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Dangote truck crushes policeman, injures five people

A yet-to-be-identified policeman has been crushed at the Saiten Petrol Station end of the Abeokuta-Lagos Expressway in Ogun State by a truck belonging...

Tension, twist at Presidential Election Tribunal as Abure, Apapa’s LP factions fight for legitimacy

There was disquiet on Wednesday in Abuja at the resumed hearing of the petition filed by the Labour Party and its Presidential Candidate,...

Court nullifies appointments of NDDC Chairperson, Onochie’s 18 aides, barred from interfering with MD’s functions

``Onochie’s unilateral decision to appoint 18 aides in her office and the demand for an executive office in the commission are in contravention...

Hoodlums murder, set ablaze two staff of U.S. Embassy in Anambra

A U.S convoy was on Tuesday attacked in Anambra State, leaving two staff of the Consulate killed and their bodies set ablaze by...

Race For Senate President -Sen Yari of Zamfara State in a war of words with Rufai Oseni of Arise News

"In the history of Zamfara, when it comes to the issue of development there’s no governor that served the Zamfara people like I...

Updated: Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, remanded for next 48 hours, admitted to N1m bail thereafter

Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, has been remanded in police custody for the next 48 hours for alleged assault on a police officer on...

Seun Kuti arraigned, granted bail

After spending the night in Police custody and arraigned in court on Tuesday, Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, has been granted bail. A Chief...

Tragedy as EFCC operatives kill colleague during scuffle over suspect’s seized property

Some operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have snuffed another officer in a bloody fight over some items collected from...

We’ve built a firm foundation for a prosperous Nigeria, says Buhari

Barely 12 days to the exit date of his administration, President Muhammadu Buhari has boasted that his administration built a firm foundation for...

It is absolute folly to believe that more than 17 million Nigerians are homeless – Babatunde Fashola

The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has refuted reports that more than 17 million Nigerians are homeless. Although he admitted that...

U.S. slams visa ban on Nigerians over violence, manipulation of 2023 polls

"These individuals, under US Immigration and Nationality Act, will be subject to restrictions on visas to the United States under a policy covering...

Nigeria’s inflation rate surges to 22.22 per cent in April, highest in 17 years — NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) latest inflation report shows an upsurge of the annual inflation rate of 22.22 per cent as at...

Teddy A slams celebrities for chasing clout with Hilda’s marathon cooking feat

As celebrities continue to storm the venue of Hilda Back’s marathon cooking spot to show their support and entertain guests, reality star and...

Colleagues, family arrive Isolo General Hospital morgue to collect Murphy Afolabi’s body

Ahead of his burial, some colleagues and family members of movie producer and actor, Murphy Afolabi, who died on Sunday in Lagos, have...

In Pres. Buhari’s absence, VP Osinbajo again presides over “extraordinary” FEC meeting

Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s continued stay in UK for medical reasons, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) on Monday presided over an “extraordinary” Federal Executive...