I’ll Support Any Candidate That’ll Make Nigeria Better —Obasanjo

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has said he will throw his weight behind any Nigerian who will lead the country to the Promised Land by turning its fortunes around for good.

President Buhari Departs Katsina For Mauritania

President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Daura, Katsina, for Mauritania after a one-day official visit to the State.

Five Injured in Suleja-Minna Tanker Fire

Five persons have been confirmed injured in the early morning head-on collision between a fuel tanker and a trailer on Friday.

Fashola Flags-Off Reconstruction of N20.8bn Ikorodu-Shagamu Expressway Project

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola and Senator Gbenga Ashafa, Chairman, Senate Committee on Land Transport, today led other dignitaries to perform the epoch making groundbreaking of the Ikorodu – Shagamu Express Way.

Judge Rejects Defence Lawyer’s Request to Withdraw After Metuh’s Fall

Mr. Emeka Etiaba (SAN), a defence lawyer to a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Olisa Metuh, announced his withdrawal from the case during the Monday’s proceedings of Metuh’s trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Inter Milan Snatch Champions League Spot From Lazio

Inter Milan snatched the final Champions League berth with a dramatic come-from-behind 3-2 win over direct European rivals Lazio on the final day of the season at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday.

Olisa Metuh Collapses in Court

A former Publicity National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Olisa Metuh, collapsed Monday morning as he was making his way to the dock for his resumed trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Benue Indigenes Accuses FG of Protecting Killer-Herdsmen

THE leadership of ethnic groups in Benue State under the aegis of Mdzough U Tiv, Idoma National Forum and Omi Ny’Igede.

My Prison Experience Enriched Me – Olusegun Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described his imprisonment by the former head of State, late Gen. Sani Abacha(rtd) as a blessing .

Nine Killed in Anambra as Cult Groups Clash

No fewer than nine persons were killed on Sunday in Awka the Anambra State capital as rival cult groups clash.

Court Fines Police N3m For Violation of Fundamental Right

An FCT High Court, Maitama on Tuesday ordered the police to pay N3 million to one Kingsley Efobi, for violation of his fundamental right to personal liberty.

Clerics Urge INEC to Make Churches, Mosques Registration Points

Religious leaders in Cross River have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission in the state to include Churches and Mosques as registration points in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration.

Igbo’s Would Be Major Beneficiaries of Buhari’s Re-Election –VON DG

The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, Mr. Osita Okechukwu, has said Ndigbo will be the major beneficiaries of President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term in office.

Nothing New About N13.5m Monthly Entitlement For Senators —Senate

The Senate has dismissed insinuations of mutterings in the Senate over the revelation by Senator Shehu Sani that N13.5 million was used in maintaining a senator per month.

Canadian Warships Arrive Nigeria For First Time in 108 Yrs

For the first time in the 108 years existence of the Royal Canadian Navy, two of its warships: HMCS Summerside and HMCS kingston, visited Nigeria weekend, with a view to establishing a relationship that will enhance the Nigerian Navy’s efficiency in the Gulf of Guinea.

Housemaid Beats Boss To a Pulp in Lagos, Steals Money, Property

Doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, are battling to save the life of a civil servant in the state, identified only as Mistura, after she was allegedly attacked by her maid in the Ejigbo area.

Nigerian Senate Rejects Bill Proposing Skirts For Female Corpers

The Senate has struck out a bill seeking to amend the National Youth Service Corps Act to allow the uniforms worn by corps members to accommodate their religious beliefs.

Senator Ben Murray Bruce To FG On Corruption

Rather than promise to help Ghana fight corruption, show by example that you are fighting corruption, and not opposition in Nigeria. If corruption is increasing in your nation, you make yourself a laughing stock if you promise to fight it in another nation. Charity begins at home

Charge Any Fulani Man With AK-47 to Court – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday directed that any Fulani man found in possession of AK-47 rifles should be charged to court.

President Buhari Rejects Peace Corps Bill

President Muhammadu Buhari has withheld his assent to the Peace Corps bill.