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JUST IN: Another three-storey building collapses in Lagos

Another three-storey building has collapsed at Ebute Metta area of Lagos Mainland, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

Nigeria says Madagascar’s COVID-Organics useless against COVID-19

COVID-Organics, Madagascar's herbal drink, touted by President Rajoelina as a cure and prevention for COVID-19 has been found ineffective.
Prison break in Kogi: Gunmen kill 2 soldiers, free 240 inmates

47 Boko Haram terrorists surrender, reveal crisis in terror groups

Forty seven Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have surrendered to the Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in the Lake Chad and…

Nigerian Damilola Samuel jailed in U.S. for ATM fraud, to be deported after

A Nigerian citizen in U.S. Damilola Bamidele Isaac Samuel, has been sentenced to federal prison for ATM fraud.

20 dead, 604 new cases: Nigeria’s latest COVID-19 figures ( Infographics)

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced on Thursday 604 new cases of COVID-19 for the country.

Lagos, Oyo lead new COVID-19 cases as Nigeria’s total infections near 39,000

Nigeria recorded 604 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing total infections reported to 38,948. The Nigeria Centre f0r Disease…

Over 10,000 health workers in Africa infected with COVID-19

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday warned of the threat posed by COVID-19 to health workers across Africa.
Akin Abayomi on Lagos COVID-19 cases

Lagos spends N1m to treat a severe COVID-19 patient daily – Abayomi

Lagos State Government on Thursday said it spends between N500,000 and N1 million to cater for a severe COVID-19 patient…
Ex-EFCC boss Magu sends important message to Nigerian youths

Magu opens defence with 34-page documents to Presidential panel

Ibrahim Magu, the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday opened his defence before…
Kidnappers release two siblings abducted on their way back from back school in Igarra, Edo State after payment of N6 million ransom.

Gunmen steal robbery suspects in court

Five gunmen on Thursday stormed the Plateau High Court in Barkin Ladi Local Government and and stole four kidnap and…

Good night my dear Isa Funtua: IBB writes emotional tribute

Former military president, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida has penned an emotional tribute to the departed newspaper publisher and businessman, Malam…

I never said lawmakers got 60 percent of NDDC contracts – Akpabio makes u-turn

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has made a u-turn, saying that he never said lawmakers got…

Photo, video: Buhari arrives Mali, wears Face Mask for the first time

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Mali for a peace mission and the president wore a face mask for the…

Photos: Farewell to Nigeria’s first flying officer Arotile

Tears agog as the body of Nigeria's first female flying officer, Tolulope Arotile is buried at the military cemetery, Abuja.

UN shocked, horrified after Boko Haram terrorists executed 5 aid workers

The United Nations said it was utterly shocked and horrified by the gruesome killing of five aid workers by Boko…

Madagascar’s COVID-19 cases spike, minister cries for aid despite herbal drink

Cracks are appearing in Madagascar's government after its health minister requested international help to cope with a surge in COVID-19…

5 aid workers executed by Boko Haram, Buhari talks tough

President Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed the execution of five aid workers in Borno State, by issuing a statement condemning it.

COVID-19 kills 813 in Nigeria, confirmed cases creep to 38,344

Nigeria's death toll from COVID-19 reached 813 on Wednesday, as 543 new cases were reported by the Nigeria Centre for…

Hushpuppi: More woes for Nigerians as UAE gives visa ultimatum

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered Nigerians with expired visas to leave the country on or before August 17,…

Tenants, lessees to pay 6% stamp duty: Order from FIRS

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has asked landlords and property agents to charge six per cent Stamp Duty on…

Breaking: Buhari off to Mali Thursday for Peace Mission

President Muhammadu Buhari will Thursday depart for Bamako, Republic of Mali on a one-day visit, following the briefing by the…
Nigerian Senate

Senate confirms Adesina, 39 others as Ambassadors

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of 39 Non-career and one Career Ambassadors of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Breaking: 20 burn to death as tanker explodes in Delta

No fewer than 20 people have been reportedly burnt to death when a tanker carrying petroleum product exploded on Wednesday,…
Save Nigerian Movement kicks against calls for DSS boss resignation

DSS boss Abba slaps aviation security officer at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has reported another breach of its security protocol at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,…

House of Reps orders NCDC to test Multichoice CEO Ugbe for Coronavirus

An House of Representatives Ad-hoc committee has ordered the Director General of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, Dr.…

Buhari gets September deadline to present 2021 budget to NASS

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has asked the Executive arm of Government to work on the estimates for the…
Italian police

Busted: 15 Nigerian cultists arrested in Italy

No fewer than 15 Nigerian cultists have been arrested by the Italian Police, known as Polizia di Stato.

Photo News: Buhari presides over Virtual FEC meeting

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presided over a virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State…

Governor Fayemi tests positive for Coronavirus

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state has joined the league of Nigerian VIPs infected by the coronavirus.

Global coronavirus cases surpass 15 million

Global coronavirus infections surged past 15 million on Wednesday, according to tallies by various trackers of the pandemic.