Name ‘notorious bribe seekers’, Senate dares Jega

The Nigerian Senate has dared a former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, to mention the names of committee chairmen who seek bribe at the National Assembly.

Former senator builds 1,000 capacity church to ‘fulfil promise to God’

Victor Ndoma-Egba, former senate leader, has built a 1,000 capacity church in Akparabong, his hometown in Cross River state.

Family buries car lover in an old Hyundai Sonata (Photos)

The family of a car lover on Tuesday buried him in a saloon car, based on his dying wish to be buried in a car.

Buhari celebrating his last Democracy Day as president - PDP

Uche Secondus, chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says President Muhammadu Buhari is celebrating his last Democracy Day as the country’s leader. 

Minimum wage may not be ready soon, says Ngige

The expectations of workers in the country getting a new national minimum wage by the end of September 2018 may not materialize after all as the government said on Tuesday that the September date was just a date to conclude negotiation on the issue of minimum wage.

Anambra shuns Democracy Day celebration

The Anambra Government wants residents of the state to use Democracy Day to reflect on the state of the nation, rather than engaging in lavish celebrations.

Democracy Day: Political class benefits, average Nigerian suffers – NLC

Ahead of this year’s democracy day celebration, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has said the 18 years of democracy in the nation has benefitted the political class and not the average Nigerian.

Herdsmen invade Catholic seminary, shoot priest

Suspected herdsmen have invaded a Catholic seminary in Jalingo, Taraba state on Monday morning.

Senate isn’t the same without Dino Melaye – Ben Bruce

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce on Monday called for the resumption of senator representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye.

Stay out of it, Nigerian couple whose twin boys were found dead in freezer tell Police

A couple whose twin boys were found dead in a deep freezer in their house on Saturday in Egbu, Otolo Nnewi of Anambra State, have said they did not want the matter to be made a Police case.

We will end Benue killings, ensure justice - Saraki

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Sunday assured the people of Benue State of adequate security to end killings in parts of the state.

APC to PDP: We can forgive, but we will not forget your atrocities

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed surprise over what it called the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) new found proclivity for spewing falsehood in the name of opposition rhetoric and politics.

CBN orders banks to sell FX to travellers over the counter

All intending travellers can now buy forex over the counter with the presentation of passports and air tickets, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced on Saturday evening.

Suspected ‘Billionaire kidnapper’ Evans to know fate June 26

A Lagos Division of the Lagos State High Court has fixed June 26 to rule on an application brought by alleged billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (popularly known as Evans), to quash the criminal charges brought against him.

Nigeria sliding into anarchy — Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said Nigeria is sliding into anarchy because of the governance style of the APC-led federal government.

FG declares Tuesday public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, May 29, as a public holiday to celebrate the 2018 Democracy Day in Nigeria.

Buhari will receive Budget 2018 today, says Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki says the 2018 budget which the national assembly passed last week will get to President Muhammadu Buhari today.

Economy: You're blind, Buhari blasts critics

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday blasted those criticising his administration on economy, saying they are wilfully blind.

Court declared me wanted to embarrass me – Innoson boss

The Nigerian businessman, Innocent Chukwuma, has described his declaration as a wanted person by a Lagos State Special Offences Court as targeted to humiliate him.

Lady bags 15-year jail for defiling 16-year-old boy

A Kenyan lady, Judith Wandera, 24, has been imprisoned for 15 years by a local court after she was found guilty of defiling a 16-year-old boy.

Olisa Metuh stage-managed own fall in court, Judge rules

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Wednesday said former spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, stage-managed his fall in the court room on Monday to stall his trial.

PDP reports Buhari to ICC, UN over alleged hate speech

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the United Nations (UN) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague to take judicial note of alleged hate speech by President Muhammadu Buhari.

At 70, I won't be president if I were you, Customs CG tells Buhari

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), on Tuesday told President Muhammadu Buhari that if he were him, he would not be president at 70.

End killings or step aside, Catholic Bishop tells Buhari

The Catholic Bishop of Minna Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Martin Uzoukwu has called on President Muhammad Buhari to either end killings in parts of the country or step aside. 

Drama as wife shows up at wedding of husband to another woman

A wedding at Gutu Magistrates’ Court in Zimbabwe didn’t turn out as expected as the groom’s legal wife showed up just as the couple was about to exchange their wedding vows.

