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We’ll fish out vandals who caused Abule Egba pipeline explosion – Hamzat

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat on Tuesday called for collaboration among the relevant stakeholders on how to end…

Tokunbo, Mama put, Danfo, enter English dictionary

Oxford English Dictionary has announced the addition of uniquely Nigerian words in its dictionary and among them are Tokunbo, danfo,…
Oxford dubs 'Rizz' as 2023's word of the year

Oxford Dictionary adds ‘Okada, ‘Danfo,’ ‘Mama Put,’ others to dictionary (Full list)

Oxford English Dictionary has added 29 colloquial Nigerian expressions to its dictionary after a review carried out in January 2020.…

Why I killed Anambra billionaire – Bob Ibeaji

Bob Ibeaji, 42, the kingpin of a four-man gang that killed Mr Ignatius Odunukwe said on Tuesday that the lust…

David Mark sends important message to Gov Ortom

Former President of the Senate, David Mark, has congratulated Gov. Samuel Ortom, on the validation of his election victory by…
Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC, NSCDC deploy 1,636 officers in Edo

FRSC commences “operation number plates verification”

The Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), Plateau Sector Command, says it has commenced “operation number plates verification” in the state.

Enugu can thrive without Federal Allocations – Gov Ugwuanyi

Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State says his administration can thrive without revenues from the Federal Allocations.

Boko Haram beheads CAN leader, rejects N50m ransom

Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly beheaded Rev. Lawan Andimi, the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Michika, Adamawa…

Cross River govt dissolves pension board

The Cross River State Commissioner for Local Government Affairs (LGA), Stella Odey has dissolved the state’s local government Pensions Board.

Imo Deputy Speaker, Onyekanma resigns

Imo State Deputy Speaker, Okey Onyekanma, on Tuesday resigned his portfolio.

Ikosi-Isheri LCDA Chairman is dead

The Chairman, Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, Abdulfatai Oyesanya, is dead

Uzodinma harvests lawmakers in Imo Assembly, PDP loses 4 members

Imo Governor, Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress can now boast of nine members in the state assembly as…

Bill for Delta indigenes scales through second reading

The Delta State Local Content Agency Bill, 2019, which makes it compulsory for companies and contractors operating in the state…

Gale of defection hits Imo Assembly, 9 lawmakers move to APC

Nine lawmakers in Imo State House of Assembly have reportedly defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Supreme Court ends APC’s Jime’s dream, endorses Ortom’s election

Nigeria's apex court on Tuesday ended the dream of Emmanuel Jime of the All Progressives Congress, APC, of becoming governor,…

Saraki battles to reclaim properties from EFCC in court

Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, in an application filed before a Federal High Court in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, is…

Photo News: Dino Melaye flaunts new mansion

Ousted Senator, Dino Melaye has showcased his new mansion on Instagram and Twitter.

Atiku owing me too, never handled GOTEL money: John Chiahemen

John Chiahemen, the man former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar accused of disappearing with the N150m meant for the operation of his…

Lagos-Ibadan rail no longer feasible – Amaechi

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has announced that completion of the Lagos-Ibadan rail line by April 2020 is no longer feasible. 

Fani-Kayode, Church of Satan in hot battle of wits

Nigeria's former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has engaged the Church of Satan in a battle of wits on twitter.

Court remands Mama Boko Haram in prison

A Federal High Court in Maiduguri has remanded Aisha Wakil a.k.a Mama Boko Haram in prison after being arraigned on…

Amotekun Protest: Police take over Gani Fawehinmi Park (UPDATED)

Armed mobile policemen, have taken over Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, Lagos, proposed venue for a protest code-named "Amotekun Solidarity…

Photos: Commercial bus on fire in Lagos

A commercial bus has caught fire at Alaromi area of Iyana Ipaja, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

Soyinka at war with Balarabe Musa over Amotekun

Nigeria's Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has blasted former impeached Governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa over his comment…

Malabu scandal: Adoke, others go on trial today

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is expected to arraign a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of…

Lagos issues illegal occupants of Jankara market ultimatum to quit

The Lagos State Government has given two weeks ultimatum to some occupants of the old Jankara market site.

Malami sends bitter pill to Makinde over sacked council chairmen

Mr Abubakar Malami, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has sent a bitter pill to Governor Seyi Makinde…

Imo APC supporters counter PDP rally, monarchs, others visit Uzodinma

Imo Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, has decried the nationwide protest organised by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), rejecting the Supreme…

Supreme Court: Buhari sends an appeal to grouchy PDP

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the opposition parties not to disparage the entire political system whenever court verdicts are unfavourable.
Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu reacts to allegation that he contributed $300,000 to buy PDP Obaseki/Shaibu governorship ticket in 2020.

Edo Deputy Gov, Shaibu must retrace steps – NANS

The leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has called on the Deputy Governor of Edo, Philip Shaibu to…