Trump appoints Robert O’Brien as new national security adviser
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday named Robert O’Brien, the current envoy for hostage affairs, as national security adviser following the ouster of John Bolton last…
I’ve been unable to serve my wife divorce papers – Obasanjo’s son tells court
Olujonwo Obasanjo, son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday told an Ikeja High Court that he has been unable to serve his estranged wife, Temitope, divorce…
After Collecting N2.8bn Severance Pay, Former CJN Belgore Acts against Country
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Alfa Belgore, who has been a regular visitor at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Headquarters, Abuja for a couple of weeks, might have been indicted by the…
Iran denies involvement in Saudi oil attacks in letter to U.S.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has denied any involvement in the attacks on Saudi oil facilities in an official letter to the U.S.“Iran has nothing to do with the attack,” states the letter, which was delivered to the…
My husband is ‘prayerless,’ divorce us – Wife tells court
A housewife, Shamsiya Muhammad, on Wednesday begged a a Sharia Court II sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, to dissolve her marriage with Sani Adamu over his refusal to pray.The complainant, who resides at…
Spanking children unconstitutional, says South African Court
South Africa’s highest court on Wednesday upheld a ruling that spanking or corporal punishment of children at home was unconstitutional, saying the practices violate child rights.In a much-awaited decision, the…
Nigerian who died in UK detention centre was denied medical attention — Brother
A Nigerian man, Oscar Okwurime, 34, who died in his cell at the Harmondsworth removal centre in London had told the authorities at the centre that he was feeling unwell but he was not provided with medical attention,…
Group lauds removal of VAT on cooking gas
Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM), says the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on cooking gas by the Federal Government will deepen…
I have never been so honoured in my life – Air Peace boss, Onyema tells Reps
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, has extended the commendation of the House of Representatives to the Chairman of Air Peace, Mr Allen Onyema,…
“IPOB Can’t Attack Me Outside Nigeria” – Minister Of Labour And Employment,…
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has said members of the Indigenous People of Biafra cannot attack him outside Nigeria. He said the secessionists would have a…
Days after a video of him went viral, help comes for young Nigerian drug addict in the US
Help has finally come for a young Nigerian drug addict after a video of him sharing his story went viral a few days ago. 28 year old Olaniyi pictured above was accosted by a concerned Nigerian man inNew Jersey who saw him,…
Bumper harvest: Task Force arrest 71 miscreants in Lagos
The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force have arrested another 71 miscreants around railway-line in Oshodi area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria as part of efforts to rid the State of all…
9 things Ronaldo revealed to the world in an emotional interview
Football Legend Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday evening treated the world to a unique insight into his private life without mincing words. Cristiano Ronaldo sat down with Piers…
N1.5m bank charge on N50m deposit… CBN’s cashless policy is back
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has re-introduced charges on the deposit and withdrawals of sums above N500,000 to promote a cashless economy. In a circular released on…
Yoruba leaders differ on VP’s removal as economic team head
Some Yoruba leaders have expressed divergent opinions about the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to replace the Economic Management Team (EMT) headed by Vice President…
Police to seal hotels, guest houses where women get killed in Rivers
Concerned and convinced that a serial women killer has been on the prowl in Rivers State, the police have threatened to seal hotels or guest houses where fresh incidents are recorded.…
Submit Yourself For Trial – EFCC Tells ex-AGF Adoke
The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has expressed dismay over allegations by a former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of…
Again, Femi Otedola Pays Reggae Icon, Majek Fashek’s Medical Expenses in a London Hospital
Magnanimity is seldom a strong suit of Nigerian billionaires. But nature does not use a one-size fits all approach which is why billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, is widely perceived as one of the rarest and…
Northern forces plot for 2023 presidency
There is an intense power tussle for the Presidency in 2023 as hawks in the North have begun plans to ensure power remains in the region. Two northern governors are leading…
MAN sets agenda for Economic Advisory Council, lauds FG
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to constitute an Economic Advisory Council (EAC) majorly comprising of private sector individuals. This is even as…
Photo: Housewife in police net for killing 3-day-old baby in Niger
Police in Niger have arrested a 22-year-old housewife, Harela Uba, of Shakodna village, Shiroro Local Government Area of the State for allegedly killing a three-day-old baby boy in the…
Israeli election: Gantz upsets Netanyahu
In an apparent setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, challenger Benny Gantz’s centrist Blue and White Party is slightly ahead of his Likud Party, according to exit polls. The results…
$9.6bn P&ID judgment debt not on Nigeria’s UN agenda – Minister
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, yesterday, said Nigeria would not raise the issue of the judgment debt concerning Process and Industrial Development Limited…
2023: Igbo must negotiate with West, North – Senator Adighije
Senator Chris Adighije represented Abia Central in the Senate between 2003–2007. In 2005, Adighije spilled the beans on fellow senators involved in the N55 million…