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Oba of Benin: We lost a true custodian of history, says Ofeimun

Eromosele Ebhomele Odia Ofeimun, aspirant in the governorship election in Edo state, southern Nigeria, has described the passage of the…

Jackson’s family plans music academy in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga Jermaine Jackson, elder brother of the late music icon, Michael Jackson has disclosed that the family is planning…

Most Nigerian cattle not owned by Fulani herdsmen – Shawulu

Rima Shawulu, the Chairman of the Committee on Army at the Nigerian House of Representatives, who spoke on Friday morning…

Ambode visits Buhari, lauds his economic investment drive

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja,…

Fake Oba Of Ojodu, three others arraigned

Paul Iyoghojie Operatives of the Federal Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID) Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos have arrested a 75-year…

Benin Traditional Council announces the transition of Oba of Benin

Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Benin Traditional Council‎ has announced the passing away of the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba n’Edo, Uku…

Oba of Benin: Our hearts are heavy, says Oshiomhole

Jethro Ibileke/Benin ‎ Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has eulogised the departed Benin monarch, Oba Erediauwa. The governor expressed his…

I only ordered arrest of persons hoarding, diverting petrol – Arase

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of “unscrupulous persons” involved in the hoarding…

Man batters wife over sex for more children

Cyriacus Izuekwe Obinna James has been arrested and charged before Apapa Magistrate’s court for allegedly brutalizing his wife, Ebere over…
Nigeria's ex-oil minister Diezani arraigns in UK Court charged with bribery

N23.29bn: INEC officials, Fidelity Bank refund Diezani’s bribe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered N408.7 million from some of the beneficiaries of the N23.29 billion…

Tenant attempts to set caretaker ablaze over rent

Cyriacus Izuekwe An angry tenant has been arrested and charged before a magistrate’s court sitting in Ejigbo for allegedly attempting…
MACBAN alleges that killings of innocent herders by a vigilance group is going on in Sokoto State with 16 lives lost so far.

Cattle herdsmen as the new Boko Haram? By Reuben Abati

“No matter how far the town, there is another beyond it” – Fulani Proverb   There has been so much…

NFF to name Harry Redknapp new Super Eagles coach

Former Portsmouth, Tottenham and Queens Park Rangers manager, Harry Redknapp is in line to be named the next national team…

World Malaria Day: LAPO offers free mosquito drugs to Lagos community

Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO), a leading poverty focused development institution, has offered free Malaria screening and drugs to over…

Man, 40, in court for allegedly raping deaf girl in Osogbo

A 40-year-old man, Kamoru Shittu, was on Thursday arraigned in an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court for allegedly raping a 21-year-old deaf…

Senate summon security chiefs over fleeing terrorists

The Senate has invited the country’s security chiefs to brief it on the activities of fleeing terrorists in the North…

Navy declares man wanted over oil vessel hijack

The Nigerian Navy has declared one Charles Ekpemefumor, also known as Charles Parker, wanted for alleged hijack of MT MAXIMUS…

I developed tourism to rescue Cross River from financial crunch – Duke

Former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke has disclosed that he developed culture and tourism in order to rescue…
Ali-Modu Sheriff

PDP NEC zones party’s chairmanship to North-East

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee (NEC) has zoned the party’s chairmanship position to the North-East geo-political zone.…

Bayelsa Speaker bows to pressure, swears-in opposition lawmakers

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Kombowei Benson, Speaker of Bayelsa State House of Assembly on Thursday swore-in some opposition members after pressure…

FG declares Monday as public holiday

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The Federal government has declared Monday 2 May as public holiday to commemorate the 2016 Workers’ Day celebration…

We will rescue Senator Anisulowo alive – Amosun

Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun has assured the people of the state that Sen. Iyabo Anisulowo, who was kidnapped by…

Report corrupt practices to us, ICPC tells Nigerians

The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) has called on Nigerians to support the commission by reporting corrupt practices to it.…

Buhari’s govt is about getting things done – Osinbajo

The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is one that is designed to getting things done, Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo…

I’m disturbed that State govts can’t pay salaries – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Thursday in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital that it was a matter of great concern to him…

EFCC docks three for diverting terminal benefits of employee

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, April 28, 2016, arraigned the trio of Patience Owerema, Nwakoba N.Francisca…

EFCC arraigns Nnaji, Nnamani for land scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, on Wednesday April 27, 2016, arraigned Nnaji Steven and Nnamani Sunday on a…
Nnamdi Okonkwo, former MD/CEO Fidelity Bank

$115m Diezani wired through us was duly reported – Fidelity Bank

Fidelity Bank has stated that the $115million wired to the bank by former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke was duly reported…

Three new charges filed against Saraki as CCT adjourns trial

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Thursday adjourned the trial of Nigeria’s senate president, Bukola Saraki on a…

The killing culture of the neo-nomadic by Prof Wole Soyinka

By Prof Wole Soyinka THE KILLING CULTURE OF THE NEO-NOMADIC Culture is closely intertwined with tourism – the former, in…