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$2.1b armsgate: EFCC seizes Dasuki’s, General’s houses
Agency takes over hotel, mansion, shopping mall Property believed to belong to former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki was at the weekend confiscated... ....[The Nation] »
Lassa fever: Lagos urges residents to abstain from ‘garri’
As EHOAN kills 7,243 rats in markets The Lagos State Government yesterday advised residents to henceforth abstain from ‘Garri’ delicacy in order to avoid contracting Lassa... ...[New Telegraph] »
Kachikwu arrests 3 Ghanaians, Togolese, 4 other vandals in Lagos
As FG discovers new illegal oil bunkering point offshore Lagos Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, yesterday, led the arrest of a notorious international gang... ...[New Telegraph] »
We’ll quiz Kachikwu over crude swap deals –Reps
Th e H o u s e o f representatives said on Monday that the current Minister of Petroleum Resources would be invited to answer questions on the controversial Refined Product Exchange... ....[The Punch] »
Oil crash: Nigeria producing at $5 per barrel loss
As oil prices continue on the downward slide, Nigerian oil firms may be producing at up to $5/barrel loss, as average production costs for independent and marginal field producers... ...[Vanguard News] »
I would remain in APC as long as Buhari is there – Shehu Sani
Senator Shehu Sani, the Senator Representing Kaduna Central has said he will remain with the ruling political party in Nigeria, the All Progressives Congress as long as Nigeria’s president... ....[P.M. News] »
Customs generates N904bn for 2015 amid lowering imports, porous borders
Despite the drop in import volumes and heightening activities of smugglers across the country’s porous borders, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), generated N904 billion in 2015... ...[BusinessDay] »
Reps threaten to arrest EFCC boss, Magu
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee, investigating alleged fraudulent practices in the collection and management of non-oil revenue remittances by MDAs, has threatened to issue a warrant... ....[DailyPost] »
Navy discovers illegal oil bunkering site on government facility
The Nigerian Navy says it has uncovered an illegal oil bunkering site at the government-owned Ship Builders Yard facility in Port Harcourt. Commodore Sanusi Ibrahim, the Commander of the Nigerian... ....[DailyPost] »
Herdsmen kill DPO, 40 others in Adamawa
No fewer than 40 persons including the Divisional Police Officer in-charge of Vunokilang Police Station in Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State, CSP Okozie Okafor, were feared killed... ...[New Telegraph] »
NNPC records N255bn loss, remits N1trn to FAAC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has revealed that it lost N255 billion at the close of business in 2015. The corporation, in the January 2016 edition of its Energy... ...[New Telegraph] »
DELSU grapples with homosexuals
THERE are indications that some students of Delta State University are grappling with the nefarious activities of homosexuals in their hostels, particularly in Abraka... ....[The Punch] »
Pipeline bombing: FG directs Ijaw communities to hand over suspects
THE PRESIDENCY, weekend, asked Ijaw communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State, not to entertain fear of bombardment by security agencies... ...[Vanguard News] »
FG ends kerosene subsidy, pegs price at N83 per litre
ABUJA — The Federal Government, weekend, hiked the price of Household Kerosene (HHK) to N83 per litre from N50 per litre, thereby, officially ending subsidy on the product. ... ...[Vanguard News] »
Yobe govt worries over mass failure in SSCE, NECO exams
Yobe State government has expressed displeasure over the mass failure of students who sat for the 2015 SSCE and NECO examinations. The post Yobe govt worries over mass failure in SSCE,... ...[Vanguard News] »
Suspected Terrorists Attack Six Villages In Adamawa
It has been a deadly attack in Adamawa State as suspected Boko Haram militants raided five villages in Girei Local Government of Adamawa State, leaving at least 15 people dead... ....[Channels TV] »
$2.1bln Arms Deal: Falana Drags Suspects To ICC
Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, is asking the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate allegations of crimes against humanity said to have been committed against the Nigerian... ....[Channels TV] »
Arsenal are in danger of throwing the title away... again!
The 10-man Gunners were beaten 1-0 by Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday and now sit third in the Premier League table ...[Goal] »
Lagos, Ogun bank robberies: I have been robbing for 20 years – Gang leader, Millions confesses
Clement Abanara, one of the suspected armed robbers that robbed several banks in Lagos and Ogun states, has confessed that he went into robbery to make money to maintain his ‘chieftaincy... ....[DailyPost] »
I enjoy having sex with sheep, I have no sexual feeling for humans – 15-year-old boy reveals
A 15- year old boy, Miracle Oluebube Nweke, who according to reports was recently caught by a friend while he was allegedly having sex with a sheep, has confessed he enjoys the act... ....[DailyPost] »
EPL Watch: Leicester City go top, Southampton stun Manchester United
Leicester City returned to the top of the Premier League – at least for 24 hours – after a comprehensive 3-0 win over Stoke City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. Daniel Drinkwater,... ....[DailyPost] »
Mourinho writes six-page letter to Manchester United
Jose Mourinho is so desperate to become the next Manchester United manager, that he has written a six-page letter to the club, vowing to adhere by their principles. Mourinho has been out of job,... ....[DailyPost] »
IDPs: Relief materials rot at Lagos port
Donors blame high port charges Ministry unaware of waiver application Only Customs can authorise release of goods—Terminal Operators The last may not have been heard of the relief materials... ...[New Telegraph] »
63 deaths in six months: How #Lassa fever exposed Nigeria’s poor primary health care
ARUKAINO UMUKORO writes that the outbreak of Lassa fever was a disaster waiting to happen Some have described it as a dreaded viral assassin. Within a space of about 10 weeks, it has spread... ....[The Punch] »
FG fires top civil servants for fraud
Some top officials of the civil service have been dismissed by the federal government for extorting money from 400 applicants and offering them employment illegally. The Minister... ....[The Punch] »
Arms scandal: Military awaits EFCC action on 11 serving officers
There are indications that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has yet to send any communication to the military concerning 11 serving officers who are among those being probed... ....[The Punch] »
#Zika Virus Triggers Pregnancy Delay Calls
Officials in four Latin American and Caribbean nations have warned women to avoid getting pregnant amid concerns over an illness causing severe birth defects. Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador... ....[Channels TV] »
US Snowstorm: Massive US Blizzard Advances North
About 75 million people in the United States have been warned to stay at home as a massive blizzard bringing more than two feet of snow and fierce winds is advancing up the US east coast.... ....[Channels TV] »
Tompolo must face the law, Presidency tells Clark, Ijaw youths
The Presidency yesterday assured the Ijaw that it has nothing against them and therefore has no intention whatsoever harass or persecute them. But it warned that whoever violates the law... ....[The Nation] »
#LASSA FEVER:Two die in Lagos, Kebbi
Demand for garri drops as disease spreads The deadly Lassa fever yesterday claimed its first victim in Lagos State, just as one person died in Kebbi State. This is even as the management... ...[New Telegraph] »
