NAIJ.COMTsohon shugaban majalisar dattawa Sanata Ken Nnmani ya koma APCNAIJ.COMTsohon shugaban majalisar dattawa Sanata Ken Nnmani ya bayyana cewa tuni jam'iyyar PDP ta kwanta dama, don haka shima bari ya rabu da kwallon mangwaro ko ya huta da kuda...

NAIJ.COMUnjust retirement: 30 senior officers drag Buhari to courtNAIJ.COMSome retired senior police officers alleged that the inspector-general of police, Ibrahim Idris, while in an acting capacity wrote to the presidency to retire 30 senior officers....

NAIJ.COM5 workers of former Jigawa governor arrested for stealing N100 millionNAIJ.COMThe Nigerian police on Thursday, January 19, arrested five domestic staff of former Jigawa state governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido for allegedly stealing N100 million. Sec...

Daily Post NigeriaI am not under investigation - Suswam replies Gov. OrtomDaily Post NigeriaFormer Governor of Benue State, Dr. Gabriel Suswam, has responded to the allegation levelled against him by his successor, Samuel Ortom, that he may have been u...

NAIJ.COMPresidency releases N375m to feed 700000 primary school pupilsNAIJ.COMGiving a media update in Abuja on Sunday, January 22, the senior special assistant on Media and Publicity to the vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande also disclosed th...

NAIJ.COMNigerians blast comedian for his skit on rapeNAIJ.COMIt all started when upcoming comedian Baba de Baba made a skit about 'forcefully sleeping' with a woman who refused his several advances after he had spent money on her. Nigerians bla...

News24 NigeriaOoni of Ife to turn ancient town to tourism havenNews24 NigeriaIle Ife-The Ooni of Ile- Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has pledged to turn the ancient city into a tourism haven to boost its economy and occupy its pride of place. Ogunwusi, rep...

NAIJ.COMDon't pray for Buhari to die in this time of recession, Anenih warns NigeriansNAIJ.COMChief Tony Anenih, a former chairman of the Board of Trustees of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), has reacted bitterly to the rumoured death of Pr...

The NewsConstituted Authority- Looking Beyond Governor AjimobiThe NewsFor the past few days after the news broke and the video of the Governor Ajimobi 'constituted authority' went viral, I have received hundreds of messages, phone calls and tag...

Daily Post NigeriaChurch leaders against FRCN Act are thieves – BakareDaily Post NigeriaBakare, who made this known on Sunday during his church service, described opponents of the law as lawless. According to him, by opposing the law, church leaders ...

NAIJ.COMHow we erase expiry dates from products - SuspectNAIJ.COMA 28-year-old woman, Nnenna Sunday, has confessed to the police in Abia state how she and her employer wipe out expiry dates from products and sell to unsuspecting members of the public. ...

Daily Post NigeriaKatsina University bans all Christian associations, approves Muslim groupDaily Post NigeriaThe management of the Umar Musa Yar'Adua University, Katsina, Katsina State, has banned every religious or tribal associations operating wi...

Daily Post NigeriaIt is an error for someone above 70 years to be in power – Dino MelayeDaily Post NigeriaThe Senator Representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye has stated that it is totally unacceptable for someone above 70 years to be ...

VanguardSuspected car thief fingers popular Ladipo spare parts dealerVanguardLAGOS—A 33-year-old barber, who was arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, while fleeing with vandalised vehicles parts from a company in Victoria Island, Lagos...

VanguardAir Force probe panel visits BornoVanguardABUJA— A six-man board commissioned by the Nigerian Air Force to investigate the misfire in Rann village, Borno State, has arrived the state. The board is chaired by Chief of Standards and Evaluation,...

Daily Post NigeriaNANS gives Ajimobi 7-day ultimatum to reopen LAUTECHDaily Post NigeriaThe National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has given Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, a one-week ultimatum to reopen the Ladoke Akintola University ...

YNaijaLagos' new deal for the entertainment industryThe Nation NewspaperLagos has always been Nigeria's entertainment hub. Most of the nation's renowned entertainers literarily cut their teeth in Lagos. Many iconic and world famous Nigerian...

NAIJ.COMFake TVC journalist nabbed in LagosNAIJ.COMSoji Gboye, a fake journalist who claimed to be working with Television Continental (TVC), has been arrested by operatives of the Lagos state task force. Vanguard reports that the 36-year-old was picke...

NAIJ.COMHe is a loudmouth, immature and uneducated politician - Kashamu blasts FayoseNAIJ.COMSenator Buruji Kashamu who is representing the Ogun east senatorial district in the national assembly, has said the PDP Governor's forum made a mistake pic...

