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Minister advises new immigration, prison heads

The Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, has charged the newly-appointed Comptrollers-General of Immigration and Prisons to ensure professionalism…

GTB, Ecobank sealed by Ekiti govt for witholding tax

Ekiti State Government on Wednesday sealed off the premises of the Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) and Ecobank in the State…

Police parade 40 robbery, kidnapping suspects

The Police Command in Kaduna State on Wednesday paraded 40 suspects for alleged robbery, kidnapping, cattle rustling and car snatching.…

UK, Australia deport 40 Nigerians for various offences

The United Kingdom and Australia on Wednesday jointly deported 40 Nigerians alleged to have committed various offences in both countries.…

16-year-old marriage dissolved over prostitution & distrust

A Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan on Wednesday dissolved a 16-year-old marriage between Muideen Ogundepo and his wife, Ruth, over…

Allow Dasuki access to lawyers, court tells govt

For the third time, the Federal Government has been ordered to allow the detained former National Security Adviser, Colonel Muhammad…

40,000 VVF patients treated in Katsina State

The National Obstetric Fistula Center in Katsina State on Wednesday said it had treated 40,000 Visco-Virginal Fistula (VVF) patients from…

Police arrest Fulani herdsmen who attacked Enugu residents

In its renewed determination to rid the society of crimes and all forms of criminality, the police have arrested five…

Absence of EFCC witness delays Saraki’s trial

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja: The absence of the first prosecution witness, Micheal Wetkas forced the Code of Conduct Tribunal to stand down…

Onanuga to head NAN as FG appoints MDs for information parastatals

The Federal Government has appointed the Chief Executives of six information-related parastatals under the Ministry of Information and Culture. The…

Tomato Armageddon: Tomatoes the new oil in Nigeria

Rose Edet never thought buying tomatoes for her busy Lagos restaurant would be an issue. But the rising cost is…

Arsenal confirms Xhaka’s contract

Arsenal announced the signing of Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka from Borussia Moenchengladbach on Wednesday. The Premier League side said the…

“I was sexually abused”- Rita Edochie

Popular Nollywood actress, Mrs Rita Edochie said she was a victim of sexual abuse many years ago and called on…
Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governo

LCCI tasks CBN on guidelines for new forex policy

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has appealed to the CBN to ensure transparency in the formulation of…

NBTE to accredit 475 programmes in 62 institutions

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), on Wednesday, said it would accredit no fewer than 475 programmes in 62…

Carpenter escapes from police custody, rearrested

For escaping from lawful custody, a 37-year old man, Abdullah Oseni, who allegedly assaulted a minor by attempting to defile…

Poor Economy: Senate summons finance minister, CBN Governor

Following the hardship being experienced by Nigerians in their daily activities, the Senate on Wednesday summoned the Minister of Finance,…

Bizman pleads guilty to theft

A Lugbe Grade 1 Area Court on Wednesday sentenced a 22-year old businessman, Kingsley Okoh, to three months imprisonment for…
Gov. Badaru Abubakar dissolves cabinet

Jigawa govt not owing any worker or pensioner – Gov. Badaru

Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa says his administration is not indebted to any worker or retiree as salaries and pension…

Edo Govt withdraws letter on Oba of Benin

Edo State Government has withdrawn a letter earlier issued on the Oba of Benin, saying it was issued in error.…

Adamawa govt to end crime in the state

Gov. Muhammadu Jibrilla of Adamawa says his administration is committed to partnering with the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in…

Love or hate him, Mourinho set for Man United

Jose Mourinho will be faced with a litany of problems once the polarising Portuguese manager finally starts his Manchester United…

Metuh: You can’t travel abroad for treatment-Court

The Federal High Court, Abuja ‎on Wednesday turned down an application filed by former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples…

Court throws away Metuh’s request for medical trip to UK

Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Abuja ruled on Wednesday that he lacked jurisdiction to release Olisa…

Appeal Court says no bail for Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja A three man panel of Court of Appeal led by Justice Abdul Aboki has just affirmed the judgement…
Audu Ogbeh

Tomato Ebola spreads to six states – FG

The Federal Government on Tuesday said the pest, “Tuta absoluta”, popularly known as ‘Tomato Ebola’, which is responsible for the…

Police recover senator’s corpse from pond

The Ebonyi Police Command has confirmed the retrieval of the corpse of a Second Republic Senator, Dr Offia Nwali, from…

Ambode to transform Oshodi into world class transport hub

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode said the plan of his administration to transform Oshodi into a world class transport…

Autopsy report delays burial of late female gospel singer

Jethro Ibileke/Benin: The remains of a Benin-based gospel singer, Mrs. Yvonne Omoarebokhae, who died several weeks ago in an hotel…

EFCC declares Senator Omisore wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared a former deputy governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore wanted.…