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Orubebe Faces Bribery Trial At CCT
Former Minister of Niger Delta, Mr Godsday Orubebe, is to be arraigned before the Code of Conduct Tribunal on four counts of false assets declaration and bribery. ... ....[Channels TV] »
Government denies signing letter to investigate Lamorde
The Federal Ministry of Justice has denied signing any letter directing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate its Chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde. ...[News24 NG] »
NCC gives Nov 16 deadline to MTN to pay $5.2b fine
Nigeria’s telecoms regulator said, on Thursday, that it had set a November 16 deadline for the South African mobile giant, MTN to pay a $5.2 billion fine for missing a deadline... ....[Daily Times] »
Boko Haram Attacks Bara Town Of Yobe State
The Boko Haram militants on Wednesday carried out a coordinated attack in Bara town of Yobe State northeast Nigeria. Residents told Channels Television that the insurgents stormed the town... ....[Channels TV] »
Devaluation Of Naira Not Appropriate In Economic Realities – Osinbajo
Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has said that devaluation of the Naira is not an appropriate option in the current economic realities in the country... ....[Channels TV] »
Iheanacho Scores, Voted MOTM In City Win; Ujah On Target
By Johnny Edward: Nigerian teen star Kelechi Iheanacho scored in his first start of the season for Manchester City who defeated Crystal Palace 5-1 at the Ethiad stadium in Wednesday’s... ...[Complete Sports] »
Oliseh Recalls Martins, Invites Iheanacho, Aluko For Swaziland Tie
By Richard Jideaka, Abuja: Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has listed Seattle Sounders striker Obafemi Martins for a recall to the national team for the World Cup qualifier... ...[Complete Sports] »
NCC $5.2bn Fine: MTN Loses $4.7bn In 3 days
The telecom firm, MTN, seems to have run into more trouble as its stocks fell for a third day in Johannesburg to a three-year low. The stock declined 2.6 percent to 155.85 rand... ....[Leadership NG] »
Emir Sanusi Dethrones Ciroman Kano
Kano emir, His Royal Highness, Muhammad Sanusi II, yesterday relieved the Ciroma of Kano, Alhaji Lamido Sanusi Ado Bayero, of his traditional post of Ciroman Kano... ....[Leadership NG] »
21m Nigerians have mental health challenge
..as Novo Health Africa intensifies mental awareness campaign Over 21 million of the estimated 170 million Nigerian population are said to be living with one form of mental health challenge... ...[BusinessDay] »
Chile 2015: Eaglets hammer Australia, set up Brazil q’final clash
Holders, Golden Eaglets, progressed into the last eight of the FIFA U-17 World Cup after whitewashing their Australian counterparts 6-0 early on Thursday morning in Chile. ... ...[New Telegraph] »
Our economy has taken a nosedive –Ezekwesili
Oby Ezekwesili, a former minister of Education, has compared Nigeria’s current economic situation to that of 1982 during the regime of ex-president, Shehu Shagari- and trends... ...[Vanguard News] »
Buhari to Indians: I “ll not tolerate importation of sub-standard drugs, foods
President Mohammadu in New Delhi warned Indians against shipping fake and sub-standard foods and medicines to Nigeria, saying his government would not tolerate such act... ...[Vanguard News] »
Reps Summon CBN Boss Over BVN Breaches
The House of Representatives on Wednesday summoned the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, over some possible breaches in the operation of the Bank Verification... ....[Channels TV] »
Poor Airports Rating: Lawmakers Probe 400bn Naira Modernisation Cost
Lawmakers in Nigeria’s House of Representatives are to investigate the poor rating of Nigeria’s airport even after over 400 billion Naira was appropriated for the expansion... ....[Channels TV] »
N1tr forfeited funds: Reps seek ICPC’s probe of EFCC
Non-remittance of cash alleged Where is the N1trillion forfeited cash with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)? Has the cash been remitted into government coffers?... ....[The Nation] »
COC: Iwobi Starts As Sheffield Wednesday Spank Arsenal
Nigerian youngster Alex Iwobi made his first senior Arsenal start on Tuesday night but he was on the losing side as the Gunners were eliminated in the fourth round of the League Cup... ...[Complete Sports] »
COC: Mikel In Action As Chelsea Crash To Osaze’s Stoke
Super Eagles midfielder, Mikel Obi, was in action for Chelsea in their Capital One Cup loss to Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium. Stoke won 5-4 on penalty shootout... ...[Complete Sports] »
Boko Haram: Gowon faults Buhari, Military on Dec. target
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, on Tuesday, faulted President Muhammadu Buhari and the Military over the December deadline for terminating the Boko Haram insurgency... ....[Daily Times] »
Reps probe EFCC over N1trn recovered funds
The House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved to investigate the allegations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the acts of fraud and corruption levelled... ....[Daily Times] »
Severe gridlock, heightened crime rate worry Lagosians
THE latest survey conducted by leading research institute, NOIPolls, which was released yesterday, has revealed that severe traffic gridlock and heightened crime rate... ....[The Guardian] »
Fire guts Lagos factory, buildings
Samson Folarin Goods worth millions of naira have been destroyed after a fire consumed a factory containing five warehouses in the Ejigbo area of Lagos State. Our correspondent gathered... ....[The Punch] »
Abacha Loot: World Bank Wants More Time To Compile Information
The World Bank says it needs additional time to provide comprehensive information on the spending of recovered funds looted by the late Nigerian Head of State, Sani Abacha. The World Bank... ....[Channels TV] »
Supreme Court Upholds Kebbi Elections In Favour Of Bagudu
A Supreme Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a petition filed by the PDP governorship candidate during the April governorship elections Bello Sarkin Yaki against Atiku Bagudu of the APC.... ....[Channels TV] »
League Cup: Sheffield Humble Arsenal As Chelsea Lose
Arsenal were dumped out of the League Cup after a weakened team crashed to a humbling 3-0 defeat at second-tier Sheffield Wednesday in the fourth round on Tuesday. Ross Wallace put... ....[Channels TV] »
Ex-NSA Dasuki charged with laundering N84.6 million
The Federal Government yesterday preferred money laundering charges against former National Security Adviser (NSA) Col. Sambo Dasuki. They are in addition to the illegal possession... ....[The Nation] »
Tribunal sacks 20 Rivers lawmakers
The Rivers State legislative election petition tribunals yesterday nullified the election of 20 out of the 32 members of the state House of Assembly. The four tribunals... ....[The Nation] »
FA Fine Chelsea £25k For Indiscipline, Arsenal £60k For Chambers Deal
Stuttering Chelsea will be fined £25,000 and asked for their observations on three disciplinary incidents that occurred in Saturday’s eventful 2-1 defeat at London rivals West Ham... ...[Complete Sports] »
FA Charge Mourinho For West Ham Vs Chelsea Misconduct
Chelsea boss, Jose Mourinho, has been charged by the English Football Association for misconduct in relation to his language and/or behaviour towards the match officials ...[Complete Sports] »
MTN lobbies for reduction in N1trn fine
Following the imposition of $5.2 billion (about N1.04 trillion) fine on MTN Nigeria by the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) for the operator’s failure to disconnect customers... ...[New Telegraph] »
Ex-militants threaten violence over unpaid allowances
No fewer than 500 ex-militants under the Presidential Amnesty Programme have vowed to unleash mayhem in the Niger Delta region following the non-payment... ....[The Punch] »
Afenifere knocks Kwankwaso for insulting Yoruba elders
..Abuja A pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has denounced the comments credited to a former governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Musa Rabiu Kwankwaso... ....[The Punch] »
WHO De-lists Nigeria From Polio Endemic Countries
The World Health Organisation has removed Nigeria from the list of polio endemic countries.