YNaijaApostle Suleiman gets it all wrong with his hateful, inciting preachingYNaijaFor the past 24 hours, a video has been spreading on social media showing Apostle Johnson Suleiman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, an Auchi-based church ...

Daily Trust13-year-old killed, as unknown gunmen attack village in KadunaDaily TrustA 13-year-old boy, Yahaya Musa has been killed in Zankan village, a Fulani settlement in Kaura Local government Area of Kaduna state, Daily Trust has gathered. The gunm...

Daily Post NigeriaSouthern Kaduna: Why some Nigerians believe Buhari behind killings - OnaiyekanDaily Post NigeriaThe Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has warned that the ongoing killing in South Kaduna is a d...

Naija247newsDiezani Reacts to Numerous Allegations, Says I'll No Longer Remain SilentNaija247newsNigeria's former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has reacted to the several allegations of fraud leveled against her. Alison-Madueke'...

NAIJ.COMBuhari support group warns Nwodo not to incite IgbosNAIJ.COMThe Buhari support Organisation (BSO) has warned that statements made by the new president of the Ohaneze Ndigbo, Nnia Nwodo may affect Igbo's chances of clinching the presidency i...

NAIJ.COM26-year-old son of Nigerian Diplomat jailed for life for assault and murder of a prostitute in Scotland (photos)NAIJ.COM26-year-old son of Nigerian diplomat, Bala Chinda, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the assault and murder of Nor...

VanguardMy DSS, NJC story, N632m allegedly traced to my bank account – Ex-Enugu CJVanguardJustice Innocent Umezulike, the compulsorily retired Chief Judge of Enugu State, was a professor of law before going into the Bench. He was among the judges who...

BusinessDayAmbode: Lake Rice and food securityBusinessDayOne of the outstanding features of the last Yuletide celebration was the launch of the now popular Lake Rice by the highly resourceful Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State. A creative partner...

Nigerian ObserverEdo Gov. To Partner ITF In Developing Human CapitalNigerian ObserverBENIN CITY: The Executive Governor of Edo State Mr. Godwin Obaseki said his government will partner with the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) to develop human capacity s...

Daily Post NigeriaSouthern Kaduna killings: Governor El-Rufai worsening situation with hate speech - SOKAPUDaily Post NigeriaThe Southern Kaduna Peoples Union, SOKAPU, has accused Governor Nasir El-Rufai of using hate speech to distort history over end...

VanguardObama, Trump and the lessons for Africa, by Prof. AkinterinwaVanguardA former Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Prof. Bola Akinterinwa, in this piece, speaks on the legacy of the immediate past Presiden...

SaharaReporters.comNBA Plans To Meet Buhari Over Delay In Appointing Substantive Chief Justice Of NigeriaSaharaReporters.comThe leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed displeasure over the delay in the appointment of a substantiv...

Daily Post NigeriaCorrupt Senators against Buhari, desperate to ground EFCC - CACOLDaily Post NigeriaThe Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL has backed reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has resubmitted the name of the acting Cha...

WorldStagePREMIUM TIMES thanks everyone for support, solidarityWorldStageWe at PREMIUM TIMES hereby express our profound gratitude to all who showed support and solidarity with us when our journalists, Dapo Olorunyomi and Evelyn Okakwu, were arrested b...

TheCableCorps members posted to Borno not starting orientation till FebruaryTheCableOrientation for the 2016 Batch 'B' (Stream II) corps members posted to Borno will not commence on the same date as others. This was made known by the management...

BusinessDay​​Nigeria moves WTO closer to Trade Facilitation AgreementBusinessDayNigeria helped the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) quest for trade facilitation closer by becoming the 107th WTO member to ratify the organisation's the Trade ...

Leadership NewspapersBetween South-West APC Accord And Tacit Moves For Another Mega PartyLeadership Newspapersnot only portend that the political structure of the zone has been altered, it also shows that the political unity of the region is threatened...

SaharaReporters.comPresident Buhari Resubmits Ibrahim Magu's Name As EFCC ChairmanSaharaReporters.comPresident Muhammadu Buhari has once again submitted the name of Ibrahim Magu, the current acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Comm...

NAIJ.COMWhat Obasanjo and Jonathan discussed when they metNAIJ.COMThe two ex-presidents had a discussion about Nigeria and Jonathan's plans now that he no longer rules the country. Former president Obasanjo also allegedly promised to nominate Jonat...

Daily Post NigeriaDirector inserts hot electric heater into his son's anus for being gayDaily Post NigeriaA Director of Planning in one of the juicy ministries in Borno State, (names withheld) has been arrested by the state Police Command for alleg...

