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Israel seeks withdrawal of troops from Syria in talks with U.S., Russia

As trilateral U.S.-Russia-Israel talks kicked off in Jerusalem on Tuesday, the Israeli prime minister said the three countries share a…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Court orders lady to pay ex-husband divorce settlement

A Gudu Grade I Area Court in Abuja has ordered a divorce seeking housewife, Amina Abdulsalam to pay her estranged…

Why I took N7bn loan from five banks – Gov. Abiodun

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed how difficult it was for him to pay state workers' May salaries immediately…
Emefiele

Emefiele’s commitment to MSMEs lauded

The Chairman of Abuja Chapter of Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Prof. Uche Uwaleke, has commended the Governor…

Dirty oil crisis over in Russia

Russian officials have opinion that the oil contamination crisis that disrupted flows from the world’s second-largest exporter of crude since…

Oil prices drop amid demand worries

Oil fell on Tuesday amid concerns over the outlook for crude demand, but prices were supported after Washington announced new…

Bangladeshi man with tree hands begs doctors for amputation

A Bangladeshi man known as the "Tree Man" because of bark-like growths on his hand and body said he wanted…
Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governo

Emefiele’s CBN agenda 2019-2024: Full statement

Here is the full five-year policy thrust, 2019-2024, enunciated by Central Bank governor Godwin Emefiele on Monday 24 June, in…
Nigerian govt. unveils portal to engage senior citizens

Formulate policies on the aged, demographer advises Federal Govt

An Abuja based demographer, Mr Adebayo Oluwadare, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to set right policies that…

Russian, Canadian, American astronauts back to earth

The first crew to blast off to the International Space Station following a launch accident that deepened doubts over Russia's…

Why Nigerian pharmaceutical sector needs to be further developed – Osinbajo

Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has tasked stakeholders from various sectors of the economy, to proffer ways of accelerating…

Guber race: Kogi APC says no endorsement for Bello yet

Contrary to reports making the rounds that the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) in Kogi State had endorsed Governor Yahaya…

Ayeni’s trial resumes October

The trial of the former Chairman of Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni over alleged N4.5billion fraud charge slammed against him…

Senegal: President Sall’s brother Aliou quits over bribery scandal

Aliou Sall, brother of Senegal’s President Macky Sall has resigned from his government post as a director of Caisse des…

Population rise, food insecurity major challenges facing Africa – Osinbajo

The Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Monday in New York identified Africa’s rising population, inadequate food production and…
Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO stepping down

Twitter chief Jack Dorsey gets personalised visa to Dubai

Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and CEO of Twitter, the social networking giant got a special surprise on landing in Dubai,…

Iran to Trump: Sanctions on Khameini signal end of diplomacy

Iran said on Tuesday that a US decision to impose sanctions on the country's supreme leader and other top officials…
Rape cases increase in Lagos

55-year old man raped daughters for 9 years in Lagos

It was a horrible revelation on Monday at the Lagos State Special Offences Court when a 55-year old father, Eze…

Video: Syrian refugees return home to find ruins

After spending years of agony in Lebanon as refugees who fled their homes as a result of a devastating war…

Corrected: Still in search of Nigerian who ordered Soyinka out of his seat

The young Nigerian who ordered Prof. Wole Soyinka out of his seat on a flight has broken his silence and…
Reverend Samson Ayokunle, President of CAN

CAN to work with Miyetti-Allah to promote peace

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Monday promised to work with the leadership of the Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of…
Magu

Religion, key to winning fight against corruption – Magu

Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, has identified religion as key in the fight against…

UK break-up imminent, Ex-Prime Minister Gordon Brown warns

Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has warned that the United Kingdom is heading for a break-up if Conservative frontrunner…

We want 40 percent appointment for youths, APC support group tells Buhari

An APC support group has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to offer 40 percent of all appointments in his government to…

Ex-Gov. Yari misappropriated over N250 billion, Interim report alleges

A Transition Committee set up by Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has alleged that the immediate past governor of the…

Gov. Fayemi restores Multiple Birth Trust Fund

The Multiple Birth Trust Fund disbursement has been restored in Ekiti State after a four-year break, as the wife of…

Gov. Wike declares free primary, secondary education in Rivers

State-owned primary and secondary schools in Rivers have been directed to stop collecting fees and levies from pupils and students…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Sales rep faces N1.8m pharmaceutical products theft charge

A 35-year-old sales representative, Maureen Chinatus, was on Monday brought before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged theft of…
Controversies trail alleged killing of a vigilante operative, a housewife and shooting of 3 others, by soldiers in Eke, Udi LG of Enugu State.

Army kills scores, arrests bandits in Sokoto

The Army has arrested three suspects in Sokoto State it described as notorious bandits.
Oando Group Chief Executive Officer, Wale Tinubu

SEC opposes joining of Oando in Tinubu’s suit

Counsel to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Chief Anthony Idigbe (SAN), on Monday opposed an application seeking to join…