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Osinbajo speaks at The Platform today

Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, would be featuring on The Platform, Abuja tomorrow April 30, 2016, at the…

Oba of Benin’s reign full of distinction, class, wisdom – APC

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, on Friday said the late Oba of Benin…

Nigerian troops discover pits where Boko Haram dumps victims

Nigerian troops have intensified efforts to clear the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in various parts of the north east…

Randy burglar arrested after inviting suspect’s daughter for sexual affair

Jethro Ibileke/Benin‎ Love overtures of a suspected burglar, Samson Ugbusun, to the daughter of his victim (name withheld), has led…

Oba of Benin: We lost a true custodian of history, says Ofeimun

Eromosele Ebhomele Odia Ofeimun, aspirant in the governorship election in Edo state, southern Nigeria, has described the passage of the…

Jackson’s family plans music academy in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga Jermaine Jackson, elder brother of the late music icon, Michael Jackson has disclosed that the family is planning…

Benin Traditional Council announces the transition of Oba of Benin

Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Benin Traditional Council‎ has announced the passing away of the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba n’Edo, Uku…

Oba of Benin: Our hearts are heavy, says Oshiomhole

Jethro Ibileke/Benin ‎ Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has eulogised the departed Benin monarch, Oba Erediauwa. The governor expressed his…

I only ordered arrest of persons hoarding, diverting petrol – Arase

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of “unscrupulous persons” involved in the hoarding…

Man batters wife over sex for more children

Cyriacus Izuekwe Obinna James has been arrested and charged before Apapa Magistrate’s court for allegedly brutalizing his wife, Ebere over…
Nigeria's ex-oil minister Diezani arraigns in UK Court charged with bribery

N23.29bn: INEC officials, Fidelity Bank refund Diezani’s bribe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered N408.7 million from some of the beneficiaries of the N23.29 billion…

NFF to name Harry Redknapp new Super Eagles coach

Former Portsmouth, Tottenham and Queens Park Rangers manager, Harry Redknapp is in line to be named the next national team…

Navy declares man wanted over oil vessel hijack

The Nigerian Navy has declared one Charles Ekpemefumor, also known as Charles Parker, wanted for alleged hijack of MT MAXIMUS…

Report corrupt practices to us, ICPC tells Nigerians

The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) has called on Nigerians to support the commission by reporting corrupt practices to it.…

Buhari’s govt is about getting things done – Osinbajo

The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is one that is designed to getting things done, Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo…

I’m disturbed that State govts can’t pay salaries – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Thursday in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital that it was a matter of great concern to him…
Nnamdi Okonkwo, former MD/CEO Fidelity Bank

$115m Diezani wired through us was duly reported – Fidelity Bank

Fidelity Bank has stated that the $115million wired to the bank by former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke was duly reported…

Three new charges filed against Saraki as CCT adjourns trial

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Thursday adjourned the trial of Nigeria’s senate president, Bukola Saraki on a…

240,000 Vehicles In Lagos Not Roadworthy-LASG

By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government says about 240,000 vehicles plying roads in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria are not roadworthy…

CCT dismisses Saraki’s motion to stop trial

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Thursday dismissed the motion of one of his lawyers, asking the Chairman…

Buhari yet to speak decisively against herdsmen’s violence – Soyinka

The approach of Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari to killings by herdsmen has come under scrutiny from one of the country’s…
Chairman Code of Conduct Tribunal Justice Danladi-Umar

Justice Umar keeps Saraki waiting for crucial ruling on trial

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal Justice Danladi Umar is yet to show up, over one hour…

Herdsmen invade Wole Soyinka’s home

Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka has disclosed that herdsmen invaded his home while he was abroad with the cows leaving…
Nigeria signs agreement for repatriation of $52.88m linked to Alison-Madueke from U.S

INEC officials got N23.9bn bribe from Diezani ahead of 2015 election

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) got at least N23.9billion from the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani…

Abacha Loot: World Bank replies SERAP asks for more time

The World Bank Access to Information Committee has asked for more time to reach a decision on the appeal lodged…

Saraki should resign as Senate President – FG counsel

Rotimi Jacobs, the leading prosecuting counsel for the Federal Government in the 13-count false asset declaration charge against Senator Bukola…
Chairman Code of Conduct Tribunal Justice Danladi-Umar

I hold CCT chairman position as viceroy of God – Justice Umar

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) chairman, Justice Danladi Umar has reacted to Senator Bukola Saraki’s call that…

EFCC’s Sword of Damocles is hanging over you, Saraki tells CCT chairman

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Raphael Oluyede, a lwayer representing Nigeria’s senate president, Bukola Saraki has told the Code of Coduct Tirbunal (CCT)…

Iyabo Anisulowo: Police in manhunt for abductors

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Five crack police teams are on the trail of abductors of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress,…

Zakzaky/Army Clash: Shiite Muslims boycott panel as sitting winds up

The Kaduna Judicial Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday concluded its Public Hearing into the December 12 Shiite/Army clash in Zaria…