VanguardBuhari, Osinbajo, Okowa, others extol Delta's oldest monarch at 100VanguardPRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, the state governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, A...

Nigeria TodaySecurity operatives disperse Pro-Biafran protesters, shoot 15, arrest 70VanguardTHERE was panic yesterday as over 15 Pro-Biafran agitators, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and the Movement for the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, ...

Daily TrustWhy Nigeria should mind Trump's PresidencyDaily TrustBy Abbas Jimoh | Publish Date: Jan 21 2017 3:04AMNigeria has been an important ally of the United States for decades, but this relationship is being threatened by the unknown direction...

Daily TrustAfrican leaders need to emulate Jonathan, MahamaDaily TrustIt is very absurd for a president to refuse to quit office after losing an election, having ruled a country for 22 years. Yahya Jammeh seized power in a coup in 1994 and had remained...

Politics NigeriaI went into drug trafficking to revive my business — SuspectVanguardA 47-year-old textile merchant has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA with 4.4kgs of methamphetamine, valued at over N300 million at the...

WorldStageFCTA moves to review 38-yr-old Abuja master plan – MinisterVanguardMINISTER of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello disclosed yesterday that plans were on for a holistic review of the thirty- eight y...

TheCableFAAC shares N400bn as December allocationsThe Nation NewspaperThe three tiers of government yesterday shared N400 billion for December 2016 at the end of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting in Abuja. Addressing journalist...

The NewsIPOB disrupts business activities in P/HarcourtThe NewsBusiness activities were on Friday disrupted at Artillery area of Port Harcourt following the solidarity march by the Indigenuous People of Biafra (IPOB). The IPOB group, dressed in black a...

Bella NaijaPastor sleeps with my wife, says Dilkon, ex-Reps memberVanguardMr Leonard Dilkon, a former member of the House of Representatives, has accused his divorce-seeking wife of sleeping with her pastor and blamed him for the crisis in his marriage...

NAIJ.COMJonathan visits Obasanjo as Trump was inaugurated in US (Photos)NAIJ.COMContrary to earlier reports that former Nigeria president Goodluck Jonathan was invited to attend the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United State...

CHANNELS TELEVISIONOsinbajo Resumes As Acting President, Gets Update On The Gambia SituationCHANNELS TELEVISIONyemi-osinbajo Nigeria's acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday received updates and briefs on the Gambian situation and oth...

CHANNELS TELEVISIONFAAC: Monthly Allocation Increases By 13 Billion NairaCHANNELS TELEVISIONFAAC Allocation Increases By 13 Billion Naira The federal allocation committee says monthly allocation to the three tiers of government has increased by 13 bill...

TheCableDrama as Jonathan visits Obasanjo's villageTheCableThere was mild drama in the Ibogun hometown of former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Ogun state, on Friday, when ex-President Goodluck Jonathan came visiting. The immediate past president a...

NAIJ.COMRestructure Nigeria now, Balarabe Musa tells BuhariNAIJ.COMAlhaji Balarabe Musa has backed the clamour for the restructuring of Nigeria with the six geo-political zones serving as the federating units. Restructure Nigeria now, Balarabe Musa tel...

Daily Post NigeriaWhy more people die in Nigeria – Pat UtomiDaily Post NigeriaRespected educationist, Prof Pat Utomi has explained why more people die in Nigeria than any other country of the world. The erudite educationist said the reason might not ...

Leadership NewspapersKaduna killings: Perpetrators of violence whould not be treated like sacred cows – FalanaVanguardHuman rights activist and Lawyer, Femi Falana, has bared his mind on the various crises rocking the country, especially the killings...

The NewsPDP says defectors will pay political price for their `unwise decision'VanguardThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the defection of some of its elected officials to other parties as “unwise decision'' for which they w...

NewsweekPresident Muhammadu Buhari Travels to UK for Medical Check-up, Angering CitizensNewsweekNigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has left the West African country for a vacation in the U.K., where he will undergo medical checks, a decision which has...

Bella NaijaEmir Sanusi to Northerners: Stop Building Mosques; If you want to Help, Educate the Girl ChildBella NaijaThe Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has advised wealthy Muslims and other donor agencies to establish a foundation to promote girl-chi...

NAIJ.COMIgbo people need to stop complaining of marginalization - Ohanaeze NdigboNAIJ.COMThe president general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nwodo, has called in the Igbos to stop complaining about marginalization or any unfair treatment melted out on...

