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Group condemns violence, killings during Rivers re-run elections

The Buhari Media Support Group (BMSG) has condemned the needless violence and killings that trailed the State and National Assembly…

Prices of palm, groundnut oil jump in Owerri

The prices of locally produced palm oil and ground-nut oil have jumped less than eleven days to Christmas. A market…

Nigeria, Algeria committed to defeating terrorism

Nigeria and Algeria have expressed commitment to strengthening cooperation in order to ensure the defeat of terrorism on the continent.…

Bird flu resurfaces in Kano

Kano State Government on Wednesday announced the resurfacing of bird flu in the state. Dr Shehu Bawa, the Director Veterinary…

Breaking: Buhari at Naval Dockyard, commissions 3 ships, 27 patrol boats

Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari arrived Lagos this morning and headed for the Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island to commission three ships…

Enugu Govt moves to eliminate miracle exam centres

The Enugu State Government says it will eliminate the menace of miracle examination centres in the state. The government said…

Urinating man watches his car roll into river

A man in Germany who pulled over to answer the call of nature had the misfortune of watching his brand-new…

Arik Air reiterates commitment to high safety standards

The management of Arik Air on Thursday reiterated the airline’s commitment to international safety and operational standards. The airline gave…

FG earmarks N213bn for rail system modernisation

The Federal Government has earmarked N213billion to fast-track the modernization of the country’s rail system in the 2017 fiscal year.…

Enugu state, a no go area for criminals – Police boss

The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, Mr Douglas Agboleni, says that “Enugu State is still a no go area…

Delta House of Assembly loses female lawmaker

The Speaker of the Delta House of Assembly, Chief Monday Igbuya on Wednesday night announced the death of one of…

Breaking: Ambode removes Ademola as HOS, appoints acting head

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has tactically eased out the current Head of Service, HOS, Mrs. Olabowale Ademola who is…

Fabregas scores as Chelsea extend open six points lead

Chelsea moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League as Cesc Fabregas’ first-half goal beat a stubborn…

Ibrahimovic scores late to give United victory at Palace

Zlatan Ibrahimovic struck two minutes from time to give Manchester United a vital victory just as it appeared they had…

City defeat Watford 2-0 at Etihad Stadium

Manchester City earned their first Premier League home win in almost three months as they edged past Watford at Etihad…

Husband, wife to hang for murder in Osun

Justice Adedotun Onibokun of Osun State High Court in Ile-Ife on Wednesday sentenced one Fatai Jimoh and his wife, Lateefat…

WAEC to conduct examination for private candidates twice yearly

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says it will soon begin the conduct of its examination for private candidates twice…

Minister to give breakdown of N7.30trn budget on Monday

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, will give a breakdown of the N7.30 trillion 2017…

Police stray bullet kills bus driver in Edo

Six operatives of the Edo State Police Command have been arrested and detained in Benin, for allegedly killing a commercial…

N/East funds diversion: SGF fires back at Senate

The Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Babachir Lawal, says calls by the Senate for his resignation and…

Mexican Senate legalizes cannabis

Mexico’s senate has voted overwhelmingly in favour of legalising medical marijuana. The bill fell short of demands among some critics…

Rivers re-run elections: Police arrest 5 suspected ballot papers snatchers

The Nigeria Police Force in Abuja on Wednesday, arrested five suspects for snatching INEC ballot papers during the just concluded…

President Buhari orders payment of Super Falcons’ allowances Thursday

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the immediate payment of all outstanding allowances and bonuses being owed the Super Falcons, an…

President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2017 budget speech

SPEECH OF H.E. PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI ON THE 2017 BUDGET OF RECOVERY AND GROWTH AT JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL…
German court sentences Bai L. a guard of Gambian President Yahya Jammeh to life in prison for murder and attempted murder

Gambia’s Jammeh must leave power when term ends – UN

UN official in West Africa on Wednesday said Gambian President Yahya Jammeh will not be allowed to remain president if…

Building collapse: Lagos sets to prosecute Lekki Gardens contractors, others

The Lagos State Government is set to begin the prosecution of suspects linked to the collapse of the five-story building…

Mimiko’s legacy difficult to surpass- Akeredolu

Gov.-elect Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, of Ondo State, said on Wednesday that the ‘enviable’ record of service of Gov. Olusegun Mimiko,…

Buhari presents N7.30trn budget for 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja presented a budget of N7.30 trillion for 2017 before a joint session of…

Housewife docked for stabbing husband’s lover

A housewife, Amudat Shosanya, was on Wednesday charged before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stabbing her husband’s…

Court to resume Fani-Kayode’s trial Jan. 2017

A Federal High Court in Lagos has slated Jan. 16, 17 and 18, 2017 for continuation of trial of a…