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The United States Embassy in Abuja has confirmed the convoy of former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, collided with one of its cars on Monday. ....[Premium Times] »

The Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, on Monday recommended punishments for 31 civil servants who went late to work during the governor’s unscheduled visit to the state secretariat... ...[Premium Times] »

At least three people were killed Monday in a deadly clash between rival cult groups in Elega and Ago-Odo areas of Abeoluta, Ogun State capital, police and residents said.. ....[Premium Times] »

A new vehicle worth N13 million was sold at an undervalued rate just a week after purchase. The post EFCC arrests Adamawa University VC,... ....[Premium Times] »

Mr. Akpabio escaped death early Monday after his car got involved in an accident along the Airport Road in Abuja.... ....[Premium Times] »

The Dangote Group is building an Automation Skills Development Centre valued at N160million in Lokoja, Kogi State. Speaking at the Ground Breaking Ceremony on Friday, the President... ...[Hallmark News] »

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has threatened to close down four commercial banks in the state over their alleged refusal to pay several millions of naira as taxes to government coffers.... ...[Hallmark News] »

History was made in the ongoing weekly MTN Project Fame West Africa 8.0 as Emmanuel Amos Anderson became the firstcontestant in the history of the competitionto be eliminated and then readmitted... ....[Linda Ikeji] »

A pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God has been suspended for inviting Fuji artiste, Pasuma to minister at the church's crusade. ...[News24 NG] »

The former governor of Akwa Ibom, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has been admitted to hospital after surviving an auto crash in Abuja. ...[News24 NG] »

Academic activities collapsed Monday at the Polytechnic Ibadan as members of the Academic staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Polytechnic Ibadan chapter, embarked on an indefinite strike... ....[The Nation] »

The Nigeria Air Force has announced the full deployment of its aircraft to combat the security crisis in Nigeria’s north-east. Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall, Sadique Abubakar... ....[Channels TV] »

A Church service was reportedly disrupted by four masquerades who flogged the pastors and the worshipers in Epinmi Akoko area of Ondo state. ... ...[Vanguard News] »

Liverpool signed teenage Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi on Monday and immediately sent him out on loan to German club FSV Frankfurt. The post Liverpool sign Nigerian starlet Awoniyi... ...[Vanguard News] »

Inundated with consumer complaints, the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has summoned all electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) in the country to a hearing... ...[Vanguard News] »

Men of the Edo State Police Command have arrested the Managing Director of the Ofure Royal Medical Centre located at Upper Uwa Street, Benin City, Dr. Omokhomion Kingsley... ....[Daily Post] »

Former Power Minister, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, on Monday in Enugu rated governments at various levels low in the area of psychiatric and mental health care. He said this was worrisome... ....[Daily Post] »

Veteran Nollywood act, Segun Arinze, has disclosed he has six children from different women, including one from his ex-wife, Ann Njemanze. The movie star recently made this known in a chat... ....[Daily Post] »

Gunmen numbering about 20 suspected to be thugs, Sunday morning, broke into a Benue State High Court premises making away with a 60 KVA Marapco generator. ... ....[Daily Post] »

Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves were $31.43 billion on August 27, up 1.12 percent from $31.08 billion a month earlier, data from the central bank showed on Monday. ... ...[BusinessDay] »

Africa’s richest man, Nigerian Aliko Dangote, said on Monday he would build a cement plant in Zimbabwe, a major boost for the southern African country... ...[New Telegraph] »

A 50-year old female politician, Mrs. Ronke Adelugba, was on Sunday night allegedly beaten to death in her house in Akure, the Ondo State capital, by policemen... ...[New Telegraph] »

Popular musician Terry G, Channel O presenter, Denrele, Nollywood actress, Grace Amah and a host of other stars were Monday ejected from their hotel in Abakaliki where they had lodged... ...[New Telegraph] »

PREMIER League star John Obi Mikel has fathered two secret love children with different women, reports The Sun on Sunday. The post Mikel secretly fathers two children from different women... ...[Vanguard News] »

