Rochas Okorocha’s daughter; The most beautiful girl in Nigeria

Governor Rochas Okorocha, has said that he is proud to have one of his daughters Ugochi Ihezue as the most beautiful girl in the country.

Pastor’s wife who sent her nudes to Church’s WhatsApp group, attempts suicide

Osofo Maame, the wife of Ghanaian pastor who mistakenly sent her nudes to members of her church via WhatsApp, has reportedly attempted suicide out of embarrassment.

My government will no longer tolerate killing, kidnapping — Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday warned that his government would no longer tolerate wanton killings and kidnapping by hoodlums.

I have done well as Police IG — Idris

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has given himself a pass mark, saying he has done well as Nigeria’s police chief.

Current Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday injected another $210m into various segments of the inter-bank foreign exchange market.

I suck women’s breasts to deliver them from evil spirit — Nigerian Pastor

A self-acclaimed pastor, identified as Raphael Obi, has admitted sucking the breast of women to deliver them from what he called the evil spirit tormenting them.

Why nobody can remove Saraki from office — Senate

The senate has said that any plot to remove the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, would fail as other senators are ‘not ready to remove him.’

Power grid collapses six times in eight days

An analysis of the statistics, which was obtained by Punch correspondent in Abuja on Monday, showed that the country’s power generation crashed from 3,667.5 megawatts on January 1, 2018, to 5.0MW on January 2, which was the first system collapse in the year.

Army alerts: Fleeing Boko Haram plan to attack worship centers

The Nigerian Army has raised concerns over plans by some fleeing members of Boko Haram terror group to attack churches, mosques, markets and other public places.

Millions of Nigerians joining APC soon - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says he is expecting millions of Nigerians from all parts of the country to join the All Progressives Congress in few months' time.

High court orders ex-navy chief to pay N9 million to herdsman for seizing 42 cows

An Ilorin High Court has ordered a retired navy chief, Vice- Admiral Samuel Olajide Afolayan, to pay N9 million being the cost of damages and for detaining 42 cows belonging to a Fulani herdsman, Alhaji Abubakar Abdullahi, illegally and unconstitutionally. 

Police confirms killing of Don Waney’s younger brother

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the killing of Don Waney’s younger brother and a notorious member of his gang, Oluchi Igwedibia (alias Obatosu).

Nigeria must be restructured before 2019 elections — Gov. Dickson

Governor Seriake Dickson said on Friday that fundamental alterations can be incorporated into the Nigerian Constitution before 2019 elections —even as he acknowledged outright restructuring of the country can be cumbersome and time-consuming.

Police begin collation of data for undergraduate cult members

Worried by the killing of a corps member serving in Cross River State by suspected cult members at the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State last week, the police in the state have begun what they called collation of data for all the suspected undergraduate cult members in the state.

Fourteen killed in nightclub shootout

At least 14 people were killed in an early Saturday shootout at a nightclub in Fortaleza, in northeastern Brazil, officials said.

'Cattle in Nigeria now have more immunity than humans'

Samuel Ortom, Benue state governor, says the same immunity from prosecution enjoyed by the President and Vice-President appears to be applicable to herdsmen and their cattle.

EFCC releases Babachir Lawal

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released Babachir Lawal, former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF).

National Assembly needs more money — Saraki

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has lamented that the National Assembly is grappling with funding constraints in carrying out its statutory functions.

37 killed as fire breaks out in hospital

South Korea's deadliest fire in almost a decade has ripped through a hospital in the city of Miryang, killing at least 37 people and injuring more than 100.

Why We Won’t Release Evans Mack Trucks - Police

The police have opposed a suit filed by suspected kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, demanding that trucks recovered from him be released.

We must save Nigeria from total collapse - PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is a cog in the wheel of the nation's democracy, adding that the nation must be saved from total collapse.

90-year-old grandma begins primary school (Photos)

90-year-old grandma, Priscilla Sitienei, who hails from Eldoret, Uasin Gishu county, has not given up on education, as she has enrolled in a primary school in Kenya.

“Desist From Giving My Men Alcohol” – Police Commissioner Warns Lagosians

Disturbed by the unwholesome behaviour of some police men after consumption of alcoholic beverages offered them by members of the public, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command,CP Edgal Imohimi, has appealed to Lagosians to desist from offering or giving alcoholic drinks to policemen in Lagos state command...Read below:

End petrol scarcity queues in seven days, Senate tells NNPC

The Senate on Thursday urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation to, within seven days, end lingering scarcity of petrol and clear queues in filling stations across the country.

