Saraki receives ministerial list
Senate President, Olubukola Saraki has finally received the list of ministers to work in the cabinet of President Muhammadu. Saraki who made the disclosure on his Twitter handle, confirmed... ...[Vanguard News] »
Posts
Suspected robbers drown to death while escaping with N13,000, mobile phone
Nemesis has caught up with two alleged robbers as they got drowned inside a canal while escaping with a mobile phone and N13,000 snatched from their victim in the Ojota area of Lagos. ... ....[Daily Post] »
Tribunal nullifies Senator Marafa’s election
Reports reaching DAILY POST have it that the election petitions tribunal sitting in Jalingo, Taraba state, has nullified the election of a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, senator, Bashir... ....[Daily Post] »
CAF Fine Nigeria, Congo DR $5k For Crowd Trouble
The Confederation of African Football have fined the Nigeria Football Federation for failing to control the crowd during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier... ...[Complete Sports] »
Ondo workers protest non-payment of 2 months salaries
The civil servants in Ondo State on Wednesday embarked on two-day warning strike following the non-payment of their two months salaries by the state government from the Federal Government’s... ....[The Guardian] »
8 docked for stoning VIPs at Ilorin prayer ground
Eight persons were on Wednesday arraigned in an Ilorin Magistrates’ Court in connection with the disturbance at the Muslim prayer ground on Sept. 24. The accused persons are Aliyu Immam,... ....[The Guardian] »
LAGBUS passengers escape death as bus catches fire
A busload of passengers escaped death around 1045am today when the LAGBUS coach in which they were in heading to Lagos caught fire at Berger bus-stop on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway... ...[New Telegraph] »
FG begs ex-militants over delay in allowance payment
Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh (retd.), has urged ex-militants, enrolled under the scheme, not to be agitated over the delay in the payment... ....[The Punch] »
Judge withdraws from Saraki’s case over negative reports
Justice R. Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Abuja has remitted Senate President Bukola Saraki’s case to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mahmud Mohammed, for reassigning... ....[The Punch] »
Tompolo’s pipeline security contract still intact –NIMASA DG
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has debunked reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has terminated the federal government's pipeline security deal... ...[Vanguard News] »
PDP senators kick as Buhari fails to submit list of ministers
ABUJA--PRESIDENT Muhammed Buhari failed to meet up with his earlier promise of submitting list of nominees to the Senate before the end of September. The president had assured... ...[Vanguard News] »
Alaibe Pulls Out Of Bayelsa Governorship Race
APC Governorship aspirant and former Managing Director of the NDDC, Mr. Timi Alaibe has pulled out of the race to become the flag bearer for the APC in the Bayelsa State governorship. ... ....[Channels TV] »
CBN adjusts FX peg again, naira firms at unofficial market
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) adjusted its exchange rate peg on Wednesday to N196.95 against the dollar from the 197 set since July, traders said, quoting a broadcast... ...[BusinessDay] »
Three Ondo indigenes die in Hajj stampede, seven missing
The Ondo State Government has confirmed the death of three persons from the state in the last Thursday’s stampede in Saudi Arabia, in which over 700 pilgrims around the world died. ... ....[Daily Post] »
Jonathan should be credited for Polio eradication, not Buhari –PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that the delisting of Nigeria from polio endemic nations by the World Health Organization (WHO) was made possible by the past PDP-led Federal... ....[Daily Post] »
Buhari wants Senate’s nod for FIRS, AMCON, NCC Chiefs
The Senate on Tuesday received communications from President Muhammadu Buhari requesting confirmation of the appointments of Mr. Babatunde Fowler as Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland... ....[The Nation] »
Buhari seeks NASS approval of $200m loan for Lagos State
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday sought the approval of the House of Representatives to obtain 200 million U.S dollars loan from the World Bank for Lagos State. ... ....[The Guardian] »
Falae: We were not part of any ransom –Police
The Nigeria Police have distanced themselves from any form of ransom, that was paid for the release of a former Secretary to the Federal Government, Chief Olu Falae. ... ...[New Telegraph] »
Falae: Afenifere demands end to cattle rearing in Yorubaland
The Pan socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has called on the Federal Government to abolish nomadic system of cattle rearing in order to stop the criminality allegedly... ....[The Punch] »
Blogger arraigned over money-laundering story against Amosun’s wife
The Ogun State Police Command on Tuesday arraigned a blogger and social media activist, Emmanuel Ojo, before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court for allegedly publishing false news... ....[The Punch] »
Saraki’s wife represents Aisha Buhari at UN meeting
Toyin Saraki, the wife of the embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki, represented Aisha Buhari, the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari at the meeting of Organisation of African First... ...[Vanguard News] »
Hajj tragedy: 64 Nigerians dead, 240 missing
The National Hajj Commission, has confirmed that of Nigerian casualties at the September 24 Kuna stampede has risen to 64. Similarly, as many as, 240 Nigerian pilgrims were still missing... ...[Vanguard News] »
84 Senators Pass Vote Of Confidence On Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki
84 senators have passed a vote of confidence on Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki. Following the vote of confidence, a rowdy session ensued in the Senate. ... ....[Channels TV] »
Pro-Saraki Groups Barricade National Assembly
As the National Assembly resumes sitting on Tuesday, hundreds of protesters have barricaded the entrance of the National Assembly in Abuja singing solidarity songs in support of the Senate... ....[Channels TV] »
Nigeria’s oil exports under threat from theft crackdown
Nigeria’s latest effort to combat theft could imperil its oil income lifeline, compounding the damage the crude price fall has done to its finances, access to dollars and imports... ...[BusinessDay] »
Dangote to commission Tanzanian cement plant on October 10
Africa’s foremost cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement is set to commission its new 3.0 million metric tonnes per annum cement plant located in Mtwara District of Tanzania on October 10,... ....[Daily Post] »
Umahi stops govt officials’ salaries for lateness
The Ebonyi State Governor, Chief Dave Umahi, on Monday stopped the October salaries of several top government functionaries for lateness. Those affected included the newly appointed 13... ....[The Nation] »
Niger Accountant General, one other died in Saudi stampede
Niger State Accountant General, Alhaji Shehu Kontagora, was among those killed in the stampede that occurred in Saudi Arabia last week. His remains had been found in one of the morgues... ....[The Nation] »
Senate resumes Tuesday
The Chairman, Senate Adhoc Committee on Media and Publicity, Senator Dino Melaye, on Monday said the Senate will resume on Tuesday after a six- week recess. Melaye, who stated this... ....[The Nation] »
Emir Sanusi marries 18-yr-old Adamawa princess
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, at the weekend, married Sa’adatu Barkindo-Musdafa, the daughter of the Lamido of Adamawa, Muhammadu Barkindo-Musdafa. ... ....[Daily Times] »
Unilag students protest invasion by bedbugs
Irate students of the University of Lagos, early Monday morning, protested the invasion of their hostels by bedbugs and mosquitoes. The protesting students sealed the two entrances... ....[Daily Times] »
Buhari stops special allowance for Villa security personnel