Dollar scarcity hits Nigerian banks
Bank customers are now unable to withdraw dollars from their domiciliary accounts amid worsened scarcity of the currency in the financial... ....[The Punch] »
BDC operators import dollars from Ghana, Benin Rep, others
There are indications that Bureau De Change operators in Nigeria have been importing dollars from neighbouring Ghana, Benin Republic and others to make up... ....[The Punch] »
Forex ban: CBN to refund N35m caution deposit to BDC operators
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday said it would refund the N35m paid by licensed Bureau De Change operators across the country as mandatory caution deposit. ... ....[The Punch] »
Self Promotion: Customs in massive de-ranking of officers
CRISIS is brewing at the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, following management’s decision to clampdown on officers from the ranks of Assistant Comptroller of Customs to the lowest cadre... ...[Vanguard News] »
Metuh in handcuffs, gets N600m bail for alleged evidence destruction
The Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Justice Ishaq Bello, yesterday, granted bail to the embattled National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,... ...[Vanguard News] »
Five new #Lassa cases confirmed for Plateau
Five new cases of Lassa fever have been confirmed for the capital of Plateau State, Jos. ...[News24 NG] »
Private school owners in Lagos groan over multiple taxation
Owners of private schools in Lagos on Thursday said they have been frustrated by multiple taxation in the state. The proprietors, under the aegis of National Association... ....[P.M. News] »
EFCC may seek Dikko’s extradition from Dubai
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is considering the use of extradition to bring home the immediate past comptroller-general of Customs, Dikko Abdullahi, from Dubai... ...[Ships & Ports] »
I paid N100, 000 for seven forged certificates – Fake doctor in LUTH confesses
Opeyemi Adesina, the 43-year-old fake medical doctor who was arrested by the Lagos state Police Command with seven forged certificates, has confessed to the crime, saying he paid N100, 000... ....[DailyPost] »
Assign more judges to cases involving EFCC – Magu begs Lagos Chief Judge
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu on Wednesday appealed to the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Olufunmilayo Atilade, to assign more judges... ....[DailyPost] »
Ebola: Second case in Sierra Leone confirmed
Sierra Leone has confirmed a second case of Ebola barely one week after the first victim passed on. Health Ministry spokesman, Sidi Yahyah Tunis, on Wednesday, confirmed... ....[DailyPost] »
Dasuki drags FG to ECOWAS Court, demands N500m damages
Following his continued detention by the Department of State Security, DSS, erstwhile National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (retd), has dragged the Federal Government... ....[DailyPost] »
Romanian University threatens to expel 300 Nigerian students over unpaid fees
The Constanta Maritime University in Romania, has threatened to expel over 300 Nigerians who are currently studying in the institution on the scholarship of the Nigerian Maritime Administration... ....[DailyPost] »
Fake NDLEA official bags four years imprisonment
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos state has sentenced one Okoro Anthony to four years imprisonment for falsely parading himself as an operative of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA.... ....[DailyPost] »
Court stops Wike from evicting Permanent Secretaries
The National Industrial Court sitting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State has stopped the Rivers State Government from evicting permanent secretaries, allegedly sacked illegally by the government... ....[DailyPost] »
29 ships laden with petroleum products, foods expected in Lagos
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 Jan. 21 to Feb. 5. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)... ....[DailyPost] »
Diezani at London police station
Former Petroleum Resources Minister Mrs Diezeani Alison-Madueke yesterday showed up at the Charing Cross Police Station in London as part of the investigation into the allegation of money... ....[The Nation] »
ICPC arraigns ex-Governor Sani for alleged N1b fraud
Former Zamfara State Governor Ahmed Rufai Sani was docked yesterday for allegedly mismanaging a N1billion loan meant for the repair of Gusau Dam in 2006. About N425,491,736.75... ....[The Nation] »
Drama as judge forces FG to produce Dasuki
It was a drama at an Abuja High Court yesterday as Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf compelled the Federal Government to produce the embattled former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo... ...[New Telegraph] »
EFCC re-arraigns Metuh over destruction of evidence
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday re-arraigned the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, before an Abuja High... ...[New Telegraph] »
Dangote, Gates commit $100m to nutrition in Nigeria
ABUJA—Two of the world’s richest men, Bill Gates and Aliko Dangote, have committed $100 million, about N1.97 billion, to fighting malnutrition in Nigeria. The post Dangote, Gates commit... ...[Vanguard News] »
ARMS PROBE: I’ll open up next week, says Falae
NATIONAL Chairman of Social Democratic Party, SDP, Chief Olu Falae, yesterday, said he has fixed next week to adequately address his alleged involvement in the ongoing arms deal scandal... ...[Vanguard News] »
Herdsmen, Farmers In Benue, Nasarawa Agree To Ceasefire
Fulani herdsmen and Tiv, Agatu farmers from Benue and Nasarawa states have resolved, among other things, to seek amicable resolution to their differences instead of the resorting... ....[Channels TV] »
Gunmen Kill At Least Eight In Rivers
It was a bloody day for the people of Ula Upata and Ahoada East Local Government Areas of Rivers State as gunmen killed at least eight people. Reports revealed that the gunmen, numbering... ....[Channels TV] »
Finnish Club Hercules Appoint Amokachi As Head Coach
Former Super Eagles assistant coach Daniel Amokachi has been appointed Head Coach of Finnish second division club JS Hercules. This was confirmed on the club's... ...[Complete Sports] »
Police nab fake medical doctor with 7 forged certificates
A 43-year-old self-acclaimed medical doctor, Adesina Opeyemi, has been arrested by the police in Lagos for impersonation. Opeyemi, who resides at 1, Alowolodu Street, Alapere-Ketu, was apprehended... ....[DailyPost] »
Lai Mohammed to meet columnists, online publishers, others
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has slated a series of meetings this week in continuation of his ongoing consultations with key stakeholders. In a statement on... ....[DailyPost] »
FG suspends NITDA DG over illegal employments, procurement
The Minister of Communications and Technology, Mr. Adebayo Shittu has suspended the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr. Peter Jack indefinitely... ....[DailyPost] »
Declare your assets now – Buratai charges army officers
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has directed all officers of the Nigerian Army who have not declared their assets to do so immediately. He gave the directive,... ....[DailyPost] »
FC IfeanyiUbah sign 10 Brazilian players
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, FC IfeanyiUbah, have stepped up preparations for the 2015/2016 season, by bringing in 10 Brazilian players. The players arrived at the Murtala... ....[DailyPost] »
Oil price falls below $27/bbl
For the first time since 2003, the price of Brent crude, the world’s benchmark oil yesterday sold below $28 a barrel, America’s crude grade – West Texas Intermediate (WTI)... ....[The Nation] »
#Lassa fever: Resident doctor dies in OAUTHC
