Many women cause domestic violence by actions, says Lagos Commissioner

The Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Lola Akande, on Thursday, said that many women, by their actions, are the cause of the rate of domestic violence in Nigeria.  

My client is innocent… police forced him to plead guilty, says Evans’ lawyer

Olukoya Ogungbeje, the lawyer of Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, the billionaire kidnapper better known as Evans, has accused the police of making his client to plead guilty when he was arraigned at an Ikeja high court on Wednesday.  

‎EFCC prosecuting own officials for alleged corruption – Magu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says some of its officials are currently being prosecuted for corruption in various courts across the country.   

Confusion as two police commissioners emerge in Lagos

The Lagos Police Command was thrown into confusion on Wednesday as two Commissioners of Police emerged in the command.  

ASUU: Osinbajo takes over negotiation with striking lecturers

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo is now the head of the Federal Government negotiation team with the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU.  

What South-east Governors discussed with Nnamdi Kanu

The South-east governors on Wednesday said dialogue and not confrontation was the only panacea needed to solve the agitation by the Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB.  

With guilty plea, billionaire kidnapper, Evans, faces life imprisonment (Photos)

There was a graveyard silence in the crowded courtroom after suspected billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, pleaded guilty to the first of the two counts of conspiracy and kidnapping brought against him.   

We plotted Jonathan’s fall in Sokoto – Amaechi

The plots that cost Dr. Goodluck Jonathan the 2015 presidential election were mainly planned, hatched and perfected in Sokoto, the seat of the Caliphate.   

Tension as Evans faces murder, armed robbery, kidnap charges today

Suspected billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, aka Evans, will today be arraigned at the Lagos High Court in one of the 10 cases against him bordering on murder, armed robbery, kidnapping and other crimes.

We have started our restructuring – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government has commenced the process of restructuring in the way it understands, the minister of information, culture and tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said on Tuesday. 

Anambra PDP Primaries: We Were Threatened – Gov Umahi

Chairman of the Anambra State Peoples Democratic Party governorship primaries, Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, yesterday revealed that they were threatened during the conduct of the exercise.   

Saraki travels for Hajj, ‘to pray for Buhari’

The Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday night travelled to Saudi Arabia to join millions of Muslim faithful gathered in the Holy Land for this year’s Hajj.    

Telecom operators demand 100% increase in call, data tariffs

The telecom subscribers in the country will pay more for telecom services if the industry regulator accedes to telecom operators’ demand for 100% increase in prices of data and voice calls, Daily Trust has learnt.   

Judgment on alleged kidnapper Evans ‎stalled

A Lagos Division of the Federal High Court on Tuesday fixed September 5 to hear arguments from counsel on why he should not deliver judgment on the fundamental rights application filed by Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans.   

Pastor butchered, used for pepper soup in Rivers - Police

Rivers State Commissioner for Police, Zaki Ahmed, has disclosed that one Pastor Samuel Okpara from Edoha community in Ahoada East, Rivers State, was abducted, killed and used to prepare pepper soup.  

18-year-old girl found dead in Lagos hotel

An 18-year-old girl identified as Chiamaka Ndubu, has been found dead in a brothel in Moshalashi Alhaja area of Agege, Lagos 

Hate speech: Falana reveals why Military cannot arrest offenders

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human right lawyer, Femi Falana, has said the plan by the military to arrest hate speech offenders in the country in unlawful.   

Naira maintains stand at the parallel market

The Naira on Monday remained stable at the parallel market, exchanging at N367 to a dollar, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.  

Nigerian woman fakes own kidnap, demands N3m ransom from church members

The police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested a 32-year-old woman, Mrs. Victoria Ndu, for faking her own kidnap. 

Anambra Governorship: Obaze emerges PDP candidate, Ifeanyi Uba kicks

Oseloka Obaze has clinched the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship ticket to fly the party’s flag in the November 18 Anambra governorship election.    

Our economy getting better - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the nation's economy is getting better. He declared this at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday after receiving briefings from the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma; the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun and Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele.  

Gunmen attack fuel station, dispense fuel to motorist free

Daredevil gunmen at the weekend stormed a Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) mega filling station along Jibia road in Katsina and dispensed fuel to motorists for free.  

FG declares Friday, Monday as public holidays

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, 1^stand Monday 4^th September, 2017 as Public Holidays to mark Eid el Kabir celebrations.  

Charly Boy leads ‘Bring Back Diezani’ protest to EFCC

Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, on Monday led a protest to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja to demand the extradition of Diezani Alison-Madueke, former minister of petroleum resources,  from the UK to Nigeria. 

Extortion: Nigeria Immigration bans cash payments at passport offices‎

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has banned cash payments for passport processing as part of efforts to eliminate corruption at all passport offices nationwide.‎ 

I have nothing to do with Ozubulu church massacre - Bishop cries out

The alleged target in Ozubulu Church Attack that left 13 persons including his father dead, Aloysius Ikegwuonu aka Bishop, has finally granted an interview.  

