Buhari, lawmakers may clash again

President Muhammadu Buhari may be in for another showdown with members of the National Assembly on resumption of plenary in January if the executive fails to release funds appropriated to the federal parliament in the 2018 budget.

Three Nigerian police officers dismissed for theft

Three police officers attached to Ijanikin Division in Lagos State have been dismissed from the Force for robbing a Togo-based Nigerian of 350,000 CFA (about N221,508).

Eko Hotel slashes charges by 50%

Eko Hotels and Suites says its end-of-the-year special offer for its customers is still running and will end on January 8.

I’ll make myself available to police next week, says Dino Melaye

Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi west, says he will make himself available to the police next week.

Man pretends to be a priest for 18 years

A Colombian man who pretended to be a Roman Catholic priest for 18 years hearing confessions and celebrating weddings, was exposed just before Christmas, the diocese in Spain where he was preaching said on Monday.

Dino Melaye wanted for homicide – Police

The Police have said that embattled lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, was needed to answer to a case of attempted homicide.

24 Ebola patients flee treatment center

Democratic Republic of Congo’s health ministry said that 24 patients have fled an Ebola treatment center in Beni on Thursday.

Politicians pressurising us to sell unclaimed 914, 529 PVCs – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission  on Thursday raised the alarm that some politicians in Oyo State were mounting pressure on the commission to sell unclaimed 914,529 permanent voter cards in its custody to them.

Police arrest Alex Badeh’s alleged killers

The Nigeria Police Force is set to parade some suspects involved in the murder of the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (retd.).

Woman rescued 32 years after kidnap

An Argentine woman kidnapped 32 years ago as a teenager has been found alive and well in Bolivia following a joint investigation between the two countries, Argentine police said Wednesday.

IGP Idris plans to arrest, inject me to death – Dino Melaye

Senator Representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has alleged that the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris is planning to arrest and inject him to death with a deadly substance.

13 soldiers, two policemen killed as troops confront Boko Haram in latest attack

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said its troops had repelled attack coordinated by Boko Haram insurgents at a military formation in Kukareta, Damaturu Local Government Area of Yobe State.

N68bn fraud: EFCC seizes 46 properties from Jonathan’s campaign director

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary forfeiture of 46 properties allegedly belonging to Dr. Ngozi Olojeme, the Deputy Chairman, Finance Committee of the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation in the 2015 election.

Despite six meetings, no concrete pact with FG – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities said on Monday that despite meeting six times with the Federal Government, it had no concrete agreement to take back to its members to resolve the ongoing strike action.

I’ll remove Lekki Toll Gate if elected gov – Jimi Agbaje

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Mr Jimi Agbaje, has said if voted next year, he will dismantle the Lekki Toll Gate, which he described as illegal.

Boko Haram attacks Chibok again

Boko Haram insurgents are currently attacking Makalama, a village in Gatamwarwa ward, Chibok local government area of Borno state.

Strike: FG is not serious, says ASUU

Chairman of the University of Calabar branch of Academic Staff Union of Universities, Dr. Tony Eyang, on Friday said the Federal Government is not serious about its negotiation with the union.

Maiduguri residents protest against uninterrupted electricity supply

Residents of Maiduguri, capital of Borno State, said that their 24-hour-electricity supply be cut short immediately.

Woman sells own pants, makes N28m a year

A woman has revealed she earns around £60,000 (about N28m) a year selling her worn pants and uses the money to look after stray cats, who visit her home.

Yuletide: Don’t embark on night journey, FRSC tells motorists

The Unit Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ilesa,Osun State, Mr Samuel Oyedeji, has advised motorists to desist from  night journey during festive periods.

Boko Haram chief arrested in Lagos

A Boko Haram leader, identified only as Umar, has been arrested in Lagos.

The Punch learnt that Umar was arrested by the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team on Thursday.

FG to Atiku: You are desperate

The federal government has described as an “act of desperation’’, the statement credited to the PDP Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, that “killings will continue if President Muhammadu Buhari is re-elected’’.

Man United ‘Legend’ Takes Temporary Charge At Old Trafford

Manchester United has appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the club’s new interim manager. The club sacked Jose Mourinho on Tuesday after a below-par start to the season.

Man breaks into funeral home, makes love with corpse

A judge, on Wednesday, agreed to a psychiatric evaluation for 23-year-old Kasim Khuram, before he is sentenced after he admitted to breaking into a funeral home and having sex with a corpse.

Electric cars: Pilot production programme takes off soon – FG

The Federal Government has opened discussions with international stakeholders in the automobile sector to kick-start a pilot programme on electric vehicles (EV), it has been revealed.

