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Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, a.k.a Hushpuppi strikes plea bargain deal in California

Hushpuppi in fresh FBI trouble, linked with North Korean bank robbers

Nigerian Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, a.k.a Hushpuppi, now incarcerated in California was linked today by the FBI to North Korean hackers,…
Diphtheria wreaking havoc in Nigeria, over 1000 died in 17 months

COVID-19 infection rate slows in Nigeria, major slump in cases

COVID-19 infection rate in Nigeria appears slowing down as another major slump in confirmed cases was reported on Friday.
Governor Hope Uzodimma: tells Imo residents to Ignore Monday sit-at-home order.

I invited soldiers to Orlu, Uzodimma punctures IPOB narrative

Governor Hope Uzodimma has clarified the military operation in Orlu, saying that he invited soldiers to restore law and order…
Ihekweazu: covid-19 cases shrinking

COVID-19 death toll in Lagos hits 381, Edo 154: NCDC data

In updated data published by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Friday,  deaths from COVID-19 related causes have now…

How Jakande rejected calls to contest for president – Tinubu

National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has recounted how late first civilian Governor of Lagos…

Updated: Lagos judicial panel issues compensation to victims of Police brutality

The Lagos State judicial panel hearing cases of police brutality on Friday, awarded compensation to some victims of police brutality…
Niger Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello

Fulani herdsmen neglected since 1960 while farmers enjoy – Gov. Bello

Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, said since independence, farmers have enjoyed the benefits of democracy while herdsmen were neglected.

Fulani herdsmen: My use of AK-47 is figure of speech – Mohammed

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed on Friday said his use of AK-47 is a figure of speech for protection, which…
Niger Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello

JUST IN: Kidnapped Kagara students, others not yet released – Bello

Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani-Bello on Friday said kidnapped students and teachers of Government Science College, Kagara have not yet…

FG must give bandits ‘blanket amnesty’ now – Sheikh Gumi

Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi on Friday urged the Federal Government to give 'blanket amnesty' to bandits who are willing…
Naira crunch: Nigerians beg banks to dispense N100, N50 bills

FAAC shares N640b to Federal, states, LGAs, highest revenue in three months

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N640.310 billion to the three tiers of government for January.
covid-19 testing

COVID-19 cases in Nigeria top 150K, deaths over 1800 [Graphics]

COVID-19 cases in Nigeria reached two double milestones on Thursday, with the death toll crossing 1,800 and confirmed cases now…

Why I visited Sunday Igboho – Fani-Kayode

A former minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode on Thursday said he visited popular Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho, to appreciate him…

Junaid Mohammed, Buhari critic is dead

Dr Junaid Mohammed, a member of the House of Representatives in the Second Republic is dead. A family member confirmed…

Outrage over Army’s deployment of soldiers, helicopters in Orlu

There is outrage and anger over Nigerian Army's deployment of soldiers and helicopters in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo…

Herdsmen on rampage, shoot seven farmers dead in Edo

Edo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of seven persons, including farmers, in Ovia North East Local Government Area…

Abdullahi Dikko Inde, ex-customs boss, who stole billions, is dead

The former Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Dikko Inde, is dead. He was 60 years old.

EFCC uncovers another academy for apprentice internet fraudsters

Operatives of the Abuja Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have uncovered yet another underworld ‘academy’…

Nigeria bolts from second recession, GDP grows in 4th Quarter

Nigeria’s GDP grew by 0.11 per cent in Q4 2020, from the 6.11 per cent contraction in Q3, signalling a…

Kagara abduction: joint massive search intensified, more rescue assets deployed – IGP

The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu says joint massive search and rescue mission is ongoing, with additional rescue…

Senate committee screens Buratai, Olonisakin, others

The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs is currently screening immediate past Service Chiefs.

Matawalle meets Buhari, defends bandits, says not all of them are criminals

Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle, has come in defence of bandits, saying that not all of them are criminals.

Wike drops bombshell: Many governors are hiding under COVID-19 not to perform

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has dropped a bombshell, saying many governors in Nigeria are hiding under COVID-19 pandemic not…

Fani-Kayode attacks Saraki for leading team to persuade Jonathan not to leave PDP

By Kazeem Ugbodaga Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode is angry that former Governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki led…
COVID-19 Vaccine

JUST IN: NAFDAC endorses use of AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine for Nigeria

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Thursday endorsed the use of AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine for…

Why Jonathan was Nigeria’s worst president – Nollywood actor Maduagwu [Interview]

Popular Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu who recently revealed he is gay speaks with P.M. News about why he came out…
The Federal Govt says outlawed IPOB or its militant affiliate, ESN, will not stop be allowed to elections in the South - East

Banditry: Nigerians bomb defence minister Magashi

Maj. General Bashir Salihi Magashi, Nigeria's defence minister has come under fussilade after his gaffe that Nigerians should defend themselves…
The Federal Govt says outlawed IPOB or its militant affiliate, ESN, will not stop be allowed to elections in the South - East

Defence Minister to villagers: Don’t be cowards, stand and fight armed bandits

Nigeria's Defence Minister, Major General Bashir Magashi (Rtd) has told villagers to stand and fight armed bandits instead of running…

Medical doctor, 17 others arrested for alleged internet fraud in Owerri

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, arrested a 28-year-old medical…

No excuse not to perform at WTO – Okonjo-Iweala

Nigeria's former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Wednesday said she has no excuse not to perform as new…