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Assembly inauguration commences amidst protest over use of secret ballot

The inauguration of the 9th Senate started at 10:00a.m. on Tuesday with protest from supporters of Sen. Ahmad Lawan following…

Money laundering: Erastus Akingbola’s trial resumes June 13

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday adjourned until June 13, the money laundering trial of a Managing Director…

Hong Kong prepares for more protests, strikes as extradition anger boils over

As the City of Hong Kong leader, Carrie Lam, continues to push for a bill that will allow people to…
Appeal Court affirms victory of Senators Mohammed Ndume and Sen. Kaka Lawan of Borno South and Central Districts in February 25 election

9th Assembly: Ndume arrives NASS

Senator Ali Ndume, a contender to the position of the Senate President in the 9th National Assembly, arrived at the…

Plateau NYSC gets new Coordinator

The Deputy Director, Publicity and Public Relations, at the NYSC headquarters in Abuja, Ms. Caroline Embu, has been appointed as…
FAAN announces one-hour power shutdown at MMIA Wednesday

Expert tasks Nigeria on Aviation Masterplan

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria Mr Ikechi Uko, An aviation and tourism expert on Tuesday said Nigeria should develop…

Mines Ministry spends N20bn from intervention fund

The immediate past Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development, Alhaji Abubakar Bwari, revealed that about N20 billion has been…

Nigerian Ifeanyi awaits jail sentence in Papua New Guinea for 419

A Nigerian facing trial in far away Papua New Guinea will know on June 21 how long he will spend…

PDP governors, party leaders meet on 9th Assembly leadership

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum on Monday night held a meeting to decision on the election of leaders…

News Analysis: Buhari rallies APC members for Lawan, Gbajabiamila

Like a military general rallying the troops for a must-win battle, President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Chairman of…

FIFA WWC: Buchanan goal gives Canada slender 1-0 win over Cameroon

Defender Kadeisha Buchanan scored on the stroke of half-time to hand Canada a winning start to the FIFA Women’s World…

Group of FIRS Staff detail how Fowler allegedly ruined FIRS, ask Buhari not to re-appoint him

A group, Concerned Staff of FIRS, have petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari over the atrocities and infractions allegedly perpetrated by the…

See photos of ammunition, 202 suspected criminals paraded by Lagos police

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Zubairu Muazu, on Monday paraded 202 people, suspected of involvement in armed robbery,…

War against Potholes: Sanwo-Olu appoints new GM for Public Works

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Engr. Daramola Olufemi Olubunmi as the General Manager of Lagos State Public Works.

Helicopter crashes on roof of New York building

A helicopter crashed onto the fog-shrouded roof of a midtown Manhattan skyscraper on Monday, killing at least one person and…

Presidency commends C4C over withdrawal of petition against Buhari’s victory

The Presidency on Monday in Abuja expressed delight at the withdrawal of one of four petitions challenging the victory of…

Centre inducts Aisha Buhari, others into Nigerian women Hall of Fame

The National Centre for Women Development (NCWD) has inducted the Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari into the Nigerian Women…
INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu

INEC meets Tuesday over various court orders on issuance of Certificates of Return

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will meet on Tuesday, regarding judgments and orders issued or served on…
Nine suspected oil thieves have been arr arrested at a wellhead, located at about 26 nautical miles offshore in Akwa Ibom by operatives of Nigerian Navy, Operation Delta Sanity 2,

Recruitment: Navy warns against fake list

The Nigerian Navy (NN) says the service has not released list of successful candidates in its 2019 Recruitment Exercise. Commodore…

2015 senate rule illegal, not fit for 9th assembly, says Lawan’s group

The Chairman, Sen. Ahmad Lawan Campaign Group, Sen. Yahaya Abdullahi says, amendments done to 2015 Senate Rule is illegal and…

Senate presidency: Ndume’s candidacy gives credibility to the contest, says Lawan

Chairman, Ahmad Lawan Campaign Group, Sen. Yahaya Abdullahi, on Monday, said that Sen. Ali Ndume’s resolve to contest for the…

Kogi Guber: Jibrin promises to attract investors

Admiral Usman Jibrin (rtd), who is seeking the All progressive Congress (APC), ticket to contest the Nov 16 governorship election…
Police said they are investigating certificate forgery allegations against four contestants in the NUJ election for the FCT.

Failed housing project: NUJ seeks legal termination

The National President of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr Chris Isiguzo, on Monday in Lagos called for legal termination…

Internet fraudster bags one year imprisonment

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office on Monday, June secured the conviction of Okhiemwen Roland Ekata…

How NAF aircraft neutralised several insurgents in Sambisa Forest – Air Commodore Daramola

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, has neutralised several terrorists and…
Court acquits ex- NNDC directors, Tuoyo Omatsuli and Francis Momoh, two companies of money laundering charges filed against them by EFCC

N3.6bn Fraud: How Omatsuli, Co-defendant received money through company’s account – Witness

The trial of Touyo Omatsuli, a former Executive Director on Projects, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, and Francis Momoh resumed…

Wike: I will not appoint disloyal members into my cabinet

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has reiterated that his second term appointments will be based on absolute loyalty, commitment…

Lagos police arrest 202 cultists, launch ‘Operation Crush’

The Lagos State Police Command on Monday said it has arrested 202 suspected cult members in various parts of the…

Argentina earns first point in Women’s World Cup history against Japan

Japan began their quest to reach a third straight final with a poor goalless draw as Argentina claimed a suprise…

Video: Helicopter crashes on top of a skyscraper in Manhattan

A helicopter has crash landed on the top of a skyscraper in Manhattan, fire officials say, triggering a fire.