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Gunmen kidnap paramount ruler’s pregnant wife in Akwa Ibom

No fewer than 10 unknown gunmen on Friday night kidnapped the pregnant wife of Ubong Assam, the paramount ruler of…

Falana urges NLC, TUC to lead campaign for recovery of stolen wealth

Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) on Saturday called on the Nigeria labour movement to lead campaign for…

Salary: Ekiti workers will soon heave sigh of relief – Speaker

The Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Mr Kola Oluwawole, has urged civil servants in the state to exercise patience,…

Bishop weds 109 couples

Most Rev. Mathew Audu, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Saturday in Masaka wedded 109…

Army ready to dislodge Boko Haram from Sambisa – Defence Minister

The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mansur Dan’ali, on Saturday, said the Nigerian Army is set to destroy all camps and…

359 police officers killed, 272 injured in active service, says Arase

Jos, April 30, 2016 (NAN) No fewer than 359 policemen were killed on duty between January 2014 and April 2016,…

Enugu remains PDP stronghold, Ekweremadu says

The Deputy President of the Senate, Chief Ike Ekweremadu, has said that Enugu State will remain a stronghold of the…

Ogun pays April salary, deductions

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta In fulfillment of its promise to labour leaders, the Ogun State government on Friday announced the payment of…

Anisulowo: Police Boss, Others Relocate To Ilaro

Abiodun Onafuye, Abeokuta. To ensure safe and speedy release of the abducted former Minister of State for Education, Senator Iyabo…

Man arrested for defiling neighbour’s 5-year old daughter

Cyriacus Izuekwe There was a mild drama in Ejigbo on Friday as the police arrested a 35-year old man for…

We’ll use recovered money to create jobs for youths – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said his administration was determined to recover money stolen by former public officers to create…

Five men arrested for inserting fingers into woman’s private part

Cyriacus Izuekwe The police have arrested five suspects and have charged them before Apapa magistrate’s court with stealing and indecent…

Osun will not sack any local government worker

The Chairman, Osun Local Government Service Commission, Mr Peter Babalola, has assured local government workers on Grade Level 15 and…

Ambode is transforming Lagos, says Prince Ewenla

Yusuf Muhammed The chief executive officer of Adedas Company Global Services Limited, Prince Adedipe Adegesin Dauda Ewenla has described the…
Iwuanyanwu for grand burial

Herdsmen: Don’t conduct reprisal attack, Iwuanyanwu begs Ohaneze youths

A prominent member of Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohaneze, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has advised Ohaneze youths against reprisal attack following Monday’s…

Herdsmen: We say ‘NO’ to grazing reserves – Enugu Govt

The Enugu State Government has opposed the creation of grazing reserves across the country following the invasion of Nimbo community…

“I’m done”, Tiwa Savage talks Tee Billz attempted suicide, cheating

In three piercing words, Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage pretty much summed up her marriage to her husband, Tunji Balogun, popularly…

Dogara, Atiku, Tambuwal mourn Oba of Benin

The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has condoled with the people of the ancient Bini Kingdom over transition…

Osinbajo speaks at The Platform today

Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, would be featuring on The Platform, Abuja tomorrow April 30, 2016, at the…

Oba of Benin’s reign full of distinction, class, wisdom – APC

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, on Friday said the late Oba of Benin…

AGN faults popular actress’ suspension

The Emeka Ike-led faction of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has faulted the suspension of controversial actress, Crystabel Goddy…

Nigerian troops discover pits where Boko Haram dumps victims

Nigerian troops have intensified efforts to clear the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in various parts of the north east…

Randy burglar arrested after inviting suspect’s daughter for sexual affair

Jethro Ibileke/Benin‎ Love overtures of a suspected burglar, Samson Ugbusun, to the daughter of his victim (name withheld), has led…

Zuma suffers another massive blow in corruption charges

The North Gauteng High Court on Friday, ruled that the decision taken by the National Prosecutions Authority (NPA), to drop…

Diamond Bank posts N6.7bn profit in Q1

Diamond Bank Plc on Friday announced a profit before tax of N6.7 billion for the first quarter ended March 31,…

4 ships laden with petrol arrive Lagos ports

Four ships laden with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol, have arrived Lagos ports, waiting to discharge. The…

Nigeria imports N165bn fruit juice annually — MAN

Nigeria spends N165 billion annually to import fruit juice, the President of the Manufacturers’ Association of Nigeria (MAN), Dr Frank…

Transition of Oba of Benin a great national loss – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the passing away of the highly revered traditional ruler of Benin Kingdom, Omo…

Aero Contractor sacks over 100 contract workers

Not fewer than 100 workers outsourced to Aero Contractors by Skyborne Ltd have been sacked following the airline’s decision to…

Mosque collapse injures dozens

At least 30 people were injured on Friday when a mosque packed with worshippers collapsed in the Somali capital, Mogadishu,…