The Nation NewspaperWike releases $1m for 28 RSSDA overseas scholarsThe Nation NewspaperRivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has debunked rumours that he abandoned overseas students on state scholarship. Wike spoke in Port Harcourt, the state capital, yes...

Vanguard2019: Sherakau writes PDP, declares intention to runVanguardFormer Education Minister, Ibrahhim Shekarau, has indicated interest to run for the Presidency in 2019 on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Ibrahim Shekarau. His spokesper...

VanguardUnending romance with military big wigsVanguardWITH the only exception of Chief Bode George, leading chairmanship aspirants had at one time or the other in the past two weeks, visited the trio of Generals Olusegun Obasanjo, Ibrahim Babangida an...

VanguardWhy Fayose is loved by Ekiti people – OlojudoVanguardEkiti State Governor, Chief Ayodele Fayose, is loved by his people because they find him accessible, accommodating and someone who understands their situations and is ready to help. This wa...

CHANNELS TELEVISIONAkwa Ibom Governor Wants Aiteo Cup Prize Money IncreasedCHANNELS TELEVISIONAkwa Ibom State governor Udom Emmanuel has called for an upward review of the prize money for the winner of the Aiteo Cup. According to the governor, the curr...

P.M. NewsReps. urge FG to declare state of emergency on dilapidated roadsVanguardThe House of Representatives on Thursday urged Federal Government to declare state of emergency on dilapidated federal roads in the country and initiate measures to rehabi...

VanguardFEC approves 2018 draft budget, Road Trust Fund, 14km transmission lineVanguardThe Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the 2018 draft budget proposal, Road Trust Fund (RTF) and the construction of 14-kilometre 330KVA transmission line ...

VanguardOkowa launches Delta state lottery, says it will empower DeltansVanguardIN line with its wealth creation programme, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Thursday launched the Delta State Lottery, expressing hope that it will empower a lot of Deltans and t...

CHANNELS TELEVISIONBREAKING: FEC Approves Draft Proposal Of 2018 BudgetCHANNELS TELEVISIONThis was announced on Thursday by the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma, after the FEC meeting in Abuja, the nation's capital. Briefing Stat...

NAIJ.COMNAF returns Super Mushshak aircraft to Pakistan, expects 5 brand news onesNAIJ.COMThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has returned the four Super Mushshak aircraft meant for the ab-initio flying training of its pilots at 401 Flying Training School Kad...

The NewsAnother Kakanfo on the marchThe NewsFew months ago, Otunba Gani Adams informed me that our baba, Kabiyesi Alayeluwa, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo, was going to honour him with the historic title of Are Ona Kakanfo, an office that is s...

SaharaReporters.comPolice, DSS, Seal Off Venue Of PANDEF's Assembly In Port HarcourtSaharaReporters.comFully armed policemen and operatives of the Department of State Services ( DSS ), early morning today, sealed off Hotel Presidential, Port Harcou...

CHANNELS TELEVISIONFG To Convert Fela's Family Home Into MuseumCHANNELS TELEVISIONOgun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has revealed plans to set up new tourist centres and monuments across the state especially for structures owned by individuals w...

Daily Post NigeriaBiafra: IPOB reacts to Gowon's claim that Ojukwu's 'lies' caused civil warDaily Post NigeriaThe group insisted that history has it “documented on granite that Gowon reneged on Aburi Agreements” because he was alleg...

Daily Post NigeriaBiafra: IPOB reacts to Gowon's claim that Ojukwu's 'lies' caused civil warDaily Post NigeriaThe group insisted that history has it “documented on granite that Gowon reneged on Aburi Agreements” because he was alleg...

NIGERIAN TRIBUNEAnambra election: Obiano runs, as over 250 dump PDP, APC for APGAVanguardNnewi – Governor Willie Obiano yesterday at about 6pm demonstrated to the people of Anambra State that the race for the governorship seat in the state is for the...

VanguardNBA charges legal practitioners to shun corruptionVanguardThe Osun Chapter of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on legal practitioners to shun corrupt practices capable of rubbishing the image of the profession. Mr Tona Akanbi, the Chai...

NAIJ.COMBoko Haram attacks military base in YobeNAIJ.COMMembers of the extremist group, Boko Haram, stormed a military base in in Sasawa town of Damaturu local government area in Yobe state on Tuesday, October 24. Channels TV reports that a top securit...

Daily Post Nigeria2019 presidency: Shekarau declares interestDaily Post NigeriaA former Minister of Education, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has informed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and various stakeholders of his intention to contest for the presiden...

