intimidate them... ....[The Punch] »
I won’t short-change any zone –Buhari
The Presidency on Friday said that President Muhammadu Buhari would not short-change any part of the country on account of the voting pattern in the March 28 presidential election... ....[The Punch] »
Nigeria, Rwanda friendly postponed
A friendly game between Nigeria and Rwandan U-23 teams that was scheduled for Saturday in Kigali has been postponed. According to a senior official of Rwanda Football Federation, Bonnie... ....[The Punch] »
NASS crisis: “I will not step down” –Deputy Speaker tells APC
The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) may not end soon as the major players are showing no preparedness to shift grounds... ....[Daily Post] »
Mimiko bans ‘okada’ in Ondo
The Ondo State Government has ordered the suspension of commercial motorcycle (Okada) operations in Akure metropolis. The ban is effective from midnight of 24th July, 2015... ....[Daily Post] »
Arepo tragedy occurred because Buhari cancelled pipeline contract –OPC
Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) has blamed Arepo fire disaster on the revocation of its pipeline protection contract by President Muhammadu Buhari. Scores of persons involved... ....[Daily Post] »
NASS Crisis: Dogara, Lasun, Aregbesola, Oyegun in closed door meeting
DEPUTY Speaker of the House of Represen-tatives, Hon. Yusuf Lasun may have been pressured by his State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, to resign his position to foster peace... ...[Vanguard News] »
Governor Dickson calls for meeting of ex-militants to be cancelled
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, has called for the postponement of the proposed meeting of the leaders of ex-agitators in the Niger Delta, earlier scheduled... ....[Daily Post] »
Pay salaries, or face strike, NLC tells govs
Factional NLC leader Joe Ajaero on Friday advised state governors owing workers to pay their salaries to avoid protest by the organised labour. This is contained in a 10-point communiqué... ....[The Punch] »
Mikel Obi Determined To Stay At Chelsea
Chelsea’s Nigerian midfielder, John Mikel Obi, says he has no intention of leaving the London club. Signed to the club in 2006 and now second only to Captain John Terry as the longest... ....[Channels TV] »
NSE moves 132.78m shares worth ₦1.79bn
Investors at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday staked ₦1.79 billion on 132.78 million shares transacted in 3,388 deals as the market maintained a downward trend... ...[BusinessDay] »
NUC warns against virtual schools
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has called on Nigerians to stop patronising online universities and other degree awarding institutions operating online. ...[News24 NG] »
CJN bars politicians from his residence
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mahmood Mohammed, has banned politicians from coming to his residence or office. ...[News24 NG] »
Dear Nigerians, CBN Has Set Up A BVN Centre In South Africa
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has approved a centre to conduct biometric verification for Nigerians in South Africa. According to the Nigeria`s Consul General in South Africa, Uche Ajulu-Okeke... ...[360Nobs] »
Buhari will probe amnesty programme –Presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari will look into the amnesty programme for Niger Delta ex –militants, the Presidency has said. The Presidency explained that it will be wrong for Buhari to continue... ....[The Nation] »
Synagogue: ANC leaders commend Lagos stance on Coroner’s inquest
South Africa’s ruling Africa National Congress (ANC) Friday hailed the stance of the Lagos State government on the Coroner Verdict on the September 12, 2014 Synagogue building collapse... ....[The Nation] »
Tribunal Dismisses Motion Challenging Oduah’s Election
The Legislative Election Petitions Tribunal for Anambra on Friday dismissed a motion which sought to tender 45 volumes of documents in the petition challenging the victory of Sen. Stella... ....[Leadership NG] »
Lagos Police trail robbers who hypnotise victims in commercial buses
The Lagos State Police Command, on Friday said it was on the trail of some suspected criminals using handkerchief containing some substances to hypnotise people before robbing them... ...[Vanguard News] »
Balarabe Musa tells El-Rufai to publicly declare his assets
Former Governor of old Kaduna State, Alhaji Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa, has challenged Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to publicly declare his assets... ....[Daily Post] »
South African Police beat Nigerian to death
The President of Nigeria Union in South Africa, Ikechukwu Anyene, on Thursday, criticized the killing of a 30 year old Nigerian in Hillbrow, Johannesburg. Mr Emeka Ezinteje... ....[Daily Post] »