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered that the payment of special allowances for security personnel in the Presidential Villa be stopped. The president has reportedly refused to sign... ....[Daily Times] »
NNPC to axe 10,000 franchise outlets workers
An estimated 10,000 workers of about franchise outlets of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) across the country may soon lose their jobs over mounting debt profile... ....[Daily Times] »
Falae: Akure youths want activities of Fulani herdsmen curtailed
Some youths under the auspices of Akure Youth Coalition (AYC) and drawn from the four local governments comprising Akure kingdom Monday demanded the immediate prosecution... ...[New Telegraph] »
Maritime workers threaten to shut ports over unpaid salaries
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria on Monday threatened to shut down seaports on Friday if the Nigerian Ports Authority failed to pay six months outstanding salary arrears... ....[The Punch] »
FG declares Thursday public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2015, as public holiday to mark the nation’s 55th Independence celebration. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior,... ....[The Punch] »
Osun monarch accuses police of leaking information to cultists
The Olufon of Ifon, Oba Moruf Magbagbeola, has said some policemen in his domain are in the habit of divulging privileged information to cult groups tormenting residents of the community.... ....[The Punch] »
APC dismisses Sylva’s claim, orders fresh gov primary
The All Progressives Congress on Monday ordered for a fresh governorship primary to select the party’s candidate for the November governorship election in the state. ... ....[The Punch] »
NGO decries high rate of new HIV cases
Dr Bola Oyeledun, the Chief Executive Officer, Centre for Integrated Health Programme, has raised the alarm over the high rate of new HIV infections in Nigeria. Oyeledun said this... ....[The Punch] »
I won’t quit as FIFA president –Blatter
Sepp Blatter says he will not stand down as Fifa president because of the criminal proceedings opened against him by Swiss investigators. The Swiss, 79, is suspected of signing a contract... ....[The Punch] »
I paid ransom to be freed, Falae opens up
A former Secretary to Government of the Federation, Olu Falae, on Monday confessed that his family paid ransom to his abductors before he was freed on Thursday. ... ...[Vanguard News] »
Police Inspector to die by hanging for murder in Port Harcourt
Justice Adolphus Enebeli of Rivers State High Court yesterday sentenced a Police Inspector, Mr. Samuel Timothy to death by hanging. The post Police Inspector to die by hanging for murder... ...[Vanguard News] »
Nigeria Wins Seven Nods At AMAA 2015
A total of seven awards were given to Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), which was held in South Africa over the weekend. Of the 28 categories, Kunle Afolayan’s... ....[Channels TV] »
LASU wants male staff to proceed on paternity leave
The Lagos State University (LASU) on Monday advised its male staff members to avails themselves of paternity leave, approved for workers in Lagos state’s Public Service. ... ...[BusinessDay] »
Edo Assembly adopts 60-day business calendar
The Edo House of Assembly on Monday adopted a business calendar of 60 days for the first session, second quarter of the sixth assembly. Moving the motion for the adoption of the business... ...[BusinessDay] »
Nigeria’s teledensity increases by 7.08% in 6 months – NCC
The teledensity in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry increased by 7.08 per cent within six months. Teledensity or level of telephone penetration measures the percentage... ...[BusinessDay] »
Suspected cultists set house, cars ablaze in Lagos
Suspected cultists on Sunday set ablaze a building and two vehicles at Ogijo, Ikorodu, a Lagos suburb. The arsonists were said to attacked the properties belonging to the father of a leader... ....[The Nation] »
Six fire incidents in Lagos on Saturday
Fire incidents are on the rise in Lagos. The State Fire Service attended to six cases on Saturday. The Director of Fire Service, Rasaq Fadipe warned Lagos residents to be more safety... ....[The Nation] »
Bayelsa Guber: Group Wants APC To Bar Sylva, Alaibe
The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been called upon to stop the two front runners in the party’s governorship primary election in Bayelsa State, Chief... ....[Leadership NG] »
Hoteliers beg Aregbesola to pay debts
Some hoteliers operating in Osun State have asked Governor Rauf Aregbesola to defray bills incurred by guests of the state government who lodged in their facilities. The hoteliers said this... ....[The Punch] »
FIFA ethics committee probes Blatter, Platini
FIFA president Joseph Blatter and European supremo Michel Platini are under investigation by the ruling body’s ethics committee over a payment from 2011 revealed in a Swiss criminal... ....[The Punch] »
Psychiatric patient hangs self in Ondo
A 52-year-old psychiatric patient, identified as Tope Ogunmodede, has reportedly hanged himself in his house located at the Lafe area of Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Friday. ... ....[The Punch] »
Army Destroys Illegal Bunkering Site In Rivers State
The Nigerian Army has destroyed an illegal oil bunkering site in Rivers State. Troops of Sector 2 Operation Pulo Shield carried out anti illegal oil bunkering operation in Tamunotonye Ama... ....[Channels TV] »
Bayelsa: APC to conduct fresh primary next week as Sylva heads for court
Former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, is set to hit back at the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the cancellation of the disrupted September 22 primary... ....[Daily Post] »
Appeal Court judge dies in Saudi stampede
A judge of the Court of Appeal, Justice Abdulkadir Jega, was among the over 700 pilgrims who died in Thursday’s stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia. Justice Jega’s body, according to reports,... ....[The Nation] »
Five dead, others missing in Lagos boat mishap
Five persons were confirmed dead on Saturday and five others missing after a boat accident along Lagos-Ikorodu waterways. The mishap which occurred around Bayeku- Igbogbo in Ikorodu... ....[The Nation] »
President Buhari Welcomes Nigeria’s Removal From List Of Polio-Endemic Countries
Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed Friday’s announcement by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that polio is no longer endemic in Nigeria. ... ....[Leadership NG] »
WHO lauds Okonjo-Iweala on new appointment
The World Health Organization welcomes the appointment of the Chair-elect of the Board of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. In a statement by WHO Director-General... ....[Daily Times] »
Boko Haram: Nigeria fails to show up at UN appeal event for IDPs
The United Nations, Chad, Niger and Cameroon appealed on Friday for help for millions of people in the Lake Chad Basin region forced to flee the violence of Boko Haram and hit with repeated... ...[New Telegraph] »
Hajj: Gombe declares five pilgrims missing
Five pilgrims from Gombe State have been declared missing in Saudi Arabia. The Executive Secretary, Gombe State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Usman Gurama told newsmen in Mina,... ....[The Punch] »
BPL: Tottenham thrash Man City 4-1
Tottenham thrash Manchester city 4-1 at White Hart Lane to bag three points in a match that saw Harry Kane net his first goal of the season. ....[The Punch] »
Kano directors pay N18m monthly to 1,830 ‘ghost’ cleaners
The Kano State Government has uncovered 1,830 ghost workers out of the 2,490 casual workers engaged as street cleaners by the state Refuse Management and Sanitation Board... ....[The Punch] »
Stampede: Taraba confirms death of Hajj leader, two wives
The Taraba State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has confirmed the death of the state’s Amirul Hajj for the 2015 pilgrimage, Alhaji Abbas Ibrahim, the First Class ruler of Zing. ... ....[The Punch] »
Three Gunmen, One Policeman Killed In DSS Kogi Office Attack
Three suspected insurgents and a Policeman have died after an attack on the Department of State Services, DSS, in Lokoja the Kogi State capital. Explosions and gunfire were reported... ....[Channels TV] »
