Visit Boko Haram zones, Lai Mohammed dares Fayose!

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has indirectly challenged Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose, to visit the north-eastern parts of Nigeria where the war on terror is ongoing.

FG ban importation of toothpicks - Buhari

“We have banned the importation of toothpicks & goods we waste our foreign currency on” @MBuhari #PresidentialMediaChat

DSS re-arrests Dasuki at prison gate

Operatives of the Department of the State Security Service have re-arrested a former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd).

Why we can’t release Dasuki, Kanu — Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has given reasons why his government has refused to release a former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, and the coordinator of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, despite several court directives.

Nigerian airports exposed to terrorist attacks – Experts

Experts in the Nigerian aviation industry have warned that security must be improved at the country’s airports to forestall terrorist attacks and security breaches.

Radio Biafra transmitters installed on MTN masts — FG

The Federal Government has said the transmitters for Radio Biafra, which has been accused of spreading secessionist agenda and campaigning for the carving out of a Biafra Republic from Nigeria, were found to be installed on MTN masts in Enugu and Anambra states.

Biafra: Kanu apologises to Buhari, Jonathan, Igbo elders

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra and founder of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed regret for referring to President Muhammadu Buhari as a terrorist, evil and a paedophile in his radio broadcasts.

NUPENG threatens to stop fuel supply to Lagos

National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG) has threatened to stop supplying petroleum products to the Lagos State Government and also, residents over N224 million debt.

Petrol pump FG announces reduction of petrol price by 50 kobo

With effect from January 1, 2016,  petrol will sell for N86.50 per litre, as the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency’s (PPPRA) yesterday announced a 50 koko reduction in the pump price. At present, the official price of petrol is N87.

Crowd cheers as woman is brutally caned for being seen near man who wasn't her husband (Photos)

A crowd cheered as a young woman screamed in agony as she was repeatedly caned in punishment for being in 'close proximity' to a man she wasn't married to.

President Buhari to speak on current national issues today

President Muhammadu Buhari is to speak on current national issues today during his maiden Presidential Media Chat.

PDP accuses Buhari of planning to borrow N5 billion daily in 2016

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of planning to borrow at least N5 billion per day to finance the N6.08 trillion 2016 budget.

Buhari to spend more than Jonathan on Presidential Villa

President Muhammadu Buhari will spend N18.1 billion in 2016 to run the State House, Nigeria’s seat of power, an amount that is N11.5 billion more than what his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, spent in 2015.

Police Arrest Man Over Abduction Of In-law

Authorities of the Bayelsa State Police Command have confirmed the arrest of a 25-year-old man, Ebemu Monday, over the recent abduction of his in-law, 78-year-old Dennis Ogosi in Sagbama local government area of the state.

Sir Alex Ferguson set for stunning return to Manchester United if...

Sir Alex Ferguson could be set for a stunning return to Manchester United, according to reports. The former Red Devils boss is ready to step in and help Ryan Giggs if he is named as United manager this season.

See The Country ISIS Fear Most, It May Surprise You!

ISIS militants only fear one of the nations that opposes it, according to a journalist who spent time living among them.

Man arrested for 'having sex with a goat' on Christmas Eve (Photos)

A man has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with a goat on Christmas Eve.

Darryl Gene Scoggin, from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was allegedly caught in the act by police officers.

How Atiku bought me over with N500million gift — Bindow of Adamawa

 

The Adamawa State Governor, Muhammad Bindow, on Monday gave insight into why he dumped the former governor of the state, Murtala Nyako, and shifted loyalty to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

CBN hints of more naira devaluation

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may devalue the naira further if it is found to be in the nation’s interest, saying hard choices would be made next year.

Ekweremadu’s a good example for Nigerian politicians — Saraki

Senate president, Senator Bukola Saraki has described his Deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, as a perfect example for Nigerian politicians, saying that he has no regret working with him.

See why P-Square are working so hard (Photo)

The Okoye’s kids are enjoying Christmas in Dubai, and according to Paul on Instagram, this is why they work so hard!

Police arrest soldier for supplying arms to robbers

A Lance Corporal of the Nigeria Army was among eight persons arrested by the Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response  Team, SIRT for allegedly supplying arms and ammunition to robbers in Lagos.

How 14 suicide bombers descended on Maiduguri to kill dozens – Army

Fourteen female suicide bombers descended on Borno State on Sunday, killing 25 people and injuring at least, 85, the Nigerian Army has said.

Pastor allegedly caught burying charm in church premises

The police in Benin arrested one Apostle Ikenna Okafor on Sunday for allegedly burying charm in his church premises in Benin.

