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6 killed in Mogadishu airport bombing

At least six persons were killed and many more wounded Thursday in a car bomb attack close to the entrance…

Nigeria’s anti-drug csar says it’s cash starved

From heroin stashed in human hair to drugs concealed in tins of sardines, Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency is used to having…

Boko Haram gunmen abduct 20 maidens in fresh raid

Gunmen from Islamist sect Boko Haram are certainly not waiting for the reward of martyrdom in heaven: the reward of…

Thursday weather forecast across Nigeria

Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) predicts cloudy conditions, chances of localised thunderstorms around the coastal areas in the southern states during…

Boko Haram: 43 killed in latest Nigerian massacre

No fewer than 43 people have been killed in the latest attack by Boko Haram gunmen against residents of two…

Reps to probe APC allegation on defection bribery

Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Wednesday mandated its committee on ethics to investigate allegation by the All Progressives Congress, APC,…

Nigeria: Maku explains ministers’ exit

Nigeria’s Federal Government has said the four ministers who resigned their appointment from President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet on Wednesday left…

Female cops in tears as Mbu leaves Rivers, Ogunsakin takes over

The new Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Mr. Tunde Ogunsakin today officially took control as the new commissioner of…

Extradition to US: Buruji Kashamu suffers setback

Nnamdi Felix / Abuja Attempts by embattled chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun state, Chief Buruji Kashamu, to…

Confab: Afenifere Warns Delegates To Respect Yoruba Agenda

Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan Ahead the forthcoming National Conference, Yoruba leaders today warned potential Yoruba delegates to the conference not to betray…

Belgore, ACN ex-governorship candidate joins PDP

Stephen Oni/ Ilorin Mohammed Dele Belgore, governorship candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria in the central Nigerian state of…

Stella Oduah sacked, 3 ministers also quit for politics

Stella Oduah, Nigeria’s powerful minister of aviation has quit President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet. Her resignation was announced today after the…

Pregnant woman convicted for cannabis trafficking

Justice Mohammed Yunusa of Nigeria’s Federal High Court Lagos on Wednesday sentenced a 28-year-old pregnant woman, Saudat Wasiu, to three…

Manko Calls For Reform Of Criminal Justice System

Cyriacus Izuekwe The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Umar Manko has said the effort of the police will be…

Ajudua turns accuser in fraud case with Gen. Bamaiyi

Fred Ajudua, the Lagos lawyer facing several fraud charges, has turned the accuser in one of the cases he is…

Nigerian army shuffles top brass, Abbah now military scribe

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday in Abuja announced the redeployment of 107 senior officers, including 36 Major-Generals and 61 others.…

2 Women, Baby Shot Dead In Mushin Gang War

Kazeem Ugbodaga The gang war in Mushin area of Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria has escalated as suspected cultists invaded a…

Interpol Recovers House, SUV From Inspector

Cyriacus Izuekwe The International Criminal Police Organisation, also known as  Interpol, have recovered a bungalow, a Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, …

We’ll Execute 4th Mainland Bridge Project, Says LASG

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government says it has not abandoned the N320 billion proposed 4th Mainland Bridge as being…

2 hostels for female students razed by fire

Two female hostels at a secondary school in the northern Nigerian town of Kebbi, have been destroyed by fire. The…

Nigeria ranked 112th in global press freedom

The yearly World Press Freedom Index has ranked Nigeria 112th in the world, among nations where the media are seen…

The weather forecast across Nigeria Wednesday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) predicts cloudy conditions with chances of localised thunderstorms over the coastal areas in the Southern…

Nigeria’s defecting senators slip through Mark’s blockade

Proceedings were held up in the Senate for about one hour on Tuesday as five Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senators…

PDP increases majority in House of Representatives

Nigeria’s ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP slim majority in the House of Representatives, increased today with the defection of five…

PDP offers dollar bribe to lawmakers, alleges APC

Nigeria’s All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the PDP of ‘unprecedented desperation’, by attempting to woo back with ‘mouth watering’…

Ship in Brazil when It ‘discharged’ petrol In Nigeria, says witness

Justice Lawal Akapo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos heard today that Ifeanyi Anosike and his company…

Nigeria: Female Ex-banker faces N450 mn fraud charge

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, today charged a female banker with negligence, leading to the loss of…

Obasanjo Visiting Rivers To Commission Schools

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, is expected in Rivers State on 17 February  on the invitation of the…

Father Padlocks Son’s Mouth, Beats Him To Death

Kazeem Ugbodaga A  father has allegedly beaten his four-year old son to death, padlocking his mouth to prevent him from…

Man Stabs Neighbour, Batters Wife, Son

Itsibor Mark A  33-year old man, Ibrahim Yekini, allegedly went wild and battered his neighbours, a couple and their son,…