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Boko Haram destroys Nigerian military base

Boko Haram destroyed a Nigerian military base as soldiers fled and only self-defense fighters prevented the insurgents from retaking a northeastern town, residents said Monday. The civilian fighters... ....[P.M. News] »

Amaechi orders probe of Maritime Academy over N18b funds

Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi is set to probe the accounts of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Akwa Ibom State over the N18 billion released to the institution.... ....[The Nation] »

Dangote’s Daughter Launches N7bn Health Facility In Kano

The daughter of the Africa’s richest businessman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Halima Aliko Dangote has launched the construction of the ultra-modern health facility to be funded by Dangote... ....[Leadership NG] »

Oliseh, Mikel feud deepens

Eagles coach vows to axe Chelsea star NFF, ex-internationals intervene Chelsea midfielder, Mikel Obi, may have played his last match under Coach Sunday Oliseh... ...[New Telegraph] »

Kogi: Faleke heads for court as APC adopts Bello

Audu’s running mate, new candidate’s supporters clash in Abuja INEC acknowledges receipt of new governorship candidate’s nomination The All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy... ...[New Telegraph] »

2.9m HIV positive Nigerians not on treatment — EXPERTS

AN estimated 2.9 million people living with HIV/AIDS out of 3.4 million Nigerians diagnosed last year are not receiving treatment needed to suppress the infection. ... ...[Vanguard News] »

EFCC Arrests Former Minister Of State For Finance Yuguda

The former Minister of State for Finance under former President Goodluck Jonathan, Ambassador Bashir Yuguda, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission... ....[Channels TV] »

Suspected Militants Chase Jonathan’s Convoy

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday narrowly escaped what could have resulted in a horrific situation in Bayelsa State, after some suspected militants drove into his convoy... ....[Channels TV] »

Buhari leaves Malta for France

President Muhammadu Buhari is believed to have left Malta where he participated in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) for Paris, France Sunday evening to join about 150 other world... ....[DailyPost] »

Airports security under threat, cab operators cry out

Car hire operators have raised the alarm over security threats at the nation’s airports as a result of the operation of illegal cab operators. The Airport Car Hire Association of Nigeria... ....[The Nation] »

Faleke to Oyegun: I won’t surrender people’s mandate

THE crisis created by the demise of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Kogi State’s governorship election, Prince Abubakar Audu, seems to be growing fast. Audu’s running mate... ....[The Nation] »

Boko Haram Kills 7 Villagers, Abducts More Girls In Borno

At least seven persons were left dead in Bam village of Borno State when armed Boko Haram terrorists attacked in the early hours of yesterday and abducted unspecified, but large number... ....[Leadership NG] »

Arms deal: FG directs EFCC to prosecute ex-CAS, Amosu

The Presidency has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to commence the prosecution of a former Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Adesola Amosu... ...[New Telegraph] »

Synagogue: Lagos arraigns TB Joshua, others today

LAGOS — The trustees of Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, will today be arraigned before a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja over the collapse of a six-storey building in the church... ...[Vanguard News] »

Missing cash: Defence Hqtrs detains Generals, recalls others

In a bid to recover stolen defence cash running into trillions of Naira, the Defence Headquarters might have started recalling no fewer than 20 Generals said to have been involved... ...[Vanguard News] »

Boko Haram kills soldier, 6 others in fresh Borno attacks

ABOUT seven persons including a soldier, were killed in both Bam and Gajigana villages of Biu and Magumeri Local Government Areas of Borno State... ...[Vanguard News] »

Under-23: Nigeria Beat Mali 3-2 In Senegal

The national Under-23 team has gotten their campaign at the under-23 African Cup if Nations in Senegal, on a solid note with a 3-2 win over the Junior Eagles of Mali in a five- goal... ....[Channels TV] »

Support our efforts to curb corruption in Nigeria’s oil sector –Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Malta urged the international community to do more to support his administration’s efforts to curb corruption in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. A statement... ....[DailyPost] »

Buhari destroying Nigeria’s image for cheap global recognition –Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described the last six months of President Mohammadu Buhari’s administration as that of “deceitful change,” lamenting that the President was destroying the image of Nigeria... ....[DailyPost] »

Buhari approves new cost-cutting measures for MDAs

In the federal government quest to reduce cost of governance as well as curb the incidence of mismanagement in the ministries and departmental agencies (MDAs), President Muhammadu Buhari... ....[The Nation] »

Kogi: Faleke rejects Bello in fresh letter to Oyegun

•Wants APC to apply ‘Doctrine of Necessity’ •Audu supporters launch protests, block roads The All Progressives Congress (APC) running mate in the stalemated governorship... ....[The Nation] »

Vardy Breaks EPL Goals Record As Leicester, Man United Draw

Jamie Vardy broke the English Premier League goal-scoring held by Ruud Van Nistelrooy when the Leicester striker became the first player to score in 11 consecutive appearances... ...[Complete Sports] »

Appeal Court sacks David Mark, orders rerun

The Court of Appeal sitting in Markudi, the Benue State capital yesterday nullified the election of former Senate President, David Mark, and ordered the Independent National Electoral... ...[New Telegraph] »

El-Rufai wrong on Jonathan’s Oct 1 spending — FG

The Federal Government has countered a claim by the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, that the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan spent N64bn... ....[The Punch] »

Kano blast: We have no death figure, Shi’ite took away the corpses – Police

The Kano State Police command said on Friday it was yet to ascertain the casualty figures in the bomb attack at Dakasoye village in Garun Malam Local Government Area of the state... ....[DailyPost] »

Buhari shocks ministers with austere package

•Cabinet members grumble, say ‘pittance’ can’t pick bills Barely three weeks in office, President Muhammadu Buhari has shocked Ministers with poor salaries and austere allowances... ....[The Nation] »

Petrol volume in depots near zero level – marketers

The fuel situation in Nigeria may become more critical after next week if the National Assembly does not approve the N413 billion supplementary budget meant to be used to settle... ...[BusinessDay] »

Boko Haram plans attacks on churches, mosques, markets, DSS warns

The Department of State Services, DSS, has alerted Abuja residents over plots by Boko Haram to attack churches, mosques and markets, using girls to bomb those places. The post Boko Haram... ...[Vanguard News] »

