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With US backing, Nigeria says fight against Boko Haram on course

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Malam Aliyu Ismail, said on Monday that the Nigerian Armed Forces were working hard…

Drama!!! Amaechi set to be screened today

It is safe to expect some drama in the senate today, if former governor of Rivers state, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi…

Lagos, Ogun economically, politically important to China – Li Youg

The Deputy Consul-General of China, Li Youg said on Monday that Lagos and Ogun states were economically and politically important…

Pistorius released from jail, put under house arrest

Oscar Pistorius was released from jail late Monday, South African officials said, and will serve his remaining sentence under house…

White House receives Muslim teen falsely accused of making a bomb

Washington (AFP) – The Muslim teenager who was detained when his teacher mistook his homemade clock for a bomb visited…

Playing golf will help reduce crime among youths – AIG Zone 2

Bala Hassan, the Assistant General-Inspector (AIG), Zone 2, says that engaging children early in sports, especially Golf has help to…

Police arrest fake Buhari adviser

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Monday said it had arrested a 70-year old fake Presidential Adviser on…

Hajj: Saudi Arabia death toll rises to 2,121

Associated Press – The crush and stampede that struck the hajj last month in Saudi Arabia killed at least 2,121…

How Nigeria, 3 others lost $4bn – Global Witness

A watchdog group says four African countries lost more than $4 billion in shady oil and mining deals and calls…

National Arts Theatre Lagos, 199 other monuments to be lit blue

The National Arts Theatre in Lagos would be among 200 iconic monuments, buildings, statues, bridges and other landmarks across the…

3 bank robbery suspects shot dead in Delta

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Three suspected bank robbers were last Friday shot dead in Warri by operatives of Delta State Police Command.…

APGA rejects tribunal judgments in Anambra

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Anambra chapter, has rejected the election petitions tribunal judgments involving their candidates in the…

Stipends: Leprosy inmates in Delta barricade Govt House

Jethro Ibileke/Asaba Inmates of the Leprosy Rehabilitation Camp in Eku, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State Monday stormed…

Why we suspended LG chiefs – Oshiomhole

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has denied insinuations that the sack of four local government chairmen in…
Ibrahim Lamorde, former EFCC Chairman is dead

EFCC does not pressure suspects to obtain statements – Lamorde

The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Lamorde, has debunked the allegation that suspects who are being investigated…

Will APC allow credible elections?

By Bola Bolawole Credible elections are a fulcrum of democracy. Without it, democracy cannot be said to be alive and…

Idongesit’s murder: Protesters storm Lagos court to demand justice

Scores of protesters and family members of the mother of four, Idongesit Sunday, who was allegedly felled by a trigger-happy…

Motorists frown at LASTMA officials’ lukewarm attitude

Motorists in Lagos metropolis on Monday urged the management of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to impose stringent…

Army holds range classification for Airforce students

The 3 Division of Nigerian Army is to hold a three-day range classification for students of Air Force Military School…

Amaechi denies storming Saraki’s residence

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, former governor of Rivers State has denied reports by a section of…

2 Oyo pilgrims detained over drug in Saudi Arabia

Two of the 1,191 pilgrims from Oyo State who performed this year’s Hajj were detained by the Saudi Arabian authorities…

Appeal Court adjourns Saraki’s case indefinitely

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday adjourned ruling on an appeal filed by Senate President, Bukola Saraki challenging…

Ambode swears in new commissioners, SAs, charges them on accountability

Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has sworn in 23 commissioners and 14 special advisers to constitute his cabinet,…

Octogenarian arms peddler arrested in Edo

Jethro Ibileke/Benin An 80-year-old arms peddler, Madam Comfort Izeomwen, has been arrested and paraded by the Edo State Police Command.…

Traffic deaths preventable, WHO says in call for road safety

Countries must introduce tougher laws to prevent drivers from speeding or drinking and help reduce the toll of 1.25 million…

Emir Sanusi excites Kano residents

Residents of Kano went wild with jubilation Saturday as their Emir, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, rode on a she-camel as…

NDLEA rehabilitates 210 drug addicts in Jigawa

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has rehabilitated 210 drug addicts in Jigawa over the last 20 months. Mr…

APC to PDP:FG won’t micromanage anti-corruption agencies

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the Buhari administration will not micro-manage the anti-corruption agencies, hence it is wrong…