Chad’s economy to contract 1% on oil slump, Boko Haram
Chad’s GDP will contract by 1 percent this year from 5 percent growth in 2014 due to plunging crude prices and the negative impact of neighbouring Nigeria’s Boko Haram Islamist... ...[BusinessDay] »
Swiss Police Open Criminal Case Against FIFA Head Blatter
FIFA President Sepp Blatter has been interrogated by Swiss federal police over alleged financial corruption. Switzerland's attorney general's office says it opened criminal proceedings... ...[VOA News] »
Veteran journalist Bilikisu dies in hajj stampede
Veteran journalist Hajiya Bilkisu Yusuf has been confirmed dead in Thursday’s deadly stampede at the Jamarat Bridge outside Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Over 700 pilgrims died in the incident,... ....[The Nation] »
Over 200 terrorists surrender
The Nigerian Army has announced the surrender of another batch of over 200 members of the extremist Boko Haram sect. In a statement Friday afternoon, the spokesperson of the Nigerian Army,... ....[Daily Times] »
10 die in Ondo crash, truck driver flees
No fewer than 10 persons lost their lives in a fatal auto crash on Akure-Owo Expressway in Uso town, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The crash, which was said to have occurred... ....[The Punch] »
Falcons drop to 38th in FIFA ranking
Nigeria’s senior women national team have dropped nine places to 38th in the latest Fifa world ranking released on Friday after failing to secure an Olympics ticket. ... ....[The Punch] »
Troops Dismantle Boko Haram Terrorists Fuel Depot
Following a tip off by well meaning citizens, troops of three division have swooped over and dismantled a Boko Haram fuel dump located at Ladu Dumbawa ward, Guzamala Local Government area... ....[NTA News] »
NNPC may sell refineries that don’t meet ultimatum on rehabilitation – GMD
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it may sell refineries that fail to work optimally by the expiration of the 90-day ultimatum for their rehabilitation. Ibe Kachikwu,... ...[BusinessDay] »
Policeman kills self, two others in Yobe
The incident which took place at the Nangere Police Division in the state was reported to have occurred in the early hours of Friday. The post Policeman kills self, two others in Yobe... ...[Vanguard News] »
U.S Directs $45m To Support Countries Fighting Boko Haram
The White House says it would send up to 45 million dollars in defense services, including military training, to support African countries in their efforts to defeat the Boko Haram sect... ....[Channels TV] »
Eid prayer: Eight arrested over attack on Saraki, others
The Kwara state police command has arrested eight people in connection with the attack on Senate President Bukola Saraki and other personalities at the Ilorin Yidi praying ground... ....[The Nation] »
Mourinho: Mikel Amazing In Walsall Victory
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho reserved special praises for the Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi in the Blues' 4-1 Capital One Cup win over Walsall on Wednesday... ...[Complete Sports] »
Hoodlums Disrupt Eid-el-Kabir Prayer In Ilorin, Attack Saraki
Hoodlums who disguised as worshippers on Thursday disrupted the Eid el-kabir prayers in Ilorin and attacked Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki, with stones and sachet water... ....[Leadership NG] »
Oshiomhole shifting goalposts –Sylva goes on the warpath
Former Bayelsa governor, Timipre Sylva has denied the claim by Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State that he truncated the electoral process during the controversial governorship primaries... ....[Daily Times] »
Edo police arrest 46 suspected cultists
The Police in Edo State have arrested 46 suspected cultists in Esan West Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the suspects were arrested during a raid in Ekpoma,... ....[The Punch] »
Saudi crown prince orders probe into deadly hajj stampede
Saudi Arabia's crown prince ordered an investigation into the stampede at the hajj pilgrimage that left more than 700 dead on Thursday, the official Saudi Press Agency reported. ... ...[Vanguard News] »
717 Die In Deadliest Hajj Stampede Since 2006
At least 717 pilgrims were killed on Thursday in a crush at Mina, outside the Muslim Holy City of Mecca, where two million people are performing the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi... ....[Channels TV] »
Oshiomhole, Sylva Trade Words Over Botched Bayelsa Governorship Primaries
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday cancelled the Bayelsa State governorship primary election held on Tuesday. The election, held in Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, the state... ....[Channels TV] »
Former SGF Olu Falae Freed
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, has been freed by his abductors. His younger brother, Sunday Falae, told Channels Television... ....[Channels TV] »
Oliseh Invites Arsenal’s Iwobi For Cameroon, Congo Friendlies
Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has added Arsenal youngster, Alex Iwobi, to the list of invited players for next month's international friendly games against DR... ...[Complete Sports] »
Pellegrini: ‘Important’ Iheanacho Is Injured
Nigerian teen star Kelechi Iheanacho is doubtful for Saturday’s lunch time kick against Tottenham Hotspurs at White Hart Lane after missing Manchester City’s... ...[Complete Sports] »
OPC launches manhunt for Falae’s abductors
Agbekoya threatens showdown with kidnappers Oodua People’s Congress, OPC, yesterday launched a manhunt for the abducted former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF.. ...[National Mirror] »
Troops arrest Boko Haram’s top commander, 43 others
The Nigerian Army has said troops involved in the on-going counter terrorism operation have arrested a top Boko Haram Commander identified as Bulama Modu and 43 others... ....[The Punch] »
Troops arrest Boko Haram’s top commander, 43 others
The Nigerian Army has said troops involved in the on-going counter terrorism operation have arrested a top Boko Haram Commander identified as Bulama Modu and 43 others... ....[The Punch] »
Copyright: Court adjourns Paul Play’s case against Etisalat
A Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned further proceedings till November 23, 2015, in an alleged copyright infringement suit filed by a popular Nigerian musician, Paul I.K. Dairo,... ....[The Punch] »
Armed Robbers Kill 2 policemen, bank staff, cart away N25M LG salaries
Gunmen on Wednesday killed two policemen and two staff of a new generation bank during a robbery operation in Ogaminana, Adavi Local government area of kogi state... ...[Vanguard News] »
EFCC Re-Arraigns Ex-Jigawa Governor, Sons, Others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has re-arraigned the former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido and his two sons, Aminu and Mustapha, before the Federal High Court... ....[Channels TV] »
Saraki Blames Opposition For His Ordeal
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has declared that he’s being hounded by those who are not in support of his rise to the position of the Senate President... ....[Channels TV] »
Buhari Orders Arase To Rescue Former SGF, Falae
President Mohammadu Buhari has directed the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, and other security agencies to take all necessary action to ensure the safe and speedy rescue... ....[Channels TV] »
Naira stabilises across markets as CBN eases CRR to 25%
The naira on Tuesday closed stable against the dollar across all segment the foreign exchange, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) cut the Cash Reserve Requirement (CRR)... ...[BusinessDay] »
Bonds yields fall, interbank lending rates go up
Yields on Nigerian bonds declined on Wednesday after the central bank slashed its cash reserve ratio by 6 percentage points to boost liquidity in the banking system... ...[BusinessDay] »
Lagos records new cases of bird flu
New incidences of bird flu have been recorded in Lagos State, with an estimated 60,000 birds already affected, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. Executive Secretary of the Poultry... ....[The Punch] »