THE management of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Osun State, has confirmed that a doctor in the hospital died of Lassa fever. When the news of the doctor’s... ....[The Nation] »
$2.1b arms deals: Mu’azu, Dikko, Jonathan’s ex-aide may be declared wanted
Security agencies may declare former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chair Adamu Muazu, former Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Comptroller-General Abdullahi Dikko Inde and four others wanted.... ....[The Nation] »
EFCC chief Magu: more looters will go to prison
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Acting Chairman Ibrahim Mustafa Magu spoke yesterday on the fight against corruption, saying it will be unsparing. Besides, the EFCC boss... ....[The Nation] »
Eating fish in pregnancy boosts baby’s brain size
The effect of diet on the unborn child is not only a vital area of study, but it is also an incredibly complex one. A recent study delves into the mechanisms behind omega fatty acids... ....[The Guardian] »
Buhari’s budget not implementable –Senators
House begins debate on appropriation bill The Senate yesterday commenced debate on the general principles of the N6.08 trillion 2016 Appropriation Bill, with majority of its members calling... ...[New Telegraph] »
Shell, Chevron to sack 18,500 workers
NNPC grounds Port Harcourt, Kaduna refineries Reps summon ex-NNPC GMDs, others over oil swap Two oil giants, Chevron and Royal Dutch Shell, have unveiled plans to top the sack of employees... ...[New Telegraph] »
Forgery: Ekweremadu loses bid to stop judgment
Justice Adeniyi Ademola of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday rejected the move by the Deputy Senate President, Mr. Ike Ekweremadu, to stop him from delivering... ....[The Punch] »
PDP wants Faleke sacked as APC lawmaker
The Peoples Democratic Party has approached a Federal High Court in Lagos, seeking an order to remove James Faleke as the lawmaker representing the Ikeja Federal... ....[The Punch] »
We’ll eradicate Lassa fever by April, says FG
The Federal Government has declared that by April this year, Lassa fever will “become history.” The government, which expressed optimism that the disease... ....[The Punch] »
Nothing wrong with handcuffing Metuh, says Oshiomhole
Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, on Wednesday said there was nothing wrong in bringing the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh... ....[The Punch] »
Court orders FG to produce Dasuki on Feb. 16
Justice Adeniyi Ademola of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the Federal Government to produce the immediate-past National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo... ....[The Punch] »
Ekiti farmers protest Fayose’s airport project site
Ado Ekiti Farm owners in Aso-Ayegunle in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday staged a protest against the 4,000 hectares of land earmarked for the building of the proposed... ....[The Punch] »
N5,000 STIPEND: No records on unemployed youths — Minister
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mr. James Ocholi, yesterday, said Nigeria lacks comprehensive data of employed and unemployed youths. The post N5,000 STIPEND... ...[Vanguard News] »
Name the 55 that stole N1.34trn, Fayose tells Lai Mohammed
GOVERNOR Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has challenged the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed to make public names of the 15 former governors and 55 Nigerians ... ...[Vanguard News] »
FG resorts to Islamic Bond to fund budget
As the pressure on federal revenue mounts following steady decline in oil revenue, the Federal Government would be resorting to a Sukuk Bond for funding the widening budget deficit. ... ...[Vanguard News] »
Amaechi urged to rescind decision on Maritime Varsity
THE Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, has condemned the scrapping of the Nigerian Maritime University project in Okerenkoko, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta... ...[Vanguard News] »
Bird flu: Thousands of birds destroyed in Ebonyi
Over 1 500 birds were destroyed in Ebonyi state by the state government to prevent further spread of the Avian Influenza, popularly known as Bird Flu. ...[News24 NG] »
Dasukigate: Church members boo Falae
Chairman of the Social Democratic Party Olu Falae was booed by the congregation of David’s Cathedral, Ijomu street, Akure while explaining his involvement in the controversial arms deal. ...[News24 NG] »
“The government lied, Nnamdi Kanu is sick"
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied claims that its leader Nnamdi Kanu was not tortured by the State Secret Service, and insists that the founder of Radio Biafra is sick. ...[News24 NG] »
Citi, Union Banks’ CEOs, others face N10.7bn fraud charges
A federal high court has ordered the chief executive officers of Citi Bank, Union Bank and 14 other persons to appear before it to answer criminal charges of fraudulent diversion of N10.7 billion... ....[DailyPost] »
Don’t compromise national security – Buhari warns MTN, Glo, others
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abu Dhabi urged telecommunication companies operating in Nigeria not to place their desire for huge profits above the security needs of the country... ....[DailyPost] »
2016 Nigeria Budget was actually stolen – Hon. Omogbehin
Member representing Okitipupa/Irele federal constituency of Ondo State, Hon. Mike Omogbehin, on Tuesday said it was shameful and disappointing that copies of the budget, which were distributed... ....[DailyPost] »
Buhari approves prosecution of all former, serving corrupt judges
The Federal Government on Tuesday declared that corrupt judges, both former and serving, will not escape from justice in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration’s resolve... ....[DailyPost] »
Nollywood Stakeholders Call For Emeka Mba’s Release
Stakeholders in the movie industry have called for the release of the director-general of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr Emeka Mba who has been in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the last one week.... ....[Leadership NG] »
Tax break: Nigeria loses N650bn to NLNG, oil companies
Various tax holidays and incentives granted by the Federal Government to multi-national oil and gas firms may have denied the country an estimated $3.3 billion in revenue. Shell, Total.. ...[New Telegraph] »
High-rise building residents risk deadly heart attack
People, who experience a cardiac arrest on the third floor or above of a high-rise building have lower survival rates. This is the result of a research published in the Canadian Medical... ...[New Telegraph] »
Boom time for fumigators as #Lassa fever spreads
Pest control providers and hawkers are laughing all the way to the bank following the recent outbreak of Lassa fever in the country, BUKOLA ADEBAYO writes The outbreak of Lassa fever... ....[The Punch] »
N2.6bn fraud: ‘Fashion designer got N546m from NIMASA’
The trial of an ex-Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Patrick Akpobolokemi, and five others continued before a Federal High Court... ....[The Punch] »
FG blames govs as #Lassa fever hits 17 states
The Federal Government has blamed poor response from state governments for the spread of Lassa fever from 10 to 17 states in the country. ... ....[The Punch] »
Corrupt judges will be prosecuted, forfeit assets – FG
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister for Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), has said the present administration will not spare judges who are found... ....[The Punch] »
Olubadan dies in his sleep at 101
The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade, is dead. Palace sources said the monarch died at about 7.30pm on Tuesday in his palace in the Monatan... ....[The Punch] »
Naira stabilises at N295/$
