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Reinstatement of Gen. Mohammed in order – Army

The Nigerian army has stated that the reinstatement of Major General Ahmadu Mohammed was in order, noting that, his retirement…

#Ekitigate: APC sponsored Aluko, says Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has accused the All Progressives Congress for masterminding the alleged confession of Dr. Temitope…

Corruption took a seat in Jonathan’s government – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday identified corruption as the greatest single challenge facing Nigeria, attributing it to one of…

Buhari commends Amosun over landmark projects

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta President Muhammed Buhari has commended the Ogun state government for constructing a laudable projects in the state. The…

Ikpeazu and the New Abia transformation

By Onyema Ibeh The speed with which the seven metropolitan roads and sundry projects were delivered signposted the governor of…

I’m the only legal wife of Ojukwu, Bianca tells court

Mrs Bianca Ojukwu on Monday told an Igbosere High Court, Lagos, that she was the only legal wife of the…

PICTURES: Buhari dines with Obasanjo, visits Ijebu

The first day in the month of February was a very busy one for Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari. He hosted…

Isoko monarch kidnapped in pool office

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Police has confirmed that the traditional ruler of Olomoro, HRM Josaih Mukoro, Aghaza 1 who was kidnapped…
Pat Utomi

Sultan congratulates Utomi at 60

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar 111, has described Prof Pat Utomi as the face of competence and…

PICTURES: Nigerians celebrate World Hijab Day

Idowu Ogunleye/Alausa At the Secretariat Community Centre Mosque, Alausa, Lagos state women came out in droves to celebrate World Hijab…

Bus driver knocks off LASTMA officer’s teeth

Cyriacus Izuekwe A 31-year-old commuter bus driver has been arrested and charged before a Magistrates’ court sitting in Ejigbo for…

Ogun declares Tuesday work-free day

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta As part of activities marking the 40th anniversary celebration of Ogun state, the government has declared Tuesday public…

Fight corruption to standstill, Awujale tells Buhari

The Awujale of Ijebu Land, Dr Sikiru Adetona, on Monday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to fight corruption to a standstill…

Emir Sanusi sacks Head of Ganduje village

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, has sacked the younger brother of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, Alhaji Sani Ganduje,…

Nigeria, Angola turn to World Bank for help as oil revenue slides

Nigeria and Angola, Africa’s two biggest oil producers, are both in talks with the World Bank about support to help…

Rivers PDP Chairman slams Dakuku Peterside over inflammatory statements

The Chairman, Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bro Felix Obuah has expressed concern over consistent inflammatory…

Anyaoku calls for regional government in Nigeria

GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN Former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, and former foreign Affairs Minister, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has advocated for the…

NULGE strike paralyses activities in FCT councils

The Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), FCT Chapter, on Monday commenced a three-day warning strike across the six…

Italy to train Nigeria Police

The Nigerian and Italian government on Monday in Abuja signed an agreement on intelligence sharing, capacity building and provision of…

Police detain officer for defiling girl, 7

The Ebonyi Police Command says it has detained an officer, Ndubisi Ewerem for allegedly defiling a seven-year-old girl. Commissioner of…

Buhari arrives Ijebu Ode

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta President Muhammed Buhari arrived the city of Ijebu Ode Monday evening amid tight security on a state visit…

Pipeline Sabotage: Tompolo’s brother sets up probe panel

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt George Ekpemupolo, the brother to ex-Niger Delta militant, Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) and Chairman Warri South West Local…

Army economical with the truth, 750 missing in Zaria – Shiites

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has stated that the Nigerian army is not telling the truth by claiming that…

Jonathan bought substandard weapons to fight terror war – FG

The Federal Government has said whatever weapons that were procured by the Goodluck Jonathan Administration for the military to prosecute…
Vice President Kashim Shettima

Shettima sets up Task Force on IDPs feeding

Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno on Monday set up an Independent Task Force to ensure regular supply of foodstuff to…

We can do without oil to build a solid economy – Osinbajo

Despite the drop in oil prices, Nigeria has everything it needs to build and sustain a vibrant economy, Vice President,…

Lagos gives illegal abattoir operators 2 weeks ultimatum

As part of the measures to curb the spread of unwholesome processed meat and meat products, the Lagos State Government…

Buhari departs for France, UK Tuesday

President Muhammadu Buhari will begin an official visit to France and Britain tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2, 2016, a statement by…
The Kaduna University (KASU) chapter of ASUU suspends its strike after the state government acceded to some of its demands

Facebook Comment: Court grants KASU lecturer bail

Femi Adi/Kaduna A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Kaduna on Monday granted bail to Kaduna State University, KASU, lecturer, Dr.…
Atiku is PDP’s best shot at presidency - Namadi Sambo

EFCC raids Namadi Sambo’s office

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in search of more evidence on the unravelling $2.1 billion arms…