Assistant Commissioner of Police commits suicide in Edo

An Assistant Commissioner of Police, identified as one Christopher Osakue, has reportedly committed suicide in Benin, the Edo State capital.‎

Buhari removes Magu as EFCC boss

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, may have finally been removed from office.

Lagos man stabs wife with broken bottle in her private part – Police

A 37-year-old man, Victor Ojiaku, who allegedly stabbed his wife, a student, with a broken bottle in her private part, is on reprieve as an Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court has granted him bail in the sum of N250,000. 

Mother masterminds son’s kidnap – DSS

A woman has been arrested in Damaturu, Yobe State, for the kidnap of her 10-year-old son. The woman, identified as Barakat Daya, was arrested on Wednesday by the operatives of the State Security Service, DSS, after her 10-year-old son, Mohammed Daya, was rescued from kidnappers.

Again, Buhari, Saraki in closed-door

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has again gone in closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock Villa. Saraki arrived the Villa around 12, noon, Friday. 

Recession: Scarcity of small naira denominations hits banks

Nigeria’s prevailing economic recession has forced the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend printing of small naira denominations for about a year, leading to the scarcity of the notes in the economy, sources at the apex bank have disclosed.

Cristiano Ronaldo turns down £260m move

The Chinese Super League are hunting Europe's biggest stars and have made their most audacious bid yet. 

FG releases test results on suspected plastic rice

Recent reports of plastic rice in Nigeria were untrue as the suspicious shipment merely contained a significant amount of contaminants, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has said. 

Why we planned to bomb 3rd Mainland Bridge – Suspect

One of the leaders of  a notorious militant group operating in Ikorodu and Arepo areas of Lagos and Ogun states, Abiodun Amos, said yesterday, that his group planned to bomb the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos because the Federal Government failed to consider its members for amnesty. 

Nigerian nurse pulls off baby’s hand during delivery

An auxiliary nurse, identified only as Oyekanmi, has been arrested by the police for her role in the death of a baby she took delivery of in the Odogunyan, Ikorodu area of Lagos State. 

Current State of Naira Against The Dollar

The naira fell against the United States dollar from 485 to 490 at the parallel market on Wednesday, reversing part of the gain it had recorded against the greenback last week.

Widow loses three children to Lagos fire

A widow, Mrs. Ngozi Nzediba, has lost the three children she has after fire gutted the family’s one-room apartment on Liasu Road, in the Ikotun Egbe area of Lagos State. 

Sambisa’s capture: B’Haram may have used Chibok girls as shields during attack – Army

Boko Haram fighters, fleeing an attack on their base last week might have used some of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped on April 14, 2014, as human shields to prevent being fired upon by fighter jets during the attack on Sambisa Forest.

President pardons abused woman who killed husband

French President Francois Hollande on Wednesday pardoned a woman who killed her abusive husband, allowing her to walk free from jail where she was serving a 10-year sentence. 

Ambode offers amnesty ‎to cultists, criminals in Lagos

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Tuesday announced the readiness of his government to offer amnesty to cultists willing to renounce their membership of cult groups and turn over a new leaf.

Nigerian Army ends Operation Python Dance in South-East

The Operation Python Dance inaugurated by the Nigerian Army in the south-east geo-political zone to curb crime in the area during the yuletide will end on December 27.  

We robbed to celebrate Christmas like rich men — Suspects

A suspected armed robber, Ugochukwu Nnaji, has said that he and other members of his gang decided to rob during the Yuletide in order to celebrate the period like the rich in the society. 

Arrested B’Haram fighter warns of attacks on FCT

A middle-aged man suspected to be one of the fleeing fighters of the Boko Haram sect has been arrested by officials of a security agency recently established by the Abuja Municipal Area Council popularly known as AMAC Marshal in the Federal Capital Territory.

We may resort to self-defence – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) said it would not hesitate to invoke the right to self-defence should security agents attempt to kill any of their members during peaceful protests.

Buhari’s men frustrating peace moves – Militants

Barely 24 hours after President Muhammadu Buhari presented the Olive branch to Niger Delta militants, the Joint Revolutionary Council (JRC) has accused some forces in and out of government of frustrating his peace efforts. 

Woman kills husband over Christmas food in Lagos (Photos)

While Nigerians were celebrating Christmas in their homes, a housewife, Christiana Odo, allegedly killed her husband, Rominus, for failing to provide money for the family during the celebration. 

Nigerian policeman kills man five days to wedding in the presence of his fiancée

The premises of a Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Mega Station located at the Control Post junction in Owerri, the Imo State capital, has been deserted following the alleged killing of one Friday Nduka (Pictured above), by a police Inspector, Mike Edem, who was on duty at the station. 

Why are you appearing weak? Resign if you can’t resist blackmail - Jibrin to Buhari

Abdulmumin Jibrin, former chairman of the house of representatives committee on appropriation, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to “give up his presidency” if he cannot resist blackmail. 

MTN pays N80bn of N330bn fine — FG

The Federal Government says MTN had paid N80bn of the N330bn fine imposed on it for failing to deactivate more than five million unregistered SIM cards. 

Boko Haram commander arrested in Lagos

A top member of the Boko Haram sect has been arrested in the Ikorodu area of Lagos state on Saturday.