LAGOS — The Naira remained stable at N295 per dollar in the parallel market, yesterday, as Bureau de Change, BDC, operators await the release of modalities on how to source dollars... ...[Vanguard News] »
Court Grants Metuh Bail With Conditions
The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, has been granted bail. Granting the bail on Tuesday, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja ordered him... ....[Channels TV] »
Judge’s absence stalls Kanu's trial
The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the Director of Radio Biafra has suffered a setback due to the absence of trial judge. Justice John Tsoho. ...[News24 NG] »
Darlung Gives Home Eagles $10,000 Bonus
Sports minister, Solomon Dalung doled out $10,000 to the home-based Super Eagles as his own special bonus following their victory against Niger in the in opening game at the African Nations... ...[Complete Sports] »
Synagogue Church accused of building on canal
Residents of Agodo in the Egbe-Idimu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State have alleged that part of the buildings constructed by the Synagogue Church of All Nations in the area have blocked... ....[DailyPost] »
Drug abuse, alcoholism major causes of low sex drive in women – Gynaecologist
Dr Kola Osibote, an Abuja-based Gynaecologist, has said that alcoholism and drug abuse can lead to low sex drive in women. Osibote said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja... ....[DailyPost] »
Court upholds sacking of Rivers council chairmen
Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt Division has reaffirmed the judgment of a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, sacking all the 23 Local Government Councils illegally elected under the former Rivers... ....[DailyPost] »
Lassa fever claims two more lives in Plateau
Lassa fever has claimed two more lives in Plateau, the State Government confirmed on Monday in Jos. The state Commissioner for Health, Mr Kuden Dayin, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) ... ....[DailyPost] »
Stop criticising Buhari – Kashamu tells PDP members
Senator Buruji Kashamu has told members of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stop attacking President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The senator who scored Buhari high, said... ....[DailyPost] »
Buhari fires Bode George’s wife, appoints Muhammad Abdallah new NDLEA boss
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Muhammad Abdallah as the new director of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The Secretary to Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal.. ....[DailyPost] »
Naira firms up at parallel market
The naira yesterday made a sudden recovery in the parallel market, following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) easing of forex policies. The naira appreciated to N295 against the dollar... ....[The Nation] »
I won’t appear before just any judge, says Tompolo
Four days after Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi Lagos ordered his arrest, former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, otherwise known as Tompolo, on Monday, said... ....[Daily Times] »
Senator Ndume: Call for Buhari’s impeachment, joke of the year
The call for the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been described as the joke of the year. Senate Leader, Muhammed Ali Ndume said... ....[Daily Times] »
Fear grips OPEC over Iran’s threat to increase production by 500,000bpd
Members of Organisation for Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, are beginning to panic after Iran declared on Saturday that it would increase its oil export production by 500,000 barrels... ....[Daily Times] »
Crude oil price plunges to $27.67 per barrel
• It will rebound this year, says Kachikwu • Nigeria’s headship of OPEC ends in Feb The turmoil in the international oil market may be far from easing as the crude oil price plunged below... ....[The Guardian] »
Trouble in oil sector as 3,200 Nigerians face sack
lIOCs slash salaries, more pain expected in 2016 – Report About 3,200 workers, including managers and top officials in the public stratum of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, are faced... ...[New Telegraph] »
55 Nigerians stole N1.34trn in 8 years –FG
FG indicts 15 ex-governors, four ex-ministers, others Information and Culture Minister, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, yesterday decried the level of corruption that has plagued Nigeria, disclosing... ...[New Telegraph] »
Arms scandal: EFCC sends ex-service chiefs’ accounts to NFIU
There were indications on Monday that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was collaborating with the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit on the monitoring of bank accounts... ....[The Punch] »
#Lassa fever claims life of 65yr-old woman in Delta
THE outbreak of Lassa fever which has been ravaging some parts of the country, has claimed the life of a 65-year-old woman who was diagnosed with the illness in Delta State. The post Lassa... ...[Vanguard News] »
First Case Of Lassa Fever Confirmed In Ekiti, Delta State
The first Lassa fever case has been confirmed in Ekiti and Delta State. In Ekiti State, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Olurotimi Ojo, who confirmed the case, said the patient, an 18-year... ....[Channels TV] »
Nigeria Thrash Niger 4-1 In 2016 CHAN Opener
Nigeria beat Niger Republic 4-1 in the 2016 African Nations Championship In Rwanda. Second-half substitute, Chisom Chikatara, smashed home a hat-trick for Nigeria to go top of Group C... ....[Channels TV] »
Man climbs Lagos high-tension tower to commit suicide
There was a mild drama at Powerline Street, Calvary Bus Stop in Egbe-Idimu Local Council Development Area of Lagos state on Friday as a certain man mounted an electricity transmission tower,... ....[DailyPost] »
Buhari refuses to fund APC, urges party leaders to learn from PDP’s mistakes
President Muhammadu Buhari has nicely refused to make any commitment to bear the financial burden of running his party – the All Progressives Congress, APC, admonishing party leaders... ....[DailyPost] »
Buhari orders Customs to distribute seized rice, others to displaced persons
President Muhammudu Buhari has ordered the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, to transfer relief items in various customs warehouses to designated officials for onward distribution to Internally Displaced... ....[DailyPost] »
TSA: Sokoto uncovers N1.5bn in idle accounts
Sokoto State Government has uncovered N1.5 billion lying idle in 100 redundant accounts belonging to it in various commercial banks in the country. The finding came two weeks after... ...[New Telegraph] »
Military begins manhunt for Tompolo
The military yesterday launched a manhunt for former leader of a Niger Delta militant group, Chief Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo), and his associates over weekend’s attacks on oil... ...[New Telegraph] »
Imported food items push inflation up to 9.6%
The National Bureau of Statistics on Sunday released the Consumer Price Index for the month of December with the country’s inflation rate increasing from 9.4 per cent to 9.6... ....[The Punch] »
Iran Nuclear Deal: US Imposes New Sanctions Over Missiles
The US has imposed fresh sanctions on Iranian companies and individuals over a recent ballistic missile test. The new sanctions prevent 11 entities and individuals linked to the missile... ....[Channels TV] »
Saraki Orders Review of NASS Security
Chairman of the National Assembly and President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has directed a review of all security arrangements in the National Assembly to keep the institution abreast of the current challenges in the country, especially now that the Boko Haram insurgency has receded.. ...[Abubakar Bukola Saraki] »
Article | What is Lassa Fever?
