We’ll take decisive action against hate speech on social media – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will take firm action against hate speech on social media. Buhari said this in his Independence Day broadcast to the nation.…
‘We’re allies in fight against terrorism’ — Trump congratulates Nigeria at independence
President Donald Trump has congratulated the Nigerian government on the nation’s 59th independence anniversary. In a statement issued on Monday, Trump said Nigeria is one of its…
BREAKING: DSS arrests fugitive sacked Director, Maina in Abuja Hotel
DESERT HERALD can confirm that the fugitive former head of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina has been arrested by a combined team of the DSS personnel in…
Whistle blower bags 2 years in prison over false information
Justice Angela Otaluka of an FCT High Court Apo on Monday sentenced a 29-year old whistleblower, James Urah, to two years in prison for giving false information with the intention to mislead the ICPC. The Judge,…
Gov. Fintiri pardons 18 prisoners to mark Nigeria Independence
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has approved the release of 18 prisoners serving various jail terms in the state in commemoration of Nigeria’s 59th Independent Anniversary.The governor said in a statement on Monday,…
Ex-bank director claims forfeited N9.08bn ‘Diezani loot’
A former bank director, Dauda Lawal, has asked the Court of Appeal in Lagos to order the Federal Government to return to him the N9.08 billion he forfeited to it on February 16, 2017.…
BREAKING: Rivers acquires Shell stakes in Ogoni
Rivers government has acquired Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) 45% stake in the Oil Mining Lease 11 in Eleme and other parts of Ogoni land in the state. Governor Nyesom…
“I Considered Suicide During Rough Times”- Billionaire, Femi Otedola Reveals
Nigerian billionaire business mogul, Femi Otedola, in a Forbes TV program, has dished on his darkest days and the challenging decisions he had to face during that rough period.…
Lawyers express safety concerns for Donald Trump whistleblower
Lawyers representing a whistleblower whose complaint has sparked an impeachment inquiry of U.S. President Donald Trump are stressing the need to protect the person’s identity,…
PHOTOS: Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley — the luxury cars Switzerland seized from Equatorial Guinea’s…
Switzerland has seized a collection of supercars from Teodorin Nguema Obiang, son of Equatorial Guinea’s president. The cars, 25 in all, were auctioned off at a golf club near Geneva…
Independence Anniversary: Nigeria’s challenges, stepping stone to greatness – Lawan
I felicitate with fellow Nigerians at home and abroad on the occasion of the 59th Independence Anniversary of our dear country, Nigeria. As Nigeria comes of age, with its people…
BREAKING: Gunshot in Bayelsa Assembly as Speaker makes away with Mace
There is heavy shooting at the Bayelsa House of Assembly following the refusal of Speaker Emmanuel Isenah to relinquish his position. It was gathered that while the House…
Court orders remand of Sowore, co-defendant in DSS custody
The Federal Court High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the remand of the convener of #RevolutionNow protest, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare, in the custody of the Department of State…
How forex restriction, border closure could unlock N1trn for farmers
Despite the vast agricultural potential, Nigeria is a net food importer, with the vast majority of people engaged in agriculture operating at subsistence level.The country spends an average of US $22 billion (₦7.92…
Manchester United gear up for January transfer window
Manchester United are reportedly keeping a close eye on three European prospects as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer aims to restore the glory days to the club. The Norwegian coach is already…
Inside Abuja’s empty luxurious estates
Many completed estates in Abuja remain half or totally unoccupied despite improvements in the real estate sector and Nigeria’s economy in general, Daily Trust reports.A week-long random survey of some districts in…
My husband wants to use me for ritual,’ – Policewoman tells court
A customary court in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has dissolved a marriage after listening to the plea of a policewoman who accused her husband of planning to use her for…
Switzerland to auction cars seized from Equatorial Guinea leader’s son
An auction house in Switzerland is set to sell a collection of luxury cars that authorities seized from the son of Equatorial Guinea’s president in a money laundering probe.…
Former US President Jimmy Carter marks 95th birthday
Four years after battling life-threatening cancer in his liver and brain, and four months after falling and breaking his hip, requiring surgery and weeks of intense…
Barcelona considering loan move for Mesut Ozil
Barcelona will reportedly launch an approach to secure a loan move for Mesut Ozil over the January transfer window. Ozil has never looked settled under new manager Unai…
BREAKING: Again, infection breaks out in Queen’s College, hundreds of pupils affected
Just two years after three pupils of Queen’s College, Yaba, Lagos, died from water-borne infections, another related disease has broken out in the school.Our Correspondent gathered from some parents on Monday that…
From Militant to Farmer: The Inspiring Story Of Reston Tadheke
On Saturday, 28 September, I visited a farm initiative by a young Nigerian in Keffi, Nasarawa State. I couldn’t belief what I saw. Reston Tedheke’s story is…
Banks fail to account for Nigeria’s $7bn reserves
There are strong indications that a huge chunk of the $7bn reserves which the Central Bank of Nigeria under a former Governor Charles Soludo gave to 14 banks had yet to be repaid 13 years after it was…
Abandoned NIPOST Offices in 774 LGs to Serve as CBN Microfinance Banks
Abandoned offices of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) spread across the 774 local government areas in Nigeria will henceforth serve as microfinance banks operated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).This revelation…