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Strike: Senior civil servants issue 7-day ultimatum

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has been given a 7-day ultimatum to implement an agreement reached with an association of…

Police in Ethiopia arrest 56 members of Amhara political party – Party Spokesman

The Ethiopian police have arrested 56 members of Amhara political party following failed attempt to seize power in the province,…

Nigerian immigrant dies in Japanese detention centre, after hunger strike

A Nigerian, yet-to-be-identified has died in a Japanese immigration detention centre, an official said on Thursday, bringing to an end…

South Africa’s Central Bank Deputy Governor quits

The Deputy Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Daniel Mminele, will retire at the end of June after 10…
European Union (EU)

Polish courts’ independence threatened – EU Court Adviser

An adviser to Europe’s top court has been reported to have said on Thursday that the independence of Polish courts,…

Oil prices drop as traders await G20, OPEC meetings

Some of the previous session’s strong oil gains recorded have been erased on Thursday as oil prices fell, owing to…

Dollar moves up to one-week high against yen

The dollar on Thursday edged up to a one-week high against the safe-haven yen  as some of the jitters ahead…

Video: What Osinbajo said about kidnapping in New York

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has faced criticisms over the comment made in New York on Sunday at a Town Hall…

SoftBank, Toyota’s self-driving car venture to add 5 more automakers – Sources

The self-driving car joint venture of SoftBank Corporation and Toyota Motor will receive investment from a further five Japanese automakers,…

Ethiopia: Aborted coup threatens PM Abiy’s reforms

The attacks in Ethiopia, described by the government as part of a coup attempt in Amhara, highlight the dangers Prime…
Guardiola

Pep Guardiola speaks on Neymar, Antoine Griezmann transfer

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted Neymar and Antoine Griezmann would be "welcome in any team" as they are…

Relocate to Borno now, Atiku tells Buratai

Former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has advised…

Aircraft seat: Soyinka’s son, Olaokun blasts youthful social media warriors

In an open letter to Tonye Patrick Cole, the man who started the controversy over an airline seat, Professor Wole…
Benin Palace banishes six traditional functionaries who were recently suspended for paying allegiance to Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

Herdsmen, kidnappers building camps in Edo forests – Oba of Benin

The Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II of Benin has raised the alarm that criminal elements,…

Okorocha, ex-appointees practically looted everything – Imo govt

Imo State Government has stated that it will go in full force against Former Governor, Rochas Okorocha and his private…

Photos: Osinbajo my friend, says US VP Mike Pence

Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his American counterpart Mike Pence met Wednesday in Washington D.C, eve of Osinbajo’s departure…

Nigerian troops overpower Boko Haram in Yobe

Nigerian soldiers overpowered Boko Haram terrorists that attacked a military base in Goniri town, Gujba local government area of Yobe…
Divorce

My wife demands bribe before sex, says divorce-seeking pastor

A 48-year-old pastor, Abayomi Adegboyega, is seeking dissolution of his 16-year-old marriage, alleging that his wife always demands `bribe’ from…

Fresh setback for Boeing 737 Max, FAA says still risky

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has identified a new risk that Boeing Co must address on its 737 MAX before…

Defilement: Chrisland school supervisor molested other pupils, court told

The prosecution on Wednesday alleged that Adegboyega Adenekan, a supervisor of the Chrisland School, Lagos, charged with defiling a two-year-old…

Watch Tonto Dikeh driving motorboat in Alexandria

For controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, these are certainly periods and moment of joy. The actress was caught on video…

Russia changes military staff in Venezuela ahead of Putin-Trump talks

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that the Russian air force plane that landed in Venezuela this week was merely…

Sniper still sold in Kafanchan despite ban order

Sellers of sniper insecticide in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, are yet to comply with the Federal Government ban on the product.…
I was offered N3 million to implicate Mohbad's wife-Uche Maduagwu

How two women raped me at a party – Actor Maduagwu

Controversial actor, Uche Maduagwu has revealed how two women raped him at a party because he looked like an usher…

NGF reviews engagements with World Bank

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Wednesday met with the World Bank to review the bank engagements in the country…

Lagos shuts Chinese firm where 14-year old boy was electrocuted

The Lagos State Safety Commission on Wednesday shutdown a Chinese firm, Cheng-Fa Nigeria Limited over poor safety standard after a…
NDLEA docks Sodiq Adeosun

NDLEA arrests 105 drug dealers in Bayelsa

The National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bayelsa Command, has arrested 105 persons while 27.35 kg of illicit drugs…

Eagles’ display of patriotism gave them victory over Guinea – Owolabi

Dr Felix Owolabi, ex- Eagles midfielder and other football enthusiasts have commended the Super Eagles for winning their match over…

Lagos-Ibadan Railway project costs $1.58bn – Federal Govt

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Mr Sabiu Zakari, has come out to clear the air on the raging…
Ododo’s wife set to build rehabilitation centre for addicts

Why you should stop stigmatising drug addicts – Shoyombo

A Psychiatrist with National Hospital, Abuja, Dr Segun Shoyombo, has advised Nigerians against stigmatising drug addicts and people with mental…