Bomb Blast Hits Muslim Procession In Kano

The city of Kano has been hit by a suicide bomb blast. The unidentified suicide bomber detonated the explosives during a Shia Muslim procession. Twenty-one people have been confirmed killed... ....[Channels TV] »

Kogi Election: Faleke Wants INEC To Swear Him In

A new twist has been added to the controversy surrounding the Kogi governorship election following the death of the APC candidate, Prince Abubakar Audu. The running mate to the late Audu,... ....[Channels TV] »

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MEND denies endorsing Governor Dickson’s re-election

The Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta, MEND, has dissociated itself from media reports claiming that it has endorsed the re-election bid of the Bayelsa State Governor, Mr. Seriake Dickson.... ....[DailyPost] »

Nigerian lecturers more corrupt than politicians – Rector

Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti, Dr Theresa Akande, has stated that lecturers are more corrupt than politicians. Speaking on Tuesday at the 10th National Conference of School of Business... ....[DailyPost] »

Power supply badly hit nationwide by two major cuts in TCN transmission lines

The electricity supply situation in the country has gotten worse as a result of a combination of generation, transmission and distribution problems which have led to more stringent power ... ...[BusinessDay] »

Treasury looters now returning stolen funds —Buhari

ABUJA — President Muhammadu Buhari, in Tehran, Iran, yesterday, disclosed that many of those who looted the public treasuries in the government of former President Goodluck Jonathan had started returning the stolen funds... ...[Vanguard News] »

Arrest incessant fuel shortages, NUPENG tells FEC

Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has urged the Federal Executive Council, FEC, headed by President Muhammadu Buhari, to immediately hit the ground running... ...[Vanguard News] »

It’s a shame that FG yet to account for Chibok girls – Soyinka

Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka yesterday described the inability of the federal government to give account of the over 200 missing Chibok girls abducted by, Boko Haram, as a “shame”. Soyinka spoke... ....[DailyPost] »

Kogi: Governor Wada reinstates sacked LG Chairmen

Governor Idris Wada of Kogi State has reinstated sacked Council Chairmen in the state in obedience to the Court of appeal’s ruling which ordered their immediate reinstatement.. ...[DailyPost] »

Fuel price soars by 50% at depots as scarcity bites

IPMAN orders 24hrs dispensing Price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol soared by about 50 per cent at retail outlets following the hike in price of the product at the depots... ....[The Nation] »

Biafra: FG to file fresh terrorism charges against Kanu

Protests rock Onitsha, Aba Sultan cautions FG The Federal Government has arraigned the Director of Radio Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, before an Abuja Magistrate’s Court over terrorism- related... ...[New Telegraph] »

NDLEA arrests suspected drug baron, intercepts 576kg of narcotics

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a suspected drug baron, Tochukwu Ubah, alleged to be coordinating a large volume of methamphetamine and ephedrine distribution... ...[News24 NG] »

How Audu repeatedly vomited blood before his death

The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, Abubakar Audu, who died on Sunday vomited blood before he gave up the ghost. The media reported that he died... ....[DailyPost] »

Police arrest 21 homosexual students in Delta

Police detectives in Asaba, Delta State, have arrested 21 students who have been allegedly involved in same sex activities. It was reliably gathered that the two state-owned polytechnics... ....[Daily Times] »

Police colleges can’t produce good officers, says AIG Mbu

The institutions being used to train Nigerian police officers are decayed and cannot produce the best police officers the country needs to get better. Assistant Inspector General of Police... ....[Daily Times] »

Akwa United shock Lobi Stars 2-1, win first Federation Cup title

FORMER champions, Lobi Stars of Makurdi, once again failed in their bid to win the Federation Cup for the second time when they were beaten 2-1 by Akwa United yesterday in Lagos... ....[The Guardian] »

NLC blames governors for economic woes, demands pay rise

Demands pay rise for workers In the face of dwindling revenue and non-payment of workers’ salaries, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the state governors of mismanaging... ...[New Telegraph] »

We got N28m from Agbara robbery –Gang leader

Police have arrested 35-year-old Kelly Fotor aka Kelvin, the leader of robbery gang which has been terrorising Lagos and Ogun states in the last couple of months. Kelvin and three other... ...[New Telegraph] »

APC Candidate In Kogi Governorship Election Abubakar Audu Is Dead

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, Mr Abubakar Audu, is dead. Mr Audu is reported to have died of undisclosed medical reasons... ....[Channels TV] »

Abubakar Audu, APC’s Governorship candidate feared dead

Prince Abubakar Audu, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the just concluded Kogi state election which the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared inconclusive is feared dead. ,... ...[Vanguard News] »

FG Accuses Obama’s Govt Of Politicising Fight Against Boko Haram

The federal government of Nigeria yesterday accused the administration of the United States President Barrack Obama for politicizing the fight against the Boko Haram Sect... ....[Leadership NG] »

Suicide Bomber Kills Seven In IDPs Camp

A suicide bomber has killed at least seven people in a transit camp in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital in north-east Nigeria. The National Emergency Management Agency sources said... ....[Channels TV] »

INEC Declares Kogi Governorship Election Inconclusive

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Kogi State governorship election inconclusive. Declaring the results of the election, the Returning Officer, Professor... ....[Channels TV] »

Petrol sells for N200 per litre in Umuahia

Some independent petroleum marketers in Umuahia are selling petrol between N170 and N200 per litre, even as scarcity of the commodity lingers on. However, at the black market located... ....[DailyPost] »

MTN, Globacom, Etisalat risk fines as Telcos violate porting process time

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Saturday said that MTN Nigeria, Globacom and Etisalat violated the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) process time obligations in the third quarter... ....[DailyPost] »

Military tactics cannot stop Boko Haram –Onaiyekan

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, at the weekend advised that there must be somebody who can talk to Boko Haram militants, saying only military strategy cannot end... ....[The Nation] »

I will not do Saraki’s bidding on petition against CCT chairman –Sen. Anyanwu

Senate’s Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition, said it would not do President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki’s bidding on the petition against Code of Conduct Tribunal... ....[The Guardian] »

EFCC chair Magu orders arrest of agency’s director, others

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has ordered the arrest of a director and five officers for the alleged leakage of information... ....[The Nation] »

Policeman killed, many injured as robbers raid bank in Ogun

A gang of armed robbers in a Commando style, raided a bank in Agbara, Ogun State yesterday morning. A policeman was killed and many people were injured. Sources said... ....[The Nation] »