Anambra Governorship: Tony Nwoye floors Andy Uba, others

Tony Nwoye has been declared winner of the Anambra State governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress, APC.  

JAMB replies critics of cut-off marks, shades Ghana, Uganda & Gambia Universities

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has described as unnecessary the controversies over the reduction of cut-off marks for 2017 admission exercise into tertiary institutions by stakeholders at its policy meeting. 

Nigeria Police declare senator deserter

The Nigeria Police Force has declared a senator, Isah Misau, as a deserter from the force. The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that the Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy, Mr. Misau, had in an interview granted to a newspaper published on August 10, alleged that police officers pay bribe for special promotion.  

“Tell Buhari that I’m in Aba and any person who comes to arrest me will die" - Nnamdi Kanu

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), says anyone who tries to arrest him will die. He said this in reaction to the call of the federal government that his bail should be revoked.   

Buhari made us withdraw quit notice – Arewa youths

While explaining why Arewa youths withdrew their quit notice to Igbo resident in the North, yesterday, a top member of the coalition that issued the notice, Alhaji Yerima Shettima, said it was in deference to President Buhari.  

Victim bites off rapist’s manhood during forced oral stimulation

A 17-year-old rape victim fought back against the man who is accused of making her perform oral sex act on him.   

N13bn fraud: EFCC goes after Heritage Bank MD, others

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is after the Managing Director of Heritage Bank Plc, Ifie Sekibo, who has allegedly ignored a series of invitations from the commission.   

'Rat invasion: Buhari must punish Aso villa curators'

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to punish custodians of the Presidential Villa for the recent rodent attack in his office. 

Ohanaeze condemns FG’s bid to revoke Kanu’s bail, accuses AGF of bias

The apex socio-political association of the Igbo, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has condemned moves by the Federal Government to re-arrest the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who is being prosecuted before an Abuja Federal High Court on treasonable felony charges.   

Sex scandal: Why I keep 30-yr-old boyfriend, 70-yr-old Nigerian widow opens up

A 70-year-old widow, Mrs Maria Oko, of Amauzu Nkpoghoro in Afikpo North council area of Ebonyi State, who was recently banished from the community for allegedly having sex with her 30-year-old boyfriend, Mr Okpanu Nwachi popularly known as Odoodo; a mechanic has given her account of the incident. 

Ifeanyi Dike, wanted dead or alive!

One week after, the outrage sparked by the gruesome murder of eight-year old Victory Nmezu by a suspected ritualist continued to reverberate. 

Medical doctors associations to Buhari: Use Aso Rock Clinic henceforth

The Commonwealth Medical Association and the Nigerian Medical Association have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to, henceforth, use the State House Medical Centre, also known as Aso Rock Clinic.  

FG asks court to revoke Nnamdi Kanu’s bail

The Federal Government has finally asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to revoke the bail granted the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Mr. Namdi Kanu, who is being prosecuted along with others on treasonable felony charges.   

Buhari praises Osinbajo, mocks #ResumeorResign London protesters

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday praised his deputy, Yemi Osinbajo, for the efforts at leading the country, while he (Mr. Buhari) was away on medical vacation.   

VCs, ASUU reject 120 cut-off mark for university admission

Some Vice-Chancellors and the Academic Staff Union of Universities have rejected the decision of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board to peg admission cut-off mark at 120 for universities and 100 for polytechnics, monotechnics and colleges of education.  

IPOB rejects withdrawal of quit notice, asks Igbo to return home

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has rejected the withdrawal of the quit notice issued to Igbo resident in the northern region by the Arewa youth.  

Buhari, Osinbajo meet APC, PDP leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met behind closed doors with the leaderships of the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.   

Biafra: US probes agitators’ killing

Two United States Attorneys,  Bruce Fein and Bruce DelValle of  Fein& DelValle PPLC  have met with ten Nigerian witnesses on the suit filed in the United States District court of Columbia against 14 Nigerian defendants for their complicity in the 2016 torture and extra-judicial killings of pro Biafran agitators during their peaceful protests.    

Catholic bishops lament Nigerians’ suffering, slam FG

Catholic Bishops in the Kaduna Ecclesiastical Province have appealed to the Federal Government to adopt viable ways of healing the injuries inflicted on the citizens.  

No amount of hatred will erase Buhari’s ‘tremendous’ achievements, says Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said on Thursday that no amount of hatred will obliterate the solid achievements recorded by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.   

One Nigeria: Northern youth coalition withdraws quit notice to Igbos

The coalition of Northern youth groups that asked Igbos to leave Northern Nigeria has temporarily withdrawn its quit notice. 

Man kills son to punish wife, gets life jail

A California man Aramazd Andressian, has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for killing his 5-year-old son just to get back at his wife.   

‘If you are still single at 35, you are an irresponsible person’, says Nigerian Pastor

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Nigerian man arrested after a lady he planned to use for ritual escaped (Photos)

An unidentified man has been arrested in Umuonyeashi, Nsokpo Ogbaku in Mbaitolu LGA of Imo state, after a lady he captured and planned to use for rituals escaped.