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Okah’s Trial: Court rules on confessional statement June 16

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday fixed June 16 for ruling on admissibility of the alleged confessional statement of…

Tribunal dismisses Labour Party’s petition against Gov. Bello

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal for Kogi sitting in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed the petition filed by the Labour Party…

Senate summons Ngige, Emefiele to explain retrenchments in banks

The Senate has summoned the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr Chris Ngige, CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele and bank…

Teenager abducts 16-year old girl

An 18-year old student, Richard Oneh, on Wednesday appeared in a Mararaba Upper Area Court, Nassarawa State, for alleged abduction…

Governor Oshiomhole mourns Stephen Keshi

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has described the death of Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, former Captain and Coach of the…

Keshi’s corpse moved to public hospital for autopsy

The family of the late former Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi, has moved his remains from Faith Mediplex Hospital, Benin,…

Niger Delta Avengers strike again, blow up Chevron pipeline

To show that they are in no mood for any dialogue with the Federal Government, the resurgent militant group, Niger…

Football supporters club wants stadium named after Keshi

Dr Rafiu Oladipo, President-General, Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), has suggested the naming of a stadium in the country after…

Keshi’s corpse deposited at Idahosa Hospital

Chairman, Edo State Football Association (EFA), Frank Ilaboya, confirmed on Wednesday that the remains of former Super Eagle’s coach, Stephen…

How Stephen Keshi died in Benin

Family sources have explained how Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, former Nigerian football captain and coach died. Keshi, 54, died early today…

Ex-Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi is dead

Former Super Eagles coach and captain, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi is dead. The 54-year old who also coached the national team…

INEC receives 32 fresh applications for registration as political parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday in Abuja said it has received 32 applications from various associations for…

Kidnappers kill 10-year old boy in Kano

The Kano State Police command has confirmed the killing of a 10-year-old boy, who was abducted by suspected kidnappers in…

Pictures: Niger Delta governors’ meeting with Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday, 7 June, 2016 held a security meeting with governors in the Niger Delta, service…

Pictures: Collapsed Makoko floating school

The innovative Makoko floating school at Onike, Iwaya in Lagos Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State on Tuesday collapsed…

FG, Niger Delta governors agree to tackle militants

The federal government and governments of the Niger Delta states have agreed to develop a common and united strategy to…
The arraignment of a businessman, Chief Cletus Ibeto before Justice I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja for an alleged N4.8 billion fraud was, again, stalled on Tuesday due to his absence in court.

N6.9bn Scam: N855m traced to NAMA officials’ account- Witness

A witness in the ongoing trial of Abdulsalam Ibrahim, Executive Director, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, Tuesday informed the Federal…

Reps probe power generation, distribution companies

The House of Representatives on Tuesday mandated its Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation to investigate the investments and pledges made…

Minister orders railway boss to stop rooftop riders

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has directed the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) to put a stop to the…

Army to raid cultists’ hideouts in Rivers – Spokesman

The 2 Brigade of Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, said on Tuesday it would soon raid hideouts of cultists who recently…

Police arrest landlord, son over alleged robbery, possession of arms

The Police said on Tuesday in Lafia that they had arrested a 59-year-old landlord and his son for alleged possession…
former Governor Idris Wada

PDP to appeal Kogi election tribunal judgment

Mr Yomi Awoniyi, Deputy Governor to Capt. Idris Wada, the immediate past Governor of Kogi, on Tuesday, said that the…

Navy arrests co-ordinator of Niger Delta Avengers

The Nigerian Navy said on Tuesday said it had apprehended the coordinator of series of attacks on the Nigerian National…

Tribunal Chairman warns Saraki’s lawyer not to delay trial

The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal Mr Danladi Umar, has cautioned counsel to Senate President Bukola Saraki, Mr…

Shell stops oil and gas exploration in 10 countries

Royal Dutch Shell says it will exit oil and gas operations in 10 countries in a drive to deepen cost…

US supports dialogue with Niger Delta Avengers

The U.S. Embassy to Nigeria on Tuesday expressed concern over the reports of attacks and other incidents in the Niger…

Kano collects N7m Zakkat from rich Muslims

The Kano State Zakkat and Endowment Board said it had so far collected over N7 million as Zakkat (alms) from…

APC worried over Rivers Govt silence on cult-related killings

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has expressed worry over the state government’s continued silence…
Placentyne Hair Lotion has been banned: NAFDAC issues warning

NAFDAC partner students to tackle drug abuse in varsities

The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will collaborate with students in tertiary institutions to…

$40m Scam: Jonathan’s cousin remanded in prison

Justice Nnamdi O. Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 ordered the remand of Azibaola…