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EFCC arraigns health provider for pension scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) today arraigned one Dr M.O Shona of Mos-Metro Hospital, Tudunwada, Sabon Gari, Kano…

Oil thieves, abductors less problematic, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has said that oil thieves and abductors are less problematic compared to Islamist sect, Boko…

Don’t put profit above Nigeria’s security, Buhari warns telcos

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi urged telecommunication companies operating in Nigeria not to place their desire for…

Nwaokobia to Igbos: Demand good governance, not Biafra

Eromosele Ebhomele Head of the Change Ambassadors of Nigeria, CAN, Chris Nwaokobia Jnr III, on Tuesday called on Igbos across…

NIMASA paid me N546million for nothing – Witness

Akin Kuponiyi A prosecution witness has told a stunned Federal High Court how his account was credited with N546.8million by…

Anti-Corruption War: Buhari doing what he was voted for – Kwande

Ambassador Yahaya Kwande, an elder statesman, on Tuesday commended the success so far recorded in the fight against corruption and…

2016 budget will deal with issues of poverty – Osinbajo

Nigeria’s vice president, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has stated categorically that there are specific provisions in the 2016 budget presented to…

Security guard robs employer of $1.5m three months after employment

Paul Iyoghojie The police at Ikoyi Division, Ikoyi, Lagos, southwest Nigeria, have arrested a security guard, Isaac Onoja, 22, for…
Court grants EFCC interim order to freeze 1,146 bank accounts being investigated for unauthorized dealing in forex exchange, others

EFCC docks ex-AMAC manager for N5m land fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 arraigned one Muhammed Ishaq, a former Zonal Land…

Court grants Metuh N400m bail

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, who went to collect PDP spokesman Olisa Metuh, from Kuje Prisons, Abuja…

Synagogue: Court adjourns hearing in criminal trial to Jan 27

A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on Tuesday fixed January 27, 2016 for arguments in a criminal charge…

MTN Nigeria to declare $955m profit

South African telecommunications group, MTN said on Tuesday its Nigerian business is likely to report about $955 million in annual…

Buhari submits corrected version of 2016 budget

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has submitted a corrected version of the 2016 budget to national assembly, a letter read…

Okowa signs N267bn Appropriation Bill into law

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Delta State Governor has signed an appropriation bill of N267 billion into law…

I am resolute in my commitment to serve Lagosians — Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday reaffirmed his commitment to remain resolute to serve and justify the trust…

We’ll not pay NUPENG questionable N224m —LASG

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it would not succumb to the attempt by the Nigeria Union…

We shall conquer Lassa fever like Ebola —Ambode

Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode says the government is working frantically to conquer the deadly Lassa fever disease…

Masquerader, suspected cultists face trial for attacking monarch’s palace

Cyriacus Izuekwe Six persons including a masquerader have been arrested and charged before a Magistrates’ Court in Ejigbo for allegedly…

If we fight corruption, it won’t matter if crude oil sells for $10 – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Monday stated that if Nigerians join the current administration to…
Minister Abubakar Malami says President Buhari's administration has achieved significant success in its fight against corruption

Buhari will jail corrupt judges – Minister of Justice

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN has said that corrupt judges…

UAE signs agreement with Nigeria, pledges to return stolen funds

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Tuesday in Abu Dhabi signed six agreements to enhance bilateral relations between them.…

Immigration officers, TRACE clash in Ogun

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Pandemonium broke out this afternoon when some reckless Immigration officers engaged in a fight-to-finish encounter with officers of…

NUPENG protest, block Alausa over N224m owed workers by Lagos govt

Idowu Ogunleye The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) this morning led a protest to the Lagos…

Referendum: EU High Representative replies Biafra, OEAS

Federica Mogherini, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security has replied Biafra agitators and the Organization of Emerging…

Security operatives will not attack riverine communities – Okowa assures

Jethro Ibileke/Warri Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state, has assured that security operatives would not attack communities in the creeks…

Shiite Muslims give conditions for appearing before commission of inquiry

Shiite Muslims under the umbrella of Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has given conditions for it to appear before the…

Bird flu: Kano Govt. releases N3m for procurement of disinfectants

The Kano State Government said it has released N3 million for procurement of disinfectant to clean poultry farms affected by…

Church leader docked for murder

The trial of the leader of a fringe Christian sect in Angola for murder continues today. Jose Kalupeteka, leader of…

FCT Minister commends INEC

The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the adequate arrangement put in…

Sustain agencies responsible for pilgrimages, Dogara tells govt

Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has called on government to support and sustain agencies responsible for pilgrimages to the…