Wike “haunted by blood of innocents” – Presidency on assassination claim

Personal Assistant to the President on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, has reacted to claims by Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike that the Federal Government was planning to assassinate him.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo seeks 6-year single term for president, governors

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a socio-cultural umbrella of Ndigbo, has called for the adoption of a six-year rotational single tenure for the president and governors of 36 states in the country.

Police arrest ‘most-wanted’ Offa robbery suspects

Two more suspects have been arrested in the deadly armed robbery attack in Offa, Kwara State, last month.

Ebola: WHO allays fears of potential outbreak in Nigeria

World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative and Head of Mission in Nigeria, Dr Wondi Alemu, has allayed fears of a possible Ebola outbreak in Nigeria.

Man beaten to death for allegedly killing cow

A Muslim man accused of killing a cow was beaten to death by a mob in central India, police said Sunday, the latest vigilante murder over the animal considered sacred by Hindus.

Most Nigerian cities to experience rains on Monday – NiMet

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted morning rains over the central states of the country on Monday.

Fayose planning to set me up, says Fayemi

The Kayode Fayemi Campaign Office says it has uncovered a plan by Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti, to carry out attacks on supporters of Segun Oni, using thugs pretending to work for the minister of mines and steel development.

Bishop, Minister fight over Ekwueme’s missing £200,000 medical bill refund

Despite the Federal Government’s claim of footing the bills for the burial of former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, his family is yet to get a refund of 200,000 Pounds incurred as medical bill six months after.

Journalist who released IGP’s ‘transmission’ video ‘goes into hiding’

Aminu Nurudeen, a Liberty Television reporter,  said to have published a video of Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general of police (IGP), struggling to read a speech at an event has gone into hiding, according to PUNCH.

AMCON takes possession of asset of senator Stella Oduah

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on Friday took over the asset of Sea Petroleum & Gas Limited and its affiliated companies.

The company is promoted by former Minister of Aviation and Nigerian senator, Stella Oduah.

Naira depreciates against dollar at parallel market

The Naira on Friday depreciated against the dollar at the parallel market in Lagos.

Ten dead in Texas school shooting, student arrested

Ten people were killed and at least 10 injured when a student armed with a shotgun and a revolver opened fire at his Texas high school on Friday, officials said, in the latest deadly school shooting in the United States.

Police Inspector arrested over N5000 extortion

 

A police inspector attached to the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) in Ikorodu, Lagos State Command, Charles Omotosho, has been apprehended for allegedly extorting N5, 000 from a woman.

I will resign in a week, says Nigerian Minister

The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday said that he would resign from the federal cabinet “in a week.”

Soldiers sack Police station, arrest DPO over murder of colleague

There was commotion along Ada George Road in Port Harcourt on Thursday morning as soldiers sacked the Rumukpakani Police Station, allegedly over the killing of their colleague by a policeman.

Court adjourns Dino Melaye’s case indefinitely

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday adjourned the trial of Kogi State Senator, Dino Melaye, indefinitely, on the basis of his medical condition.

Policeman shoots himself dead over transfer

A policeman in Kenya shot himself in the mouth in a town called Garissa on Tuesday because he was not transferred to a better place after serving in the town for three years.

We’ve recovered stolen trillions of naira, Buhari boasts

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said since its inception in 2015, his administration has succeeded in recovering trillions of naira stolen by those he described as people without conscience.

PDP ‘worried’ by alleged police plot against Saraki

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed worry over alleged plot against Senate President Bukola Saraki.

Corruption difficult to fight - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted that anti-corruption war is not an easy one to fight.

Youths protest against Okorocha

A group of placard-carrying youths yesterday besieged the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja to protest against Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha.

Reps to pass 2018 budget today

The House of Representatives on Tuesday said the 2018 Appropriation Bill of N9.12trn will be passed on Wednesday.

Nigeria’s economy improving, future bright – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says the nation’s economy is steadily improving, urging Nigerians to remain optimistic as the future of the country is bright.

Naira depreciates against dollar at parallel market

The Naira on Monday depreciated against the dollar at the parallel market in Lagos, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

2019: Why Buhari deserves re-election – Ngige

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has expressed optimism that President Muhammadu Buhari would be re-elected in the 2019 presidential election.