Man divorces wife of 15 years over nagging
An Ibadan-based businessman, Isiaka Adam, on Thursday, prayed a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve his 15-year-old marriage to his wife, Bilikis, because her nagging attitude was…
UPDATED: COZA: PFN declares probe of rape accusation inconclusive
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has declared probe into the rape accusation by celebrity photographer, Busola Dakolo against founder of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) Pastor…
JUST IN: Ex-Super Falcons striker Ifeanyi Chiejine dies at 36
Ifeanyichukwu Chiejine, former Super Falcons player, has died after a brief illness, said the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday. The country’s football federation took to…
German police identify four of Ekweremadu’s attackers
Four of the people that attacked Ike Ekweremadu, former deputy senate president, in Nuremberg, Germany, have been identified by the Bavaria police, TheCable understands. Ekweremadu, a…
BREAKING: Fatoyinbo snubbed PFN’s investigating panel on rape allegation
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has disclosed that embattled founder of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo shunned several invitations to appear…
Oyo-Ita’s retirement ‘rejected’
The Head of Service of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, has been asked by the presidency to put her early retirement plans on hold, Daily Trust learnt from impeccable sources yesterday.“She was…
What Buhari promised me while dissolving last cabinet – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari assured him of retaining his position as Minister during the dissolution of the former…
Keyamo shares first picture in office as minister
Nigerian lawyer, Festus Keyamo on Thursday shared his first picture in office as Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs. He affirmed that his law offices continue to run at full throttle with capable hands, as he takes a “short leave”…
Unizik sacks lecturer who allegedly forged B.Sc certificate
Dr. Peter Ekemezie, a senior lecturer at the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra state has been sacked.The 46-year-old Ekemezie, who was…
27-year-old Commissioner-nominee Seun Fakorede breaks silence
Commissioner nominee, Seun Fakorede has thanked all his well-wishers, especially youth for the “outpour of love” ever since the announcement of his new height. The Head of Oyo state…
IPOB threat: Group assures Igbo leaders of safety in UK
Divine Mandate International (DMI), has warned the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) that it won’t tolerate any intimidation on Governor David Umahi or any other Igbo leader by the…
Those without one-year membership can’t carry APC’s flag, says Oshiomhole
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday dashed the governorship aspiration of a former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the Cross Rivers…
Afenifere, Ohanaeze Condemn Appointment of Nine Senior Ministers from North-west
Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere and its Igbo counterpart, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, have condemned the allocation of ministries by President Muhammadu Buhari, with all nine ministers from the North-west receiving senior…
CLOSE-UP: What you didn’t know about Sunday Dare, the Jos man who replaces Dalung as sports minister
In 2001, a certain Nigerian of Yoruba descent was named the chief of the African Division at Voice of America (VOA) Hausa Service. Upon the appointment, there were protests that he could…
Military panel probes Taraba kidnap kingpin’s confession, invites police
The Joint Investigative Panel set up by the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, to probe the killing of three police in Ibi, Taraba State, has opened an investigation into the video…
Northwest takes 10 senior portfolios, southwest 5, southeast 3
President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted his cabinet of 44 portfolios – but there is a certain ”characteristic” about the composition. There seems to be an uneven distribution in the allotment of senior…
Ex-Governor & Presidential Aspirant Donald Duke Loses Property To AMCON Over N537m Debt
The truth dawned on perennial Presidential aspirant, Donald Duke, in a moment of profound terror. He finally understands that status and affluence are ephemeral like the early dew before…
If I Clock 40, I Will Marry 3 Men, Build Houses For Them And Choose Who To Share My Bed With – Toyin…
Toyin Lawani is questioning the double standards that allows men to marry multiple wives but frowns at women doing same. She has now said she will marry 3 husbands when she turns 40 because if a man can…
Police nab kidnappers who took yam, schnapps, palm oil as ransom
Four suspected kidnappers who reportedly collected N3.5m, a carton of schnapps, 30 litres of palm oil and 10 tubers of yam before their victims were released have been arrested .The Police Public Relations Officer in…
Nigerians to pay more for electricity consumption
The Federal Government through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has increased the tariff payable by power consumers across the country.Findings from various documents obtained from the NERC on Wednesday…
‘Historic step’: Mexico judge approves recreational cocaine use
In the first ruling of its kind, a judge in Mexico has granted two people the right to use cocaine recreationally, the organisation behind the cases said on Tuesday, calling it a "historic step".The ruling, which must be…
China investigates death of Nigerian national
The Consul General of Nigeria in Guangzhou, China, Wale Oloko, on Wednesday said the Chinese Police authorities had commenced investigation into the death of a Nigerian,…
Buhari’s cabinet: Why I was reappointed Minister – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has charged the management and staff of the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture to work harder to justify the…
Nigerian robbed, murdered in South Africa — NUSA
As Nigeria and South Africa seek ways to end the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in that country, the Nigeria Union South Africa on Wednesday announced the murder of another Nigerian.The union’s President, Adetola…