NDLEA asks judge to withdraw from Kashamu’s fresh suit
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has asked Justice Ibrahim Buba of a Federal High Court in Lagos to withdraw himself from a fresh suit filed by Senator Buruji Kashamu. ... ....[The Punch] »
Army arrests soldier training militants, uncover arms cache in Rivers
The Nigerian Army has arrested a rogue soldier, who specialised in training Niger Delta militants, during its arms and ammunition mop-up in Kula Community, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area... ...[Vanguard News] »
Olu Falae kidnapped in Ondo
According to a report on Channels Television, a former secretary to the government of the federation, Chief Olu Falae, has been kidnapped in his farm in Ondo State ....[The Punch] »
Sallah: FG declares Thursday, Friday holidays
Federal Government has declared Thursday and Friday this week as public holidays to mark the celebration of this year’s Id-El-Kabir. A statement by the Director of Press, Ministry... ...[New Telegraph] »
91-year-old woman dares Ambode
Roseline Ololo, 91, has notified police authorities of her intention to picket the office of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos; accompanied by members of civil society groups... ....[Daily Times] »
IGP must produce Saraki Tuesday –Tribunal
The Code of Conduct Tribunal has restated its order directing the Inspector General of Police to arrest and produce the Senate President, Bukola Saraki , before it by 10:00am on Tuesday... ....[The Nation] »
21 Ships To Arrive Lagos Ports With Petroleum Products, Food
Twenty one ships laden with petroleum products, food and other goods are expected to arrive Lagos ports from Monday to Sept. 30. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) stated this... ....[Leadership NG] »
Produce Bukola Saraki by Tuesday, Code of Conduct Tribunal tells IG of Police
Chairman, Code of Conduct Tribunal has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase to bring Senate President, Bukola Saraki, before the tribunal on Tuesday, 22 September by 10:00 am.... ....[P.M. News] »
Fire guts LIRS office
The office of the Lagos Inland Revenue Service on the third floor of Good Shepherd building, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, has been gutted by fire. The incident, which occurred on Monday... ....[The Punch] »
Gov Ganduje raises fears over negotiation with Boko Haram
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has warned that the Federal Government must be careful in its resolve to negotiate with the dreaded Boko Haram sect. ...[News24 NG] »
Northern group calls for Saraki’s resignation
The travail currently suffered by Senate President Bukola Saraki may have been made worse by a group identified as the Northern Ethnic Nationalities Unity Congress, NENUC... ....[Daily Post] »
Mourinho Hails Costa As Wenger Blasts Ref
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has hailed Diego Costa’s as Chelsea’s hero after the striker helped the Premier League champions defeat rivals Arsenal 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.... ...[Complete Sports] »
ASUP Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Wages
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike action over the non-payment of salaries by six states of the federation. ... ....[Channels TV] »
Report: HID Awolowo dies at 99
The matriarch of the Awolowo family, Chief Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, is dead. Mama, 99, as she is fondly called by many, died on Saturday. She would have turned 100 on November 25... ...[New Telegraph] »
EPL: Moses strike helps West Ham ‘hammer’ City, as Ighalo’s brace sinks Newcastle
Arsenal see double red in 2-0 Chelsea defeat Super Eagles striker Victor Moses opened his West Ham account in stunning fashion with his long range first half effort... ...[New Telegraph] »
Wenger: FA should investigate Costa
The Football Association should look into how Chelsea striker Diego Costa escaped a red card at Stamford Bridge, says Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. ... ...[New Telegraph] »
Eight Boko Haram suspects surrender to troops – Army
Says dozens rescued, two towns recaptured The Nigerian Army Saturday, disclosed that eight suspected Boko Haram suspects, have surrendered to troops of the 21 Brigade. ... ...[New Telegraph] »
D’Tigers Beat Mali, Win AAG Bronze
Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, ended their sojourn at the 2015 All Africa Games with a bronze medal after beating Mali 57-55 on Friday... ...[Complete Sports] »
NDLEA Arrests Six For Allegedly Swallowing $156,000
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a Bureau De Change operator and five other suspected members of a money laundering syndicate, for swallowing $156,000... ....[Channels TV] »
Gas Explosion Kills Four In Port Harcourt
Residents of Eliozu in Port Harcourt, Rivers State are still in shock over the gas explosion that killed four persons on Thursday (September 17) evening. ... ....[Channels TV] »
Alleged False Asset Declaration: Tribunal Orders Saraki’s Arrest
The Code of Conduct Tribunal has ordered the arrest of the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki for failing to appear before the Tribunal to answer charges of alleged false declaration... ....[Channels TV] »
Enyeama, Mikel, Moses Return To Super Eagles
Vincent Enyeama, Mikel Obi, Victor Moses and Odion Ighalo are among 24 Super Eagles players called up for next month’s international friendlies against Congo DR and Cameroon in Belgium. ... ....[Channels TV] »
FG to sell LNG tender cargo to Brazil’s Petrobras
Nigeria’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant at Bonny Island is to sell a cargo loading later this month to Brazil’s Petrobras, trade sources said. ... ...[BusinessDay] »
Pastor, Mallam jailed over Ekiti fertilizer fraud
A pastor of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Anjorin Adanikin and a Mallam, Maliu Aliyu, were sentenced to one year in prison on Thursday for defrauding local farmers in the distribution... ....[The Nation] »
EFCC Declares Okereke, Fugitive DG Of NATFORCE Wanted
Emmanuel Osita Okereke, director general of the National Task Force to Combat Illegal Importation of Small Arms, Ammunition, and Light Weapons, NATFORCE, has been declared wanted... ....[Leadership NG] »
Senators, Reps Yet To Collect August Salary
Strong indications have emerged that the economic down turn being experienced in the country has hit the National Assembly with attendant cash crunch which has resulted into non payment... ....[Leadership NG] »
Gunmen killed five in Plateau
Gunmen killed at least five people in a mainly-Christian village in Nigeria's restive Plateau state, police said on Thursday after the latest violence... ...[Vanguard News] »
Ex-Governor Akpabio’s credit card fails in London hotel
Former Governor, Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State, was Thursday, denied access to check into a luxury five-star hotel, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, in the Knightsbridge area of London... ....[Daily Post] »
Researchers discover natural defence against HIV
Researchers at Michigan State University were part of a team to discover a new natural defense against HIV infection. The team’s discovery, featured in the current issue... ...[National Mirror] »
FIFA Presidency: Odegbami Rejects NFF Conditions
—Refuses To “Hobnob” With Corrupt Elements Aspiring FIFA presidential candidate Chief Olusegun Odegbami has flatly rejected the Nigeria Football Federation directive... ...[Complete Sports] »
Lagos to buy new helicopter
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State is planning to buy a new helicopter for the state. Lagos State currently has two Bell 412 helicopters, with each costing $6.7m (N1.319bn), according... ....[The Punch] »
Ghanaian candidates’ results best in past three years –WAEC
The West African Examination Council said candidates from Ghana had produced best results in West African Senior School Certificate Examination in the past three years.... ....[The Punch] »
Secondary school students arrested for cultism in Imo
The Imo State Government officials have arrested some students of the Emmanuel College, Owerri cult related activities, the Imo State Governor, Chief Rochas Okorocha, has disclosed.... ....[The Guardian] »
