The PunchDickson's aides bemoan killings at APC secretariatThe PunchThe killing of two persons during last Friday's inauguration of Acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Bayelsa State chapter, has continued to elicit widespread crit...

VanguardWhy Kogi declared public holiday to mark Buhari's return — Fanwo, gov's spokesmanVanguardSince the advent of Governor Yahaya Bello as governor of Kogi State and the encapsulation of his New Direction Agenda, the state has turned into ...

The Nation NewspaperReconciliation of South-West PDP How far can Fayose go?The Nation NewspaperGovernor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State was recently appointed the Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party's Reconciliation Committee in the South-West zone but ...

The Nation NewspaperReconciliation of South-West PDP How far can Fayose go?The Nation NewspaperGovernor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State was recently appointed the Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party's Reconciliation Committee in the South-West zone but ...

The Nation NewspaperWe won't accept selective minimum wage, TUC vowsThe Nation NewspaperThe Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has described Vice President Yomi Osinbajo's suggestion the yet- to- be agreed minimum wage will be selectively im...

CHANNELS TELEVISIONMotorists Decry Poor State Of Asaba-Onitsha ExpresswayCHANNELS TELEVISIONMotorists plying the Asaba-Onitsha Expressway have decried the poor state of the road and called on the government to come to their aid. As a result of how bad ...

NAIJ.COMNigerian Army chief Tukur Buratai sued by US lawyers over alleged killing, torture of IgbosNAIJ.COMSahara Reporters is reporting that some lawyers based in the United States of America have sued Nigerian Army's chief of staff Lieutenant-Gen...

Information NigeriaAmerican Fraudster Begs To Leave Prison After Spending 2 Months In KirikirInformation NigeriaA foreigner who has been remanded in the Kirikiri Maximum Prison in Lagos has pleaded with the court to release him on bail as his health al...

Naija NewsBiafra: IPOB Dares Buhari To Arrest KanuNaija NewsThe Biafra agitation group, Indigenous Peoples Of Biafra (IPOB), has dared the Muhammadu Buhari led government to re-arrest its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB's dared the Federal Government of ...

Igbo never mandated anybody to talk about secession – IwuanyanwuVanguardA chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has said that Igbo never mandated anybody to talk about breaking away from the country. Iwuanyanwu s...

P.M. NewsAGN President Pushes For United Nigerian ActorsP.M. NewsEmeka Rollas, the new National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria(AGN) said that he was set to work toward building a strong and united guild for Nigerian actors. He said this on Sa...

Daily Post NigeriaRights group, HURIWA calls for immediate investigation of Imo market killings, threatens to sue OkorochaDaily Post NigeriaA Non-governmental organisation- HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has condemned governor Roc...

THISDAY NewspapersBefore Saraki ForgetsSaharaReporters.comSenator Bukola Saraki told Nigerians a few weeks ago that he refunded all the pension wages paid into his accounts by his predecessor back to Kwara State Government without showing the transfer ...

TheCableFalana: It's unlawful for military to arrest hate speech offendersTheCableFemi Falana, human rights lawyer, says it is unlawful for the military to arrest perpetrators of hate speech in the country. Falana said this while reacting to the pu...

TVC NewsNigerian Air Force trains officers in technical SafetyTVC NewsThe Nigerian Air Force has promised to focus more on capacity building of its officers and men to forestall air disaster. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar stated ...

CHANNELS TELEVISIONNYCN reveals origin of quit notice to IgbosDaily Post NigeriaThe National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has praised Northern youths under the banner of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) for suspending the quit notice slamme...

NAIJ.COMBuruji Kashamu is after my life - Gbenga Daniel allegesNAIJ.COMFormer Ogun state governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has accused Senator Buruji Kashamu of masterminding an assassination attempt on his life. NAIJ.com gathered that Otunba Daniel urged...

NAIJ.COMNnamdi Kanu reacts to federal government's call for his rearrest, says IPOB will fight backNAIJ.COMThe leader of Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has reacted to the federal government's call to revoke his bail condition...

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog)IMN seeks embargo on sale of military weapons to Nigeria by US govtNIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog)United States - nigeria The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), under the leadership of Sheikh Ibrahim El-Za...

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog)IMN seeks embargo on sale of military weapons to Nigeria by US govtNIGERIAN TRIBUNE (press release) (blog)United States - nigeria The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), under the leadership of Sheikh Ibrahim El-Za...

The Nation NewspaperOshiomhole, restructuring and restless agitatorsThe Nation NewspaperFORMER Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole deployed his immense elocutionary and rhetorical skills some three weeks ago in Benin to persuade his audience to take a ...