Let us talk, Buhari tells N’Delta militants

 

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday appealed to the militants vandalising oil installations in the Niger Delta to come to the negotiation table in order to end their arms campaign in the oil-rich Niger Delta. 

Nigerian Policeman goes wild, kills colleague, two others at bank (Photos)

An anti-riot policeman, Corporal Aliyu Hamisu, reportedly shot his colleague, Joshua Mathew, dead at a bank in Zaria, Kaduna State on Friday. 

Troops arrest 'White Man' in Sambisa forest

A white man was among those arrested in Sambisa forest when the Nigerian troops stormed Boko Haram last enclave in Sambisa forest on Thursday, December 22.

According to NTA, the man's nationality is yet to be disclosed.

The Real Change : From 268/$ in 2015, naira trades at 494/$ on Christmas Day

The Nigerian naira is currently trading at 494 to a dollar, from N268 to a single dollar on December 25, 2015. 

Man kidnaps nephew for N4m ransom

A 23-years-old man, Kamal Bala Yunusa, has been arrested by the Katsina State Police Command in connection with alleged kidnap of his three-year-old nephew. 

Killer houseboy of Lagos lady desperate to send money to girlfriend — Police

The Lagos State Police Command has said that 22-year-old Cameroonian, Joel Ludgo, who killed his boss, Miss Temidayo Adeleke, did so because he was desperate to send money to his girlfriend in Cameroon. 

Real reason Buhari failed to attend South East economic summit

Contrary to claims by the Presidency, President Muhammadu Buhari failed to attend Thursday’s South East economic summit because of security reports indicating the likelihood of violence by Biafra agitators. 

Naira may hit N500/dollar next week

The naira is seen depreciating further and may hit the 500 mark to the United States dollar at the parallel market next week as the greenback scarcity persists and the Central Bank of Nigeria cuts supply to foreign exchange operators.

Cashless Christmas: Frustration, anguish as ATMs dispense less cash

Millions of Nigerians were left stranded and frustrated on Friday when Automated Teller Machines in most banks across the country dispensed less cash in some cases and failed to dispense cash in some other instances.

$15m Ibori bribe: EFCC lists Ribadu as key witness

The pioneer Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been listed as a key witness against a former Governor of Delta State, Mr. James Ibori, who the Federal Government is attempting to repatriate from the United Kingdom, according to Punch.

DSS can intimidate other governors, NOT me, says Wike

Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, says the Department of State Services (DSS), can intimidate other governors, but not him. 

Buhari: Why I cancelled my Enugu visit...

President Muhammadu Buhari has explained his absence from the south-east economic and security summit in Enugu. 

I’m happy Nigerians can buy cheap rice in this recesssion - Buhari

President Buhari says he is happy that Nigerians can buy relatively cheap Lake Rice (Lagos-Kebbi Rice) in this recession. 

Doctor puts pillowcase over victim’s head, rapes her

A doctor put a pillowcase over his victim’s head to stop her screams from being heard, while he raped her. The 47-year-old doctor, Michael Lever, was jailed on Thursday for the abuse of two women over a period of 20 years.  

Corper covered in blood takes selfie after surviving road accident (Photos)

A Nigerian female corper who almost lost her life in a serious road road accident has shared a selfie of her bloody face on social media.

Buhari, Osinbajo to spend N1.05bn on foreign trips

The foreign trips of President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the State House headquarters will gulp about N1.05bn in the 2017 fiscal year.

Delta monarch commits suicide

Tragedy hit the Umuachi-Ogo community of Ndokwa-East Local Government Area, Delta State, on Wednesday, when the traditional ruler of the community, HRM Onotuku Joseph Onyemali, committed suicide. 

Osinbajo reveals where Nigeria gets most of her money

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the oil rich Niger Delta region is where Nigeria gets most of its money. 

55 killed after drinking fake alcohol

55 people have been killed in Irkutsk region, Russia, with almost 26 others still lying in hospital bed without a chance of survival after they drank bath lotion or bath oil, masquerading as a safe alcoholic drink called Hawthorn.

FG to ex-militants: We know you are in pains… you’ll soon be paid

The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has reassured beneficiaries of the programme of payment of their stipends, urging them not to be agitated over the delay.

Paul Boroh, coordinator of the programme, gave the assurance in an interview with NAN on Thursday.

Policeman fights truck driver, loses gun over N500 (Photos)

A yet-to-be identified policeman in the Odogunyan area of Ikorodu, Lagos State, is in the eye of the storm after he was caught on camera fighting with a truck driver and his friends in the community.

For those who didn’t believe, here are photos of the 102 bags of plastic rice intercepted in Lagos

102 bags of plastic rice with no NAFDAC number, manufacture /expiring dates, which was intercepted by Customs in Lagos, on Monday.

Woman beats 10-year -old girl to death in Lagos

The police in Lagos State have arrested a middle-aged woman, Linda Alapa, for allegedly beating her 10-year-old housemaid, Joy Mbafan, to death. 

Police arrest notorious gang leader, Nwa Pastor

The Imo State Police Command has, at last, arrested a notorious gang leader, Chigozie Obinna Onuoha that has been terrorising the citizens of the state and beyond.  

Asaba residents celebrate Ibori’s release from British prison

Ancient Asaba town and its environs were literally paralysed on Wednesday in jubilation, following news of the release of ex-Governor of Delta State, James Onanefe Ibori.