Police arrest Indian national in Lagos over visa scam
The Nigeria Police have arrested a Dubai-based Indian national, Mr Mohammed Shazul, for allegedly procuring a Dubai visa using a Nigerian man’s name without his consent. ... ...[New Telegraph] »
Cholera kills 16 in Maiduguri IDP camp, MSF calls for help
Cholera has killed 16 people in three camps in Nigeria housing over one million people who have fled the Boko Haram insurgency, the medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) said.. ...[New Telegraph] »
Banks go overnight borrowing as cash squeeze bites harder
Analysts recommend 23% CRR Nigerian lenders are strategising on a combination of options such as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s overnight borrowing, Standing Lending Facility, (SLF)... ...[BusinessDay] »
‘Don’t panic,’ Emefiele tells banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, ruled out on Thursday a naira devaluation and told people not to panic about the government shifting its bank accounts... ...[BusinessDay] »
Chelsea v Maccabi Tel Aviv: Mourinho drops Mikel for 19-yr old star
Baba Rahman makes his Chelsea debut and there is a return to the side for Oscar. The post Chelsea v Maccabi Tel Aviv: Mourinho drops Mikel for 19-yr old star... ...[Vanguard News] »
I won’t devalue naira, says Buhari
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari said, Wednesday, in Paris, France, that he opposed a further weakening of the naira and openly endorsed the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s policy of restricting... ...[Vanguard News] »
Onyema Grabs Powerlifting Gold, Sets New World Record
Nigerian Powerlifter, Esther Onyema on Wednesday afternoon increased Team Nigeria’s gold medal haul in the Powerlifting event to three... ...[Complete Sports] »
Pipeline vandals kill seven DSS operatives in Lagos
There was pandemonium on Tuesday on Ishawo Road, Ikorodu area of Lagos State, after seven operatives of the Department of State Services were killed during an encounter... ....[The Punch] »
Nigerian Army Will Adopt Treasury Single Account –Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Wednesday said the Nigerian Army has keyed into the Treasury Single Account (TSA) as directed by the Federal Government. ... ....[Channels TV] »
13-Count Corruption Charge: We Will Meet In Court, Saraki Tells CCB
The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday denied the 13-count corruption charge leveled against him by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). Mr Saraki, in a statement via his media... ....[Channels TV] »
FG Releases Funds To Multinational Joint Task Force To Fight Insurgency
The Federal government has released 25 million dollars for the take off of the Multinational Joint task force of three Countries Headquartered in Njamena. Commander, Multinational Joint... ....[NTA News] »
Forex reserves down 3 percent to $30.69 bn
Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Wednesday, showed that foreign exchange reserves fell 2.97 percent to $30.69 billion by September 14, from $31.63 billion a month earlier.... ...[BusinessDay] »
Naira depreciates against the dollar on activities of currency speculators
The Naira, on Wednesday, depreciated against the dollar in the parallel market. The Naira traded for N226, N247, and N345 against the dollar, Euro and Pounds, respectively, in the parallel... ....[The Guardian] »
Troops arrest 33 suspected B’Haram food suppliers –Army
* Rescue more abductees The Nigerian Army has continued to record appreciable gains in the ongoing counter-insurgency war in the North East, with the latest arrest in Damboa, Borno State,... ...[New Telegraph] »
Fire outbreak at Ultimate plaza in Balogun market Lagos
There was fire outbreak at the top floor of the Ultimate plaza situated at the Mandillas area in Balogun market Lagos this morning. Traders scampered to remove their wares... ....[Linda Ikeji] »
Death toll in Jos school collapse hits 10
The death toll from the school building that collapsed on Sunday night on Islamic pupils in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State has risen to 10. ... ....[Daily Times] »
The Sun DMD Nwosu’s wife abducted
The wife of The Sun Deputy Managing Director Steve Nwosu, Toyin, has been kidnapped. An armed gang, numbering about seven, stormed Nwosu’s Ago Palace Way, Okota home, entering the house... ....[The Nation] »
DSS Decries Increasing Rate Of Kidnapping In Sokoto
The Department of State Services (DSS) yesterday raised the alarm over the increasing rate of kidnapping in Sokoto, just as it advised parents to be more security conscious... ....[Leadership NG] »
Bayelsa: Sylva, Others may step down for Alaibe
Strong indications emerged last night that pressures were beginning to mount on former governor of Bayelsa and other aspirants for governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC... ...[Vanguard News] »
Mimiko lifts ban on Okada riders in Akure
Two months after the suspension of commercial motorcycles, popularly called Okada, in Akure, the Ondo State Capital, the State government, on Monday lifted the suspension placed... ....[Daily Post] »
Governor Wada wins Kogi PDP primaries
The incumbent Governor of Kogi State, Captain Idris Wada, has won the primaries of the People Democratic Party, ahead of the November 21 governorship election. According to the results... ....[Daily Post] »
I would love to play for Chelsea – Victor Moses
Victor Moses has admitted that he would relish the chance to prove himself at Chelsea. The Nigerian forward is currently at West Ham, on a season-long loan deal from the Blues... ....[Daily Post] »
FG says electricity tariff hike takes off October
The Federal Government, Monday, insisted that the proposed increase in electricity tariffs would take off from October. This is against several protests and resistance ... ....[Daily Post] »
UNIPORT VC’s son kidnapped
Unknown gunmen have reportedly abducted the son of the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Ndowa Laale. Public Relations Officer of Uniport, William... ....[Daily Post] »
Benue to merge varsity with agric college
Benue State Governor, Dr. Samuel Ortom, has said that its government will merge the College of Agriculture in Yandev with the Benue State University, Makurdi, for proper funding... ....[The Punch] »
NULASS backs LASU VC, gives govt ultimatum
The National Union of Lagos State Students has threatened to hold the Lagos State Government to ransom if it fails to resolve the crisis at the Lagos State University within two weeks.... ....[The Punch] »
Eagles to play Cameroon, Congo
The Super Eagles will play friendly games against Congo and Cameroon in Brussels, Belgium next month, according to the Nigeria Football Federation on Monday. The President of the NFF, Amaju... ....[The Punch] »
Osun Lecturers Protest Unpaid Salaries
Lecturers working in Osun State-owned tertiary institutions on Monday stormed the State’s House of Assembly in protest of unpaid salaries. Their latest march came after eight months... ....[Channels TV] »
Pilgrim Coordinator Asks For Release Of Arrested Officials
The Coordinator of the National Hajj Commission, Mr Sulaiman Usman, has asked the Saudi Authorities to release Nigerian Pilgrim Officials detained in Saudi Arabia. Mr Usman said... ....[Channels TV] »
NLC Gives Osun Government 7 Days To Pay Workers’ Arrears
The Leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Osun State Government have reached a truce that disbursement and payment of the outstanding salary arrears owed the state’s... ....[Channels TV] »
‘Nigeria has no official religion’
..all Nigerians are guaranteed freedom of worship – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that Nigeria is a secular state, and its citizens are free to hold on any religious belief.... ...[BusinessDay] »
JP Morgan’s decision is baseless – CBN
..reassures on Nigeria’s strong economic fundamentals Economic activities resumed throughout the country on Monday on a brighter note following the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reassurance... ...[BusinessDay] »
Treasury Single Account scheme takes off today
THE new initiative of the Federal Government to harmonise its revenue accruals through the Treasury Single Account (TSA) takes off today. .. ....[The Guardian] »
