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SHUT DOWN BBNAIJA NOW OR I WILL DO SO - NIGERIAN PROPHET TELLS FG

A self-acclaimed Nigerian Prophet, Elebena Chukwu, has said he will shut down the ongoing reality TV show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), with his spiritual powers if the Federal Government fails to do so.

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BREAKING: MULTIPLE BOMB EXPLOSION ROCKS MAIDUGURI

Multiple bomb explosion rocks Maiduguri.

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DUBAI CROWN PRINCE PAYS HOSPITAL BILLS OF STRANDED NIGERIAN MOTHER OF QUADRUPLETS

Dubai's Crown Prince has paid the hospital expenses of a Nigerian mother and her quadruplets who were stranded in the city due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

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FG EVACUATES 256 STRANDED NIGERIANS FROM MOROCCO AND NIGER

The Federal Government has evacuated 256 stranded Nigerians in Morocco and Niger Republic.

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BORNO GOVERNOR’S CONVOY ATTACK: NORMALCY HAS BEEN RESTORED IN BAGA TOWN, ATTACK AN ISOLATED INCID...

Boko Haram attack on the convoy of the Governor of Borno State in Baga town is an unfortunate but isolated incident, the Nigeria Army has said.

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WORLD BANK APPROVES $500M FOR NIGERIAN GIRLS EDUCATION

The World Bank Board of Directors said it has approved a $500m credit from the International Development Association for the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE).

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NIGERIAN ARMY SAYS SOLDIER WHO KILLED A LIEUTENANT WAS SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION

A soldier that killed a lieutenant was suffering from depression, the Nigeria Army has said.

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BOURNEMOUTH ACCEPTS £41M BID FROM MANCHESTER CITY FOR NATHAN AKE

Bournemouth has accepted a £41m offer from Manchester City for their defender, Nathan Ake, according to Sky Sports.

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BUHARI’S SILENCE OVER MISSING $2.5bn IS AN INTERNATIONAL EMBARRASSMENT, A DIRECT INSULT TO NIGER...

The Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Comrade Timi Frank has accused President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration of collusion based on what he describes as his regime’s “gravey...

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BREAKING: SENATOR AYO FASANMI, AFENIFERE LEADER DIES

Leader of Yoruba social-cultural group, Afenifere, Senator Ayo Fasanmi is dead.

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GUNMEN KILL 13 MEMBERS OF A FAMILY IN KOGI, INJURE OTHERS

Residents of Agbudu community in Koton-Karfe Local Government Area of Kogi State, mourn, as unknown gunmen invaded the community and killed 13 members of a family leaving several others injured.

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NIGERIA POLICE FORCE ARREST PASTOR, 34 OTHER SUSPECTS FOR KIDNAPPING AND OTHER WICKED CRIMES

Police Operatives associated with the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have arrested a pastor and 34 suspects across the nation for involving and participating in series of kidnapping, armed robber...

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NIGERIA POLICE FORCE ARREST PASTOR, 34 OTHER SUSPECTS FOR KIDNAPPING AND OTHER WICKED CRIMES

Police Operatives associated with the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have arrested a pastor and 34 suspects across the nation for involving and participating in series of kidnapping, armed robber...

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OGUN ANNOUNCES DATE FOR REOPENING WORSHIP CENTRES, STATES GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL RESUMPTION

Ogun State Government has addressed the subjects bordering on the reopening of schools and worship centres, stating that worship centres are to open on Friday, August 14.

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INSECURITY: REJIG SECURITY APPARATUS- NLC TELLS FG

Following incessant killings, rape, and other violent crimes in the country, the Nigeria Labour Congress has called on the Federal Government to rejig the security apparatus in the country.

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FAILURE TO WEAR FACE MASKS IN PUBLIC ATTRACTS SIX MONTHS IMPRISONMENT - DAPO ABIODUN

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has mandated the compulsory wearing of face masks and failure to wear it would attract a punishment of six months imprisonment.

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BREAKING: SUSPECTED BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS ATTACK BORNO STATE GOVERNOR'S CONVOY

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked the convoy of the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum

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ADDRESS DELIVERED BY THE GOVERNOR OF OGUN STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, PRINCE DAPO ABIODUN MFR, ON UP...

Governor Dapo Abiodun's full speech on update and efforts to combat Covid 19 pandemic in Ogun State delivered on Wednesday, July 29.

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCE DATES FOR NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

Federal government has announced the dates for NECO and other national examinations.

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WOODBERRY PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO FRAUD CHARGES

Olalekan Ponle, popularly known as Woodberry, has pleaded not guilty of charges bordering on fraud conspiracy.

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18-YEAR OLD MAN ARRESTED FOR DEFILING 2-YEAR OLD GIRL IN ADAMAWA

The Adamawa State Police command has arrested an 18-year old man for defiling a 2-year old girl in Jimeta area, Yola.

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SALLAH: ‘CALM DOWN’ BOY IN VIRAL VIDEO INSPIRES BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU’S SALLAH MESSAGE TO LAGOSIANS

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Lagosians to 'calm down' like the boy in viral video even as they celebrate the 2020 Eid-el-Kabir because the Coronavirus pandemic is not yet over.

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OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND ARREST THREE MEN FOR GANG RAPING A LADY

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three men who gang raped a lady at Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State.

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VICE PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO’S HELICOPTER ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY HUMAN ERROR, INVESTIGATION REVEA...

Final reports of investigations reveal that a helicopter conveying Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and 11 others crashed as a result of human error.

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COVID-19: FCT MINISTER CANCELS EID PRAYERS IN ABUJA

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Muhammed Bello, has cancelled Eid prayers at the National Eid prayer ground on the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Expressway (Airport Road), Abuja.

