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Father Kilima, left with other members of his team

Nigerian priest Father Kilima elected head of Irish church

It was the first time in the church's 90 year history that an African was elected as leader.
Ebonyi PDP Campaign Council explains how gunmen invaded the home of its chieftain, Mr Boniface Ofoke, at Edukwu Achi in Izzi LG of the State.

Violence disrupts Abia North PDP Senatorial primary election

the contest was between a former lawmaker, Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa, and the lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Rep. Uko Nkole.
Amb. Wilfred Bonse: withdraws from race for Cross River PDP governorship ticket, asks party to refund N21m he used to buy nomination forms.

PDP governorship aspirant Wilfred Bonse demands refund of nomination fee

onse in Abuja on linked his demand to “unfair treatment” from the party to deny him participating in the forthcoming…
Boehly and Chelsea's former owner Abramovich

UK govt. approves sale of Chelsea to Boehly consortium

The reigning FIFA Club World Cup winners and 2021 European champions will be sold for 2.5 billion pounds ($3.1 billion)…

FG unveils Pad Bank for NYSC workers, corps members

NYSC Director-General Brig.-Gen. Muhammad Fadah said the scheme would continue to make its workplace conducive, especially as it related to…
Mr Ekpo Okon

Former Cross River PDP chairman wins senatorial ticket

Reacting to his victory, Okon said the party in the state should be commended for strengthening internal democracy which has…
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun inaugurating the 3 kilometer road at Panseke-Adigbe-Opako area of Abeokuta metropolis, the state capital.

Gov. Abiodun commissions 3km road in Abeokuta metropolis

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Tuesday officially inaugurated a three kilometer road at Panseke-Adigbe-Opako area of Abeokuta metropolis, the…
Mgbak Okan Enyam

Teenager Okan Enyam jailed for criminal impersonation in Uyo

Justice Adegoke convicted Enyam and sentenced him to six months imprisonment with an option of fine of N200,000.00
Presidential Aspirant of APC, Rotimi Amaechi, addressing leaders and delegates of the party in Yobe State during a consultative meeting at the Government House Damaturu, Monday. Sitting fourth from right on first row is Tukur Buratai

Buratai: Why I abandoned my ambassadorial post for Amaechi’s campaign

Speaking during the courtesy call, Governor Buni said with Amaechi’s pedigree, it would only be proper for Nigerians to support…
FILE PHOTO: A Cassava Factory

Ex-agitators begin training at Bayelsa Cassava Plant June 12

The ex-agitators will receive theoretical and practical training on cassava cultivation and farm management at the 60-metric ton daily capacity…
MC Oluomo

Court orders MC Oluomo, NURTW, others to stop levying non-union drivers

Justice Peter Lifu gave the order while granting Exparte application filed before the court by a lawyer, Olukoya Ogungbeje.
Bishop Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto

2 priests under Bishop Kukah’s diocese kidnapped

Omotosho, who is the Director, Social Communications of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, said no information has been gotten as…
Rivers PDP governorship aspirant, Felix Obuah

Rivers PDP governorship primaries: Obuah cautions supporters

Obuah's call for calm was in response to agitations by some party supporters that he is the preferred choice in…
President Buhari receiving CIFCFEN's Global Integrity and Anti-Corruption Award of Excellence

Buhari bags Anti-Corruption Award Of Excellence

The award is the highest honour of the Institute reserved for only African Heads of States with impeccable character and…
Screenshot of the design process on an image of a looted artwork from Nigeria,

Nigerian launches project Looty to recover stolen artefacts

Nwaubani described his project as an alternative form of repatriation, by which digital technologies are used to reclaim a measure…
Bakura Goni Bukar

Gombe petty thief Goni Bukar jailed

He was arrested by EFCC operatives for stealing N100,000, about $200, belonging to one Mohammed Abubakar Sahabi, a mobile phone/accessories…
APC NWC disowns NASS leadership positions announced by Akpabio, Abass

APC releases updated timetable for primary elections

A special convention will hold between May 29 and May 30 to elect the party’s presidential candidate, the party’s National…
Sanwo-Olu briefing newsmen after the meeting

Sanwo-Olu: No going back on June 1 banning of Okadas in six LGs

Sanwo-Olu said security services and Lagos State Government are on the same page in respect to banning of motorcycles in…
LandWey estate development

LandWey set to deliver over 1,000 homes to Nigerians

While speaking on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant economic recession on the real estate sector in…
Dave Umahi

Nigeria needs a President from South East, says Umahi

Umahi, who commended Buhari for constructing the second Niger Bridge, added that only the APC could boast of tangible projects…
Harira Jibril, the Adamawa woman killed in Anambra with her kids

Gov Soludo promises justice for Harira Jubril, slain Adamawa woman, kids

Soludo, in a statement signed by Mr Christian Aburime, his Chief Press Secretary on Tuesday vowed to fish out the…
BON

BON announces ‘The Nigeria Broadcasting Awards’

TNBA, scheduled to hold in October, was announced on Tuesday, in Lagos, where the event logo was also unveiled by…
The suspects

Seven suspected deadly cultists busted in Ogun during supremacy battle

Oyeyemi said upon the distress call, the Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Bankole, directed the special squad led by ACP…
Adebayo Oyedotun Adebowale Kwara Poly student

Kwara Poly teenager Adebowale busted with N21M, confesses cyber fraud

Investigations had earlier revealed that Oyedotun had in his possession over N21 million suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities.…
Governor Ugwuanyi and Nnamani at a PDP campaign rally

Ugwuanyi, Nnamani secure PDP senatorial tickets in Enugu

Mr Osita Ngwu, won the PDP ticket for Enugu West Senatorial to replace Sen. Ike Ekweremadu who is vying for…
Salvador Ramos shooter in Uvalde Texas

Updated: Ramos 18 year-old Texas gunman killed his grandma before hitting elementary school

It was the deadliest school in Texas and also in U.S. since the shocking attack at Sandy Hook Elementary in…
Dattijo

Primary: Dattijo canvasses for delegates’ votes

Dattijo, who is contesting for the Kaduna Central senatorial seat, in a voice note in Hausa shared on Tuesday, said…
Sen. Danjuma La’ah of Kaduna South

Sen. La’ah loses PDP ticket for Kaduna South to Katung

Declaring the result of the election, the Returning Officer, Sabo Babayaro, said Katung polled 112 out of 269 votes cast…
Plane crash-lands in Lagos

Updated: Huge jet causes heavy traffic in Lagos

A passenger jet has caused heavy traffic after being towed down a busy motorway in Ikeja, the capital of Lagos.
Nigerian govt. shreds Atiku's economic plan, says it is poor photocopy

Atiku Abubakar unveils ‘new covenant with Nigerians’

Releasing an abridged version of his policy document tagged,“ My covenant with Nigerians,’’ Mr. Abubakar recalled his 2019 policy document…