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UK LAWMAKERS URGES COMMONWEALTH TO INTERVENE IN FULANI HERDSMEN, BOKO HARAM, AND ISLAMIC MILITIA ...

UK lawmakers writes to Commonwealth to intervene in what it describes as "escalating violence" and attacks by Boko Haram, Fulani Herdsmen, and other Islamist militia in Nigeria.

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MANY DEAD AS PETROL TANKER EXPLODES IN KOGI

Residents of Felele area in Kogi State mourn as several persons have been reported dead from a petrol tanker explosion.

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RUSSIAN AUTHORITIES ARREST MAN WHO CLAIMS TO BE REINCARNATION OF JESUS CHRIST

A cult leader and former traffic Police officer, Sergei Torop, who has been claiming to be 'Jesus Christ reincarnation', has been arrested by Russia authorities.

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CAMEROON: PROTESTERS CALL FOR THE RESIGNATION OF PRESIDENT BIYA, DESPITE GOVERNMENT'S THREATS

Cameroonians lead protest calling for the resignation of President Paul Biya.

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GOVERNOR ABDULRASAQ URGES FG TO ASSIST OVER 15,000 RESIDENTS DISPLACED BY FLOOD

Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has urged the Federal Government to assist the over 15,000 residents displaced by flood in Kwara.

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UPDATE: NLC VOWS TO BEGIN NATIONWIDE STRIKE FROM SEPTEMBER 28

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vowed to begin its nationwide strike and protest from Monday, September 28, 2020, over the failure of the Federal Government to reverse the hike in electricity...

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BREAKING: PARK 'N' SHOP ON FIRE

Breaking: Park 'N' Shop on Fire

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IPOB: ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP SECRET SERVICE FACILITY THWARTED IN ENUGU

The Nigerian secret service has successfully thwarted an attempt by men suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to blow a facility.

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EX-MINISTER ARRESTS FOUR STAFF, STRIPS THEM NAKED OVER ALLEGED THEFT OF N5, 000

A former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, arrested and charged four of his hotel workers to court for allegedly stealing his Five thousand naira (N5, 000).

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GOVERNOR BABAGANA ZULUM PAYS TRIBUTE TO SLAIN SOLDIER, COL. DC.BAKO

Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has said the late Col. D.C Bako who was recently killed by Boko Haram insurgents was a true soldier with exceptional courage and inspiring conduct.

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INEC PRESENTS CERTIFICATE OF RETURN TO OBASEKI AND SHAIBU

The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Tuesday, September 22, has presented a certificate of return to Governor Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu.

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GOVERNOR BELLO SACKS KOGI REVENUE SERVICE CHAIRMAN, MEMBERS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION

Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has sacked the Chairman of the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS), Alhaji Nda Aliyu Salami, for misappropriation of funds.

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SOKOTO HISBAH COMMISSION ARRESTS THREE SUSPECTS FOR CIRCULATING RAPE VIDEO OF 16 YEAR OLD GIRL

The Sokoto State Hisbah Commission, a religious affairs group, on Monday, September 21, confirmed the arrest of three suspects over the alleged circulation of a video on social media while a 16-yea...

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CAR TRACKER AIDS UBER DRIVER RECOVER HIS STOLEN VEHICLE

Car tracker aids Uber driver recover his stolen vehicle

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POLICE, VIGILANTE GROUP ARREST THREE BANDITS IN OYO

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three bandits in their hideout in a forest at Igbeti-Kishi area of Oyo State.

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COVID-19: PTF DECRIES LOW TESTING IN 32 STATES, DISBURSES 1Bn

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, on Monday, September 21, 2020, said it has disbursed N1Bn each to 32 States in the country.

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MALI CNSP MILITARY JUNTA APPOINTS TRANSITIONAL PRESIDENT

#Breaking: Mali CNSP Military Junta appoints transitional president.

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ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BUREAU RELEASES PRELIMINARY REPORT ON LAGOS HELICOPTER CRASH

The Accident Investigation Bureau AIB on Monday released a preliminary report of the Bell 206B helicopter crash that occurred in a residential area in Opebi, Lagos.

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WAEC: GOVERNMENT PENALIZES 41 TEACHERS FOR EXAM MALPRACTICE

The Delta State Government has penalized 41 teachers for examination malpractice during the 2019 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

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FINCEN FILES: GLOBAL BANKS MOVED ILLICIT MONIES FOR TERRORISTS AND CRIMINALS, LEAKED DOCUMENTS RE...

FinCEN files: Global banks moved illicit monies for terrorists and criminals, leaked documents reveal

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N75 BILLION SURVIVAL FUND: FG RELEASES SCHEDULE FOR REGISTRATION AS PORTAL OPENS ON MONDAY

As the portal for the registration of prospective beneficiaries of the N75 billion Survival Fund opens today, the Federal Government has released the schedule for categories of businesses to register.

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PRESIDENT BUHARI HAS NEVER USED FEDERAL POWERS TO RIG ELECTIONS – GOVERNOR EL-RUFAI

Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has said President Muhammadu Buahri has never used federal powers to rig elections.

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JTF ARRESTS NEW LEADER OF NOTORIOUS CULT GROUP 'ONE MILLION BOYS' IN IBADAN

The Joint Security Task Force (JTF), Oyo State, codenamed 'Operation Burst' has arrested the new leader of notorious cult group 'One Million Boys' terrorising Ibadan, the State Capital.

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JOHESU STRIKE: HEALTH WORKERS RETURN TO WORK AS UNION DELIBERATE NEXT LINE OF ACTION

The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) have suspended its seven-day warning strike.

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REPAY THE GOOD PEOPLE OF EDO STATE WITH GOOD GOVERNANCE- ABDULSALAMI ABUBAKAR TELLS OBASEKI

General Abudulsalami Abubakar (retd.), former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has urged Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, to repay the people of the State with good governance as compensatio...

