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A new trick used by fraudsters of rip Nigerians of their cash has been uncovered, as they now swap sims to empty peoples bank accounts. The Oyo State Police Command, revealed the new trick yesterday, following the arrest of…

Owo, an ancient city in Ondo State, wore a mournful look on Thursday following the demise of its traditional ruler, Oba Folagbade Olateru-Olagbegi, at 77. The news of the death of Oba Olateru-Olagbegi,…

The National Judicial Council (NJC) may reconvene next week to consider the extension of the tenure of the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad. The NJC met on Wednesday and Thursday…

Former Senate Minority leader, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has denied allegations that he called the All Progressives Congress (APC) evil and was considering returning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).…

The Presidency says the war against corruption is all encompassing and not designed to persecute anyone for political or other reasons. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on…

The  Federal Government yesterday said it will divest 60 per cent of its stakes in the Bank of Agriculture (BoA) as part of plans to restructure the lender. The Director-General, Bureau of Public…

Lagos has been a safe heaven for Nigerians and Super Eagles winger Samuel Kalu recognises that as he relocated his family to Lagos following the increasing rate of kidnapping in the South East. The 21-year-old,…

Eight Nigerians, all men, have been sentenced to death in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates(UAE) for a string of robberies at money exchanges and cash machines(ATMs) across the emirate in December 2016. The ninth…

One hundred and sixty-four incoming members of the house of representatives under the All Progressives Congress (APC) have reportedly resolved to endorse Femi Gbajabiamila as speaker for the 9th assembly.…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a Freedom of Information request to Dr. Muhammed Isah, Chairman, Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) urging him to use his “good offices and…

The Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Kaduna has petitioned the Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu over the 31 missing cows in police custody.  The Ministry also sent a copy of the same petition to…

•Files 16 grounds of appeal, asks appellate court to quash convictionThe former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, came out smoking yesterday after the Code of Conduct Tribunal convicted him for false assets…

Blackberry has announced that its messaging platform will be shut down on May 31, because “users have moved on to other platforms, while new users proved difficult to sign on”. In a statement issued on…

A 37-year old man was arrested on Wednesday night after walking into St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City with two full gasoline cans, lighter fluid and lighters, police said. The incident occurred…

Lagos State Governor-elect, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has set up a 17-man inauguration committee, 9 days after setting up a transition committee.The Director-General (DG) of Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Independent Campaign Group…

A Federal High Court in Kano on Thursday nullified the candidature of former presidential aide, Kawu Sumaila, as the elected representative of Sumaila/Takai federal constituency of Kano in the House of Representatives. Mr…

Special Counsel Robert Mueller said in his investigation report released Thursday he was unable to declare President Donald Trump not guilty of obstruction of justice based on the evidence. “If we had…

Troops of Operation SHARAN DAJI in Zamfara State have arrested the Vice Chairman, Anka Local Government of the state, Mr. Yahuza Ibrahim Wuya. The arrest according to a statement signed by acting director…

Nigerian Musician, Ayo Balogun, professionally known as Wizkid will feature on Beyonce’s next album. The information is revealed in a yet to be confirmed viral tracklist of Beyonce’s forthcoming album…

Former governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, has taken the United Kingdom to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France, in a bid to contest his conviction by a London court.The attestation papers,…

The social media giant, Facebook, uploaded the contact details of 1.5 million new users without their permission in the last three years, Facebook confirmed in a statement on Thursday. “The…

Justice Abiola Soladoye of an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has denied bail to a student of Babcock University, James Aguedo, accused of involvement in gang-rape of a student of the University of Lagos…

An aspirant for the position of House of Representatives Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, has responded to a statement credited to the campaign team of another aspirant for the same position, Umaru Bago.Mr Bago’s team had said on…

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the national minimum wage bill into law. The senate passed the bill on March 19, approving N30,000 as the new national minimum wage. The house of representatives,…