The Abuja mob that attacked me chanted secessionist slogans, says CCT chairman
Danladi Umar, chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), says he was attacked in Abuja by a mob that was “chanting secessionist and…
I don’t think any bandit deserves to live, says El-Rufai
Nasir El-Rufai, Kaduna state governor, says he does not think anyone involved in banditry deserves to live. He said any bandit operating in his state is “most likely going to end up dead”. The governor spoke…
Pfizer vaccine found effective against COVID-19 variants
Israeli researchers report that the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is as effective against B.1.1.7 variant of the virus, aka the U.K. variant, as it is against the original…
JUST IN: Inmates freed as gunmen attack Imo prison, police command
Gunmen have reportedly attacked the federal prison and police command headquarters in Owerri, Imo state. Some inmates in the prison were said to have been broken free by the gunmen. The attack was said to have happened in…
Innocent Chukwuma will be sorely missed – Buhari
Civil society leader, Innocent Chukwuma, was a credible voice of transparency who died when the nation needed his services most, President Buhari said on Sunday. “His demise will be…
2023: We stand by our decision on Lagos Governorship – ACLMF
All Christian Leaders and Ministers Forum (ACLMF) in conjunction with other 50 Christian Socio-political groups advocating for integrity in governance, have resolved to stand…
Insurgency: This is the time NAF must show strength – Air chief
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has urged NAF pilots, technicians and ground troops to remain resolute in the fight against insurgency in the North-East and other parts of the country.…
How Obasanjo sent Bode George to prison – Fayose
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has said Bode George’s journey to jail was planned by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo in his Ota farm. In…
2023: Makinde to assist Lagos PDP with funds, logistics
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has pledged to assist Lagos chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP with logistics and funds in the coming elections, a…
You did not speak like man of God – Presidency fires back at Kukah
The Presidency, on Sunday, lambasted the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah over his 2021 Easter homily, saying it is an ungodly attempt to politicise…
LG announces shutdown of mobile phone business
The South Korean electronics manufacturer, LG Electronics officially announced the shutdown of its mobile division worldwide. According to a statement by the…
Ex-governors, senators own 130 Dubai assets
More than 130 choice assets have been bought with looted funds in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), by some ex-governors, ministers and senators.…
Gunmen abduct farmer in Ekiti — but wife says family members culpable
The Ekiti police command has confirmed the kidnapping of one Agbanigo Isaac on his farm along Ajegbende, Ise Ekiti road. Sunday Abutu, the state police public relations officer (PPRO), said Isaac, who resides in Ikere…
‘We are very sorry’ — NMA apologises to Nigerians over doctors’ strike
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has apologised to Nigerians over the strike embarked upon by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). On Thursday, the resident doctors embarked on an indefinite strike…
Obasanjo, Gumi ask FG to ‘settle and rehabilitate’ bandits willing to surrender
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo and Ahmad Gumi, prominent Islamic cleric, have asked the federal government to rehabilitate bandits who are willing to surrender. The call was made after Gumi led a delegation to…
Italy-bound Goodluck busted with N564m heroin at Abuja Airport
A drug trafficker, Goodluck Igbineweka Odeh has been intercepted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, NAIA, with 2 kilogramme of heroin, which has a street value of N564…
BREAKING: Banks unblock MTN, reconnect telco to banking channels
After 48 hours of disconnecting MTN customers from banking channels including the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data and banking apps, commercial banks on Sunday have…
Team Oyo, Taraba disqualified from National Sports Festival
The contingents of Oyo and Taraba states have been disqualified from the National Sports Festival set to kick off today, Sunday in Edo State. Both teams were disqualified for failing…
R-E-V-E-A-L-E-D: Weird things Nigerians do in UK, America to avoid deportation
Many talented and brilliant Nigerians have had their promising future ruined by their desperation to seek greener pastures abroad. Some of them who quit thriving jobs at home end up doing menial jobs abroad with several…
Taiwan continues to identify victims after train accident
Taiwan on Sunday continued to identify victims and remove damaged carriages from a tunnel after a fatal derailment on Friday claimed at least 51 lives and left 200 people injured, according to the Central Emergency Operation…
Group lauds Comrade Oshiomhole at 69
A political group, Tinubu Vanguard, has felicitated with former All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, on his 69th birthday anniversary. The group described Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo, as a…
Manchester United boss warns Mino Raiola over Paul Pogba future
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskajer has issued a warning to Mino Raiola regarding the latter’s efforts to force Paul Pogba’s Old Trafford departure, per the Daily Express. The Frenchman’s uncertain future in…
Nigeria won’t drop AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine – NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), the focal agency responsible for the deployment of the COVID-19 vaccines, has said that the country will not stop the use of Astrazeneca vaccine. In a statement…
Juventus to delay players wages for four months
Juventus have again asked their players to accept at least a partially delayed payment for their next four wage packets, according to reports. The Serie A giants were forced into similarly drastic measures a year ago…