The Nation NewspaperN8b mutilated notes scam: Court rejects bail for accusedThe Nation NewspaperA Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has turned down the bail application for the defendants in the N8 billion mutilated currency ...

VanguardEbonyi probes alleged extortion of pensioners, retireesVanguardABAKALIKI—GOVERNOR David Umahi of Ebonyi State, yesterday, ordered full investigation into the alleged extortion of some pensioners and retirees by the staff of the audit unit in ...

VanguardOba Akiolu backs true federalism, says Nigeria won't break upVanguardLAGOS—THE Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu has said, returning the country to true federalism will enable federating units grow at their pace and place the country on the...

The PunchUnpaid wage: Senators donate 1280 bags of rice to Kogi workersThe PunchMembers of the Senate have donated 1,280 bags of rice as of Wednesday to Kogi State Government's workers whose salaries have not been paid for some months now. This was...

The PunchThe stench from President Buhari's kitchenThe PunchThe series of scandals that have engulfed this administration recently are beginning to cast a shadow over the integrity of President Muhammadu Buhari and the government he heads. What is ...

VanguardOur son was recalled to help the change agenda, says Maina's familyVanguardThe Presidency and family of sacked director in the Ministry of Interior, Mr. Abdulrasheed Maina, were, yesterday, locked in a war of words over his sack by Presiden...

Daily TrustThugs disrupt Lamido's campaign office launchDaily TrustThugs yesterday disrupted what would have been the formal launch of the Kaduna campaign office of the former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido. The armed thugs invaded th...

Daily TrustBello bans trade unions in Kogi tertiary institutionsDaily TrustGovernor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has proscribed activities of trade unions operating in all the state-owned tertiary institutions of learning forthwith. Bello who made the pr...

The PunchSanusi calls for debate on restructuringThe PunchEmir of Kano and a former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Lamido Sanusi, on Wednesday said there was a need for immediate dialogue on the clamoured restructuring of the country, saying “w...

VanguardLagos council polls: 22 Candidates appeal Tribunal's verdictVanguardLAGOS—NO fewer than 22 candidates, who contested the July 22 Lagos State Council polls, have appealed the decisions of the Lagos State Local Government Election Petition ...

VanguardRivers LG poll: Special Appeal panel adjourns to Nov 6VanguardJUSTICE Dongbam Mensen of a 3-man Special Appeal panel set up to entertain petitions on the sacked local government council chairmen elected on the platform of All Progressives Congr...

CHANNELS TELEVISIONEdo Will No Longer Be Haven For Criminals – New CPCHANNELS TELEVISIONThe new Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mr Johnson Kokumo, says the state will no longer be a safe place for criminals. He also vowed to start a new regime f...

VanguardSaraki commends Buhari for signing NEDC bill into lawVanguardSenate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing into law the North East Development Commission (NEDC) Bill. President Buhari with Sen...

VanguardHow I was detained by Atiku over N918m – Fraud victimVanguardNsikakabasi Akpan-Jacobs, a pastor charged with defrauding Mrs. Titi Atiku, the wife of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, of N918 million, has alleged that he was detained for t...

Daily Post NigeriaEFCC nabs deacon for defrauding RCCG, school of N47.9mDaily Post NigeriaThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a deacon of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Cyril Idakwoji. The commission handed over two ...

VanguardFor Adesina to say Nigerians trust this administration is an insult – OnuesokeVanguardASABA-FORMER Delta State Governorship aspirant under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has warned President Buhari&#39...

Vanguard2019: Igbo declare support for BuhariVanguardABUJA-Igbo people from the South-East have thrown their weight behind the anticipated reelection bid of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. President Buhari the Chairman & the Executive Secretary...

The Nation NewspaperNYSC warns against charging mobilisation feesWorldStageThe National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned high institutions in the country against charging mobilisation fees for prospective corps members. Mrs Adenike Adeyemi, the NY...

WorldStageRuwan Wuta: NAF commences Rain-of-Fire Operation in North-EastWorldStageThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced Operation RUWAN WUTA II, as part of efforts to further decimate the ability of the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) to freely opera...

The WhistlerAfrica needs determined youths, says OsinbajoThe Nation NewspaperVice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has commended the Imo State governor, over the establishment of the Rochas Foundation College of Africa, which has offered scholarship to the fi...

