Nigerian economy is officially in recession, FG confirms

The Nigerian economy is in recession, figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics officially confirmed Wednesday.

State of Naira /dollar as forex scarcity lingers

The naira plunged to 418 against the dollar at the parallel market on Tuesday as scarcity of foreign exchange continued to weigh on the official interbank and black market.

4.58million Nigerians became jobless under Buhari - NBS

The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the total number of Nigerians who became unemployed within the first and second quarter of 2016 now stands at 2.6 million.

Nigeria in worst economic recession in 29 years

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has confirmed that Nigeria is in its worst economic recession in 29 years. 

Witch allegedly turns to an Owl at Enugu crusade (Photo)

According to eye witness, an owl alleged to be a witch fell on the altar and died instantly during a prayer session.

We’ll soon go on strike… that’s the only language govt understands - ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike to secure the implementation of its 2009 agreement with the federal government.

We were voted into office to do the impossible — APC

The All Progressives Congress on Tuesday said it was given power by Nigerians to do what is ‘impossible”.

Nigerians come for CNN over Mark Zuckerberg's visit to Nigeria

CNN Africa made the tweet above, but didn't specify the Sub-Saharan country Mark Zuckerberg is visiting, and Nigerians on Twitter didn't find it funny.

African football star fired by club for testing HIV positive 4 days after signing contract (Photos)

A Cameroonian football star has been fired by his Egyptian club, four days after signing a contract with them. 

Meek Mark Zuckerberg speaks on his surprise visit to Lagos (More Photos)

Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg arrived Lagos yesterday…Click here to read more

Female inmate claims she was raped by male inmates with master key

A female inmate told police she was brutally gang-raped by three men who entered her jail cell in Kansas City, Mo., with a stolen master key early Friday, according to a local report.

Youths stab Catholic Priest, beat him to coma in Anambra

A tragic incident took place yesterday as Youths of Obubo community in Anambra State attacked a Priest, Rev. Father Fidelis Ifeanyichukwu Ugozo of the St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Ugbenu, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, beating him to a state of coma. 

Oby Ezekwesili, others sit on floor as police deny BBOG access to Aso Rock (Photos)

The Bring Back Our Girls, BBOG, group, on Tuesday marched to the Aso Villa, lending a voice to the continuous clamor for the release of the abducted Chibok girls.

Ohaneze Ndigbo to Buhari: Approve more international flights to Enugu airport

The founder of Ohaneze Ndigbo in South Africa, Chief Jonas Udeji, has called on the Buhari-led Federal Government to approve more international flights for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. 

Gay pastor rapes 13-year-old boy in Anambra

A pastor in a Pentecostal church known as the Jesus Miracle Ministries in Awka, Anambra State (names withheld) is said to be on the run after he allegedly raped a 13-year-old boy identified only as Abuchi.

Catholic priest allegedly rapes minor in Abuja

A Gudu Upper Area Court, Abuja, on Monday remanded Rev. Fr. Anthony Ochigbo, Parish priest of Church of Assumption, Asokoro, in police custody for alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl.

Reps in budget padding scandal won’t go free – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it has yet to invite the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and other principal officers of the House accused of padding the 2016 budget because the agency is still carrying out preliminary investigations.

Real reason we charged man who named his dog “Buhari” to court -– Police

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, Abdulmajid Ali, says the case of Joe Chinakwe, who named his dog Buhari, has no connection with President Muhammadu Buhari.

Woman jailed for allegedly stabbing her husband to death in Ibadan

An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Monday ordered the remand of 35-year-old woman, Doris Kanung, in prison custody for allegedly stabbing her husband to death.

Victor Moses ends four-year EPL goal drought

Chelsea and Nigeria winger Victor Moses ended a four-year English Premier League goal drought by completing the scoring in a 3-0 rout of Burnley at the weekend.

Man sets wife, son, daughter ablaze over property

A 43-year-old teacher, Gbemisola Edward, and her 11-year-old daughter, Dolapo, have been confirmed dead at an Ogun State hospital after suffering from severe burns. 

Lagos airport worker dies while having fun with girlfriend after leaving his wife & children at home (Graphic Photo)

 

A clearing agent, Mr. Sikiru Olanrewaju, has lost his life after leaving his wife and children at home to have fun with his girlfriend in the Abule Egba area of Lagos State.

All I want is my cash, I need the money now than ever – Siasia cries out!

The Nigeria Football Federation officials have stated that they are not expecting any letter of resignation from the national U23 coach, Samson Siasia, as his contract ended with the Rio Olympics. A member of the federation who spoke with Punch on Sunday said the former Super Eagles striker was free to move on. 

Budget padding: Jibrin should undergo psychiatric tests – Reps

Leaders of the House of Representatives said on Sunday that psychiatric tests should be conducted on its former Chairman, Committee on Appropriation, Mr. Abdulmumin Jibrin, to ascertain whether he was not facing health challenges.