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PRISON DENIES FREEING ESE ORURU’S JAILED ABDUCTOR

The Nigeria Correctional Services, Bayelsa Command has denied reports saying that Yinusa Dahiru, who was sentenced to 26 years imprisonment for abducting a 13-year-old Ese Oruru, has been released ...

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NIGERIA CONSUMES OVER 90 PERCENT OF THE ELECTRICITY IT PRODUCES- PRESIDENCY DEBUNKS MEDIA REPORTS

The Presidency has said Nigeria consumes over 90 percent of the electricity it produces.

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THREE DEAD IN ‘CABAD’ EXPLOSION IN LAGOS

Three persons have been confirmed dead after an explosion from Oxy-Acetylene flame popularly known as ‘cabad’ on Tuesday, July 28, at Mohammed Street, Ajao Estate, Isolo, Lagos State.

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KADUNA KILLINGS: THE MILITARY DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH MANPOWER TO TACKLE THE CRISIS - MILITARY COMMA...

Commander of Operation Safe Haven in Kaduna, Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, says the military does not have enough manpower and ammunition to tackle the crisis in the Southern Part of Kaduna.

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COURT SENTENCES COMMERCIAL MOTORIST TO JAIL FOR PENETRATING DAUGHTER TO CHECK FOR HER VIRGINITY

A sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a 37-year-old commercial motorcyclist, to 20 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting his 12-year-old daughter.

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THERE WILL BE 'NO MORE WAR ON THIS EARTH' THANKS TO NORTH KOREA'S NUCLEAR WEAPONS- KIM JONG UN

North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, has said he believes the country's nuclear arsenal would guarantee the safety of its citizens and the world in general.

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BUHARI’S ADMINISTRATION HAS RECOVERED OVER N800BN LOOTED FUND - LAI MOHAMMED

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said that the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration has recovered over N800 billion looted funds.

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NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL COULD STILL HOLD THIS YEAR - SPORTS MINISTER

Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has said the 2020 National Sports Festival (NSF) scheduled for Benin, Edo State, could still hold this year.

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COVID 19: BARRING A CORONAVIRUS VACCINE, HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE CONTINUES TO BE A TEMPTING ALTERNATIV...

Scientists and medical experts have been working round the clock to find a cure for the Coronavirus disease. Until a COVID 19 vaccine is found, hydroxychloroquine continues to be a tempting alterna...

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ONE DIES IN KANO PETROL TANKER FIRE

One person has been confirmed dead after the fire outbreak involving a petrol tanker at Kofar Ruwa area of Kano State.

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I DO NOT DICTATE FOR THE PRESIDENT - BUHARI’S NEPHEW

Mamman Daura, President Buhari’s nephew has denied claims that he dictates for the President.

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ONDO ELECTION: IT WOULD NOT BE EASY FOR ME TO WIN - GOVERNOR AKEREDOLU

Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has said it won't be easy for him to win the Ondo Gubernatorial election slated for October 10th, 2020.

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PASSENGERS COMING INTO NIGERIA WOULD UNDERGO COVID-19 TEST - PTF CHAIRMAN

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, has said passengers coming into Nigeria from foreign countries will be undergoe COVID-19 test on arrival at the Nigeria airports.

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NIDCOM APPEALS TO NDDC TO PAY STRANDED STUDENTS ABROAD

The NIDCOM has once again appealed to the Authorities of the NDDC to pay the allowances, tuitions and other incentives of students on their scholarship scheme in the United Kingdom.

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FG DECLARES THURSDAY AND FRIDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, July 30th and Friday, July 31st, 2020, as public holidays.

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COVID-19: WE ARE READY TO RESUME - PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

The Chairman of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Registrars of Private Universities, Prof. Timothy Olagbemiro, has said Private Universities are ready to resume.

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AFDB: INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANEL VINDICATES AKINWUMI ADESINA

The Independent Review Panel has completely exonerated Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AFDB), who was charged for corruption and nepotism.

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THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE CLOSURE: ROBBERS AMBUSH COMMUTERS STUCK IN TRAFFIC

Barely a week after the third mainland bridge was closed, robbers have begun unleashing mayhem on commuters stuck in traffic

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DOCTORS IN DELTA BEGIN 3-DAY WARNING STRIKE

Medical Doctors in Delta have begun a three-day warning strike.

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DSS UNCOVERS PLANS BY PROMINENT PERSONALITIES TO DESTABILIZE THE COUNTRY

The DSS has warned against plans by some prominent personalities and socio-cultural groups planning to destabilize the country.

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BREAKING: FG EXTENDS PHASE TWO OF LOCKDOWN RELAXATION BY ONE WEEK

The Federal Government has extended the phase two of the lockdown relaxation in the country by one week.

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BUHARI APPROVES NAMING OF RAILWAY STATIONS AFTER PROMINENT NIGERIANS ( FULL LIST)

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the naming of some railway stations in some parts of the country after some prominent citizens.

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GUNMEN KILL LAWYER, WIFE IN KADUNA

A Kaduna based lawyer working with the State Ministry of Justice, Haro Gandu, has been killed by unknown gunmen.

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BREAKING: FG ANNOUNCES DATE FOR COMMENCEMENT OF WAEC

The Federal Government has announced the date for the commencement of WAEC and resumption of secondary schools.

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TOWOBOLA, LIKE MANY OTHER WOMEN, ARE BEING ASSAULTED BY THE SYSTEM BUILT TO PROTECT THEM

Towobola, like many other Nigerian women, was assaulted by the same institution built to protect her.

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