Oil price crash dips Nigeria’s revenues by N11.96bn in two days

Tougher times ahead for OPEC member-nations – Report Nigeria’s crude revenues dipped by N11.96 billion in the last two days as prices of oil, country’s cash cow, dipped below $40 a barrel... ...[New Telegraph] »

Lamorde Drags Senate, IGP To Court

The immediate past chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Lamorde has challenged the powers of the Senate and the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges... ....[Channels TV] »

Dangote, Adenuga, Others Make Forbes List

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has maintained his number one position as Africa’s richest man for a fifth year in a row by Forbes magazine. Dangote leads... ....[Channels TV] »

Facebook activates safety feature after Yola bombing

Facebook has activated its "Safety Check" feature for the first time in Nigeria, after a bombing likely carried out by Boko Haram killed more than 30 late on Tuesday. The post Facebook... ...[Vanguard News] »

Court of Appeal sacks PDP Senator from Taraba, Bashir Marafa

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has again lost in Taraba State as the Court of Appeal sitting in Yola upheld a tribunal’s ruling, sacking Bashir Marafa as senator representing Taraba Central... ....[DailyPost] »

Power supply dips to 3,682.32Mw

• Vandals hit Onitsha tower Power supplied to electricity distribution companies (DisCos) from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) last Sunday dipped to 3,682 megawatts (Mw)... ....[The Nation] »

Alleged N1tr diversion: Lamorde ‘ill, flown abroad’

Immediate past Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, may have been flown abroad for the treatment of undisclosed ailment, The Nation learnt... ....[The Nation] »

TSA: AGF disowns Remita

The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Alhaji Ahmed Idris, has distanced his office from the use of Remita software, owned by SystemSpecs, for the implementation of the Treasury... ....[Daily Times] »

Ekweremadu escapes assassination attempt

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, yesterday escaped suspected assassination attempt in the nation’s capital, Abuja. According to a statement... ...[New Telegraph] »

N25bn TSA fraud: Intimidation can’t stop investigation –Saraki

Minister, PDP differ as stakeholders’ meeting suspended The President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, has vowed that no amount of intimidation or blackmail would stop the National Assembly... ...[New Telegraph] »

Airtel sacks 30 per cent staff, cites rightsizing

One of Nigeria’s telecoms companies, Airtel, has sacked 30 per cent of its workforce. New Telegraph exclusively gathered that the affected employees from some departments, who were ‘caught... ...[New Telegraph] »

Don’t introduce tollgates, Fasehun tells Fashola

The Chairman of the Unity Party of Nigeria, Dr. Frederick Fasehun, has advised the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, to avoid controversial... ....[The Punch] »

Two die as seven vehicles crash in Lagos

Two people have been confirmed dead and four others are in a critical condition after a trailer rammed into six other vehicles in the Ojota area of Lagos State... ....[The Punch] »

$2.9b arms procurement: Buhari orders arrest of Dasuki, others

President Muhammdu Buhari Tueday night ordered the arrest of the former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki (Rtd), for allegedly siphoning billions of dollars earmarked... ...[Vanguard News] »

Arrest Order: Dasuki replies Buhari, says panel never invited me for interrogation

Embattled former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd.) has described reports that President Muhammadu Buhari ordered his arrest, over alleged siphoning of billions... ...[Vanguard News] »

Super Eagles Beat Swaziland 2-0 In World Cup Qualifier

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday kept their hope of a place in the 2018 FIFA World Cup alive by defeating Swaziland 2-0 in Port Harcourt. It was the second leg of the knock out duel... ....[Channels TV] »

Explosion Hits Jambutu Bypass In Jimeta Area Of Yola

At least 28 people have been killed following an explosion which hit Yola, the Adamawa State capital, north east Nigeria on Tuesday evening. According to our correspondent in Yola... ....[Channels TV] »

Senate Asks JAMB To Increase Validity Of UTME

The Senate has asked the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to increase the validity of its results from one year to three years. This was one of the recommendations adopted... ....[Channels TV] »

Arms Procurement Scam: Buhari Orders Arrest Of Culprits

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the arrest of persons indicted by the interim report of the investigative committee on arms procurement. The order is in a release issued... ....[Channels TV] »

PhotoNews | President Buhari at CBN Anchor Borrowers’ Programme/Flag-off of New Dry Season Farming Kebbi State, 17th Nov 2015

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Court hears how prophet engaged women in marathon sex for ‘deliverance’

A 49-year old prophet, Moses Okezie has been remanded in prison for allegedly defrauding and engaging two different women in marathon sex for ‘deliverance’. Okozie, a native of Isiala... ....[DailyPost] »

Agency confirms 274 Nigerians died in Saudi stampede

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) yesterday put the Nigerian death toll in the Saudi stampede at 274. Forty four others are still missing while two are receiving treatment ... ....[The Nation] »

MTN gets Friday deadline to pay $5.2b fine

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday extended to Friday the deadline given to MTN to pay a $5.2billion fine. The commission also said it sanctioned the telecommunications... ....[The Nation] »

Misuse of antibiotics worsens bacteria resistance, says WHO

The over-use and misuse of antibiotics has increased the development of resistant bacteria in humans, according to a new multicountry survey by the World Health Organisation (WHO).... ...[New Telegraph] »

Robbers kill father of two, rape three ladies

More than 20 armed robbers invaded several streets at Isale-Oja area of Agege, Lagos State on Sunday morning. In their wake, they left sorrow, tears and blood. The bandits shot dead... ...[New Telegraph] »

Presidency orders reassessment of GENCOs, DISCOs

BPE’s fact-finding team arrives Lagos President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the reassessment of privatised power assets in Nigeria. A source at the Presidency, who disclosed this... ...[New Telegraph] »

Score a goal get $20,000, Wike tells Eagles

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has pledged $20,000 per goal as he urged the Super Eagles to beat visiting Sihlangu of Swaziland in their 2018 World Cup qualifier in Port Harcourt. ... ...[Vanguard News] »

Lamorde’s Probe Resumes In Senate On Tuesday

Barring any unforeseen changes, the resumed probe of the former Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ibrahim Lamorde, by the Senate, is expected to hold... ....[Channels TV] »

Aliko Dangote Resigns From Dangote Flour

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, on Tuesday resigned from the board of Dangote Flour Mills after South African firm, Tiger Brands announced it was withdrawing funding from the flour... ....[Channels TV] »

