Pirates release 12 hostages after ransom, abduct another 11
A Swiss shipping company said Monday that 12 crew members of a bulk carrier who were abducted by pirates more than five weeks ago near Nigeria have been released, as…
These Shiites are not afraid to die, witness recounts Abuja horror; over 50 killed
Leaders of the Islamic sect, Shiite, who had a showdown with security authorities in Abuja on Monday claimed that no fewer than 50 of their members were killed by the…
Privatisation of Government Agencies to Stem Loss of Public Funds — Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Monday said that privatisation of government agencies was to stop loss of public funds. Mohammed, who was speaking at…
A Large Number of Nigerian Children are at Risk of Deprivations of Basic Social Amenities- Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed says it is unfortunate that a large number of Nigerian children are at risk of deprivations of basic social amenities. Mohammed said this at…
2019: APC expresses confidence in INEC’s ability to conduct free, fair elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence in the ability of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct free, fair and credible general elections in 2019….
Scores dead as Shiites battle Army, police in Abuja showdown
Scores of Shiites members were feared dead in Abuja as the Islamic sect engaged a platoon of security men made of Army and the police in fierce gun duel In…
Subscribers drag Lekki Gardens company, MD to court over distortion of layout
Over 20 unit owners in Horizon Premier-1 Estate in Lekki, Lagos have dragged the developer, Lekki Gardens Estate Limited, and the Managing Director of the company, Richard Nyong, to a…
Ex-Speaker of Lagos Assembly, 49 others arrested over death of Policeman
The police have arrested a former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Joko Pelumi, and 49 others over alleged attack and killing of a police officer attached…
Appeal Court Upholds Judgment in N 789.6m Subsidy case – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC says the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal has upheld the judgment of the Lagos State High…
Ex-first lady’s $8.4m suit: Court fixes Nov. 13 to take video evidence
Patience Jonathan A Federal High Court in Lagos Monday has fixed Nov. 13, to take video evidence in a suit seeking final forfeiture of about 8.4 million dollars,…