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10 Yahoo Yahoo apprentices arrested in Abuja, academy head on the run

Ten apprentices learning the intricacies of computer-related fraud known as ‘Yahoo-Yahoo’, have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes…

Breaking: Buhari hits Daura again on four-day official visit

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived his hometown, Daura, Katina State for a four-day official visit.
Covid-19: Nigeria removes India from restricted countries’ list. Above image is PSC Chairman Boss Mustapha.

COVID-19: FG contemplates lockdown in Lagos, Abuja, Plateau

The Federal Government is contemplating lockdown in part of Lagos, Abuja, Plateau and Kaduna, as COVID-19 cases shot up in…

Another 424 Nigerians stranded in Saudi Arabia arrive Abuja

Another 424 Nigerians stranded in Saudi Arabia arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Friday.

Service Chiefs: Buhari writes National Assembly for confirmation

President Muhammadu Buhari has written the National Assembly for confirmation of the new Service Chiefs.

Smear campaign against Buhari coming, Aso Rock alerts Nigerians

Another orchestrated smear campaign against President Muhammadu Buhari, using some online newspapers and blogs, is on the way, the presidency…

Lagos aggravates Nigeria’s daily COVID-19 grim record for Thursday

Lagos has aggravated Nigeria's daily COVID-19 record for Thursday after it reported 536 cases, making the NCDC jack up the…

Breaking: Shell loses case against 4 Nigerian farmers in Dutch court

A Dutch appeal court has ruled that the Nigerian branch of Shell has to pay compensation to four Nigerian farmers…

Buhari writes National Assembly, seeks confirmation of Service Chiefs

President Muhammadu Buhari sent a letter to Senate President Ahmad Lawan, seeking confirmation of the recently appointed service chiefs.
Flashback: October 19, 2016, some of the 21 freed Chibok schoolgirls received by Buhari at Aso Rock

JUST IN: Army rescues additional Chibok schoolgirls six years nine months after

The Nigerian Army has rescued some of the still missing Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram in April 2014. No…

TI rating: PDP blows hot; knocks Buhari, APC leaders

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said the abysmal 2020 corruption index report on Nigeria by Transparency International (TI) further confirmed…
Sani Abacha

$2.4b Abacha loot returned to Nigeria, $192m still in UK, France, Jersey

Swiss lawyer Enrico Monfrini, hired by the Nigerian government to help trace the billions looted by kleptocrat General Sani Abacha…
COVID-19 cases soar in Nigeria

COVID-19 cases fall sharply in Nigeria, Lagos missing on infections list

COVID-19 cases fell below 1,000 on Thursday in Nigeria, but Lagos, epicentre of the virus is conspicuously missing on the…
IGP Mohammed Adamu sends detectives to Benue to probe attack on Samuel Ortom

Police Service Commission promotes 9 CPs to AIGs, 20,365 others

The Police Service Commission, PSC, has approved the promotion of 20,356 senior Police Officers.

Corruption Index: Buhari slams TI report, data under study

The Buhari Presidency hotly disputed the latest corruption index published by Transparency International that ranked Nigeria 149th among 183 countries.

I will not allow religious prejudice to influence my decisions, policies – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday vowed not to allow religious prejudice and partisanship influence his decisions and policies.

Obasanjo almost put an end to my military career 21 years ago – Buratai

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai says former Military Head of State, Olusegun Obasanjo almost put an…

You will soon lose credibility – Nigeria replies Amnesty International

The Federal Government said Amnesty International (AI) is becoming an irritant with disinformation and double standard and will soon lose…
Bandits invade Kaduna mosques, shoot seven worshippers dead

Gun-battle in Edo: Vigilantes repel herdsmen attack, shoot one dead

A team of brave local vigilante operatives have repelled an attack by gun-wielding Fulani herdsmen who attacked their communities in…

Nigerian corruption worse: Transparency International gives Buhari bad news

Corruption in Nigeria is getting worse under President Muhammadu Buhari's watch. This is the verdict of Transparency International (TI) as…

EFCC hits Yahoo Yahoo boys in Osogbo again, 2 brothers, 6 others nabbed

EFCC operatives have swooped on Osogbo, the state of Osun capital again, arresting two brothers and six others for suspected…

Ifeanyi Okowa hit by cruel double death blows

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa mourned at two fronts Thursday: he lost his 88 year-old father, Sir Arthur Okorie Okowa and also…

Service chiefs need Senate confirmation: Keyamo, 4 other SANs tackle Buhari

The service chiefs appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, need the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate to clothe their…
Sunday Igboho and Ooni of Ife

Fulani herdsmen: Ooni sends warning to Sunday Ighoho

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has advised Sunday Adeyemo, well known as Sunday Igboho, not to take laws into…

Sunday Igboho’s eviction notice to Fulani herdsmen illegal – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has attacked Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho for issuing quit notice to Fulani herdsmen in Igangan,…

Army unleashes 300 female soldiers on bandits on deadly Kaduna-Abuja Expressway

The Nigerian Army has deployed 300 female soldiers to battle bandits and kidnappers on the deadly Kaduna-Abuja Expressway.
COVID-19

Nigeria reports second highest daily COVID-19 deaths as cases soar

Nigeria reports second highest COVID-19 deaths in a single day on Wednesday as new cases soar in the country.
Fani-Kayode says Obidients and members of the "GEN-Z" generation, who are calling for a coup, are naive, gullible, ignorant and irresponsible

I’m ashamed of Southwest governors – Fani-Kayode

Critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has attacked Southwest governors for meeting with Miyetti Allah over herdsmen’s menace in the region, saying he…

Why I met with Buhari in Abuja – Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has explained the reason he met with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Wednesday.
Plan your movement: Lagos releases important information on Third Mainland Bridge

FG to shut Third Mainland Bridge for another 72 hours 

The Federal Controller of Works Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola on Wednesday announced another three days of total shutdown of the…