The Regional Director of W.H.O, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, who is in Nigeria, broke the news... ....[Channels TV] »
EFCC summons Akpabio’s accuser over alleged N108bn fraud, attack on Lamorde
Trouble may be looming for the Abuja lawyer who wrote series of petitions to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, accusing former Akwa Ibom Governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio... ...[Vanguard News] »
Suicide attacks: Imams get metal detectors to screen worshippers
Concerned over the recent spate of suicide attacks on mosques in Maiduguri and its environs, the Borno State Government Governor Kashim Shettima on Sunday held a meeting with the Shehu... ....[The Nation] »
FIFA: Blatter declares open support for Kalu
As the FIFA Presidential election gathers steam, suspended FIFA President Sepp Blatter has openly declared his support for former Abia State Governor Dr Orji Uzor Kalu to occupy the exalted... ...[New Telegraph] »
Auto-Crash: Obasanjo hale and hearty –Aide
Barely 24 hours after surviving an auto crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has jetted out of Nigeria to observe the presidential elections in Ivory... ...[Vanguard News] »
Four Suicide Bombers Die In Maiduguri Bomb Attack
The plan by four suicide bombers to hit a target in Maiduguri on Sunday failed, as the bomb went off, killing all four of them. The target, according to the National Emergency Management... ....[Channels TV] »
Tribunal Nullifies Wike’s Election
Rivers State Election Petition Tribunal has nullified Governor Nyesom Wike’s election on the grounds that his election did not comply substantially with electoral guidelines. ... ....[Channels TV] »
Buhari warns lecturers against academic corruption
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday warned university lecturers against academic corruption and inciting students.. ....[P.M. News] »
Osibajo’s bank account hacked
N8million stolen Police in manhunt for undergrad mastermind Policemen attached to the Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS) Ikeja are investigating an alleged theft of N8million from Vice President Yemi Osibajo’s bank account... ...[National Mirror] »
Pastor E.A. Adeboye Honoured By U.S Congress
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye received a Certificate of Recognition by the U.S Congress The post Pastor E.A. Adeboye Honoured By U.S... ...[360Nobs] »
University of Jos lecturers begins indefinite strike
Lecturers of the University of Jos, Plateau, have begun an indefinite strike to press home their demands for improved working conditions.. ...[News24 NG] »
Naira depreciates more at parallel market
The naira depreciated further against the dollar when it lost N0.5 to the dollar as it exchanged for N225.5 as against the previous N225 at the parallel market.. ...[News24 NG] »
…DSS foils sect’s plan to bomb Lagos
Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos, one of Nigeria’s high brow residential areas, was a recent target of attack by the terror sect ,Boko Haram,it was revealed yesterday. ... ....[The Nation] »
NFF Endorse Odegbami For FIFA Presidency
The Nigeria Football Federation have endorsed former Green Eagles star, Chief Segun Odegbami, as the country's candidate at the upcoming Federation International... ...[Complete Sports] »
NSE market indices dip further by 0.05%
Equity transactions on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) dropped weekend as the market indicators depreciated by 0.05 percent due to sell pressure. The News Agency of Nigeria reports... ...[BusinessDay] »
Crackdown begins as IGP transfers 870 senior officers
The Inspector General of Police, (IG), Mr. Solomon Arase, yesterday ordered the immediate transferred of 870 policemen out of Lagos State Police Command. The transfer affected mostly... ...[New Telegraph] »
My ‘Imam’ initiated me into Boko Haram –Suspected Abuja bomber
One of the suspects that carried out the recent bombings in Abuja in which many people were killed and some were injured, Abdulwaheed Nasiru, has revealed how his Imam initiated him... ...[New Telegraph] »
Explosions at Yola and Maiduguri mosques kill 45
We haven’t hired mercenaries, says DHQ Says report ‘covert campaign of blackmail’ 18 killed as suicide bombers hit Borno mosque Galadima Adamawa, monarch escape death as Yola casualty... ...[New Telegraph] »
Court orders LG election in Lagos within 30 days
A Lagos High Court in Igbosere on Friday, ordered that election in all the local government areas of Lagos State should be conducted within 30 days. The court declared, as unconstitutional.... ....[The Punch] »
NAFDAC shuts illegal insecticide company in Kano
A Kano-based Chinese company has been closed down by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control for producing a substandard and unregistered brand of insecticide... ....[The Punch] »
Croatia defeat Group A winners Nigeria 2-1
Croatia came from behind to defeat Group A winners Nigeria 2-1 and advance to the knockout stages of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015. The post Croatia defeat Group A winners Nigeria 2-1... ...[Vanguard News] »
Government Working On Petroleum Pump Price Reduction —Osinbajo
Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, says the administration of Muhammadu Buhari is working on a medium-term reduction of the pump price of petroleum products. ... ....[Channels TV] »
Pastor Oyakhilome Donates 1Billion Naira To Idahosa University
The President of the Believers Love World Incorporated also known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has donated the sum of one billion naira to Benson Idahosa University... ....[Channels TV] »
Hoodlums on rampage in Lagos
There was pandemonium at Obalende and Third Mainland Bridge yesterday as hoodlums vandalised properties and attacked motorists. The hoodlums, who took to the streets at 5:20pm, robbed... ....[The Nation] »
Ondo landlord jailed for defecating in own premises
A mobile court in Ondo town, Owo West Local Government Area of Ondo State, has sentenced an 83-year-old man, Saliu Oteniya, to nine months in imprisonment for allegedly defecating... ....[Daily Times] »
IG bars SPY policemen from wearing uniform
The Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has directed companies using Supernumerary Police nationwide to stop the use of police uniform for their operations on or before January 1,... ....[The Punch] »
Unpaid tuition forces Rivers students home from UK
NINETEEN beneficiaries of the Rivers State Overseas Scholarship Scheme have returned from the United Kingdom without completing their programme. The students returned to Nigeria... ....[The Punch] »