PhotoNews | Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki Hosts World Bank Group, Discusses Health Issues (Nov. 14 2015)

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N7.62b taken as fees for TSA, says SystemSpecs

SystemSpecs, the owner company of Remita, the e-payment and e-collection software deployed by the Federal Government to drive the Treasury Single Account (TSA), has said only N7.62 billion... ....[The Nation] »

Sports Minister Invites 1985 Eaglets For November 29 Reception

The Minister of Youth and Sports Solomon Dalong has invited 17 members of the 1985 FIFA U-17 World Cup-winning Golden Eaglets at the instance of the Presidency... ...[Complete Sports] »

CCT Vs Saraki: S’ Court Order, Set Back Against Corruption – Falana

Human rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN) has described the recent order by the Supreme Court staying further proceedings of the trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki before the Code... ....[Leadership NG] »

Jonathan Lost Presidential Poll For Failure To Sack Jega –Okupe

Former senior special assistant to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Doyin Okupe, has disclosed that the failure of Jonathan to sack the former INEC boss, Prof Attahiru Jega... ....[Leadership NG] »

TSA: System Specs writes Buhari as CBN disagrees on N8bn refund

SystemSpecs Limited, owners of Remita, the software deployed in Treasury Single Account (TSA) remittances, has written to President Muhammadu Buhari, stating in details... ...[New Telegraph] »

Senate begins N25bn TSA probe on Tuesday

There are strong indications on Sunday that the Senate will begin the process of investigating the alleged N25bn largesse earned by an e-collection agent, REMITA,... ....[The Punch] »

Court refuses to stop MTN from paying N1.4tn fine

A Federal High Court in Lagos has declined granting an order stopping the telecommunications company, MTN Nigeria Limited, from paying a fine of N1.4trn imposed on it... ....[The Punch] »

Robbers attack Lagos police station, sink gunboat

Armed robbers on Sunday stormed the Marine Police Post of the Lagos State Police Command in the Epe area, exchanging gunfire with the policemen... ....[The Punch] »

TSA Is Fraud Against Nigerians – Fayose

The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has said that he would not attend the meeting called by the Federal Government with state governors on the Treasury Single Account (TSA), saying... ....[Channels TV] »

Dream Team escapes plane crash in Accra

Nigeria U-23 team escaped plane crash while travelling to Gambia on Sunday morning as part of preparations for the African U-23 Championship billed for Senegal. The Dream Team VI opted... ....[The Nation] »

Man City Lead Liverpool, Tottenham In Chase For Eaglets’ Bamgboye

Golden Eaglets star, Funsho Bamgboye, has attracted the interest of top English Premier League sides, Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur,... ...[Complete Sports] »

Father Mbaka Condemns Pro Biafra Protests, Says it is ‘Evil’

A popular Enugu Catholic Priest, Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka condemns recent agitation and protests for the Biafra nation. He described the protests as `evil.’ Mbaka condemned the action... ....[NTA News] »

AfDB creates $300m loan facility to assist women in agribusiness

African Development Bank (AfDB) has created $300 million financing facility to fund African women in agribusiness to accelerate agriculture within the next 12 months... ...[BusinessDay] »

Nigeria in trouble as oil prices plummet to $45 on limited buying interest

The falling oil prices, which plummeted to $45 per barrel coupled with constant decrease in the value of Nigeria’s crude oil, may lead the economy to further run into crisis... ...[BusinessDay] »

Legitimise your businesses or go to jail, CGC warns high profile smugglers

The Comptroller General of Customs, retired Col. Hameed Ali, has warned high profile smugglers operating in the country to legitimise their businesses or end up in jail. ... ....[The Guardian] »

FIFA REJECT WORLD CUP VENUE CHANGE BY NIGERIA

World football governing body FIFA has turned down a request by Nigeria for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Swaziland to be moved from Port Harcourt to Abuja. The Nigeria Football... ...[New Telegraph] »

N10 million bribery scandal: Presidency in dilemma over CCT Chair?

The Presidency is in dilemma over what to do with the embattled Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Justice Danladi Umar, who has been embroiled in a N10 million bribery scandal,... ...[Vanguard News] »

PhotoNews | Nigerian Troops clear more terrorist camps, rescue women and children..

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Breaking: Again, Court orders DSS to allow Dasuki travel abroad for treatment

A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, ordered the Department of State Services (DSS), to allow former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), to travel out... ...[Vanguard News] »

Cristiano Ronaldo Buys €19 Million Private Jet

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly bought himself a multi-million pound private jet, according to the Mirror. The Real Madrid forward, 30, is believed to have paid out €19million... ...[Complete Sports] »

Osimhen Reportedly Agrees Tottenham Move As City Want Nwakali

Top scorer at the just concluded FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile, Golden Eaglets' Victor Osimhen, has reportedly agreed a move to English Premier League side, Tottenham... ...[Complete Sports] »

We Arrested 44 Pro-Biafra Protesters – Police

Rivers State commissioner of Police, Mr Musa Kimo has said that no fewer than 44 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were arrested during the November 10, 2015 PRO-Biafra... ....[Leadership NG] »

Biafra: Group to drag Buhari to ICC for extra-judicial killings

A human rights group, Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has concluded arrangement to drag President Muhammadu Buhari before the International Criminal Court of Justice... ....[Daily Times] »

LASUTH celebrates first kidney transplant

Doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, yesterday celebrated the first successful kidney transplant ever done in Lagos tertiary hospital. The post LASUTH... ....[The Guardian] »

PDP reports Buhari to international community over alleged rights abuses

LEADERS and stakeholders in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rose from a conference in Abuja yesterday drawing the attention of the international community... ....[The Guardian] »

Crude swap: Reps threaten to arrest Kachikwu, PPMC MD

The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating alleged scams in the refined product exchange, otherwise called crude oil swap has threatened to issue warrant of arrest against the Minister... ...[New Telegraph] »

Fried, barbecued meat raises kidney cancer risk

A new research suggests that the way meat is cooked could trigger kidney cancer in consumers. Their findings, published in the journal CANCER, revealed that cooking meat in a particular... ...[New Telegraph] »

Don’t test our will, Army warns MASSOB, IPOB

Vows to contain threats to Nigeria’s sovereignty Police deny alleged killing of pro-Biafra protesters The military yesterday warned protesting members of the Movement... ...[New Telegraph] »

