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Monguno one of finest statesmen, politicians Nigeria ever had – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the late former Minister of Mines, Power and Petroleum, Alhaji Shettima Monguno, as “one of…

Police arrest suspects for killing woman preacher

The Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) Police Command said it has arrested some suspects in connection with the killing of…

Police pull out retired AIG Mbu

Mr Joseph Mbu, Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police, was on Saturday pulled out from the force as the Commandant, Police…

Mediation centre resolves 11, 912 disputes in 6 months

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Citizens Mediation Centre, CMC, says it has been able to resolve 11,912 disputed cases among…

Why I attempted suicide – Nnamdi Azikiwe

Do you know that the first Nigerian president, the Late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, once attempted to commit suicide. Well, he…

Nasarawa govt to replace striking workers with fresh graduates

Nassarawa State Governor, Tanko Al-Makura, on Saturday threatened to recruit fresh graduates to replace workers in the state currently on…

Bank customers stranded as ATM fails to dispense cash

Customers of several banks in the Badagry area of Lagos State, were left stranded on Saturday as all the Automated…

Rain causes floods in Maiduguri

An early morning downpour in Maiduguri on Saturday flooded many areas and residents found it very difficult to come out…

Williams beats Kerber in Wimbledon final for 22nd Slam title

Serena Williams won her record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title by beating Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 in the Wimbledon final on…

Consumers lament hike in price of cooking gas

Consumers of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) known as cooking gas have complained about the sudden increase in the price of…

3 apprehended with human head in Niger

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger on Saturday paraded three suspects who were caught with a…

Nollywood actor James Uche needs N11million for kidney transplant

Mr Sunday Awoji, the National President of Filmmakers Welfare Organisation of Nigeria (FWON), says ailing Nollywood actor, Prince James Uche…

Peter Okoye threatens to sue brother, Jude

Peter Okoye is threatening to sue his elder brother, Jude Okoye, for booking a solo performance show for Paul Okoye…

Nigerian businesswoman allegedly slaps Chinese woman

The Police at the Ilasan Division, Lekki, Lagos, Western Nigeria have arrested a Nigerian businesswoman, Onaivo Salihu, 30 for allegedly…

Pictures: VP Osinbajo at Ilara-Mokin

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday attended the Second Foundation Day Lecture at Elizade University Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State.
You have a case to answer, court tells Nyako, son, others

EFCC to re-arraign Nyako, son

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will re-arraign the former Governor of Adamawa, Murtala Nyako, and his son, Abdul-Aziz,…

Euro 2016: Clattenburg to referee Portugal-France final

English Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg will take charge of Sunday’s Euro 2016 final match between France and Portugal. Clattenburg…

3 pilots suspended for drinking alcohol before flying

Three pilots who were suspended by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for allegedly taking alcohol before operating their flights…

Man in court for assaulting ex-lover

A 25-year-old man, Bode Shobowale, was on Friday charged before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ court, Lagos State for allegedly assaulting…

Abati, Afolayan, Monalisa for UI Red Carpet Speaker

The town is set to meet the gown as Dr. Reuben Abati, Mr Kunle Afolayan and Monalisa Chinda take front…

Sagamu cult killings : Police arrest 40 , says spokesman

The Ogun Police Command says it has arrested 40 suspects in various parts of the state in connection with the…

Shettima Ali Monguno is dead

The Borno State Government on Friday announced the death of Alhaji Shettima Ali-Monguno a former Minister of Mines, Power and…

Pictures: Late Umaru Shinkafi buried in Sokoto

The remains of the Late Umaru Shinkafi, were laid to rest on Friday in Sokoto. The federal government delegation to…
The arraignment of a businessman, Chief Cletus Ibeto before Justice I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja for an alleged N4.8 billion fraud was, again, stalled on Tuesday due to his absence in court.

Two arraigned for fraudulent SMS

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned James Edwin Ehiaghe and Aimienmwona Osahon before Justice O.O Tokode of…

Octogenarian remanded in prison custody

Jethro Ibileke/Benin An octogenarian Nosakhare Osadolor has been detained in prison custody for allegedly promoting what was described as a…

New NNPC GMD takes over

The newly appointed Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Dr. Maikanti Kacalla Baru has paid tribute to…

NNPC cautions against panic buying of fuel

The Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC on Friday cautioned members of the public from embarking on any…

I will not hide anything from Nigerians – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will not hide anything from Nigerians in its resolute commitment to restore the economic…

Court awards supermodel 75 million pounds divorce settlement

A High Court in London on Friday awarded Christina Estrada, a former supermodel, 75 million pounds settlement from her Saudi…

US backs Buhari’s economic recovery efforts

The outgoing US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr James Entwistle, says President Muhammadu Buhari’s economic recovery efforts deserve the understanding and…