[cdc] Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness caused by Lassa virus, a member of the arenavirus family of viruses. It is transmitted to humans from contacts with food or household items contaminated with rodent excreta..
Pastor Adeboye bags OAU honorary doctorate degree
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has been conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. ... ....[P.M. News] »
Pro-Biafra Protest: Wike orders arrest of agitators
Governor Nyesom Wike has directed security agencies in the state to alert and arrest Biafran agitators who have resorted to illegal procession and assault of law abiding... ....[P.M. News] »
Buhari will not know peace, if Niger Delta knows no peace – Tompolo
Government Ekpemupolo popularly known as Tompolo as said that Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari will not know peace if the Niger Delta region knows no peace. Tompolo who was reacting... ....[P.M. News] »
Indian Oil Corp doubles annual oil purchase deal with Nigeria
Indian Oil Corp has doubled its annual oil purchase deal with Nigeria for 2015/16 to 60,000 bpd, its chairman B. Ashok said on Friday. Indian refiners boosted imports of African crude oil... ...[BusinessDay] »
Customs boss orders all officers to declare assets within 14 days
All officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service are to make full disclosure of their assets in a new measure put in place to push transparency and compliance with the Rule of Law. The directive... ....[DailyPost] »
MASSOB to resume mass protests Monday
The leadership of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) said it has directed its members to resume massive protests from Monday 18 January. ... ....[The Nation] »
Army kills 14 Boko Haram members as sect attacks military base in Yobe
Boko Haram insurgents yesterday attacked the 120 Task Force Battalion of the Army at Goniri in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe state. The insurgents appeared... ....[The Nation] »
Order to arrest Tompolo: Residents flee as armed youths blow up oil facilities in Niger Delta
Armed youths in Delta State yesterday blew up strategic pipelines in the Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State in what some residents feared to be a reaction... ....[The Nation] »
Arms deal: Tension as Buhari orders probe of ex-CDS Badeh, two Air Chiefs, 15 others
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday gave the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the green light to establish the scope of the culpability of the immediate past Chief... ....[The Nation] »
Eradicate Lassa Fever like Ebola Virus, Nigerians tell FG
Some Nigerians who spoke with our correspondent have urged the Federal and State governments to adopt the strategies against the Ebola Virus Disease in fighting Lassa Fever. Mr Dele Ajayi,... ....[Daily Times] »
Court sends Metuh to prison till Tuesday
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ordered that the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olisa Metuh, should be remanded in prison... ....[The Punch] »
Jonathan wins award, vows to work for Nigeria
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that he will not relent in working for the democracy, peace and progress of Nigeria. Jonathan stated this on his Facebook page... ....[The Punch] »
Lassa Fever Confirmed In Lagos
One case of Lassa fever has been confirmed in Lagos. The case, which was diagnosed at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, involves a 25-year-old student... ....[Channels TV] »
Police Arrest 114 Boko Haram Suspects In Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command says it is interrogating 114 people who were arrested after detectives intercepted a truck conveying them in the state. ... ....[Channels TV] »
Buhari copied Jonathan’s budget – Soludo
Former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Charles Soludo has stated that the 2016 budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari was almost the same as the one presented... ....[DailyPost] »
Lazy youths will not get Buhari’s N5,000 stipend – Ngige
Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Nigige, on Thursday said lazy youths will not get the N5,000 stipend promised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) government. Ngige in a chat with newsmen... ....[DailyPost] »
Buhari’s aide circulated fake Budget –Senate panel
The Senate on Thursday alleged that a fake 2016 Budget circulated to members by the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Legislative Matters (Senate), Senator Ita Enang... ....[Daily Times] »
Lassa fever: 15 patients isolated in Abuja
No fewer than fifteen persons have been placed under surveillance in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, following the outbreak of the deadly Lassa fever in Kubwa, a Satellite Town... ....[Daily Times] »
Presidency doctored 2016 budget –Senate
Impeach Buhari now, PDP tells National Assembly Sagay, politicians, lawyers, OPS berate FG The Senate has accused the Presidency of doctoring the 2016 Appropriation Bill submitted... ...[New Telegraph] »
Eight Nigerian athletes fail drug test
Eight Nigerian athletes have tested positive to banned drugs. The affected athletes whose names were released in Abuja on Thursday are Deborah Odeyemi, Chinazom Amadi, Samson... ....[The Punch] »
Fire guts Christ Embassy, Alaba market
A section of the Christ Embassy Church on Oregun Road, Ikeja, Lagos, was gutted by fire on Wednesday, destroying some property of the church. This is just as goods estimated... ....[The Punch] »
EFCC’s eagerness to arraign Tompolo suspicious —Ijaw group
THE Ijaw People Development Initiative, IPDI, Warri, Delta State, has said that the hyperactive attempt by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to arraign the leader... ...[Vanguard News] »
Alleged N400m fraud: EFCC files 7-count charge against Metuh
ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, preferred seven-count criminal charge against detained National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party,... ...[Vanguard News] »
Seriake Dickson Receives Certificate Of Return
Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The certificate was presented to the Governor... ....[Channels TV] »
NMA Dares Aregbesola, Warns Doctors Against Applying To State Hospitals
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) says its members will not be intimidated in any form to resume unless government rescinds its decision to sack the striking doctors. ... ....[Channels TV] »
Buhari Orders Investigation Into Kidnap Of Chibok Girls
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an investigation into the theft of the 219 girls from Government Secondary in Chibok, Borno State in April 2014. ... ....[Channels TV] »
Lawyer withdraws suit seeking Metuh’s release
Lagos-based lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, says he is withdrawing the suit he filed on Monday to challenge the continued detention of the National Publicity Secretary... ....[The Punch] »
Health workers run from suspected Lassa fever patient
Health workers from the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) took off in a frenzy on Wednesday when a patient suspected of having Lassa fever was brought into the Medical Emergency Unit. ...[News24 NG] »
Ex-governor Jang gets EFCC invite
Jonah Jang, the former governor of Plateau State, has been invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for questioning. ...[News24 NG] »
Our nuclear bomb could ‘wipe out’ US – North Korea
North Korea’s UN mission claimed Wednesday that its successful nuclear bomb test showed that it could now “wipe out” the United States, as the U.N. Security Council grappled... ....[P.M. News] »
Naira exchanges N303/$, N405 pounds, N313 euro