Ex-SEC DG, Arunma Oteh appointed World Bank Vice President
Former Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, Arunma Oteh, has been appointed Vice President (Treasury) of the World Bank.... ....[Daily Post] »
11 generals retire from Nigerian Army
Eleven generals of the Nigerian Army Ordinance Corps in Lagos State were on Friday pulled out of service. NAN reports that the officers were eight Major-Generals and 3 Brigadier-Generals who retired... ....[P.M. News] »
Dogara Inaugurates Committee On Legal Reforms
The Speaker of the House of Representatives in Nigeria has inaugurated a committee that will oversee legal reforms for various sectors of the Economy. While briefing the 22-man committee... ....[Channels TV] »
Obama to press African leaders on gay rights, corruption
US President Barack Obama has told the BBC he will continue to deliver his “blunt message” to African leaders about gay rights... ...[New Telegraph] »
Alleged embezzlement: EFCC moves against Kuku
To quiz Jonathan’s ex-Adviser on Amnesty Tuesday The last may not have been heard about the way and manner funds for the Amnesty Programme were executed... ...[New Telegraph] »
ICPC signs MOU with Bankers to fight corruption
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related offences Commission has restated its resolve to rid the country of fraud through effective partnership with the banking sector... ....[NTA News] »
Bailout: CBN restructures states’ loan repayment to 20 years
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved a restructuring of existing bank loans owed by state governments from a short term repayment period of about seven years to up to 20 years.. ...[BusinessDay] »
Six Nigerian girls rescued from prostitution in Burkina Faso
Six Nigerian girls have been rescued from prostitution in Burkina Faso after being tricked into leaving the country. ...[News24 NG] »
Federal High Court reaffirms ban on electricity tariff increase
A Federal High Court in Lagos reaffirmed its order restraining the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) from increasing electricity tariff. ...[News24 NG] »
Navy destroys 12 illegal refineries in Delta communities
Commodore Aliyu Sule, Commander of the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Delta, on Thursday said it destroyed 12 illegal refineries in Egbokodo and Kantu communities of Delta. ...[News24 NG] »
APC, PDP in new war of words over Amaechi
All Progressives Congress has hit back at the People’s Democratic Party after the latter alleged President Muhammadu Buhari was shielding former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi... ...[News24 NG] »
Permanent Secretaries in trouble over non-declaration of assets
The Code of Conduct Tribunal, on Thursday ordered two Permanent Secretaries from Adamawa state, Bala Usman and Mamud Abubakar, to appear... ....[Premium Times] »
Plateau lawmakers exchange blows at stormy session
The legislators argued over the sack and replacement of local council chairman. The post Plateau lawmakers exchange blows at stormy... ....[Premium Times] »
EFCC Arraigns 10 For Oil Bunkering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned 10 persons and a vessel, MV Peace for their alleged involvement in illegal oil bunkering before Justice Muhammad B. Idris... ....[Leadership NG] »
Police Warn Against Illegal Hiring Of Officers
The police high command has warned the general public to desist from using illegal routes to hire police operatives to guard them and their properties. The force spokesman, CP Emmanuel... ....[Leadership NG] »
Etisalat Sues NCC Over Concession Rift
Etisalat Nigeria, one of the top four mobile operators in the country, has dragged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) before a federal government high court in Lagos... ....[Leadership NG] »
We Were Distracted But Now Ready To Work –Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has admitted that the House has been distracted in the past weeks, saying that it is time for the federal lawmakers to settle... ....[Leadership NG] »
Don Jazzy Backs Out Of FIFA 15 Challenge With Davido
Don Jazzy revealed however early this morning that he wouldn't be placing the best anymore after messages from concerned fans. ...[360Nobs] »
Sanitation holds tomorrow
The monthly environmental sanitation will hold tomorrow in Lagos State between 7am and 10am. There will be restriction of movement during the exercise, the government said... ....[The Nation] »
Nigeria celebrates one year without polio
Nigeria today celebrates a year without poliomyelitis, popularly called polio virus, and is now on the verge of attaining poliofree status... ...[National Mirror] »
