Author: Nimot Sulaimon
JUST IN: Court remands Maina and son in correctional centre
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, ordered the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to remand Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman,…
Aide debunks news of Gov. Akeredolu’s illness
Mr. Oyewamide Ojo, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, says the governor…
Pakistani court grants bail to ailing former PM
A Pakistani court granted bail on Friday to jailed former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on medical grounds, a lawyer for…
“I nearly dropped out of school” – Best graduating student says
The best 2018/19 graduating student of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Modupe Akintola, said she would have dropped out of school,…
EU states disagree on length of Brexit deal
EU member states have put off a decision on Britain’s request to delay its departure from the European Union, the bloc’s…
EFCC accuses Fayose’s lawyers of “tampering”
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday accused the defence counsel in the ongoing trial of former Governor…
Arsenal manager praises Pepe’s ‘perfect’ free-kick
Unai Emery has heaped praises on Nicolas Pepe after his match-winning free-kicks for Arsenal in the Europa League against Vitoria…
Court docks 15-year-old boy for defiling minor
The Police on Friday arraigned a 15-year-old boy who allegedly defiled a 13-year-old girl in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court.
LASEMA rescues 5 at another building collapse
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), during overnight operation on Thursday, rescued five victims in another collapsed building in…
‘Buhari’s Govt. is most friendly to pensioners’ – PTAD
Dr. Chioma Ejikeme, the Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), says President Muhammadu Buhari’s Government is the…
More Russian military police arrive in Syria
Around 300 more Russian military police have arrived in Syria, the defense ministry said on Friday, under an accord between…
UK Horror: Chinese paper blames Britain for dead nationals
Britain and other European countries must accept some responsibility for the deaths of 39 people, believed to be Chinese nationals,…
Putin signs arms supply deal with Buhari
Russia and Nigeria have signed a deal for Moscow to supply 12 Mi-35 attack helicopters to Nigeria, a senior official…
World Chefs Day: Nestlé trains pupils on healthy cooking
FCT Universal Education Board and Nestlé Nigeria PLC with support from Nigeria Association of Professional Chefs on Thursday trained pupils…
National Assembly exposes INEC’s ‘unapproved’ spendings
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised a concern about the additional budgetary spending…
Russia sends advanced air defence system to Serbia
Russia’s defence ministry on Thursday said it had sent its advanced air-defence S-400 missile system to Serbia for a joint…
Understanding the 56% women cabinet in Kwara
The group 'Kwara Must Change' raised concerns on the marginalisation of women in political appointments.
Bayelsa Polls: APC, PDP spar over upcoming elections
Ahead of the Nov. 16 governorship elections in Bayelsa, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and opposition All Progressives Congress…
Man in court to recover dowry from ex-fiancée
A 70-year-old man, Abdullahi Dahiru, on Thursday prayed a Shari’a court ll sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna to recover N25,000…
Lebanon’s President invites protesters for talk
Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Thursday he was ready for a dialogue with protesters to help save the country…
Anambra State College of Agriculture now a polytechnic
The Federal Government has upgraded Anambra State College of Agriculture to a full-fledged polytechnic, Prof. Theresa Obiekezie, Anambra Commissioner for…
‘Drain-stuffing in Mushin is worrisome’ – FG
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr. Adedamola Kuti, on Thursday, expressed worry at drain-stuffing by some residents…
EFCC releases fresh list of 10 internet scammers arrested in Ilorin
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) Ilorin Zonal Office have recovered charms, smartphones, Laptop computers, and…
Court to hear N300m damages suit against MTN
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday adjourned until Dec 3 and Dec. 4 a N300 million damages suit…
Court re-arraigns former INEC boss Iwu
A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Maurice Iwu on Thursday, re-appeared before a Federal High…
HIV/AIDS: Group commends FG for the $12m pledge
The Coalition of Civil Society Network on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (COCSNHAN), an NGO, has commended the Federal Government for pledging…
Trump says border wall now in Colorado not Mexico
U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. was building a wall in Colorado, thus confusing the governor of the state…
NSCDC reassures JAMB of security during upcoming examinations
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command has reiterated commitment to ensure adequate security during and…
Tunisia prioritises peaceful resolution of Libyan crisis
The peaceful resolution of the Libyan civil war free of any foreign intervention is a priority for Tunisia, outgoing Tunisian…
RIFAN lauds Buhari for loan revolving scheme
Alhaji Ramaham Abubakar, the Chairman of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) in Nasarawa State, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari…