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FBI agent Ayotunde Solademi tells court in Lagos how threats by Nigerian fraudster, Muideen Teslim led his 15-year-old victim to kill himself

Nigerian hacker Ogunremi docked in US for $1m scam

A Nigerian Olumide Ogunremi who lived in the Newark area of the United States helped run a computer hacking and…

Sports Minister relocates to MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare has relocated his office to the MKO Abiola National Stadium,…
Dr Kolade Mosuro pays tribute to the late Emeritus Professor Ayo Banjo

What to do to address illiteracy – Prof. Banjo

The Emeritus Professor of English Language and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Ayo Banjo, has called on stakeholders…

Police arrest comedian MC Fine for spreading fake news

The Police on Thursday said they arrested a comedian, Augustine Valentine, popularly known as `MC Fine’, over alleged spread of…

New electoral act will include card reader – NASS

Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege says the National Assembly will give legal backing to card reader in the…
Buhari and Ramaphosa

President Buhari’s message to South Africans, Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Pretoria, enjoined South Africans to be more tolerant to other Africans and advised Nigerians…

Only lazy persons consider politics as a profession – Ex-SSG

Former Secretary to Kaduna State Government, Alhaji Sama’ila Yakawada, on Thursday said it is only in Nigeria that politics is…

Benue suspends health scheme boss over missing N900m

Benue Executive Council has approved the suspension of Dr Stanley Ugah, the State Programme Manager, Saving One Milion Lives, over…

Minimum wage: Osinbajo, Ngige, TUC meet

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, on Thursday held a closed door…

APC Govt focused on governance not 2023 – Oshiomhole

The National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, says the governing party is focused on delivering good governance to…

Okorocha wants number of lawmakers reduced to save cost

Sen. Rochas Okorocha, (APC-Imo West) has called for a reduction in the number of legislators.

Wase congratulates Gov. Lalong over tribunal victory

Mr Ahmed Wase, Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, has congratulated Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on his victory at the…
Nyesom Wike

Why Gov Wike should declare emergency in Agriculture – Labour Party

The Rivers State Chapter of Labour Party has advised Gov. Nyesom Wike to focus more on mechanised farming to boost…

NSCDC inaugurates agro-ranger unit in Yobe

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Thursday inaugurated an Agro-ranger unit to check farmers/herders clash in Yobe.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (left) and his Nigerian counterpart, Muhammadu Buhari.

Xenophobia: Buhari, Ramaphosa forge new strategy

President Muhamadu Buhari and his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday in Pretoria, South Africa endorsed the establishment of…
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State

Kwara Assembly asks Gov Abdulrazaq to remove KWTV GM

The Kwara House of Assembly on Thursday called for the immediate sacking of the General Manager of Kwara State Television…

Sanwo-Olu makes fresh appointment for LASPARK

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Mrs. Adetoun Ibilola Popoola as the new General Manager of the Lagos State…

Gen. Boroh docked for theft of Amnesty’s money

Brigadier General Tarelah Paul Boroh (rtd), former boss of Amnesty Programme and Hanafi Musa Moriki were docked today in Abuja…

Buhari: FG’s move to curb maternal mortality in right direction

Wife of Nigeria’s President, Aisha Buhari says the Federal Government’s zero tolerance declaration for maternal deaths in the country has…

Anti-graft war: EFCC, Indian Govt. to increase collaboration

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Indian government have agreed to pull more of their energies together…

344-year-old tortoise, Alagba dies after brief illness

The 344-year-old tortoise in the traditional ruler of Ogbomoso’s palace, popularly known as ‘Alagba’, has passed on.
Oil company, Shell says it exclusively paid $1.09 billion in corporate taxes and royalties to the Nigerian Government in 2023.

Shell inaugurates 34 projects in Delta communities

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) Joint Venture (JV) has appealed to its host communities to continue…
NUT directs teachers not to participate in govt. planned test

National Devt: Buhari appreciates teachers’ contributions – Minister

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, says President Muhammadu Buhari will remain conscious and appreciative of the invaluable contributions of…
Ahmad Lawan, Senate President

NCC: Senate refers Buhari’s confirmation request to Committee

The Senate on Thursday considered President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for confirmation of Adeleke Moronfolu Adewolu as Executive Commissioner of the…

Buhari congratulates Alani Akinrinade at 80

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Alani Akinrinade,…

NIMC refocuses attention on NIN issuance

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says it is refocusing more attention on issuing National Identity Number (NIN) to speed…

Ogun Assembly reinstates suspended LG/LCDA Chairmen

Ogun State House of Assembly has lifted the suspension placed on the Chairmen of the the 20 Local Government Councils…

I deserve a Second Term – Obaseki

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo in Benin on Thursday said he deserved a second term to continue the developmental strides…
Forum of Nasarawa House of Legislative Aides appeal to the Speaker of the House of Assembly House, Dr Danladi Jatau to increase their salary

Nasarawa Assembly promises improved healthcare

Nasarawa State House of Assembly says it will give priority to the state health sectors to enable it achieve universal…
Judges at Federal High Court halts proceedings abruptly following notice of the demise of their colleague, Hon. Justice Fatun Odohi Riman.

Businessman gets N50m bail for laundering $420,000

A Lagos businessman, Yakub Mohammad was on Thursday arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria for allegedly…