Nigerian army says NGO aided terrorists, forces it to close office
The army in northeastern Nigeria forced non-profit Action Against Hunger to close its office in the region, accusing it on Thursday of aiding terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and…
I was jobless for six years in South Africa, they deny us jobs – Returnee cries
One of the returnees from South Africa (who refused to give his name) has narrated how he roamed the streets of South Africa in search of jobs but was denied…
NAPTIP arrests house help for alleged sodomy
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has arrested a 21-year-old house help, Usman Abubakar for allegedly sodomising 10 minors in Sokoto. The Sokoto Zonal Commander…
25-year-old man commits suicide over girlfriend
The Surulere Police Station on Wednesday received an information that one Kehinde Muse, 25, of No 56, Modele Street drank a substance suspected to be sniper. DSP Bala Elkana, Police…
We are committed to ensuring Nigeria takes its rightful place in the int’l gas market – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reiterated its commitment towards harnessing Nigeria’s abundant resources for the benefit of Nigerians. It’s Group Managing Director Malam Mele Kyari disclosed this while…
NIMC collaborates with NIS on NIN to prevent foreigners from enrolling
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), says it is collaborating with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to prevent foreigners from enrolling as Nigerians in the National Identity Scheme. NIMC Director…
Why Onyeama did not appear before Reps – Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reacted to allegations that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, ignored the summons by the House of Representatives. The ministry said it was…
Wife docked for allegedly photographing husband without permission
A 33-year-old woman, Adeola Anofojie, who allegedly took photographs of her husband without his permission, was on Thursday docked before an Ogudu Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. Anofojie is facing charges…
Female genital mutilation offenders risk 14 years jail; Imo tops list
National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday warned that those engaging in Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Imo risk 14 years imprisonment. The two…
Hope for Nigeria as court orders forfeiture of P&ID assets to Federal Government
The Federal High Court on Thursday, ordered the forfeiture of all assets of the Process and Industrial Development (P&ID), an Irish Company in Nigeria. The EFCC charged Muhammad Kuchazi, Commercial…