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KIDNAPPERS OF BETHEL BAPTIST SCHOOL STUDENTS REJECT NINE BAGS OF RICE OFFERED BY SCHOOL

The Vice-Principal of the Bethel Baptist school, where students were kidnapped last Monday said the bandits rejected nine bags of rice and other food items offered by the school.

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FOUR FAMILY MEMBERS DIE OF FOOD POISONING IN KWARA

Four members of the same family died yesterday of food poisoning at the Olori village in Banni community of Kwara State.

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5 YEAR OLD DIES IN BUILDING COLLAPSE IN LAGOS,OTHERS INJURED

Following the collapse of a three-storey building partially collapses in Lagos,a 5 year old boy has been confirmed injured while many others got severely injured.

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FORMER PRESIDENT OF SOUTH AFRICA JACOB ZUMA HANDS HIMSELF TO THE POLICE, BEGINS 15-MONTH JAIL TERM

Former President of South Africa Jacob Zuma hands himself to the police, begins 15-month jail term

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NLC WARNING STRIKE: KADUNA GOVERNMENT BEGINS ENQUIRY

The Kaduna State Government has established a Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the NLC warning strike of 16th to 19th May 2021, and the actions and events associated with it.

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GUNMEN KIDNAP BAUCHI POLITICIAN UBA BORIS IN NASSARAWA

Gunmen kidnap Bauchi Politician Uba Boris in Nassarawa

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FIRS TO RECOVER OVER 1 TRILLION NAIRA FROM MULTICHOICE

FIRS to recover over 1 Trillion Naira from Multichoice

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POLICE KILL FOUR SUSPECTS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEATH OF HAITI’S PRESIDENT, ARREST TWO

Police kill four suspects responsible for the death of Haiti's President, arrest two

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TWO ‘OKADA’ RIDERS SHOT DEAD BY GUNMEN IN LAGOS

Two 'Okada' riders shot dead by gunmen in Lagos

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ABUJA COURT PASSES JUDGMENT ON EX-FINANCE MINISTER, KEMI ADEOSUN’S NYSC CERTIFICATE

A Federal High Court in Abuja said that the former Finance Minister, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun did not need the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) discharge certificate to take up any ministerial appoint...

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NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS SET TO COMMENCE FRONT PAGE PROTEST AGAINST DRACONIAN RULE

Resolution has been made to resist the government's attempt to stifle the media’s constitutional freedom of speech in Nigeria by The Nigerian Press Organisation.

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FIRE GUTS STOREY BUILDING AT LADIPO, MUSHIN LAGOS

Breaking News: Fire gutted a Storey building at Ladipo, in the Mushin area of Lagos State. However, no causalities have been recorded.

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GUNMEN ASSASSINATE 53-YEAR OLD HAITIAN PRESIDENT JOVENEL MOISE IN HIS HOME, INFLICT INJURIES ON H...

Gunmen assassinate 53-year old Haitian President Jovenel Moise in his home, inflict injuries on his wife

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ALLEGED N5.2B FRAUD: COURT REMANDS EX-JAMB REGISTRAR OJERINDE IN PRISON

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that a former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Adedibu Ojerinde be remanded in prison custody over alleged N5.2bi...

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TROOPS CAPTURE TWO BOKO HARAM INSURGENTS, RECOVER CACHE OF AMMUNITION IN BORNO

Just In: Troops captured two Boko Haram Insurgents and recovered assorted items and utensils meant for the insurgents’ replenishment on Saturday during a clearance operation within Muna general are...

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NIGERIAN LAWMAKERS PASS BILL TO SENTENCE UNLAWFUL PROTESTERS TO FIVE YEARS IMPRISONMENT

Nigerian Lawmakers pass bill to sentence 'unlawful protesters' to five years imprisonment

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SOKOTO PASSES LAW PROHIBITING VIOLENCE AGAINST PERSONS

The Mirabel Centre for survivors of rape and gender based violence has announced the passing of the Prohibition of Violence Against Persons Act in Sokoto State ,north west of Nigeria.

