Nigerian student commits suicide over handout proceeds

The management and students of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa in Kwara State are in shock over the reported case of suicide by a student of the institution.

Court sentences four to death by hanging in Delta

A four-man syndicate that specialised in robbing, kidnapping and snatching exotic cars in Asaba and its environs have been sentenced to death by hanging by a High Court in Asaba, the Delta State capital.

FG sets to increase Corps members’ allowance – NYSC DG

The Director General, National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Major General Suleiman Kazaure has said that the increment of allowances for Corps Members will be considered as soon as the minimum wage increment was sorted.

Pastor arrested for allegedly infecting minors with HIV in Lagos

The Lagos State police command says it has arrested a clergyman, Rev. Ezuma Chizemdere of ‘Jesus Intervention Household Ministry’ Ejigbo Lagos for allegedly defiling and infecting some minors with HIV virus.

Court gives Evans last chance to get a lawyer

An Ikeja High Court on Friday gave suspected billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike alias Evans till May 10 to get a counsel to defend the criminal charges against him.

Court orders INEC to prosecute Ifeanyi Ubah

A federal high court in Awka, Anambra state capital, has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to prosecute Ifeanyi Ubah, senator-elect of Anambra-south and M.N Umenweke, the returning officer, over criminal allegations levelled against them in the February 23 election.

Nigerian man jailed for stealing fish

An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court on Thursday sentenced a 30-year-old man, Sunday Williams to two months imprisonment for stealing eight live cat fish valued at N7, 500.

Buhari greets Tinubu at 67

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm felicitations to the National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, on his 67th birthday which comes up on March 29.

Court Awards N25m To Student Who Became Blind After Being Flogged By Teacher

A Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has ordered the proprietress of CendomInternational Nursery and Primary School, Olodi-Apapa, Lagos, Mrs Uche Owen, to pay N25 million as damages to a 5-year-old pupil of the school, Destiny Kalu who became blind after he was flogged for not paying school fees.

Building Collapse: Buhari vows to sanction defaulters

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concern over the incessant building collapses across the country, warning that those responsible for such incidents of professional negligence will feel the full wrath of the law.

Nigerian lecturer commits suicide

A lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Mr. Patrick Okojie, has committed suicide three days to his 47th birthday.

Ifeanyi Ubah dumps YPP, joins APC

Ifeanyi Ubah, senator who won the election Anambra south election on the platform of the Young Peoples Party (YPP) has dumped the party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Falana vows to sue Buhari over allocation of oil blocks

A senior Nigerian lawyer, Femi Falana, has threatened to go to court if the Muhammadu Buhari administration goes ahead to allocate oil blocks to private individuals and corporate bodies.

EFCC declares ex-NIA DG, wife wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Ayodele Oke, former director-general of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), and Folashade, his wife, wanted.

Nigeria Policeman arrested for allegedly raping woman at ATM point

A policeman who allegedly raped a woman at an Automated Teller Machine point at night in a bank in Awka, the Anambra State capital, has been arrested.

At least 60 killed in bus collision on Friday — Police

At least 60 people were killed on Friday in a head-on collision between two buses in southern Ghana, police said.

I’m alive, El-Rufai tells Buhari

Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State, on Friday presented himself to President Muhammadu Buhari to show him that he is alive and wasn’t involved in any accident. 

Imo Election: 47 Parties Vow To Challenge Ihedioha’s Victory

Forty-seven political parties in Imo State say they will challenge the victory of Mr Emeka Ihedioha in the governorship election in the state.

How INEC reduced my votes in 31 states - Atiku

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says data from the server of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) revealed how his votes were reduced in 31 states and the federal capital territory (FCT).

Nigeria loses 0-2 to Libya in AFCON Qualifiers

Nigeria began the race towards the defence of their African Under-23 title on Wednesday on a sour note as they lost 0-2 defeat to their Libyan counterparts in Tunisia.

I have done my best for the transport sector, Amaechi declares

The Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, said he has done his best for the transport sector which has recorded a lot of success since he became minister in 2015.

We have enough facts to unseat Buhari – Atiku’s legal team

The lead lawyer representing Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Livy Uzoukwu, has said the former vice president has all the needed facts to successfully prosecute his court case that seeks to unseat President Muhammad Buhari after last month’s election.

Couple jailed for two years over maltreatment of maid

A Singaporean couple was on Monday jailed for abusing a Myanmar maid after the pair force-fed her with a funnel, made her eat her own vomit and threatened to kill her family if she reported the maltreatment.

PDP to Buhari: Your comments on supplementary elections confirm you rigged presidential poll

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s posturing that he will not manipulate the March 23 governorship supplementary elections is a direct confession that the Presidency used its influence to rig the February 23 presidential election.

