Guest flees as hotel uncovers murdered female companion
The Kwara State Police Command has begun searching for a man who allegedly killed a lady in a hotel in Ilorin, the state capital, about three…
Army Warns Niger, Kogi, Kwara Residents over Fleeing Bandits
The Nigerian Army yesterday alerted residents of Kogi, Kwara and Niger states to be vigilant and report movements of bandits to security agents. The warning came as the army said the bandits had begun fleeing…
Igala Can Never Be Part Of Biafra – Group Tells Nnamdi Kanu (Video)
Chairman of the incorporated trustees of Igala Cultural Development Association (ICDA) working committee, Comrade Enemona Emmanuel Omattah has called on secessionist group, the…
TIMELINE: Eight years, four judges — Farouk Lawan’s long journey to prison
After an eight-year trial that was rife with controversies, Farouk Lawan, former chairman of the house of representatives ad-hoc committee on fuel subsidy, has been convicted in a $3 million bribe case. At…
Buhari Sends N895.84bn Supplementary Appropriation Bill to Senate
President Muhammadu Buhari has transmitted a 2021 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N895.842 billion to the Senate for passage into law. The Federal Executive Council…
‘99% Of PDP Leaders Are Collecting Money From Tinubu’ – Former State Chairman
A former Lagos state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Otunba Segun Adewale, aka Aeroland, on Tuesday, said those behind his alleged suspension from…
Buhari not born-again democrat, wants to return Decree 4 through Lai Mohammed – Media chiefs
Veteran journalists, in separate interviews with KAYODE OYERO, examine moves by the Federal Government to amend media laws in the country. They conclude that the…
Any social media platform used to bring down Nigeria will be suspended – Lai Mohammed
The federal government says it will not hesitate to suspend any social media platform, which allows activities that have a negative impact on the country. Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture,…
Police, Igboho group clash likely
Activist Sunday Adeyemo (a.k.a Sunday Igboho) plans to lead a rally of those agitating for Yoruba Nation to Lagos on July 3. But the Lagos Commissioner of Police (CP) Hakeem…
Thousands Sign Petition To Stop Jeff Bezos From Returning To Earth
Thousands of people have signed petitions to stop Jeff Bezos from returning to Earth after his trip to space next month. In June, the Amazon CEO had announced that he would…
Buratai Appointed Nigeria’s Ambassador To Benin Republic
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd), has been deployed to Benin Republic. While General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin (rtd), former Chief…
South-East govs can’t decide actualisation of Biafra – IPOB
THE Indigenous People of Biafra has said the governors of the South-East geo-political zone lacked the locus standi to decide for the people of the region…
Makinde approves establishment of LAUTECH campus in Iseyin
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, approved the relocation and establishment of the College of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources of the Ladoke Akintola University (LAUTECH) to Iseyin.…
Lagos to Ibadan by Train: Testimony of a Professor
By Professor Lai Olurode “Nigerian Elites with their unpatriotism and self-centeredness coupled with their greed remain the bane of our development…
Troops now speaking to bandits, IPOB in language they understand – Group
The All Progressives Congress Legacy and Awareness Campaign (APCLAC) says security agencies are now speaking the language that insurgents, bandits and members of the…
#EndSARS: Lagos says most injuries from Lekki tollgate were from ‘machete cuts, stampede’
The Lagos state government says most of the injuries sustained by protesters at the Lekki tollgate were from machete cuts and stampede. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, head of service,…
13 vehicles burnt in tanker explosion on Lagos-Ibadan expressway – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says six tankers, five trucks and two cars were destroyed in a tanker explosion at Ogere on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Tuesday. Earlier, FRSC Sector Commander in Ogun, Mr…
APC UK urges Igboho to shelve July 3 rally in Lagos
The All Progressives Congress (APC), UK Chapter, has urged Yoruba Nation agitator, Mr Sunday Igboho, to shelve a planned rally in Lagos State, billed for July 3.…
Tears, Tributes as Lagos council boss is laid to rest
Friends, family members, colleagues and well-wishers on Tuesday, paid last respect to late Hon Rafiu Olorunfunmi Olatunji who passed on Monday night. At…
Twitter promoting instability, act of terrorism in Nigeria – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Tuesday told the House of Representatives that the government decided to ban the operations of twitter in Nigeria…
BREAKING: Court sentences Farouk Lawan to 7 years in prison over $3m bribe
A federal capital territory (FCT) high court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has sentenced Farouk Lawan, former chairman of the federal house of representatives ad-hoc committee on fuel…
Chris Brown Accused Of Battery By Woman Who Claims He Smacked Her Wig Off
Chris Brown is under investigation for battery, and the alleged victim told the police he smacked the back of her head so hard her weave came off.…
Siasia rejects five-year ban, will challenge CAS’ verdict on alleged match-fixing
Super Eagles Former Coach, Samson Siasia, does not accept the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s (CAS) verdict on the match-fixing charge brought against him by world football governing body, FIFA, an associate…
Akwa Ibom varsity expels 500-level student for ‘insulting’ governor on Facebook
A 500-level student of the Akwa Ibom State University in Ikot Akpaden identified as Iniobong Ekpo has been expelled for…