The PunchHate speech: UN experts demand prosecution of perpetratorsThe PunchA group of United Nations human rights experts on Friday expressed concern over the recent hate speech and incitement to violence in Nigeria, saying perpetrators should be inve...

VanguardAkeredolu's wife plans to make Ondo tennis hub in NigeriaVanguardWIFE of Ondo State governor, Betty Ayanwu – Akeredolu weekend said that the present government is determined to make the state the tennis hub in Nigeria. She said this at th...

VanguardAkeredolu's wife plans to make Ondo tennis hub in NigeriaVanguardWIFE of Ondo State governor, Betty Ayanwu – Akeredolu weekend said that the present government is determined to make the state the tennis hub in Nigeria. She said this at th...

VanguardAssassination: Again, Benue government caught off guardVanguardLast Sunday's heinous assassinated of Dr. Tavershima Adyorough, the Principal Special Assistant on Knowledge Economy and Investments to Governor Samuel Ortom has once again brou...

The PunchMy late son was my best friend –Eucharia AnunobiThe PunchActress, Eucharia Anunobi, is really in a sad mood due to the death of her son, Raymond Ekwu, whom she lost to sickle cell anaemia few days ago. In a telephone chat with Saturday Beats...

The PunchMy late son was my best friend –Eucharia AnunobiThe PunchActress, Eucharia Anunobi, is really in a sad mood due to the death of her son, Raymond Ekwu, whom she lost to sickle cell anaemia few days ago. In a telephone chat with Saturday Beats...

NAIJ.COMLet us restructure our mentality first - Obasanjo tells NigeriansNAIJ.COMFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo has distanced himself from ongoing calls for the country's restructuring by some Nigerians home and abroad. Obasanjo who made this k...

P.M. News27 Killed, Dozens Missing After Boko Haram AttacksP.M. NewsAt least 27 people were killed and dozens are still missing after terrorists belonging to Islamist group, Boko Haram, attacked six villages in the northern part of Borno State on Wedne...

TODAY.NGEnlighten Nigerians on your activities – Minister challenges FCCThe Eagle OnlineThe minister gave the challenge in Abuja on Friday when he received top officials of the commission, led by its Secretary, Malam Mahmoud Tukur, on a courtesy visi...

Naija247newsAnambra guber: Stella Oduah threatens to withdraw from PDP primariesNaija247newsThe senator representing Anambra North in the National Assembly and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in the state, Stella Oduah, has threate...

Daily Post NigeriaI'm impressed with Osinbajo, governors – BuhariDaily Post NigeriaPresident Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday commended State Governors for their leadership role while he was nursing his health in London. Speaking at the Presidential V...

YNaijaWhy the APC is trying to criminalise hate speech – PDPYNaijaThe People's Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) resolve to categorise hate speech as terrorism, saying it's “another disguise to cr...

Information Nigeria27 Killed, Dozens Missing After Boko Haram AttacksSaharaReporters.comAt least 27 people were killed and dozens are still missing after terrorists belonging to Islamist group, Boko Haram, attacked six villages in the northern part of ...

Daily Post NigeriaGov. Bello retires Head of Service 72 hours after appointmentDaily Post NigeriaBarely 72 hours Mrs Hassana Kehinde Lawal was confirmed as the Head of Service of Kogi State, she has been retired by the state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bel...

The PunchNSCDC seizes Ministry of Mines and Steel vehicle loaded with allegedly stolen oilThe PunchThe Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Bayelsa State Command, has apprehended suspected oil thieves, including one Philip Tuma, who claims to be a...

The WhistlerASUU Strike: Enough Of Toying With Nigeria's Future, NUJ Tells FGThe WhistlerThe Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has weighed in on the ongoing strike by university lecturers in the country, accusing the federal government of having n...

VanguardNigeria's unity is negotiable – Dr DanfulaniDaily Post NigeriaChairman, Centrum Initiative for Development and Fundamental Right Advocacy, Dr. John Danfulani, has observed that the principle of self determination is a universal norm not a...

NAIJ.COMI feel insulted - Nollywood actress Ify Okeke blasts Pastor IbiyeomieNAIJ.COMNollywood actress, Ify Okeke has lashed out at Pastor David Ibiyeomie, of the Salvation Ministries, following rumors that he said people who are single at 35 are irres...

NewsweekUpdate on Osinbajo's visit to Taraba: Irate APC Youths chased Gov. Ishaku out of Sen Aisha's houseVanguardThe irate youths of All Progressive Congress in Taraba state on Thursday forcefully attacked and chased Governor Darius Ishaku of ...

