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Saudi border guards killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants

Gory tales of how Saudi border guards murdered hundreds of Ethiopian migrants – HRW

The report said in some instances, Saudi border guards asked migrants what limb to shoot, and then shot them at…
Wike, Adelabu, Umahi, Keyamo, Kyari others take oath of office as ministers

Wike, Adelabu, Umahi, Keyamo, Kyari others take oath of office as ministers

The ministers were sworn-in nine batches, with the first batch comprising of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister…
Kiddwaya reacts to backlash received over 'Detty December' comment

Updated: Kiddwaya evicted as Big Brother introduces 4 new housemates to ‘crazy house’

The new housemates would be opportune to participate in the head of house challenge, wager and other tasks in the…
NDLEA raids drug warehouse in Alaba, recovers N4.8billion worth of opioids

Paulinus Ojukwu arrested as NDLEA uncovers N4.8bn worth of opioids in Lagos

The warehouse is owned by a wanted billionaire drug baron.
NDLEA intercepts $20m counterfeit notes in Abuja; arrests wanted teenage bandit

NDLEA intercepts $20m counterfeit notes in Abuja; arrests wanted teenage bandit

While a teenager, Boniface Odinakachukwu, 19, was apprehended with 99.4kg skunk at Isikwe Road, Achi in Oji-River LGA, Enugu state…
Osun Assembly summons Staff Audit Consultant accused of calling a professor 'bastard'

Osun Assembly summons Staff Audit Consultant accused of calling a professor ‘bastard’

“Staff members were humiliated, tormented, were verbally abused. That is not supposed to be. Staff members of the Osun State…
Jonathan

Jonathan to lead AU, COMESA’s election mission to Zimbabwe’s poll

According to a statement by the AU Commission chairperson Mr Moussa Faki Mahamat, the joint AU-COMESA team is composed of…
Wizkid loses mom

Afrobeat star Wizkid loses mom

The incident was confirmed by Sunday Are, Wizkid’s longtime manager.
Farida Sobowale

‘This will definitely pass’: Iyabo Ojo, Nkechi Blessing, others console Farida Sobowale

Sobowale was on Thursday evening rescued while trying to jump into the lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.
Farida Sobowale

Lagos socialite Farida Sobowale attempts suicide on Third mainland bridge

Farida made news two months ago when she held a talk of the town wedding ceremony with her man, Demola,…
Former NFL player Antonio Sr Armstrong's son bags life jail sentence for killing parents

Former NFL player Antonio Sr Armstrong’s son bags life jail sentence for killing parents

Armstrong was arrested while entering his junior year of high school. Investigators said that he admitted to experimenting with how…
Court strikes out charges of illegal arm possession against Emefiele

Court strikes out charges of illegal arm possession against Emefiele

The oral application was made on Tuesday by Mr Mohammed Abubakar, the Director of Public Prosecutions in the Federal Ministry…
36 Nigerien soldiers killed in ambush by terrorist groups

BREAKING: 36 military officers killed in terrorists’ ambush in Niger

Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba confirmed the casualties while giving update on the ambush of troops in…

84-year-old Edo man Gabriel Ahuwa kills 75-year-old wife for refusing him sex

Speaking with journalists, the father of seven children alleged that his wife refused to have sex with him for a…

Wike becomes first Southerner to be appointed FCT Minister in 47 years

The first time a southerner to be appointed as FCT minister was in 1976 when former military head of state,…
Sanwo-Olu splashes N5m, new vehicles on outstanding Lagos civil servants

Sanwo-Olu splashes N5m, new vehicles on outstanding Lagos civil servants

A total of 156 outstanding officers, adjudged to have fulfilled the requirements for the Public Service Award, were recommended for…
Court orders 2 Kano High Court judges to resign from commissions set up by Gov. Abba Yusuf to probe his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje

Kano inaugurates committee to screen 10,800 workers employed by Ganduje

Inaugurating the Committee in his office, the SSG said: "Recall that the present Administration had after its inauguration, inherited a…
Pastor's wife shot dead by suspected assassins in Edo

Pastor’s wife shot dead by suspected assassins in Edo

The incident occurred at about 7.36 pm on Monday, 14 August, 2023, at the premises of the church, located at…
Patience Jonathan hits Presidential Villa, extends hand of fellowship to Tinubu

Patience Jonathan hits Presidential Villa, extends hand of solidarity to Tinubu

Patience Jonathan described it as a solidarity visit to assure Senator Oluremi Tinubu of her support.
In sync with his characteristic bluntness, Portable opens up on why he is having an affair with Queen Dami, the late Alaafin of Oyo's wife

Why I’m in love with Alaafin’s wife – Portable

Portable maintained Dami had always been his fan, even before the Alaafin's demise, adding that he went into the relationship…
Majestic Rig capsizes

One person dies, three missing as Seplat’s oil rig capsizes

In a statement by CEO Roger Brown, Seplat said the rig was in-transit to its planned drilling location at Ovhor…
Aviation workers begin strike Wednesday over poor working conditions

Aviation workers begin strike Wednesday over poor working conditions

The circular said the managements of all the companies in the business had all failed to secure decent contracts that…
LASTMA, army mend fence, agree to strengthen partnership

Incessant clash: LASTMA, army mend fence, agree to strengthen partnership

According to Oreagba "we won't abuse the relationship nor take the cordiality and warm friendliness which has existed between the…
Lagos vows to combat climate change

Lagos unfolds strategic plan for Climate Change mitigation

By Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has restated his administration’s commitment to working closely with experts, organizations, and the…
Zachari Muhammed

30 years after son’s murder: Murtala Muhammed’s family calls for victims’ rights legislation

27-year-old Zackari Muhammed, a finance graduate of the University of Canterbury in Kent, met a tragic end in Abuja on…
FG dissolves Advertising Standard Panel over ‘all eyes on the judiciary’ billboards

FG dissolves Advertising Standard Panel over ‘all eyes on the judiciary’ billboards

The Director-General of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) Dr. Olalekan Fadoləpo, announced the dissolution of the Panel
Niger coup: Mali’s military leader confirms call with Putin

Niger coup: Mali’s military leader confirms call with Putin

Putin “stressed the importance of a peaceful resolution of the situation for a more stable Sahel”
Gov. Akeredolu purchases N429 million cars for Ondo lawmakers

Gov. Akeredolu purchases N429 million cars for Ondo lawmakers

She noted that Governor Akeredolu has consistently emphasised on the importance of all stakeholders and State actors to collaborate as…
Tinubu assents to Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill

Nigerian Army told to expose those plotting to topple Tinubu’s government

“Military rule has become paleolithic while soldiers who seize political power are not better than gangsters out to rob innocent…
Lagos speaks on controversial imposition of N8,100 tax levy in schools

Sanwo-Olu appoints six special advisers

The Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, made this known in a statement on Monday.