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The Fajuyi legacy and demand for restructuring of Nigeria

Being the speech delivered by Femi Falana SAN to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Colonel Adekunle Fajuyi,…

$321m Abacha’s Swiss loot to be repatriated

Nigeria and Switzerland on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the repatriation of $321 million stashed in the…

Dogara bribed Reps with $20,000 to lie, says Jibrin

Full statement by Abdulmumin Jibrin over the press conference addressed by nine members of the Appropriation Committee of the House…

Nigeria urged to ignore Turkey over school closure

The Managing Director of Nigerian Turkish international colleges said Nigeria should disregard the request by Turkey’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr…

Nurses threaten strike over abduction of colleagues

Jethro Ibileke/Benin ‎ ‎‎The abduction of two nurses of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) in Edo State, last…

Police rescue 10-year old girl chained by aunt

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Barely one week after the Ogun State Police Command rescued nine-year old Korede Taiwo from the chains of…
Ali Modu Sheriff

I have court order stopping PDP convention in P/H – Modu Sheriff

The disputed Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Ali Modu-Sheriff has commended the Justice Okon Abang ruling nullifying…

Strike: 4 workers shot as NLC President meets Gov. Al-Makura

Police in Nasarawa State on Friday allegedly shot four workers as the Nigeria Labour Congress began talks with the State…

Navy blocks escape route of pipeline vandals in Lagos

The Nigerian Navy on Friday said it had successfully blocked all escape routes of the pipeline vandals in the Arepo,…

PDP Crisis: Makarfi committee insists on holding convention

TheNational Caretaker Committee of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday said reports that an Abuja High Court nullified it’s existence…

Troops capture more towns from Boko Haram

Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in the North-East have captured Kareto town from Boko Haram terrorists. This is contained in…

LASU suspends 3 students over attempt to abduct union president

The management of the Lagos State University, LASU, has suspended three students of the institution for attempting to abduct the…

Ambode, Tinubu urge Lagosians to get PVCs

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday urged residents to approach the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission…

APC chieftain warns NASS over budget padding

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Lanre Rasak has warned the National Assembly against toying with the…

Akarigbo was an accomplished monarch, says Gbenga Daniel

Former governor of Ogun State and the Arole of Remoland, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has described His Royal Majesty, Oba Michael…

Lagos declares zero tolerance for criminal activities

The Lagos State Government on Friday reassured residents of its ability to combat all forms of crime within the State…

How Ambode managed to increase the life span of Lagosians

By Seun Bisuga In July 2015, research from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, King’s College London, and…

8 workers killed in building collapse

No fewer than eight workers died when a portion of a building under construction collapsed in the western Indian city…

Rerun: APC wins Imo north senatorial, 2 state constituencies

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr Ben Uwajumogu of the All Progressive Congress (APC) winner of Imo…

Jibrin accuses Speaker Dogara of attempted burglary

Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has accused the Speaker of the House, Yakubu…

New Technical Adviser for Super Eagles in August – NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it will announce the appointment of a Technical Adviser for the Super Eagles in…

Schweinsteiger retires from international football

Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has announced his retirement from international football after making 120 appearances for Germany. The 31-year-old…

10 escape public execution in Indonesia

Indonesia executed four convicted drug traffickers, including three Nigerians, early on Friday as it pushed ahead with its “war against…

#SaveMayowa Campaign: Police, LUTH probe alleged scam

The Lagos State Police Command has waded into the controversy surrounding the #SaveMayowa campaign which a popular blogger described as…

Hillary Clinton promises ‘clear-eyed’ vision

U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said on Thursday the challenges facing Americans demand steady leadership and a collective spirit, contrasting…

Assailants kill guard, injure policeman at UniJos VC’s residence

Assailants on Thursday attacked the private residence of Prof. Sebastine Maimako, the Vice Chancellor, University of Jos, killing his guard…

Pictures: Oshiomhole’s day in pictures

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State on Thursday received dignitaries in his office as well as addressed a rally of…

EFCC arraigns ex- Ebonyi council chair, 2 others for N25m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday, arraigned a former Coordinator of Afikpo South Local Government Development Centre…

Boko Haram attacks UN team, soldiers, many wounded

Nigerian Islamists group, Boko Haram made a daring move today by attacking a team of United Nations officials on their…

Breaking: Indonesia executes 2 Nigerians, 1 Senegalese

Indonesian authorities have executed four convicted drug offenders, CNN affiliate CNN Indonesia reported Friday. Those executed were two Nigerians, one…