Army admits withdrawing troops before girls’ abduction

The Nigerian Army through the Theatre Command of Operation Lafiya Dole, the military’s anti-insurgency command in the North-East, on Monday, admitted that troops were redeployed from the Dapchi area before the abduction of the schoolgirls.

Fleeing thief dives into crocodile-infested water to escape mob

An alleged goat thief, in an attempt to flee a mob, has jumped into a crocodile-infested river.

No to further abduction, Reps warn FG

The House of Representatives on Tuesday set up an ad hoc committee to visit Dapchi in Yobe to assess the issues surrounding recent abduction of 105 girls from a school in the community.

We’ll flood market with lower naira denominations, says CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria, in a bid to address the acute shortage of lower denomination currencies, on Tuesday commenced an exercise aimed at flooding the market with N100, N50, N20, N10 and N5 notes.

Stella Oduah in EFCC net over N9.4bn ‘fraud’

Stella Oduah, former minister of aviation, has been quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an N9.4bn alleged fraud during her tenure.

Why we negotiated with Boko Haram over UNIMAID lecturers

Lawal Daura, director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS), says negotiating with Boko Haram was the “safest” means of rescuing the three abducted lecturers of the University of Maiduguri and 10 women from captivity.

DapchiGirls Abduction: Nigerian Army, Police blame each other

Two major security agencies have exchanged words over their roles in the kidnap of 110 girls from their secondary school in Dapchi, Yobe State.

Prepare for 2019 elections, Buhari tells APC leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to brace up for the 2019 elections.

Naira remains stable against dollar, euro

The Naira on Monday remained stable as it traded at N362 to the dollar at the parallel market, same amount it was sold last Friday.

Buhari, Osinbajo not focused on 2019 – Presidency

The Presidency has said though President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have recorded successes in the last two and half years of the administration, they are, however, focused on improving the lives of the citizen rather than dwelling on 2019 election.

Nigerian Army postpones recruitment exercise

The Nigerian Army has postponed its 77 Regular Recruitment exercise earlier scheduled to hold from February 26 to March 9 till further notice.

How Nigerian military caused Dapchi attack, kidnap of schoolgirls – Governor

The Governor of Yobe State, Ibrahim Gaidam, has blamed the Nigeria military for the attack on Dapchi town and the abduction of schoolgirls from the community by Boko Haram.

We’ll make Nigeria work again – Ekweremadu

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has assured that the mistake of 2015 and the attendant hardship would be remedied in 2019, “to make Nigeria work again”.

No need for data capturing to renew driving licence - FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that there is no need for data capturing while applying for renewal of driver’s licence.

Nigerian pastor strangles pregnant lover, kills two others to conceal affair

In a bid to hide his alleged amorous relationship with a 25-year-old member of his church, a pastor, Chidiebere Okoroafor, has allegedly murdered three persons and an unborn child in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Corruption: Transparency International report vindicates us – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party says the latest report by Transparency International (TI) has vindicated its position that corruption has worsened under the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.

Buhari hits back at Transparency International

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday hit back at Transparency International over its corruption perception index indicating that corruption was getting worse in Nigeria.

Court sentences 21 to death for planning attacks

An Egyptian court on Thursday sentenced 21 suspected extremists to death, including 16 in absentia, on charges of bomb making and planning attacks on public and private infrastructure, judicial sources said.

Boko Haram: 105 girls missing after Dapchi school attack, parents say

More than 100 girls are missing after a Boko Haram attack on a school in Dapchi, Yobe State, earlier this week, parents told AFP on Friday.

Fuel scarcity may continue, IPMAN warns

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has warned that the ongoing scarcity of petrol, which started since December 2017 may continue if the right steps are not taken by the authorities to address the problem.

Catholic Priest Who Resigned Six Months Ago Set To Wed

A former Catholic priest, Rev. Patrick Henry Edet, has fixed March 17 for his marriage to his fiancée who he would unveil next week. Edet made the disclosure on Tuesday during his Grace Family service.

Boko Haram attack school to embarrass govt - FG

The Minister of communication, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said Wednesday that the attack that led to missing of school children at Government Girls Science and Technical College Dapchi was to embarrass the government and attract attention.

Give me more time to decide on 2019, Buhari tells govs

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for more time to take a decision on the 2019 election.

Nigerian teacher ‘flogs student to death’

A teacher at Government Day Secondary School Sankalawa in Bungudu local government area of Zamfara state has allegedly flogged a student to death.

Pastor allegedly impregnates two teenage siblings

The Police have arrested a 30-year-old pastor suspected to have impregnated two primary school siblings aged 15 and 17 years respectively.