The WhistlerOsinbajo: Acting President Returns To Abuja, Heads To OyoThe WhistlerVice-President Yemi Osinbajo arrived Abuja on Thursday night, after representing the country at this year's World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland. Osinbajo will ...

VanguardLady connives with lover, sells niece for N350,000 in EnuguDaily Post NigeriaA lady, identified as Chinedu Chukwu, has been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command for allegedly selling her niece for N350, 000. Chukwu was said to have conniv...

NAIJ.COMMelinda Gates visits Aisha BuhariNAIJ.COMThe First Lady, Aisha Buhari received Melinda Gates, a co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, in Abuja on Thursday, January 19. The First Lady who has also been focused on development of ...

The Fulani Republic of Nigeria (1) by Fani-KayodeVanguardThe Sultan of Sokoto is the father of the Fulani people, the foremost traditional ruler in northern Nigeria and the spiritual leader of all northern Muslims. He is not just a traditional ruler bu...

Dangerous dance with the Supreme courtVanguardAN Igbo proverb says that if a man knows a thing that will bring confusion and trouble let him refrain from doing it. The law profession is one where seniority is treated with the highest regard in appointm...

Premium TimesIDP camp bombing: Death toll could be as many as 170 — MSFPremium TimesMedicine Sans Frontier, MSF, has said “consistent reports” from residents and community leaders indicated that as many as 170 persons may have died from the bombi...

The Nation NewspaperPDP sues senator for defecting to APCNews24 NigeriaAbuja - The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said it would go to court over the defection of a serving senator, Nelson Effiong, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Premi...

NAIJ.COMI saw broken bones and flesh, MSF coordinator recounts botched NAF airstrike (photos)NAIJ.COMThe Nigerian coordinator for the Medecins San Frontieres has described the incident at the Rann internally displaced persons camp, where Nigerian air f...

VanguardLagos starts construction of 181 roads in council areasVanguardLagos—Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State yesterday said that his administration would consolidate on its infrastructural renewal drive with the construction of 181 local gov...

Leadership NewspapersA Memory Of America On Obama's Last DayLeadership NewspapersThe unusual thing about the United States of America (USA) is that everything is unusual. If there was still a doubt, the election of Donald J. Trump, who takes office...

VanguardTrump should push transparency in US-Nigeria ties — IbrahimVanguardDr. SKC Ogbonnia, is Secretary General of the Nigeria Union Diaspora, NUD in the United States, a group that represents the interest of the Nigerian American Community in the ...

Boko Haram's new phaseThe Nation NewspaperDespite the diligence, commitment, patriotism and professionalism exhibited by the Nigerian military in recovering vast territory in the North East from the control of the Boko Haram terrorist sect, systemi...

The PunchTurkish school: Kidnappers return ill pupil to campThe Nation NewspaperThe abductors of 10 students and officials of Nigerian Turkish International Colleges (NTIC) have returned a pupil-hostage who fell ill to their camp after taking her out f...

Daily TrustOyo: Council polls to hold Feb. 11Daily TrustMr John Ajeigbe, Chairman, Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), says the local government election scheduled for Feb. 11 will hold. Ajeigbe gave the assurance while addressing news...

Nigerian ObserverWhy we want to grant autonomy to LGAs- DogaraNigerian ObserverAbuja – The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara, has said that the House is working to grant financial autonomy to local governments in the ongoi...

Daily TrustAgent seeks hiring of career officer as Customs CGVanguardTHE Secretary General of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, Mr. Emmanuel Opara, has made a strong case for the appointment of a career officer in the Nigerian...

VanguardEl-Rufai donates land for Methodist, begs church not to relocateVanguardThe governor who made the promise when he received the prelate of the Methodist Church Dr. Samuel Chukwuemeka Kanu Uche in his office also urged the Church not relocate fro...

CHANNELS TELEVISIONEkiti House of Assembly Court of Appeal stays execution of judgment on sacked lawmakerPulse NigeriaIn his ruling, Justice P.O. Elechi, also restrained the PDP from recognising Obayemi as its candidate for the 2015 poll. Published: 4 ...

VanguardNon-Academic Staff Unions of Universities suspend warning strikeVanguardThe Non-academic staff unions of Nigerian universities on Thursday in Abuja suspended its 5-day warning strike. The unions are the National Association of Academic Technolo...

Daily TrustEl-Zakzaky's wife not in detention, merely keeping her husband's company — PresidencyDaily TrustBy Isiaka Wakili | Publish Date: Jan 19 2017 4:30PMThe Presidency has said that the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Ibrahim ...

