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Auto crashes kill 1,054 people in 33 months along Lagos-Ogun routes – FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned the motoring public over reckless driving as 1,054 people were killed in…
Police acting in concert with military operatives rescue 23 kidnapped victims from a gang of gunmen in Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State.

Police nab 4 suspected robbers in Abuja

More than 1.7 million children in India are likely to die of pneumonia by 2030, a global study released on…
9mobile launches safety app to improve security

Teleology takes over 9mobile, appoints directors

Telecoms firm, Teleology Nigeria limited on Monday announced the constitution of a new board of directors for Nigerian telecommunication company,…
Fraud

Businessman charged with N3.1m Canadian visa fraud

A businessman, Daniel Uhegbu, who allegedly defrauded a pastor of N2 million and one other person, N1.15 million, on the…
Fraud

N650m fraud: Court refuses to transfer ex-FCT minister’s case

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday dismissed applications for case transfer filed by Sen. Ayo Adeseun and Olanrewaju…

Again, Court stops Kano Assembly from investigating Ganduje

A Kano High Court on Monday upheld its earlier order halting the state House of Assembly Investigative Committee from investigating…

Togolese charged with murder remanded in prison custody

An Igbosere Chief Magistrate Court in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Monday remanded in prison custody a 22-year old Togolese cook,…

Death toll in California wild fire hits 31

The death toll in wildfires sweeping California has risen to 31, with more than 200 people still missing, officials have…

Road accident claims 36 lives in Ondo

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Monday said no fewer than 36 persons had died in motor accidents in…

I stand for state police – Osinbajo

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has restated that he is an advocate of fiscal federalism, stronger state governments and state…

Photos: Orange Drugs boss, Tony Ezenna’s Ikoyi mansion

The Chairman of Orange Drugs Limited, Chief (Sir) Anthony Ndubuisi Ezenna yesterday officially launched his new mansion in Ikoyi, Lagos.

Diamond, Access Bank dispel merger rumour

Diamond Bank Plc and Access Bank Plc have notified the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the general public that both…

Only strong, trained leaders can envision appropriate future for civil service – Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said only strong and trained leaders can envision the right and appropriate future for…
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau

1,801 persons killed in Plateau attacks

No fewer than 1,801 persons have been confirmed killed and 50,212 others displaced in recent attacks in Plateau state. The…
PDP, APC

900 PDP members defect to APC in Jigawa

No fewer than 900 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaugama Local Government Area of Jigawa on Monday…

Omokri to slay queens: Use your brain, not your body

Former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has advised slay queens to start a business or get a job…

30 Kwara communities without electricity 100 years after creation

Not less than 30 communities in Aawe District of Asa Local Government Area in Kwara are yet to have power…

Minimum Wage: Labour appeals to Buhari to expedite action

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to expedite action on the proposed new national Minimum…
NIN

33m Nigerians enrol for National Identification Number

Mr Aliyu Aziz, Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), says 33 million Nigerians have enrolled for the National…

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Reunite with Will and Kate

In her first appearance since completing her tour of Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle…

Preterm Deaths: Paediatric nurses seek newborn units in hospitals

The National Association of Nigeria Paediatric Nurses (NANPAN) has called for the establishment of special newborn units in all secondary…

U.N. envoy wants Libya election by June 2019

The UN envoy for Libya Ghassan Salame has expressed the hope that another attempt to hold an election will take…

2019: We are ready to conduct free, fair elections – REC

The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Niger, Prof. Sam Egwu, said on Monday that the commission was committed to conducting free,…

Sen. Sani on Nigerian Govt’s selective compliance to court order

Senator Shehu Sani, representing Kaduna Central in the National Assembly has bare his mind on Nigerian Government selective compliance to…

Lagos govt. asked to simplify land title documents process

A property consultant, Mr Chudi Ubosi, on Monday called on Lagos State Government to simplify the processing and granting of…
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres

Co-author defends UN migration pact

The Swiss diplomat, who helped negotiate a United Nations migration pact, has defended the accord against mounting criticism, saying it…

Ajimobi to Corps members: maintain healthy relationship with your hosts

Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state on Monday advised corps members posted to the state to maintain a healthy relationship…

Jonathan, Boss Mustapha, others eulogise late Justice Uche

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Information and Culture Minister Lai Mohammed, Secretary to Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, were among…

Ember Months: Comply with traffic regulations, VIO tells motorists

The Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) in the Federal Capital Territory has advised motorists to comply with traffic regulations to ensure…

Man, 28, charged with drugging, raping teenager

An Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Monday remanded a 28-year-old man, Sunday Young, who allegedly conspired with three others…