FG Approves New Management Board for Niger Delta and Ogoniland Clean up
President Buhari stated, “The choice is for you to keep your environment clean and nurture the Niger Delta back to its lost glory. The beginning of this clean-up exercise is clear evidence that Ken Saro Wiwa and other sons of Ogoniland who fought hard for environmental justice did not fight in vain. Let this mark the beginning of the restoration not just of the environment of Ogoniland, but of peace and prosperity to the great land and people of Ogoniland”read more
Timi Frank blows hot,demands Oyegun’s resignation,blasts APC NWC for its inability to resolve NASS crisis and internal strife among members.
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has called for the resignation of the Chief John Odigie-Oyegun-led National Working Committee (NWC). read more
TUC condemns shooting, killing of workers in Nasarawa State.
Nassarawa State Governor, Tanko Al-Makura
Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Saturday condemned the shooting of workers during a joint visit of the organised labour to Gov. Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State in Lafia on Friday.read more
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine wave during a rally at Broad Street Market in Harrisburg, Pa. read more
Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick has given reasons why he was not at the burial of former Super Eagles captain and coach Stephen Keshi in his home town, Illah, Delta State on Friday.
Heartbreaking pictures of a 4 year old child who lost his mum but refuses to be separated from her.
Oh my God,i saw this heartbreaking pictures of a 4 year old child who lost his mum and refuses to be separated from her till she is taken to the grave.....this really broke my heart.See more
Identity of the Benue Boy who maltreated his wife and left her to die.
There is this trending news of a guy from Benue state who maltreated his wife,abandoned her and left her to die when she was very ill .I did some investigation asking around for anyone who knows the guy,i finally found him, his real name is Emmanuel Egwu Akogwu ,Idoma by tribe .He lives in Port Harcourt, and works with one of the oil companies there.We tried to reach him to react to the allegations but there was no response.We are still doing more investigation to hear from the guy too.
Minister of Women Affairs ,Mrs Aisha Alhassan known as Mama Taraba arrived Jalingo Friday evening in a charter flight, she was received by her supporters. Mama Taraba was away for medical treatment and resumed only recently.
Whatever discomfort my reactions may have cost anyone from any quarters is highly regretted and I take responsibility | Toyin Aimakhu opens up on the #SaveMayowa saga.
In view of the recent happenings around Mayowa Ahmed's ill health and the many allegations of fraud surrounding the funds raised, it has become imperative that I come clean by stating my side of the story and by implications, set the record straight.
APC planning to Replace PDP's Ekweremadu With Senator Uwajimogu, Imo Rerun Winner
The chances are slim for Senator Ike Ekweremadu to continue as the Deputy Senate President over the emergence of Mr. Ben Uwajimogu as Okigwe North Senatorial district.
Breaking: Gbenga Daniel steps down for Dokpesi ahead PDP National Convention
Former Governor of Ogun state, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has announced that he will no longer seek the chairmanship position of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at the national convention billed for August 17 in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, but will be supporting High Chief Raymond Dokpesi for the post.
Turkey wants Nigeria to close 17 Turkish schools in coup clampdown.
The Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hakan Cakil, has called on the Federal Government to close 17 Turkish schools in Nigeria over alleged links with a movement his government says was involved in the July 15 failed coup attempt in Turkey.
Notorious Robbers Who Terrorized Abuja Residents Arrested
Pictured are suspected armed robbers, who used to operate along Kano road,t hey were arrested and paraded at the Federal Capital Territory Police Command in Abuja on Wednesday. They were paraded along with their masks meant for operation, cell phones, foreign currencies and other stolen items.
Unpaid Salaries | Okorocha wants to reduce work days from 5 to 3 days a week in IMO State.
Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has said he is considering reducing the number of work days in the state from five to three days in a week, to enable the government cut salaries.
Falana reveals how ex-governor tried to bribe him with N405 million to steal money abroad
Human rights activist and top legal luminary, Femi Falana (SAN) has revealed how an ex-governor tried to bribe him with N405 million to help steal funds abroad.
4 workers shot as NLC President meets Gov. Al-Makura
Police in Nasarawa State on Friday allegedly shot four workers as the Nigeria Labour Congress began talks with the State Government over the protracted labour crisis rocking the state.
Exclusive l IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu sponsors Kuje Prison 2016 Championship Football Competition. Photos
Leader of IPOB Nnamdi Kanu today 29th July 2016 opened,The Kuje Prison 2016 Championship Competition at the June prisons in FCT where he is been remanded. While declaring it open,Kanu said his man purpose of sponsoring the competition this year was for inmates to have freedom and relate with one another .
Family curses #Benue boy who abandoned his 24 year old wife to die due to an illness that left her in coma.......Read this touching story.