Buyers shun Nigeria’s $2.3bn crude
Nigeria’s crude worth $2.3 billion remained unsold yesterday as buyers discarded 25 cargoes, amounting to 51.25 million barrels of the country’s November crude loading, at the global... ...[New Telegraph] »
Mahmud Yakubu is new INEC chairman
Buhari appoints Zakari, four others commissioners President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday reconstituted the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)... ...[New Telegraph] »
Tribunal orders rerun in A’Ibom governorship poll
18 LGs affected Lawyers divided over fate of Gov Emmanuel Election panel upholds Yobe governor’s victory The Akwa Ibom State Governorship Election Tribunal, sitting in Abuja,... ...[New Telegraph] »
Dollar scarcity: Nigerian banks owe foreign lenders $4bn
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s ban on importers of some items from accessing foreign exchange from the official forex market has made it difficult for a number of Nigerian companies to pay... ....[The Punch] »
Passenger collapses on Lagos- Abuja flight
A passenger collapsed on-board an Air Peace flight 4P7140 to Abuja from Lagos on Wednesday afternoon. It was gathered that passengers boarded the plane at about 12.30pm, while the departure... ....[The Punch] »
Grandmother, five others trapped in Lagos collapsed building
Two teenage girls wept uncontrollably on Wednesday after their grandmother, believed to be in her 70s, was trapped in a three-storey building that collapsed on Swamp Street, Lagos Island.... ....[The Punch] »
DSS denies Nnamdi Kanu access to lawyer
The Magistrate'S Court,Wuse 11, sitting in Abuja, has refused to release Nnamdi Kanu, Radio Biafra Director as he is yet to meet the bail conditions. The post DSS denies Nnamdi Kanu... ...[Vanguard News] »
Golden Eaglets Thrash Chile 5-1, Qualify For 2nd Round
The Golden Eaglets have booked their place in the next round of the U-17 World Cup after they thrashed host Chile 5-1. The Eaglets got off to a flying start when Samuel Chukwuma opened... ...[Complete Sports] »
FG, Ghana Reach Agreement to Settle N33.8bn Gas Debt in February
The Federal Government has reached an agreement with Ghana on the modalities to settle the outstanding N33.8bn owed by the Volta River Authority (VRA) on gas supplied for power generation... ....[NTA News] »
EFCC quizzes Moro over Immigration’s job tragedy
Earns N2bn from interest from recovered funds Former Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro, was yesterday quizzed by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),... ...[New Telegraph] »
Protests rock Anambra, Delta, Rivers over Biafra
Supporters of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) yesterday marched on the streets of Awka, Anambra State; Port Harcourt, Rivers State and Asaba in Delta State, demanding the release... ...[New Telegraph] »
Man sneaks into school in Lagos, abducts pupil
Crowds on Tuesday gathered in front of the Convent Nursery and Primary School in the Maryland area of Lagos State, after a middle-aged man was caught for allegedly abducting a pupil... ....[The Punch] »
Court remands woman caught with 68 live cartridges
An Evbuoriaria Magistrate’s Court in Benin, Edo State, on Tuesday remanded an 80-year-old woman, Comfort Izedemwe, in prison custody. Izedemwe had been arrested by the Edo State Police... ....[The Punch] »
Robbers raid Lagos community, injure 15
Residents of Ibukun Oluwa community, in the Oworonsoki area of Lagos State have been under continuous attacks by robbers, who invaded at least six streets and injured no fewer than 15... ....[The Punch] »
Arik’s planes collide at Lagos airport, grounded
Arik's planes collide at Lagos airport, grounded The post Arik’s planes collide at Lagos airport, grounded appeared first on Vanguard News. ...[Vanguard News] »
Senate Suspends Plenary Till Thursday
The Nigerian Senate has suspended its plenary till Thursday, after it screened two ministerial nominees on Tuesday. Earlier on Tuesday, the Senate had adjourned plenary till Wednesday... ....[Channels TV] »
Buhari Removes Head Of Service, Danladi Kifasi
The Head of Service in Nigeria, Danladi Kifasi, has been asked to proceed on a pre-retirement leave. Mr Kifasi’s pre-retirement leave, with effect from October 20, was approved... ....[Channels TV] »
Police arrest fake presidential adviser, fraudster
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Monday said it had arrested a 70-year- old fake Presidential Adviser on Defence Matters. ...[News24 NG] »
TUC vows to resist increase in electricity tariff
MEMBERS of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have vowed to resist reported plans by electricity distribution companies in the country to increase tariff by 49.4 percent. ... ....[The Guardian] »
FG indicts Eko Disco over UNILAG student’s electrocution
EKEDC must pay compensation to family, UNILAG insists The Federal Government has indicted the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) in the electrocution of Miss Juliana Oluchi... ...[New Telegraph] »
60 homes, 5 churches destroyed by flood in Rivers
OVER 1000 persons have been rendered homeless as flood sacked about 60 homes and five churches in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State. ... ...[Vanguard News] »
Assemblies of God Church drags factional group to EFCC over embezzlement
A faction of Assemblies of God Church has been dragged to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, by the Assistant General Superintendent, accusing the factional General... ...[Vanguard News] »
Senate Demands 44bn Naira Payment For Rice Importation Debt
Senate committee investigating rice waivers, Senator Adamu Aliero, has demanded that Stallion Group and Olam International pay 44 billion Naira as import duties... ....[Channels TV] »
Female suicide bombers kill 12 in Adamawa
Twelve persons were killed on Saturday night when two suspected female suicide bombers struck at a village in Adamawa State, an official said on Sunday. The former head of the Madagali... ....[Daily Times] »
Tanker driver dies, 6 injured in Ogun auto crash
Sango-Ota—The Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, in Ota, Ogun, said one person died, while six others sustained various degrees of injuries in an accident involving a petrol tanker ... ...[Vanguard News] »
NDLEA arrests man with 108 ATM cards
An attempt by a 34 year old man to smuggle 108 ATM debit cards out of Nigeria has been thwarted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Udeh Onuora Pascal was arrested... ....[The Nation] »
Nigeria Top Group A ; As Chile, Croatia Draw 1-1