Naija247newsPDP Needs Professional to head its Publicity Division – OlogbondiyanVanguardABUJA- Renowned journalist and ex-media aide to former Senate President, David Mark, Kola Ologbondiyan yesterday joined the race for national publicity secretary ...

VanguardMetuh's trial: Again, court fixes Oct.31 for ex-president Jonathan, Dasuki to appearVanguardThe Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday again fixed Oct.31 for former President Goodluck Jonathan to appear before it as a defendant witness in ...

NAIJ.COMBreaking: Fresh attack hits Plateau after herdsman is declared missingNAIJ.COMA fresh late night attack in Jol, a village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau state, has led to the death of two people as tension continues among residents. ...

Daily Post NigeriaFederal Executive Council meeting postponedDaily Post NigeriaThe Presidency has postponed the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) scheduled to hold today. The meeting will take place to tomorrow (Thursday) at the Pre...

VanguardNiger Delta ecosystem: Stakeholders advocate concerted research effortsVanguardParticipants at an international conference on rivers and deltas in Africa, Wednesday said the management and challenges of ecosystem could be better addressed throu...

VanguardAPGA Forum charges Sen. Ngige to trade words with cautionVanguardThe National Coordinator APGA Media Warriors Forum, Evang Chinedu Obigwe, Wednesday charged the minister of labour, employment and productivity, Sen. Chris Ngige to trade words wi...

NAIJ.COMAhead of 2019, PDP to hold national convention on December 9NAIJ.COM... - The elective convention of the opposition party will hold at the Eagle Square in Abuja. - The party's spokesperson, Dayo Adeyeye said the National Executive Committee...

The PunchGunmen kill policemen, kidnap expatriate in KogiDaily Post NigeriaBarely four weeks after two Police officers and an expatriate were killed in a kidnap attempt in Ajaokuta, Kogi state, two police officers have been killed, while an expatriate ...

VanguardEnugu LG poll: Group hails ENSIEC's readinessVanguardENUGU—An advocacy group, Enugu Political Awareness Forum (EPAF) has faulted the uproar by those it described as “shadow chasers”, over the activities of the Enugu State Independent ...

VanguardRegina smiles into a new lifeVanguardA well reserved, deserved and pretty young professional nurse, Regina Agboni will on the 17th and 18th of November enter into an idyllic nuptial union with her would be husband, Obiora Onuzulike who reported...

VanguardJudgment on Gov Ortom's N10bn suit against journalist for Nov 6VanguardMAKURDI—A Makurdi High Court Judge, Justice Adam Onum, has reserved November 6 for judgment in the N10 billion suit filed by Governor Samuel Ortom against the Editor-i...

Daily Post NigeriaAdebanjo tackles Akande, insists on restructuringDaily Post NigeriaLeader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo has fired back at former interim national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ...

VanguardOwerri visit: Zuma leads Igbo to 'war'VanguardTO some people, in the history of Igboland, it was the first time to have a sitting African president to be so honoured and prettified. South-East Voice learnt that the President of South Af...

The Eagle OnlineBuhari didn't take photograph with Maina – Presidency + controversial photoThe Eagle OnlineThe Presidency on Tuesday disclaimed a photograph circulating on the social media purportedly showing a former Chairman of the Presidential...

VanguardMaina's recall, promotion: I acted in public interest – MalamiVanguardABUJA — The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari not to spare anyone found to have been involved in facilitating reinstatement ...

New Edo CP assumes office amid anxiety over Osayomore's whereaboutsVanguardMr Kokumo, who was CP Armament, Force Headquarters, Abuja, arrived the state Police Command Headquarters about 3:51pm, yesterday. After inspecting the sentry he was ushered ...

The PunchSouthern Govs Demand Power Devolution, Fiscal FederalismThe TideThe Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors' Forum and Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha was absent last Monday as 16 governors of southern states o...

Daily TrustSenate committee endorses Abuja 2nd runwayDaily TrustThe Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts yesterday endorsed the desirability of a second runway for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, (NAIA) Abuja. The Committee, led by its...

The PunchBVN: Presidential aide wants more time for Nigerians in diasporaThe PunchThe Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said more time should be given to Nigerians in the diaspora to obta...

Guardian19 Amnesty beneficiaries graduate from University of Cape CoastThe Nation NewspaperSpecial Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh has expressed confidence and optimism in th...

The Eagle OnlineOsun inaugurates another high school edifice at IlesaThe Nation NewspaperThe Osun State government yesterday inaugurated another state-of-the-art high school at Ilesa Government High School in Ilesa. Also, the government unveiled the Ci...

