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Funke Olakunrin: Tinubu, Gbajabiamila, Daniel, FFK at night of tributes (Photos)

One of the rites of burial, the commendation and night of tributes for late Mrs. Funke Olakunrin, the 58 year-old…

Egyptian envoy foresees robust ties with Nigeria

Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Nigeria, Assem Hanafi Elseify says his country and Nigeria have diplomatic ties…

4 officers suspended after Lagos Airport security breach

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has suspended indefinitely, four aviation security unit heads who were on duty when an…

Nigerian Stephen Paul breaks jail in India

A 31 -year-old Nigerian who was lodged in a special cell in central prison in Trichy, Tamil Nadu in India…

5 inmates bag degrees in Kirikiri prison – NOUN VC

Five inmates of Maximum Security Prison in Kirikiri, Lagos, have bagged university degrees from National Open University (NOUN).
2 die, 12 injured in Kogi lone accident

Auto crash: 2 die, 6 injured by wrongful overtaking

An accident involving two vehicles on Enugu-Onitsha expressway in Anambra on Friday claimed the lives of two persons while six…

Buhari calls for justice on teachers who allegedly molested blind students

The first lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari has reacted to report of two teachers who have been suspended for allegedly…

30 Nigerian students bag US govt scholarship

U.S. government has given university scholarship to 30 outstanding Nigerian students to enable them to study in the U.S and…

NPA appoints new GMs, AGMs

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced a major management change with the appointment new General Managers (GMs) and Assistant…

Tribunal adjourns as El Rufai opens defence

Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai on Friday presented his first witness as he opened defence of his election before the Kaduna State…

In tit-for-tat Iran seizes British vessel

In what appears to be a revenge action, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Friday they had confiscated a British tanker, Stena…

Niger assembly Speaker agrees to swear in PDP member after violent protest

The Speaker of Niger House of Assembly, Alhaji Bawa Wuse, has assured that the member-elect for Agaie constituency, Abdullahi Yahaya,…

Zamfara: Bandits’ commanders agree to suspend attacks

Bandits commanders in Birnin-Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara, on Friday agreed to suspend attacks on the people at a…

Poor communication, Nigeria’s greatest challenge – Oritsejafor

A cleric, Pastor Helen Oritsejafor, has called for national dialogue to resolve challenges threatening the peace and unity of Nigeria,…

Security: We remain committed to creating peaceful Nigeria – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration remains committed to securing the country as well as creating peaceful and stable socio-economic…
File photo: Ebola workers in action at DRC

Ebola: Botswana on high alert

Botswana’s health ministry on Friday said the country was on high alert for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic…

British Open: Tiger Woods to miss cut in spite of improved round

A battling Tiger Woods rediscovered some of the old magic at the British Open in Portrush on Friday, but the…

FG commended for improvement in PHC centres

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has commended the Federal Government for improvement in infrastructure of the Primary Health Care (PHC)…

Tambuwal warns against harassing, killing innocent Fulanis

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Friday cautioned local vigilantes against harassment and killing of innocent Fulani over bandits…

Jonathan sends message to Peter Obi at 58

Nigeria's former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Governor…

‘No doubt about it,’ Trump says as Iran challenges his report

President Donald Trump said there was “no doubt” the U.S. Navy had brought down an Iranian drone in the Strait…

Sanwo-Olu’s wife advocates special care for downtrodden

Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Friday called for special care for downtrodden and vulnerable persons…
NDLEA operatives

NDLEA destroys 7 tonnes of Tramadol, Indian Hemp, others

The National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency has destroyed seven tonnes of an assortment of illicit drugs, including Cannabis Sativa,…

We’ll operate an open-door policy, Gov. Bala assures civil servants

Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Friday assured civil servants in the state that his administration would not witch-hunt…
Samson Siasia : CAS cancels FIFA life ban

Siasia begs mum’s kidnappers, says he doesn’t have N70m

Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia has pleaded with the kidnappers of his 76-year-old mother, Madam Beauty Ogere Siasia to…

We willingly withdrew our lawsuit, says Kwara ALGON

The 16 suspended local government chairmen in Kwara said they willingly withdrew their legal suit challenging their suspension by the…

Presidency to Shiites: Shun violence, let court decide El-Zakzaky’s fate

The Presidency on Friday appealed to Ibrahim El-Zakzaky-led Shiite members to desist from needless violent street protests and await the…
NDLEA docks Sodiq Adeosun

Buhari approves 5000 extra workers for NDLEA

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved recruitment of 5,000 personnel for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to boost its manpower,…

Atiku closes case at tribunal, no INEC server proven

Former vice-president Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party have closed their cases at the Presidential Election Tribunal in Abuja,…

2 men arrested for killing love rival in Anambra

Two men have been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for the murder of a man identified as Chinedu…