Year: 2015
Container falls off Ojuelegba Bridge, crushes couple to death
A container being conveyed by a truck fell off Ojuelegba Bridge in Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, crushing a couple who…
Legendary Ghanaian former footballer, Gyamfi dies at 85
Legendary Ghanaian former footballer and coach C.K. Gyamfi has died aged 85. Gyamfi was the first African player to play…
Chinese textile materials send 28,000 Kano Dyers out of business
No fewer than 28, 000 out of 34, 000 registered dyers in Kano State were thrown out of business due…
PDP e-registration suffers setback, members kick against N1000 levy
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Efforts by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to mop up its aggrieved and disgruntled members across the country…
We didn’t withdraw forgery case in court — Senators Forum
The Senate Unity Forum (SUF) on Tuesday denied withdrawing a suit involving alleged forgery of the Senate Standing Orders from…
My wife of 10 years is an unrepentant drunk, smoker, man tells court
A middle-aged man, Kunle Isalu, has urged a Grade “C” Customary Court in Iseyin, Oyo State to dissolve his 10-year-old…
Buhari calls for review of Nigeria’s Joint Development Authority with Sao Tome & Principe
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria and Sao Tome & Principe must sit down soon to review the activities of their…
Man, 26, sexually assaults girl, 10
A 26-year -old man, Omosun Odion, who allegedly assaulted his neighbour’s daughter, by fingering her private part, was on Wednesday…
Death toll in Yemen mosque bombings rises to 20
Sanaa (AFP) – At least 20 people were killed and 50 wounded Wednesday when two suicide bombers attacked a Shiite…
41 ships arrive Lagos with petroleum products
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Wednesday announced that 41 vessels laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods…
NDLEA arrest notorious drug baron in Ekiti
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ekiti, has arrested Shayo Oguntegbe, a notorious drug baron, popularly called Oritano.…
Nigeria firms create jobs for unemployed youths
Reuters – A year ago, computer science graduate Tolulope Komolafe was among the millions of young Nigerians unable to find…
Twelve Syrians drown heading from Turkey to Greek island
Reuters – An image of a drowned toddler washed up on the beach in one of Turkey’s prime tourist resorts…
I’ll make Nigeria the nation of your dreams, Buhari tells youths
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja assured Nigerian youths that the ongoing anti-corruption campaign would secure their future. In…
Lamorde Vs Uboh: Uboh “Ready to Die” for recovery of funds from EFCC
While being interviewed in a programme on African Independent Television, AIT Wilson Uwujaren, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC…
I’ll boost national productivity, end incessant strikes, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja declared his administration’s commitment to boosting national productivity, by among other things, taking…
Oil bunkering site active near Rivers Government House
*5000 drums of diesel, 4 diesel laden trucks and barge with 165,000 litres of diesel recovered The Nigerian Army says…
Oyo Gov election petition tribunal adjourns till 30 Sept
GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN The Oyo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal Wednesday adjourned hearing in the petition filed by the Accord Party…
$15bn Oil Deal: Alison-Madueke slams Indian High Commissioner
Eromosele Ebhomele Immediate past Minister for Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani K. Alison-Madueke, has dismissed allegations made by the Indian High…
Nigeria transports 29,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Wednesday said it had transported more than 29,000 intending pilgrims to Saudi…
INEC goofed, Akpabio was nominated to contest in North West, PDP tells tribunal
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday confirmed that it nominated former governor and Senate Minority Leader, Chief Godswill Akpabio,…
‘190,000 Nigerian children die of diarrhoea yearly’
Dr Jude Oko, a member of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Abuja chapter, has said that at least 190,000 children…
PMB’s 100 Days In Office: Lagos lawmaker gives Buhari pass mark
Eromosele Ebhomele A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari, saying his style…
Ambode mourns death of business tycoon, Deinde Fernandez
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday expressed sadness over the death of one of Nigeria’s prominent business mogul and…
I won’t lose sleep over Enyeama’s withdrawal from Tanzania clash – Oliseh
Taiwo Adelu Chief Coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh has declared that he won’t lose sleep over last minute…
4 suspected kidnappers arrested after collecting N3m ransom
Cyriacus Izuekwe Operatives of the Department of State Security Service, DSS, have arrested four suspected kidnappers and charged them before…
Bayelsa APC stalwart Inokoba, slumps, dies in Lagos
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Col. Sam Inokoba (retd) who defected to the All…
I’ll be thrown into pit of hell if I don’t fulfill campaign promises – Gov Ayade
By Kanjal Godshield Governor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade has said that God will throw him into the…
Boko Haram kills 26 in Borno, including children
(AP) — Witnesses say 26 people were killed in northeastern Borno state by attackers on horseback believed to be rebels…
NAF releases posting and appointments of senior officers
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the posting and appointments of some senior officers. This was contained in a…