Codeine abuse rampant among married women – CCRWG Chairman

The Chairman of the Codeine Control and Other Related Matters Working Group, Prof. Oluwatoyin Odeku, has raised the alarm over the widespread abuse of codeine and other controlled medicines in many parts of the country.

Man bites off snake’s head in revenge

A farmer in northern India reportedly chewed off a snake’s head in revenge after the reptile bit him, with his attending doctors saying they had never come across such a bizarre case, a local media reported on Wednesday.

Man impregnates, weds teenage sister in Anambra state

A 25-year-old man, Mr. Chiadi Ezeibekwe, has impregnated his 17-year-old younger sister. As if that was not enough, he wedded her at a church at their Agba village in Ekwulobia, Anambra State. Agba youths, who saw the marriage as “an abomination,” burnt down the church where the wedding was consummated.

Dana aircraft overshoots runway, lands inside the bush (Photos)

A Dana aircraft overshot the runway while landing at Port Harcourt international airport on Tuesday.

Court dismisses corruption charges against ex-Enugu gov, Nnamani

A federal high court sitting in Lagos has dismissed the corruption charges against Chimaroke Nnamani, a former governor of Enugu state.

Police give updates on Boko Haram attack on Yobe girls school

Mr Abdulmaliki Sumonu, the Yobe Commissioner of Police, said on Tuesday that there was no loss of life in the suspected Boko Haram insurgents attack on Government Girls College in Dapchi town.

Naked couple found dead in a car

A naked couple found dead in a car are believed to have suffocated after turning on the engine to keep warm while allegedly having sex.

EFCC Rejects Patience Jonathan’s Out Of Court Settlement

Former First Lady Patience Jonathan’s bid to settle out of court the brewing dispute over the strange payment of $11,489,069.03 into her domiciliary accounts has been rejected.

Nnamdi Kanu’s wife speaks on husband’s ‘disappearance’

The wife of the leader of the separatist Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, says her husband’s disappearance should be the major issue that will dictate discourse as the nation goes to the poll next year.

Plane Crash kills All 65 Passengers

An Iranian passenger plane crashed in the mountains of southern Iran on Sunday, killing all 65 people on board, officials said.

Nigerian man sentenced to 40 years in prison in the US

A Fort Bend County jury has convicted a 59-year - old Nigerian man for stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death in 2015.

IPOB insists on Biafra

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) yesterday said its interest remains the full restoration of the sovereignty of the nation of Biafra and “not in whatever structural reforms the Nigerian government intends to undertake.”

Get Shekau dead or alive, Army Chief charges troops

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has again charged troops to capture Abubakar Shekau, the factional leader of the Boko Haram terrorists group, alive or dead.

Plane Crash All 65 Passengers

An Iranian passenger plane crashed in the mountains of southern Iran on Sunday, killing all 65 people on board, officials said.

Senator asks Buhari to ban governors from Aso Villa

The Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has condemned the habit of state governors visiting President Muhammadu Buhari in Aso Villa while their states are in crisis.

Corrupt Nation: Aside N36m ‘swallowed by snake’, JAMB officials in five states can’t account for N83m

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reportedly discovered a new fraud amounting to N83m in five states.

2019: Why Buhari should be re-elected — Ngige

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige said that President Muhammadu Buhari deserved re-election in 2019 because of his achievements.

Boko Haram: 22 killed in multiple bomb blast

No fewer than 22 persons were killed in a multiple suicide bombing at a market in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno.

Mother uses dead son’s sperm to have twins

A grieving mum who agreed to be artificially inseminated with her dead son’s sperm now has twins after being told by doctors she needed a surrogate to complete her dream of ‘reincarnating’ her child.

We won’t pull down Zuma’s statue, Okorocha vows

The Imo State Government has said the statue of the erstwhile South African President, Jacob Zuma, erected by his administration, will not be pulled down.

Court sentences six journalists to life imprisonment

A court in Istanbul on Friday sentenced six Turkish journalists to aggravated life imprisonment each over their alleged involvement in a failed coup in July 2016, local media reported.

Buhari vows to end ‘spilling of innocent blood’

President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to bring an end to violent killings in the country.

Super Eagles slump further in latest FIFA ranking

Nigeria have dropped further one spot  in the latest FIFA rankings released by the football governing body yesterday.

Fuel Scarcity: FG gives mixed signals on possible price increase

Two government officials on Thursday gave diverse indications on what government is considering to resolve the current petrol scarcity.

Nigerians make fun of Okorocha on Jacob Zuma’ resignation

Some Nigerians have decided to troll the Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha on the statue he erected in the honour of the ousted South Africa’s president, following Jacob Zuma' resignation over corrupt allegations.