The family of Olachi Manndarin Emmanuel, are completely inconsolable over the death of their daughter who passed away this week after a few days in coma. A family member, Ben Eziefule, took to Facebook to narrate how Olachi met her husband in 2014, fell in love and got married in 2015. read more
Breaking: President Buhari Makes 5 New Appointments
President Muhammadu Buhari today, Friday, July, 29, 2016, approved the appointment of five new heads of the strategic health institutions in the Nigeria.This was disclosed by the Special Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad on micro-blogging site, Twitter.read more
Beyoncé Wants You to Know That Jay Z Is More Than an ‘Instagram Husband’
Jay Z and Beyoncé. (Photo: Getty Images)
Beyoncé is making sure Jay Z gets time to shine in the Valencia-filtered universe.After the rap mogul was dubbed an “Instagram husband” after being captured in a mirror snapping one of the.....read more
PHOTOS: Emir Of Kano And Gov. Ganduje Commission Mosque Built By Saudi Arabian Govt.
The Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II and Kano state Governor Umar Ganduje with other members of his government & other top dignitaries commissioned a Jumaat Mosque, which was constructed by a citizen of Saudi Arabia under the supervision of Saudi Consulate in Kano State.
PHOTOS: Sen. Melaye Submits Petition On Corruption By Manitoba To EFCC
Senator Dino Melaye was pictured today at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) office in Abuja when he submitted a petition on corruption by Manitoba to EFCC . Director of Media, EFCC received the petition. See photos below read more
Another chained Child rescued by the police in Abeokuta,Ogun State
Days after men of the operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) acting on a tip off rescued nine-year-old Taiwo Korede who was chained for weeks by his father for stealing his stepmother’s soup, policemen on Thursday rescued a 10-year-old girl chained as punishment for stealing in Ogun state. read more
Multiple sources at the House of Representatives confirmed Friday, July 29, 2016 that the impeachment process of embattled Speaker Yakubu Dogara has commenced.read more
PHOTOS: Gov. Ambode And Tinubu Hold Meeting With APC Members In Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle), with National Leader, All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu (left) andChairman, APC Lagos State, Otunba Henry Ajomale (right) during a meeting with the Party Members at the Party Secretariat, Acme Road, Ogba, Lagos on Friday, July 29, 2016. See photos below read more
Your ascension to office was by constitutional design, making you a creation of our constitution. Therefore, you owe it a duty to protect its integrity and sanctity. Remember that while taking the Oath of Office, you swore to preserve, protect and defend the constitution in the discharge of your duties as President. You therefore owe us a duty as our President to ensure all your actions are in conformity with our most sacred document – the constitution.read more
Mary J. Blige Speaks Out About Divorce, "Sometimes Things Don't Work".
We're still reeling about yesterday's divorce shocker with Mary J. Blige & Kendu Isaacs. Find out what Mary has to say about it all inside... read more
Budget Padding | FG orders Attorney Gen to set up an investigation panel.
The Federal government is set to begin investigations into the allegations of budget padding leveled against the House Speaker Yakubu Dogara and three others by sacked Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin.
Man rapes fellow Redeem Church memebr during surprise birthday party
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 31-year-old man, identified only as Damilola, for allegedly raping a 25-year-old woman on Omole Estate, in the Ojodu area of the state.
Leadership Crisis: Our convention will go on as scheduled, says PDP
The caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the party’s convention scheduled for August 17 will hold as planned.
Okon Abang, a judge of the federal high court in Abuja had earlier ruled that the caretaker committee was illegal and could not conduct any function on behalf of the party.
Members of the Gombe State Caucus of the House of Representatives on Thursday disassociated themselves from the allegations of “budget padding”, which the former Chairman, Committee on Appropriation, Mr. Abdulmumin Jibrin, made against the Speaker, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, and three other principal officers.
FG Workers To Down Tools Over Unpaid Salary Arrears
The federal senior civil servants have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to effect immediately the payment of the backlog of their salaries and allowances, threatening to go on strike if this is not done as soon as possible.
Bricklayer abducts two children, sells three-year-old for N1, 500.
A suspected child abductor, Ola Ibikunle, has been detained by the police after he was caught with a four-year-old girl in the Oyero area of Ijoko, Ogun State.
It was learnt that Ibikunle, a bricklayer, had held his victim, Eniola, by the neck and was about to strangle her in an uncompleted building when he was caught by passersby.
Lagos State Comm of Police orders full scale investigation into the #SaveMayowa campaign saga.
Read the statement below...
The Lagos State commissioner of police Cp Fatai Owoseni has directed full scale investigation into the report that the *Save Mayowa Campaign* is a fraud.
Nigerian troops launch attacks on militants’ base in Arepo, Ibafo
Panic yesterday gripped residents of Ibafo, Arepo and other coastal communities in Ogun State as guns boomed in the creeks, fueling suspicion that troops might have clashed with militants.
How we took N1.2Billion to Fayose in Ekiti - Obanikoro's aide tells EFCC
Former Minister of Defence (State) Musiliu Obanikoro’s head of security has told the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) how his principal moved funds to Ekiti State for the June 21, 2014 governorship election.
The Wedding Mall presents,#HOWISTARTED 11 with Famed Designer And Entrepreneur Wanger Ayu #Wangerayu.
As a follow-up to the successful first edition of #HOWISTARTED, The Wedding Mall is once again bringing together budding entrepreneurs in the Federal Capital for #HOWISTARTEDII.