36 die, 11 injured as lorry, bus collide

Thirty-six persons have been reported dead, while 11 others sustained varying degrees of injuries early Sunday morning during a head-on collision between a lorry and a bus in central Kenya.

Chibok girls still in my mind – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday said the thought of the remaining 113 Chibok girls still occupies his mind.

Why petrol may not sell at N145 anytime soon

The desire of Nigerians in many cities to buy petrol at N145 per litre may not materialise anytime soon, an investigation has shown. 

Abducted Edo reverend sisters yet to gain freedom after 47 days

The abductors of three Catholic reverend sisters and three aspirants for the convent have demanded a ransom of N20m for their release, Punch learnt on Saturday.

President Buhari under fire over appointment of 8 dead persons into boards

There was outrage on Saturday over President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointment of dead people into boards of Federal Government agencies.

Hospital visits to Buhari’s son boosting sales — Abuja traders

As President Muhammadu Buhari’s son, Yusuf, continues to receive treatment at Cedar Crest Hospital, Gudu District, Abuja, some petty sellers close to the hospital are happy about the boost in their sales due to the influx of dignitaries, according to Punch. 

Don’t bother Nigerians with New Year Message, PDP tells APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, admonished the  Federal Government not to bother sending New Year message to Nigerians on January 1, 2018.

Commotion as policemen, soldiers clash in Ekiti

A group of soldiers of Ekiti State origin who had just completed their recruitment training attacked some policemen in Ekiti on Thursday.

Buhari upset with villa security operatives

President Muhammadu Buhari is displeased with the security operatives in charge of the presidential villa for allowing his son, Yusuf, to go power-bike racing.

Between Areafada & APC

Are we ready?

Man caught having sex with a prostitute during his wife's burial

A man identified as Lucious Chiturumani was caught having sex with a prostitute whom he earlier claimed was his sister at his wife's burial in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe.

Policeman shoots boss dead, injures two colleagues

A Police officer shot dead his boss before injuring his two colleagues at Southeast Kenya’s Makueni County, the Police said Thursday.

Family stuck in airport for two months

A Zimbabwean family has been marooned at Bangkok’s main airport for two months, Thai immigration police said Thursday, an ordeal over the holiday season that has drawn widespread sympathy among Thais.

The family, four adults and four children — who are aged between two and 11-years-old — have tried to leave Thailand since late October.

But they lack visas for onward travel, refuse to return to Zimbabwe and are denied re-entry to the kingdom after overstaying, trapping them in limbo in the airside area of the airport.

Immigration police said the family entered Thailand in May on tourist visas.

On October 23 they tried to fly to Spain via Ukraine, but were denied by the airline as they lacked Spanish visas.

As they had overstayed their Thai visas by several months they were banned from re-entering the country.

They are trapped as they have also “refused to return to Zimbabwe citing their fear for their for their safety due to unrest in Zimbabwe,” the official said, requesting anonymity.

Airlines have been providing them with food.

The family have applied for asylum hoping to be resettled outside of Thailand, which does not formally accept refugees.

‘Traffickers use Juju to lure young girls to Libya’- Returnee

A returnee from Libya has given insights into the operations of trafficking syndicates responsible for luring young Nigerians to Libya.

Jonathan calls for prayers for Buhari’s son

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday called on Nigerians to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari’s son, Yusuf.

People spread lies to pit Igbo against me – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, lamented that some persons opposed to his government were spreading false accusations aimed at painting a picture that he passionately hates Igbo.

Lovely photo of triplet sisters all Soldiers

All serving in the US Army...

Viral photos of grown Nigerian men kneeling to welcome their pastor to church

Grown men pictured kneeling to welcome their pastor who is the founder of Firehouse Assembly in Abuja. When are we going to be free from religion?

I like you because you are a pastor…don’t join the ‘liars’ in Buhari’s govt - Fayose to Osinbajo

Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti state governor, has criticised Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo over his recent claim regarding fuel subsidy.

Christmas Jailbreak: Four killed, as 36 prisoners escape from Nigerian Prison

The Nigerian Prison Service has released the statement below to announce a jailbreak in one of its facilities in Akwa Ibom.

Raiding my house won’t stop me from telling the truth – Maina

Embattled former Chairman of the Presidential Task Team on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, has said the raid on his home by gunmen will not deter him from telling Nigerians the truth about his involvement in pension matters in the country.

‘We don’t need a leader who doesn’t know his age’ — PDP demands Buhari’s resignation

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to resign over his age.

‘Every day, FG spends N15m to fuel fighter jets’ — Lai Mohammed

Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says the federal government spends N15m daily to fuel the fighter jets used in the Boko Haram war.

EFCC, GTBank colluding with foreign automakers to kill Innoson Motors — Innocent Chukwuma

Innocent Chukwuma, the founder and CEO of Innoson Motors, on Tuesday accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and GTBank of conspiring with some unnamed foreign entities to drive Nigeria’s only indigenous auto manufacturing company out of business.