Nigeria are topping the Group A of the 16th FIFA U17 World Cup after day-one matches, Comple tesportsnigeria.com reports. The Golden Eaglets thumped USA 2-0... ...[Complete Sports] »
DSS reportedly arrests Radio Biafra Director, Nnamdi Kanu
Director of pirate radio, Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, was on Saturday, reportedly arrested by Nigeria secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS). ... ....[Daily Times] »
Nigeria Beat Burkina Faso 2-0 In 2016 Chan Qualifiers
Nigeria have defeated Burkina Faso 2-0 in the first leg of a 2016 CHAN qualifier played in Port Harcourt. Bature Yaro put Nigeria in front with a clean strike from an acute ankle after 24... ....[Channels TV] »
Super Eaglets sink USA to start title defence
Nigeria, the reigning U-17 World Champions, have begun their title defence on the right foot after taking down USA 2-0 in the Super Eaglets’ opening match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015. ....[FIFA News] »
Naira depreciates at parallel market
The Naira on Friday depreciated against the dollar at the parallel market. The Naira lost N0.5 in the afternoon as it exchanged for N225.5 against the dollar... ....[The Nation] »
Breaking: EFCC arrests former governor, Akpabio over alleged fraud
Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State and Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio, was reportedly arrested on Friday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. ... ...[Vanguard News] »
Our sovereignty as a nation is threatened- Chief of Army Staff
Press statement from the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai The next few days will be crucial to Op Lafiya Dole. It is also crucial to our country Nigeria. Our sovereignty as a nation is threatened.... ....[Linda Ikeji] »
18-seater bus plunges into Arun River in Ogun
An unspecified number of passengers were feared dead when an 18-seater commercial bus plunged into the Arun River at Ogere, near Ijebu Ode in Ogun. ...[News24 NG] »
Senate invites Customs CG over lifting ban on rice importation
..as ministerial screening continues Tuesday The Senate has invited Hameed Ali, comptroller-general of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to explain the reason behind the lifting of ban on rice... ...[BusinessDay] »
FG probes NPA, NNPC, NIMASA
Excess Crude Account rises to $2.2bn The Federal Government has uncovered sharp practices in revenue collection and remittance by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC),... ...[New Telegraph] »
Palace keeps mum as Ooni’s deputy, Obalufe dies at 83
The Ooni of Ife’s second-in-command and the leader of Ile-Ife traditional kingmakers, the Obalufe (Orunto) of Iremo quarters, Oba Solomon Omisakin is dead, aged 85... ...[Vanguard News] »
Breaking: Maiduguri bombed again in Friday morning attack
Three female suicide bombers on Friday, attacked the Umarari Bayan Waya area of Mulai Village in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital with Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)... ...[Vanguard News] »
Death Toll Rises To 32 In Borno Mosque Explosion
The death toll in a bomb explosion that rocked a mosque in Mulai area of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital has risen to 32 and number of injured has also risen to 30... ....[Channels TV] »
Buhari reminded of free education campaign promise
A member of the House of Representatives, Mohammed Gudaji, has reminded President Muhammadu Buhari of his campaign promise of providing free education to all when elected as president. ...[News24 NG] »
Mourinho banned, fined £50,000 by FA
Jose Mourinho has been given a suspended one-match stadium ban and fined £50,000 by the Football Association. The charge comes after the Chelsea manager admitted a breach of FA rules... ....[Daily Times] »
17 ships arrive Lagos ports with petroleum products, general cargoes
Seventeen ships laden with petroleum products, general cargoes and other goods have arrived at Lagos ports, waiting to berth, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on Thursday ... ....[The Guardian] »
Unpaid Salaries: Imo Assembly workers lock-out corpse of ex-Speaker
Angry Staff of the Imo State House of Assembly Thursday locked the gates of the assembly complex and stopped the corpse of the first Speaker of the state legislature, Hon. Gideon Ndubuisi... ...[New Telegraph] »
Sunday Oliseh To Stay Out Of CHAN Qualifier
Super Eagles Coach, Sunday Oliseh will stay out of this weekend’s 2016 CHAN qualifier against Burkina Faso in Port Harcourt, owing to ill-health. The Media Officer of the team, Toyin... ....[Channels TV] »
NDLEA arrests Kenya Airways staff with 3.1kg substance at Lagos airport
Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a clearing agent working with Kenyan Airways as a profiler at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA),... ...[BusinessDay] »
Passengers, airport workers stranded as cab operators down tool
Passengers and airport workers were on Wednesday, stranded following the down tooling of limousine and car hire operators over the re-routing of the former by the Federal Airports Authority... ...[BusinessDay] »
Nigeria raises N120bn in 2020, 2024 bonds at lower yields
Nigeria issued N120 billion ($600 million) worth of naira-denominated bonds maturing in 2020 and 2024 at an auction on Wednesday, at lower yields than the returns at its previous auction... ...[BusinessDay] »
Ghana in talks to head off FG’s threat to cut gas supply
A Ghanaian government delegation is holding emergency talks in Nigeria to avert a drastic gas supply cut threat, a government spokesman said, thus avoiding a potential political crisis. ... ...[BusinessDay] »
Bank Robbery: Baby, 2 Others Killed In Lagos
Three people were said to have been killed, including a baby, while many others were injured when armed robbers raided two banks in Festac Town, Lagos, yesterday. ... ....[Leadership NG] »
Robbery: Lagos Arraigns Royal Father, Others
The Lagos State government yesterday arraigned a traditional ruler from Odo- Onosa village in the Epe area of the state, Chief Jimoh Balogun, and two others before the state high court... ....[Leadership NG] »
Ministerial screening: Again, Fashola clears air on N78m website
Former Lagos State Governor has once again cleared the air over the controversial N78 million spent for the upgrade of the website – www.tundefashola.com under his watch as governor... ...[Vanguard News] »
Amaechi’s screening deferred, as Buhari withdraws ministerial nominee
The screening of a former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, by the Senate for the position of a minister has been deferred. Amaechi was among those listed for screening on Wednesday... ...[New Telegraph] »
‘Mikel rejected Eagles vice captainship’