NAIJ.COMI have destroyed my green card - Wole Soyinka revealsNAIJ.COMAbout a week before the November 8, 2016, presidential election in the United States of America, Professor Wole Soyinka threatened to destroy his green card if Donald Trump won. He ha...

Peace FM OnlineI Have Thrown My Green Card Away - Wole SoyinkaPeace FM OnlineNobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has said that he has fulfilled his promise to “cut” his green card (permanent resident's card in the U.S.) and “start packing up” if t...

VanguardLGAs autonomy: NULGE plans nationwide protestDaily TrustThe President, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Comrade Ibrahim Khalee, has said that local governments workers across the federation will soon embark on a nationwide p...

NAIJ.COMSecondary school boy, 5 others arrested for killing commandantNAIJ.COMThe Nigerian army, 2 Division, Ibadan, on Wednesday, January 18, announced that a secondary school boy has been arrested for masterminding the killing of Colonel Anthony Okey...

Leadership NewspapersIrate Youths Attack FG Taskforce Team In EbonyiLeadership NewspapersThere was panic and pandemonium in Thursday in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state capital when youths numbering about 100 invaded 2 star hotel, Adonia Garden along Sam Egwu w...

NAIJ.COMAfter 2 years, APC to hold its second national convention in AprilNAIJ.COMThe ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday, January 18, said it will hold its 2nd National Convention in April. APC to hold national convention in April. Bol...

VanguardMoney laundering: How Justice Ngwuta gave me N313m in nine months —WitnessVanguardABUJA—A building contractor, Mr. Linus Nwamba, yesterday, said that Justice Sylvester Ngwuta of the Supreme Court, who is facing money laundering charges, han...

VanguardDefection: I'm going nowhere, says EkweremaduVanguardABUJA—DEPUTY President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has described reports that he was on the verge of dumping the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congre...

NAIJ.COMBREAKING: Police arrest mastermind behind Turkish school kidnap (Photo)NAIJ.COMPunch Metro reports that apart from the ringleaders, Philip Kakadu, aka General Kakadu, and Romeo Council, aka Raw, other suspects were also said to be undergoing sc...

VanguardGani Lecture: Who should champion fight against corruption?VanguardAs President Muhammadu Buhari remains steadfast in his anti-corruption war, one pertinent question that legal pundits and civil society groups across the country continue to ask...

VanguardI've no intention of leaving APGA —ObianoVanguardAwka— Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, yesterday, debunked the rumour that he is planning to dump his party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, for another political party...

VanguardReps direct IG to pay entitlements of 3000 deceased police officersVanguardABUJA—THE House of Representatives, yesterday, told the Inspector General of Police, IG, Mr Ibrahim Idris and the Police Service Commission, to investigate the reason ...

VanguardManager urges N-Delta leaders to embrace Buhari's peace offerVanguardSenator James Manager, representing Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Delta South, has called on leaders and youths of the Niger Delta to embrace the new offer of peace from ...

The Nation NewspaperSenate Sets Ad-hoc Committee On IDPs Donor FundLeadership NewspapersThe Senate yesterday resolved to set up an ad-hoc committee to ensure proper utilization of donor's intervention funds for the internally displaced persons in t...

Leadership NewspapersMy Relationship With Buhari – DicksonLeadership NewspapersBayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson, after the yelutide holiday, had an interactive session with some Media Executives and bared his mind on issues of governance,...

VanguardFatal IDP bombing: Buhari cancels FEC meeting as Reps probe bombingVanguardABUJA— THE regular Wednesday meetings of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, could not hold, yesterday, due to the accidental bombing of the Internally Displaced Perso...

Still planning to fail?VanguardIF it is true that morning shows the day, it is also true that our approach to governance must be a strong determinant of what we get out of government. There can be no better time than now for proper introspection with a...

The Nation NewspaperPension for Nigerians in the Diaspora, good omen – Dabiri-ErewaThe Nation NewspaperThe Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has described the proposed pension scheme for th...

Nigeria sends troops, jets to Senegal for Gambia forceBusiness StandardNigeria has sent 200 soldiers and air assets including fighter jets to Senegal as part of a regional force to enforce the result of Gambia's contested election, the country'...

NAIJ.COMWhy Buhari may not visit these two zones in NigeriaNAIJ.COMThere are indications that President Muhammadu Buhari may not visit the South south and South east zones before his tenure expires. This is not far from the truth as attempts made to do...

The Nation NewspaperNJC tenders petition against Ademola in courtVanguardAbuja – The National Judicial Council on Wednesday tendered the petition it received against Justice Adeniyi Ademola from a litigant in an FCT High Court. Ademola was among the ...