18-year-old SS1 student arrested for poisoning her guardian in Ogun
An 18-year-old Senior Secondary School 1 student has been arrested by operative of the Ogun state Police Command for attempting to kill her guardian, Esther Bada, by poisoning her food.…
S/Gari Youths Clash With Hisbah Over Attempt To Seize Alcoholic Drinks In Kano
A violent clash erupted late Tuesday evening between youths of Sabon Gari area of Kano and officials of Kano State Hisbah Board, when the latter raided a shop selling alcoholic drinks in the area.…
Kanu’s second wife wants court recognise offspring as estate heirs
Josephine Ndubuisi Kanu, one of the widows of retired Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, a former Military Administrator of Lagos and Imo States, on Tuesday asked an Ikeja High Court in Lagos…
Electoral Bill: Uncertainty As Timeline For Buhari’s Assent Elapses Sunday
There is growing uncertainty in the political terrain as the 30 days’ timeline for President Muhammadu Buhari to assent the Electoral Act Bill elapses on Sunday. This comes as the…
Senator kicks as NPC budgets N400bn for May 2022 census
There was a mild drama at the Senate Committee on Appropriation on Wednesday when the Chairman, Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Smart Adeyemi, warned the Federal Government against…
Headline inflation decreases in Nov. to 15.40% — NBS
Headline inflation decreased by 0.59 per cent to 15.40 per cent in November, the Statistician-General of the Federation, Mr Simon Harry says. Harry, who made the announcement on Wednesday in…
I have no interest in holding any board position in FBN Holdings, First Bank – Otedola
The Chairman of Geregu Energy Group and billionaire businessman, Mr Femi Otedola has debunked speculations that he his interested in holding any board position in FBN Holdings, First Bank or any…
Side Chicks Are Part Of God’s Plan For A Successful Marriage – Pastor
According to marriage counsellor Rev. George Lutterodt, mistresses are part of God’s grand scheme for successful marriages. He disclosed that God blesses side chicks, and therefore no curse…
If Not For Buhari, Terrorists Would Have Declared Islamic State In Nigeria – Lai Mohammed
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, has said if not for the actions of President Muhammadu Buhari, terrorists would have declared Islamic State in Nigeria. Addressing…
I Still Want To Marry Her, Says 25-Year-Old Man Stabbed By Fiancée
Habib Suleiman, a resident of Unguwan Rogo in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, says he still wants to marry his fiancée, Fatima Danjuma, despite stabbing him with a…
No member of repentant Boko Haram ‘ve ever been recruited into military/Para-military services — Gen…
Following apprehensions among Nigerians that some repentant members of Boko Haram may have found their way into the military and para-military services, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Lucky…
Suspected bandits kill Kaduna lawmaker
A member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Hon Rilwanu Aminu Gadagau, has been killed allegedly by bandits. Gadagau was Chairman, Committee on Local Government and Rural…
Herbalist threatens to kill client for presenting fake human skull
A herbalist, Daramola Idowu, has been arrested by the Osun Western Security Network codenamed Amotekun, for ritual killing. A source told The Nation that Idowu asked a man, who consulted him…
‘My wife’s death left me emotionally empty’ – Bisi Akande
Former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Chief Bisi Akande has said the death of his wife, Mowumi, left him emotionally empty. In his book, ‘My Participations’, he said despite…
Bandits Abduct 5 In Fresh Zaria Attack
Bandits have again abducted five people in Dallatu and Kasuwar Da’a areas of Dutsen Abba in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State. This is happening 24 hours after…
Omicron spreading unlike other COVID variants — now in 77 countries, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the Omicron COVID variant has now been detected in 77 countries. Omicron — labelled a “variant of concern” — was detected by South African…
You Lack Moral Ground To Criticise Buhari – Northern Youths Assembly Tells Obasanjo
The Northern Youth Assembly (NYA) says former President Olusegun Obasanjo lacks the moral ground to criticise President Muhammadu Buhari. Obasanjo had, at a retreat in Abuja on…
Aubameyang To Join Barcelona After Being Stripped Of Arsenal Captaincy
Arsenal forward, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could leave the club for Barcelona in January, Newspremises reports. The UK Independent claims the LaLiga side are eyeing a move for the 32-year-old.…
EFCC Raids Abuja Hotel, Arrests Woman, Others With Fake $427,400 (Photos)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested five members of a syndicate who specialise in counterfeiting foreign currencies, especially the dollar, for sale to unsuspecting members…
Police arrest mum, hospital worker for allegedly selling newborn baby for N.4m
The Ebonyi State Police Command on Tuesday said it arrested three women suspected of child trafficking and kidnapping in the state. The development was confirmed via a…
Economy steadily recovering, but growth still fragile — CBN
THE Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Tuesday, said Nigeria’s economy is on recovery path but the growth is still fragile and below potential. Consequently, while commending the banks for…
5G: After $273m, the real journey begins
AFTER eleven rounds of a grueling 3.5GHz auction in which three organisations: MTN Nigeria, Mafab Communications and Airtel Nigeria were engaged, a bruising game of giants, MTN and Mafab…
Delta 2023: Otuaro battle Ibori’s candidate, Edevbie over PDP ticket
Delta 2023: Deputy Governor Kingsley Otuaro and David Edevbie in a battle for who emerges PDP’s flag bearer, ENigeria Newspaper reports. If nothing gives, the…
Olowu of Owu kingdom, Oba Adegboyega Dosunmu is dead
The Olowu of Owu kingdom, Oba Adegboyega Dosunmu has died. PARROT NIGERIA understands that the Ogun State Government announced the demise of the first-class Oba on Tuesday, Dec. 14. He died…