Governor Idris Wada Under Spiritual Attack - Family Member Alleges

A member of the family of Governor Idris Wada of Kogi has said that they are suspicious of the accident that occurred on Friday along the Lokoja-Ajaokuta expressway.

Nigerian Federal Government Blamed For Ignoring Chopper Crash Victims's Families

Human rights activist, Mr Femi Falana (SAN) has criticized the Federal Government for failing to commiserate with the families of the four others who died in the helicopter crash that occurred on Saturday, December 16, 2012.

Lagos Armed Robber Confession: Robbery Is The Only Job I Can Do

“You again”? This was the question posed by an operative of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ikeja, Lagos, on sighting a member of a robbery gang that was arrested recently by his colleagues.

Apa State Creation Out Of Benue: Mark assures Idomas

Senate President, the Okpokpowulu of Idomaland, Senator David Aleichenu Mark has assured Nigerians, especially people from Benue zone C Senatorial District that the long-awaited Apa State and any other state that meets requirement in the country would be created.

Actress Tonto Dikeh Shuns Rhythm Unplugged, Apologizes To Fans

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has once again left her fans disappointed when she refused to show up for a show 2nd time within 2 months.

Lagos Housemaid Steals 30 Million Naira Gold From Employer

Hope Udoh, a 23-year old housekeeper was brought to an Igbosere Magistrates' Court in Lagos today for allegedly stealing gold worth N30 million.

Faro Camp: Visa Problem Stops Okonkwo, Idris, Uche In

Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi was again on the hot seat, for the last time before hostilities start at the AFCON 2013 Nations Cup in South Africa, during the weekly media chat and he did gave a comprehensive overview of how training has been going on in camp.

Abuja Bus Preacher Charged For Stealing & Cheating

The Police in Abuja on Thursday arraigned a commercial bus preacher, Chuckwuemeka Okere, 36, before a Karu Senior Magistrates’ Court for alleged cheating and being in possession of stolen items.

Kano State Council Boss Escapes Assassination

Nigerian gunmen have shot and injured Alhaji Kambai Sumaila, the Interim Management Chairman of Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State.

123 People Killed In Russia By Evil Cold Spell

A bitter cold spell in Russia has claimed 123 lives in the past 10 days, an official said Tuesday, with the unseasonably early freeze testing authorities in a country used to notoriously tough winters.

Abia State Releases 8 Prisoners In The Spirit Of Christmas

Governor Theodore Orji of Nigeria’s eastern state of Abia has pardoned eight prisoners in commemoration of the Christmas celebration.

Chinua Achebe: Africa Needs Indigenous Investment, Not Foreign Aid

The 4th edition of the annual Chinua Achebe Colloquium on Africa held at Brown University from December 7 to 9. The colloquium's coordinating committee has just issued a communique that focusing on issues of conflicts, investment, democratic growth and development in Africa.

USA Warns American Citizens Against Travel To Nigeria

The United States Government has warned its citizens against travelling to Nigeria, particularly during the holiday season, saying they could be kidnapped, robbed or attacked by gunmen.

Lagos State Government Blacklists 244 Hotels

The Lagos State Government of Nigeria has blacklisted 244 hotels, event centres and restaurants in the state for failing to comply with the provisions of its Licensing Law and has also concluded plans to sue the defaulting facilities.

Information Minister Labaran Maku Missed Bayelsa Crashed Helicopter

Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku has said that God saved him from flying in the same Naval Helicopter that killed Governor Patrick Yakowa, former NSA, General Azazi and four others last Saturday in Bayelsa State.

Census For Unemployed Nigerians Holds In 2013

The Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation Initiatives, Josephine Washma, has hinted that the Federal Government intends to conduct a census of unemployed persons in the country early next year.

27 Killed As Cattle Truck Plunges Into Sokoto River

At least 27 people on a truck laden with cattle and sheep have drowned after the vehicle plunged into a river in northwest Nigeria, a road safety official said on Wednesday.

Man Jailed For Impersonating EFCC Officer

Justice Call Garba of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, on December 7, 2012, sentenced Fidelis Teseer Tule, who was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to two years imprisonment for impersonation and obtaining money by false pretence.

Femi Maurice, Abroad Visa Scammer Gets 16-Year Jail Term

Justice Adebunkola Banjoko of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, on November 21, 2012, convicted Femi Maurice who was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to four years imprisonment.

Lionel Messi agrees new Barcelona contract

Latest reports from Spain on Tuesday say Lionel Messi has agreed a new contract that would keep him at Barcelona till the 2018 football season.

Obasanjo: Nigeria Is In A Bad Situation

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised an alarm over the insecurity in the country and called on the present leaders to tackle it seriously.

Lagos Okada Riders To Protest Ban On Friday

Commercial motorcyclists, a.k.a. okada riders in Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, have vowed not to yield to the Lagos State Government’s decision to restrict their operations in the state.

