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DSS raises alarm over plan to disrupt peace in Nigeria

DSS alerts public of new tactics by fraudsters

The FCT Command of Directorate of State Services, (DSS) has alerted members of the public on the new style of…

N982m Fraud: EFCC docks ex-Adamawa council boss

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 arraigned one Felix Tangwami, former chairman Demsa Local…

My re-election saved the Ijaw nation, PDP from ridicule – Dickson

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson on Wednesday said his re-election did not only save the Ijaw nation…
Memo by Rivers State University (RSU) banning all forms of 'indecent dressing' by students on its campus with immediate effect.

Funding PRODA to create jobs via local production of pencils

By Obike Ukoh The entourage in the recent visit of Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology to…

Ambode intensifies effort on ‘light up’ project

…plans night operation for BRT In fulfillment with the electioneering campaign promise of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, the Lagos State Government…
Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, Chairman, Tantita Security Services Nig. Ltd (TSSNL), alleges sabotage in fight against crude oil theft

EFCC set to arraign Tompolo, Akpobolokemi, others

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will on Thursday January 14, arraign Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo), and Patrick Akpobolokemi,…

No pact with NURTW, says Agbado/Oke Odo council boss

Contrary to media reports, the Executive Secretary of Agbado/Oke Odo Local Council Development Area, LCDA of Lagos State, Engr. David…

Man faces trial after sex with prostitute over missing N90k

Cyriacus Izuekwe A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged before Isolo Magistrates’ court for allegedly stealing N90,000 from a…

Two doctors kidnapped in 48 hours in Rivers

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Less than 48 hours after Dr Mrs I.B. Apriokor, an Ophthalmologist with the Braithwaite Special Memorial Hospital,…

Fleeing suspected car thief arrested in Kogi

Paul Iyoghojie The police at the Lion Building Division, Lagos Island, western Nigeria, have arrested a suspected car thief, Mathias…

Metuh goes gaga in detention, attempts to swallow torn statement

Detained spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh has torn the statement he made on oath to the Economic…

Switzerland, Nigeria begin talks over return of $300m Abacha loot

Authorities in Switzerland are in talks to arrange the return to Nigeria of $300 million confiscated from the family of…
Court dismisses Sen. Ndume’s plea, seeking order to discharge him as Maina’s surety

It’s impossible for 2016 budget to go missing – Ndume

Nigerian Senate Leader, Senator Muhammed Ndume who was alleged to have told his colleagues that the soft and hard copies…

Abacha loot: Nigeria opens talks with Swiss authorities

Authorities in Switzerland are in talks to arrange the return to Nigeria of $300 million confiscated from the family of…

I never received money from Dasuki, says Ribadu

Malam Nuhu Ribadu, a former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has denied receiving money from former…

Report of missing budget ‘April Fool stunt’ – Dogara

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja For Yakubu Dogara, the Speaker of Nigeria House of Representatives, the belief that the hard and soft copies…

Rivers State: Wike Campaign group hit by fresh defections

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Chairman, Security Committee of Wike’s New Rivers Vision Campaign Organisation, Brigadier-General Elton David Amah, has decamped…

NNPC tanker catches fire while discharging fuel in Abuja

A petrol tanker belonging to Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) with 45,000 litres of petrol, caught fire on Tuesday while…

World Bank to establish agric. equipment centres for cassava farmers

Dr Adetunji Oredipe, Senior Agricultural Economist with the World Bank on Tuesday said the bank would establish equipment hiring enterprise…

Buhari endorses Benue Amnesty Programme – Gov. Ortom

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday endorsed the amnesty programme initiated by Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue to get illegally armed…

Banks to set up solid minerals desks – Fayemi

Mr Kayode Fayemi, Minister for Solid Minerals Development, has said that many Nigerian banks will set up solid minerals desks…

Senate will be more transparent in 2016 – Saraki

The Senate on Tuesday, said it would more transparent in its activities and discourage unnecessary travels by members and committees.…

Boko Haram: Nigeria, Lake Chad get $31m UN humanitarian fund

The UN Officer for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Mr Stephen O’Brien, has allocated 31 million dollars from the…

Lagos Assembly orders closure of Gbagada hospital blood bank

Eromosele Ebhomele The Lagos State House of Assembly has ordered the closure of the blood bank section of the Gbagada…

Migrants worldwide hits 244 million – UN

The UN says the number of international migrants worldwide reached 244 million in 2015, representing an increase of 71 million,…

Boko Haram: UN allocates $31m to Nigeria, others for humanitarian work

The UN Officer for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Mr Stephen O’Brien, has allocated 31 million dollars from the…

Fire razes public school in Edo‎

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Sections of Ogbe Secondary School, a public secondary school in Benin City, Edo state, have been razed by…

Oba Aromolaran II celebrates Uyiarere festival in style

Photos by Adeyemi Ezra The Owa-Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Oba (Dr) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II CFR; LLD,…

Jonathan can’t be absolved from the $2.1b arms scandal – CACOL

Eromosele Ebhomele The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders, CACOL, on Tuesday berated the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes…

Saraki meets Buhari, keeps mum on missing budget

Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki kept mum on Tuesday as journalists at Nigeria seat of power, the Aso Rock presidential…