Year: 2016
Dogara, Atiku, Tambuwal mourn Oba of Benin
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has condoled with the people of the ancient Bini Kingdom over transition…
Osinbajo speaks at The Platform today
Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, would be featuring on The Platform, Abuja tomorrow April 30, 2016, at the…
Oba of Benin’s reign full of distinction, class, wisdom – APC
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, on Friday said the late Oba of Benin…
AGN faults popular actress’ suspension
The Emeka Ike-led faction of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has faulted the suspension of controversial actress, Crystabel Goddy…
Nigerian troops discover pits where Boko Haram dumps victims
Nigerian troops have intensified efforts to clear the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in various parts of the north east…
Randy burglar arrested after inviting suspect’s daughter for sexual affair
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Love overtures of a suspected burglar, Samson Ugbusun, to the daughter of his victim (name withheld), has led…
Zuma suffers another massive blow in corruption charges
The North Gauteng High Court on Friday, ruled that the decision taken by the National Prosecutions Authority (NPA), to drop…
Diamond Bank posts N6.7bn profit in Q1
Diamond Bank Plc on Friday announced a profit before tax of N6.7 billion for the first quarter ended March 31,…
4 ships laden with petrol arrive Lagos ports
Four ships laden with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol, have arrived Lagos ports, waiting to discharge. The…
Nigeria imports N165bn fruit juice annually — MAN
Nigeria spends N165 billion annually to import fruit juice, the President of the Manufacturers’ Association of Nigeria (MAN), Dr Frank…
Transition of Oba of Benin a great national loss – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the passing away of the highly revered traditional ruler of Benin Kingdom, Omo…
Aero Contractor sacks over 100 contract workers
Not fewer than 100 workers outsourced to Aero Contractors by Skyborne Ltd have been sacked following the airline’s decision to…
Mosque collapse injures dozens
At least 30 people were injured on Friday when a mosque packed with worshippers collapsed in the Somali capital, Mogadishu,…
Oba of Benin: We lost a true custodian of history, says Ofeimun
Eromosele Ebhomele Odia Ofeimun, aspirant in the governorship election in Edo state, southern Nigeria, has described the passage of the…
Jackson’s family plans music academy in Lagos
Kazeem Ugbodaga Jermaine Jackson, elder brother of the late music icon, Michael Jackson has disclosed that the family is planning…
Naira depreciates further against the dollar
The Naira on Friday depreciated further, exchanging at N321.5 to the dollar at the parallel market, losing N1 on Friday…
Most Nigerian cattle not owned by Fulani herdsmen – Shawulu
Rima Shawulu, the Chairman of the Committee on Army at the Nigerian House of Representatives, who spoke on Friday morning…
Ambode visits Buhari, lauds his economic investment drive
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja,…
Fake Oba Of Ojodu, three others arraigned
Paul Iyoghojie Operatives of the Federal Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID) Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos have arrested a 75-year…
Benin Traditional Council announces the transition of Oba of Benin
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Benin Traditional Council has announced the passing away of the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba n’Edo, Uku…
Oba of Benin: Our hearts are heavy, says Oshiomhole
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has eulogised the departed Benin monarch, Oba Erediauwa. The governor expressed his…
I only ordered arrest of persons hoarding, diverting petrol – Arase
The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of “unscrupulous persons” involved in the hoarding…
Man batters wife over sex for more children
Cyriacus Izuekwe Obinna James has been arrested and charged before Apapa Magistrate’s court for allegedly brutalizing his wife, Ebere over…
N23.29bn: INEC officials, Fidelity Bank refund Diezani’s bribe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered N408.7 million from some of the beneficiaries of the N23.29 billion…
Tenant attempts to set caretaker ablaze over rent
Cyriacus Izuekwe An angry tenant has been arrested and charged before a magistrate’s court sitting in Ejigbo for allegedly attempting…
Cattle herdsmen as the new Boko Haram? By Reuben Abati
“No matter how far the town, there is another beyond it” – Fulani Proverb There has been so much…
Mourinho assured of Man Utd job, as Guardiola eyes Walcott
Jose Mourinho has again been assured by Manchester United that he will get the manager’s job at Old Trafford this…
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NFF to name Harry Redknapp new Super Eagles coach
Former Portsmouth, Tottenham and Queens Park Rangers manager, Harry Redknapp is in line to be named the next national team…
I want to join Bayern Munich, Hummels tells Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund captain Mats Hummels has told his club he wants to join Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich this summer. The…
Claudio Ranieri is master of player psychology – Eniola Aluko
Pressure can do funny things to players as the battle for a title goes down to the wire, particularly if…