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FG must take difficult decisions for Nigeria to survive – Emir of Kano

Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness, Mai Martaba, Sarkin Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, Wednesday attributed the current…

NEMA delivers drugs to treat bomb blast victims in Adamawa

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Wednesday delivered drugs and other medical requirements to hospitals for treatment of victims…

Senate invites Fashola over bridge collapse

The Senate on Wednesday passed a resolution inviting the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, to brief…

Why Nigerians were deported from UK

The United Kingdom on Wednesday stated that 50 Nigerians were deported after having committed various offences while in the country.…

Edo lawmakers walk out commissioner for improper dressing

Members of Edo House of Assembly, on Wednesday asked the Commissioner for Health, Mrs Aihamuwa Eregie to vacate the Assembly…

INEC assures of hitch-free poll in Bayelsa

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday said it had improved on its logistics and was ready to conduct…

$5.2billion Fine: Buhari to decide MTN’s fate

Nigeria’s communications ministry said on Wednesday that it is up to President Muhammadu Buhari to decide “in which direction to…

Police in Lagos kill 5 suspected robbers in shootout

The Police in Lagos on Wednesday killed five suspected armed robbers and arrested one with bullets wounds.

Election Violence Victms: Group hails Rivers Black Day

The Patriots Alliance (TPA) has hailed organisers of the Rivers Black Day, slated for Monday, November 30, saying it is…

I’m happy Oshiomhole is doing well — Emir of Kano

Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Emir of Kano, His Highness, Muhammad Sanusi II, has expressed satisfaction with the performance of Governor Adams…

Activists march for justice over police killing of mother of 4

Kazeem Ugbodaga Activists staged a peaceful march on Wednesday in Lagos in protest over the killing of a mother of…

Lagos doctors hail Ambode for resolving issues in health sector

Doctors in Lagos on Wednesday hailed the efforts of the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for his efforts towards resolving…

DStv, GOtv airs Pope Francis first visit to Africa live

Following the success of the live coverage of United States President, Barack Obama’s historic visit to Kenya in July 2015,…

Newborn with umbilical cord abandoned in New York Church

American police said on Wednesday that a newborn with his umbilical cord still attached was found lying in a manger…

UN says 2015 may become hottest year on record

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on Wednesday in Geneva said that year 2015 would likely become the hottest year since…

NUC accredits LASU’s 11 academic programmes

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has accredited 11 out of 20 postgraduate and undergraduate academic programmes of the Lagos State…

Elephants kill 350 Indians every year, says study

An Indian government study published on Wednesday in New Delhi said at least 350 people were killed in that country…

Rivers APC sends SOS to Fashola over Port Harcourt/Enugu road

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has sent an SOS to the Minister of Works,…

Buhari mourns Tor Tiv, Inuwa

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness on the passing away of the Paramount Ruler of the Tiv people of Benue…

Plateau: INEC says no shaking on Nov 28 bye-election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that its Nov. 28 date for an election to fill the vacant…

Nigerian army zonal recruitment exercise for Lagos indigenes begins

The zonal recruitment screening exercise for indigenes of Lagos State that have undergone successful pre-screening for the Nigerian Army (NA)…

Judge’s absence stalls case against Adamawa speaker

The absence of Justice Ambrose Mammadi of Yola High Court, on Wednesday stalled the hearing of a case filed against…

Ogun stands still as Mama HID Awolowo is buried

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The entire city of Ikenne in Ikenne local government area of Ogun state Wednesday stood still as the…

Gov Dickson rounds off campaign with mega rally 28 November

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday said its candidate in the 5…

Man, 35, bags seven years imprisonment for rape

A 35-year-old man, Stanley Edomwonyi, was on Wednesday in Benin sentenced to seven years imprisonment for raping a nine-year-old girl.…

Jilted woman drags ex-lover to court over fraud

Cyriacus Izuekwe A 42-year-old man who dumped a 49-year-old lover and secretly went and married another woman has landed in…

After 42 days in kidnappers’ den: Corps member, teachers, guard freed

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Exactly 42 days after being in the kidnappers den, a National Youth Corps member, three teachers and…

60 IDPs write NABTEB exams in Benin

Jethro Ibileke/Benin [email protected] At least 60 internally displaced persons from the Boko Haram insurgency are ‎currently participating in this year’s…

Atiku turns 69, promises to bolster democracy

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has said that he will continue using his experience and fortune to…