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EDO 2020: APC ALLEGES FOUL PLAY IN ELECTION PROCESS, OBASEKI JUBILATES

The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Edo State has claimed that there was a foul play in the September 19 Governorship elections which Godwin Obaseki emerged the winner.

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BOKO HARAM: WEAKENED AND CHOLERA HIT ABUBAKAR SHEKAU FACTION SUFFERS MASSIVE DEFECTION

Boko Haram: Weakened and cholera hit Abubakar Shekau faction suffers massive defection @ottotgs

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EDO 2020: GOVERNOR GODWIN OBASEKI WINS EDO GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION

#Edo2020 Governor Godwin Obaseki is the winner of Edo State governorship election.

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LAGOS STATE ORDERS FULL REOPENING OF WORSHIP CENTRES

The Lagos State Government has approved the full reopening of worship centers.

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KIDNAPPERS FREE EX-US SOLDIER IN EKITI

After four days in captivity, a former officer of the United States army Jide Ijadare, has been released by his abductors.

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EDO 2020: VOTE COUNTING BEGINS IN A FAIRLY PEACEFUL ELECTION DEVOID OF COVID 19 PROTOCOLS

Vote counting has begun in Edo State following a fairly peaceful election.

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FACEBOOK TO OPEN AN OFFICE IN LAGOS, NIGERIA

Social media giant Facebook says it would open an office in Lagos, Nigeria in the year 2021

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NIGERIA ARMY ARRESTS ARMS DEALER SUPPLYING WEAPONS TO BANDITS IN THE NORTHWEST

Troops of Operation Sahel Sanity have arrested a criminal supplying arms to bandits in the northwest.

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EDO 2020: IGP ORDERS RESTRICTION OF MOVEMENT

Ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial elections in Edo State, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the restriction of Movement into the State.

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NIGERIAN SOLDIER FIGHTING BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS COMMITS SUICIDE

A Nigerian soldier attached to 27 Taskforce Brigade Buni-Yadi in Yobe State has reportedly committed suicide.

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NO EX GOVERNOR IN PDP CAN WALK THE STREETS WITHOUT BEING STONED - ADAMS OSHIOMOLE

Former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomole, has said no former Governor in the People's Democratic Party (PDP) can walk freely on the streets without being stoned

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POLICE ARRESTS MAN FOR KILLING HIS MOTHER AND TWO OF HIS CHILDREN IN ANAMBRA

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 47-year old man identified as Emeka Ezimadu for killing his 85-year old mother and two of his children at Okpuneze Uruagu, Nnewi North Local Governme...

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POLICE FOIL ROBBERY ATTACK, KILL 2 CRIMINALS IN NIGER

Operatives of Nigeria Police, Niger State warded off a robbery attempt, killed two suspected robbers in the Madalla area of Suleja Local Government Area of the State.

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PRESIDENT BUHARI SIGNS POLICE BILL, 2020 TO LAW

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the police bill 2020 to law.

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INCOME TAX: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MAKES U-TURN, SAYS SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM IS NOT FOR EVERYBODY

Federal Government @NigeriaGov says self-certification form is not for everyone, apologises for the error.

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INCOME TAX: NIGERIANS REACTS TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S ORDER TO FILL SELF-CERTIFICATION FORMS

The Nigerian government is facing heavy criticisms following a statement put out on Thursday, ordering Nigerians to obtain and fill self-certification forms.

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OBTAIN AND SUBMIT SELF-CERTIFICATION FORMS TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OR LOSE YOUR ACCOUNTS- FG

FG mandates citizens to fill and submit Self-Certification forms to their respective financial institutions.

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EDO 2020: NSCDC WARNS PERSONNEL TO SHUN BRIBE DURING ELECTION

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra have warned its personnel deployed in Edo State for the gubernatorial elections slated for Saturday, September 19, 2020, to shun bribe.

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LASG CALLS FOR THE ARREST OF FRAUDSTERS HARASSING MOTORISTS FOR NOT BUYING WASTEBASKETS FROM LAGO...

The Lagos State Government @followlasg has called for the arrest of fraudsters harassing motorists for not buying wastebaskets from the State.

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PETROLEUM TANKER DRIVERS EMBARK ON STRIKE

Petroleum Tanker Drivers transporting PMS from Lagos to the Northern part of the country has embarked on strike.

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POLICE ARRESTS FIVE SUSPECTS FOR ATTEMPTING TO KIDNAP DOCTOR IN BAYELSA

The Bayelsa State Police has arrested five suspects for attempting to kidnap a medical doctor working at the Odi General Hospital, Kolokuma Local Government Area.

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BANDITS IN FIERCE GUN ATTACK KILL DPO, ONE OTHER IN SOKOTO POLICE STATION

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed the DPO and one other during an attack on Gidan Madi Divisional Police Headquarters in Sokoto.

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UPDATE: VIDEO WHICH SHOWS MEN IN MILITARY UNIFORM BEAT, MURDER NAKED WOMAN WAS DOCTORED- ARMY

A viral video showing men in military uniform beat, murder a woman is fake, Mozambique Defence Minister Jaime Neto has said.

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A LANDLORD'S OUTSTANDING ELECTRICITY BILL CAN NOT BE ENFORCED ON A TENANT-NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission NERC has said that a tenant can not be forced to pay his landlord's outstanding electricity bill.

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ONDO 2020: WE ARE NOT IN ALLIANCE WITH ANY POLITICAL PARTY - SDP

Ahead of the eagerly anticipated gubernatorial elections in Ondo slated for October 10, the leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the State has said it is not in any alliance with any ...

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