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel rejected the opportunity to be vice – captain of the Super Eagles before the position was handed to Eddy Onazi and Kenneth Omeruo... ....[The Nation] »
Blasts kill seven in Maiduguri
Blasts detonated by three suicide bombers in Maiduguri, Borno State, killed at least seven people on Tuesday, the Red Cross and a vigilante group member told Reuters. Explosive devices... ....[The Nation] »
Buhari drops ministerial nominee
President Muhammadu Buhari has withdrawn the ministerial nomination of former Deputy Governor of Niger State, Ahmed Musa Ibeto. Senate President, Bukola Saraki, made this known on Wednesday... ....[The Nation] »
Nigerian inflation edges up to 9.4 percent in September
Nigeria’s consumer inflation was at 9.4 percent year-on-year in September, up 0.1 percentage point from August, and staying above the central bank’s target upper limit... ...[BusinessDay] »
Amaechi, Amina not cleared of petitions - Senate
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Samuel Anyanwu, says the committee is yet to conclude on the petitions against some ministerial nominees. ...[News24 NG] »
NYSC member, four teachers abducted in Rivers
Gunmen have abducted five teachers, a corps member, two females, one identified as Ogechi Mbadike and two male teachers in Rivers State. ...[News24 NG] »
UK no longer safe for looters –Minister
The United Kingdom, UK, would no longer be a safe heavens for looters of African resources and treasury, the UK Minister for Africa and Department For International Development, (DFID), Rt... ....[The Nation] »
Alamieyeseigha abandoned medical trip midway – Dickson
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr. Seriake Dickson, on Tuesday confirmed that the late former Governor of the state, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, abandoned his foreign medical trip... ....[The Nation] »
Police foil bank robbery in Lagos, recover N27m, weapons
The Police in Lagos on Tuesday foiled a robbery attempt on Access and Diamond bank in Lagos. The post Police foil bank robbery in Lagos, recover N27m... ....[The Guardian] »
CBN adjusts exchange rate peg again
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday strengthened its exchange rate peg slightly to N196.98 against the dollar on the interbank market from N197 it set last week. Foreign exchange traders... ....[The Punch] »
Abuja Bombings: Police nab masterminds
Inspector General of police, Solomon Arase declared Tuesday that the Police in Abuja has arrested two terror elements (suspects) in connection with the Oct. 2nd bombings in Nyanya and Kuje,... ...[Vanguard News] »
Hajj stampede: Death toll rises to 145 for Nigeria
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that 145 Nigerians were killed in the Sept. 24 stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia. ...[News24 NG] »
Kwankwaso’s aide arrested over multimillion naira MDG fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a former Special Adviser to Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, Muktar Umar Yerima. ...[News24 NG] »
Tribunal nullifies PDP’s Senator’s election in Enugu
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Enugu on Thursday nullified the election of the senator representing Enugu East Senatorial District, Gilbert Nnaji... ....[The Nation] »
Falae Abduction: Fulani Group Asks Afenifere To Withdraw Ultimatum
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has asked the Yoruba Socio-Cultural group, Afenifere, to withdraw the two weeks ultimatum issued to Fulani herdsmen... ....[Channels TV] »
Lekki Free Trade Zone Boss Tajudeen Disu Shot Dead
The Managing Director of Lekki Free Trade Zone, Tajudeen Disu, has been shot dead. Mr Disu was killed when Ibeju-Lekki villagers and mobile policemen clashed in Okunraiye community... ....[Channels TV] »
Olu Falae’s Abductors Are Not Herdsmen – DSS
The Department of State Services has revealed that former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Olu Falae, was abducted by suspected criminals and not Fulani herdsmen. ... ....[Channels TV] »
CBN strengthens FX peg to $196.98
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) strengthened its exchange rate peg slightly to 196.98 naira against the dollar on the interbank market on Monday from 197 it set last week, traders said.... ...[BusinessDay] »
FG deploys ICPC officials in airports
The Federal Government has deployed officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission to major airports across the country in a bid to check corruption... ....[The Punch] »
Police summon Wasiu Ayinde over shooting of varsity student
A female Business Education student of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Azeez Koforola, was reportedly shot in the early hours of Sunday at a musical show... ....[The Punch] »
Police Arrests Olu Falae’s Abductors
The Nigeria Police has arrested five of the eight abductors of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae. The arrest is coming about two weeks after... ....[Channels TV] »
Nigeria Defeat Cameroun 3-0
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Sunday defeated Cameroon’s the Indomitable Lions 3-0 in an international friendly played in Brussels. The team put up a much improved performance... ....[Channels TV] »
Former Bayelsa Governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha Is Dead
Former Bayelsa State Governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, is dead. Chief Alamieyeseigha reportedly died of cardiac arrest at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, after slipping into coma two days ago... ....[Channels TV] »
Diezani delisted from Chevening Scholarship honours list
The United Kingdom-based Chevening Scholarship has pulled down the name of embattled former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, from its list of female achievers. ...[News24 NG] »
Baby factory discovered in Imo, 17 babies rescued
17 babies and four pregnant teenagers were rescued by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps operatives in Imo State from an orphanage home allegedly being used as a baby factory. ...[News24 NG] »
Suspicious death in SE Nigeria not Ebola: WHO
A man who died in the southeast Nigerian city of Calabar did not have Ebola, the World Health Organization said on Friday, after 10 people were quarantined as a precaution. ...[News24 NG] »
Tragedy as rock crushes mother, children to death in Ogun
Four persons, including mother, two children and a grandchild were crushed to death by over 1000 years old rock that tipped off its base... ....[The Nation] »
Oliseh Replies Enyeama: Stop Lying Against Me!
Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh granted an exclusive interview to the Nigeria Football Federation Youtube channel to put the record straight regarding his row with Vincent Enyeama,... ...[Complete Sports] »
Robbers Raid Airport, Escape With N20m
An unnamed micro finance bank located in the Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri as well as the offices of Arik and Air Peace Airlines in Imo State, were Friday, reportedly raided... ....[Leadership NG] »
Fuel scarcity hits Osun
An acute fuel scarcity has hit Osun, crippling business activities in the state in the past few days, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Attendants at some filling stations in Osogbo... ....[The Guardian] »
Report: Enyeama returns to Eagles camp in Belgium
Officials have disclosed Lille goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama will head back to the Eagles training camp in Belgium on Saturday to meet with top officials of the NFF over a major falling out... ...[New Telegraph] »
1 out of every 6 people in Africa suffers mental disorder –WHO
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, on Friday said that one out of every six people in the African continent suffered mental disorder. ... ...[Vanguard News] »
Tribunal sacks Kashamu, six others in Ogun
The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ogun state has sacked Senator Representing Ogun East Senatorial district, Senator Buruji Kashamu a member of House of Representatives from Ijebu...
Fayose begs NASS members to ratify Fayemi
Contrary to insinuations that the Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose, would kick against the nomination of his predecessor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, he has ratified his nomination... ....[Daily Times] »
Ebola scare: Ten quarantined as FG dispatches medical team to Calabar
Ten persons have been quarantined after coming into contact with a patient with Ebola-like symptoms in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, officials said on Thursday... ....[Daily Times] »
Boko Haram: Military warns of cluster bombs
The Defence Headquarters on Thursday alerted Nigerians of the deployment of cluster bombs by Boko Haram insurgents in the country. Acting Director, Defence Information, Col. Rabe... ....[Daily Times] »
EFCC nabs 2 with 556 ATM cards, travellers’ cheques
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested two Nigerians with a shocking 556 banking instruments, with which they had been using to commit unsuspecting large scale fraud. ... ...[Vanguard News] »
Police Inspector stabbed to death by wife in Ondo
A 26-year-old housewife, Wunmi Omowa in Akure, the Ondo state capital has reportedly stabbed her Police inspector husband Isreal to death over a minor squabble. The post Police... ...[Vanguard News] »
Congo DR Beat Super Eagles 2-O
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Thursday lost 2-0 to the Leopards of Congo DR in a friendly played in Belgium. Goals from Dieumerci Mbokani and Jordan Nkololo were all the Leopards needed... ....[Channels TV] »
Electricity Tariffs Cannot Remain at Current Levels – VP Osinbajo
Until there is stability in the power sector, electricity tariffs cannot remain at the levels they are currently, according to Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Speaking yesterday... ....[NTA News] »
Tribunal sacks Yobe Rep. for lack of educational qualification
The Yobe Legislative Elections Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja has nullified the election of Rep. Sabo Garba (PDP-Nangere/Potiskum) for lack of educational qualification. The post... ....[The Guardian] »
Stock market down by N65bn
The Nigerian stock market yesterday continued on the negative trajectory as activities on the shares of blue chip companies lowered down momentum for the fourth consecutive day with a loss... ...[New Telegraph] »
Our varsities concetrate on theories, not research –TETFUND
The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Prof. Suleiman Bogoro, has explained the reason why no Nigerian university was listed among the top 1,000 in global ranking. ... ....[The Punch] »
Policeman dies as bandits raid A’Ibom bank
Bandits on Wednesday attacked a branch of a first generation bank Ibekwe Road, Ikot Abasi Urban, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. It was learnt that a police van... ....[The Punch] »
Boko Haram launches fresh attack on Geidam, Yobe Governor’s home town
Suspected members of Boko Haram militants are currently launching an attack on Geidam, Yobe state, locals say. The post Breaking: Boko Haram launches fresh attack on Geidam, Yobe... ...[Vanguard News] »
Multiple Blasts Rock Damaturu, Yobe State
Multiple bomb blasts have left 16 people dead in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, Nigeria’s North-east region. The blasts went off at the Buhari Housing Estate Damaturu, Yobe State.... ....[Channels TV] »
Army spokesman confirms arrest of suspected Boko Haram financier in Borno
The Nigeria Army said on Tuesday that troops operating around Bama have arrested a suspected Boko Haram financier in Bama Local Government Area of Borno. The post Army spokesman confirms... ....[The Guardian] »
Charles Okah stopped from attempted suicide in court
Security operatives attached to Justice Gabriel Kolawole at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday prevented Charles Okah, the alleged mastermind of the 2010 Independence Day bombing from committing suicide... ....[The Guardian] »
Ondo: Tribunal nullifies PDP Rep election
The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital Tuesday nullified the election of a member of House of Representatives representing Ilaje/Eseodo federal... ...[New Telegraph] »
London, SEC to deepen Islamic finance in Nigeria
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the City of London on Tuesday pledged to work together to deepen Islamic finance in Nigeria. It is believed that this will bring financial... ....[The Punch] »
Super Eagles: Belgium refuses to issue visa to Oboabona, others
Chairman of the NFF Technical and Development Committee, Chief Felix Anyansi-Agwu has bemoaned the failure of the Belgian embassy in Nigeria to issue entry visas into that country... ...[Vanguard News] »
Tribunal nullifies APC lawmaker’s election for not attaining 30yrs
The election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker representing Suleja constituency in the Niger State House of Assembly, Hon. Murtala Badaru, has been nullified by the State... ...[Vanguard News] »