The NewsAnambra Poll: Awka monarch prays for Chidoka's victoryThe NewsThe traditional ruler of Awka, Igwe Gibson Nwosu, has given his blessing to Chief Osita Chidoka, the governorship candidate of the United Progressives Party (UPP) as the state&#3...

SaharaReporters.comPDP May Move Against Governor FayoseSaharaReporters.comThere were indications that the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party might move against Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State. During the latest National Executiv...

VanguardProphet, accomplice kill lady, share breast, private part for ritualVanguardABEOKUTA-Men of Ogun State Police Command on Tuesday , paraded a self-styled prophet, Darasimi Rotimi and his accomplice, Ibikunle Sunday who allegedly killed one Sarah...

VanguardKwara: A-Court reserves judgment on suit seeking to sack Gov AhmedVanguardABUJA – The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, on Tuesday, reserved judgment on a suit seeking to sack governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State from office. Gov-Abd...

Independent Television and RadioReactions Trail Sack Of Abdulraseed Maina Over Alleged Corrupt PracticesIndependent Television and RadioReactions have started to trail the directives by President Buhari sacking the former Chairman of the Presidential T...

The Nation Newspaper'Okowa perpetuating monumental fraud in Delta'The Nation NewspaperA chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and spokesperson for the APC Delta state Leaders Council, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh has accused Delta State Gover...

The Nation NewspaperWe have not given up on Melaye's recall – INEC ChairmanThe Nation NewspaperThe Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Mahmood Yakubu has said his agency has not given up on the process for t...

VanguardFani-Kayode denies reports on breach of security at airportVanguardThe media team of Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to a reports which claimed that Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation breaches security procedures at the ai...

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog)FG panel on human right abuses call on Falana, Boko Haram suspects to present caseNIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog)Falana AN Investigation Panel set up by Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, SAN to review complia...

VanguardKatsina High Court adjourns Ex-Gov. Shema's case till Feb. 13, next yearVanguardKATSINA – Katsina High Court has adjourned till February 13th, 2018 for mentioning of case filed by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC against ...

Vanguard1999 constitution is a satanic document that must be set aside- University donVanguardA university don, Prof Benjamin Okaba yesterday described the 1999 constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria as satanic document which must be set aside for...

The PunchKogi: We are going all out against Gov. Bello – Workers threatenDaily Post NigeriaThe organised labour in Kogi State has threatened to call for a mass action against Kogi State Government if it continues to handle the welfare of workers and ...

Information NigeriaSenator Speaks On Whereabouts Of Nnamdi KanuInformation NigeriaSenator Abaribe who stood surety to the missing IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu has responded to the Federal Government's claim that the UK returnee is in his custody. You M...

VanguardAbducted Delta lawmaker's octogenarian mother shocks kidnappers: Kill me, spare my sonVanguardBOMADI- MRS. Ekpongbolo Preyor, the abducted octogenarian mother of the lawmaker representing Bomadi Constituency in the Delta State House of Asse...

CHANNELS TELEVISIONPolice Arraign Woman For Headbutting Her Husband In Street FightCHANNELS TELEVISIONA 38-year-old woman, Mrs Kehinde Alade, was on Monday charged before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate's Court for allegedly headbutting her husband a...

NAIJ.COMSenate blames former minister of finance Okonjo-Iweala over N1.7tn revenue lossNAIJ.COMA former minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been blamed by the Senate ad hoc committee on alleged misuse, under-remittance and other fraudulent ac...

Daily Post NigeriaAnambra guber: Prophet predicts winnerDaily Post NigeriaThe General Overseer, King of King Deliverance Church Gbonum-Ulepa Ntezi in Ishielu local government area of Ebonyi State , Prophet Emmanuel Chukwudi, has claimed that the Peo...

The NewsCrocodile Smile 2 achieving result in Niger Delta – ArmyThe NewsThe 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, says the “Exercise Crocodile Smile 2” operational activities within the Division's Area of Responsibility (AOR) is achieving...

VanguardDischarge justice without fear or favour, CJN tells judgesVanguardAbuja—Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, yesterday, told judges in the country to discharge justice without fear or favour to earn the respect of the popul...

Buhari's Ambassadorial nominee to United States too old, may be rejected – Matthew PageDaily Post NigeriaA former U.S intelligence community expert, Matthew Page, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari's 82-year-old Ambassadorial nominee to...

