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Courtney Clenney and boyfriend Christian Obumseli

Nigerian Obumseli stabbed to death by girlfriend in Miami Florida

Clenney, a Florida OnlyFans model has been arrested for Obumseli's murder after she stabbed him in an apparent domestic dispute.
Oyo govt disowns N20,000 Ramadan Support Fund approved by Gov. Seyi Makinde for residents of the state as being peddled on social media.

I am running for second term: Seyi Makinde

Makinde made this known in his bi-monthly newsletter released to subscribers on Thursday evening. He also announced it on Twitter.

Accord Party gives condition for founding father Ladoja

Ajaja told newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan, that Ladoja has been making moves and romancing with people underground that he…
Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development

Nigeria extends cash transfer programme by 2 years

The conditional cash transfer programme has identified 11 million households, made up of about 46 million individuals, by far the…
From left: Mr. Akorede Ojomu, Provost , Lagos state Cooperative College; Dr. Lola Akande, Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives and Mr. Oyebowale Raji, Chairman ,Governing Council , LASCOCO

Sanwo-Olu vows to sustain formulation of people-oriented policies

Sanwo-Olu explained that his administration would remain relentless in the effort to convert emerging threats to opportunities, leveraging digitalization technologies…
Administrative headquarters of Aguata Local Government Council in Anambra o fire o Thursday

Anambra: How gunmen on motorcycles set Aguata LG secretariat ablaze

A similar attack was carried out at the Nnewi South Local Government Council headquarters on March 31.
Nwonwu

Security man Tarversman sent to prison for allegedly stealing N50m property

Police alleged that the defendant was ordered arrested by the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG in charge of Zone…
herders

Kogi govt asks residents not to eat cow meat for 1 week

Kogi State government says there is the possibility that the cows ingested poisonous substances while grazing.
Soyinka and Falana

Don’t unleash scorpions on the memories of Nigerians – Soyinka

He made this assertion while speaking at a media parley in Lagos on Thursday against the backdrop of the appointment…
Police

12 passengers rescued from kidnappers in Kogi

Egbuka said the 12 victims were from the 16 Benue bound passenger bus, recently intercepted by alleged kidnappers along Anyigba…
Uzodimma inaugurates Imo Traditional rulers council

Uzodimma inaugurates rulers council, recognises 15 monarchs

The newly inaugurated Council consists of the State Chairman, three zonal Deputy Chairmen and Chairmen of the 27 local government…
Mr Sam Ohuabunwa

I will make Nigeria a great nation: Ohuabunwa

“Nigerians are the best brains, even in most developed countries and are outstanding in their respective fields of endeavour including…
Oshiomhole

You will be disgraced: Oshiomhole warned to bury senatorial ambition

Team Alimikhena in a statement on Thursday by convener Sunny Ifijen and secretary Omeiza Ogumah, expressed fear of a repeat…
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal

PDP will rebuild, unite Nigeria: Tambuwal vows

Governor Aminu Tambuwal, front line Presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Bayelsa on Thursday said the PDP…
Court sentences Lagos man, Eniola Wasiu Ibrahim, to life imprisonment for forcefully having sexual intercourse with his girlfriend

Kano man Bashir Suleiman remanded over indecent assault

Wada said the defendant deceitfully called the complainant to an isolated place and indecently assaulted her by touching her private…
The bill on rotation of power at various levels in Nigeria sponsored by Sen. Abba Moro passes First Reading on the floor of the Senate.

EFCC vows to appeal acquittal of Senator Moro

Justice Nnamdi Dimgba acquitted Moro, while convicting a former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Interior, Anastasia Daniel-Nwobia.
Leke Adeboye

Leke Adeboye faces disciplinary action, tenders public apology

Leke, son of the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has tendered a public apology…
Lasun Yusuf

Lasun Yusuf joins Labour Party after losing to Oyetola in APC

Rep. Lasun Yusuf, the immediate past Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, on Thursday defected to the Labour Party (LP) to…
Governor Ben Ayade

Ayade’s defection immoral, but I can’t sack him: Justice Taiwo

Although the judge chastised Ayade for the 'immoral and improper move', he refused to grant the prayer of the litigant,…
Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro condemns sack of Rector of Benue Poly Nath Oche, other heads of tertiary institutions by Gov Hyacinth Alia.

Fat cat Abba Moro escapes from EFCC net, permsec Daniel-Nwobia convicted

The court, however found the second defendant, Mrs Anastasia Daniel-Nwobia guilty in count four of the charge. Dimgba deferred the…
Police react to committal of I-G Usman Baba to prison over alleged refusal to obey court judgment reinstating a police officer, Patrick Okoli

IGP Alkali Baba appoints new CPs for 4 states

In the re-deployments as contained in a statement by the Force PRO, CP Abutu Yaro was posted to Edo as…

Aggrieved policemen fix new date for nationwide strike

The officers demand improved conditions of service, particularly salary increments and the provision of modern weapons as they tackle the…
Naira Marley fires back at haters (Photo)

Fraud trial: Naira Marley’s lawyer grills forensic expert

Naira Marley who sang the popular song: “Am I a yahoo boy”, was arraigned on May 20, 2019, before Justice…
Ogun state bus pilot scheme

Ogun launches Gateway Bus Pilot scheme [Video]

The buses come with free WIFI and are air-conditioned. Government has also built a number of bus stops in Abeokuta…
Kyari and another suspect in court

Abba Kyari loses fundamental rights suit against NDLEA

Kyari had said that the NDLEA’s allegations against him were fictitious.
Governor Nyesom Wike and Asari-Dokubo

Asari-Dokubo rubbishes Wike’s presidential ambition (Updated)

The leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Salvation Force (NDPSF) said Wike’s desire to be president is not realistic because…
Diaspora voting

Nigerians in Diaspora condemn rejection of bill on diaspora voting

NIDOWW said that the right of Nigerians in Diaspora to vote was the hallmark of citizenship, saying their Foreign Direct…
One of the electric- powered motorcycles manufactured by MAX Nigeria on display at the programme on Thursday in Lagos

FG, EU unveil electric motorcycles for rural communities

The electric powered motorcycles were deployed to Gbamu-Gbamu mini-grid solar community in Ogun to transport goods and agricultural produce under…
The three robbery suspects

Police smash 3 traffic robbers in Lagos, recover pistol

The suspects were arrested following a tip-off from civic-minded Lagosians to the RRS officers who were on routine patrol along…
Glo, Airtel back in Kogi as govt. unseals Lokoja offices

Glo, Airtel back in Kogi as govt. unseals Lokoja offices

Glo Mobile and Airtel telecom service providers have resumed operations in Kogi state two weeks after the state government sealed…