The naira on Wednesday depreciated in value against other currencies across segments of foreign exchange (FX) market after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) stopped FX supply to Bureau De... ...[BusinessDay] »
Ghana deports eight ‘Nigerian pirates’
Eight Nigerians alleged to be pirates have been deported by the Ghanaian authorities upon the directive of the country’s Minister of the Interior. The suspects were handed over... ...[Ships & Ports] »
NNPC wins Reuters 2015 Oil deal award
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has bagged the Thompson Reuters 2015 Oil deal award. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Ohi Alegbe,Group General Manager,Group... ....[The Guardian] »
Stock Market: Shareholders lose N1.2trn in 8 days
Naira depreciates further to N300 per dollar Investors in companies quoted on the nation’s stock market recorded a loss of about N1.217 trillion in eight trading days of the New Year... ...[New Telegraph] »
Bombs, gunfire rock Indonesian capital
A series of bomb blasts have rocked the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, followed by reports of continuing gunfire and at least three people killed. Blasts hit several locations.. ...[New Telegraph] »
Aregbesola advertises striking doctors’ positions, NMA kicks
The Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, may have sacked the doctors who embarked on a strike since September 28, 2015.... ....[The Punch] »
Naira at lowest level in 43 years, now N305/dollar
The financial sector appears to have entered a heightened pressure, yesterday, as both the foreign exchange and stock market sustained major negative trends. The post Naira at lowest level... ...[Vanguard News] »
N13bn fraud: Tompolo shuns court’s invitation
Ex-Niger Delta militant, Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a. Tompolo, has shunned the order of a Federal High Court in Lagos to unconditionally appear today to answer a 40-count of alleged N13bn... ...[Vanguard News] »
Scam: Court Orders Tompolo To Appear On Thursday
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has summoned former Niger Delta militant, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo to appear before it. Justice Ibrahim Buba asked Tompolo... ....[Channels TV] »
Lassa Fever Kills One In Abuja
The Ministry of Health in Nigeria has confirmed the death of a Lassa Fever victim at the National Hospital in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The death came a day after the Ministry... ....[Channels TV] »
Lassa Fever Death Toll Rises To 41
Death toll in the recent Lassa fever outbreak has risen to 41, even as the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewale, said there are no new cases of the disease in the last 72 hours.... ....[Channels TV] »
Metuh’s Detention: PDP Lawmakers Give EFCC 48hrs Ultimatum
The Peoples Democratic Party caucus in the House of Representatives has given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) 48 hours to release the spokesman of the party, Mr Olisah... ....[Channels TV] »
Many businesses will collapse by March over CBN forex restriction, says Leo-Stan Ekeh
Chairman of Zinox Group of companies, Leo-Stan Ekeh on Friday advised President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently engage the private sector to ease the stifling economic situation in the country. ... ...[Ships & Ports] »
APC revokes Senator Shehu Sani’s suspension
The national wing of the All Progressives Congress Party, APC, has declared null and void the 21-month suspension of the senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, Senator Shehu Sani.... ....[DailyPost] »
Those who decamped from PDP to APC are political prostitutes – Abike Dabiri
Former Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on the Diaspora, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Monday, described the mass exodus of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to her party... ....[DailyPost] »
I won’t return N100m Anenih gave me – Falae tells EFCC
National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Chief Olu Falae, Monday, said he would not refund the N100 million he collected from Chief Tony Anenih. Anenih had given the money, which he received... ....[DailyPost] »
Buhari, Osinbajo, APC leaders meet in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday night met behind closed doors with members of the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The meeting was held inside the First Lady’s... ....[DailyPost] »
EFCC arrests NBC boss over alleged N15b fraud
The Director-General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Emeka Mba, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N15 billion fraud. ... ....[Daily Times] »
Nigeria loses N78bn annually to cybercrime –Minister
Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has revealed that Nigeria currently loses N78 billion yearly to the activities of cyber criminals. Speaking in Abuja yesterday... ...[New Telegraph] »
Lassa kills one in Edo, spreads to Imo
The Lassa fever which is ravaging 10 states of the country has claimed its first casualty in Edo State. The Commissioner for Health in Edo, Dr. Eregie... ....[The Punch] »
FG owes varsities N660bn –ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Monday revealed that the Federal Government owed universities N660bn arising from the Needs Assessment Intervention Fund.... ....[The Punch] »
Metuh sues EFCC over detention
Lagos Lawyer and human rights activist, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has asked the Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, to order the immediate release of Chief Olisa Metuh, the spokesman... ...[Vanguard News] »
Stock market: Investors lose over N233.2 bn first day trading
Investors in the Nigerian stock market yesterday suffered another setback as their investment dropped by over N233.2 billion. The post Stock market: Investors lose over N233.2 bn first day... ...[Vanguard News] »
TB Joshua emerges 13th world most famous prophet
Founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, Pastor Temitope Joshua, has been ranked by a group known as Movement for Progress Initiative as the 13th most famous pastor in the world... ...[Vanguard News] »
CBN stops sale of forex to BDCs
LAGOS — The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has stopped, with immediate effect, the sale of foreign exchange, forex, to Bureaux de Change, BDCs, as part of measures to reduce the pressure on... ...[Vanguard News] »
Nigeria is now a more divided country – Bishop Kukah
Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, on Sunday regretted the inequalities between the public office holders in Nigeria and the masses. The Bishop, who spoke at the Holy Ghost... ....[DailyPost] »
EFCC to Falae, Odili, Ladoja: refund cash or face trial
Commission retrieves Dasuki’s memos to Jonathan Ex-MILAD refunds 60 per cent All politicians who shared in the allegedly diverted $2.1billion arms cash must return what they got or face... ....[The Nation] »
Chinese Auto Firm To Set Up Assembly Plant In Calabar
A Chinese truck manufacturing company, SINO Truck of China has completed arrangements to establish an assembling plant in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. This was disclosed recently... ....[Leadership NG] »
SERAP: Jonathan has questions to answer on arms deal
The socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) yesterday stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan has questions to answer over the $2.1 billion arms procurement deal.... ...[New Telegraph] »
Fake Buhari aides arrested for attempt to defraud Fayose
Police in Ekiti State have arrested two men, Benedict Ola Idega and Abdulsalami Leader, for an alleged attempt to defraud the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele... ....[The Punch] »
Falana slams Buhari over Dasuki, Kanu’s re-arrest