Basketmouth accuses Jonathan’s govt of stealing
Popular stand-up comedian, Basketmouth (real name Bright Okpocha), is in the news again. This time, it is because he has taken a swipe at the government of former President Goodluck... ....[The Punch] »
Corrupt judges should be prosecuted
CORRUPTION in the judiciary, especially on the Bench, engaged the attention of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mahmud Mohammed, at a recent event during which he revealed... ....[The Punch] »
Manufacturers kick as banks expand forex restriction list
Local manufacturers are just beginning to understand the full import of the list of 41-items declared not valid for foreign exchange by the Central Bank of Nigeria... ....[The Punch] »
Boko Haram holds territories in Borno, Yobe
Boko Haram Islamists are still holding on to some territories in Nigeria's troubled northeast, state governors from the region said on Thursday... ...[Vanguard News] »
What Tompolo, MEND leaders will discuss as they regroup in Bayelsa
LEADER of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta, MEND and High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, yesterday, summoned commanders and leaders... ...[Vanguard News] »
PDP dares Aregbesola to declare assets publicly over Osun financial crisis
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun state yesterday called on the state governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, to publicly declare his assets in order to prove that he has not corruptly... ....[Daily Post] »
Civil servant commits suicide in Bauchi
Residents of Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi have been thrown into a state of mourning following the death of a 26-year-old civil servant, Daniel Haruna, who committed suicide. Haruna... ....[Daily Post] »
NNPC is Nigeria’s engine room of corruption –Saraki
Senate President Bukola Saraki has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to thoroughly investigate the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)... ....[Daily Post] »
Rivers Assembly calls on DSS to desist from further arrest
The Rivers State House of Assembly has called on the Director of State Security Services to desist from further arrest and intimidation of any officials involved directly in election... ....[Daily Post] »
Army parade fake recruiter, asks Nigerians to ignore adverts on social media
The Nigerian Army has advised members of the general public to disregard any recruitment campaign into the Nigerian Army through Facebook. This statement was made when one Samuel Omoh... ....[Daily Post] »
Fani-Kayode says US aided Boko Haram, hails Buhari for rejecting same-sex marriage
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused the United States of helping Boko Haram to become a strong sect. According to him, the world power failed to classify Boko Haram... ....[Daily Post] »
Oliseh: I’m Tracking Nigerian Players In Europe
Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has revealed that he has already swung to action by monitoring Nigerian players in Europe. The former Nigeria captain was recently given a three-year... ...[Complete Sports] »
Amuneke Hails Eaglets After Big Win
Golden Eaglets coach Emmanuel Amuneke is impressed with the way his side dismantled Henfield Football Club 6-1 in Wednesday’s friendly match at the NFF\FIFA Goal Project... ...[Complete Sports] »
NYSC bars pregnant women, nursing mothers, PG students
The National Youth Service Corps has barred prospective corps members that are pregnant and nursing babies from participating in the national service across the country... ....[The Punch] »
Don’t be selective in your probes, PDP tells Buhari
National Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Olisa Metuh, on Thursday, urged the Federal Government to probe every corrupt politician and not to be selective... ....[The Punch] »
Gunmen kidnap 92-year-old monarch in Bayelsa
Gunmen have abducted a 92-year-old monarch, His Royal Highness, Christian Otobotekere, in Bayelsa State. Otobotekere, father of a former Commissioner for Science and Technology... ....[The Punch] »
Okada riders protest extortion in Ondo
Hundreds of commercial motorcyclists, popularly called okada, trooped to the streets of Akure, the Ondo capital, on Thursday to protest against alleged extortion by the officials... ....[The Punch] »
Our absence has increased vandalism –OPC
Pan-Yoruba group, Oodua Peoples Congress, says the increase in pipeline vandalism started after the organisation stopped protecting oil pipelines. The group said this while reacting... ....[The Punch] »
Buhari Will Probe Jonathan’s Government Only –Presidency
There is now a confirmation that the Presidency is ready to commence probe of ministers and other government officials who served under the President Jonathan administration... ....[Channels TV] »