Daily Post Nigeria40 Nigerians to depart for UK on Chevening ScholarshipDaily Post NigeriaThe British Government has awarded 40 Nigerians the prestigious Chevening Scholarship to study a wide range of master's programmes in the United Kingdom betwe...

Daily Trust'We'll give you run for your money' Makarfi tells BuhariDaily TrustPresident Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met with leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP). The me...

VanguardUPP accuses Obiano, APGA of vandalising its billboards, others campaign materialsVanguardThe United Progressive Party (UPP) has accused Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state of vandalising its campaign materials in what it termed a failed bid...

Amoré (press release) (blog)2019: Jonathan entices Nigerians with freedom of speechAmoré (press release) (blog)This comes shortly after the military announced it would start cyber patrolling social media platforms for anti-government and hate speeche...

Daily TrustArmed Forces commited to restoring normalcy- CDSDaily TrustThe Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin has assured that the Nigerian Armed Forces is at the forefront in ridding criminal elements with a view to restoring normalcy back...

Naija NewsOtun Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Femi Olaifa is deadDaily Post NigeriaOlaifa, according a source who pleaded not to be named while confirming the story to DAILY POST Friday morning, said that Chief Olaifa passed on at the University C...

TODAY.NGNigeria gets accolades on road safety as FRSC holds 7th annual lectureWorldStageAs the Federal Road Safety Corps held its 7th annual lectures series on Thursday, members of the international community have rated Nigeria among countries with rob...

Daily Post NigeriaBianca Ojukwu breaks silence on Biafra, Anambra electionDaily Post NigeriaBianca Ojukwu, a former Nigerian Ambassador to Spain and widow of former Biafran warlord, the late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, has warned pro-Biafra groups cla...

NAIJ.COMBuhari's government set to take over ex-First Lady's properties in Dubai, 21 top Nigerians also affectedNAIJ.COMWith the signing of anti-corruption agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, August 24, Nigeria has adopt...

VanguardBe involved in governance, ex-CBN gov, Soludo charges NigeriansVanguardAs the country seeks ways to exit recession, Prof. Charles Soludo, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has urged Nigerians to be actively involved in the ac...

Daily Post NigeriaThose wishing Buhari dead shall fall sick – Oba Abdurasheed AkanbiDaily Post NigeriaThe Oluwo of Iwo land, Oba Abdurasheed Akanbi, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as his son. This is as he declared that anyone calling for t...

We shall resist attempt to rig Anambra polls – Market associationsVanguardONITSHA —Market associations in Anambra State, under the aegis of Amalgamated Markets Traders Association, AMATAS, Anambra State, and South East Markets Amalgamated Traders A...

NAIJ.COMHow Obasanjo escaped impeachment - Aminu Bello MasariNAIJ.COMAminu Bello Masari, the former speaker of the House of Representatives, has revealed how former President Olusegun Obasanjo was saved from impeachment. According to reports, Masari wh...

VanguardPDP: Back on the grooveVanguardThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has in the past one month demonstrated a unique ability to pull through difficult times. Following quickly on the heels of a Supreme Court verdict which affirmed the legitimacy o...

The PunchIllegal hawking: Ebonyi urges Ambode to release indigenesThe PunchGovernor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has called on the Lagos State Government to release 180 Ebonyi indigenes held in Lagos for hawking. Umahi made the call on Thursday in Abaka...

VanguardIPOB, Kanu'll drop agitation for Biafra if … – NwabuezeVanguardLAGOS— A day after President Muhammadu Buhari said the National Assembly and not him could restructure the country, a group of eminent leaders from Southern Nigeria threw ...

SSS 3 student emerges winner of N1m essay writing competition in BayelsaVanguardKAIAMA —MASTER Martin Franklin (Jnr) of Ijaw National Academy has emerged winner of the maiden Bayelsa Essay Writing Competition, carting away the star prize of N1 millio...

The PunchPrevail on Buhari to resign, Fani-Kayode urges elder statesmenThe PunchA former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, has called on elder statesmen across the country to prevail on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign from office and att...

The PunchBuhari: The return of the Diaspora 'king'The PunchFrom Nigeria House in the United Kingdom to 'Home office' in Abuja, President Muhammadu Buhari returned after 104 days in the Diaspora last Saturday. Even those afflicted with s...

VanguardParty congresses: We're fair to all, says Ogun APCThe Nation NewspaperThe Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday said its ward congresses complied with the party's constitution. A group, led by the party&#39...