A human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), said on Sunday that there was no legal justification for the re-arrest of the immediate past National Security Adviser,... ....[The Punch] »
Bakare wants FG to adopt National Conference report
LAGOS—Serving Overseer of the LatterRain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare has stressed the need for President Muhammadu Buhari to implement the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference,... ...[Vanguard News] »
Dickson Wins Bayelsa Governorship Election
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Seriake Dickson has been declared winner of the Bayelsa State governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission... ....[Channels TV] »
Gowon’s son, jailed for importing cocaine into U.S., regains freedom after 22 years
After spending 22 years in a California prison, Musa Jack Ngonadi, the son of former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, is back in the country. The 47-year-old son of Gowon was reported... ...[Ships & Ports] »
FA Cup review: Rooney saves United, as Arsenal keeps hope alive
Wayne Rooney’s stoppage-time penalty spared Manchester United from an embarrassing goalless draw as they edged third-tier Sheffield United 1-0 in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.... ....[Daily Times] »
DSS invites Faleke, Audu’s son
Operatives of the Department of State Security in Abuja on Saturday quizzed Mr. James Faleke and Mohammed Audu for about six hours. Faleke was the Kogi State deputy governorship candidate... ....[The Punch] »
Lassa fever: Lagos, Ondo, Benue states on red alert
Lagos, Ondo and Benue state governments, are now on red alert over the spread of Lassa fever in their respective states. In particular, Lagos State said it would adopt Ebola Virus Diseases... ...[New Telegraph] »
Osun lecturers, others reject Aregbesola’s sack letters
Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, has ordered the sacking of lecturers and other members of staff at the Osun State Colleges of Education Ilesa and Ila Orangun... ....[The Punch] »
I left N600m in PFN account -Oritsejafor
Former National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has said he left N600m in the coffers of PFN and almost completed a secretariat... ....[The Punch] »
Security agents ordered to arrest ex-Customs boss, Dikko, at airport
The Federal Government may have ordered security agents at the nation’s airports and borders to place embattled Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Abdullahi Dikko, under arrest... ....[The Punch] »
Robbers disguised as policemen rape NYSC members
Seven corps members returning from the recent holidays were among the 16 passengers attacked by robbers at a spot on the Kaduna-Abuja highway. ...[News24 NG] »
Sugar intake increases risk of breast cancer —report
A scary health study has warned that diets high in sugar are a major risk factor for certain types of cancers, especially breast cancer. A report on Fox News Health by Dr. David B.... ....[P.M. News] »
Keshi Buries Wife January 15 In Benin
The burial of the remains of the late wife of former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, Kate has been slated for Friday, January 15... ...[Complete Sports] »
Crude oil falls to $29 per barrel
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) basket price for oil took a deep dive on Thursday as the commodity fell below $30 for the first time in over a decade. According to OPEC... ...[Ships & Ports] »
Jim Nwobodo, Fidelis Okoro dump PDP for APC
The wave of defection continued in Enugu State on Friday as three top leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)... ....[DailyPost] »
EFCC operatives raid former Customs CG’s residence
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday raided the residence of the former Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr Abdullahi Dikko, in Abuja. The... ....[Daily Times] »
$2.1bn arms SAGA: Ladoja received N100m from Anenih —Accord
The Accord Party (AP), has said its national leader, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, received the sum of N100 million from the former Chairman of the Board... ...[New Telegraph] »
More PDP leaders to join APC in Ondo –Oke
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Ondo State governorship election in 2012, Chief Olusola Oke, says that many chieftains of the PDP in the state... ....[The Punch] »
Arms scam: Metuh, others to spend weekend in detention
Indications emerged on Friday that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission might not release the spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olisa... ....[The Punch] »
Lassa fever death toll hits 40, 86 cases reported –FG
The Federal Government on Friday in Abuja said the mortality rate of the re-emergence of Lassa fever has increased to 43.2 per cent... ....[The Punch] »
Fayose to Buhari: Charge Metuh to court if you have evidence of fraud against him
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, on Friday, challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to charge the Peoples Democratic Party... ...[Vanguard News] »
32 ships laden with petroleum products, foods expected in Lagos
Thirty two ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports in Lagos from Jan. 7 to Jan. 24. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)... ....[P.M. News] »
Troubled MTN acquires Visafone
Telecommunications company, MTN Nigeria on Thursday said that it has completed the acquisition of Visafone, the only surviving Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) network in Nigeria’s... ....[P.M. News] »
Senate urges CBN to relax forex policy
Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has stated that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s strict Forex Policy was doing more harm to the economy than good, hence it should be relaxed for now... ....[DailyPost] »
$2.1b arms cash: EFCC detains APC chief Isa
Detectives are questioning former Kaduna State Military Administrator Gen. Lawal Jafaru Isa, who is also a close ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, over the $2.1billion arms deals. .... ....[The Nation] »
Weapons were found in bunker at Owonifari market – Lagos govt
Following the demolition on Tuesday of Owonifari Market within the notorious loop of Oshodi, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos state, Mr. Steve Ayorinde... ....[Daily Times] »
Job losses imminent as FG merges aviation directorates
The Federal Government has concluded plans to prune the number of directorates in the aviation agencies. The reduction in the number of directorates, New Telegraph learnt... ...[New Telegraph] »
CAF Awards: Aubameyang, Osimhen strike gold in Abuja
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been voted the CAF Footballer of the Year while Yaya Toure was named runners-up at the 2015 Glo-CAF Awards held Thursday night in Abuja,... ...[New Telegraph] »
Naira hits 278 as dollar supply worsens
The naira took further beating on Thursday at the parallel market, trading near its 2015 high of 280 against the United States dollar. The dollar was sold for N278 at the parallel... ....[The Punch] »
Fire guts Alaba market, kills octogenarian in Ikorodu
The electronics section of the Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos State, was engulfed in flames on Thursday, destroying goods estimated at millions of naira... ....[The Punch] »
Adadevoh family can’t stop Ebola film —Producers
Producers of 93 Days, a film about Nigeria’s battle against Ebola, have said that the family of the late Dr. Stella Adadevoh lacks the power to stop the movie. Reacting to a letter... ....[The Punch] »
Court Marshal: 3,032 pardoned soldiers reject redeployment to N-East
The 3032 soldiers, who were pardoned last August for various offences during campaigns against the Islamic terrorist group, Boko Haram, in the North East of Nigeria, have rejected posting... ...[Vanguard News] »
