Troops Neutralize Biafran National Guard Gunman, Recover Arms
The Nigerian Army said on Thursday night that its troops conducting Exercise Golden Dawn have neutralised one of the Biafran National Guard gunmen who attacked troops’ location at…
Currency Swap: Nigerian Banks To Begin Operation In China – Envoy
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun, said Nigerian banks would soon start operations in China to facilitate trade and investments. Jianchun who disclosed this…
Buhari Approves Construction Of ₦21 Billion 14-Bed Space Presidential Clinic
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the construction and equipping of a 14-bed space presidential clinic at a cost of N21 billion. The Permanent Secretary, State House, Umar…
Stitch, South Africa-based fintech firm, expands to Nigeria after raising $2m funding
South Africa-based application programming interface (API) fintech company, Stitch announced plans to expand to Nigeria after raising a $2 million seed extension. The new funding…
IPOB: Abia Court To Hear Nnamdi Kanu’s N5bn Suit Against FG November 2
The Abia State High Court has fixed November 2 for the hearing of fundamental rights suit filed by leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Nnamdi Kanu’s…
Compensation: Residents Rush To Erect Structures On Federal Highway
Several members of communities that line the over 100 kilometre stretch of the Calabar-Itu federal highway are hurrying to erect semblance of structures, supposed farms and economic…
It’s irresponsible for Gumi to oppose declaring bandits as terrorists – APC governors forum DG
Salihu Lukman, director-general of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), says bandits have the same characteristics as terrorists. Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Islamic cleric, had recently said…
Solskjaer fights for Man Utd job as top three flex muscles
Manchester United travel to Tottenham on Saturday desperate to stay in touch with the Premier League’s top four as Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City threaten to break away from the…
IRT arrests foreigner, Nigerian over alleged supply of ammunition to Cameroonian separatists
The Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigerian Police Force led by DCP Olatunji Disu, has arrested two suspects, a Cameroonian and a Nigerian for illegal possession and sale of…
PDP in Suspended Animation as Court Rules on Secondus’ Suit Today
There’s palpable tension and sudden cessation of activities in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the feasibility of its proposed national convention earlier scheduled…
How we recovered 301 houses from two public officials in Abuja – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it recovered 301 “illegally acquired” houses from two public officials in the federal capital…
26-year-old Nigerian stabbed, left to die overnight on London street
A 26-year-old Nigerian, Emmanuel Ogabi, has been confirmed dead by police in the United Kingdom after he was stabbed on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, and left alone until he was…
Buhari’s Government Has No Solution To Nigeria’s Problems – Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has said Nigeria is fast disintegrating, lamenting that the current administration lacks the solution to the various challenges…
Tenant who was served quit notice builds beautiful house opposite landlord
A man who was grappling with accommodation issues has risen above the challenges to impress neighbours with his latest achievement. He was said to have built a house not too long after being his landlord asked him to leave the apartment.…
Dikio hails Boyloaf for getting first-class degree
The Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Col. Milland Dixon Dikio (rtd), has hailed prominent ex-agitator, Ebikabowei Victor-Ben, also known as Boyloaf, for…
Amnesty Int’l Decries Arbitrary Detention, Deportation Of Africans In UAE
Amnesty International has decried mass arbitrary detention and deportation of Africans in the United Arab Emirates. A statement by Ghina Bou Chacra of Amnesty…
Businessman who organised flight that killed footballer Emiliano Sala convicted
The businessman who organised the 2019 flight that killed Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala was Thursday found guilty of endangering the safety of an aircraft. David Henderson, 67,…
NSCDC deploys 20,000 personnel for Anambra governorship poll
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 20,000 personnel to provide security for the Nov. 6 governorship election in Anambra. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Gunshots as security agents repel attack on Edo prison
An uprising at one of the Edo correctional facilities known as White House along Sapele Road, on Thursday, caused panic in Benin as gunshots were heard around Ring Road and the…
BREAKING: Facebook Changes Name To Meta In Major Rebrand
Facebook has changed its name to Meta as part of a major rebrand. The company, which announced the change at its annual developer conference, said it would better “encompass” what the…
The Economist and its unrelenting doom, gloom about Nigeria
The Economist, the international weekly newspaper, has been steadfast and dutiful on its pursuit of a solitary narrative about Nigeria. Going by this newspaper’s disposition towards…
Ajetunmobi couple granted citizenship after ‘intense examination’ – Antigua and Barbuda
Antiguan authorities have confirmed that the Nigerian couples who are wanted for a multibillion Naira investment scam are citizens of the country. “Both Bamise Ajetunmobi and Elizabeth…
I’m Not Aware Of FBI’s Request For Extradition Of Abba Kyari, says IGP
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has said he is not aware of any request for the extradition of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari. There…
Impeached Plateau Speaker Fights Back, Holds Parallel Plenary (Photos)
Impeached Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Nuhu Abok holds plenary outside Assembly complex, suspends six lawmakers who allegedly took part in his impeachment earlier in the day. See photos below