Gombe Blasts: 36 Confirmed Dead
At least 36 people have been confirmed dead in the Dadin Kowa and Duku motor parks explosions on Wednesday evening in Gombe State, north-east Nigeria. Declaring the figures on Thursday... ....[Channels TV] »
Global oil tanker association orders Buhari, NNPC to lift ban on 113 oil tankers
A ban on 113 oil tankers by Nigerian state oil company Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) must be lifted immediately as no grounds have been given for the measure, the global oil tanker industry association said in a letter of protest.... ....[P.M. News] »
NUC disowns Maryam Abacha American University
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has warned that degrees obtained from Maryam Abacha American University of Niger Republic (MAAUN) are sub-standard and will not be accepted in Nigeria... ....[P.M. News] »
Boko Haram planning to bomb my residence –Osinbajo
Nigeria Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo who has been visiting camps of Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs in the North east as well as paying sympathy visits to victims and survivors of Boko Haram insurgency raised alarm on Thursday that the insurgent group is planning to bomb his residence.... ....[P.M. News] »
Bombs Kill 29 as Nigerian Leader says US Hampering Fight
Bomb blasts blamed on Boko Haram killed 29 people in Nigeria and 24 in Cameroon, officials said Thursday after Nigeria's new president warned that the U.S. refusal to sell his country strategic weapons is "aiding and abetting'' the Islamic extremist group... ...[VOA News] »
Nigerian scammers buy exploit kits to defraud Asian businesses
A small group of Nigerian scammers is using more sophisticated methods to defraud mostly Asian businesses, including buying exploit kits and malware from experienced coders, according to a new report... ...[PCWorld] »
Taylor Swift Apologizes To Nicki Minaj For 'Missing The Point'
On Thursday, after Taylor Swift got her first taste of what it feels like to be on the wrong side of the Internet for half a second, the pop star apologized for starting drama with Nicki Minaj... ...[Huffington Post] »
OAU workers suspend strike as Ooni intervenes
Aggrieved members of the Non-Accademic Staff Union, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, have suspended a strike they embarked upon about three weeks ago... ....[The Punch] »
“I am too big to be bribed by any player” – Oliseh
Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has warned players and their agents, not to think about bribing him in order to be selected. In the past, many national team handlers have been accused... ....[Daily Post] »
Buhari knows who to blame for 1985 coup; I helped him emerged in 2011 –Dasuki
Embattled former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd), has cleared the air on his involvement in the 1985 coup that led to the ouster of incumbent President Muhammadu... ....[Daily Post] »
Dakuku Peterside not eligible to run for Governor –Wike
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Wednesday told the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja that Mr Dakuku Peterside of All Progressive Congress (APC) was not eligible to contest the 2015... ....[Daily Post] »
Former Minister, Over 8,000 PDP Members Defect TO APC In Kogi
Former Minister of Police Affairs, Humphery Abba, former member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustee, Mrs Halima Alfa and more than 8,000 members of the PDP have defected... ....[Channels TV] »
Import cost highest in Nigeria among peers
Following the identified impediments to fast clearing of cargo at Nigerian seaports, the total sum invested on importing, clearing and taking delivery of a container from any Nigerian... ...[BusinessDay] »
Scores killed in Ogun pipeline explosions
NNPC shuts supply system Scores of suspected oil pipeline vandals and others were killed yesterday in Arepo, an Ogun State community bordering Lagos, while trying to steal petrol... ...[New Telegraph] »
EFCC goes after Saraki’s wife, Yar’Adua’s daughter
Senate president alleges smear campaign over report on unremitted $20bn oil revenue The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned Senate President Bukola Saraki’s... ...[New Telegraph] »
Buhari: Ex-ministers stole 1m oil barrels daily
Says I’ll be fair to all regions Economy’ll be fixed after 18 months President returns after four-day US tour President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday revealed... ...[New Telegraph] »
Tiwa Savage, Hubby welcome baby boy
Mavin Records’ pop diva Tiwa Savage has delivered a baby boy, PM NEWS gathered. The good news was shared by the singer’s husband/manager Tunji ‘Tee Billz’ Balogun... ....[P.M. News] »
