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Man commits suicide, jumps into canal

Kazeem Ugbodaga An unidentified man has committed suicide by jumping into a canal at Cele Bus Stop area of Lagos,…

Another market in Kano razed by fire

Another mid-night fire outbreak on Thursday gutted Gwarzo market in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, destroying property worth…

My life as a cab driver and security guard – Bola Tinubu

By Seun Bisuga Many are of the opinion that former Lagos state governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu was born right at…

We have not cancelled monthly sanitation – Lagos Govt

The Lagos State Government has clarified reports making the rounds on social media that the monthly environmental sanitation in the…

HRW urges Buhari to urgently rescue abducted 300 Damasak schoolchildren

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the Nigerian government to take urgent steps in rescuing the release of at least…

Boko Haram abducted 300 schoolchildren in unreported kidnapping, HRW says

Boko Haram abducted at least 300 elementary schoolchildren in an unreported kidnapping in the town of Damasak in northeast Nigeria,…

Why we have not fixed date for Rivers rerun – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it would consult political stakeholders in Rivers on logistics for repeat of legislative…

We will trace, recover stolen billions, US assures Buhari

The United States Secretary of State has assured President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria that his country will trace and recover…

Here’s Nigeria’s chance to be great again – Osinbajo

Nigeria has a unique opportunity now to become a great country with the kind of leader that is currently at…

Why I did not approve 2016 budget – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said Thursday in Washington DC that he will critically review the 2016 Appropriation Bill passed by the…

No rift between Buhari and national assembly – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that there is no rift between President Muhammadu Buhari…

World Bank earmarks $800m for rebuilding North East

The World Bank has earmarked $800 million to support the rebuilding of the infrastructure destroyed in the North East by…

Ambode unveils Lagos Overseas Office, promises to complete $1.65bn seaport

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday reeled out the numerous investment opportunities that abound in the state to…

26 drown in Lagos wells

Kazeem Ugbodaga At least 26 people have drowned in various deep wells in Lagos, the Lagos State Fire Service Director,…

Recruitment of 10,000 policemen commences April 1

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has warned its staff against compromising the recruitment of 10,000 policemen which begins nationwide on…

Christian Sunday Newspaper hits newsstand April 10

An All- Christian Sunday Newspaper, Jesus Christ is set to hit the newsstands on April 10, 2016. The concept of…

Man, 28, arrested for stealing baby food

Cyriacus Izuekwe A 28-year old man whose wife delivered has allegedly resorted to stealing baby food for the new born…

Wives of Benin Crown Prince inducted to royal court, conferred with titles

Jethro Ibileke/Benin History was made in Benin on March 30 when the three wives (Oloi N’Erie) of the Crown Prince…

Ambode orders repair of Lagos-Badagry expressway

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has ordered the State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) to immediately embark on extensive repair on…

End Rivers State political violence, APC tells Buhari

…commends Amaechi for ensuring that APC did not participate in the killings The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state…

MD arraigned over alleged theft of N55m

Paul Iyoghojie The Managing Director of QC Investment Limited, located at Oyemekun area of College Road, Agege, Lagos, western Nigeria,…

Delta to retire 147 ‘over aged’ tertiary teaching, non teaching staff

Jehtro Ibileke/Asaba At least 147 “over-aged” teaching and non-teaching staff of Delta State-owned tertiary institutions have been pencilled down for…

Assault: Mrs Ejemai to sue Edo govt N100mn for loss of pregnancy

Jethro Ibileke/Benin A housewife, Mrs. Oghosa Ejemai, who allegedly lost her seven-week-old pregnancy following an attack by officials of the…

Chief, 2 others arraigned over alleged false information

Paul Iyoghojie Operatives of the X Squad of the Federal Intelligence and Investigation Department, FIID, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, have…

Under Buhari, Nigeria has taken the fight to Boko Haram – Kerry

John Kerry, United States Secretary of State has said that Nigeria under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari has taken…

US, Nigeria set up groups on security, economy, corruption

The United States and Nigeria on Wednesday agreed to establish working groups focused on strengthening security cooperation, the economy and…

PDP only party that fulfils promises, says Wike

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is the only political…

Abandoned Projects: Rivers Govt challenges Amaechi to public debate

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The River State government has challenged former governor of the State, Rotimi Amaechi, to a public debate…

I used to be a DJ – Bola Tinubu

Not many would imagine former Lagos governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu wearing big earphones and standing over some stereo. In fact,…

Why I’m hosting several national events – Wike

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers has explained that the state government is hosting national events to prove…