Barely three months to the governorship election in Bayelsa State, it appears that the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party in the state is far from over. It was learnt on Sunday... ....[The Punch] »

The Pakistani and Indian High Commissioners to Nigeria have disagreed over reports that the two Nigerian students that were arrested in India are on their way to join the terrorist group,... ....[The Punch] »

Ikeja Electric has notified its customers at Alausa, Ikeja Shopping Mall, Allen Avenue, Ogundana, Alade, Aromire and environs that there will be power interruption for four days. ... ....[Daily Post] »

Chief Security Officer to President Goodluck Jonathan, Gordon Obuah, has denied allegation of purchase of three mobile stages worth $6.9m, for public appearance of his boss. ... ....[Daily Post] »

The Department of State Services (DSS) said it has arrested some members of the ruthless Islamist sect, Boko Haram that executed bombings in Potiskum, Kano, Zaria and Jos. In a statement issued... ....[P.M. News] »

Nigeria’s Islamic extremist rebels Boko Haram are trying to extend their violent campaign across the country including Lagos, the country’s largest city, an intelligence official said... ....[P.M. News] »

Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, will on Monday lead the Nigerian delegation to participate in the 4th United Nations Conference of Parliamentary Heads holding at the organisation’s headquarters in New York... ....[The Nation] »

Manchester City have announced the signing of midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne from Wolfsburg for a fee reported to be around £55million. The Belgium international... ....[Daily Post] »

Seven communities were on Sunday flooded in Demsa and Numan local government areas of Adamawa state, following heavy flow of water from Kiri dam in the state. Kiri dam is in Guyuk Local... ....[Daily Post] »

A total of 57,743 Nigerians are living as refugees in various camps in the Republics of Cameroon, Chad and Niger, the National Emergency Management Agency has said. According to NEMA... ....[The Punch] »

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said appointing a new chairman for the Peoples Democratic Party is a waste of time, saying what the party needs is a caretaker committee... ....[The Punch] »

Squadron Leader Adekunle Suara (pilot), wife of Wing Commander N. Hassan, wife of Wing Commander I. B. Musa, Warrant Officer Etim and Air Craft Woman Naomi Adekunle were among victims... ....[The Punch] »

Gunmen on Sunday kidnapped Vanguard columnist, Dornu Kogbara, at her residence in Nkpogu area of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Kogbara was said to have been whisked away... ....[The Punch] »

Borno State Governor, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, has said terror group, Boko Haram, has killed no fewer than 56 persons in a fresh attack on a village in the state. The governor said this... ....[The Punch] »

Former ministers under the administration of former president, Dr Gooduck Jonathan, on Sunday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to give some credit to the former president and not “condemn,... ....[Channels TV] »

Nigeria beat rivals, Angola 74 – 65, on Sunday to win the 2015 African Basketball Nations Cup for the first time in history. The historic win for D’Tigers... ....[Channels TV] »

Seven people lost their lives on Sunday when a commercial bus and an articulated vehicle ran into each other on the Ogbomoso-Oyo road. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered... ....[The Guardian] »

Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare completed a disappointing World Athletics Championships on Sunday at Beijing in China by losing out in the race for a place on the IAAF Athletes Commission. ... ....[The Guardian] »

Health officials in Sierra Leone on Sunday confirmed an Ebola death less than a week after the country’s last known patient was discharged from a hospital.... ...[New Telegraph] »

Popular music twins, PSquare escaped death Sunday morning after being involved in an accident along the every busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. They were on their way back from a gig in Ibadan,... ...[New Telegraph] »

Six-time champions Enyimba are now three points clear of the chasing pack in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after a 0-0 draw with Sharks on Sunday. ... ...[New Telegraph] »

Chelsea winger Victor Moses will join West Ham on loan before the end of the transfer window, according to Sky sources. The Nigerian international is yet to feature for the English... ...[New Telegraph] »