FG bans consultants from tax collection
Drops plan to raise VAT to 10 per cent The Federal Government yesterday banned tax consultants from assessing and collecting tax revenue on its behalf. Acting Chairman of the Federal Inland... ...[New Telegraph] »
EFCC grills ex-Immigration boss, Parrandang
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday in Abuja, quizzed former Comptroller-General (CG) of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr. David Parradang... ...[New Telegraph] »
EPL: Moses steals show as West Ham hammers Newcastle
West Ham moved up to fifth in the Premier League as two Dimitri Payet goals sent Newcastle bottom, courtesy of a Man-of-the-Match performance by the Hammers’ Nigerian international Victor... ...[New Telegraph] »
3 die after taxi plunges into river in Cross River
Three people have been confirmed dead after a taxi with four passengers traveling from Obubra in Cross Rivers state to Calabar the state capital plunged into a river... ....[Linda Ikeji] »
Customs Delay BVN Registration In China, India
… As CBN suspends BVN for BDC Customers With only few weeks to the October 31 deadline, Nigerian bank customers living in India and China may have difficulty registering... ....[Leadership NG] »
Dismissed DSS cadets say they were forced to strip
Sixty cadet officers who were recently dismissed by the Department of State Security (DSS) have petitioned the Senate and the Human Rights Commission, alleging inhuman acts against them... ....[Daily Times] »
President Buhari heads to France
President Muhammadu Buhari is eyeing closer ties with France, including on security, as Nigeria and its neighbours fight back against Boko Haram, his office said on Sunday. ...[News24 NG] »
Scores of Boko Haram terrorists surrender
Following sustained offensive by ground troops and pre-emptive air strikes by the Nigerian Air Force, scores of Boko Haram terrorists have continued to surrender to the Nigerian troops... ...[Vanguard News] »
Ministerial list: Falana, Oyinlola, Odimegwu others undergo DSS screening
There are strong indications that the Department of State Service, (DSS) has completed a screening process for some of the ministerial nominees... ...[Vanguard News] »
Nigeria beat South Africa to win women beach volleyball gold
Nigeria’s women beach volleyball team, on Sunday in Brazzaville defeated South Africa 2-1 to claim the event’s gold medal at the 11th All-Africa Games in Congo. The News Agency of Nigeria... ....[Daily Post] »
NPFL Week 29 review: Enyimba maintain four-point lead at the top
Enyimba beat Dolphins 2-0 in Aba, to maintain their lead at the top of the table with four points, after the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Week 29 game on Sunday... ....[Daily Post] »
I left N287bn Abacha loot in treasury – Obasanjo claims
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has claimed that he left in the national treasury over N287bn, made up of $2bn, £100m and N10bn in cash and property, being the loot recovered... ....[Daily Post] »
Council seals 242 patent medicine shops in Kwara
Pharmacists Council of Nigeria, PCN, has sealed 242 pharmacies and patent medicine shops in Kwara State. The Council’s Enforcement Team, which raided major towns in the state last week... ...[National Mirror] »
Emenike Hits Brace In Al Ain Win
Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike, scored twice as Al Ain defeated Al Wasl 2-0 in the Arabian Gulf League on Sunday. Emenike opened scoring in the 47th minute ... ...[Complete Sports] »
Nigeria Win Men’s Table Tennis Gold
Aruna Quadri lived up to his rating in global table tennis when he engineered team Nigeria 's fightback to win the gold medal in the men's table... ...[Complete Sports] »
Inflation rises to 9.3% –NBS
The nation’s Consumer Price Index which measures inflation rose again in August to 9.3 per cent, an increase of 0.1 per cent over the July figure, and staying above the Central Bank... ....[The Punch] »
Bad fuel: NCAA begins registration of oil marketers
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority says it is set to commence the official registration of all aviation fuel marketers in the country. This follows the agency’s recent investigation... ....[The Punch] »
Bank customers’ BVN enrolment hits 20 million –NIBSS
Over 20 million customers have been enrolled by Deposit Money Banks in the ongoing Bank Verification Number exercise, the Nigeria Inter Bank Settlement System Plc has said... ....[The Punch] »
AAG: Nigerian boxers shine
Nigeria finished second in the boxing medals table behind Algeria on Saturday after winning four gold and two silver medals at the All Africa Games in Brazzaville, Congo. Algeria won five... ....[The Punch] »
Okada riders flee from cops, dump nine guns
Some anti-robbery policemen attached to the Area E Command headquarters, FESTAC Town, have recovered nine pump-action guns and 42 live cartridges from two suspected robbers. It was gathered... ....[The Punch] »
Six Nigerians die, four missing in Mecca crane crash
Six Nigerian pilgrims have been confirmed dead while four have been declared missing in the crane accident which took place in a Mosque in Kaabah, Mecca, Saudi Arabia on Friday. ... ....[The Punch] »
Scores feared killed as building collapses on students
A one storey building belonging to an Islamic school Sunday collapsed on pupils, killing a yet to be known number in Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State... ...[New Telegraph] »
Cherubim & Seraphim Church Honors Don Jazzy
C & S honors Don Jazzy Legendary music producer Don Jazzy has been honored by the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim & Seraphim church. The Mavins’ boss was honored as a worthy son... ...[360Nobs] »
Internet Users On Nigeria’s Telecoms Networks Hit 93 Million – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission said that the number of internet users on the country’s telecom networks increased to more than 93 million in July. The commission made this known... ....[Leadership NG] »
EPL Review: Arsenal, United win, Everton shock Chelsea
Manchester City continued with their perfect start to the season, with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurt Park. The visitors struggled to score in the match, after losing Sergio... ....[Daily Post] »
Buhari will not interfere with Senate’s probe of Obasanjo, Lamorde – Presidency
The Presidency has declared that President Muhammadu Buhari will not interfere in the ongoing probes by the National Assembly. According to the Presidency... ....[Daily Post] »
Tinubu can never be like Awolowo, they are not in the same class – Tunde Bakare
One-time presidential running mate and pastor of the Latter Rain Assembly, Tunde Bakare, has declared that an APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is not in the same class with the late premier of Western Region... ....[Daily Post] »
Osinbajo laments high poverty rate in the North
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday lamented the high poverty rate in the North, saying that the human development indices in the northern states are by far poorer... ...[National Mirror] »
Malpractice: Pensioner, wife take exam for kids in Delta
A 66-year-old retired federal civil servant, Fredrick Omorieve and his wife, Evelyn Omorieve, have been arrested by the police in Asaba, Delta State, for allegedly sitting examinations... ....[The Punch] »
$620,000 bribe: FCT court reassigns Lawan’s case
The $620,000 bribery charge instituted against a former Chairman, House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Fuel Subsidy, Mr. Farouk Lawan, has been reassigned to another judge... ....[The Punch] »
Diplomatic passports: Ex-governors, lawmakers, others risk arrest
Strong indications emerged on Saturday that the Federal Government had ordered the Nigeria Immigration Service and other security agencies to mount surveillance at all ports of entry... ....[The Punch] »
Three Nigerians Injured In Saudi Crane Collapse
Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Abdullahi Mohammed, on Saturday said three Nigerians were injured in the Saudi crane collapse incident that occurred on Friday. ... ....[Channels TV] »
One Dead As Building Collapses In Imo