VanguardObiano should explain what he did with LG funds — NwoyeVanguardGOVERNORSHIP candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Anambra State, Dr. Tony Nwoye, has asked Governor Willie Obiano of of Anambra State to explain what he did with the fu...

Daily Post NigeriaSuspected Fulani herdsmen kidnap 80-year-old retired police officer, wife in EdoDaily Post NigeriaReports reaching DAILY POST says suspected Fulani herdsmen have kidnapped an 80-year old retired Superintendent of Police and former Div...

What is wrong with Buratai's army?VanguardTHE Nigerian Army has of late been behaving like what Max Siollun in his classic “Soldiers Of Fortune” called “a government-in- waiting”. I saw on Channels TV on Saturday an advertisement by the Chi...

Vanguard2019: Lamido declares presidential ambitionVanguardErstwhile governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has formally declared his interest for 2019 presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, saying the onus is on the party to ...

The PunchCustoms kill father of two during clash with smugglersThe PunchTwenty-five-year-old Paul Ayomaya, a resident of Ajilete, in the Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, had fixed December for the relocation of his family to his newly-comple...

The PunchAdams, good choice for Aare Ona Kakanfo title – OoniThe PunchThe Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has urged the newly proclaimed 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Otunba Gani Adams, to use his new position to right the wrongs in ...

VanguardWhy operations at Ibom Specialist Hospital were suspended, by EmmanuelVanguardGOVERNOR Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has said that operations at Ibom Specialist Hospital were suspended as a result of failure of the managers to live up to the...

VanguardBayelsa LGs spring back after strikeVanguardYENAGOA- ACTIVITIES have again picked up in the eight Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State shut for three months, following the suspension of the strike embarked on by the state chapters of Nigeria...

VanguardTaiga urged to tackle issues affecting Urhobo nationVanguardThe forum of Presidents-General of the 24 kingdoms of Urhoboland has tasked the President-General of Urhobo Progress Union Worldwide, Olorogun Moses Taiga, to tackle all pressing issue...

VanguardPromoted officer lauds IGVanguardThe Area Command Station Officer of Nsukka, Enugu State, Mike Odoh, was among the Police officers promoted to various ranks. Ibrahim Idris, IGP. Odoh, who was promoted Assistant Superintendent of Police, in a ce...

The PunchAlleged bribery: EFCC closes case against Rickey TarfaThe Nation NewspaperTHE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has closed its case against a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Chief Rickey Tarfa for alleged bribery and unlawful ob...

VanguardNew security fears after 14 killed in Nigeria bombingVanguardFourteen people have died in the latest suicide bomb attack in northeast Nigeria, an official said Monday in an updated toll, calling for greater protection for those made homeless by...

P.M. NewsNEMA DG urges National Assembly to amend agency's actP.M. NewsMr Mustapha Maihaja, Director General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has appealed to the National Assembly to pass the bill seeking to amend the act establishing ...

The Eagle OnlineTwo Nigerian athletes ranked among top 10 junior rowers in AfricaThe Eagle OnlineTwo Nigerian junior rowers, who participated in the just-concluded Africa Rowing Championship in Tunisia, are now among the top 10 athletes in Africa, the ...

CHANNELS TELEVISION2019 Elections: Fake News, Misinformation Will Be Biggest Obstacles – Lai MohammedCHANNELS TELEVISIONMinister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed says the use of fake news and disinformation as weapons by the members of the opp...

VanguardAmodu gets Nigerian Youth Parliament awardVanguardNigeria, the Director/Principal Federal Science and Technical College Uromi Edo State, Dr. Lami Amodu was at the weekend honoured with a Certificate of Matronship by the Nigerian Youth Parliamen...

VanguardCourt awards N2m damages to Evans' brother-in-lawVanguardA Federal High Court Lagos, has awarded N2 million damages against the police in favour of one Okwuchukwu Obiechina, brother-in-law to alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike...

The Nation NewspaperFour Air force personnel, others arrested for 'vandalising' water pipesThe Nation NewspaperThe Police in Lagos on Monday paraded four new recruits of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and seven others including an employee of the...

Leadership Newspapers$ 350m Loan: KDSG, Protesters Mischievous – Senator Shehu SaniLeadership NewspapersSenator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, Senator Shehu Sani has described as mischievous insinuations from quarters in Kaduna Stat...

The Nation Newspaper'Operation crocodile smile curbs criminal activities'The Nation NewspaperThe Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Division, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, has disclosed that the Nigerian Army's Ope...