Former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi has hinted that his successor, Nyesom Wike might have converted from Islam to Christianity. Amaechi said Wike used to posed as a Muslim when he served... ....[P.M. News] »

Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno on Saturday presented N100,000 cash assistance and clothing materials to each of the parents of the 219 girls abducted at the Government Secondary School, Chibok.... ....[P.M. News] »

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday wrote off the economy, accusing the Buhari administration of destroying it since assuming office on May 29. In a statement... ....[The Nation] »

Former Governor Audu Abubakar, this morning, emerged the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the November 21 governorship election in Kogi State. Audu defeated nine other... ....[Daily Post] »

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has recommended the sale of the nation’s three refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna due to some challenges the agency described... ....[The Punch] »

The Federal Inland Revenue Service would soon go after multinational companies, corporate organisations and individuals who are evading payment of taxes in the country... ....[The Punch] »

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have qualified for the final of the 2015 Afrobasket. The Nigerian side defeated Senegal 88-79 in overtime... ....[Channels TV] »

Nigeria’s agricultural imports declined by 11 percent from N738 billion imported in Q1 to N664 billion in Q2 2015, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its latest foreign... ...[BusinessDay] »

INDIGENOUS audit firms have decried the poor implementation of the country’s local content law, which they accuse the government of flouting, with incessant appointment of foreign audit... ....[The Guardian] »

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a probe of former President Goodluck Jonathan; his Chief Security Officer, Gordon Obuah; and immediate past Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani... ...[New Telegraph] »

Real Madrid got their season up and running when Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez struck twice in a 5-0 drubbing of Real Betis on Saturday while La Liga champions Barcelona edged Malaga 1-0... ...[New Telegraph] »

Nigeria’s 4 x 400 metres relay team on Saturday in Beijing, China gave Team Nigeria a final chance of winning any medal at the 15th World Athletics Championships... ....[P.M. News] »

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has obtained closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage of how Arik Air staff, Ikechukwu Chibuzor Oliver smuggled three bags of cocaine... ....[The Nation] »

The death toll from the ghastly motor accident which occurred at the Nkalagu junction of the Enugu-Abakaliki express road on Friday, has reached seven. ... ....[The Punch] »

Arsenal had to work hard to find a way past 10-man Newcastle as a second-half own goal from Fabricio Coloccini secured a narrow 1-0 Premier League victory on Saturday... ...[Vanguard News] »

The Inspector-General of Police Solomon Arase on Saturday said about 40,000 policemen between the rank of Constable and Inspector would be promoted in the next two months. ... ...[Vanguard News] »

Twenty persons have died of cholera in Shira Local Government Area (LGA), Bauchi State. This is contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria by the Information... ....[Daily Post] »

President Muhammadu Buhari has distanced himself from two documents containing promises on what he would achieve in his first 100 days in office. A statement from his Senior Special... ....[Daily Post] »

An Air Force helicopter has crashed at the site of the Old National Defence Academy in Kaduna, North West Nigeria. The helicopter was on its way from the NAF base in Kaduna en route Abuja.... ....[Channels TV] »

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Akoko-Edo local government area of Edo state, Captain Samson Amineshi (rtd), has been reportedly killed by unidentified... ....[P.M. News] »

A plot to bomb the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, has been uncovered by the Department of State Services, which smashed a spying network mounted at the airport... ....[The Punch] »

The Lagos State Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Taofik Gani, has called for the prosecution of ex-governor Babatunde Raji Fashola.... ....[Daily Post] »

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Bayelsa State Command has seized 130.9 kg of narcotic drugs suspected to be Cannabis Sativa, otherwise known as Indian hemp in the state. ... ....[The Punch] »

As regional efforts continue in countering the Boko Haram insurgency, Chad has sentenced 10 members of the Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, to death on terror charges. ... ....[Channels TV] »

Troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade of the Nigerian Army on Friday discovered and destroyed an Improvised Explosives Device(IED) making factory in Borno State. ... ....[Channels TV] »

