Members of the Nigerian Senate have commenced their annual 8 weeks recess after adjourning plenary on Thursday till September 15. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, made the announcement after…
44-year-old man allegedly rapes physically challenged under-aged girl in Adamawa
The police in Adamawa state have arrested a 44-year-old man named Ezekiel Mahai for allegedly raping an underaged girl with special needs. According to the spokesperson of the state police command,…
Private universities write NUC, demand reopening of Private versities
The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Private Universities (CVCPU) has written the National Universities Commission (NUC), demanding the reopening of private universities for on-campus delivery of teaching and learning. In the letter…
Lagos Govt spends up to N1m daily per Covid-19 patient – Says Health Commissioner, Abayomi
Lagos State Government has said it spends between N100,000 and N1m daily on each of the COVID-19 patients in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, disclosed this…
U.S. Court dismisses fraud case against Hushpuppi’s partner, Mr Woodberry
A United States court has dismissed the case against alleged Nigerian fraudster, Olalekan Ponle a.k.a Mr Woodberry who’s held in the United States for alleged multi-million-dollar fraud. Mr Ponle, popularly…
“Madagascar herbal remedy can only cure cough” – FG
The Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health has revealed that Madagascar herbal remedy can only cure cough as it is ineffective against COVID-19. Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire said this on…
FG says Madagascar herbal useless against COVID-19, reveals its only importance
The Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health has stated that the Madagascar herbal remedy is ineffective against COVID-19. Speaking to newsmen on Thursday, Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, said the herbal remedy…
Tenants in Nigeria to pay 6 percent stamp duty – FIRS
Landlords and property agents have been asked to charge six percent Stamp Duty on all tenancy and lease agreements by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Landlords and property agents were…
Kaduna women go naked to protest rising insecurity, endless killings (Photos)
Women in Southern Kaduna, Kaduna State today embarked on a nude protest over the incessant killings in the region. Southern Kaduna, predominantly occupied by Christians, has witnessed more ethno-religious violence…
Leave Service Chiefs, get the guts and impeach Buhari – Aisha Yesufu tells NASS
The co-convener of Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) campaign, Aisha Yesufu, has called on the National Assembly to focus on impeaching President Muhammadu Buhari for showing “he does not have the capacity to…
Wike goes on suspension spree, suspends one LG boss and top officials of two LGs
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike seems to be on a suspension spree following his approval of the immediate suspension of the Chairman of Port Harcourt Local Government Area, Victor Ihunwo,…
Marriage should have an expiry date and renewal clause – Toke Makinwa
Popular media personality, Toke Makinwa has opined that it would be better for marriages to have an expiry date. In tweets she shared, the media personality disclosed that she respects…
Reps to investigate N100 billion sleaze and misappropriation at NEDC
The House of Representatives has adopted a motion to investigate an alleged sleaze and misappropriation of about N100 billion at the North East Development Commission (NEDC). Adopting a motion of…
Sack Pondei-led NDDC IMC now, Senate tells Buhari
The Senate on Thursday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the Professor Kemebradikumo Pondei-led Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) over alleged financial recklessness.…
Ex-President Jonathan arrives Bamako, Mali, hours after President Buhari
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has arrived Bamako, Mali, on a mediation mission alongside a team of the Economic Community of West Africa State (ECOWAS). President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the country earlier alongside…
Just in: Gunmen ambush prison officials, set six suspects free
Gunmen believed to be armed herdsmen have reportedly freed six criminal suspects after attacking a convoy of correctional officials near Plateau High Court, Barkin Ladi. The convoy was said to…
FG approves N75billion enterprise fund for Nigerian Youths
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday in Abuja approved the establishment of a N75billion Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) to support enterprise among Nigeria’s 68 million youth between 18…
“Stop mourning Pilot Arotile” – Ukraine-based Nigerian Pastor (Video)
Pastor Sunday Adelaja, Senior Pastor and founder of the Embassy of the Blessed Kingdom of God for All Nations, Ukraine, has asked Nigerians to stop mourning the death of Tolulope…
Couple win battle to name their son ‘Lucifer’ after a registrar resisted
A New Zealand couple from Chesterfield, Derbyshire have won the battle to name their four-month-old son “Lucifer” after a registrar tried stopping them from choosing the name which is often used as a moniker for the Devil.…
Gunmen attack residence of Edo commissioner, vow to come back
The residence of the Commissioner for Youths, Hon. Damian Lawani in Udaba Ekphei Community, Etsako West Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo state was attacked by unknown gunmen. The state government…