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ASUU set to call off strike after reaching agreement with Federal Govt

Barely last minute change, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, is set to call off its lingering strike after…

Buhari: I’ll equip military to defeat Boko Haram

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja met a delegation from Borno, and restated his administration’s unwavering determination to equip…
Countries granting visas to Nigerian youths are wicked - Amosun

2019: 6 commissioners resign from Gov Amosun’s cabinet

Six members of the Ogun State Executive Council have resigned their appointments to pursue various elective positions in the forthcoming…

Just IN: Gabon kills 2 leaders of aborted coup

The chief military rebel who led a failed coup in Gabon on Monday has been arrested and two of his…

Court begins trial of man attempting to print N20bn counterfeit Naira notes

The Department of State Services, DSS, on Tuesday began the trial of one Mr John Elem, alleged to have attempted…
NLC says its members arrested and detained during protests will now be paid allowance for the period of time their freedom are curtailed.

Labour holds nationwide protest Tuesday, backs down on strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has said it will on Tuesday hold a nationwide protest to drive its demand for…

Bus driver rapes 78-year old woman in Lagos

The police in Lagos on Monday arrested a 41-year-old commercial bus driver for allegedly raping a 78-year-old woman and causing…
Insecurity in Northern Nigeria

100 Boko Haram killed in fight with Nigerian troops

Troops have killed over 100 Boko Haram terrorists in recent various clearance operations in Yobe and Borno, the army said…

Buhari asks Tinubu to take charge of APC Presidential Campaign

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council and asked Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the…

Court restrains INEC from presenting Cole, Abe as governorship candidates

A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Monday restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from presenting…

News Analysis: Did America have foreknowledge of Gabon coup?

Did the United States have a foreknowledge of today’s coup in Gabon as it happened days after President Donald Trump…
Daily Trust newspaper reacts to protests by the Nigerian government over its report on the Samoa Agreement and promotion of LGBTQ rights

Breaking: Federal Govt orders army to vacate Daily Trust premises

The Nigerian Army has vacated the premises of the Daily Trust in Abuja, Maiduguri and Lagos, following a Federal Government…

Why soldiers invaded Daily Trust offices

Armed soldiers invaded some offices of the Daily Trust newspaper on Sunday in what might not be unconnected with the…

Court backs EFCC on seized $2.8m

A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has refused to vacate the interim forfeiture order granted on December 28, 2018…

Niger Delta Militant group bombs Conoil facility

A Niger Delta militant group, that styles itself Koluama Seven Brothers on Sunday said it carried out a “warning” strike…

SERAP issues 14-day ultimatum to Fashola to publish names of contractors who absconded with power projects money

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a Freedom of Information request to Babatunde Fashola, urging him to…

19 killed as commercial bus collided with trailer in Bauchi

Nineteen people have reportedly died in a motor accident along Gombe-Darazo road in Bauchi. The accident was said to have…

Buhari not my cousin, uncle – Amina Zakari

Buhari not my cousin, uncle – Amina Zakari

2019: CAN declares Jan. 10 National Day of prayers for elections

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared Jan. 10 as National Day of Prayers for peaceful, free, fair and…

NANS denies N150m bribery allegations from presidency

The leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has distance itself from the purported allegations by the Academic Staff…

Pirates abduct 6 Russian Sailors off West Africa

Six Russian Sailors have been abducted by pirates off the coast of Benin, the Russian Embassy in the West African…

NFF President Amaju Pinnick in trouble, Buhari orders his prosecution for fraud

The President of the Nigerian Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, is in trouble as President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered his prosecution…

Saraki using NASS to sabotage Buhari – Ndume

Former Leader of the Senate, Sen. Ali Ndume has said that the President of the Senate Dr Bukola Saraki was…

2019 Poll: Cherubim and Seraphim leaders visit Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday hosted the leadership of Cherubim and Seraphim who visited him at the Presidential Villa.

Video: How Dino Melaye slumped, rushed to Police Clinic

Embattled Senator, Dino Melaye collapsed after he handed himself over to the police on Friday and was rushed to a…

New minimum wage: FG, labour adjourn meeting

The Federal Government says it will continue negotiation with Organise Labour on Monday to prevent the threat of strike over…

Buhari, Aminat Zakari are not related – Presidency

The Presidency on Friday attacked the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over accusation that INEC's appointee, Hajiya Amina Zakari is a…
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) boss Hameed Ali urges Nigerians not to engage in smuggling or patronising smugglers in Easter message

Nigeria Customs generates N1.2trn in 2018

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated N1.2 trillion revenue for 2018.

IGP reverses self, recalls Imo CP, 14 others

Nigeria's topmost police chief has reversed his decision by recalling Dasuki Galadanchi to Imo State as the Commissioner of Police…
NLC says its members arrested and detained during protests will now be paid allowance for the period of time their freedom are curtailed.

Minimum wage: Labour begins consultation, mobilisation ahead Tuesday’s strike

The organised labour on Friday said it had started mobilisation of members ahead of the Jan. 8 strike over payment…