Christmas Day Tragedy: Nigeria Policeman shoots colleague dead

A policeman attached to Bayelsa Police Command in Yenagoa, has mistakenly shot and killed a fellow policeman in a gun duel between the police and suspected cultists during Christmas celebration.

Man who forcefully kissed colleague bags eight-week jail

He led his colleague into a storeroom claiming that he wanted to apologise for an unwanted kiss he had previously given her.

Fayose begins sale of govt fuel to Ekiti residents

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, yesterday made good his promise to sell 80 percent of government house fuel to residents of the state at official price of N145. 

37 dead in mall fire

More than three dozen people were killed when a fire broke out at a shopping mall in the southern Philippines city of Davao, authorities said.

Current fuel scarcity a shame — VP Osinbajo

The Muhammadu Buhari administration is doing everything possible to quickly resolve the fuel shortages experienced by Nigerians, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has said.

Travellers, motorists stranded as petrol sells for N400 per litre

Many Nigerians on Sunday shelved their planned trips to different parts of the country for Christmas, as the current scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit pushed up transportation costs, with black market operators selling the product to desperate motorists for as much as N400 per litre.

How to solve fuel scarcity permanently – Oby Ezekwesili

A former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili, has reacted to the current fuel scarcity and suggested a way to avoid it in future.

Drama in Bayelsa as robber kills partner during robbery, report self to Police

There was a mild drama at the Azikoro Police station over the weekend as a suspected armed robber turned himself in after he had accidentally killed his partner during an operation.

11 Nigerian women conveying new bride die in road crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in Kano State on Sunday confirmed that 11 women died in a ghastly auto crash in Kano metropolis on Saturday night.

Nigerians celebrating worst Christmas ever – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party has described this year’s Christmas as the worst to be celebrated by Nigerians. 

EFCC files fraud charges against Innoson Motors, Innocent Chukwuma

The anti-graft agency, EFCC, has filed fraud charges against Innoson Motors and its embattled chairman, Innocent Chukwuma.

Fuel Scarcity: APC makes U-turn, appeals for patience

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the Federal Government on the current fuel crisis in the country.

Police IG orders immediate commencement of ‘Stop and Search’ nationwide

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has directed immediate commencement of Stop and Search operations throughout the yuletide period.

APC chieftain found dead in hotel room

The Bayelsa State Police Command is investigating events surrounding the death of an All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain, Nasko Egei, at the Aridolf Wellness Resort and Spa located along Isaac Boro Express road, Yenagoa.

Innoson’s arrest vindicates Biafra struggle – IPOB, MASSOB

Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign state of Biafra (MASSOB) and Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)  have declared that the alleged intimidation, and harassment of prominent Igbo men and their businesses has justified the clamour for the restoration of Biafra state.

Elderly couple preparing marijuana as Christmas gifts arrested

An elderly couple allegedly caught with 60 pounds of marijuana in Nebraska, United States told police their stash was for Christmas gifts.

Fuel scarcity: Fayose calls for Buhari’s resignation

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has reacted to the persistent fuel scarcity in the country and called on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign for failing to ending the crisis.

Why we shot suspected kidnappers in their genitals — Nigerian Police

The police have acknowledged the authenticity of an internet video that shows suspected kidnappers writhing at the back of a police van and struggling to breathe after being shot in their private parts by officers.

IG bans SARS from conducting stop and search operations

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has banned the Special Anti Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force from conducting stop and search operations on roads except when necessary.

Housewife kills husband, brother two weeks after wedding

A 15-year-old housewife, Dausiya Abdulmumin, of Unguwar Danmayaki village in Bakori Local government area of Katsina has been arrested by the police over the killing of her husband, one Saminu Usman (27 years old) and her younger brother, Muhammad Abdulmumin (18 years).

Fuel scarcity: Stop punishing Nigerians, PDP tells Buhari

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to quickly bring an end to the fuel crisis rocking many parts of the country.

$1bn Boko Haram fund: Militants write Buhari, threaten attacks

The coalition of Niger Delta militants on Thursday sent a protest letter to President Muhammadu Buhari over his alleged double standards in the handling of security issues in the country.

I hid for over two hours before EFCC took me away in pyjamas - Innoson’s CEO

Innocent Chukwuma, chief executive officer (CEO) of Innoson Group, says he was taken out of his house in Enugu in pyjamas.

Magu no longer EFCC Acting Chairman – Nigerian Senate

Chairman, Senate Committee on Public Petitions, Ethics and privledges, Senator Samuel Anyanwu has stated that Nigeria Senate no longer regard Mr. Ibrahim Magu as Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

2019: Atiku speaks on contesting against Buhari

Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has claimed that he is yet to make up his mind about contesting in the 2019 presidential elections.

Nigerian woman gives birth to quadruplets after 17 years of childlessness

After 17 years of childlessness, Nurse Hadiza Ndayebo has given birth to quadruplets at the Jumai Babangida Aliyu Maternal and Neonatal Hospital in Minna, Niger State.