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Insecurity: Nigerians indebted to President Buhari – Governor

Governor Jibrilla Bindow of Adamawa said in Gombe Sunday that Nigerians owed a lot to President Muhammadu Buhari for his…

Pastor-shrine saga: Residents of Ogun community speak out

Residents of Ketu community in Aiyetoro area of Ogun on Sunday expressed mixed feelings over the report that a Pentecostal…

Nigeria will continue to move forward, says Osinbajo

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday, declared that the country had moved forward as it turned 56 years…

FRSC to clampdown on drivers using fake licence

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Bayelsa has it would continue to clampdown on drivers using fake driver’s licence…

Gov. Umahi increases workers’ salary by 5 percent

Mr Leonard Nkah, the President, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) Ebonyi Chapter, has commended Governor Dave Umahi of…

Farmer happy over increase in demand for local rice

A large scale rice farmer in Asaba, Mr. Raymos Guanah, on Sunday observed that demand for locally-produced rice was on…

Conjunctivitis Outbreak: Expert advises regular hand-washing

A medical expert in Ilorin, Dr Misbau Lawal, has advised people to imbibe the habit of regular hand washing to…

How Trump avoided paying taxes for 18 years – Report

Report said that Donald Trump, U.S. Republican presidential candidate could have avoided paying federal income taxes for as long as…

Bishop condemns herdsmen’s attack on priests

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor, has described the attack on three catholic priests by suspected…

Breaking: Several people killed in Ethiopia festival stampede

Several people have been killed in a stampede in Ethiopia’s Oromia region after police fired tear gas and warning shots…

Chibok Girls: Our goals are the same, FG tells BBOG

The Federal Government has said it has the same goal as the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) group, which is…

We were afraid of Brazil – Flamingoes Coach

Coach Bala Nikyu on Saturday said fear was the crucial point in his side’s 0-1 loss to Brazil in their…

103-year old woman votes early for Hillary Clinton

At age 103, Ruline Steininger feels that she has little time to waste. That’s why on Thursday, Steininger became one…

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingoes lose opening match

Nigeria’s Flamingoes opened their Jordan 2016 campaign in the worst possible fashion with a hard-fought 0-1 loss to Brazil at…

Enugu State to take over property used by kidnappers

Enugu State Government is set to amend its Criminal Code to provide for the seizure of any property used as…

Petroleum marketers, tanker drivers suspend strike in Anambra

Economic activities came back to life in Anambra on Saturday following the suspension of the strike by petroleum marketers and…

Ajimobi felicitates with Obaseki, says APC ’ll not disappoint Edo people

Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has assured the people of Edo State that the Governor-elect, Mr. Godwin…

Nigeria at 56: Ajimobi calls for sober reflection

Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan The nation’s 56th Independence Day celebration was celebrated in a low key in Oyo State with the Chief…

Alleged rapist attempts suicide in court

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt A mild drama at the Rivers State Judiciary complex in Port Harcourt Friday when a suspect charged…

Council boss organises Independence Day games for pupils

Paul Iyoghojie As part of the activities to mark Nigeria’s 56th Independence Day anniversary, the sole administrator of the Ikoyi–Obalende…

My first assignment as governor – Obaseki

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor-elect of Edo state has stated that his first assignment would be to put…

Arinze, Edochie, others mourn elder Martins Njubuigbo

Some Nollywood actors have expressed sadness over the death of veteran actor, Martins Njubuigbo, popularly known as Elder Maya. The…

Chelsea bounce back with 2-0 win over Hull City

Chelsea stopped the rot after successive Premier League defeats as they ground down Hull at the KCOM Stadium. The hosts…

Liverpool come from behind to beat Swansea 2-1

James Milner’s late penalty gave Liverpool a hard-fought victory over Swansea, increasing the scrutiny on Swans boss Francesco Guidolin. Leroy…

Boxer Towell dies after Glasgow bout

Scottish boxer Mike Towell has died in hospital after being seriously injured in a bout on Thursday. The 25-year-old, from…

Nollywood actor, Ndubuigbo has died

After a prolonged battle with liver disease, veteran Nollywod actor, Maya Ndubuigbo, aka Papa Labista, has died. Although news of…

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Julius Berger to work during public holidays

The Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing has instructed project contractors of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to accelerate reconstruction work…

Bayelsa revenue drops

The derivation revenue accrued to Bayelsa government witnessed a sharp drop from N3 billion in July 2016 to N1 billion…

CBN governor thanks Buhari, security agents for wife’s release

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, has expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari and the security agencies for…

Independence Day: Ambode urges Nigerians to be united, focused

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has urged Nigerians to renew their faith in the Nigerian project and be united…