News
Abducted Anambra lawmaker, representing Soludo’s constituency beheaded
By our reporter| The lawmaker representing Aguata Constituency 2 at the Anambra State House of Assembly, Okechukwu Okoye, has been beheaded. Okoye, who hailed…
Two killed, three injured in fresh Lagos building collapse
By our reporter| Two persons were confirmed killed, and three others injured in a fresh building collapse on Alayaki Lane, Lagos Island. The three-story…
Nigeria’s insecurity started under Yar’dua’s govt, says Aondoakaa, former AGF
Nigeria’s insecurity started during the administration of former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, former minister of justice and attorney-general of the federation, Michael Aondoakaa has…
Houses burnt, Pastor injured as riot breaks out in Bauchi over alleged blasphemy
Weeks after Deborah Samuel, a 200-level student of Shehu Shagari College of Education was killed and set ablaze by a mob for allegedly blaspheming…
Politics
Buhari has not signed electoral act amendment bill – Presidency sources
President Muhammadu Buhari has not signed the Electoral Act amendment Bill transmitted to him by the National Assembly, sources in the Presidency confirmed on…
Priest who joined Benue governorship race suspended by Catholic church
By our reporter| The Catholic Diocese of Gboko, Benue state, on Saturday said it has suspended Hyacinth Alia, one of its priests, for joining…
Fixing Nigeria needs a leader who is passionate, mad about the nation, says Obasanjo
By our reporter| Nigeria needs a leader who is passionate and mad about the country, former president Obasanjo said on Thursday. Obasanjo made the…
A’Ibom: Democracy on trial as govt moves to quarantine delegates ahead of primaries
Chidi Tony| Ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party governorship primaries taking place on May 23rd, 2022, report monitored from Akwa Ibom State authoritatively indicates…
Economy
FG suspends accountant-general indefinitely without pay over N80bn probe
Yusuf Bello| The federal government on Wednesday announced the indefinite suspension of Ahmed Idris, the accountant general of the federation over an alleged N80…
A’Ibom, Solidaridad partner to distribute 1200 Oil palm seedlings to farmers
Chidi Tony| A renowned international Civil Society Organization, Solidaridad, has partnered with Akwa Ibom State government to distribute a total of one thousand two…
Inflation rises 16.82%, a 5-month high – NBS
By our reporter| Nigeria’s Consumer Price Index, (CPI) climbed 1.76 points higher to rise to 16.82 in the month of April. A 5-month high.…
Aviation Fuel Scarcity: Airline operators announce flight disruption
By our reporter| Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), on Monday, announced disruption of scheduled flight operations over the growing scarcity of aviation fuel popular…
Health
Buhari signs national health insurance bill into law
By our reporter| President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday signed the National Health Insurance Authority Bill 2022 into law. The new legislation repeals the National…
COVID-19 pandemic killed 13 To 17 million in 2020-21 – WHO
The Covid-19 pandemic killed 13.3 to 16.6 million people in 2020 and 2021, the WHO estimated Thursday — up to triple the number of…
Sports
Eintracht Frankfurt beat Rangers on penalties to lift Europa cup
Rangers’ hopes of Europa League glory ended with penalty shootout misery as Eintracht Frankfurt secured the trophy in Seville. The Ibrox side dreamed of…
Justice Nyako orders DSS to allow Nnamdi Kanu watch Liverpool matches
Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court, Abuja has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to allow the leader of the proscribed…
Entertainment
Nollywood Actor, Leo Mezie, is dead
By our reporter| Popular Nollywood actor, Leonard Chimezie Onyemachi, popularly known as Leo Mezie, has died, aged, 46. He died on Saturday while recovering…
Life
7 fascinating facts about female masturbation
There are certain taboo topics that aren’t openly talked about, and masturbation — particularly, female masturbation — has certainly been one of them. But…
Interviews
Buhari’s administration, most clueless Government ever in the history of Nigeria-Enoidem
Barr. Emmanuel Enoidem is the National legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A former Commissioner in Akwa ibom state executive council spanning…
In yet another interview Buhari explains why he asked Sanwo-Olu to let let Lagosins trek after #EndSARS protesters burnt BRT buses
For the second time in as many days, President Muhammadu on Friday spoke to Nigerians via an interview with the Nigeria Television Authority where…
Photo Diary
PHOTOS: Tinubu back in Nigeria after 10 days visit to London
One of the front runners in the 2023 presidential election, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of the ruling National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
PHOTO: NDIC Management’s pays condolence visit to late Alhaji Ibrahim Sani family in Zaria
L – R: Prof Mohammad Sani Bello of Economics Department, Kaduna State University; NDIC MD/CE, Bello Hassan; Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli;…
WebTV
Video: Gunshots in Imo assembly as Speaker removes chief whip, suspends six members
Law and order broke down on Thursday at the Imo State House of Assembly as sporadic gunshots were fired following the suspension of six…
Tiwa Savage, Seyi Shay fight dirty in salon
Popular singers, Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay, have been involved in a fight in a salon in Lagos. In a video, which surfaced online,…
VIDEO: Army denies soldiers attacked #EndSars protesters at Lekki but Videos pin soldiers to the scene
By our reporter| Despite its continued denial that its soldiers were not involved in Tuesday’s shooting of unarmed #EndSars protesters at the Lekki tollgate…
VIDEO: Looters take over Oba of Lagos palace, seize staff of office
The palace of Rilwan Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos, was of the instutions vandalised by hoodlums on Wednesday. The hoodlums also seized the monarch’s…
Opinion | Editorial
Nigeria’s next president deserves pity
By Fredrick Nwabufo | Expectations are high. Rightly so. 2023 has been roundly described as a make-or-mar year for Nigeria. Citizens seek change. Things…
The story that didn’t hug the headlines
By Femi Adesina A story broke last week that you would think would be everywhere, topic of discussion on both traditional and new media.…
For The Records: Sen Bob has alot to offer Nigeria
By Ndoma Egbe I must confess that this book is a big surprise to me. The demands of our legislative schedules, the exertions required…
The Economist and its unrelenting doom, gloom about Nigeria
By Fredrick Nwabufo The Economist, the international weekly newspaper, has been steadfast and dutiful in its pursuit of a solitary narrative about Nigeria. Going…