Year: 2016
Saraki forgery trial: Let the rule of law take its course
By Buki Ponle By Buki Ponle Why are Senators Bukola Saraki and Ike Ekweremadu crying presumptively over alleged forgery of…
Chinese woman sets hotel ablaze in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command, on Wednesday said it arrested a Chinese woman, one Zhen Zhen for allegedly setting ablaze…
Mob set suspected robber ablaze in Warri
A middle-aged robbery suspect was on Wednesday set ablaze by angry mob at Isoko quarters in Warri South Local Government…
Police arrest more #shutdownzimbabwe protesters
Civil servants took heed for a call to strike Wednesday after their wages went unpaid for a third time in…
Ngige, Kachikwu to meet with PENGASSAN over planned strike
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, is to meet with representatives of the Petroleum and Natural Gas…
Abuja prayer ground demarcated between rich and poor
The National Muslims prayer ground along Nnamdi Azikwe Airport Road which used to be one vast land, allowing the rich…
President Buhari mourns Shinkafi
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government and people of Zamfara State on the passing away of one of…
Amosun admonishes Muslims to reflect on Ramadan
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has admonished Muslims to reflect on all the teachings during the holy…
Umaru Shinkafi is dead
A former Nigeria Security Organisation Boss, Alhaji Umar Shinkafi died on Wednesday at a London hospital, News Agency of Nigeria…
Ambode counsels Muslim faithful
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday urged Muslim faithful and all Lagosians to carry on with the principles…
Abductors of expatriate in Lagos demand N155m ransom
The abductors of the expatriate contractor working on the expansion of the Epe Township project in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, have…
Bank customers besiege ATMs as public holiday continues
Bank customers in Umuahia, the Abia capital, have continued to besiege Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) in large numbers since Friday…
Photos from Bukky Ajayi’s burial
Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi who died of an heart-related ailment at 11am today in her Surulere residence in Lagos…
Gov Ahmed, Saraki absent at Ilorin Eid prayers
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara and Senate president, Dr Bukola Saraki as well as top government functionaries were conspicuously absent…
Actors Guild, PMAN mourn Bukky Ajayi
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) have described the death of veteran…
Eid-el-Fitr Tragedy: Container crushes 3 to death in Lagos
Kazeem Ugbodaga A truck conveying 40-feet container lost control and crushed a commercial bus killing three persons and injuring two…
Pictures: Buhari receives guests during Sallah homage
Presidet Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday received guests who paid him Sallah homage at the State House, Abuja. Photo: Sunday Aghaeze
Wimbledon: Venus Williams is oldest singles semi-finalist
Five-time winner, Venus Williams on Wednesday became the oldest Wimbledon semi-finalist for 22 years after defeating Kazakhstan’s Yaroslava Shvedova, winning…
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Pictures: Buhari prays to mark Eid-el-Fitri
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday prayed at the Mambilla Barracks, Abuja to mark the Eid-el-Fitri celebration. Photo: Sunday Aghaeze.
Hashtag #Thisflag shuts down Mugabe’s country
Zimbabweans stayed at home on Wednesday while foreign banks and most businesses in the capital shut down operations, in one…
Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, is dead
Beloved Nollywood actress Bukky Ajayi passed away today, many sources are reporting. A source confirmed her passing via telephone, but…
Nigerian Insurance brands and the hurdles they face
By Frank Aroyewun Low penetration, poor publicity, slow growth, poor perception from masses, low income, ignorance, meagre managerial stratagem and…
Boko Haram attacks Cameroon’s border post
Cameroon says Boko Haram fighters attacked a command post on its northern border with Nigeria. The attack followed a series…
Omokaro, Disu hail Musa Ahmed’s move to Leicester
Prominent Nigerian soccer buffs have lauded the recent transfer move of Super Eagles former Captain, Ahmed Musa, from CSKA Moscow…
Emir urges Nigerians to pray for peaceful co-existence
Alhaji Muhammadu Bashar, the Emir of Gwandu and Chairman of Kebbi Council of Chiefs , has called on Nigerians to…
Nigeria’s unity cannot be compromised- APC Scribe
Alhaji Maimala Buni, National Secretary, All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday pledged his party’s commitment to preserving the unity of…
Benin Muslims observe Eid prayers under heavy security
Muslim in Benin on Wednesday observed Eid prayers to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan under heavy…
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Breaking: Messi ‘given 21-month jail term’
Barcelona soccer star Lionel Messi has been sentenced to 21 months in prison after a court in Barcelona found him…
Lagos Dep. Gov. urges Muslims to celebrate moderately
The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, on Wednesday said the Eid-il-Fitr celebration called for sober reflection, appreciation of…
Richard Mofe Damijo is 55
Nollywood distinguished actor Richard Mofe-Damijo is 55 today. Helen Paul, Nigerian Comedienne was the first to announce on her Instagram…