Naira falls further to dollar

The naira fell to a new low of 414 against the United States dollar on Sunday amid the continued scarcity of foreign exchange in the country, with economic experts predicting further pressure in the forex market this week.

Unemployed Nigerians urged to register for Social Intervention Scheme

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has called on unemployed Nigerians to register at the online job portal of the Social Intervention Scheme of the Federal Government.

Man sneaks into gay club and fills lubricant dispenser with ACID

A man has allegedly been caught in the act of filling a lubricant dispenser with hydrochloric acid at what is thought to be a gay club. 

We will deal with Niger Delta militants like we dealt with Boko Haram – Buhari

The Nigerian government will treat Niger Delta armed fighters as terrorists and deal with them in a similar manner to Boko Haram unless they agree to negotiate, President Muhammadu Buhari has said.

FG to probe Sanusi, Soludo

The Federal Government is considering probing the tenures of two former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governors, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo and Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.

Delta State University Sacks Six Lecturers

Delta State University recently sacked six of its lecturers for their involvement in several offences including alleged sexual harassment of female students.

Teen Dies After Love Bite From Girlfriend

A teen has reportedly died after getting a love bite from his girlfriend that caused him to have a stroke .

Abuja Doctor Arrested For Using 'Own Sperm' For His IVF Patients

A well known Abuja gynecologist, 47 year old Dr. Kalu Nwachukwu, is currently in police custody for allegedly drugging, then having intercourse with his female patients.

Stella Oduah's son died as a result of wrong medication (Photos)

According to Sahara Reporters, the first son of Senator Stella Oduah died at a Turkish private hospital in Abuja due to the wrong prescription by a medical doctor.

Nigerian Army launches Niger Delta offensive, kills ‘5 militants’

The Nigerian Army says at least five suspected members of the Niger Delta militants group were killed in Rivers State and a large cache of arms recovered by troops involved in “Exercise Crocodile Smile”, which commenced on Saturday.

Stella Oduah’s son dies at 28

The senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, Stella Oduah, has reportedly lost her 28-year-old son.

Woman stabs husband for drinking her last beer

45-year-old Tracey Lee Giffin allegedly flew into a rage when she woke up from a nap and discovered her last can in the house was gone.

The much expected Dangote Rice will hit the market soon!

The much expected Dangote Rice is billed to hit the market very soon as the management has commenced the harvest of its first tranche.

Homeless man who handed in designer wallet full of cash gets rewarded with job and new flat (Photos)

Waralop, 44, from Thailand, had only nine baht (20p) when he spotted the Hermes wallet with 20,000 baht (£440) and credit cards inside.

Naira soars at inter-bank market, as the parallel market remained volatile

The naira on Friday strengthened against the dollar at the inter-bank market as the parallel market remained volatile.

Buhari likes cartoons a lot, when he picks a paper, the first page he reaches for is the cartoon page - Presidency

Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu broke the silence on the arrest of man who named his dog Buhari...

Write your will before travelling for 2016 Hajj, Cleric tells Nigerian pilgrims

An Abuja-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahya Al-Yolawi, has advised intending pilgrims to settle their debts and leave their wills behind before travelling to Saudi Arabia.

We Are Being Ruled By VAMPIRES - Fani-Kayode

Expect more arrests, prosecution – Oshiomhole tells PDP

Any member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo who goes against the law would be arrested and prosecuted.

Naira hits all-time low against the dollar on Thursday

The naira hit an all-time low of 409 against the dollar at the parallel market on Thursday; two days after the Central Bank of Nigeria banned nine Deposit Money Banks from the interbank foreign exchange market over their failure to remit $2.334bn to the Federal Government’s Treasury Single Account.

I’m not in a hurry to die – Governor Okorocha

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo, has said that he is not in a hurry to die but live to complete his assignment for the people of the state.

Mikel’s father unhappy with FG

Pa Michael Obi, father of the national Under-23 team captain Mikel Obi, has expressed his disappointment over the treatment of the team after winning bronze at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

EFCC arrests man over $145,000 love scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, said it arrested Iwuchukwu Uche for obtaining money under false pretence to the tune of USD145, 000.

‘Law school caught lawyers writing exams for students’

Prof. Olanrewaju Onadeko, Director-General, Nigerian Law School, said on Thursday that some lawyers have been caught writing examination for students in the school.

Suspected rapist badly injured after jumping down from UNIZIK female hostel to escape (Graphic Photos)

A sad drama played out in the wee hours of Thursday as a male student of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK, Awka, Anambra State, who reportedly went to a female hostel to rape a student sustained high degree of injuries.

Police uncover baby factory in Abia

Police have uncovered a baby factory at the Ogbor-Hill area of Aba in Abia State and rescued five pregnant women.