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Police detain officer for defiling girl, 7

The Ebonyi Police Command says it has detained an officer, Ndubisi Ewerem for allegedly defiling a seven-year-old girl. Commissioner of…

Buhari arrives Ijebu Ode

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta President Muhammed Buhari arrived the city of Ijebu Ode Monday evening amid tight security on a state visit…

Pipeline Sabotage: Tompolo’s brother sets up probe panel

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt George Ekpemupolo, the brother to ex-Niger Delta militant, Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) and Chairman Warri South West Local…

Army economical with the truth, 750 missing in Zaria – Shiites

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has stated that the Nigerian army is not telling the truth by claiming that…

Jonathan bought substandard weapons to fight terror war – FG

The Federal Government has said whatever weapons that were procured by the Goodluck Jonathan Administration for the military to prosecute…
Vice President Kashim Shettima

Shettima sets up Task Force on IDPs feeding

Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno on Monday set up an Independent Task Force to ensure regular supply of foodstuff to…

We can do without oil to build a solid economy – Osinbajo

Despite the drop in oil prices, Nigeria has everything it needs to build and sustain a vibrant economy, Vice President,…

Lagos gives illegal abattoir operators 2 weeks ultimatum

As part of the measures to curb the spread of unwholesome processed meat and meat products, the Lagos State Government…

Buhari departs for France, UK Tuesday

President Muhammadu Buhari will begin an official visit to France and Britain tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2, 2016, a statement by…
The Kaduna University (KASU) chapter of ASUU suspends its strike after the state government acceded to some of its demands

Facebook Comment: Court grants KASU lecturer bail

Femi Adi/Kaduna A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Kaduna on Monday granted bail to Kaduna State University, KASU, lecturer, Dr.…
Atiku is PDP’s best shot at presidency - Namadi Sambo

EFCC raids Namadi Sambo’s office

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in search of more evidence on the unravelling $2.1 billion arms…

Artists’ Village here to stay, says Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Monday paid an unscheduled visit to the Artists’ Village at the…

Ogun Police arrest 4 armed robbers in Sagamu

Yusuf Muhammed The Ogun State Police command, in its efforts to get Ogun State rid of crime and criminality, has…

Lagos in Oodua Group will boost regional development-Egberongbe

Eromosele Ebhomele The joining of Lagos in Oodua Investment Company Limited, co-owned by the various states in the South-western part…

Deeper Life pastor still in kidnappers’ den 7 days after abduction

Kazeem Ugbodaga Seven days after he was kidnapped, Pastor David Onubedo, State Overseer, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Kebbi State, is…

Man defiles 3-month-old baby

A 35-year-old man, Oladele Oladunmoni, who allegedly poked his finger into the private part of a 3-month-old baby, was on…

Security operatives avert bomb blast in Maiduguri

Security operatives have demoblilised materials suspected to be Improvised Explosive Devises (IED) planted near the office of the Borno State…

Delta to begin building 10,000 houses for civil servants

Jethro Ibileke/Asaba Determined to assist civil servants in the state to own buildings of their own, the Delta state government…

How we operate in Lekki-Ajah traffic- suspect

Kazeem Ugbodaga A suspected road traffic thief arrested at the weekend by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, of…

Ambode to attend US-Africa business forum in Addis Ababa

In line with his administration’s campaign for direct foreign investment, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode will join other world…

Pep Guardiola signs for Man City

Pep Guardiola has agreed a three-year contract to become Manchester City manager in the summer. The 45-year-old, currently in charge…

Osoba, Daniel, Rasaki absent at Ogun Special Exco meeting

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Three former governors of Ogun State were absent at a special State Executive Council meeting held on Monday…

Kidnap: Monarch wants adequate security for royal fathers

Chairman of Urhobo Traditional Rulers Council in Delta, Ovie Riachrd Ogbon, has urged the state government to provide adequate security…

Lionel Messi seeks to meet Afghan boy in plastic jersey

Barcelona star Lionel Messi is hoping to arrange a meeting with an Afghan boy who shot to fame after pictures…

Tinubu bags Thinkers Magazine’s Man of the Year award

A national leader of the All Progress Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has emerged the 2015 ‘Man of the…

Sokoto State earmarks N34bn to tackle education challenges

Sokoto State Government has earmarked over N34 billion to tackle the challenges in the education sector, the Commissioner of Basic…
Candidates writing JAMB examination using Computer-Based Test (CBT) system

CBT will force govts to equip public schools – Lecturer

An educationist, Mr Ishaya Tabat, on Monday said that the decision by the National Examinations Council (NECO) to adopt Computer-Based…

Fire kills mother, 7 children in Ebonyi

The Police in Ebonyi has confirmed the death of a mother and her seven children in an inferno on Saturday.…
The N395m debt recovery suit filed against a Lagos businessman Lateef Bello- Osagie by AMCON has been adjourned till 14th day of February.

Bishop’s wife arraigned for duping widow

Cyriacus Izuekwe The wife of a Lagos bishop, who is also a pastor, has been arrested and charged before Ejigbo…