Death Toll Of Suspected Lassa Fever Rises To 5 In Taraba
The death toll of suspected cases of Lassa Fever outbreak in Taraba State may have risen to five as additional suspected cases were reported at the Specialist Hospital in Jalingo, the state... ....[Channels TV] »
Cossy Orjiakor says she will marry this year
Nollywood Queen of Boobs, Cossy Orjiakor has revealed that she would settle down this new year. The controversial actress, who is known for flaunting her cleavages online, said she will finally... ....[DailyPost] »
Federal High Court denies granting Dasuki, others N250m bail
The Federal High Court of Nigeria (FHCN), Wednesday denied granting N250 million bail to the ex-National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd) and others named in the $2.1 billion arms... ....[DailyPost] »
Drogba retires from football, set to work with Hiddink
Didier Drogba has ended his short stint with MLS club, Montreal Impact, after only six months and is set to join Guus Hiddink’s backroom staff at Chelsea, according to L’Equipe... ....[DailyPost] »
$2.1bn arms scam a hoax – Dokpesi
The $2.1 billion arms purchase scandal currently being investigated by the security agencies is a hoax, the chairman of DAAR Communications, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, has declared... ....[The Nation] »
Shi’ite/Army clash: Military has no apology to sect – Army
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 1 Mechanised Division, Nigerian Army, Kaduna, Major-General Adeniyi Oyebade, has bluntly said that the military had no apology to members.. ....[Daily Times] »
Edo 2016: Benin chiefs warn Oshiomhole
A group of people, who call themselves Benin Leaders of Thought (BLT), has vowed to resist any attempts by Governor Adams Oshiomhole to foist his successor on the state without general... ....[Daily Times] »
Nigeria’s finance sector strong, stable –Lagarde
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Christine Lagarde, has affirmed that Nigeria’s financial sector is stable, firm and must be encouraged... ...[New Telegraph] »
Doctors battle to save five-year- old sodomy victim
Doctors at a private hospital at Alakuko area of Lagos State are currently battling to save the life of a five-year-old boy who was allegedly raped by a 25-year-old man. Report says... ...[New Telegraph] »
FG begins audit of NNPC, FIRS, NPA, NIMASA, Customs
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Ministry of Finance to commence immediate audit of the accounts of all revenue generating agencies. Among agencies to be audited... ...[New Telegraph] »
Rivers seeks refund of N82m Soyinka dinner
Go to court , Amaechi replies The Rivers State government has declared its readiness to seek the N82 million refund from Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, which it claimed was spent... ...[New Telegraph] »
$2bn arms deal: Ex-SGF, ex-gov got N100m each
Yakasai: How we spent Anenih’s N63m Ex-PDP BoT chair: I spent over N400m Prominent Nigerians to be arrested next week – EFCC Fresh facts have emerged... ...[New Telegraph] »
IMF Boss Calls For Removal Of Subsidy, Review Of Tax Regime
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde on Wednesday met with leaders of the National Assembly and called for the removal of fuel subsidy. Speaking... ....[Channels TV] »
Angola Hold Eagles To 1-1 Draw In Pretoria
Angola’s Palancas Negras held Nigeria’s Super Eagles B to a 1-1 draw in a pre-African Nations Championship friendly in Pretoria on Wednesday. Midfield Marshal Paul Onobi was an early... ....[Channels TV] »
Wife Of Ebola Survivor Delivers Baby Girl
The wife of a third Ebola survivor has delivered a baby girl in Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial capital. This was revealed on Wednesday by the Medical Director, First Consultants... ....[Channels TV] »
Customs redeploys 69 Comptrollers
The Comptroller General of Customs, Hameed Ali has approved the redeployment of 69 Comptrollers serving at various commands, headquarters Abuja and zones of the Nigeria Customs Service. ... ...[Ships & Ports] »
Seven crushed to death on Benin-Ore road
Seven persons were killed and several others injured in a fatal road mishap that occurred at Sagamu area of Ogun State on Tuesday. The accident involved a bus allegedly belonging to Nana Travel... ....[DailyPost] »
APC in N92m debt mess, dragged to court
There’s currently uneasy calm in the Nasarawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a team of lawyers purportedly engaged by the party to represent it at the Local Government... ....[DailyPost] »
Alleged arms stockpiling: Abia condemns DSS over raid on official’s residence
The Abia State Government has frowned at the invasion of the residence of the state commissioner for Works, Hon Eziuche Ubani by a team of men of the Nigerian Army and the Department of State... ....[DailyPost] »
Cement producers to CBN: Forex policy hurting economy
Cement Producers Association of Nigeria (CPAN) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to reconsider its foreign exchange (forex) policy that compels exporters to sell their forex... ....[The Nation] »
Anenih writes EFCC on how he shared N260m
‘Yakassai got N63m’ Metuh quizzed Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BOT) chair Tony Anenih has explained how he disbursed the N260 million paid into his bank account... ....[The Nation] »
Unpaid salaries: Kwara teachers begin strike
The Public primary and Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) teachers in Kwara state , who had threatened to commence indefinite strike action yesterday over unpaid three months salaries, deserted... ....[Daily Times] »
Buhari, Lagarde agree no need for IMF ‘loan’
President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration will look inwards, enforce regulations to stop financial leakages and adopt global best practices in generating more revenue... ....[Daily Times] »
Shari’a court sentences man to death for blasphemy in Kano
A Sharia court in Kano has sentenced one Abdulaziz Dauda popularly known as Abdul Inyass to death after the court found him guilty of uttering blasphemous words against Prophet Muhammad(... ....[Daily Times] »
Refineries now produce 6.76m litres of petrol daily – NNPC
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has announced that the nation’s three refineries in Kaduna, Port Harcourt and Warri have attained a combined daily production of over 6.76... ....[Daily Times] »
Eagles beat South African team 3-0, meet Angola today
The Super Eagles yesterday defeated South African Premier League side, University of Pretoria 3-0, in one of the friendly games lined up for the team ahead of the African Nations... ....[The Guardian] »
PDP BoT chair, Bello, arraigned for N300m theft
Son remanded in Kuje Prison Former Minister of Defence and acting chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Haliru Bello, was yesterday wheeled... ...[New Telegraph] »
Arms deal: PDP kicks as EFCC arrests Metuh
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday arrested the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, in connection... ...[New Telegraph] »
Bank workers panic over looming retrenchment
Anxiety is rising among bank workers in the country as speculation mounts that the harsh business environment may result in massive job cuts in the industry.... ...[New Telegraph] »
Arms probe: EFCC detains German businessman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a German businessman in connection with the ongoing investigation into the $2.1bn arms procured... ....[The Punch] »
Ojuelegba Crash: Victims’ family sues Lagos, FRSC, others for N10bn
Five family members of the victims of Ojuelegba trailer crash has filed a N10 billion suit against the Lagos State government, before a Federal High Court in Lagos. The post Ojuelegba... ...[Vanguard News] »
