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Edo police parade man who impregnates his teenage daughter

The police in Benin have arrested and paraded a man whose name was given as Friday Moses, for allegedly defiling…

Coronation Merchant Bank named best investment Bank in Nigeria

Coronation Merchant Bank has been named the best Investment Bank in Nigeria at the 2018 World Finance Investment Banking Awards…

Ecobank MD restates bank’s commitment to excellent service delivery

The Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan has restated the bank’s commitment to excellent service delivery to meet the needs…
Fraud

Company, three others arraigned over diversion of N3.5bn Governor’s Forum fund

The Economic and financial Crime Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday arraigned a limited liability company, Melrose General Services Limited and three…

Eko Youth Academy produces new ambassadors

The Lagos State Government has named the second set of Youth Ambassadors from its Eko Youth Academy Leadership Initiative Programme.

Akinlade emerges Ogun APC Gubernatorial candidate

Hon. Adekunle Akinlade of the All Progressive Congress, APC, has been announced the winner of the party's gubernatorial primaries that…
Opeifa

Opeifa urges loyalists to remain calm ahead of rescheduled Lagos APC Senatorial primaries

Former Lagos Commissioner for Transportation and an All Progressives Congress, APC, Senatorial Aspirant, Comrade Kayode Opeifa has asked his supporters…
EFCC deploys operatives across the 36 states and FCT to combat vote buying in next Saturday's presidential and National Assembly elections.

EFCC docks Saraki’s aide, 2 others over alleged laundering of N3.5billion

Gbenga Makanjuola, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and a limited liability company and…

APC affirms Uduaghan as Delta South Senatorial candidate

The primary election panel of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State led by Major General Lawrence Onoja (Rtd),…

Sanwo-Olu’s victory: BOSCO DG thanks Buhari, Osibanjo, others

The Director General, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-olu Campaign Organisation (BOSCO), Mr. Tayo Ayinde, has thanked President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi…
CACOL

CACOL condemns N3.46 trillion loss annually to Port inefficiency

The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, has condemned the nation’s loss of over Three Trillion Naira (N3.46tn) annually,…

Truecaller launches Chat Feature to tackle spread of fake News

Truecaller on Wednesday announced the launch of its instant messaging (IM) platform ‘Truecaller Chat’ with the aim to make communication…

Buhari now a global icon in fight against corruption – Minister

Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama says President Muhammadu Buhari’s outing at 73rd UN General Assembly (UNGA), New York has made…

Man in trouble for allegedly kidnapping 16-year-old girlfriend

A 30-year-old man, Idris Usman, who allegedly kidnapped his 16-year-old girl friend, was on Wednesday docked before an Ebute Meta…

World Bank forecasts 2.7% growth for sub-Saharan Africa in 2018

The World Bank has cut its forecast for growth of sub-Saharan Africa in 2018 to 2.7 per cent, down from…
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau

Insecurity: Plateau governor solicits stakeholders’ support

Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau, has solicited the support of stakeholders to address the security challenges in the state. Lalong…

Pearse picks SDP Lagos governorship ticket

Dr Adetokunbo Pearse, Chairman, Strategy and Mobilisation, Social Democratic Party (SDP), South-West zone, on Wednesday emerged the consensus governorship candidate…

We will do “the needful” regarding Dogara – Lawmaker

Mr Peter Akpatason, representing Akoko-Edo in the House of Representatives, says loyal members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in…
Fraud

Woman steals 5 month-old baby

The Police on Wednesday arraigned a 23-year-old woman, Kudirat Ajao, before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos over…
Estimated billing: Edo govt, BEDC to meter 500,000 houses

Eko Disco to give free prepaid meters

The Management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) says it will give 100 free prepaid meters to its customers during…
Drama at Enugu Radio Station: EFCC seizes Presenter during live broadcast

N3.5bn fraud: EFCC arraigns Saraki’s aide, others

A Federal High Court Lagos, on Wednesday, ordered the remand in custody, of Gbenga Makanjuola, an aide to Senate President…

INEC issues Certificate of Return to Osun Governor-elect, Oyetola

Osun State governor-elect, Gboyega Oyetola, of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) was on Wednesday issued the certificate of return by…

Buhari to attend NDA graduation on Saturday

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to attend the passing out of the Regular Course participants of the Nigeria Defence Academy…

Man stabs brother to death over a girl

An Ikeja High Court on Wednesday sentenced a 28-year-old man, Collins Abakwe, to 10 years in prison for stabbing his…
Senator George Akume, Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs: says it is almost certain that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will take over the Benue Government House in 2023.

Sen. Akume wins APC Benue North-West senatorial ticket

Former Senate Minority Leader, Sen. George Akume, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) Benue North-West senatorial district’s ticket.

Imo APGA primary: Ohakim best man for the job – Group

The Imo Liberation Movement in Lagos says former Gov. Ikedi Ohakim is the best aspirant to fly the All Progressives…

Gov. Dickson laments recall of N24bn Paris Club refund

Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa on Wednesday lamented the recall of the N24 billion Paris Club debt refund earlier released…

Ambode’s speech conceding defeat to Sanwo-Olu

Fellow Lagosians, the last few days have witnessed intense political activities that have gripped the attention of the nation and…
Tobacco

Nigerian Govt reiterates commitment to end tobacco use

The Federal Government has renewed its commitment to reduce the use of Tobacco in the country.

Presidential Aspirant Condemns Monetization of NUJ Election

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Ahead of the 2018 Delegates Convention of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), holding in Abeokuta, Ogun State,…