A two-storey building under construction at Okwu Umuoma village in Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State, on Friday collapsed, killing one of those working on the site. ... ....[Channels TV] »
Imo Pensioners Owed Over 20 Months Arrears
AS many pensioners and unpaid workers were groaning, the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, on Wednesday, travelled with about 100 persons to Turkey on what he called industrial fact... ....[The Guardian] »
11 AAG: Siasia happy to avoid Congo
Nigeria’s Dream Team VI head coach, Samson Siasia has praised his wards for the 1-1 draw against Senegal in the ongoing All Africa Games in Brazzaville, Congo. ... ...[New Telegraph] »
NDLEA arrests notorious drug baron with cocaine
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday said it had arrested a suspected notorious drug baron, Azubuike Odugwe, over unlawful importation of 1.025kg of cocaine. ... ...[Vanguard News] »
Army invades Delta community, seizes pregnant woman, cripple
•Over alleged arms YUKUGBENE – Soldiers from the 19th Battalion, Koko, Delta State, raided Yukugbene community in Warri North Local Government Area of the state and apprehended a pregnant woman and a cripple for allegedly being in possession of firearms... ...[Vanguard News] »
Saudi Crane collapse: Buhari orders security of Nigerian pilgrims
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerian Embassy in Saudi Arabia to take necessary action to ensure the security and well-being... ...[Vanguard News] »
68.6% pass NECO; again, debtor states’ results withheld
National Examinations Council, NECO, has released the 2015 Senior School Certificate Examination, SSCE, with candidates scoring 68.56 percent with five credits and above, including English... ...[Vanguard News] »
Trailer crushes 9-year-old in Onitsha
A Nine-year-old girl was yesterday crushed at Afor –Nkpo- New Tarzan axis, near Onitsha, Anambra State by a liquor haulage van, which injured 24 others. ... ...[Vanguard News] »
Electrocution: FG dispatches technical team to UniLag
The Federal government has dispatched a high-powered technical team to the University of Lagos site, where a 300 level Accounting student, Oluchi Anekwe was electrocuted. ... ...[Vanguard News] »
UNICAL Prof suspended over alleged rape of student
The Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Prof. Cyril Ndifon, accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old 400-level student in his office was yesterday suspended... ...[Vanguard News] »
Only Survivor Of Lagos Fire Dies In Hospital
The only survivor of the tragic Wednesday fire incident that occurred around Lawanson area in Lagos State has died in the hospital.... ....[Channels TV] »
Nigeria To Experience Lunar Eclipse
A lunar eclipse is expected to be visible in Nigeria on Monday September 28, 2015 for five hours and eleven minutes. According to a statement signed by the Deputy Director in charge... ....[Channels TV] »
Troops Kill 10 Suspected Terrorists, Arrest 64 in Kaduna
Troops of One Division of the Nigerian Army have killed no fewer than 10 bandits and suspected terrorists in various joint operations tagged “Operation Restore Peace II” ... ....[Channels TV] »
PhotoNews | Babatunde Fowler, Acting FIRS Boss
Babatunde Fowler, The Acting FIRS Chairman Speaking with Audit Firms in Abuja
Drama as power failure disrupts Senate probe on power
The ongoing probe of the power sector from 1999 till date by the Senate ad hoc committee was characterized by drama and confusion yesterday, as the proceeding was disrupted by power failure... ...[Vanguard News] »
NJC queries Osun judge over petition against Aregbesola
Osogbo—The National Judicial Council NJC has queried a serving judge in Osun State, Justice Olamide Falahanmi Oloyede, over her petition to the state House of Assembly to commence... ...[Vanguard News] »
INEC officer, three other female bodies found in room in Anambra
Two of the dead bodies were said to be holding Holy Bible at the time they were discovered and they might have gone to pray with the tenant of the room when they met their death... ...[Vanguard News] »
Blind man bags 5 years jail for selling marijuana
A Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday sentenced a 21-yearold man, Nura Abdullahi, to five years imprisonment for unlawfully dealing in 62 kilogrammes of marijuana. ... ...[National Mirror] »
Oshoala Nominated For Another Award In England
Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, has been nominated for the 2015 Young Sportswoman of the Year Award. This was revealed by Liverpool Ladies FC on their official... ...[Complete Sports] »
AAG: Falcons Thrash Tanzania, Advance To Semis
The Super Falcons have qualified for the semi-final of the 11th All Africa Games after they defeated Tanzania 3-0 on Wednesday. ... ...[Complete Sports] »
Lukman Begs For Another Chance As Eagles Depart
No fewer than nine Super Eagles stars departed Nigeria on Thursday back to their bases for club duties, comple tesportsnigeria.com can report. One of them was Haruna... ...[Complete Sports] »
Man, wife, children, others die in Lagos fire
One-month-old baby was among seven people who lost their lives when fire gutted their house at Lawanson, Surulere area of Lagos metropolis. Others included the baby’s father identified... ...[New Telegraph] »
Low oil prices: FG stops funding SWF
NNPC signs new oil swap deals with four traders The falling prices of crude oil in the international market has compelled the Federal Government to stop the funding of the Sovereign Wealth... ...[New Telegraph] »
Cabinet: Buhari meets Tinubu, Akande
Ahead of the submission of his list of cabinet to the National Assembly this month, President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday met with two key leaders of the governing All Progressives Congress... ...[New Telegraph] »
Annual returns: CAC to de-list 50,000 companies
Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on Wednesday said 50,000 companies would soon be delisted for failing to file their annual returns. The Registrar General of the CAC, Mr Bello Mahmud,... ...[BusinessDay] »
Naira forward up 2.79 per cent after JP Morgan bond moves
The 1-year non-deliverable forwards (NDF) on Nigeria’s naira rose 2.79 percent to 268.50 on Wednesday, a day after a surprise move by JP Morgan to eject the African nation... ...[BusinessDay] »
Oshiomhole sacks four commissioners
Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has terminated the appointment of four commissioners in the State Executive Council. According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser... ....[The Punch] »
Protest as UNILAG female student gets electrocuted
There was confusion on Wednesday at the University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State, as students went on the rampage after a female student got electrocuted in the institution on Tuesday night.... ....[The Punch] »
Power: Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan spent N2.74trn in 16 years
THE Senate was told, yesterday, that the Federal Government has invested a N2.74 trillion in Nigeria’s power sector over the last 16 years (1999 to date). ... ...[Vanguard News] »
Ambode signs, approves release of 2,500 Certificates of Occupancy
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode, on Tuesday signed and approved the release of 2,500 Certificates of Occupancy to property owners across the state from Wednesday, September 9,... ....[Daily Post] »
PDP will never hang Buhari’s portrait in its offices –Metuh
The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has vowed not to hang the official portrait of President Muhammadu Buhari at the party’s national secretariat. T... ....[Daily Post] »
SON seizes N150 million fake phones
The Standards organization of Nigeria (SON) has confiscated over 1000 cartons of phones in Kano and arrested an alleged owner of the fake phone warehouse, Yi Fang Communication... ....[The Guardian] »
Super Eagles Beat Niger, Give Oliseh First Victory
The Super Eagles won their first game under coach Sunday Oliseh, after they defeated Niger Republic 2-0 in an international friendly game in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.... ...[Complete Sports] »
African stocks fall on weaker currencies