I use explosives to catch fish – Suspected robber

A suspected bank robber, Aitlabor Gelebele, who was arrested with explosives by the Ogun State Police Command, has said he is not a bank robber but a fisherman. ... ....[The Punch] »

ICPC discovers N292m in retired perm sec’s account

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission has traced N292m to the account of one of the permanent secretaries that were retired on Tuesday,... ....[The Punch] »

NDLEA recovers N59m cocaine hidden in Whisky bottles

Two suspected drug traffickers have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency attached to the Murtala Muhammed International... ....[The Punch] »

The poor won’t pay Land Use Charge –Oshiomhole

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that low income earners in the state will not pay the Land Use Charge. The governor, who spoke on Thursday, said... ....[The Punch] »

No legal basis for NAFDAC’s N1bn fine –Guinness

Guinness Nigeria Plc on Thursday said “there is no legal basis” for the payment of the N1bn fine imposed on it by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration... ....[The Punch] »

PDP agents protest non-payment of election allowances

Some members of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Thursday, staged a protest at the party’s secretariat to demand the payment of their allowances... ....[The Punch] »

Why NAFDAC slammed N1bn fine on Guinness

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, was said to have slammed a fine of N1 billion administrative charges on Guinness Nigeria Plc for its failure to adhere... ...[Vanguard News] »

Ogun Police Parade Suspected Robbers With Explosive Devices

Ogun State Police Command has arrested and paraded four suspected bank robbers with explosive devices meant for operation in Ijebu Ode area of the state. Parading the suspects at the Police... ....[Channels TV] »

Supreme Court halts Saraki’s trial at CCT

The Supreme Court, this morning, stayed further hearing on the 13-count criminal charge pending against the Senate President, Dr. Olubukola Saraki, before the Code of Conduct Tribunal,... ...[Vanguard News] »

Jonathan presidency: Dokpesi’s apology remains his personal opinion – Metuh

National Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, said the apology credited to the party’s National Conference Committee Chairman, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, remained his... ....[DailyPost] »

Iheanacho: I’m Not Scared To Compete With Senior Eagles Players

Manchester City of England young striker Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed his readiness to give his best for his country if he gets the chance to play... ...[Complete Sports] »

Ex-Chelsea Doctor Eva Carneiro Marries At 42

Chelsea's former team doctor Eva Carneiro has married her partner Jason De Carteret in London on Wednesday, the Daily Mail reported. Carneiro, 42, is suing Chelsea and Jose Mourinho... ...[Complete Sports] »

Ekweremadu: Anti-Saraki senators stage a walk out

Sunday Aborisade, Abuja Senators Ahmad Lawan and George Akume, who were favoured by the All Progressives Congress to emerge as the Senate President and Deputy Senate President respectively... ....[The Punch] »

We’ll capture Sambisa before Dec deadline – Theatre Commander

Maiduguri—Major-General Yushau Abubakar, Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, says the military will capture Sambisa forest, den of the Boko Haram terrorists, before the December... ...[Vanguard News] »

Senate Investigates Alleged Abuse Of Treasury Single Account

The Senate in Nigeria has commenced an investigation into what it called the abuse and mismanagement of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) regime. Bringing a motion on the floor... ....[Channels TV] »

PhotoNews | NEW FEDERAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

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Fashola named Minister for Power, Works and Housing, Amaechi gets Transportation

Fashola – Minister for Power, Works and Housing Rotimi Amaechi – Minister for Transport Lai Mohammed – Minister for Information Emmanuel Ikachukwu – Minister for State Petroleum... ....[The Punch] »

Breaking: Buhari names himself Minister of Petroleum

President Muhammadu Buhari has finally announced the long-awaited portfolios of ministers, who were sworn in on Wednesday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. ... ...[Vanguard News] »

Ahmed Musa, Mikel, others replaceable, says Oliseh

Super Eagles Head Coach, Sunday Oliseh says nobody is irreplaceable as long as he remains the team’s handler. NAN reports that Oliseh, who was reacting to the exit of Emmanuel Emenike from the team... ....[P.M. News] »

Gay magazine names Obama, ‘Ally of the Year’

When Barack Obama was sworn in as president in 2009, gay marriage was legal in just two states, and Obama had yet to come out in support of same-sex unions. Fast-forward six years, same-sex marriage... ....[P.M. News] »

Three dead as pro-Biafran protesters wreak havoc in Port Harcourt

Security operatives were locked in a showdown with pro-Biafra agitators in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. DAILY POST reports that the agitators started arriving in the Rivers State capital... ....[DailyPost] »

Wike sacks Rivers State Revenue boss

The Rivers state Governor has sacked the Chairman of the Rivers State Internal Revenue Board, Onene Oshila-Obele Oshoko. No reason was given for her sack. The sack of the RIRS boss is contained... ....[DailyPost] »

Aregbesola commends Jonathan on Female Genital Mutilation eradication

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has commended the initiative of former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and has called on government at all levels to work... ....[DailyPost] »

INFERNO: Fire Guts Sara Foam Factory In Lagos

A section Sara Foam Lagos factory located along Happy Home Avenue, Kirikiri in Apapa area of the state was yesterday gutted by fire which destroyed property and equipment worth millions... ....[Leadership NG] »

Impeachment: Ekiti Assembly Turns Down Omirin’s Request

Request by the former Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon Adewale Omirin, seeking the reversal of his impeachment last year has been turned down by State House of Assembly.... ....[Leadership NG] »

Buhari Approves Appointment Of 18 New Federal Permanent Secretaries And Deployment Of Permanent Secretaries

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of the following as Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service: 1. Mrs. Ayotunde Adesugba 2. Alhaji Mahmoud Isa-Dutse 3. Mr.... ....[NTA News] »

Ambode laments gridlock, asks FG to repay N51bn debt

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has appealed to the Federal Government to expedite action on the Apapa Container Terminal Bridge... ....[The Punch] »

I’m not yet 100% fit – Oliseh

With just three days to the 2016 FIFA Word Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Swaziland, Super Eagles Chief Coach, Sunday Oliseh has revealed that he has not fully recovered... ...[Vanguard News] »

Excuse me from your conference, IBB tells PDP

FORMER military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, yesterday dismissed insinuations that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was wooing him for 2019 presidential election... ...[Vanguard News] »

