Ex-Army General threatens to shoot Ikeja Electric staff
A retired Army General armed with a pistol and a machete, on Thursday afternoon, threatened employees of Ikeja Electric (IE), who visited his residence on Fatai Animashaun Street,…
Recruitment: ‘candidates don’t know names of Nigeria President, CJN’ – Police
Mr Sola Okediji, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), FCT, has said that some constable aspiring to join Nigeria Police could not give the name of Nigeria President and the…
Dino Melaye Turns Down Kogi Election Campaign Chairmanship Post
The outspoken senator took to his Facebook page to announce the refusal. “Let me state categorically that I have turned down the position of Director-General of the PDP Kogi…
Why rescuing Siasia’s mother is difficult — Police
The police in Bayelsa State have lamented the difficulties they have faced in their efforts to rescue the abducted mother of former coach, Samson Siasia.The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Uche Anozia, said…
I’ll win, even If election is conducted 20 times in Abia north – Orji Kalu
Orji Uzor Kalu, senate chief whip, says if elections are conducted in Abia north senatorial district 20 times, he will win. On Monday, the national assembly election…
Buhari: PDP Supporter Stabs APC Loyalist For Celebrating Tribunal Victory
A middle-aged supporter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Best Uduophori, has allegedly stabbed a loyalist of the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
Apapa: FG to connect seaport by rail for cargo evaluation by January 2020
Worried by the reoccurring gridlock in the Apapa environment caused by presence container carrying trucks and tankers, the Federal Government has given timeline to the commencement of…
FIRS orders banks to ‘sweep accounts’ of tax defaulters into federation account
High-profile tax defaulters got a 30-day window to regularise their tax status with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), failing which they risk forfeiting the tax equivalent…
Tribunal judgment: I would have been traumatised – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted being shaken while the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal delivered its judgment on Wednesday.The President said he used the cover of the first meeting of the Federal…
Former finance minister, Okonjo-Iweala loses dad
A former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Friday, announced the death of her father, Prof Chukwuka Okonjo, Obi of Ogwashi Uku, Aniocha South Local Government in Delta State.In a statement on Friday…
I’ll no longer take part in street protests because they don’t work, Charly Boy vows
Convener of ‘urMumuDonDo Movement, Mr. Charles Oputa, a.k.a Charly Boy, on Friday said street protests by Nigerians over national issues cannot change political leaders at all levels.Charly Boy made this known in an…
VIDEO: Uber driver assaults passenger, threatens to track her down
In a trending video on social media, a Uber driver was seen holding a whip and angrily telling a lady to get down from a car.The video, which was first shared by a Twitter user, @Stee_vane on Thursday revealed that…
“Reverse Your Decision To Increase VAT To 7.2%” – PDP Advises FG
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the Federal Government to reverse its decision to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) from 5 per cent to 7.2 per cent. The party in a…
Trump Impeachment: US Reps committee vote to intensify probe
The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee voted to intensify its investigation of Republican President Donald Trump on Thursday, as…
I didn’t demand for Neymar’s transfer – Lionel Messi
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi, says he didn’t demand Neymar’s transfer but will be “thrilled” to see him returned to Camp Nou. The transfer of Neymar to Barcelona was undoubtedly one…
Adele files for divorce from Simon Konecki
British singer and songwriter Adele has finally decided to officially quit her marriage to Simon Konecki by filing for divorce. Adele is believed to worth £140 million…
VAT increase: Senate to summon finance minister, FIRS chairman
The Senate Committee on Finance says it will invite the Minister of Finance and the Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, (FIRS) to give details on reasons for the proposed increase in Value Added Tax (VAT).The…
Oyo governor appoints two opposition candidates as aides
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has named two opposition candidates as officials in his cabinet.On Thursday, Mr Makinde approved the appointment of the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party…
UNILAG staff commits suicide after allegedly facing disciplinary panel (photos)
A staff of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Sunday Meshioye, has allegedly committed suicide after he was allegedly made to face a disciplinary panel. Mr Sunday allegedly took a poisonous…
Fortune-tellers ‘defraud’ woman of N11m
The FCT Police Command on Thursday paraded four suspected fortune-tellers for allegedly defrauding a woman of N11million. Kehinde Ayoola 37, Sesan Fatoye, 30, Shola Samuko, 50, and…
19-year-old girl sentenced to 80 strokes for smoking marijuana in Kaduna
A Shari’a Court l sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna on Thursday sentenced a 19-year-old girl, Zainab Abdullahi to 80 strokes of the cane for smoking marijuana in public.…
NCC uncovers 9.2m improperly registered SIM cards.. Minister orders blockage
THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday uncovered 9.2million improperly registered subscriber identity module (SIM) cards in use across the networks in the…
Mum fought opposing fans for us — Rohr
MOURNING Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has revealed that his late mum fought opposing fans for her five sons while playing football, describing her as a…
Son fakes own kidnap to defraud dad of N500,000
A 35-year-old man, Hamza Abdullahi has been arrested by operatives of the FCT Police Command for allegedly arranging his own kidnap. According to the police, the suspect arranged his kidnap in…