Nigerian comedian Julius Agwu had an exclusive chat with Channels TV’s UK correspondent, Doris Okenwa, ahead of his Crack Ya Ribs concert in London. ... ....[Channels TV] »

The prices of imported rice and maize on Friday slightly decreased at the Mile 12 market in Lagos State for the week ended, August 28, a commodity index sheet made available by Novus Agro... ...[BusinessDay] »

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon E. Arase, has appointed Acting ACP Olabisi Alofe Kolawole as the new Force Public Relations Officer. Kolawole becomes the first female police... ...[BusinessDay] »

Wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun, yesterday denied that she was arrested for alleged money laundering of about $300,000 in London. She spoke in Abeokuta... ...[New Telegraph] »

Jose Mourinho’s treatment of Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro is to be discussed by world governing body, FIFA. Carneiro’s role was downgraded after she and head physio Jon... ...[New Telegraph] »

The Abuja home of Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki, was on Friday engulfed by fire. The fire reportedly started on the top floor of the two-storey building. TheCable reports... ....[Daily Post] »

Former Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi has refused to appear before the judicial commission of inquiry probing his administration’s sale of valued public assets... ....[Daily Post] »

Senate President President, Bukola Saraki today (Friday) inaugurated a 14 man ad-hoc Committee on Power with Senator Abubakar Kyari as Chairman, bringing to five all Committees inaugurated... ....[Daily Post] »

President Muhammadu Buhari has granted licences to 65 Nigerian companies to construct modular refineries. The post Buhari approves 65 licences for private refineries... ...[Vanguard News] »

Nigerian afro-pop singer, Yemi Alade narrowly escapes death far away in London in the earlier hours of today. The post Yemi Alade escapes death In London...[Vanguard News] »

The Borno Ministry of Health on Friday said that over 500 cases of Diarrhea and vomiting had been recorded in 22 Internally Displaced Persons’ Camps in the state capital... ....[The Punch] »

Equities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange rose on Thursday for the first time this week with the market capitalisation rising by 0.3 per cent or N29bn to close at N9.669tn. ... ....[The Punch] »

Representatives of not less than 100 Indian companies on Friday said that more Indian companies and investors were willing to take advantage of Nigeria’s huge investment environment. ... ...[BusinessDay] »

A High Court Judge in Osun, Justice Folahanmi Oloyede, has filed a motion in an Osogbo High Court, challenging the Osun State House of Assemnbly’s handling of a petition she forwarded to it.... ....[P.M. News] »

Authorities in Lagos have shut down churches across the city after a glut of complaints over noisy worship... ...[News24 NG] »

Federation of Muslim Women Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) has decried the use of young girls wearing hijab (veil) for suicide-bombing. ...[News24 NG] »

There are strong indications that the on-going restructuring and reforms in the Lagos State Civil Service will soon be extended to the 20 Local Governments and Local Council Development... ...[Vanguard News] »

Reports reaching DAILY POST say the Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Professor Ade Adefuye, is dead. According to sources at the embassy, the late ambassador died... ....[Daily Post] »

Former Minister of Works, Mike Onolememen has challenged Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State to substantiate his claim that N140 billion was expended on consultancy services... ....[Daily Post] »

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, are in the semi-final of the 2015 African Basketball Championship after beating Gabon 88 points to 64... ...[Complete Sports] »

ONE person has reportedly been killed in the Ita Faji area, Lagos Island, Lagos State, after some hoodlums stormed a naming ceremony and unleashed mayhem... ....[The Punch] »

No fewer than seven people died on Thursday, while nine others were left in critical conditions after a commercial bus collided with a truck conveying diesel on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.... ....[The Punch] »

The Four Brigade Command of the Nigerian Army says it has identified six military officers, who attacked some officials of the Edo State Committee on War Against Indiscipline... ....[The Punch] »

Workers of the Ministry of Information have staged a protest against what they described as the ministry’s negligence of staff welfare and gross misappropriation of public funds. ... ....[Channels TV] »