Tribunal upholds David Mark’s election
The victory of former Senate President, David Mark, as the senator representing the Southern Benue Senatorial District, was on Tuesday, upheld by the national and state assembly petition... ...[Vanguard News] »
CBN to reconsider FX controls as demand drops
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, said he will consider easing restrictions on currency trading in Africa’s biggest oil producer if demand for foreign... ...[BusinessDay] »
Saraki files for futher stay of execution against CCT
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki has filed a further stay of execution against the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), as regards his ongoing prosecution before the tribunal over charges... ...[BusinessDay] »
Fashola, Amaechi, Fayemi make ministerial list
The immediate past governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN; former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi and Dr. Kayode Fayemi, who was defeated by Ayodele Fayose... ...[Vanguard News] »
Alison-Madueke: UK Court seizes 27,000 pounds
The Westminster Magistrate’s Court in London, on Monday, granted an application brought by the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) for seizure of 27,000 pounds confiscated... ....[Daily Times] »
Customs impound NFF’s consignment
The inability of the Nigeria Football Federation to clear a consignment of kits from its sponsor Nike at the Apapa port, Lagos has resulted in acute shortage of kits... ...[Vanguard News] »
Road sweepers hold Cross River SSG hostage
Secretary to Cross River State Government, Mrs Martina Agbor, was yesterday held hostage by street sweepers and gardeners at the Calabar Urban Development Authority, CUDA, when she went ... ...[Vanguard News] »
Edo councilors lock out council boss over bailout fund
Councilors in Egor local government area of Edo State on Monday locked out the council boss, Victor Enobakhare, over non-disclosure of actual amount received from Federal Government’s fund.... ....[The Nation] »
32 ships laden with foods, petroleum products expected in Lagos
Thirty two ships are expected to arrive at Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports in Lagos with foods, general cargo, petroleum products and other goods from Oct. 5 to Oct. 22. The post 32 ships... ....[The Guardian] »
Chewing stick wears out teeth surface, says dental surgeon
A dental surgeon with Bethel Dental Clinic, Abuja, Dr Isikwei Uche, has said that the constant use of chewing stick to clean the mouth can wear out the surface of the teeth and the gum.... ...[New Telegraph] »
Money laundering: Diezani Alison-Madueke appears in UK court
Nigeria’s former Oil Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke has appeared in court in London after being arrested last week as part of an investigation into suspected bribery and money... ...[New Telegraph] »
Students storm Osun street over schools’ merger
Students of Osun State College of Education, Ila Orangun on Monday staged a fresh protest over the alleged planned merger of the college with another state owned College of Education... ....[The Punch] »
Hoodlums Attack: Ayefele hospitalised in Ekiti
Following weekend's hoodlums attacks on Gospel Tungba crooner, Yinka Ayefele, in in Akure, the Ondo State capital, he has been hospitalised owing to the impact of the injuries sustained... ...[Vanguard News] »
NNPC sues NNPG, CAC, others over infringement on trademark
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Retail Limited has sued Natural Network Petroleum and Gas Company Limited (NNPG) and two others over infringement on its trademark. ... ...[BusinessDay] »
Cashew farmers made good profit in 2015 season –Association
..as Africa produces over 50% of world’s cashew Some cashew farmers on Sunday said they recorded huge sales and made profits from cashew nuts during the 2015 cashew season. The National... ...[BusinessDay] »
Shell starts production from Bonga Phase 3 project offshore Nigeria
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has started production from the Bonga Phase 3 project. Bonga Phase 3 is an expansion of the Bonga Main development, with peak... ...[BusinessDay] »
Mikel, Ighalo Land In Belgium For Congo, Cameroon Friendlies
England-based duo, Mikel Obi and Odion Ighalo, are the earliest arrivals at the Super Eagles camp in Verviews, Belgium ahead of the international friendlies against DR... ...[Complete Sports] »
Blogger sues Police, Amosun’s aide for illegal detention
A blogger, Emmanuel Ojo, has sued Ogun State Police Command and one Katib Biliamin, the Chief Security Officer to Governor Ibikunle Amosun, for his arrest and detention, demanding N150... ....[Daily Times] »
Alison-Madueke: We’re working with British authorities – Presidency
The Presidency on Sunday confirmed the arrest of former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in London over allegations of corruption and money laundering. ... ....[Daily Times] »
Aviation workers threaten strike, give 14-day ultimatum
Trade unions in the aviation sector have given the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, a 14-day ultimatum to promote their members who were due for promotion or risk industrial action.... ....[Daily Times] »
Metering: NERC fines Ikeja power firm N131.4m
The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company has been fined N131.4m by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission for defying the regulator’s metering order. According to NERC, the firm... ....[The Punch] »
Fulani herdsmen deny kidnapping Falae
The Association of Fulani Chiefs and the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria have said a former Secretary of the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, was not kidnapped by genuine Fulani herdsmen.... ....[The Punch] »
Subsidy on petrol falls to N576m daily
From a high of N51.61 per litre on June 11, 2015, subsidy on every litre of Premium Motor Spirit consumed in the country has dropped to N14.39, data obtained from the Petroleum Products... ....[The Punch] »
Our electricity bills higher than house rent -Residents
Residents of the Apapa-Iganmu and the Ifelodun local council development areas of Lagos State on Friday marched in protest to the Eko Electricity Distribution Company in Ijora-Badia... ....[The Punch] »
Lagos transport boss's pointman assassinated
Suspected rival gang members have killed Olayinka Mamowora, a close aide of the Oshodi chapter chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya. ...[News24 NG] »