Buhari condemns fresh Kaduna killings

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the actors in the communal and persistent violence in Kaduna State to come to terms with the fact that mutual violence has no winners, but losers on both sides of the conflict.

Wolves beat Man Utd in FA Cup quarters

Wolverhampton Wanderers produced an outstanding second-half performance to overpower Manchester United and reach their first FA Cup semi-final for 21 years on an atmospheric night at Molineux.

Lagos Govt Confirms 20 Killed In Collapsed Building

A total of 20 people have been confirmed killed following the collapse of a three-storey building at the Ita-Faaji area of Lagos Island on Wednesday, according to the Lagos State Government.

Forfeiture of N2.4 billion: Supreme Court rules against Patience Jonathan

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application filed by Patience Jonathan, wife of former president, Goodluck Jonathan, seeking to upturn the interim forfeiture order by a Federal High Court, Lagos placed on the sum of N2.4 billion linked to her.

I was not involved in any accident, says El-Rufai

The governor of Kaduna state, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has reacted to rumours of his car crash.

JAMB fixes new dates for examinations

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed April 11 for the commencement of the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The examination is expected to hold for about a week across the country.

Inconclusive Elections: INEC announces date for supplementary polls

The electoral commission, INEC, has announced March 23 for supplementary elections in states and constituencies where elections were declared inconclusive.

Naira down in parallel market

The Naira, yesterday, depreciated to N358.2 per dollar in the parallel market.

Soldiers stopped us from monitoring Rivers polls — European Union observers

The European Union Observation Mission to Nigeria says  soldiers  barred them from monitoring elections in Rivers State.

Court sentences teenager to 6 years in prison for stealing 3 female underwears

An Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court in Osun on Monday sentenced one Olasunkanmi Yekini, 19, to six years in prison for stealing three female underwears and one Tecno mobile phone valued at N6,000.

Why I lost the governorship election — Agbaje

The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Mr Jimi Agbaje, has attributed his defeat at the poll to the suppression of votes in areas where he was strong.

Agbaje Concedes Defeat, Congratulates Sanwo-Olu

The governorship candidate of the Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jimi Agbaje, has conceded defeat and congratulated Governor-elect Babajide Sanwo-olu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Federal lawmaker killed during election violence

A serving lawmaker in the House of Representatives, Temitope Olatoye (a.k.a. Sugar) died on Saturday evening at the Intensive Care Unit of the University College Hospital, following bullet wounds he suffered in the head by suspected political thugs in Lalupon area, in Ibadan less city, Oyo State.

Police intercept vehicle loaded with thumb-printed ballot papers in Kano

Police in Kano on Saturday intercepted a vehicle loaded with thumb-printed ballot papers in Kano metropolis.

Lekan Shonde to Die by Hanging for Killing Wife

An Ikeja High Court has sentenced a 51-year-old dockworker, Lekan Shonde, to death by hanging for beating his 39-year-old wife, Ronke, to death at their Egbeda, Lagos residence.

Supreme Court upholds FG’s seizure of Patience Jonathan’s $8.4m

The Supreme Court has upheld the order of temporary forfeiture made by a Federal High Court in Lagos in respect of the $8.4million traced by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to former First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan.

Nigerian football player stabs coach to death

Salisu Muhammad, a football player at Yakasai quarters, Kano municipal local government, has reportedly stabbed Mujitapha Musa, his coach, to death.

No certificate of return for candidates declared winner under duress – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will not issue Certificates of Return to candidates in places where its officials are held hostage or forced to declare winners under duress in the governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections on Saturday (tomorrow).

Buhari will decide who becomes Senate President — Omo-Agege

The senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege says President Muhammadu Buhari will be actively involved in the process of selecting the next leader of the Senate.

PDP writes INEC, accuses it of rigging polls for APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing it of colluding with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the February 23 Presidential and National Assembly elections.

Jonathan greets Obasanjo at 82

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated with ex-President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on the occasion of his 82^nd birthday.

Only 26% pass WAEC January examination – Official

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has recorded mass failure in its 2019 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates held in January.

82nd birthday: Buhari showers encomium on Obasanjo

President Muhammadu Buhari has showered encomium on former President Olusegun Obasanjo, describing him as a passionate and great patriot.

Disrupt Saturday’s election and risk your lives - Lai Mohammed to thugs

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says All Progressives Congress (APC) will win the Saturday’s Governorship and State Assembly elections in Kwara State with higher margin than the Presidential and National Assembly polls.

Residents flee community after killing of soldiers

Several families in Abonnema in Akuku Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State started fleeing their homes on Sunday over fear Nigerian Army could attack their town after gunmen killed two soldiers there on Saturday night.

Again, senator Dino Melaye alleges assassination plot

The senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has again accused the state government of planning to assassinate him on March 8 or 9.