The Nation NewspaperArewa youths suspend Notice of Quit, accuse IPOB of amassing weaponsVanguardABUJA – The Coalition of Northern Groups CNG has withdrawn the “quit notice” it issued Igbos resident in the region, but asked the Federal Government ...

The PunchIllegal recruitment: Senate to accelerate passage of Existing Vacancies Bill – SarakiVanguardPresident of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has said that the Senate will accelerate the passage of the Existing Vacancies in the Federal C...

YNaijaMedical tourism draining Nigeria's reserves – OsinbajoPremium TimesVice President Yemi Osinbajo has decried the enormous amount of money Nigerians spend on medical tourism in other countries. He made this known on Thursday in an opening rem...

The NewsNigeria mulls purchase of Russian war planes, othersThe NewsNigeria is considering purchasing Russian military equipment and is particularly interested in MiG fighters, Yak-130 aircraft, artillery equipment and armored vehicles, Defence Ministe...

Independent Newspapers Limited (press release) (blog)Monarchs, Muslims, Christians, Traditionalists In Marathon Prayer Session For Buhari In IwoIndependent Newspapers Limited (press release) (blog)Osogbo – No fewer than 200 monarchs, Muslim and Chris...

VanguardAwka worst state capital in Nigeria – UbaVanguardSenator Andy Uba has said that Awka, the capital city of Anambra State was the worst state capital in the whole of Nigeria. Uba, a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) d...

VanguardMy husband cannot afford my underwear – Divorce seeking housewife tells courtDaily Post NigeriaA housewife, Amina Suleiman, has urged an Ilorin Area Court to dissolve her seven year old marriage because her husband cannot afford her underwear...

NAIJ.COMNorth-east governor of the year: Kashim Shettima (Nominee)NAIJ.COMOne of the governors that have caught the attention of the people of Nigeria through his good work and dedication to service is the governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima. NAIJ...

NAIJ.COMAso Rock rats eat corned beef and drink yogurt - Shehu Sani mocks rat infestation reportNAIJ.COMThe senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has mocked reports that President Muhammadu Buhari can't work from his office due to destru...

Daily TrustNDE in need of revamp for job creationDaily TrustLabour minister Chris Ngige says moves are on to revamp the National Directorate of Employment, NDE, and reverse dwindling fortunes of employment generation in Nigeria. Ngige spoke at a retrea...

NAIJ.COMPresidency says Twitter account threatening free speech is fakeNAIJ.COMThe presidency has assured Nigerians that it is not against free speech as against the rumours circulating on social media. To confirm its seriousness, the presidency also d...

Daily Post NigeriaWhat Gowon said about Nigeria's unity, Igbos, Ojukwu [VIDEO]Daily Post NigeriaA former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, had said after the Civil War that Nigeria never took Igbos as enemies. He said it was Ojukwu that made Igb...

P.M. NewsUNICEF partners media on improved access to water, sanitationP.M. NewsThe United Nations Children's Fund(UNICEF) on Thursday called for collaboration between media and government to ensure improved access to water and sanitation by the pop...

The PunchNigeria seeks cooperation with Russia in fight against Boko HaramVanguardNigeria wants to cooperate with Russia in fighting against the Boko Haram terror group, which pledged allegiance to the Islamic State jihadists (IS, also ISIL). On Tuesda...

Nigeria: Pro-Buhari Groups Clash At Campaign SecretariatAllAfrica.comAbuja — Violence was averted wednesday by the security agencies as factional groups of the Buhari Campaign Organisation (BCO) confronted each other in a desperate bid to gain contro...

GuardianKano/Jigawa ICAN decries shortage of professional accountantsDaily TrustInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Kano/Jigawa Society has decried shortage of certified accountants in the Northern region in relations to other regions...

Premium TimesOshiomhole calls for review of Nigeria's revenue allocation formulaPremium TimesA former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has called for the review of the revenue allocation formula in favour of states and local governments in ...

TheCableHow EFCC caused Nigeria's suspension by Egmont GroupTheCableThe presidential adhoc committee to reposition the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) constituted by then Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo with a view to restore ...

NAIJ.COMAliko Dangote set to establish university in AbujaNAIJ.COMAfrica's richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has set aside N200 billion to establish a world-class university in Abuja. The proposal has since been delivered to...

NAIJ.COMQuit Notice: Yorubas, Hausas must vacate Niger Delta by October 1 - Militants insistNAIJ.COMYorubas and Hausas/Fulanis residing in the Niger Delta region have been warned again to vacate by October 1 by several agitating groups in the region. A...