African stocks look set to break a four-year winning run in 2015 with faltering currencies in markets such as Ghana, Nigeria and Zambia adding to the pain for foreign investors. ... ...[BusinessDay] »
Buhari orders trimming of foreign missions
In the face of a dwindling economy, the Federal Government is set to cut down on billions of Naira spent on foreign missions following a presidential directive. President Muhammadu Buhari,... ...[BusinessDay] »
Senate begins probe of Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, others over power funds mismanagement
ABUJA—THE Senate will today begin an inquest into alleged mismanagement of funds appropriated to the power sector from the Olusegun Obasanjo civilian administration to date. ... ...[Vanguard News] »
UK court convicts Kekere-Ekun for murder– EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Monday, said a United Kingdom (UK) court, has sentenced Mr. Abdul Adewale Kekere-Ekun, to life imprisonment... ...[New Telegraph] »
Ekiti To Revoke Ownership Of Undeveloped Plots
The Ekiti State Government on Monday threatened to revoke ownership of undeveloped plots of land in all parts of the state, especially plots in government-owned housing estates. .... ....[Leadership NG] »
Lagos highway sweepers protest non payment of salaries
Scores of highway sweepers under the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) on Monday stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly protesting non-payment of their salary arrears... ...[Vanguard News] »
“I am not a magician” – Oliseh
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh, has spoken about the unity in the team’s camp, as they continue to work towards a spot at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2018... ....[Daily Post] »
Suspected cultists kill 40-year- old in Ondo
A 40-year-old man has been reportedly killed by hoodlums suspected to be cultists in Ondo town. The incident, which has thrown the ancient town of Ondo into mourning, happened... ....[Daily Post] »
Police recovers kidnapped Bishop’s car in Delta
The Police authorities in Delta State have recovered the car belonging to the kidnapped Bishop of Gwagwalada Diocese, Bishop Moses Tabwaye, along Onitcha-Ugbo/Ewohimi... ....[Daily Post] »
One dies as Ogun, Lagos boats collide
A six-year-old boy, Isaiah Bamidele, has died after two boats collided in Odo-Isitu, Egan, Lagos State. It was learnt that the boats had 17 passengers on board each and were rowing... ....[The Punch] »
Terrorism Charges: Cleric Regains Freedom One Year After Arrest
A Muslim cleric arrested last year by the Department of State Security (DSS), in Ogun State over allegation of engaging in terror activities on Monday regained his freedom... ....[Channels TV] »
Umahi threatens to sack striking Ebonyi workers
Ebonyi State Governor Chief Dave Umahi has threatened to sack the state workers who are on seven-day warning strike over salary structure recommended by a committee set up... ...[New Telegraph] »
Naira weakens on black market as dollar demand grows
The Nigerian naira weakened by 1.13 percent against the dollar on the parallel market on Monday amid rising demand for hard currencies. The local currency was trading at 223 to the dollar... ...[BusinessDay] »
PhotoNews | President Buhari's visit to Ghana
President Muhammadu Buhari on a one day friendship visit to Ghana
PMB Orders Probe Of Past Security Budgets
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the military authorities and the other relevant security agencies to carry out a thorough investigation into how monies appropriated ... ....[Leadership NG] »
Besiktas Admit Making U-Turn On £3.5m Mikel Obi
Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi accepted an offer from Besiktas over the summer but club president, Fikret Orman, revealed that he blocked the move at the last minute. ... ...[Complete Sports] »
Arms purchase: Buratai sets up panel to probe his predecessors
ABUJA — There is palpable tension in the military while fear has gripped loyalists and former aides of Chiefs of Army Staff who held sway from 2010 to May 20, 2015. ... ...[Vanguard News] »
Robbers raid NYSC members’ lodge in Abeokuta
A four-man gang of armed robbers, weekend, invaded the residence of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members serving in Abeokuta , Ogun State, and robbed them at gunpoint. ... ...[Vanguard News] »
Cars snatcher slashes vehicle owner’s throat in Enugu
Police in Enugu have arrested a suspect (names withheld), who slashed the throat of one Anthony Nnamani in a bid to snatch the victim's Toyota Camry, at Udenu Local Government Area... ...[Vanguard News] »
All Africa Games 2015: Falcons thrash hosts Congo DR
The Super Falcons of Nigeria, on Sunday beat hosts Congo Brazzaville 5-1, in their first game at the ongoing 2015 All Africa Games women’s football event. ... ....[Daily Post] »
Police in Ogun arrest robbers who raped, robbed hospital patients, staff
Ogun State Police Command on Saturday arrested eight suspected armed robbers, who allegedly robbed and raped some innocent residents of Ijebu Ode in Ijebu Ode Local Government area.... ....[Daily Post] »
“We should have defeated the Super Eagles” –Tanzania FA boss
President of the Tanzania Football Federation, Jamal Malinzi, has said that Nigeria was lucky to earn a point on Saturday. The Taifa Stars created several chances in the second half to win... ....[Daily Post] »
Groups drag ICPC to Buhari’s Advisory Council over failure to prosecute Okiro
Two civil society coalitions, Civil Society Network Against Corruption (CSNAC) and NOPRIN have dragged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) ... ....[Daily Post] »
Invasion: Publish your report, A’Ibom lawmakers dare DSS
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has given the Department of State Services seven days within which to tender a public apology for invading the official residence of the state governor... ....[The Punch] »
Nigerians in S’Africa decry corruption in embassy
Some Nigerians in South Africa have lamented alleged corrupt practices of officials of the Nigerian Embassy in Ilovo, Johannesburg. They accused the officials of high-handedness... ....[The Punch] »
NAFDAC seizes N4m fake drugs in Jigawa
THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Jigawa on Sunday said that it confiscated fake and unregistered drugs worth N4 million... ....[The Guardian] »
NNPC begins recovery of $9.6b allegedly owed by JV partners
THE Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC) has begun the process of recovering over $7 billion in over-deducted tax benefits from JV Partners (JVP) on major capital projects. ... ....[The Guardian] »
Lagos Government bans trailers from plying roads between 6am and 9pm
The Lagos State Government on Sunday restated its determination to restrict trailers and articulated vehicles from plying the metropolis between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. ... ....[Daily Post] »
Hoodlums attack NAFDAC officials in Lagos, Ogun states
Officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and mobile Policemen attached to its enforcement directorate have been attacked by traders and touts... ....[Daily Post] »
NLC urges public office holders to declare assets like Buhari, Osinbajo
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), on Sunday called on all public officers in the country to publish details of their assets without delay. In a statement issued by its factional Deputy... ....[Daily Post] »
Robbers rape patients, hospital staff
Robbers have stormed a private hospital in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. In their wake, they left traumatised victims. The robbers not only robbed patients on admission and personnel ... ...[New Telegraph] »
Buhari visits Ghana on Monday
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday pay a one-day official visit to Accra, the Ghanaian capital. During the visit, President Buhari, according to a statement by Presidential... ....[The Nation] »
Igbo activist sues Buhari over Ali’s appointment as Customs CG
An Enugu-based activist, Ifeanyichukwu Okonkwo has filed a suit at the Federal High Court Umuahia, Abia state challenging the constitutionality of the appointment of Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali... ...[Vanguard News] »