Corruption Allegation: House Of Reps Receives Petition Against CCT Chairman

The House of Representatives has received a petition alleging corruption against the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Mr Danladi Umar. The CCT Chairman is alleged... ....[Channels TV] »

Gbajabiamila Group Walks Out Of APC Lawmakers Meeting

Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the House of Representatives loyal to the Majority Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila, walked out of the party’s caucus meeting... ....[Channels TV] »

PDP Apologises To Nigerians, Says It Made A ‘Mistake’

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has admitted that it made a mistake in not allowing proper contest during the primaries that produced former President, Goodluck... ....[Channels TV] »

Buhari To Redeem Pledge Made To 1985 U-17 Champions

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the batch of Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets who first won the Under-17 World Cup in 1985, that his administration will fulfill the promises made 30... ....[Channels TV] »

Rivers: Wike swears-in 20 CTC LGA Chairmen, members

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has sworn-in Caretaker Committee Chairmen and members into 20 local government areas in the state. Wike carried out the executive function... ....[DailyPost] »

Stop begging, pay N1trn fine – FG tells MTN as Nigeria CEO faces sack

All pleas by the MTN Group to make President Muhammadu Buhari intervene in the N1trillion fine slammed on it by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have fallen on deaf ears. ... ....[DailyPost] »

Ban Ki-Moon congratulates Amina Mohammed on ministerial appointment

UN’s Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on Monday congratulated Ms Amina Mohammed on her appointment as Minister in the cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari.... ....[DailyPost] »

PhotoNews | PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI RECEIVES FORMER PRESIDENT OLUSEGUN OBASANJO AT THE STATE HOUSE IN ABUJA

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Dogara, Gbajabiamila supporters exchange blows

SUPPORTERS of the Speaker of House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and the Majority leader, Femi Gbajabiamila Tuesday threw caution to the winds as they engaged in physical combat... ...[Vanguard News] »

Buhari Sacks 17 Permanent Secretaries

President Muhammadu Buhari seems to be driving his reforms very fast as reports have emerged that he has ordered the mass retirement of 17 Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil... ....[Channels TV] »

Buhari Sacks EFCC Boss, Ibrahim Lamorde

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Nigeria, Mr Ibrahim Lamorde, has been removed, a presidential source said. Mr Lamorde was removed on Monday by President,... ....[Channels TV] »

29 Ships Laden With Petroleum Products, Foods Expected In Lagos Ports

Twenty nine ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos from Nov. 9 to Dec. 4. The Nigerian Ports... ....[Leadership NG] »

Terrorist on wanted list arrested at Abuja Airport

The declaration of 100 suspected Boko Haram terrorists has started to pay the desired dividend as one of them was arrested as he attempted to flee. At the Nnamdi Azikwe International... ....[The Punch] »

MTN CEO resigns after compulsory fine by Nigeria

The Chief Executive Officer of MTN, Mr Sifiso Dabengwa, has resigned, following the 5.2 billion dollar fine imposed on the company by the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC)... ...[Vanguard News] »

Buhari Swears In New INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu

President Buhari has pledged to respect the independence of the electoral body – INEC, promising that he would not interfere with its functions. The President made the pledge while... ....[Channels TV] »

Orubebe Docked At CCT As Prosecution Fails To Produce Witness

The former Minister of Niger Delta, Mr Godsday Orubebe, has entered a ‘not guilty’ plea for two count charges of false declaration of assets and another two counts of bribery.... ....[Channels TV] »

Golden Eaglets retain their crown

Nigeria became only the second side to retain the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Mali in Vina Del Mar, with Victor Osimhen scoring his record-breaking tenth goal of Chile 2015. ....[FIFA News] »

PhotoNews | President Buhari chats with Golden Eaglets, urges them to win..

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I was embarrassed when Banky W saw me ‘naked’ –Tiwa Savage

Tiwa Savage, Marvin records first lady, has revealed the most embarrassing moment in her life where a male artist allegedly ‘saw her in the nude’. The mother of one who is staging a come... ....[DailyPost] »

Dangote among world’s 100 most powerful people -Forbes

Forbes, the influential American magazine has named President, of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, among the 100 most powerful people in the world. Aliko who is the only black person... ....[The Nation] »

Falconets Beat South Africa, Qualify For 8th U-20 World Cup

Nigeria’s Falconets have qualified for next year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Papua New Guinea after they beat South Africa 1-0 in the second leg... ...[Complete Sports] »

Iheanacho Replaces Sterling As Villa Hold Man City

Kelechi Iheanacho was on in the final six minutes in the place of Raheem Sterling as Manchester City were forced to a 0-0 draw by struggling Aston Villa at Villa Park... ...[Complete Sports] »

Enyimba Win Seventh Glo Premier League Title!

Enyimba of Aba claimed their seventh Glo Premier League title after a 0-0 draw at home to Warri Wolves on Sunday. The People’s Elephant held on for 40 minutes of the second half... ...[Complete Sports] »

Why Taraba tribunal sacked governor Darius Ishaku

The Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, has suffered another blow from their opponent yesterday when the Taraba State Election Petition Tribunal, sacked Governor Darius Ishaku... ....[Daily Times] »

Two killed, 150 laptops stolen from Ondo school

Two security personnel attached to Olofin Grammar School, Idanre in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State were killed while 150 laptops were carted away in a robbery incident... ...[New Telegraph] »

Ogun demolishes Redeemed church in Abeokuta

The Ogun State Government has demolished a branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, located within the highbrow Obasanjo Hilltop along the Presidential Boulevard,... ....[The Punch] »

Financial crisis: Aregbesola seeks help from wealthy Nigerians

Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, has called on wealthy Nigerians to support the government by complementing its developmental efforts in all sectors. According... ....[The Punch] »

Buhari not clueless but helpless –Bakare

The Serving Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly, Dr. Tunde Bakare, has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration cannot be described as clueless as the Goodluck... ....[The Punch] »

N5,000 stipend: Group to drag Buhari, APC to court

A group, South East Progressives Assembly, SEPA, has threatened court action against President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruing All Progressives Congress, APC, over the inability... ...[Vanguard News] »

4 Children Confirmed Dead In Lagos Mudslide

Four children between the ages of 10 and 23 have been killed after a mudslide hit their home in the Isheri, Magodo Area of Lagos State. The building, a bungalow located at Orisha Street,... ....[Channels TV] »

Pro-Biafran Protesters March In Awka Despite IG’s Order

In spite of the warning by the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase against the planned 1 million-man march for Biafra, over 10, 000 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)... ....[Channels TV] »

PhotoNews | Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar attends Jumaat Prayers with PMB at Statehouse

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PhotoNews | Fatal accident on Abwakpa Katsina Ala Road, Benue..

