Author: PM NEWS Editor
10 Yahoo Yahoo apprentices arrested in Abuja, academy head on the run
Ten apprentices learning the intricacies of computer-related fraud known as ‘Yahoo-Yahoo’, have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine 66 percent effective
Johnson & Johnson said on Friday that its single-dose vaccine was 66% effective in preventing COVID-19 in a large global…
Smear campaign against Buhari coming, Aso Rock alerts Nigerians
Another orchestrated smear campaign against President Muhammadu Buhari, using some online newspapers and blogs, is on the way, the presidency…
Lagos aggravates Nigeria’s daily COVID-19 grim record for Thursday
Lagos has aggravated Nigeria's daily COVID-19 record for Thursday after it reported 536 cases, making the NCDC jack up the…
Breaking: Shell loses case against 4 Nigerian farmers in Dutch court
A Dutch appeal court has ruled that the Nigerian branch of Shell has to pay compensation to four Nigerian farmers…
Uganda moves for reconciliation after Museveni confirmed poll winner
Political and religious forces in Uganda are calling for reconciliation after the country's most violent elections since President Yoweri Museveni…
Zuma ordered to testify at corruption inquiry: Constitutional Court
The South African Constitutional Court has ordered former president Jacob Zuma to testify before the state capture inquiry set up…
Naomi Osaka becomes part-owner of U.S. women’s football club
Three-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has become part owner of the North Carolina Courage, the National Women’s Soccer League…
Atiku Bagudu reshuffles cabinet
Gov Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has effected a minor cabinet reshuffle, as he assigned portfolios to three newly appointed commissioners.
JUST IN: Army rescues additional Chibok schoolgirls six years nine months after
The Nigerian Army has rescued some of the still missing Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram in April 2014. No…
Cisely Tyson broke barriers: Barack Obama says in tribute
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has described Cisely Tyson, the late African American pioneering actress as "a trailblazer whose legacy…
Cisely Tyson pioneer African American actress dies at 96
Cisely Tyson, the pioneering African American model and actress has died at age 96. Her manager, Larry Thompson, confirmed her…
Death sentence for kidnappers, life jail for rapists
Governor Atiku Bagudu of the North western state of Kebbi, has assented to a law making kidnapping a capital offence.
Seplat appoints Okechukwu Mba CEO of ANOH Gas
SEPLAT Petroleum Development Company Plc, has appointed Mr Okechukwu Mba, as the new Managing Director of ANOH Gas Processing Company…
$2.4b Abacha loot returned to Nigeria, $192m still in UK, France, Jersey
Swiss lawyer Enrico Monfrini, hired by the Nigerian government to help trace the billions looted by kleptocrat General Sani Abacha…
Corruption Index: Buhari slams TI report, data under study
The Buhari Presidency hotly disputed the latest corruption index published by Transparency International that ranked Nigeria 149th among 183 countries.
Seriake Dickson’s aide Embeleakpo Apere charged with N864m procurement fraud
Embeleakpo Apere, a former aide to former Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, arraigned by the EFCC, charged with N864.1…
Nigerian corruption worse: Transparency International gives Buhari bad news
Corruption in Nigeria is getting worse under President Muhammadu Buhari's watch. This is the verdict of Transparency International (TI) as…
EFCC hits Yahoo Yahoo boys in Osogbo again, 2 brothers, 6 others nabbed
EFCC operatives have swooped on Osogbo, the state of Osun capital again, arresting two brothers and six others for suspected…
Abuja bizman Abdulrahman Aliyu docked for N250m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has charged Abuja-based businessman Abdulrahman Aliyu with forgery of documents and misappropriation of…
Ifeanyi Okowa hit by cruel double death blows
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa mourned at two fronts Thursday: he lost his 88 year-old father, Sir Arthur Okorie Okowa and also…
Service chiefs need Senate confirmation: Keyamo, 4 other SANs tackle Buhari
The service chiefs appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, need the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate to clothe their…
Sir Arthur Okowa, father of Governor Okowa dies
Sir Arthur Okowa, the father of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa is dead. He was aged 88
25 Buccaneer cultists arrested during initiation
The Ogun State Police Command on Wednesday paraded 25 suspected members of the Buccaneer cult group, arrested during an alleged…
Delta state plans 3 universities at a go
Delta State Government is planning to establish three universities in one fell swoop at Agbor, Ozoro and Asaba, the capital.
Buhari to service chiefs: We are in state of emergency, serve Nigeria well
President Muhammad Buhari on Wednesday likened Nigeria's security situation to a state of emergency as he met with newly appointed…
Thomas Tuchel releases first Chelsea team
Chelsea new manager Thomas Tuchel has released his starting XI against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the match scheduled for 7p.m..
Anambra Assembly shut as COVID-19 cases explode
The Anambra House of Assembly complex was shut today after some lawmakers and members of staff tested positive for COVID-19.…
Important announcement for Nigeria’s new ambassadors
The induction course for career and non-career ambassadors-designate and their spouses will hold between Feb. 8 and Feb. 10.
Breaking: Buhari meets new service chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met behind closed doors with the new service chiefs at the Presidential Villa.