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NLC SUSPENDS 3 WEEKS STRIKE, SIGNS MOU IN NASARAWA

Just In: The three weeks strike action has been suspended by the organized labour in Nasarawa State, after they reached an agreement with the state government in Lafia.

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NSCDC CAUTIONS APPLICANTS AGAINST EMPLOYMENT SCAM

The Controller-General of NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, has created a committee to investigate individuals or groups behind the ‘fake’ 2019/2021 replacement and recruitment supplementary list.

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NDU STUDENTS PROTEST INTRODUCTION OF UNIFORMS,CLOSURE OF PORTAL

Students of the Niger Delta University (NDU) in Bayelsa state have protested against a new policy which requires them to wear uniforms as a means of identification to “curb cultism and other crimes.”

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GAS EXPLOSION INJURES THREE IN OGUN

Just In: Three people have been injured in a gas explosion that occurred in the Ijebu-Ode area of Ogun state on Monday.

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ALMOST A THOUSAND DISPLACED PERSONS FACE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN ZAMFARA

Almost a thousand persons displaced by the activities of terrorists operating in Zamfara State, Northwest Nigeria are currently facing a serious humanitarian crisis as they are in dire need of food...

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EFCC ARRESTS SIX SUSPECTED INTERNET FRAUDSTERS IN ENUGU

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Office arrested six suspected internet Fraudsters in Enugu.

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LAGOS LAWMAKERS PASS LAW STOPPING POLICE FROM PARADING SUSPECTS

Just In: The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed a bill to stop police from publicly parading suspects after arresting them.

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KADUNA CLOSES DOWN 13 VULNERABLE SCHOOLS

Kaduna State School Quality Assurance Authority has announced the closure of 13 vulnerable private schools in Chikun Local Government Area of the state.

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FULL TEXT OF COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY SOUTHERN GOVERNORS AFTER THEIR MONDAY LAGOS MEETING

Governors from the southern region of Nigeria under the auspices of the Southern Governors’ Forum held a meeting in Lagos today. Click on the link to get the full Communique.

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TROOPS KILL FIVE BOKO HARAM INSURGENTS IN HEAVY GUN BATTLE IN DAUSHE

Troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion on patrol along Ngoshe – Ashigashiya engaged in a heavy gun battle with Boko Haram Insurgents, which left Five Insurgents dead in Daushe.

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SOUTHERN GOVERNORS MEET TO DISCUSS INSECURITY AND CLAMOUR FOR SECESSION

Southern Governors of Nigeria have begun a meeting at the seat of the Lagos State Government in Alausa, Ikeja area of the state

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BANDITS ABDUCT SCORES OF STUDENTS IN BETHEL BAPTIST HIGH SCHOOL, KADUNA

Suspected bandits stormed Bethel Baptist High School in Damishi, Kaduna and abducted several students.

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THREE POLICEMEN INJURED AS GUNMEN ATTACK STATION IN AKWA IBOM

Just In: Gunmen attacked Udung Uko Divisional Police Headquarters in Akwa Ibom on Saturday.

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GAS TANKER KILLS 10 IN IBADAN MARKET

A gas tanker crushed 10 persons to death at Bode market, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

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GUNMEN ABDUCT TARABA NLC CHAIRMAN AGAIN

Just In: The Taraba State chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Peter Jediel has been abducted by unknown Gunmen again.

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BREAKING: ISWAP/JAS REAPPOINTS NEW LEADER

BREAKING: ISWAP/JAS reappoints new leader

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ONE DEAD, TWO INJURED AS EXPLOSION ROCKS KADUNA

An explosion in Kaduna on Saturday claimed the life of one person , leaving two others injured.

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STUDENT DISGUISES AS BANDITS' LEADER, DEMANDS N3M FROM PRINCIPAL IN ZAMFARA STATE

A pupil of the Federal Government College, Anka has been arrested by Zamfara State Police Command for allegedly parading himself as a bandit leader in order to swindle the principal of the college ...

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AMOTEKUN INTERCEPTS 400 SUSPECTED CRIMINALS IN ONDO STATE

Operatives of Oyo State Security Network, popularly known as Amotekun, have arrested 400 suspected criminals in the ongoing “Operation Clean up” in Ondo state.

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GOVERNOR OKOWA SWEARS IN 18 NEW COMMISSIONERS

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa swore in 18 new Commissioners as members of the State Executive Council on Thursday in Asaba, Delta State.

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‘YORUBA NATION’ RALLY WOULD STILL HOLD ON SATURDAY - SUNDAY IGBOHO

'Yoruba Nation' rally would still hold on Saturday- Sunday Igboho

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POLICEMAN KILLED AS ARMED ROBBERS ATTACK BANK IN EKITI

A policeman has been killed in an attempted bank robbery by armed gunmen which took place Thursday evening in Otun Ekiti in Moba Local Government Area in Ekiti.

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BUSINESSMAN WITH $184,800 CONCEALED IN DIAPERS ARRESTED AT AMINU KANO AIRPORT

A businessman, who was caught with 184,800 dollars concealed in diapers, has been arrested at the Aminu Kano Airport.

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OGUN POLICE NAB SUSPECTED OYO BLACKMAILER OVER N7M EXTORTION

Ogun State Police command have arrested Adetoro Kazeem of Alakia area in Ibadan over alleged blackmail and extortion.

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GOV MAKINDE APPROVES NEW CONCESSIONAIRE FOR IBADAN CIRCULAR ROAD

Oyo State Governor, Oluseyi Makinde has approved the award of the contract for the construction of the 110km Ibadan Circular Road to a new concessionaire named Messrs SEL-Vydra Consortium, at the c...

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GEN EYITAYO LAUDS TROOPS FIGHTING SPIRIT IN RECENT ENCOUNTER WITH BOKO HARAM / ISWAP INSURGENTS

General Abdulwahab Eyitayo has applauded the troops fighting spirit, most especially in recent encounters with Boko Haram insurgents and its splinter group, ISWAP, in the theatre of operation.

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COURT FIXES JULY 28 FOR TRIAL OF EMBATTLED IMN LEADER IBRAHIM EL-ZAKZAKY AND HIS WIFE ZEENAT

Court fixes July 28 for trial of embattled IMN Leader Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat

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NIGERIAN SOLDIERS ARREST SUSPECTED ISWAP TERRORIST IN SANGO OTA

Nigerian Soldiers arrest suspected ISWAP terrorist in Sango Ota

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EFCC ARRESTS COUPLE OVER ALLEGED N935M SCAM

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested a couple for allegedly cheating unsuspecting victims to the tune of N935 million.

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IPOB: PRESIDENT BUHARI WOULD DEAL WITH NNAMDI KANU’S COLLABORATORS - LAI MOHAMMED WARNS

IPOB: President Buhar @Mbuhari would deal with Nnamdi Kanu's collaborators - Lai Mohammed warns

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THREE KILLED, OTHERS INJURED IN NIGER COMMUNAL CLASH

Three have been killed with several others seriously injured in a communal clash that broke out Yesterday, between the people of Boku and their Doko neighbours in Lavun Local Government Area of Nig...

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THE NIGERIAN ARMY CARRIED OUT THE ATTACK ON SUNDAY IGBOHO’S RESIDENCE - LEADER OF ILANA OMO OODU...

The Nigerian Army carried out the attack on Sunday Igboho's residence - Leader of Ilana Omo Oodua group, (IOO) Emeritus Porf. Banji Akintoye alleges

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EIGHT SUSPECTS ARRAIGNED OVER RAPE, MURDER OF UNILORIN UNDERGRADUATE

Eight suspects who raped and killed UNILORIN student, Blessing Olajide were arraigned before Justice Ibrahim Yusuf of the Kwara State High Court, Ilorin.

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