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Socialist Party Of Nigeria applies for registration

The Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN), has submitted its application for registration at the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, office…

Lagos Assembly engages Cambridge lecturers

Eromosele Ebhomele Lecturers from Cambridge University, United Kingdom, on Monday began a five-day lecture for members of the Lagos State…

Corruption investigations against Soludo, Oduah not closed – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC said on Monday that investigation of various corrupt allegations against former Minister of…

Ekiti Election: Police deploy helicopters, armoured carriers

The Inspector-General of Police IGP Mohammed Abubakar has ordered immediate deployment of hi-tech security equipment, including surveillance helicopters, armoured personnel…

VC shuts down University of Abuja

The management of the University of Abuja on Monday shut down the institution following students protest over the ongoing indefinite…

Assaulted Journalist: Court fixes Sept 22 for hearing

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday fixed 22 September to hear a suit filed by a journalist, Ebere…

England bans forced marriage

A law banning forced marriage in England came into effect on Monday, with those found guilty of the largely hidden…

Saudi calls for national consensus government in Iraq

Saudi Arabia called Monday for the quick formation of a national consensus government in Iraq, blaming Baghdad’s “sectarian” policies against…

Tension In Benin As Edo Lawmakers Resume Hostilities

Jethro Ibileke/Benin  Tension rose this morning at the King’s Square premises of Edo State House of Assembly as hundreds of…

63 Cult Members Arrested

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has arrested 63 persons, suspected to be members of ‘Black Axe,’ a cult group. DSP…

3 Presidents For Soyinka Literature Prize

The biennial Wole Soyinka Prize for creative writing continues to grow in proportion with at least three serving heads of…

World Cup: Nigeria Begins Quest For Glory Tonight

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will begin their quest for FIFA World Cup glory tonight when they confront Iran in Group F…

Man Sleeps On Lagos Streets For 12yrs

Cyriacus Izuekwe A 74-year old man, who lost his two wives and six children in a day, has narrated to…

Egypt jails Coptic teacher for insulting Islam

An Egyptian appeals court jailed a female Coptic Christian teacher for six months after parents of her students accused her…

6 Shot Dead As Kidnappers, Police Engage In Gun Battle

Jethro Ibileke/Benin  Six suspected kidnappers were killed on Sunday during a gun battle with the  operatives of Edo State Police…

Why I Named Garden Park After Kanu — Fashola

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos says he named the garden park at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, after former Military Administrator of…

LASG Begins Public Service Week

The Lagos State Government has flagged off activities marking this year’s Public Service Week. The week is aimed at recognizing…

Islamist gunmen kill at least 26 in attack

At least 26 people were killed when some 50 insurgents flying black Islamist flags swept into a Kenyan coastal town…

100 days after MH370, Malaysia vows to keep searching

Malaysia’s government pledged on Monday that it “will not rest” until missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is found, as it…

US condemns ‘horrifying’ massacre in Iraq’s Tikrit

The United States condemned Sunday a “horrifying” massacre by militants said to have killed hundreds of Iraqi Shia air force…

Russia set to cut off Ukraine’s gas after talks fail

Russia threatened to cut off Ukraine’s gas later Monday after the two sides failed to strike a deal that would…

Police arrest 63 ‘Black Axe’ members in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom Police Command on Sunday arrested 63 persons, suspected to be members of “Black Axe,” a cult group.…

Swedish church ordains first woman archbishop in 850 years

German-born Antje Jackelén, was on Sunday ordained as the first woman to head the Swedish Lutheran Church, and received the…

Okorocha condemns attempt to bomb church in Owerri

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state has condemned Sunday’s attempt to bomb the Living Faith Church (aka Winners Chapel), located…
Ex-Tinubu's aide eulogises Abibat Mogaji's qualities

Market women, politicians remember Abibat Mogaji

Market women, politicians, and well wishers on Sunday gathered at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos for the one year…

Family marks end of mourning for Mandela, six months on

The family of anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela marked six months since his death on Sunday with a traditional cleansing ceremony…

FCTA seals 2,491 facilities

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), said on Sunday that 2,491 facilities and sites were sealed in the territory between…

Explosive devices uncovered at Winners Chapel

Six persons have been arrested in connection with two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted at the Living Faith Church (a.k.a.…

Amaechi denies disunity within APC, says they’re stronger

Governor Rotimi Amaechi has denied reports of disunity within the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Rivers state governor reacted to…
Ebenezer Alabi, a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, dump party over alleged extortion

1, 000 APC members defect to PDP

No fewer than 1,000 members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara, on Sunday in Ilorin defected to…