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Explosion Rocks Benin
There was a bomb blast at Zomi street in Upper Sakpoba Road in Benin City, Edo state at about 3pm today February 2nd. According to a report by Vanguard, resident ran for safety when they heard the lo…
$2.1b arms scam: Late arrival of Dasuki from custody stalls his trial
The resumed hearing of the N13bn fraud case against former NSA Sambo Dasuki and three others, was today adjourned to February 28th after Dasuki failed to show up early in court early as he was still …
Don't pay ransom to kidnappers - IGP
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Solomon Arase has urged Nigerians to stop paying ransoms to kidnappers but rather provide adequate information to the police to enable them do their jobs.He stat…
Ted Cruz triumphs over Donald Trump in Iowa
United States presidential hopefuls trained their sights on New Hampshire and beyond Tuesday, with conservative Ted Cruz keen to build on his dramatic Iowa victory over Donald Trump, and Democrat Hil…
Weapons bought by Jonathan were refurbished, expired weapons - Lai Mohammed
The federal government has said the weapons purchased to prosecute the war against Boko Haram by former president, Goodluck Jonathan were substandard In a statement issued on Monday, February 1,…
Islamic Scholars go against ban on Hijab, says it's an act of faith
Islamic scholars has warned against ban on Hijab, says wearing it is an act of faith.The Islamic stakeholders stressed this as Muslims joined the rest of the World to celebrate world Hijab day in Iba…
EFCC Raids Former VP, Namadi Sambo's Office, Seize $50,000
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Monday, raided the Abuja office of the former Vice President, Namadi Sambo and seized $50,000 found in his safe.The raid was carried out on the bui…
Clinton camp claims narrow victory over Sanders
Democratic White House hopeful Bernie Sanders on Monday called the Iowa caucus a "virtual tie"? with his rival Hillary Clinton, as the result remained too close to call."Tonight while the resul…
I'm the only legal wife of Ojukwu, Bianca tells court
Widow of the late Ikemba of Nnewi, Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu, Bianca, yesterday told a High Court sitting in Igbosere, Lagos, that she is the only woman that was legally married to Ojukwu.Mrs. Ojuk…
Amnesty International condemns the reinstatement of Nigerian General accused of possible war crimes
International Human Rights group, Amnesty International has criticized the reinstatement of a former commander of the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Ahmadu Mohammed, who they accused …
Two South Africans jailed for killing Mozambican
The two South African men who beat and stabbed a Mozambican man to death during a wave xenophobic violence in April last year were sentenced to 17 and 10 years in prison on Monday, local media report…
Pep Guardiola signs 3 year deal with Manchester City
Pep Guardiola will become Manchester City head coach on 1 July after the club confirmed the Spaniard has signed a three-year deal, with Manuel Pellegrini stating he is content with the decision.Guard…
2016 BUDGET: FG Seeks $3.5bn Emergency Loans From World Bank
The Federal Government has approached the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) for $3.5billion in emergency loans to fund the deficit in the 2016 budget.The requests for the loans were …
Pastor accused of embezzling church funds commits suicide
A 49-year-old pastor, identified only as Bassey, has reportedly slashed his throat after he was accused by his church members of diverting funds for personal use. It was learnt that the inciden…
four dead as NEMA confirms another Lagos boat mishap
The National Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that Four people have been confirmed dead after a commercial boat from Ijede to Lekki area of Lagos capsized in Badore.NEMA said four passengers…
Anti-corruption war: Judiciary, my main headache, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, said in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, that the judiciary remained his main headache in the fight against corruption.Speaking at a town hall meeting with Nigerians livi…
Boko Haram burns children, kills 86 in Borno attacks
Death toll from Saturday's attacks on Dalori, Borno State by Boko Haram and suicide bombers, yesterday, rose to 85 while hundreds of others were injured. Dalori is 10 kilometres away from Maiduguri, …
Metuh's torn statement linked Jonathan to N400m -EFCC
Reports have surfaced about what Olisa Metuh, the national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), allegedly wrote in his torn statement which he made under caution while in the cu…