For the umpteenth time, President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday warned political actors in the forthcoming Edo State governorship election to shun any act capable of disrupting...
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, said on Monday Nigeria would resume international flights on August 29. Sirika, who announced this on his Twitter handle, however,...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede, on Monday picked a member of the state House of Assembly, Gboluga Ikengboju, as...
The presidency said on Monday that report submitted to the Federal Government recently revealed that significant progress had been recorded in the efforts at addressing the...
These 5 latest stories from the tech space will keep you updated with trends today: 1. Zazu launches pan-African Fintech network Union54 A Zambia-based fintech startup...
The Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti on Monday sentenced a 26-year-old man, Dele Ojo, to death by hanging for killing a farmer. Justice...
The immediate past Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, on Monday evening declared that there was no vacancy in the Government House despite the judgment of...
Former Nigeria international, John Mikel Obi has officially joined English Championship club, Stoke City on a one-year deal. The 33-year-old says he is hoping to help...
Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday flooded the streets of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, to celebrate Governor Duoye Diri’s sack by the...
Wallowing in excuses On August 10, President Muhammadu Buhari found fresh reasons for the never-ending Boko Haram insurgency in North-eastern States. While speaking during a meeting...
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has alleged that the Miyetti Allah and other groups are plotting against him. Ortom made the claim on Monday...
A 34-year-old quantity Surveyor and facilities manager, John Osagie Otema, has been sentenced to 50-years imprisonment for raping a 19-year-old student of UNILAG. Otema, an alumnus...
In preparation for the September 19 governorship election in Edo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Edo, Monday presented soft copies of the voters register...
The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Monday disclosed that some Nigerian students are procuring Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degrees from fake higher institutions of learning in...
Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to its 27-month high and for the 11th consecutive month in July, the statistics office said on Monday as the coronavirus pandemic disrupted...
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, was on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja for a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari....
The wife of late APC chieftain, Lanre Razak, Mrs Jumoke Razak, stated on Monday that her husband died after a brief illness and not of COVID-19....
Former Manchester City captain, Vincent Kompany has been appointed manager of Belgian club, Anderlecht after he announced retirement from playing. The 34-year-old, who began his career...
In an effort to curb the spate of criminal activities mostly aided by unidentified vehicles, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Nasarawa State Internal Revenue...
The Bayelsa State governor, Duoye Diri has filed an appeal against the Tribunal judgment which on Monday nullified the election that brought him to power. The...
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Godfrey Onyeama on Momday promised that the Nigerian Government will take urgent steps over the reported closure of shops belonging to...
The Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria FAAN has informed that it has launched a probe into allegations that some of its officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe...
Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Sunday evening said he had not visited conflict areas in Southern Kaduna because of the COVID-19 restrictions. Appearing on a Channels TV...
A Lagos Federal High Court has issued an order of Mareva injunction, restraining Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Limited from divesting or transferring its assets out of jurisdiction...
The Bayelsa State Governorship Petition Tribunal has nullified the election that produced Duoye Diri, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as governor of Bayelsa State. The...
The Independent Petroleum Marketers of Nigeria (IPMAN) in Anambra State has said that its proposed strike action over N13 million debt would be total. The body...
Oil prices jumped on Monday after reports that China plans to ship big volumes of United States crude in August and September, which suppressed worries over...
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has faulted the position of the Supreme Council of Sharia in Nigeria on what would bring a lasting solution to...
Political parties de-registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has advised the electoral umpire against wasting it’s time to appeal the judgment of the Court...
A retired Major General, Zamani Lekwot on Sunday responded to the call by the Supreme Council of Sharia in Nigeria that his execution would restore peace...
Following their exit from the Champions League, Barcelona have been criticized by a former player, Emmanuel Amuneke, of having mostly old players in the team. The...
Militant group, Al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack at an upscale beachfront hotel in the Somali capital of Mogadishu. Al-Shabab said they carried out...
The World Bank plans to give states in Nigeria $2.5 million each as performance-based grants provided they execute tax relief schemes for individuals and business owners...
A spate of violent shootings in the US city of Cincinnati, has left no fewer than 14 people injured and four other victims dead. According to...
The Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee in the South-West, Mr Dayo Ogungbenro, has denied reports that some governors elected on the platform of the...
Nigerian government’s spending on debt servicing came to N1.57 trillion in the first half of the year, Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem...
The faceoff between Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State and oil magnate, Prince Arthur Eze, took a new turn at the weekend, as the billionaire businessman...
Chairman of Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Professor Itse Sagay (SAN) has described Nigeria as a country at a crossroads and overwhelmed by corruption. He...
The former Deputy Governor at the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Obadiah Mailafia has confirmed his re-invitation by the Department of State Services (DSS) days after...
Six of Nigeria’s power plants were closed down between 8:15 pm on Thursday and 6 am on Saturday, leading to a slump of 1,190.3 megawatts (MW)...
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been involved in the printing of illegal...
The Osun State Government has ordered the fumigation of over 1,800 public and private schools in the state in a bid to curb the spread of...
These 10 top stories from Nigerian newspapers will interest you this morning. 1. Buhari has no hand in Na’Abba’s invitation by DSS —Presidency The presidency on...
Nigeria on Sunday night recorded 298 fresh COVID-19 cases. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), which confirmed this on its Twitter handle, said the fresh...
The Ogun State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the arrest of two suspected members of Eiye confraternity for allegedly unleashing terror on some communities in Ogijo...
The presidency on Sunday described as a publicity stunt, reports alleging that former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Umar Ghali Na’Abba, was invited by the...
The Ekiti State government on Sunday announced the temporary closure of pharmacies, supermarkets, and popular eating/drinking joints in Ado Ekiti over alleged violation of COVID-19 guidelines....
The Lagos State government on Sunday extended the operating hours for food and non-food markets in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Local Government and Community...
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, on Sunday revealed how he fell out with his predecessor, Rochas Okorocha. The governor, who addressed the All Progressives Congress (APC)...
English Premier League side, Manchester United have been knocked out of the Europa League after falling to a defeat to Spanish giants, Sevilla. The Red Devils...
