Customs arrests Nigerien with N30 million worth tramadol
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operation Unit (FOU) Zone ‘B’ Kaduna has arrested a Nigerien, Sahabi Adamu, in Kano with three bags of ‘Ghana Must Go’ sacks filled up with Tramadol tablets worth…
Nigerian unity non-negotiable – PDP
South West Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Elders Caucus has reiterated their believe in the Nigerian union, saying that the unity of the nation remans non-negotiable. The PDP elders also decry the…
Thousands stage silent New Zealand march for shooting victims
More than 10,000 people marched silently on Thursday through the New Zealand city where the alleged shooter in last week’s massacre had lived, as the country paid its respects to the 50 victims of the tragedy.…
Lagos government sets up five-man panel to investigate building collapse
The Lagos State Government has set up a five-man panel following the three-storey building collapse at Ita Faji area of Lagos Island. According to a tweet on Thursday, the panel is to investigate the…
Chelsea begin tribunal with Antonio Conte in £9 million compensation battle
Chelsea began a Premier League managers’ tribunal on Thursday, with hopes of resolving Antonio Conte’s compensation claim for a £9 million severance package relating to his contract with the Stamford Bridge…
PDP will take over Kano, says Kwankwaso
Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano state, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will win Saturday supplementary election in the state. Kwankwaso spoke through Binta Spikin, his media aide.…
Father sells his baby daughter to pay off gambling debts
A man has been arrested for selling his baby daughter online for £6,800 to pay off his gambling debts. The father named only as Jiang, sold the one-year-old baby to a couple after racking up debts of more than 60,000 Yuan…
Jesus fed the poor, but the poor feed pastors today – Reno Omokri
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has lamented at how poor people are the ones feeding their pastors today, unlike in the time of Jesus who fed the poor. Taking to social media, Reno Omokri also touched on people enjoying…
Osun guber election: Police fortify security ahead of tribunal’s judgment
The Nigerian Police, Osun Command, on Thursday said it had fortified security in the state to prevent any breakdown of law and order ahead of Friday’s Election Tribunal judgment on Osun 2018 governorship…
Woman slashes boyfriend with sword for molesting daughter
A mother has reportedly slashed her boyfriend with a sword after she allegedly caught him molesting her five-year-old daughter. The woman, who has not been identified, walked in on John Lawarren…
I have no place in Chelsea’s PL attack says Giroud, as he seeks France return
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has stated he is likely to move back to France at the summer, when his contract expires at the end of the season after growing frustrated by lack of playing time under manager Maurizio…
3 Nollywood films selected for Hollywood screening in U.S
Three Nollywood films – ‘Up North’, ‘Lionheart’ and ‘King of Boys’ have been selected for screening at the second edition of the ‘Nollywood In Hollywood’ on Friday and Saturday in the United States.…
Managing Director remanded for allegedly stealing $123,000 from Zenith Bank
The Managing Director of Excampo Nigeria Limited, Sikiru Olayinka, 36 has been arrested and arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing the sum of $123,000 belonging to Zenith Bank PLC.…
Onnoghen: I will jail journalists who misrepresented facts 28 years – CCT Chairman
The Chairman of the Code of Conduct of Tribunal, Danladi Umar, has vowed to jail journalists who misrepresented facts in the ongoing trial of suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Walter Onnoghen for 28 years.…
JUST IN: Two corps members shot dead in Bayelsa
Two serving members of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) have been shot to death in Bayelsa. A resident of Yenagoa, the state capital, said the deceased were killed in Swali community of Yenagoa,…
Drama As Igbo Lady Flogs Woman Who Slept With Her Husband (Video)
A video currently making rounds on social media shows the moment a woman caught another lady sleeping with her husband. In the video, the said lady was mercilessly flogged by the wife for not just cheating with her husband, but for…
BBNaija 2019: See names of shortlisted contestant candidates
Multichoice has released the names of contestant candidates shortlisted for this year’s edition of the Big Brother Naija, BBNaija 2019. This is contained in a statement published on the company’s website. The statement which…
FG to sell stakes in JVs to improve finances
Udoma Udo Udoma, the minister of budget and national planning, says the federal government will sell some of its stakes in joint ventures with Shell and Chevron to improve its finances. At present, the…
We need failed bank act to discipline bankers – Ahmed Kuru
Ahmed Kuru, managing director of the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), says the failed bank act needs to be re-introduced to check the resurgence of toxic loans in the banking system. In…
BREAKING: INEC fixes Rivers rerun for April 13
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has outlined activities and timeline to resolve the electoral logjam in Rivers State. An INEC spokesperson, Festus Okoye, disclosed this at a press…
We’re being attacked over Boeing 737 Max orders – Air Peace CEO
As global reactions rage over the Boeing 737 Max plane which has been involved in accidents twice, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Mr. Allen Onyema, has said the airline…
North-East, North-Central battle for senate presidency
…PDP plot to retain Dep Sen President Politicians and lawmakers from the North East and North Central geo-political zones are mounting pressure on the leadership of the All Progressives…
Deji Adenyanju Subverted Aims Of ‘Our Mumu Don Do’, Founder Claims
The last may not have been heard of the controversy trailing the ‘Our Mumu Don Do’ Movement.This is as the co-convener of the movement, Com Deji Adeyanju, purportedly resigned from the movement, citing compromises, the…
Your victory will be short-lived – Saraki tells APC
Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said that the victory of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the just concluded polls will be short-lived. The Senate president stated this on…