Alleged Kidnapper Evans sues police over seized 25 trucks

Alleged kidnapping kingpin,  Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, has filed a fresh suit against the police, seeking the release of 25 Mack trucks, which he claimed were seized from him.

Police gun down teacher for robbery in Calabar

The police in Cross River State on Wednesday killed an unidentified teacher alleged to be among a four-man robbery gang that raided shops along Goldie-Mount Zion Street in the Calabar-South area of the state capital.

Drama as SGF stops minister from distributing Buhari’s campaign caps at FEC meeting

Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation, on Wednesday stopped Adebayo Shittu, minister of communications, from distributing President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election campaign caps at the federal executive council (FEC) meeting.

Prophet arrested for kissing his househelp and wife (Photos)

A  Tanzanian prophet, Nabii Tito, has been arrested by the police days after sharing photos of himself kissing his wife and home-help.

Lassa fever: 16 deaths in less than one month

Since the beginning of 2018, Nigeria has recorded 16 deaths from 61 confirmed cases of Lassa fever across the country.

Lassa Fever: Stop drinking garri, Okorocha warns as death toll rises

The Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, has warned residents to stop drinking ‘raw garri’ as three persons were confirmed dead in the state as a result of Lassa fever.

EFCC arrests former SGF, Babachir Lawal

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it has arrested the former Secretary to Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal.

Dog accidentally shoots owner dead

A 64-year-old hunter, Sergey Terekhov, was shot dead by his own dog after venturing into the snow-covered countryside hunting in Russia. 

Man buries father along with $7,630 in cash (Photos)

 

A proud son on January 16, 2018, gave his deceased father a final and befitting send-off,. in a coffin filled with money.

Obasanjo blasts APC governors for endorsing Buhari for second term

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has condemned seven governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress  for endorsing President Muhammadu Buhari to seek re-election in 2019.

Woman dragged out of car, raped in front of husband, brother-in-law

A 22-year-old woman was dragged out of a car and raped in front of her husband and brother-in-law who were held at gunpoint in the northern Indian state of Haryana, the police said on Tuesday.

Herdsmen attacks would be brought under control - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that increasing cases of killings being carried out by suspected herdsmen in communities across the country would soon be brought under control.

Soldier fell to his death trying to catch mobile phone after he dropped it

A soldier died after he tried to grab his mobile phone when he dropped it over a balcony while speaking to a friend on the phone.

Paedophile is found dead in prison weeks after being jailed for abusing five-year-old

A former McDonald’s Worker who was found guilty of abusing a boy aged five has been found dead in prison just weeks after being jailed.

I’ll take decisions with clear conscience, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday promised Nigerians that he will be guided by a clear conscience while taking decisions for the progress of the country.

2019: Buhari’s health will be a factor — Presidency

President Muhammadu Buhari’s health status will determine whether or not he will seek re-election in 2019, the Presidency has said.

Eat free, do 50-minute job, restaurant offers customers

A generous restaurant now allows diners to work for the food they may have eaten once it’s confirmed that they have no money to settle their bills.

Unemployment: 7.5million Nigerians were doing nothing in 2017 – NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said 7.5million Nigerians were left doing nothing between January 2016 and December 30, 2017.

Foreigners employed to kill in Benue, others, DSS tells Buhari

The Islamic State in West Africa network operating within some North Central and South-South sections of Nigeria may be responsible for the recent killings recorded in Benue State and other parts of the country.

Business as usual: Petrol queues return to Lagos (Photos)

Vehicles have returned to filling stations less than three weeks after Maikanti Baru, group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), said the days of petrol scarcity are over.

Under Buhari, lives of cows more important than humans — Governor Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari was under pressure at ‘some point in the past’ to declare a state of emergency in the state.

Stop harassing Jonathan’s family, MASSOB tells Buhari

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra on Friday asked the Federal Government to stop harassing the family of former President Goodluck Jonathan, especially his wife, Patience.

Why we endorse Buhari for second term – APC governors

The Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Governors Forum and Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has said that four years is not enough for President Muhammadu Buhari to deliver his campaign promises.

Monarch killed as ‘herdsmen’ raid communities

Suspected herdsmen have reportedly killed a Zaki Ukovur, a monarch in Karmen village, Ibi local government area of Taraba state.

I got only 198,000 votes from south-east, yet they have four senior ministers - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has again tried to allay fears that he harbours a bias against the south-east, pointing out that he appointed four senior ministers from the zone where he  got only 198,000 votes in 2015.

MASSOB, IPOB dare herdsmen, deploy 10,000 men

Miffed by the continued menace of armed Fulani herdsmen in parts of the country, the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra and the Indigenous People of Biafra have warned herdsmen to steer clear from the South-East and South-South states.