Why I’m being haunted – Maina

Embattled former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, has said that, he is being haunted for stopping N5.32bn which he alleged was being stolen monthly in the office of the Head of Service and Police Pension office alone.

EFCC tracks Maina to Dubai, US, UK – Magu

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has said the agency intends to visit Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the United States of America and the United Kingdom (UK), in a bid to fish out former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), AbdulRasheed Maina. 

Father douses son with petrol, sets him ablaze as punishment for rudeness

A 43-year-old father, Mallam Musa Mohammed, has been arrested by the Rights Protection Agency in Niger State for setting ablaze his 15-year-old son, Bello.

Buhari aware of Maina’s reinstatement, I warned him — HoS

The Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita,  has said  President Muhammadu Buhari is aware of the reinstatement of a former Chairman  of the Pension Reforms Commission, Mallam Abdulrasheed Maina, into the civil service.

Buhari asks EFCC to go after Lawal, Oke

President Muhammadu Buhari says he expects the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offence Commission (ICPC) to “proceed with investigation” involving the two top government officials he sacked some hours ago.

47 years after Biafra civil war, FG agrees to pay victims N88 billion

About 47 years after the Nigeria civil war ended on ‘No victor, no vanquish’ terms, the federal government on Monday agreed to pay victims of the war N88 billion compensation for their losses.

Tinubu speaks on ‘cabal’ in Buhari’s government

A leader of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, said on Monday that there was no cabal in the Muhammadu Buhari administration.

Maina: Punish officials involved, OBJ, NANS tell Buhari

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo criticised the secret reinstatement of fugitive former civil servant, Abdulrasheed Maina, into the civil service.

Nigerian parents break down in tears as their twin daughters tie the knot (Photos)

 It was an emotional Taiwo and Kehinde Aboderin as they got married to their heartthrobs in Lagos over the weekend.

Buhari sacks Babachir Lawal, Ayodele Oke; appoints new SGF

President Muhammadu Buhari has studied the report of the panel headed by the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), which investigated allegations against the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, and the Director General, National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ayodele Oke.

Account for N500 billion - Court to Saraki, Dogara

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) at the weekend scaled the first hurdle in the legal battle to compel the Senate President, Dr Bukola Sakari and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Dogara Yakubu, to account for the spending of N500 billion as running cost for the National Assembly between 2006 and 2016. 

Drug abuse: Lagos Police order CCTV in hotels, nightclubs

The Lagos State Police Command has threatened to clamp down on hotels, brothels, bars and hospitality homes that allow drug peddlers to use their premises for illicit businesses.

Nigeria appears more divided than ever before – Atiku

Secession threats, inter-ethnic discontent and hate speech have plunged present day Nigeria into a division that has probably never been experienced before, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said.

Commotion in Lagos, as married lovers die mysteriously inside car during sex

A mild drama occurred early Sunday in Ogba, Ikeja area of Lagos following the mysterious death of two lovers inside a car.  

My alarming discovery on Boko Haram – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday, disclosed why Boko Haram insurgency was launched in the North-eastern part of Nigeria.

EFCC, ICPC became politicised after I left office – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said on Saturday that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission became politicised after he left office in 2007.

N2bn fraud: Civil service commission yet to sack fleeing Maina

Four days after the order of President Muhammadu Buhari for the “immediate disengagement” of embattled ex-Chairman of the Presidential Task Team on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, from the Federal Civil Service, the process leading to his disengagement is yet to commence.

'We drank fuel on our way to Libya'

Another batch of 161 stranded Nigerians has been repatriated with the assistance of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the European Union, about 48 hours after 257 returnees arrived the country.

Crocodile Smile 2: Army arrests 399 suspects in Lagos, Ogun

The Nigerian Army on Saturday said no fewer than 399 suspects were arrested for various offences during the Exercise Crocodile Smile 2 in Lagos and Ogun states. 

Evans begs court to quash fresh charges

Alleged kidnap suspect, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans and three others yesterday begged a Lagos State High court in Igbosere to quash the fresh criminal charges preferred against them by the Lagos State government.

FG Confirms 6 New Cases Of Monkeypox

The federal government has confirmed six additional cases of Monkeypox.

The cases are amongst those sent to the World Health Organisation’s laboratory in Dakar, Senegal, a statement by the Ministry of Health said Friday.

"PDP has hijacked Buhari’s government"

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Colonel Hameed Ali (retd.), has said the ruling All Progressives Congress has not fulfilled its promises after two years in government.

‘One week, one scandal’ — Fayose mocks Buhari

Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, has accused the federal government of trying to divert the attention of Nigerians from some scandals.

How Boko Haram recently killed 15 Nigerian soldiers

More details have emerged of the daring Boko Haram attack on a military base near Damaturu, the Yobe State capital on Tuesday.

Update on alleged billionaire kidnapper, Evans

The Lagos State High Court in Igbosere has fixed November 10 to rule on whether or not to quash the murder and illegal sales of firearms charges filed by the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions against alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans.

