The Federal Government and Southwest governors have finally agreed on the newly established Western Nigeria Security Network, code named Operation Amotekun. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo met with the governors of the region […]
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Bayelsa IPOB replies IYC over alleged utterances by its zonal chair
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu, Nnewi The Bayelsa State branch of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday replied the Ijaw Youth Congress Central Zonal Chairman, Mr Olorogun Kennedy over his alleged unguarded […]
Amotekun: FG, South West Govs agree
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—THE Federal Government and Governors of the South West States yesterday reached and agreement that legal framework should be put in place on the establishment of the regional security […]
Transparency International Corruption Report: We’re vindicated ― PDP
By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Thursday said the damning 2019 corruption index report on Nigeria by Transparency International, TI, is a vindication of its stand that corruption has worsened […]
I will continue from where Ihedioha stopped ―Uzodinma
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzidinma By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma has said that his administration will continue from where his predecessor stopped. Uzodinma of the […]
I will continue from where Ihedioha stopped ―Uzodinma
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzidinma By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma has said that his administration will continue from where his predecessor stopped. Uzodinma of the […]
BUA, Seplat, Dangote Cement lift NSE Index higher by 0.5%
Nigerian Stock Exchange By Peter Egwuatu The equities market on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE ended today’s session Thursday in the green as the All Share Index, ASI gained 45 bases points, […]
I feel excited being part of National Economic Council — Uzodinma
The Newly sworn in Imo Governor, Chief Hope Uzodinma, says he feels excited and encouraged being part of the National Economic Council (NEC). Uzodinma spoke with State House Correspondents on the sidelines […]
Drug Abuse fuelling crimes in FCT, minister says, vows action
Muhammad Musa Bello By Omeiza Ajayi Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has declared that his administration will not allow the territory to become a haven for illicit drug […]
Suspected bandits strike in Zamfara, kill 28, injure others
Suspected bandits have killed 28 while several others have sustained different degrees of injuries on Tuesday and Wednesday nights in recent attacks in Babban Rafi village of Gummi Local Government Area of […]
Babachir Lawal grass cutting scandal: What happened in court on Thursday
The trial of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal was on Thursday stalled in FCT High Court, Maitama, on account of illegible prosecution witness document. Mr Aminu Ahmed, […]
Shocking: Bobrisky begins menstruation
Popular Nigerian male barbie and socialite Bobrisky gives hint on his monthly menstruation. In a post shared on his Instagram page, he claimed that he is currently on his monthly period. Also […]
Saraki’s family takes fresh decision over demolition of ‘Ile Arugbo’ by Kwara govt
Strong indications emerged Thursday that Dr Bukola Saraki’s family is ready for an out of court settlement over the controversial ownership of land on which ‘Ile Arugbo’ house is located in Ilorin, […]
Creative Industry, fastest growing sector of Nigerian economy — Lai Mohammed
Zambia Minister of Tourism and Arts, Mr Ronald Chitotella, Sierra-leone Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Dr Memunatu Pratte, and Nigeria Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed at the 11th […]
Malabu: EFCC arraigns Adoke, six others for corruption
Adoke Ikechukwu Nnochiri – Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Thursday, arraigned the former Attorney- General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke (SAN) at the High […]
State Governors take decision to address Right of Way charges in Nigeria
The Nigerian Governors Forum, has resolved to address the lingering issue of Right of Way, RoW, charges in a bid to deepen broadband penetration in the country and promote a Digital Economy […]
BREAKING: Amotekun will not stand – Buhari govt replies Tinubu, Falana, South West govs
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, said the U-turn made by legal icon, Mr Femi Falana, justified Federal Government’s stance that the establishment of the operation of […]
Rohingya: UN court orders Myanmar to prevent genocide
Rohingya: UN court orders Myanmar to prevent genocide The UN’s highest court ordered Myanmar on Thursday to do everything in its power to prevent the genocide of Rohingya Muslims, as international justice […]
Oyo LGs: Mind your business – Makinde govt replies AGF Malami
Oyo State Government has rejected the intervention of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) in the raging controversy over local government dissolution in the state. Attorney-General […]
EFCC vs Maina: Court being threatened – Justice Abang
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, failed to deliver ruling on Abdulrasheed Maina, ex-chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT)’s application for variation of his bail conditions. Justice Okon Abang, who […]
Insurgency in Nigeria: Focus less on IDP camps – Zulum tells Refugee Commission
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has asked that interventions from the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons focus on creating permanent resettlement houses for displaced persons as […]
Breaking: Victor Moses completes Inter move
Victor Moses The Nigeria international had signed his contract two days ago, after passing his medical in Milan, but the paperwork needed from his last club Fenerbahce hadn’t come through. Since January […]
Your hands are stained with blood – Pastor Giwa tells President Buhari
The Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ, Adewale Giwa, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to take decisive action to prevent further killing of citizens by terrorist groups in […]
Breaking: Amotekun remains illegal-AGF, Malami insists
..Says Nigeria’s constitution makes no room for regional army Soni Daniel, Abuja For the second time in about a week, the Federal Government has declared the Southwest Security outfit, Operation Amotekun, as […]
Breaking: Amotekun remains illegal-AGF, Malami insists
..Says Nigeria’s constitution makes no room for regional army Soni Daniel, Abuja For the second time in about a week, the Federal Government has declared the Southwest Security outfit, Operation Amotekun, as […]