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PhotoNews | Footballer Mikel Obi shares public kiss with Russian girlfriend, Olga Diyachenko

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Medview Airline plane makes air return at Lagos airport

A Medview Airline aircraft en route to Abuja on morning made an air return some minutes after take-off from the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2, Lagos. ...[News24 NG] »

SERAP tells NBA to probe Saraki’s lawyer for walking out on CCT

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to “urgently investigate the conduct of lawyers to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki... ....[DailyPost] »

Resilient Eaglets Defeat Rampant Mexico, Face Mali In The Final

The Golden Eaglets have qualified for the final of this year's FIFA U-17 World Cup after defeating Mexico 4-2 in the second semi-final match early Friday morning... ...[Complete Sports] »

Total Fuel Depot, Others Sealed For Hoarding Fuel In Lagos

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), is coming hard on petroleum marketers for making life difficult for the public. The DPR had on Wednesday announced the setting up of a 24 hour... ....[Leadership NG] »

NAFDAC DG bags US Congress award

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug, Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Dr. Paul Orhii, has received a prestigious honorary award – the Georgian Bureau... ....[Daily Times] »

President Buhari Backs Effort to Expand Nigeria’s Maritime Boundary

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja approved the continuation of efforts by the National Boundary Commission to achieve a significant expansion of Nigeria’s maritime... ....[NTA News] »

Naira trades N230/$ as BDC customers refuse BVN disclosure

The naira yesterday depreciated in value against the dollar at the autonomous market, as customers of Bureau de Change (BDC) shy away from disclosing their Bank Verification Number (BVN)... ...[BusinessDay] »

Saraki’s lawyers walk out on tribunal

Protest judge’s insistence on trial Senate president gets one-week deadline to get new counsel The legal team of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, yesterday walked out... ...[New Telegraph] »

Dasuki under house arrest

DSS stops medical trip abroad despite court order He’s trying to evade giving account of $2bn arms deal, says secret police The Department of State Services (DSS) has prevented former... ...[New Telegraph] »

Confusion in Customs as newly retired officers stay put

LAGOS— THERE are indications that the newly retired officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) are still in the service of the agency following the absence of a board that should rectify... ...[Vanguard News] »

Group cautions FG on Orubebe

The Niger Delta grass root Emancipation yesterday condemned what is described as a deliberate attempt by the APC led federal government to rubbish the legacies of ministers... ....[Daily Times] »

44 Companies Drag FIRS to Tribunal Over N1.1bn Excess Stamp Duties

Forty four insurance companies have dragged the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to the Tax Appeal Tribunal to seek for refund of N1.1 billion excess stamp duties. The companies... ....[NTA News] »

MTN seeks to cut $5.2bn fine by up to 80%, RenCap says

MTN Group Ltd. is trying to reduce a $5.2 billion fine imposed by Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator by as much as 80 percent and is considering borrowing money from banks to help... ...[BusinessDay] »

Ogun commences palliative work on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

CONCERNED about the plight of commuters on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, the Ogun State Government has embarked on palliative work on bad portions of the expressway. ... ....[The Guardian] »

UEFA League: Bayern hammer Arsenal; Chelsea win

Arsenal’s hopes of reaching the Champions League knockout phase were left hanging by a thread on Wednesday after they were thrashed 5-1 by Bayern Munich, while Chelsea revived their... ...[New Telegraph] »

First Consultant celebrates Ebola survivor baby delivery

It was celebration galore, yesterday, at the premises of First Consultant Medical Centre, Obalende, Lagos as management of the hospital took time out to celebrate the safe delivery... ...[Vanguard News] »

Court Bars FRCN From Interfering In Stanbic IBTC Operations

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has barred the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) from interfering in the operations of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc pending... ....[Channels TV] »

Edo State Government To Prosecute Lucky Igbinedion

The Edo State Government says it has decided to take a former Governor of the state, Mr Lucky Igbinedion and some of his administration’s officials to court to recover... ....[Channels TV] »

FG Approves 413bn Naira Oil Marketers’ Subsidy Claims

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says the Federal Government has approved the payment of 413 billion Naira to oil marketers as outstanding payment for subsidy claims.... ....[Channels TV] »

Buhari seeks $200m loan for Lagos state

The Senate on Tuesday received a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari, seeking it’s approval for US200 million loan for Lagos state development policy II. Moving the motion by the Senate... ....[DailyPost] »

Boko Haram gathers intelligence more than Nigeria’s Military –Danjuma

December deadline for the nation’s Armed Forces to defeat the Boko Haram sect, one-time Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), has described... ....[DailyPost] »

Nine vehicles involved in multiple crash on Abuja Airport Road

No fewer than nine vehicles were involved in a multiple road accident a few metres away from the Military Cemetary on the Airport Road, Abuja, on Tuesday. NAN reports that the accident was caused... ....[DailyPost] »

CBN slams FRCN over ‘drastic regulatory decision’ on Stanbic IBTC

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it is seriously concerned that the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) could take what it described as a drastic regulatory decision... ...[BusinessDay] »

Fire guts Oko-Baba settlement, Ebeano Supermarket in Lagos

Goods and property worth millions of naira were yesterday lost to fire incidents, which broke out at Oko-Baba Sawmill, Ebute-Meta, Ebano Supermarket in Lekki and Ajegunle, Lagos. ... ...[New Telegraph] »

Court slams EFCC over fresh charge against Oronsaye

Justice Gabriel Kolawole of the Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, slammed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for engaging in what he termed “shoddy... ...[Vanguard News] »

House Of Reps Investigates Malpractices By Airline Operators

The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Aviation to investigate malpractices by airline operators in Nigeria’s airspace and their treatment of passengers. ... ....[Channels TV] »

Suswam To Appear Before Abuja Court For Money Laundering

The former Governor of Benue State, Mr Gabriel Suswam, is expected to be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday over allegations bordering on money... ....[Channels TV] »

CCT Trial: Saraki Files Appeal At Supreme Court

The Nigerian Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has appealed the judgment of the Court of Appeal, which on October 30 affirmed the jurisdiction of the Code of Conduct Tribunal to try him... ....[Channels TV] »

