Nigeria, Ghana Immigration in reconciliatory talks after deportation spree
Manchester City back on top after beating Fulham 2-0
Manchester City are back to the top of the Premier League as they condemned strugglers Fulham to their eighth consecutive defeat, winning 2-0. Pep Guardiola’s side quickly established their superiority in the west London sunshine, with Bernardo Silv…
Support Lawan, Gbaja or leave -Tinubu issues strong warning to APC lawmakers about next Senate President, Speaker
'How Fayose’s aide coordinated evacuation of N1.2 Billion cash'
A prosecution witness, Biodun Oshodi, has narrated how Abiodun Agbele, an aide to a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, coordinated the movement of N1.2bn slush funds in the build-up to the Ekiti State governorship election in 2014. Agbe…
I will leave Nigeria better than I met it - Buhari vows
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he wants to leave the country better than he met it when he assumed office four years ago. The President recently won a second term in office which will take effect from May 29 and run till 2023. He spoke on …
Many killed as Boko Haram terrorists loot bank in Adamawa
Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a commercial bank in Michika area of Adamawa State, vandalising an Automated Teller Machine and attacking customers. The troops of the Nigerian Army attached to the 143 Battalion and 115 Task Force Brigade later m…
Theresa May’s Brexit deal defeated for the third time
On the day that Britain was originally scheduled to leave the European Union, lawmakers continued their impasse, voting down Prime Minister Theresa May’s stripped-down withdrawal agreement for the third time. The House of Commons voted 334 to 286 ag…
Shocking revelation of Boko Haram insurgents’ ‘wives’: ‘We saw hell in Sambisa forest’
‘Wives’ of Boko Haram commanders who returned from Sambisa Forest after their escape have continued to be stigmatised by their community members who have lost trust in them. United by grief, ‘wives’ of Boko Haram commanders had different tales to te…
We need $40 Billion to interconnect Nigeria by rail – Amaechi
The hope for Nigeria’s interconnectivity by rail may not be coming any time soon, as the cost of completing the project is estimated at $40 billion. The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, made this known during the inspection of the Lagos-I…
Tinubu is a courageous politician – Gbenga Daniel
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Bola Hammed Tinubu has been described as a courageous politician who would not relent in any cause he believes in. Former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel stated this in his …
“You Only Arrest Yahoo Boys, Is Tinubu Above The Law?” – Reno Omokri To EFCC Boss
Popular critic of the President Mubammadu Buhari led administration, Reno Omokri jas questioned the integrity of the boss of the anti-graft agency in Nigeria. Omokri has questioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) fight against co…
Pastor arrested for allegedly infecting minors with HIV in Lagos
The Lagos State police command says it has arrested a clergyman, Rev. Ezuma Chizemdere of ‘Jesus Intervention Household Ministry’ Ejigbo Lagos for allegedly defiling and infecting some minors with HIV virus. According to a statement on Friday by the…
Trump threatens to shut border with Mexico
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to shut the border with Mexico in the coming week, if the southern neighbour failed to prevent migrants from reaching and crossing the frontier. “If Mexico doesn’t immediately stop ALL illegal immigration comin…
My son wonders why people criticize me in Argentina - MESSI
Lionel Messi revealed on Friday how he struggles to deal with criticism of his performances for Argentina’s national team, saying that even his six-year-old son was questioning why he was judged so harshly in his country. The 31-year-old’s return to…
Buhari supporter dies on her way to NYSC camp
Agomie Ummie Mimie, a supporter of President Muhammadu Buhari in the just concluded election, has died, on her way to the National Youth Service Corps camp in Kaduna. Agomie reportedly died in an accident on the way to the camp. Reacting to the news…
Police arrest teacher who allegedly forced Lagos schoolgirl to give oral sex for marks
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a teacher at Fazir- I - Omar Senior High School in Iwaya , Yaba area of the state for allegedly forcing an 18 - year- old pupil, Mary ( not real name ), to perform oral sex on him in return for marks. Spea…
Nigeria expecting three power helicopters - Air chief
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has said the Nigerian Air Force is expecting two Agusta 109 Power helicopters and one Mi-35M attack helicopter to deal with security challenges across the country. The air chief stated this o…
Pastors kill brother-in-law for preventing church service in Ogun
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two pastors, Chukwuka Stephen and Ejim Stephen, for allegedly killing their brother-in-law, Peter Chukwuyem, in the Papa-Ibafo area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Ab…
INEC declares PDP’s Fintiri winner of Adamawa governorship election
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ahmadu Fintiri, has been declared winner of the Adamawa State governorship election. The Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Andrew Haruna, declared the result on Friday morning in Yola after the …
Nigeria denied foreign loans over herdsmen/farmers’ clashes – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government on Thursday lamented the alleged misrepresentation of the clashes between herdsmen and farmers by the foreign media, saying it was forced to lobby them to manage the bad press. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji L…
FG unveils pension plan for 80 million informal sector workers
President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled a Micro Pension Plan for people operating in the informal sector of the economy, even as he promised to halt the rot in the nation’s pension system. The President, while unveiling the pension plan on Thursday …
Buhari meets Security Chiefs in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors with Service Chiefs and security heads at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting was expected to deliberate on the security situation in the country. The security heads are also expe…
Chocolate City announces deal with American giant, Warner Music Group
Chocolate City, one of Nigeria’s leading music label, has sealed a music deal with Warner Music Group(WMG), also known as Warner Music, American multinational entertainment and record label conglomerate. Mr Audu Maikori, Group Chief Executive Office…
VIDEO: Pope Francis prevents people from kissing his ring
The mystery of why Pope Francis repeatedly withdrew his right hand as a long line of people bowed and tried to kiss it this week has been resolved – he did not want to spread germs. “It was a simple question of hygiene,” Vatican spokesman Alessandro…
Wike sets up panel to probe 2019 election violence in Rivers
Rivers State Governor , Nyesom Wike , has inaugurated a judicial commission of inquiry to investigate the violence , killings and other related matters that occurred during the February 23 and March 9 , 2019 general elections in the state. Wike also…
Why inconclusive elections are rampant - INEC explains
As it presented certificates of return to Kaduna state Governor Nasir El-Rufai and 34 elected house of assembly members in Kaduna on Thursday, The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why inconclusive elections have become …
Osun Election: APC's Oyetola asks Appeal Court to reverse tribunal’s decision
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, who contested the last governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has asked the Court of Appeal in Abuja to reverse the majority judgment given on March 22 by the Osun State…
Amosun snubs Tinubu’s 67th birthday colloquium
Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, failed to attend the 11th Bola Tinubu Colloquium, which held in Abuja on Thursday. Amosun was the only governor from the South-West that failed to attend the colloquium, which is held yearly in commemoration of …
Tinubu warns Buhari's government - 'Don't try to increase VAT'
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, on Thursday urged the Federal Government not to increase the Value Added Tax. He said an increase in VAT will reduce the spending capacity of the people and might increase hardship. …
Rivers Accord Party gov candidate, Lulu-Briggs wants governorship polls cancelled
Mr. Dumo Lulu- Briggs, the Accord Party governorship candidate in Rivers State, has called for the cancellation of the March 9 Governorship and House of Assembly elections for lack of credibility. Lulu-Briggs made the call in an interview with the N…
Married woman dies while spending night with polygamous lover
The Plateau Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old man, Gundumi Saya, over the death of his married lover, one Mrs. Hajara Markus, who died while spending the night with him. According to the Police charge sheet currently before Justice Daniel Lo…
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