Edo guber: PDP wants Buhari to sign electoral amendment bill
President Muhammadu Buhari The Edo chapter of the PDP on Thursday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the 2015 Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law before the Edo governorship election, scheduled […]
BREAKING: Amotekun: Osinbajo, South West governors meet in Abuja
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently in a meeting with the South West Governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting is coming 24 hours after the national leader of the All […]
Hernandez joins LA Galaxy from Sevilla
Hernandez Mexico striker Javier Hernandez has joined Major League Soccer team LA Galaxy from Sevilla, the La Liga club announced on Tuesday. “Sevilla and Los Angeles Galaxy have reached an agreement for […]
Hausa Christians mourn slain Adamawa CAN chairman, Andimi
Late Rev. Lawan Andimi By Sam Eyoboka The Hausa Christians Foundation (HACFO) has described the gruesome murder of Rev. Lawan Andimi by Boko Haram Islamic fundamentalists as barbaric and most unkind. “It […]
Sugar: Court acquits ex-Oyo Assembly Chief Whip
Adeola Badru – Ibadan The Oyo State High Court on Thursday discharged and acquitted the immediate-past Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Olafisoye Akinmoyede, of complicity in the […]
World Education Day: UNICEF host maiden edition in Kano, Borno
By Bashir Bello The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF is to host the maiden edition of the International Day of Education in Kano and Borno state. UNICEF Education Specialist, Muntaka Muhammad disclosed […]
Court rejects exparte application seeking Oshiomhole removal as APC Chair
Adams Oshiomhole By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja A Federal Capital Territory FCT High Court in Jabi has refused to grant the Exparte Application filed by the National Vice Chairman, North East of […]
South West Speakers declare support for Amotekun
The Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, on Thursday, declared that Speakers from the six states in the South West geo-political zone are in full support of the recently […]
Anglican Bishops blast Mbaka, warn him to face his ministry
…Reject Imo judgment …Call for resignation of CJN … Condemn killing of CAN chairman in Adamawa By Anayo Okoli THE Bishops of Anglican Church have rejected the Supreme Court judgment on the […]
Uzodinma: APGA speaks on collapsing into APC in Imo
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has dismissed talks making the rounds that its Imo State chapter, has collapsed into the governing All Progressives Congress (APC). This was even as APGA leadership […]
EFCC vs Adoke: What happened in court during trial of Jonathan’s ex-Minister
The former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke, and six other co-defendants charged with 42 counts in connection with the controversial 1.09 billion dollars settlement agreement on Malabu Oil Block, on Thursday, […]
Amotekun: Osinbajo, governors meet in Aso Rock
Osinbajo Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday met behind closed -doors with the South West Governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting started immediately after the expanded […]
Amotekun: Osinbajo, governors meet in Aso Rock
Osinbajo Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday met behind closed -doors with the South West Governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting started immediately after the expanded […]
Daniel James says struggling Man Utd must improve quickly
Daniel James admitted Manchester United’s performance against Burnley “simply wasn’t good enough” after an embarrassing defeat that darkened the mood at the troubled club. Burnley triumphed at Old Trafford on Wednesday for […]
Corrections and clarifications
On January 23, 2020, we published a report with the headline: ‘’Akande allegedly rapes a 13-year-old girl.’’ The content captured a case at the Magistrates’ Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, on Thursday, […]
Amotekun: Osinbajo, South West Govs in closed-door meeting
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently meeting behind closed doors with the Governors of South West Governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting started immediately after […]
Dasuki withdraws application protesting his ‘illegal’ detention
Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd.), a former National Security Adviser (NSA), on Thursday, appeared before a Federal High Court, Abuja, for his trial on charges of money laundering and illegal possession of firearms […]
Safety: Enugu government demolishes structures encroaching on Akanu Ibiam Int’l Airport
…Reiterates commitment to timely reopening of the airport The Enugu State Government in furtherance of its commitment to the timely and successful completion of the rehabilitation of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, […]
$1.09bn Malabu Scam: Adoke, 6 others plead not guilty
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke and six other co-defendants charged on 42 counts in connection with the $1.09 billion settlement agreement on Malabu Oil Block, on Thursday pleaded not guilty. […]
No Corps member infected with Lassa fever in ondo ―NYSC
Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, Director General Of The National Youth Service Corps, NYSCNYSC Dayo Johnson – Akure The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) allayed fears that some corps members serving in Ondo […]
EFCC vs Fani-Kayode: What happened in court on Thursday
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday, stalled the alleged N5.9bn fraud trial of a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode The trial was stalled due to the absence of one […]
Olatoye’s Murder: Court acquits ex-Oyo lawmaker, 3 others
Late Olatoye Temitope (aka Sugar) Ola Ajayi – Ibadan An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has discharged and acquitted former Oyo State House of Assembly Chief whip, Hon. Olafisoye Akinmoyede […]
N614bn bailout deductions: Governors insist on Review of payment Process
…Take steps to check outbreak of Lassa fever By Henry Umoru THE thirty- six State Governors under the aegis of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) Thursday agreed that there should be a review […]
Armed robbers invade MTN office, steal N4.5m
The Kebbi Police Command have confirmed the invasion of MTN office in Tudun Wada area of Birnin Kebbi by three armed robbers on Wednesday. The Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Nafi’u Abubakar, […]
Russian stand-up comedian flees abroad as police probe jokes
Aleksandr Dolgopolov A young Russian comedian has fled the country after learning of a police probe into jokes from one of his stand-up shows, his lawyer told AFP on Thursday. The comedian, […]