The Headies moved to Jan 1

The 10th edition of The Headies, hitherto scheduled to hold on Wednesday December 30, 2015 has now been moved by two days.

Beautiful Cossy Ojiakor Stuns in Serene New Photos

Cossy chilling at a traditional wedding yesterday...

Kidnappers of Jonathan’s cousin demand N100m ransom

Kidnappers of Com­missioner for Local Gov­ernment and Chieftaincy Affairs and cousin to former president Good­luck Jonathan, Mrs. Sere­fina Otazi, are demanding N100 million as ransom.

Biafra: Why we’re agitating - MASSOB

New leader of the Movement for the Ac­tualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Solomon Chukwu has given reasons groups are agitating for self-rule in the South East. 

I’m not plotting against Buhari, says Atiku

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has asked his political opponents to desist from fabricating lies in a bid to cause a disagreement between him and President Muhammadu Buhari.

Jonathan’s govt provoked soldiers into mutiny — Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has accused the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan of deliberately provoking Nigerian soldiers into mutiny by its actions and turning round to arrest and prosecute the soldiers.

We can’t reverse ATM card ban abroad – CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria has said the decision of Deposit Money Banks to place a restriction on the use of Automated Teller Machine cards abroad by bank customers is due to scarcity of foreign exchange.

Eight dead as storms batter United States

Severe storms and tornadoes tore through north Texas, killing eight people in the latest incident of deadly weather in the nation.

$2.1bn Arms Deal: I Will Speak Soon – Labaran Maku

Former minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku, said he would soon air his “views about everything that is going on” on the $2.1bn arms deal scandal involving ex-National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd).

Military treated Buhari badly under PDP — Presidency

The Presidency on Saturday said Nigeria’s military hierarchy did not treat President Muhammadu Buhari well during the tenure of Goodluck Jonathan as president of the country.

Lagos policeman kills 3, self over Chelsea & Watford match

Tragedy occurred on Boxing Day in Lagos, when a policeman killed three football fans after which he took his own life also.

Gunmen kidnap Punch correspondent, rape four women

A four-man gang kidnapped a Punch correspondent, Nosa Akenzua, and raped four ladies on Saturday in Asaba.

Lagos doctor dies after attending to patient

A Lagos-based senior doctor has died shortly after attending to a patient. Close relations blamed the death of Dr Akingbade of Veritas Clinics Limited, College Road, Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos on stress, but nonetheless said he had a history of hypertension.

Bloody Christmas as Boko Haram kills 14, burns entire village

At least 14 people were killed and several others injured by Boko Haram gunmen in a Christmas Day attack on a village in northeastern Nigeria, vigilantes said Saturday.

$2.1 arms scam: Jonathan replies Sagay!

A legal luminary Professor Itse Sagay SAN, has come under heavy knocks by former President Good­luck Jonathan over a statement that Jonathan should confess his involvement in the deal before he is arrested.

Drake Under the Kardashian Spell !

Drake, of all people, surfaced at Kris Jenner's XMAS party.

The singer got goofy and photobombed a shot of Kylie and her mama.  

Drake posted the pic of him with the Kris and Kylie.  Who knew they also had him under their spell.

Fire razes 200 shops on Christmas day

It was a black Christmas for traders in the popular Sango Market, Ibadan as fire razed over 200 shops in plank section of the market.

Man shoots wife in front of their kids on Christmas morning

A manhunt is on in the Bronx for an angry husband who shot and wounded his divorce-seeking spouse in front of their two kids on Christmas morning, police said.

FG to reduce petrol price from Jan 1

The Nigerian Government would on January 1, 2016 reduce the pump price of the petrol to N85 per litre.

79 persons die in Lagos fires

No fewer than 79 people died in different fire disasters in Lagos State between January and November, according to the state Fire Service.

Buhari mourns victims of Nnewi gas plant explosion

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday expressed deep regret over the death of tens of people in Anambra State, following an industrial gas explosion a few hours before the Christmas celebration.

Obama, US in moves to round up, expel migrants

President Barack Obama’s administration is planning a vast operation to round up and expel from the United States migrant families who fled drought and violence in Central America, reports said Thursday.

Police arrests man for defiling nine little girls

The Ebonyi Police Command said it had arrested a middle-aged man for allegedly defiling nine children aged between six and 10.

We Should Never Allow any Group to Hold Us to Ransom - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians not to allow any group to hold the nation to ransom.

Tension as EFCC may return Dasuki to DSS custody

Former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki may return to the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) for “security reasons”, a source said yesterday. A court has granted Dasuki bail.

Don't lose hope - Buhari to Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari has told all Nigerians to remain hopeful despite the current socio-economic and security challenges confronting the country.