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RCCG tasks youths on national development

The National Youth Pastor of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Belemina Obunge, on Friday, urged Nigerian youths to…

Murray-Bruce backs FG’s plan to concession airports

Sen. Ben Murray-Bruce, Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatisation, on Friday, backed the plan of the Federal Government to concession the…

Budget Padding: Reps begin investigation

The House of Representatives Committee on Ethics and Privileges on Friday in Abuja commenced public investigation into allegations of fraud…

4 docked for N5.3m jewellery fraud in Lagos

Four unemployed men, who allegedly defrauded a businesswoman of N5.3 million under the guise of supplying her jewellery, were on…
MTN ‘Extremely Sorry’ Over Network Outage

MTN refutes bribery report on fine reduction allegation

The Chief Executive Officer of MTN, Mr Ferdi Moolman, announced on Friday that the telecommunications giant did not give bribe…

Mass wedding: Committee urged to determine number of widows, divorcees

Birninkudu Local Government Council of Jigawa has asked the state’s committee for mass wedding to determine the number of widows…

Buhari approves 56th independence anniversary programme

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the programme of events for the commemoration of Nigeria’s 56th independence anniversary. Mr Bolaji Adebiyi,…

Amaechi says restructuring will foster economic growth

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, said on Friday that the Federal Government embarked on “restructuring various parastatal agencies…

Generator thief jailed 16 months in Nasarawa

A Mararaba Upper Area Court in Nasarawa State on Friday sentenced a mechanic, Abubakar Ahmed, to 16 months in jail…
CBN says old naira notes remain legal tender

Man docked in Badagry for spending fake Naira notes

For allegedly being in possession of fake Naira notes, a 26-year-old unemployed man, Kingsley Egwu, was on Friday hauled up…

EFCC arrests 2 suspected internet fraudsters

Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibadan, has arrested Egbedayo Semilore and Elijah Jeremiah alias Jerry, a…

Niger council chairman to stop salaries of truant staff

Alhaji Saidu Kaboji, the Chairman, Mashegu Local Government in Niger, on Friday warned that his administration would not tolerate truancy…

Buhari not corruption free as he claims – Hon. Daika

Hon. George Daika, a former member of the House of Representatives and PDP Chieftain on Friday said President Muhammadu Buhari…

Sokoto govt. to monitor workers performance

The Sokoto State Government will put up a vibrant mechanism to monitor the performance of its workers to enhance service…

Electrician jailed 3 months for stealing N11,000 phone

A Jos Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday sentenced a 22-year-old electrician, Abdulgafar Musa to three months in prison for stealing…

Police confirms arsonists’ attack on Dr Lloyd’s residence

The Rivers Police Command have confirmed arsonists’ attack on the house of Dr Chidi Lloyd, a former leader in Rivers…

60% Nigerian children suffer sexual violence– UNICEF

Over 60 per cent Nigerian children suffer sexual, physical and other kinds of violence in the society, the United Nations…
Rivers court remands four suspects for breaking into the house of former First Lady, Patience Jonathan and stealing valuables worth N100m.

Patience Jonathan’s $15m: EFCC places witnesses under security watch

As the trial of former aides of ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan begins on Tuesday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…

Anambra establishes Community Farm Development Programme

Anambra government has introduced a Community Farm Development Programme (CFDP) to provide farmers with inputs, tractor services and link them…

Police arraign man over alleged 419

The police in Ota, Ogun on Friday arraigned a man, who allegedly defrauded a woman of N500,000 in the guise…

Sokoto govt. to train 150 LG staff in agriculture

The Sokoto State Local Government Service Commission would soon embark on the training of over 150 council officials in various…

APGA chieftain seeks prayers for Buhari

A chieftain of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Katsina State, Alhaji Umar Tata, on Friday urged Nigerians to…

CNS swimming competition to foster good relationship- Adm. Ibok

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Ibok Ibas, says the annual CNS Swimming Competition supported by the force…
N5.78b fraud: EFCC re-arraigns ex-Kwara Governor Ahmed

Kwara closes 10 private schools built with wood

The Kwara Government on Friday said it had closed down 10 private schools built with wooden slabs and operating without…

2,535 Kaduna pilgrims return home

A total of 2,535 pilgrims from Kaduna State have arrived home after performing the 2016 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Abdullahi…

Displaced criminals from Zamfara run to Nasarawa — Al-Makura

Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has said that criminal elements dislodged by recent military operation in Zamfara have infiltrated…

Sokoto spends N180m to rebuild 2 Girls’ Arabic Schools

The Sokoto State Government has reconstructed two Girls’ Arabic Secondary Schools in Sokoto city at the cost of over N180…

Many Lagos beggars deceptive, says Task Force boss

Many beggars on Lagos streets feign illness to deceive innocent persons and get alms from them, the Chairman of the…

2016 Hajj: Saudi Authority commends Nigerian Pilgrims

A Saudi minister in charge of Hajj on Thursday commended Nigerian pilgrims to this year’s pilgrimage for their discipline and…

2 soldiers, 15 Boko Haram insurgents killed in fierce fighting

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of two soldiers and 15 Boko Haram insurgents in a fierce battle in…