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Man granted N50,000 bail over theft of N265 cigarettes

A Judge at the Gudu Upper Area Court in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, Alhaji Umar Kagarko, on Friday granted bail to…

Blame reckless Nigerian army not Leahy law, US Senator tells Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari’s criticism of the Leahy law in the United States which impedes the sale of sophisticated arms to…
NLC urges FG to find solution to the cash crunch in the country, says it is shameful, and capable of undermining the confidence in banking,

NLC to Governors: Pay up or prepare for protests

Factional Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) leader Joe Ajaero on Friday advised state governors owing workers to pay their salaries to…

APC resolving its crisis gradually, says Oyegun

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, on Friday said the crisis plaguing the party…

11 generals retire from Nigerian Army

Eleven generals of the Nigerian Army Ordinance Corps in Lagos State were on Friday pulled out of service. NAN reports…

Boosting Literacy Via Adult And Non-Formal Education

By Obike Ukoh Analysts observe that successive governments in the country have acknowledged the need for increasing Nigeria’s literacy rate…

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza wins third term

Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza has won a predicted but controversial third consecutive term in office, according to official election results…

Prosecute TB Joshua’s SCOAN, we are behind you, ANC tells Ambode

Kazeem Ugbodaga The leadership of the Africa National Congress (ANC), South Africa’s ruling party has backed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode over…

US condemns Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria, Cameroon

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The United States on Friday condemned Boko Haram suicide attacks in Cameroon and Nigeria as “horrific and…

All parties should embrace South Sudan peace agreements – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari pledged Friday in Abuja that Nigeria will continue to work in close collaboration with the African Union…

Abia Yet To Receive Bailout From FG

Sam Obinna Ibe/Umuahia The Special Adviser to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu on Economic Affairs, Mr. Obinna Oriaku has debunked media reports…

I didn’t say US is aiding Boko Haram, Buhari says

President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed claims that he stated that the United States and President Barack Obama is aiding Nigerian…

Actress Sola Sobowale Rewards Students In Lagos

Funsho Arogundade Seasoned Nollywood actress, Sola Sobowale, popularly known as Toyin Tomato, recently showed her kindness through the donation of…

NLC To Saraki: Nigerians Want Explanations About N600b NASS Budget

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Thursday asked the leadership of the National Assembly to account for how…
Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governo

Nigeria’s Foreign Reserve rises to $30bn

LAGOS (Reuters) – Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves rose $30.69 billion by July 22, up 5.6 per cent from $29.03 billion…

South African Police beat Nigerian to Death

The President of Nigeria Union in South Africa, Ikechukwu Anyene, on Thursday, decried the killing of a Nigerian in Hillbrow,…

Obama departs for Kenya, his roots

President Barack Obama departed for Kenya on Thursday, his first trip to his father’s homeland as United States president, kicking…

Iyanya, Kiss Daniel, Temi Dollface Set For Fayrouz L’Original Grand Finale

Funsho Arogundade Afro-pop stars Iyanya and Kiss Daniel alongside soul singer Temi Dollface is set to deliver amazing performances at…

3,000 ghost police pensioners uncovered

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has discovered 3,000 ghost pensioners in the police pension scheme, the Director-General, Nellie Mayshak,…

‘I love Latinos,’ says Donald Trump at US-Mexico border

New York (AFP) – Donald Trump toured the Texas-Mexico border on Thursday to condemn illegal immigration, declare his love for…

UPDATE: Gombe blasts death toll rises to 37

ABUJA, (Reuters) – The death toll from multiple bomb blasts at two bus stations in the northern Nigerian city of…

3 dead, 7 injured in Louisiana theater shooting

Chicago (AFP) – A gunman opened fire at a movie theater in the US state of Louisiana, fatally shooting two…

We lose N20bn annually to ban of frozen poultry products – Traders

The Ijora frozen food traders on Thursday said that their members cumulatively lose about N20 billion annually following the Federal…

Edo Election Tribunal issues Bench Warrant on WAEC

Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Edo State Election Petitions Tribunal Thursday issued a bench warrant on the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC),…

Appointments: APC chieftain assures Igbos

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Mr Osita Okechukwu, on Thursday assured that President Muhammadu Buhari would not…

Corruption is a crime against the people, says Olisa Metuh

Olisa Metuh, National Publicity Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday urged the Federal Government to probe every corrupt politician…

Boko Haram plotting to bomb VIPs, not VPs residence, says Presidency

The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande, on Thursday said reports that…

Buhari’s US visit timely – Lagos lawmakers

Eromosele Ebhomele Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday said the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to…

Nigeria marks polio-free year, raises hope of global eradication

LONDON, (Reuters) – Nigeria marked its first year without a single case of polio on Friday, reaching a milestone many…

Why we’re in court against Dogara – APC Legislator

Eromosele Ebhomele A member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives from Lagos State, Jide Jimoh, on Thursday told selected journalists that…