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Shittu distances self from religious fanaticism

GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN The ministerial nominee from Oyo State, Barrister Adebayo Shittu distanced himself from religious fanaticism while he was being…

Ambode lauds Supreme Court ruling on his election

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday described the Supreme Court ruling upholding his victory at the April 11, 2015…

Man, 40, says father-in-law sent him out of matrimonial home

A 40-year old Information Technologist, Mr Samuel Bankole on Tuesday told an Igando Customary court in Lagos that his father-in-law…

Man jailed for life for dealing in marijuana

Akin Kuponiyi A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, western Nigeria, Tuesday, sentenced a 39-year-old man, Sule Ibrahim, to life…

We’re ready for Kogi, Bayelsa polls —IGP

Kazeem Ugbodaga Ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States on 21 November and 5 December 2015…

Kogi: Police foil attempt to bomb Audu’s house

Kazeem Ugbodaga As the race to the Lugard House, Kogi State Government House, heats up, the political environment in the…

Edo Sector Command of FRSC recruits Special Marshals

Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Edo Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), on Tuesday commenced a three-day recruitment exercise…

Kidnappers free Lagos bizman after weeks in captivity

Cyriacus Izuekwe Kidnappers of a Lagos businessman, Sir James Uzochukwu Uduji, have released him after several weeks in captivity in…

Biafrans protest in Port Harcourt

Biafran-flag waving protesters stormed the streets of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, southern Nigeria, over the continuous detention of Mazi Nnamdi…

Again, Senate postpones Amaechi’s screening

The Nigerian Senate has postponed again the confirmation hearing for former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi. His screening had…

Amosun names Adeyemi as Ogun HoS

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has approved the appointment of Mr. Abraham Olusola Adeyemi as the new…

Port Harcourt airport voted the worst in the world

Port Harcourt International Airport in Nigeria has been voted the world’s worst airport, according to tens of thousands of travellers.…

Pregnant wife dumps hubby, elopes with lover to USA

Cyriacus Izuekwe Cyriacus Izuekwe Alhaji Shamsideen Adebimpe has been left in the lurch after his 44-year-old pregnant wife, Mrs Hajia…

FOI: Don’t falsify govt information, says Justice ministry

The Federal Ministry of Justice on Monday warned government officials against denial,distortion or falsification of information under Freedom of Information…

Son attacks father with machete

Cyriacus Izuekwe A 20-year-old youth has been arrested and charged before Magistrates’ court sitting in Ejigbo for inflicting injury on…

Messi, Ronaldo, Toure, 20 others for FIFA Ballon d’Or

FIFA and France Football have today announced the names of the nominees for the 2015 FIFA Ballon d’Or. The awards…

Like Nigerians, Canadians opt for change, vote Liberal Party

Americans voted for ‘Change’ when they elected President Barack Obama. Nigerians voted for ‘Change’ when they elected President Muhammadu Buhari,…

I quit national team for ‘peace to reign’ – Emmanuel Emenike

Al Ain striker, Emmanuel Emenike, has pulled the plug on his time as a member of the Super Eagles, stating…

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…