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Oluwo receives Osun Police boss, begs force to resume full operation

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdurrosheed Adewale Akanbi Telu 1 has appealed to the Nigerian Police Force to resume full…

23-year-old secondary school student bags jail term for cultism

Emmanuel Itoro Thomas, a 23-year-old student has been sentenced to five years imprisonment by a state High-Court in Uyo for…

Adesina defends Buhari: ‘Why the pigeons didn’t fly’

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has come to the defence of President Muhammadu Buhari…

JUST IN: Boko Haram terrorists regroup near Abuja FCT

Abdullahi Sule, governor of Nasarawa State, which abuts Abuja, the Federal capital has raised an alarm over the regrouping of…

Rivers housewife narrates how she was allegedly raped by husband’s friend

Okafor Ofiebor/ Port Harcourt A 20- year- old housewife, Believe (husband’s name withheld)  has alleged that one Ogechi Uchendu who…
File photo: A COVID-19 infected nun, middle, arrives for treatment in a UK hospital

UK mulls £500 universal incentive for each COVID-19 positive person

UK Ministers are mulling expanding paying £500 as incentive to everyone who tests positive for Covid-19, to encourage more turnout…

Osogbo Yahoo Yahoo headquarters? 11 new suspects held, 132 nabbed since June 2019

Is Osogbo, capital of Osun the headquarters of Yahoo Yahoo Boys outside of Lagos? Question arises with 11 suspects arrested,…

JUST IN: Kano Assembly shut for COVID-19

The Kano State House of Assembly has postponed its resumption indefinitely, in compliance with the stay-at-home directive by the state…
Minister of finance Zainab Ahmed

Zainab Ahmed: Why FG is offloading moribund assets

Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed has backed Federal Government's plans to sell public assets

LIRS gives employers deadline to file annual tax returns

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) urges all employers of labour in Lagos State to file their Company’s Annual…

Kaduna confirms sack of 65 primary school teachers

The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Friday confirmed the sack of 65 primary school teachers.

2 students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University docked for cybercrimes

Two students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, have been arraigned on separate one count charge of cybercrimes before Justice N.I…
Bishop Kukah

Catholic official reveals why Bishop Kukah is under attack

Reverend Fr. Benjamin Achi has stated that Bishop Hassan Kukah is being attacked for his comments on President Muhammadu Buhari…

Nigerian Railway launches N900m e-ticketing platform

The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC has disclosed the launch of N900 million e-ticketing platform.

Erico complained of body pains before death – Wife

Mosunmola Eric, the wife of former Super Eagles goalkeeper and assistant coach Joe Erico, said her husband was ill for…

Doyin Okupe to his son Bolu: I’m vehemently opposed to homosexuality

Doyin Okupe, a former presidential aide, said he was aware of his son's sexuality but never supported it.
Yahaya Aminu Sharif

Blasphemy: Reprieve for Kano man Sharif sentenced to death by Sharia court

Kano-based singer Yahaya Aminu Sharif was saved from the gallows by the Appeal Court on Thursday, over a death sentence…
COVID-19 cases soar in Nigeria

Nigeria sets new COVID-19 record, posts highest cases in single day

Nigeria posted its highest COVID-19 cases in a single day on Thursday, ramping up almost 2,000 infections.
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi: directs workers to sgun IPOB's Sit-At-Home order or face dismissal.

COVID-19: Ebonyi bans night clubs, drinking joints, others

By Douglas Okoro The Ebonyi government has announced a ban on night clubs and drinking joints among others to forestall…

2014 Confab would have addressed divisive politics, growing agitation – Jonathan

Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has thrown more light on why he convened the 2014 National Conference, stressing that…
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State

Ganduje meets with Kano Emirs over COVID-19

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has met with all five Emirs in the state over the second wave of the…

Buratai: Military achieving great success in war against Boko Haram

By Henry Oladele The Chief of Army Staff (COAS)  Lt. – Gen.  Tukur Buratai has said the military is achieving…
Eighteen APC governors, led by Yobe Governor Mai Mala Buni, are expected in Gusau tomorrow to formally receive Governor Bello Matawalle into their fold.

Zamfara Governor opens up on alleged Hilux van gifts to repentant bandits

By Abubakar Ahmed Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has denied reports that he bought and gave vehicles to some of…

Breaking: Ex-IGP Gambo Jimeta is dead, Buhari mourns

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of Muhammadu Gambo Jimeta, a one-time Inspector General of Police.
Obaseki: Edo state has worst COVID-19 death ratio

COVID-19: Panic in Edo as 39 healthcare workers test positive in 72 hours

By Jethro Ibileke/Benin The fight against Coronavius (Covid-19), in Edo could be heading to crisis, as the state government announced…
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi State

Governors disown Yahaya Bello COVID-19 claim

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has faulted Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi’s rejection of COVID-19 vaccines.

556 Akesan market lock-up shops ready – Makinde

Governor Makinde indicated that the first phase of the market which consists of two buildings with 556 lock-up shops has…

Nigeria will forever remember Joe Erico – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said he is saddened to learn of the passing of former Nigeria senior team goalkeeper and one-time…

Oyo state loses permsec Kizito Balogun, Makinde silent on cause of death

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday has described as painful, the death of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of…

Another victim of Abeokuta tanker explosion dies in hospital

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Another victim of the tanker explosion that happened in Kuto, Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State has died…