Why I conceded defeat to Buhari in 2015 – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday said Nigeria needs to get to a stage where it would no longer wait for court judgments to conclude elections.

Pregnant Lagos housewife tortures girl for eating children’s food

A pregnant housewife, Juliet Ozoarinze, has been arrested for allegedly torturing a 10-year-old girl, Blessing, in Ijesha, Surulere, Lagos State.

The mother of four was also accused of assaulting the victim since she started living with the (Juliet’s) family in July 2017.

Naira trades flat at the parallel market

The naira has traded flat on the parallel market at around 363, mirroring rates for investors.

INTERPOL, court issue fresh warrants for Maina’s arrest

The Presidency on Thursday said an Abuja Magistrate’s  Court as well as the international police popularly called the INTERPOL had issued fresh warrants for the arrest of the embattled former Chairman of the defunct Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Mr. Abdulrasheed Maina.

ISIS claims responsibility for death of Nigerian soldiers

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack which led to the deaths of eight soldiers in Damaturu, Yobe state capital.

Maina’s return: We did our best – Magu

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has absolved the Commission from any blame over the return of embattled former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina.

No more war, we’re for a united Nigeria — Biafra war veterans

The war-affected police officers from the Old Eastern Region who were pardoned and retired from the Nigeria Police Force through a Presidential Amnesty granted on May 29, 2000 by the administration of the then President Olusegun Obasanjo and were given approval for the payment of pension entitlements have said that they believed we are all one and that the war is over and over forever.

Boko Haram attacks military base, kills 8 soldiers

At least eight soldiers were reportedly killed in a Yobe State village after suspected Boko Haram gunmen launched an attack on a military base, sources said.

“Stop insulting Nigerians or seeing them as fools”, Jonathan speaks on Maina’s return

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday pushed back against “absurd” attempts by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to link him to the unfolding scandal of how a fugitive returned to the country and took a senior position in public service.

‘Monster Maina’ is one of Jonathan’s numerous messes — Presidency

The Presidency on Wednesday said the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) had no moral right to level any accusations against the current government in respect of Abdulrasheed Maina, the embattled former head of the presidential team on pension reforms.

Fayose’s N44m G-Wagon burnt down in Lagos

Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose’s white Mercedes Benz G-Wagon was reportedly burnt down in Lagos on Tuesday. 

Boko Haram leader Shekau’s wife killed in air strike

The Nigerian Air Force said on Wednesday that it believed the wife of Boko Haram terrorists’ leader, Abubakar Shekau, Mallama Fitdasi, had been killed in air strikes on a hideout in Durwawa area.

Nigerian Army apologizes to family of man beaten to death by soldier

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday apologised to the family of Abubakar Alhaji, a commercial motorcyclist who was beaten to death by a sergeant, Taiwo Owoeye, a soldier in Lagos.

NYSC: Prospective corps members express frustration over online registration

Some prospective members of the 2017 Batch B National Youth Service Corps have expressed frustrations over access to the NYSC portal.

Buhari’s govt full of scandals, armed robbers calling people thieves – PDP governors

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, yesterday, took a swipe at President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration and describing it as “a government of scandals.”

Nigeria Police Arraign Woman For Headbutting Her Husband In Street Fight

A 38-year-old woman, Mrs Kehinde Alade, was charged on Monday before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly headbutting her husband and engaging in a street fight.

Buhari rejects same currency for West Africa

President Muhamadu Buhari on Tuesday in Niamey, Republic of Niger, urged member countries of the Economic Community of West African States to tread carefully in pushing for a single currency for the sub-region by 2020.

Nigerian man arraigned for stealing girlfriend’s ATM card

A 27-year-old company employee, Collins Udeze, was on Tuesday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing his girlfriend’s ATM card and withdrawing N170,000 from the account.

I don’t know where Kanu is, Abaribe replies FG

Embattled senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has denied the claim by the Federal Government that the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, is in his custody.

Court orders Goodluck Jonathan to appear on Wednesday

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered President Goodluck Jonathan to appear before it to testify as a witness in defence of a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olisa Metuh.

EFCC storms Maina’s $2 million mansion (Photos)

Mobile police officers attached to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday stormed a mansion belonging to embattled civil servant, Abdulrasheed Maina, who has been on the wanted list for about two years.

Dambazau lied, I played no role in Maina’s return — Head of Service

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, has countered the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, who on Sunday blamed her and the Federal Civil Service Commission for the reinstatement of the former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Mr. Abdulrasheed Maina, to office.

Police arrest car thief after vandalising 57 vehicles

Months of unhindered vandalism of vehicles by an ex-convict, Kunle Afolabi, came to an end on Friday when he was arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Lagos State Police Command.

Maina paid $2m cash for Abuja house - EFCC

Wanted civil servant AbdulRasheed Maina bought a $2 million house in Abuja, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has claimed.

Many dead as multiple bomb blasts hit Maiduguri

Many were feared dead and scores injured when multiple bomb attacks hit Maiduguri yesterday.