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Nanny charged with theft of employer’s foreign currency

A nanny, Kemi Odetayo, on Thursday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly stealing her employer’s 1,300 dollars, 2,300…

50 Nigerian journalists cover 2019 hajj

No fewer than 50 Nigerian journalists were accredited to cover the 2019 hajj operations, according to sources from the Command…

‘We were the stronger team’, Lampard reacts to defeat

Frank Lampard discussed his pride in the team performance and disclosed his supportive debrief to young striker Tammy Abraham, despite…

Emergency landing: 23 injured in Russian passenger plane

Russians hailed a miracle on Thursday after a passenger plane carrying 233 people made an emergency landing in a corn…

Japan’s new emperor expresses ‘deep remorse’ on war

Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Thursday expressed “deep remorse” over his county’s wartime atrocities during World War II.

Police officer shoots self after colleague’s suicide

Another police officer on Wednesday shot himself in his home barely 24 hours after an officer of the New York…

BBNaija: Khafi, Gedoni caught in sex act as housemates watch

Big Brother Naija housemates, Khafi and Gedoni were caught in the sex act again on Wednesday night. This time, the…
Nigerian soldiers shot 10 bandits dead

For real, Army recruiting: How to apply

The Nigerian Army has tweeted its new recruitment plan for Short Service Commission (SSC 46/2020) & Direct Short Service Commission…

Tribal marks save 6-year-old kidnap victim, but tradition fading

When six-year-old Naziru Abdulwahab was abducted from northern Nigeria, his kidnapper transported him across the country and tried to sell…

FMBN disburses N2.6bn to 3,034 beneficiaries

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria has disbursed N2.6 billion to 3,034 beneficiaries under its intervention housing loan through the…

Africa Games: Steer clear of doping, Buhari warns Team Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged Nigerian contingent to the 12th Africa Games scheduled to hold in Rabat, Morocco to stay…

ANPI announces semi-finalist judging panel

The semi-finalist judging panel for 2019 Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) has been announced, Jason Pau, Senior Advisor for International…

Nigerian pastor killed in China, FG demands probe

Nigeria has asked China to carry out a thorough investigation into the death of Mr Joseph Nwajueze, a Nigerian Pastor…

Guinea seeks stronger economic ties with Kano

The President of the Republic of Guinea, Prof. Alpha Conde, has solicited closer and stronger economic ties between Kano and…

Marriage conducted at unlicensed place of worship cannot serve legal purposes

The Ministry Of Interior says that marriages conducted at unlicensed places of worship are a breach of the Marriage Act.

Shooting in Philadelphia, six cops injured

Six Philadelphia police officers were shot on Wednesday in a drug raid on a home, and at least one shooter…

El-Zakzaky wants to check into 5-star hotel, FG hints India may send him back

The Nigerian government has responded to the blackmail of Sheikh El-Zakzaky, who is in India for medical treatment, saying that…

Army denies killing 3 in Isheri Olofin

The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army in Lagos State on Wednesday declared that no one was killed by its…

Insecurity: Ugwuanyi promises to open up forests

Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State says his administration will clear and open up the forests in some parts of…

Gov. Zulum appoints Security Adviser, 10 more aides

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the appointment of retired Col. A. A. Chiroma as Special Adviser on Security.

We’ll not be rubber stamp – Kalu backs 9th NASS

The Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Orji Kalu, has assured Nigerians that the ninth National Assembly will not be a rubber…

Full text of FG Statement: The true story of El-Zakzaky in India

Below is the full text of Federal Government statement on El-Zakzaky in India.

Pay my father’s gratuity or I’ll commit suicide, Man protests

Mr Joseph Odey, 26, an indigene of Yala Local Government Area of Cross River, on Wednesday protested the non-payment of…

Why APC boycotted LG elections in Bayelsa – Angbare

A governorship aspirant in Bayesla on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Ebitimi Angbare, has said that…

Kogi Guber: Traditional rulers can only do little politically – Attah Igala

The Attah Igala, Dr Michael Ameh-Oboni II, on Wednesday said traditional rulers were apolotical and insulated from party politics.

Niger: 25 die in road crashes during Eid-el-Kabir celebration

The Niger Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), says 25 people were killed in 10 road crashes in…

Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Teni, others nominated for 2019 AFRIMA

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) on Wednesday unveiled Tiwa Savage, Davido, Burna Boy, Simi, Wizkid, Kizz Daniel, Teni, Yemi…

Police open up on Igbo boy burnt alive in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command says news circulating on social media that an Igbo boy was burnt alive in Kaduna…

Stanbic IBTC promotes healthy living, wellness, among employees

As part of its contribution towards promoting wellness and healthy living among its employees, Stanbic IBTC, a member of the…

NETNG Executive Editor/COO Jide Taiwo Resigns

After nearly three years at NET, journalist and media executive, Jide Taiwo has left his role as Chief Operating Officer…