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Al-Mustapha, Sofolahan released from Kirikiri Prisons

Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha, the chief security officer of Nigeria’s tyrant, Sani Abacha, was on Friday released from the Kirikiri Maximum…

Supreme Court endorses death verdict on baby killer

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the death sentence passed on Akinola Olatunbosun, for killing a three-month-old baby in 2003…

Census tribunal orders recount in Lagos council area

The Census Tribunal on Friday invalidated the 2006 enumeration figure for Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State as declared…

7 dead in Paris train derailment

At least seven people were dead and dozens injured on Friday after a speeding train split in two and derailed…

Tunisia TV boss on trial for corruption

The trial of Tunisian television chief Sami Fehri, accused of corruption during the rule of now-toppled strongman Zine El Abidine…

Hezbollah-linked Lebanese suspects denied bail

Nnamdi Felix / Abuja Three Lebanese arrested in connection with the discovery of a cache of arms and ammunition in…

Forex trafficking:Court Convicts Gov.Lamido’s son

Aminu Sule Lamido, the 34-year old son of Jigawa State governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, was today convicted by Justice Fatu…

Nigerian Gay Activists Decry Harassment

Nigerian security services and the police are harassing and intimidating some gay activists in the country for defending the rights…

Appeal Court Frees Al-Mustapha

An Appeal Court sitting in Igbosere, Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria has discharged and acquitted Major Hamzat Al-Mustapha, the former chief security…

Nigerian Company Pays Clinton N100m To Speak

Just to speak at an event in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, a Nigerian company paid the former American President, Bill Clinton,…

3 Okada Robbers Burnt To Death

It was a sad end for three suspected okada robbers who it was alleged had been terrorizing the residents of…

Fashola Announces 83 % Budget Performance

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), Thursday announced an 83 percent second quarter performance for the State’s 2013 Budget…

Awaiting Trial: 292 Inmates Languish In Kirikiri

At least 292 inmates are currently languishing in Kirikiri Prison while awaiting trial in Lagos, southwest Nigeria. Lagos State Attorney…

Man Remanded For Beating Woman To Death

An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded Daramola Adewale in prison custody for allegedly beating a woman to death,…

Oil Subsidy Protest: LG Boss Seeks Compensation For Victims

Apostle Oloruntoba Toke, Chairman, Ifako/Ijaiye Local Government Area, Lagos, has called on the Nigeria Police authorities to expedite action on…

500 Illegal Shanties Demolished In Agege

Over 500 illegal shanties have been demolished by officials of the Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement)…

Family loses 3 kids in collapsed house, baby survives

By Femi Adi/Kaduna Seven hours after a search and rescue operation by officials of Kaduna State Emergency Agency and Red…

Maternal Deaths: Another Nigerian world record

The Executive Director of the National Primary Health-Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr Ado Mohammed, on Thursday in Kaduna said that…

Mugabe: ‘Whole country’ will vote for him, ZANU-PF

President Robert Mugabe kick-started his election campaign Thursday exuding confidence that Zimbabweans will vote to extend his 33-year rule when…

Amaechi raises alarm on his safety

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Nigeria’s Rivers state has raised an alarm about his safety following the withdrawal…

Nigerian student jailed for fake marriage in UK

A Nigerian student in the UK, Jayeola Abiola, has been jailed for arranging fake marriage between him and a Portuguese,…

Mandela responds to treatment, misses anniversary

Nelson Mandela continues to respond to treatment but remains in a critical condition 34 days into his hospital stay, South…

Nigerian army lifts phone blackout in Adamawa

Nigeria’s military on Thursday approved the restoration of phone services in Adamawa state where troops are pursuing Islamist insurgents, signalling…

EFCC loses hold on ex-governor Sylva’s properties

Nnamdi Felix / Abuja A Federal High Court siting in the Nigerian capital of Abuja has declined an application brought…

Jonathan: ‘Don’t blame me for Rivers political crisis’

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan, now on a state visit to China, tried to distance himself from the political charade in…

Another 3-storey building collapses in Kaduna

By Femi Adi/Kaduna A three storey building collapsed this afternoon in Kaduna, northwest Nigeria. Witnesses said that no fewer than…

60-year-old cop arrested for robbery

JETHRO IBILEKE/Benin A 60-year-old serving Police Inspector and member of a six-man police armed robbery gang was Thursday paraded by…

Nigeria Rated 8th Most Corrupt Nation

Anti-corruption nonprofit Transparency International, TI, has released its 2013 Global Corruption Barometer, which surveyed residents in 107 countries, ranking Nigeria,…

Nigeria Moving Away From Oil Dependence, Says Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan said Thursday in Beijing that the increasing exploitation and utilisation of shale gas and other alternative sources…