3 Rescued From Oro Shrine In Ayegbe Village, Ogun State

The police in Ogun State have arrested  seven people in connection with the attempted murder of three brothers, who were on Wednesday abducted during  the invasion of Ayegbe village, near Lisa community in Ifo Local Government Area of the state.

Late Professor Sam Aluko Honoured In Ekiti State

Late Prof. Sam Aluko

The Ekiti State Government, in Western Nigeria is to honour no fewer than 20 indigenes, dead and living, with outstanding records of performance in various fields of endeavour at its maiden excellence award ceremony.

Cynthia Osokogu Trial: Pharmacist Gets Bail

A magistrate court in Yaba, Lagos, yesterday, granted bail to Orji Osita, a pharmacist with Oxpharm Pharmacy, after he was arraigned over alleged involvement in the murder of Miss Cynthia Osokogu, who was  murdered in a hotel at Festac Town, Lagos on July 22.

2 Boys Arrested In Nassarawa For Raping Girl 15

Two boys aged between 15 and 16 were on Monday arraigned before a Mararaba Upper Area Court over an alleged rape of a girl, 15.

Emenike Ihekwoaba, Imo State Deputy Governor's Aide Still In Kidnappers' Den

Imo State Deputy Governor’s Principal Secretary, Emenike Ihekwoaba, who was kidnapped by a gang of gunmen about four months ago is still held captive by his captors.

Arsenal Football Club Apologizes To Fans

Arsenal Chief Executive Ivan Gazidis has apologised to the club’s fans, and described Arsenal’s defeat to Bradford City as ‘not good enough’. The chief said he is tired of ‘delivering the message’.

NEPA Vs PHCN: Birds Of The Same Feather

Considering the abysmal performance of NEPA over the years, one may conjecture that our elders may have had the organization in mind when they conceived the adage that says, “A leopard would never change its spot.” Succinctly put, the adage means that whatever is incorrigible would forever remain so.

Lagos High Court Dismisses Okada Riders Lawsuit

A Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja today dismissed the suit filed by commercial motorcyclists (Okada riders) in Lagos State challenging the state’s traffic law banning their operation on federal roads in the state.

Victor Baribote Suspended By NPL, Nigeria Premier League Board

The Nigeria Premier League (NPL) Board on Monday suspended its Chairman, Victor Baribote, to enable the three-man committee investigating the crisis between the board and club owners complete its assignment.

Jail INEC Boss, Jega - De-registered Party Leaders

Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Election Commission, INEC, which recently deregistered 28 political parties in the country has been dragged before a Federal High Court siting in Abuja over the deregistration of the parties, an act which one of the deregistered political parties, considers to be in breach of a pending suit it instituted against the electoral body.

Benin City Property Tax Law Causes Chaos At Kings Square

There was commotion at the ever busy Kings Square in Benin, capital of Nigeria’s Edo state Monday afternoon, following a clash between supporters of the newly introduced Property Tax law and those against it.

Over $100 Million Seized At Nigeria's Airport In 2012 - EFCC

Nigeria’s Chairman of the Economic and Financial crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde today said that no less than N15.5 billion, about $100million, was intercepted at the nation’s airport between January and till date.

Governor Ibikunle Amosun Suspends Ijebu Council Officials

Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun has suspended the chairman and members of the legislature of the Ijebu East local government Council in the state.The suspension will last 3 months.

Kawu Yakassai: Newly Elected Soba LGA Chairman Faces Certificate Forgery In Kaduna

Kawu Yakassai: Newly Elected Soba LGA Chairman Faces Certificate Forgery In Kaduna -The newly-sworn in Soba Local Government Chairman, Kawu Yakassai, on Wednesday appeared before a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court, Daura Road, Kaduna, over alleged certificate forgery.

Deep Water Oil Operations Fetched Nigeria $46 Billion

Deep Water Oil Operations Fetched Nigeria $46 Billion -The Managing Director of Shell Nigeria, Mr Mutiu Sumonu, said on Tuesday that the Federal Government realised $46 billion from deep water operations of the oil industry.

Lagos State Printing Corporation In Financial Trouble, Unable To Pay Staff Salaries

At least 150 employees  of the Lagos State Printing Corporation are  yet to be paid their four months’ salaries by the state government.

Repeated Offender Begs Lagos Judge For Mercy

Augustine Anthony

There was a mild drama at the Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria recently when an ex-convict, Augustine Anthony, who was facing another criminal charge informed the presiding magistrate, Mrs M. B. Folami that he has just finished serving a prison term a week before he was arraigned and she should be lenient with him by giving him a mild jail term.

Lagos Katangowa Market To Be Closed By Fashola

The popular Katangowa market in Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area, LCDA of Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, will soon be no more. The market is known for second hand clothes business, popularly called Okirika and spare part trading.