PhotoNews | Senate President Bukola Saraki presents confirmed list of Ministers to President Buhari

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Ambode fires Arabamen as LASTMA CEO, appoints Olakpe as replacement

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has fired Young Arabamen as the Chief Executive Officer, CEO of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). He has also announced ex-Assistant Inspector... ....[DailyPost] »

Enyeama, Musa miss out as CAF names final 10 for African Player of the Year

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has unveiled the final 10 nominees for the African Player of the Year 2015. Nigeria’s Vincent Enyeama and Ahmed Musa have been excluded, but current... ....[DailyPost] »

No BVN, no withdrawals – CBN says as Nigerians abroad get extension

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Monday evening extended the timeline for Nigerian bank customers in the Diaspora to enroll for their Bank Verification Numbers to January 31, 2016. In a statement... ....[DailyPost] »

Diezani: EFCC seizes associates’ bullet-proof cars

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized bullet-proof vehicles, huge cash and jewellery from five prominent Nigerians fingered in the money laundering allegation... ....[The Nation] »

Fuel Scarcity Bites Harder In Ibadan

Fuel scarcity has persisted in Ibadan, Oyo State capital as many petrol stations are currently under lock and key. As yesterday, there were long queues of vehicles at the few petrol... ....[Leadership NG] »

Woman Caught With 4.450kg Of Cocaine In Lagos

A woman caught with 4.450 kilogramme of cocaine at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos has blamed her ill-health for her involvement in the illicit act. Abdulrasaq Modinat... ....[Leadership NG] »

1,000 Fake Lawyers Uncovered Through NBA Stamp Policy – NBA

No fewer than 1,000 fake lawyers had been uncovered by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), through the NBA stamp policy launched on April 15, 2015. The Third Vice President of the NBA... ....[Leadership NG] »

Senate resumes probe of Lamorde over alleged N1trn fraud

THE Senate will next week resume investigation of the alleged N1 trillion fraud against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde. ... ....[The Guardian] »

Tension in Warri as Itsekiri shut down DESOPADEC

ITSEKIRI Joint Action Group, IJAG, a coalition of organizations of Itsekiri ethnic nationality in Warri, Delta State, yesterday, laid siege to the office of Delta State Oil Producing Areas... ...[Vanguard News] »

Blogger in prison over publication on bank boss

Lagos—A 29-year-old blogger, Desmond Ike-Chima, has been remanded in prison pending the hearing of his bail application over alleged malicious publication against the Managing Director of United Bank of Africa, UBA, Plc, Philips Oduoza... ...[Vanguard News] »

EFCC Declares Former Pension Boss, Maina Wanted

The former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reform in Nigeria, Mr Abdulrasheed Maina, has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). ... ....[Channels TV] »

FG Says Workers To Get Salaries On Tuesday

Federal Government workers’ salaries for the month of October, which remained unpaid at end of the month of October, will be paid by Tuesday, November 3, the Presidency has said.... ....[Channels TV] »

PhotoNews | President Muhammadu Buhari receives ex-President Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan at the State House

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Army Releases 182 Boko Haram Prisoners

Nigerian Army has released 182 Boko Haram suspects from Maimalari Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno State. This was disclosed by the army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman, who said... ....[Leadership NG] »

Abuja herdsmen threaten avenge members’ murder

Fulani cattle rearers, popularlly known as Miyety Allah Association, have accused Gbagiyi indigenes living in Pyakassa, Abuja, of master-minding the attack and killing of seven... ....[Daily Times] »

20.8m Accounts Have Enrolled BVN -CBN

The Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Mr Ibrahim Mu’azu, announced this on the sideline of the Fiscal Liquidity Assessment Committee workshop on Thursday in Abuja. Mu’azu... ....[NTA News] »

NITEL Now Ntel, To Flow Nigeria’s Telecoms Market With 4G Network

The Managing Director of Ntel, Mr Kamar Abass, said this in Lagos on Thursday during a media luncheon organised by the company. Ntel is the company that acquired the assets and liabilities... ....[NTA News] »

Pro-Lawan senators regroup

Meet today in Abuja Trouble is not over yet for Senate President Bukola Saraki as forces against his ascendancy to the nation’s number three position within the All Progressives Congress... ...[New Telegraph] »

Refineries produced at 1.96% capacity in Sept –NNPC

Oil corporation nets N38.67bn from petroleum products’ sale Nigeria will continue to rely on fuel importation to meet local demand, as efforts to revive its refineries to boost local supply... ...[New Telegraph] »

Oil rout: Chevron, Shell set to sack 8,000

Oil firms’ losses hit $12bn in three months Nigerian members of staff of Chevron and Shell are among the 8,000 pencilled in for sack by the two oil companies worldwide as falling oil prices... ...[New Telegraph] »

We may reopen Dele Giwa’s murder case –Police

THE Nigeria Police on Sunday said they might reopen investigation into the 1986 murder of famous journalist and founding Editor-in-Chief of Newswatch... ....[The Punch] »

NNPC loses N120bn in two months

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation incurred a total loss of N120.07bn in the months of August and September, the latest NNPC Group financial report... ....[The Punch] »

Stanbic, First Bank, UBA shed N90.6bn after sanctions

Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, FBN Holdings Plc and United Bank of Africa Plc lost a total of N90.647bn of their market capitalisation last week after news emerged on Monday... ....[The Punch] »

97 million Nigerians now use Internet –NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission stated on Sunday that the number of Internet users on the telecommunication networks in the country had hit 97.21 million, up from the 95.37 million... ....[The Punch] »

MTN bows to pressure, agrees to pay N1.04trn fine

While pleading for staggered payment model, MTN has finally bowed to pressure as it has accepted to pay the N1.04 trillion fine slammed on it last week by the telecoms regulatory authority... ...[Vanguard News] »

Under-17 World Cup: Golden Eaglets Beat Brazil 3-0

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have defeated the Brazilian Under-17 3-0 in their quarter final match on Sunday. The Brazilians started as the brighter side but once the Eaglets settled... ....[Channels TV] »

NNPC Commences Sale Of Kerosene At 50 Naira Per Litre In Ogun

The management of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC has commenced the sale of kerosene to residents of Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria at 50 Naira per litre At an exercise... ....[Channels TV] »