Buhari orders probe of SGF, others
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to commence investigation of the Read more
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My agric policy, an inspiration from God –Umahi
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has said that his agricultural policy, which resulted in massive rice production this year, was an inspiration from God. He Read more
Nigerians groan over ‘crazy’ electricity bills
Stories by Adewale Sanyaolu This may not be cherry news for millions of Nigerians expecting to witness an end to the menace of estimated bill, Read more
ECOWAS urge Nigeria, others to reform economies
ABUJA (Reuters) – A West African bloc called on Nigeria and other countries to undergo “necessary structural reforms” to improve their economies, as a collapse Read more
Crime Control: Ekiti launches ‘Operation Flush’
In the bid to reduce crime by complementing other crime fighting outfits, Ekiti State Government on Friday launched a special patrol team named ‘Operation Flush’. Read more
Nnamdi Kanu, Peter Obi and Ike Ekweremadu named Igbo Distinguished Personalities.
A coalition of human right groups operating in the South-East has named Nnamdi Kanu, Peter Obi and Ike Ekweremadu as the three distinguished Igbo personalities Read more
Sultan of Sokoto visits Enugu to honour Rangers, inaugurate projects
His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar is among the dignitaries expected to attend tomorrow’s grand reception being organized by the Read more
Road Accident Claims three Along Benin-Asaba-Onitsha Express Way
From Paul Osuyi, Asaba At least three persons have reportedly lost their lives in two separate accidents along Asaba axis of the Benin-Asaba-Onitsha expressway. This Read more
Buhari has revived NDDC, says Niger Delta cleric
By Enyeribe Ejiogu Notwithstanding the reservations being expressed by some stakeholders in the Niger Delta over the outcome of President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent meeting with Read more
FIRS seals more tax-defaulting companies
The Federal Inland Service (FIRS), on Friday, continued its crackdown on tax-defaulting companies in Abuja. FIRS enforcement team leader, Ruth Mandeun, led the team to Read more
Ex-president Jonathan speaks: Why I surrendered to Buhari
Contrary to the claim in some quarters that Dr. Goodluck Jonathan was pressured to concede defeat after the 2015 Presidential election, the former President yesterday Read more
Abia govt confirms receipt of N10.6bn Paris Club refund
Abia State Government has confirmed receiving N10.6 billion from the Federal Government, being the state’s share of the Paris Club refund. Commissioner of Finance, Mr. Read more
Trailer crushes roller skater to death
The Ebonyi Police Command has confirmed the crushing of a skater by an articulated vehicle in Abakaliki, on Friday evening. The state’s Police Public Relations Read more
Lecturers beg Ajimobi to pay 10 months’ salaries
Olufemi Atoyebi, Ibadan Members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki chapter, have appealed to the Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, to Read more
I can rob any taxi driver with ordinary biscuit – Suspect
Kunle Falayi Forty-nine-year-old Garba Ibrahim, a shoe seller-turned car dealer, found a niche in the robbery world. He simply specialised in robbing taxi drivers. In Read more
Army Boss Buratai tasks soldiers on selfless service
By Mohammed Lawal Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has advised graduating recruits to embrace selfless service, patriotism and high sense of Read more
Buhari calls for review of ECOWAS Treaty
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has stressed the need to review the ECOWAS Treaty in order to make the regional organisation more responsive to Read more
President Buhari celebrates 74th birthday
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday marked his 74th birthday anniversary with a special birthday parade and inspection of the Guard of Honour Read more
Nigeria’s telecoms companies are not father Christmas –Shittu, Minister of Communications
In this interview with OLUFEMI ATOYEBI, the Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, insists that his ministry had no hand in the recent increase in data Read more
We thought we were being haunted by ghosts –Tenants of house where boy was found inside the wall
Tunde Ajaja Last Friday, December 9, 2016, people across the country and beyond were alerted to the news of a 16-year-old boy, identified as Aduragbemi, Read more
I attracted kids with sweets, fried yam – Kidnap suspect
Ogbonnaya Ikokwu, Umuahia A child traffic suspect identified as Roland Egbe, who was paraded by the Commissioner of Police in Abia State, Mr. Adeleye Oyebade, Read more
NJC recommends judges for dismissal, retirement
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The National Judicial Council said on Friday that it had sanctioned a judge of Abia State High Court, Justice Ugbo Ononogbo, and Read more
Magu divides SANs, others
‘Sagay arrogating to himself president’s power’ By TUNDE THOMAS, VINCENT KALU, Lagos; DESMOND MGBOH, Kano Legal luminaries and prominent Nigerians are divided in their opinion Read more
“We Need Revolution Now”; This government is fascist, anti-people – Balarabe Musa
Former Governor of the Old Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa is reputed for his frankness. He speaks from his heart and says it the way Read more
Fr. Mbaka’s confession…
My transfer has brought about miracle explosion in my ministry From PETRUS OBI, ENUGU HIS transfer at a point became an issue as his followers Read more
What we’re doing to check herdsmen in Bayelsa -Dickson
By Willy Eya Governor Henry Seriake Dickson believes that his state, Bayelsa would continue to witness progress despite the dwindling fortunes of the nation’s economy. Read more
Biafra: Orji Uzor Kalu initiates peace move, visits Nnamdi Kanu in Kuje prison
From: Fred Itua, Apparently worried over the growing apprehension in the South-east, occasioned by the continuous detention of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra Read more
Group okays lift on Forex restriction
By Bolaji Buhari The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) on Friday lauded the Federal Government’s plans to lift foreign exchange restriction on Read more
Nigeria discovers crude oil in Borno
Nigeria has discovered huge crude oil concentration in Borno State, North East, raising the hope of the region joining the league of oil producers. Lagos state Read more
U.S. charges Nigerian with role in cyber scam targeting thousands
By Nate Raymond NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Nigerian man is facing U.S. charges that he participated in scams targeting thousands of victims globally in Read more