First class graduates to serve in universities –NYSC DG
The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, Brig-Gen. Johnson Olawumi, on Wednesday said graduates with first class degrees would, henceforth, be deployed to teach in universities... ....[The Punch] »
Youths shut Otuoke varsity, demand indigenes’ appointment
There was tension in Otuoke, home town of former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, on Wednesday, as aggrieved youths of Bayelsa State, shut down Federal University, Otuoke... ....[The Punch] »
Damaturu Checkpoint Explosion: Police Recover Unexploded Bombs
Police in separate operations on Wednesday recovered arms and unexploded bombs in the wreckage of a Highlander jeep at the Damaturu Checkpoint bombing site... ....[Channels TV] »
Boko Haram militants attack Buratai in Borno state
Boko Haram militants burned down houses, including the family home of Nigeria’s new army chief, in a village in the northeast of the country on Tuesday, a policeman, military source... ...[BusinessDay] »
Aviation sector loses over ₦100bn annually to open sky policy’
The Nigeria aviation sector may be losing over ₦100 billion annually to shoddy implementation of open sky agreement with foreign countries, stakeholders at a business forum said... ...[BusinessDay] »
OPEC sees oil drop as short-term, expects stronger demand
A drop in oil prices this month is likely to be short-term and will not deflect OPEC from its policy of keeping output high to defend market share, delegates from Gulf OPEC members... ...[BusinessDay] »
There is no room for gay rights in Nigeria, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has ruled out any chance of Nigerian being pressured by the America into legalising homosexuality in the country... ....[The Guardian] »
Medical study says fatherhood makes men fat
A study by Northwestern University physicians noted that men gain an average of 1.5 to 2 kilogrammes after becoming first-time fathers while their single counterparts lose weight over... ...[New Telegraph] »
Buhari rebuffs fresh US gay marriage offer
A fresh attempt by the United States to get Nigeria to become more liberal towards gays and same sex marriages has been rebuffed by President Muhammadu Buhari who insisted... ...[New Telegraph] »
Imo poll: Ihedioha losses at tribunal
The Imo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has struck out the petition of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDD) in the April 11 governorship poll in Imo State... ...[New Telegraph] »
Buhari Tells US Diaspora: Nigeria Will Trace Oil Money
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has said his government will trace and recover what he called "mind-boggling" sums of money stolen from the oil sector... ...[VOA News] »
Buhari On CNN, Says Chibok Girls’ Return Is Priority
President Buhari has again made it clear that the safety and return of the Chibok girls is a priority to his government. Answering questions on the CNN programme, Amanpour, President Buhari... ....[Channels TV] »
Yobe Residents Commend Army Chief’s Visit
Residents of Yobe State, north-east Nigeria, have praised the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai, for his three-day working visit to the state... ....[Channels TV] »
Buhari Meets With U.S Chamber of Commerce
President Muhammadu Buhari says there is no going back on privatization, challenging American investors to come and invest in Nigeria. President Buhari said this in Washington at a dinner... ....[Channels TV] »
No corrupt APC member’ll escape justice —Buhari
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, said that no corrupt member of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), or associates will go scot-free in his anti-graft war... ...[Vanguard News] »
Plane crash averted at Lagos airport
An air crash was averted on Tuesday afternoon at the Lagos airport as the tyre of a commercial aircraft belonging to AeroContractors blew up just as the plane was taking off... ....[The Punch] »
We need N108 billion to revive Mathematics – NMC DG
To revive the study of Mathematics in Nigeria, the Federal Government should declare a four-year national emergency in Mathematics, Director/Chief Executive Executive Officer... ....[The Punch] »
University of Ibadan student stripped naked for theft
There was a mild drama at the University of Ibadan yesterday as a 200 level student of the Theatre Arts Department was caught and stripped naked for alleged theft... ....[Daily Post] »
Buhari donates N200m for fight against Ebola in Africa
President Muhammadu Buhari has donated about N200 million ($1 milliom) for Ebola recovery and reconstruction in Africa. The president made the announcement at the International Conference... ....[Daily Post] »