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Facebook Messenger hits 1 billion monthly users

Popular instant messaging app, Facebook Messenger now has 1 billion monthly users globally, making it a platform that connects friends,…

IGP moves to arrest killers of Plateau monarch

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has directed the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police in charge of operations, Joshack Habilla to…

Buhari’s wife, Aisha sues Fayose

Wife of Nigeria’s President, Aisha Buhari has sued Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State for claiming that she was involved…

Turkey: Media purge threatens freedom of expression

Turkey: Media purge threatens freedom of expression As the sweeping crackdown in Turkey following a failed coup continues, Amnesty International…

Coup attempt: Turkey’s president declares state of emergency

Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared a state of emergency for three months following Friday night’s failed coup. Erdogan…

Flying Eagles draw 2-2 with Remo Stars in friendly

The Flying Eagles on Wednesday tested their strength in friendly game with Remo Stars of Shagamu in Lagos, ending the…

Super Eagles:NFF names Yusuf as Le Guen’s replacement

The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has named Salisu Yusuf as the new Super Eagles Head Coach…

Buhari removes Semenitari, appoints Ekere MD NDDC

President Muhammadu Buhari has removed Mrs Ibim Semenitari as acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In…

EFCC chairman petitioned over unjust persecution

A business woman, Mrs. Moji Yakubu has petitioned the Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Maku over…

FADAMA to train 855 youths abroad in agro-business

FADAMA has concluded plan to send 855 Lagos youths to South Africa for training to acquire skills in agro-business. The…

Police promote 22 commissioners to AIGs

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 22 Commissioners of Police (CP), to the next rank of…

Kogi appoints new board for bank

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has approved the appointment of an interim management board of Kogi Savings and Loans…

Lagos Oil Wells: Asari Dokubo is a comedian – LASG

The Lagos State government has described Alhaji Asari Dokubo, leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force, as a comedian…

Anti-Dino Melaye protesters storm National Assembly

The last has not been seen as the feud between Senators Remi Tinubu and Dino Melaye doesn’t look like one…

Dogara removes Appropriations Committee Chairman

The Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has removed the Chairman of the Committee on Appropriation, Mr. Abdulmumin Jibrin as…

Why we want to impeach Governor Yari – Zamfara Assembly

Zamfara House of Assembly on Wednesday listed six impeachable offences allegedly committed by Gov. Abdulaziz Yari, which prompted it to…

Civil society groups kick against bill to gag them

Some civil society groups in Nigeria have condemned a bill before the House of Representatives which “seeks to properly supervise,…

2 men granted N400,000 bail after assaulting neighbour

Two unemployed men, Arepo Sikiru and Dare Ogunboye, who allegedly beat-up their neighbour, have been granted bail by an Apapa…

We haven’t blacklisted any transport operator – FRSC

The Federal Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has not indicted or blacklisted any major transport operator in the country for…

Pictures: Buhari presides over July FEC meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, 20 July, presided over the July Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja.…

Ambode drums support for Obaseki, lauds Oshiomhole

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Tuesday lauded his Edo counterpart, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on his achievements in the…

Family feeds dog with day-old baby

Five members of a family on Wednesday appeared before a Kastina Magistrate Court for allegedly giving a day-old baby boy…

Nurse remanded in prison for defrauding LAGBUS N100

A 48-year-old nurse, Oduwole Taiwo, who allegedly defrauded a commercial bus owned by the Lagos State Government (LAGBUS) by failing…

IGP visits DSS Director-General, seeks collaboration

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, in continuation of his visit to security agencies, has paid a working visit…

Ikorodu communities urge marine police to intensify surveillance

The Residents of three communities in Ikorodu area of Lagos State have urged Marine Police to intensify its surveillance to…

IGP appoints CSP Jimoh Moshood deputy Force PRO

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has appointed CSP Jimoh Olohundare Moshood as the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer.…

Odigie-Oyegun to attend 2016 US Democratic National Convention

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, is to attend the 2016 International Leaders Forum…

Man remanded in prison for stealing welding machine

Ibrahim Usman, 25, was on Wednesday remanded by an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos after he pleaded guilty to a…

Port Harcourt residents protest against demolition

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Residents of the waterfront communities in Diobu axis of Port Harcourt have staged a peaceful protest in…

“Herdsmen/farmers clashes beyond President Buhari” – Zakari

Engr. Ahmad Zakari, National Chairman of Community for Peace and Corrupt-free Society, Nigeria, CPCSN, on Tuesday, berated those criticising President…