Why Sowore was Not Released – Falana
A human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana has said that the Convener of #RevolutionNow protest, Omoyele Sowore, was not released yesterday by the Department of State Services (DSS)…
My redeployment a new challenge – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), on Tuesday spoke on his deployment from the Niger Delta Affairs Ministry as Minister of State to the Ministry of Labour and Employment.…
Top Democrat announces formal impeachment inquiry of Trump
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the opening of a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, saying he had violated the constitution in seeking help from Ukraine to hurt Democratic opponent Joe…
Seven-year-old girl, stroke patient die as fire guts Lagos building
A girl of about seven years old and a 53-year-old man have been confirmed dead after fire gutted two buildings on Ogunmokun Street, in the Mushin area of Lagos State.Our correspondent gathered that the fire started…
You Achieved Nothing But Mere Propaganda Since Your Inauguration – Party Tackles Seyi Makinde
The Oyo State chapter of the Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) on Tuesday insisted that the state Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, has achieved nothing, but mere propaganda since his…
No Rate Cut Till Inflation Drops to 9% – Emefiele
........Tells banks era of investment in Treasury Bills over Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, yesterday ruled out a cut in interest rate until inflation,…
It’s propaganda to say churches have money – Sam Adeyemi
Sam Adeyemi, the senior pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, says the belief that churches have money is propaganda. Speaking at a recent conference organised by the…
Keyamo removed as Niger Delta minister, redeployed to labour
The Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Festus Keyamo, has been redeployed to the Ministry of Labour and Employment about one month after his assumption in the office.A statement from the Director of…
P&ID is a scam attempting to cheat Nigeria of billions of dollars – Buhari tells UN
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria is sending a notice to criminal groups by its vigorous prosecution of the “P&ID scam attempting to cheat Nigeria”. Speaking at…
Your claims on Malabu false – Abacha family tells Adoke
The family of former head-of-state Gen. Sani Abachi on Monday hit back at former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Mohammed Adoke (SAN) over alleged false claims he made in his…
Seme Border closure: West African CFA Franc crashes
The West African currency, CFA Franc, has crashed against the Naira to a new record low at the black market trading at 10,000 CFA early Wednesday to N5,850 due to the closure of Nigeria’s land borders.Our…
Senator fires gun at protesters, journalist injured
A legislator from Haiti’s ruling party fired a handgun during a protest on Monday, injuring a photojournalist as anger rises against President Jovenel Moise’s…
Siasia begs Nigerian govt to help free kidnapped mother
Former Super Eagles Coach Samson Siasia has made another passionate appeal to the Nigerian government as well as others in a position to help, to secure the release of his mother.Ogere Siasia, 76, was kidnapped in…
IN DETAIL: ‘Buhari didn’t prove educational qualifications’ — Atiku’s appeal against tribunal…
On Monday, Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and his party filed a suit at the supreme court to challenge the ruling of the election petition…
I can’t leave my kids with their dad – Woman tells court
A nursing mother, Jamila Muhammad, on Tuesday prayed a Sharia Court sitting in Rigasa, Kaduna, to grant her custody of her three children.Jamila, in her petition, prayed the court to give her custody of the children…
Gambia’s joy gives way to sinking distrust as Barrow clings to power
Almost three years ago, Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year rule over the small west African nation of the Gambia came to a shock end. Fed up with the constant fear and human rights abuses, a floundering economy and endemic…
Senate summons Malami over $9bn judgement against Nigeria
The senate has summoned Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), over the judgement secured by the Process and Industrial Development Limited (P&ID)…
Police Arrest 2 Lovers For Allegedly Hacking NHIS Account, Stealing N60m
A husband, Mr. Tunde Ogunseye and his wife, Funmiayo Oyelaja, have landed in trouble for allegedly hacking into the Federal Government’s National Health Insurance…
Forex earnings: Accelerate diversification of the economy – Senate tells FG
… Two bills pass first reading in Senate. The Senate on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to accelerate its policies on the diversification of the economy to…
Man wanted for ‘divorcing his wife without her knowledge’
Paul Nixon, a man from Texas, is currently wanted by the US authorities after forging his wife’s signature to facilitate his divorce from her. According to a statement by Mark Herman, a Harris County constable, Nixon…
I strongly disagree with the justices, UK PM says
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday said he disagreed with but would respect the Supreme Court ruling which found his decision to suspend parliament unlawful.“I have to say that I strongly disagree with…
Egbemode, Akande’s son on the list of commissioners, SAs in Osun
The name of president, Nigeria Guild of Editors, Mrs Funke Egbemode topped the list of 35 nominees for the positions of commissioners and special advisers submitted by Governor Adegboyega Oyetola to the State…
Backyard, unsuccessful economists criticising FG’s borrowings — Fashola
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has taken a swipe at those who condemned the rate of borrowing by the Federal Government, describing them as “backyard economists.”In his keynote address at the…
Senate to inaugurate committees on Wednesday – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, said on Tuesday that all standing committees of the upper chamber will be inaugurated on Wednesday. Lawan, who made this known at the resumption of the plenary…