NAIJ.COMBuhari's campaign organisation enmeshed in leadership crisisNAIJ.COMA report by Daily Trust indicates that loyalists of President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, August 23 clashed over who takes charge as national coordinator of the Buhari ...

Daily TrustGunmen kidnap ex-minister Hussaini AkwangaDaily TrustA former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Alhaji Hussaini Akwanga, has been abducted from his farm in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Family sources told Daily Trust y...

VanguardAnambra poll: Offodile to pursue ambition in another partyVanguardCHIEF Chudi Offodile, who resigned from the United Progressive Party, UPP, in the wake of the party's controversial primary in Awka has said that he would pursue his governor...

VanguardInt'l Humanitarian Day: Oxfam laments horrifying condition of women, children in IDPs campsVanguardABUJA- AS Nigeria joined the world to mark International Humanitarian Day on August 19, 2017, an international humanitarian giant, Oxfam, has...

VanguardOrtom summons security meeting over assassinated aideVanguardMAKURDI—Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has summoned an emergency meeting of the State Security Council to discuss the assassination of Dr. Tavershima Adyorough, his Principal ...

The Nation NewspaperDeposed Shangisha Baale knows fate tomorrowThe Nation NewspaperThe deposed Baale of Shangisha, Chief Mutiu Michael Ogundare, who is on trial for allegedly faking his own kidnap, yesterday pleaded with an Ikeja High Court to vary his...

The Punch'Oba Fasinu's killing is silent war on Yewa monarchs'The Nation NewspaperThe Yewa Traditional Council in Ogun State yesterday bemoaned the killing of one of its members, the Olowo of Owo-Yewa, Oba Patrick Fasinu, by gunmen. The cou...

Oyo NUT opposes chairman's retirement elongationThe Nation NewspaperThe Democratic Teachers Alliance (DTA) in the Oyo State wing of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has kicked against the purported move of the national body to elongate the tenu...

Vanguard$20m Eastern ports scam: FG silent on indicted 4 ex-NPA top shots, Cyprian firmVanguardABUJA – More than three months after the Swiss government alerted its Nigerian counterpart that some top officials of Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, conniv...

The PunchAPC NWC meets next week on national conventionThe PunchMembers of the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress are meeting in Abuja next week where decisions are expected to be taken on the party's national convention. T...

The PunchOlubadan can't stop govt from enthroning 32 kings –CommissionerThe PunchThe Oyo State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Bimbo Kolade, has said that the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji, lacks the p...

VanguardBuhari discussed unity of Nigeria with my father — Ojukwu jnrVanguardFirst son of late Biafran warlord, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Emeka Ojukwu, Jr. yesterday said President Muhammadu Buhari was right in his broadcast speech that he dis...

The PunchRecession self-inflicted, Utomi, Soludo insistThe PunchA notable political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, on Wednesday maintained that the gruelling economic recession in the country was self-inflicted, noting that wrong policy choices led to the...

The PunchSouthern leaders to Buhari: Your claim that Nigeria's unity is settled not tenableThe PunchThe Southern Leaders Forum on Wednesday in Lagos faulted President Muhammadu Buhari's statement that issues of national discourse should be take...

VanguardTETFund scholarship beneficiaries collect money but abandon programmes — BaffaVanguardABUJA—EXECUTIVE Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, Dr. Abdullahi Baffa, disclosed yesterday that a high-level fraud involving some acade...

Vanguard'Buhari does not have the full capacity, in terms of his health, to function …'VanguardQuestions are being raised about the ability of Nigeria's president to rule after his decision to cancel Wednesday's cabinet meeting — th...

CHANNELS TELEVISIONBoko Haram: 6 killed in fresh suicide attack in BornoDaily Post NigeriaAt least, six persons have been reportedly killed in Muna garage suicide bomb attack today, a hospital source told DAILY POST in Maiduguri. According to the sourc...

“If not for our efforts, Buhari wouldn't have returned now” – FayoseYNaijaThe governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose Wednesday, during a meeting with political office holders at the Government's House in Ado Ekiti has said he stands by all he ...

VanguardGroup warns Niger Delta youths against being used as destruction instrumentsVanguardThe Concerned Nigerian Network in Diaspora (CNND) has called on Niger Delta youths not to allow themselves to be used as instruments of destruction by greedy an...

The Nation NewspaperAkeredolu, Ganduje demand state policeThe Nation NewspaperOndo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his Kano State counterpart, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Wednesday restated calls for state police. The governors said state police wo...