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Peter Toluwabori, an alleged internet fraudster, was on Monday remanded at the Kirikiri Prisons in Lagos by an Ikeja Special Offences Court for allegedly destroying some evidence to be used by the Economic and Financial Crimes…

The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) has arraigned suspended Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mounir Gwarzo, before an Abuja Hugh Court, for allegedly paying himself severance benefits of…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has restored the operatives withdrawn from Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara — less than 24 hours after the new Peoples Democratic Party…

Kwara youths under the umbrella of the Youth Agitator Nationalist Forum yesterday kicked against the invitation of the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, by the Nigerian Police Force over the Offa bank robbery. The Force Public…

Amnesty International on Monday threw a poser on Twitter demanding to know sponsors of protests against them. The human rights body and the Nigerian government have been at loggerheads, especially over reports of military and…

The Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria (ALBON) on Monday asked for the intervention of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in lifting the paralysis of their businesses by the Akinwunmi Ambode led Lagos State government on the Ikorodu…

A 13-year-old girl has been charged with homicide after she stabbed her best friend to death following an argument. A 13-year-old Texas girl has been charged with stabbing her friend, 14, to death during an argument which soon turned…

Crude oil prices slipped yesterday as United States production hit a record high, while the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) considered boosting supply. Global benchmark, Brent crude oil lost $1.26 a barrel, or 1.6…

…Saraki’s N4Billion gift has made him and Izunaso go crazy The foolish act of deceit dramatised the outgoing national chairman of APC; Chief John Oyegun and his cohorts today in the name of inaugurating some state working committee…

The suspended Director-General of Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mounir Gwarzo, on Monday filed a suit before the National Industrial Court, Abuja, challenging his suspension by the Minister of Finance.Mr Gwarzo, who…

The renewed cult war in Calabar South of Cross River state has taken another shape following the killing of a man earlier today. The victim said to be a suspected cultist was gunned down and his hand amputated by rival gang members at…

The Nigerian Army yesterday revealed that its Troops of 21 Brigade supported by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) deployed in Operation Lafiya Dole to conduct counter terrorism and counter insurgency operations in the North…

........Operators say move will harmonise rates The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved an upward review of the trading margin available to operators of Bureau de Change (BDC) in the country. The BDC operators are now to…

Timi Dakolo has been labelled as a disgrace to Christianity by a lady on Instagram following his social media rant about an Abuja pastor whose name he is yet to mention. Few days ago, Timi Dakolo was on social media where he called…

182 out of the 210 prisoners in the Minna Medium Security Prison are at large following the attack on the facility, the Minister of Interior, General Abdulrahman Dambazau, disclosed on Monday.Gunmen had on Sunday night invaded the Minna…

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN) has urged the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama, Abuja, to order the resumption of the trial of Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye,…

Oloyede, who is also the Registrar/Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, also warned religious leaders in the country to desist from promoting crisis in society, calling for peace and harmony…

The Senate Leader, Senator Ahmad Lawan, yesterday said President Muhammadu Buhari is a phenomenon. He said the massive movement propelling the re-election of President is due to the phenomenal attributes of the man. Lawan stated…

Following the conclusion of ward, local and state congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo, Osita Okechukwu, Director-General, Voice of Nigeria (VON) and a chieftain of the party has advised Gov. Rochas Okorocha to leave…

Suspected serial fraudster, Fred Ajudua, was remanded in Kirikiri prison custody yesterday by an Ikeja Special Offences Court for allegedly defrauding Ziad Abu Zalaf of Technical International Limited in Germany of $1.046 million.…

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has called on the police and all other government agencies to enforce the ban on flavoured tobacco products including Shisha. Adewole said this at a press conference in Abuja on Monday to…

The Minister of Women Affairs, Sen. Aisha Alhassan, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will not only win Gombe and Taraba States in 2019 but also lead Nigeria forever. Sen. Alhassan, who is popularly known as 'Mama…

… To face trial soon The Police have dismissed the trigger-happy mobile policeman who shot former House of Representatives member, Hon. Opeyemi Bamidele and five other party faithful on Friday. The culprit whose name was yet to be…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says all telecommunications service providers in the country must automatically renew data packages without the subscriber’s consent. NCC said non-adherence to this would result in a N5…