Lagos auto spare market demolished
The Lagos State Government has completed the demolition exercise at the Ladipo Auto Spare Parts Market at Mushin area of the state. ...[News24 NG] »
Chinese firm shut down over worker’s death
Hongxing Steel Company Limited, a Chinese company based in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government has been shut down for safety violations by the Lagos state government. ...[News24 NG] »
Court Sacks Benue PDP Lawmaker, Orders Installation Of Petitioner
The federal high court in Makurdi presided over by Justice Binta Nyako yesterday reaffirmed the sack of the member of the Benue State House of Assembly representing Oju 2, Mr. Mathew Ire.. ....[Leadership NG] »
Stampede: Nigerian victims not insured
Fresh facts have shown that the 64 Nigerians confirmed dead in the Mina stampede in Saudi Arabia, plus the 71 injured and the 244 missing pilgrims were not insured. Saturday PUNCH’s... ....[The Punch] »
Hajj Tragedy: Anxiety in NYSC over 100 corps members in S/Arabia
ANXIETY gripped the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Headquarters in Abuja over the fate of about 100 corps members participating in hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. ... ...[Vanguard News] »
Scores killed as bomb blast rocks Kuje, Abuja
A twin bomb blast has reportedly hit Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, DAILY POST has learnt. The bomb blast suspected to have been masterminded by the Boko Haram terrorists occured at Kuje... ....[Daily Post] »
Five girls ‘behind’ Maiduguri bombings
Five young girls were behind a series of deadly explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Thursday evening, security sources have said. At least 14 people, including the girls, died... ....[The Nation] »
Afrobasket Women: D’Tigress Lose Tight Semi-Final Clash To Cameroon
Nigeria senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, lost 71-70 to hosts Cameroon in a very closely fought semi-final of Afrobasket Women in Yaounde on Friday.... ...[Complete Sports] »
FIFA scandal: Blatter must resign immediately – Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola has called for Sepp Blatter to step down immediately from his role as FIFA president. The American drinks company, a key FIFA sponsor, said: “FIFA needs comprehensive... ...[New Telegraph] »
Police uncover body of Edo varsity’s abducted lecturer
The Edo State Police Command on Friday said it has uncovered the lifeless body of a lecturer of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Professor Paul Erie, who was abducted by kidnappers... ....[The Punch] »
Military threatens to demolish buildings hiding Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army on Friday threatened to demolish any facilities serving as the hideouts of any member of the terrorist group, Boko Haram. Addressing a press conference in Maiduguri... ....[The Punch] »
EFCC storms Alison-Madueke’s Abuja residence, as ex-minister is arrested in London
The Asokoro, Abuja residence of the immediate-past Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, on Friday, was stormed by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes... ...[Vanguard News] »
Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke Granted Bail
Nigeria’s former Petroleum Minister, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, who was arrested in London on Friday, has been granted bail. She was granted bail by a magistrate court in London... ....[Channels TV] »
Emir of Kano meets with Saudi Authorities on Transparent Probe Of Mina Stampede
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, on Friday said he held a meeting with Saudi Authorities on the ongoing investigation into the recent stampede in Mina, Mecca. More than 747... ....[NTA News] »
Ex Nigeria oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke ‘arrested on suspected bribery charges’
Nigeria’s former minister of petroleum resources has been arrested in London, according to reports. It is believed Diezani Alison-Madueke was apprehended at the UK National Crime Agency on Friday 2 October.... ...[BusinessDay] »
Armed herdsmen abduct Kogi traditional ruler
A band of gunmen have kidnapped the traditional ruler of Apaa-Bunu community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Oba Adebisi Obademi. Our correspondent gathered on Thursday... ....[The Punch] »
Fulani herdsmen release kidnapped 70 years old Pastor in Ondo
AFTER 11 days in the captivity of kidnappers, a 70 year old clergyman in Ikare-Akoko area of Ondo state, Japhet Obafemi has regained his freedom. Pastor Obafemi... ...[Vanguard News] »
Sylva mocks Oshiomhole: What you can’t achieve, a military man did
The flag-bearer of the All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming December 5 Bayelsa Governorship Election, Chief Timipre Sylva has berated the governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole... ...[Vanguard News] »
Buhari holds talks with Saraki, others in Aso Rock after Independence event
The occasion of Nigeria’s 55th Independence Anniversary finally provided an opportunity for the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso... ....[Daily Post] »
Two suspected gay siblings arrested for allegedly defiling unwilling victim in Warri
Two siblings, Johnson Onoriode Efenaghor and Emmanuel Efenaghor have reportedly been arrested by policemen of the “B” Division Police Station, Warri, Delta State for allegedly indulging... ....[Daily Post] »
Cross River workers begin indefinite strike on Friday
Workers in Cross River State will on Friday embark on an indefinite strike following Government’s inability to meet their demands. Bulletins circulated by the Organised Labour Action... ....[The Nation] »
Bird flu: FG may suspend payment of compensation to farmers
The Federal Government has said that it may suspend the payment of compensation to poultry farmers whose farms were infected by Avian Influenza (bird flu) pending when substantial progress... ....[The Nation] »
Troops raid another Boko Haram fuel depot in Maiduguri –Army
Troops of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, raided another fuel depot hitherto operated by Boko Haram. A statement Thursday by the Acting Director, Army... ...[New Telegraph] »
Buhari orders audit of NNPC, CBN, Customs, FIRS as revenue tightens
President Buhari announced yesterday that he has ordered a comprehensive audit of all Nigeria’s revenue generating agencies, in a process which would hopefully show... ...[BusinessDay] »