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Port Harcourt refinery to produce 5m litres of petrol daily – NNPC

The Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Joseph Dawha, on Thursday said the Port Harcourt Refinery…

Buhari to review UBE funding mechanism

Bolaji Abdullahi, the Deputy Director, Policy and Strategy, Buhari Campaign Organisation, has said that the present administration will review the…
Candidates writing JAMB examination using Computer-Based Test (CBT) system

NECO to introduce CBT in subsequent exams

The National Examination Council (NECO) will introduce Computer-Based Test (CBT) in objective papers of its subsequent examinations, says Dr Paddy…
Court grants EFCC interim order to freeze 1,146 bank accounts being investigated for unauthorized dealing in forex exchange, others

Lawyer slams EFCC for filing frivolous charges against Sylva, others

A legal practitioner, Abang Odok-Ogar has advised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to undertake thorough investigation in order…

NDLEA destroys 24 hectares of cannabis in Oyo

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a combined six hours joint operation on Thursday raided and destroyed 24…

Nobel laureate resigns over ‘girls’ comment

A top British scientist has resigned from his post at University College London after he was accused of sexism for…

Buhari commits $100m to Lake Chad Basin fight against Boko Haram

Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari has committed $100 million to Lake Chad Basin fight against Islamist sect, Boko Haram today during…

Hand new Oyingbo Market to us, traders tell Ambode

Alhaja Basira Balogun, the women leader in Oyingbo market, on Thursday appealed to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to hand over the…

Hammer House of Horror star, Christopher Lee dies at 93

Christopher Lee, British Actor who portrayed villains and became best known for his role as Count Dracula in the famous…

Cholera kills 500 Nigeria – UNICEF

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has said that more than 500 people had died as a result of cholera…

Man Rapes His 14-Year Old Daughter

Josephine Odum-John A 14-year-old SS1 student in a secondary school in Ikorodu, Lagos, western Nigeria, has narrated how her 49-year…

Man Locks Wife Inside Room For 7 Months

Cyriacus Izuekwe A 20-year old housewife, Mercy Ekeh, has narrated how her husband, Kelechi Ekeh, 30, forced her to marry…

Senate Crisis: How The Clerk, Salisu Conspired With PDP

Facts have emerged concerning the despicable role the Clerk of the National Assembly, Alhaji Salisu Maikasuwa, played in the emergence…

UPDATE: Ogogoro death toll rises to 68

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The death toll of those who have died after consuming the locally brewed gin popularly known as…

Oil prices fall as World Bank cuts economic growth outlook

Crude oil futures fell on Thursday as the World Bank cut its global economic growth forecast, ending a two-day rally…

NASS: Saraki’s emergence triumph of rule of law, LP Nat Sec

The National Secretary of Labour Party (LP), Mr Kayode Ajulo, says the emergence of Bukola Saraki as Senate President, is…

Court strikes out theft charge against sex worker

A Mararaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Nasarawa State on Thursday struck out a case of `lover’ property theft against a…

We want to return home, IDPs tell Taraba Govt

Some Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Mutum- Biyu, Taraba, on Thursday called on the Federal and State Government to provide…

Ambode declares June 12 Public Holiday

Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday declared Friday, June 12 as a Work Free Day in commemoration…

PICTURES: Aso Rock Villa undergoing renovations

It is not only the leadership that has changed in Aso Rock, the presidential villa is also changing. Here are…

Flying Eagles lose 1-0 to Germany, crash out of U-20 World Cup

Levin Oztunali’s first half goal was enough to take Germany through to the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup…

UN envoy quits role as mediator in Burundi crisis talks

BUJUMBURA (Reuters) – The United Nations special envoy to the Great Lakes region has quit his role facilitating talks between…

Residents of Zaki Biam in Benue are in safe hands – DHQ

The military on Wednesday allayed the fear of Zaki Biam residents in Benue on fear reprisal attack This information was…

N19.2bn Theft: Judge wrong to dismiss case against Timipre Sylva – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has faulted the decision of the Federal High Court Abuja, which dismissed the…

Boko Haram: 2,100 victims to benefit from UN rebuilding of North East

The UN has commenced the first phase of providing livelihoods and early recovery support scheme to 700 women and youths…

Auditor general cites lack of oversight for Senate spending mess

A fishing trip, contracts for professional services and one senator’s own 50th wedding anniversary celebration are some of the ineligible…

CBC host fired for taking secret cut in art deals

CBC journalist facilitated sales of art to wealthy Canadians he dealt with in his job — including one buyer who…

Husband seeks divorce over unknown pregnancy

A businessman, Samson Muse, on Wednesday urged an Ojo Customary Court in Lagos to dissolve his three-year-old marriage over his…

Wike pledges to partner Buhari, business community

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has assured of his administration’s desire to partner with the President Muhammadu…

Reps urge police to investigate death of corps members

The House of Representatives on Wednesday, urged the Police to investigate injuries and untimely death of some National Youth Service…