Oil firm declares force majeure NNPC cuts off-takers from 43 to 16 The crude exports from Nigeria suffered a dip yesterday as Shell, the country’s biggest oil producing company, announced... ...[New Telegraph] »

In what seems a desperate determination to recover their money from loan defaulters, some commercial banks in Nigeria have put up for sale, a number of houses, hotels, petrol stations.... ...[BusinessDay] »

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions has commenced investigation into allegation of illegal spending of N567 billion by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)... ...[New Telegraph] »

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended an Arik Air crew member, Chibuzor Oliver Ikechukwu over his alleged role in the 20 kilogramme of cocaine seizure by the United Kingdom Border Force... ....[The Nation] »

A 32-year-old agent, Ayomide Adewale, has been arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ebute Meta, Lagos on charges of stealing and fraudulent act. Adewale... ....[The Nation] »

The decomposing body of a 33-year-old man, Gbenga Ogundana, has been discovered by Police detectives in Akure, Ondo State capital, after he reportedly committed suicide... ...[Vanguard News] »

The Ohaneze Youth Council, OYC, has expressed deep anger over President Muhammadu Buhari’s latest appointment for the positions of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,... ....[Daily Post] »

Glo Premier League star striker Tunde Adeniji on Thursday scored twice as the Super Eagles defeated Amakson Academy of Abuja 3-0 in a practice match at the Abuja National Stadium. ... ....[Leadership NG] »

President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the appointment of Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (rtd) as the new Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). He replaces Alhaji Dikko... ....[The Nation] »

The Super Falcons on Thursday in Abuja thrashed Katsina Spotlight Queens 7-0 in a friendly match to prepare for the 11th All-Africa Games (AAG) holding in Brazzaville, Congo. ... ...[Vanguard News] »

A 24-year-old woman Blessing Edet has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her fiancé, Edet Ebong, 33, to death with a kitchen knife over his demands for sex... ....[Linda Ikeji] »

Nnamdi Kanu-led Radio Biafra has announced its presence in South Western State of Lagos. The controversial station, which recently floated a TV station in south eastern part of the country... ....[Daily Post] »

In what can be interpreted to mean slamming a curse on his supposed political party, erstwhile Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to former President, Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has claimed that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is not looking good... ....[Daily Post] »

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has said it has nullified the alleged suspension of the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh... ....[Daily Post] »

Holders Barcelona, will begin the defence of their Champions League crown in Group E, where they will face Bayer Leverkusen, Roma and BATE. The game against the Serie A side... ....[Daily Post] »

As part of efforts to decongest Kaduna Prisons, the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Abubakar Tanimu Zalani, has freed 100 inmates with minor offences... ....[Daily Post] »

Barcelona’s superstar, Lionel Messi, has won the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award, beating his team-mate Luis Suarez and perennial rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, to the prize.... ....[Daily Post] »

The National Universities Commission has released a list of 57 illegal degree awarding institutions operating in Nigeria or any of its other campuses in the country. The Executive Secretary... ....[The Punch] »

The Police in Ekiti have quizzed the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State, Chief Idowu Faleye, in connection with the dud cheque issued to pay for the rent of the state... ....[The Punch] »

Angry youths in Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi State on Thursday, went on a rampage to protest the appointment of the new Emir of Misau... ....[The Punch] »

About 200 residents of Majidun, a community in Ikorodu, Lagos, western Nigeria on Thursday protested to the Lagos State House of Assembly following the alleged killing of three... ....[P.M. News] »

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointments of Engr. Babachir David Lawal as Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Alhaji Abba Kyari as Chief of Staff to the President... ....[Channels TV] »

President Muhammadu Buhari and the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, met behind closed-doors in the Presidential Villa Abuja. Bishop Kukah, declined comments... ....[Channels TV] »

Ogun state judiciary workers will no longer enjoy automatic promotion but will have to go through competitive examinations and intensive interviews before any raise.. ....[Premium Times] »