Missing boy found dead in a car, with eyes plucked out in Suleja
A 9-year-old boy who went missing gfor two days has been found dead in the back of a car with his eyes plucked out in Suleja, Niger state. On Monday, June 1, the body of the boy, identified simply as Emma, was found in a parked car used by…
Bauchi Deputy Governor tests positive for COVID-19
Bauchi state Deputy Governor, Baba Tela, has tested positive for COVID-19, this is coming after the state Governor recovered from the virus. This was made known in a recent press release by Governor Bala’s media aide, Mukhtar Gidado,…
AfDB and the American affront
This time, perhaps, is the most of the troubling and worrisome of times in the life of the Nigerian born crack international technocrat and president of the Abidjan based…
We can’t sell petrol at N121.5 per litre – IPMAN
Oil marketers yesterday said it was impossible for its members to sell petrol at the new government regulated N121.5 per litre. Acting under the aegis of Independent…
812 health workers infected till date, says FG
THE Federal Government on Tuesday said no fewer than 812 health workers have been infected with the COVID-19 virus in the line of duty. It reiterated that the protection of…
Why Kalu is still in custody, by correctional service
HOURS after a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos ordered the immediate release of former Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu, the senator was still in custody of the Nigerian…
If you’re 55 and above, avoid mosques, churches – FG
FROM the Federal Government on Tuesday came an advisory to Nigerians: If you are 55 years old and above, avoid churches and mosques. Those with health conditions…
Tinubu mourns Sen. Muniru Muse
Sen. Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has commiserated with the family of Sen. Muniru Muse, who died on Tuesday at the age of 81. Muse, a…
INEC mulls scrapping bye-elections over rising cost
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has disclosed that it will soon open engagement with the National Assembly on the rising cost of conducting…
Altered certificate: Tribunal orders Bayelsa D/Governor’s appearance Thursday
The Bayelsa State Governorship Election Tribunal has ordered that the state’s Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo appears before it on Thursday to…
ICAN Elects New President, Promises to Partner with Govt on National Values, Economic Priorities
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has elected new officers to run its affairs for the next one year. Dame (Mrs.) Onome Joy Adewuyi BSc, MSc, ACPIN, FCIB, FCA emerged…
“I’m Still Waiting On God, Won’t Reopen My Church Now” – TB Joshua…
Popular Nigerian preacher and Prophet, TB Joshua has said he won't be complying with the Nigerian Government's directive of reopening of religious worship centres across the nation. The notable Tele-evangelist said,…
No shaking, Nigeria is solidly behind you – Buhari tells Adesina
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said the nation will stand solidly behind Dr Akinwumi Adesina in his bid to get re-elected as President of the African Development Bank…
OBITUARY: Majek Fashek, ‘The Rainmaker’, who fought for others but lost strength when it mattered…
On Tuesday morning, news of the death of Majekodunmi Fasheke, Nigerian reggae singer and guitarist better known as Majek Fashek, broke the internet. He passed away at 58, after battling with cancer for over a year. The news marked…
Biafra: Igbo people in US are wicked, stingy, gossipy – Nnamdi Kanu [PHOTOS]
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has published the contributions of each country to the IPOB Defence Fund. He criticized Igbo people in the United States of…
Buba Galadima predicts suffering of northerners after Buhari’s presidency
A former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, Buba Galadima has accused the President of mortgaging the future of northerners with his actions. Mr Galadima who appeared on a programme of the African Independent Television (AIT) made…
BREAKING: It’s safer to worship at home, says FG
The federal government says despite the lifting of ban on religious gatherings, it is safer for people to worship at home. The government had banned large gatherings and ordered suspension of conventional religious activities in…
Swear if you have not been collecting money from governors – Asari Dokubo tells Nnamdi Kanu
Mujahid Asari Dokubo, leader of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force has taken a challenge thrown at him by Nnamdi Kanu of the Indigenous People of Biafra. In a tit-for-tat, he has also…
JUST IN: We can’t re-open churches, mosques in Lagos now – LASG
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of opening churches and mosques across the state now. The Federal Government had on Monday lifted the ban on…
Coroner reveals what killed Twilight actor, Nigerian girlfriend
A coroner has revealed that an overdose of cocaine killed Twilight actor Boyce Gregory and his Nigerian girlfriend, Natalie Adepoju. The 30-year-old actor was found dead at his Las Vegas…
Wuhan authorities say they tested 9.9m people for COVID-19
Authorities in the Chinese city of Wuhan said they had tested almost 10 million people for COVID-19 over 19 days and found 300 asymptomatic infections, state media…
BREAKING: Lagos Council chairman dies
The Executive Chairman of Agbado/Oke-Odo LCDA, Dr. Augustine Adeoye Arogundade is dead. He died Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness. The news of his sudden demise is coming…
BREAKING: Reps approve Buhari’s $22.7bn loan request — despite criticism
The house of representatives has approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to borrow $22.7 billion. The green chamber approved the request at Tuesday’s plenary session after it considered…
BREAKING: Buhari meets AfDB President, Adesina
President Muhammadu Buhari is in a closed-door meeting with the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, in the State House. Adesina had been in…