Pharaoh, let my people go! Agbaje tells Tinubu

The Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, has responded to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who mocked him for adopting the ‘freedom’ slogan for his 2019 aspiration.

5 things you need to know about the Access, Diamond Bank merger

1.    The merger will potentially create Nigeria and Africa’s largest retail bank by customers.

ASUU Strike: Lecturers walk out of meeting with govt delegation

Representatives of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday staged a walkout from a meeting with a federal government delegation.

Stop discrimination against Igbo, Nwodo warns Nigerians

President General Ohaneze Ndigbo, Dr Nnia Nwodo, has cautioned Nigerians against any form of discrimination against Igbo, recalling that Nigeria belongs to all ethnic nationalities living in it.  

100 Christians Detained In China Crackdown

A prominent Chinese pastor and legal scholar is one of 100 Christians detained by authorities after he was reportedly arrested on allegations of "inciting subversion of state power."

Babangida salutes Buhari at 76

Former President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 76th birthday.

Anambra FRSC Commander dies in road accident

The Anambra State Federal Road Safety Corps Sector Commander, Sunday Ajayi, has reportedly died in an auto crash.

I have only one house – Magu

The acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, Friday told an Ikeja High Court that he had only one house in Karo, Abuja, as against the two houses the Department of State Security said his wife had in the Maitama area of Abuja.

Man lands in jail for nine years over airplane sex assault

An Indian national has been sentenced to nine years in prison in the US for a brazen sexual assault of a woman on an airplane while his wife sat next to him.

Until fuel subsidy is removed, fuel crisis remains imminent – Kachikwu

Minister of State for petroleum Resources, Mr. Ibe Kachikwu, Thursday, stated that until the downstream sector of the Nigerian petroleum industry is liberalized and subsidy of petroleum products removed, the country would continue to struggle and face challenges in terms of ensuring stable fuel supply.

I’m glad Senate didn’t confirm me, says Magu

The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, said on Thursday that he was glad the Senate refused to confirm him as the substantive chairman of the anti-graft agency.

If you don’t have electricity, don’t blame the government – Fashola tells Nigerians

If you don’t have electricity, it is not the Federal Government’s problem, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has declared.

Babachir in Villa, 13 months after sack

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal was at the Presidential Villa, Abuja yesterday, Daily Trust online reports.

Man drinks battery water after catching wife with lover

A 40-year-old man, Reggies Chiyanike, is now battling for his life after he took car battery water upon discovering his wife with a lover.

There will be uninterrupted fuel supply during Xmas – PPPRA

Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA), Abdulkadir Saidu, yesterday, assured Nigerians of uninterrupted petroleum products supply and distribution especially during the festive period and beyond.

PDP to Buhari: Stop shielding corrupt relatives

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to demonstrate his much touted integrity by allowing an open investigation of his associates and close relatives, who were mentioned in alleged looting of public resources.

Police Recruitment: Over 104,000 apply for 10,000 slots in 12 days

The Police Service Commission (PSC) says it has received 104,289 applications towards the recruitment of 10,000 constables into the Nigeria Police Force.

Lagos pastor defiles church member’s twin daughters

The Assistant Pastor of the Anointed Chosen Vessel Ministry, Okota, Lagos, Mike Oliseh, has been detained at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, for allegedly defiling the 12-year-old twin daughters of a church member and close friend.

Ezekwesili wants Buhari to sign electoral bill

Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili, the Presidential Candidate for Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari, to sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2018.

Presidency speaks on EFCC raid on Atiku sons’s apartment

The Presidency on Monday defended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), saying the anti-graft agency did not raid an apartment occupied by the two sons of Atiku Abubakar.

Naira gains as CBN begins special forex sales for Xmas

The naira has made some gain against the dollar after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) began a special $15,000 disbursement to Bureau de change (BDC) operators for the Yuletide. It sold at the weekend for N366 to a dollar at the parallel market. It was N376 dollar before the intervention, writes COLLINS NWEZE.

African monarchs want marriage below age 18 considered crime

African traditional and cultural leaders have called on all customary courts to consider marriage below the age of 18 a crime.

Defending your rights is not hate speech, says Oyedepo

The President and Founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said that speaking out against oppression and injustice should not be classified as hate speech.

Buhari Appoints 9 New Permanent Secretaries

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of nine Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service.

PDP Condemns ‘Freezing Of Peter Obi’s Accounts’

The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation has condemned what it says is the stoppage of transactions on all accounts belonging to the party’s Vice-Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, his wife, his family members and their businesses by agencies of the federal government.