Two Killed, Vehicles Destroyed in Fuel Tanker Fire
Two people died on Friday and several other vehicles were destroyed in a fire incident that occurred after a fuel tanker caught fire in Ahoada, Rivers State. According to the…
Court Sacks Two Senators, Eight Reps from NASS
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday invalidated the certificates of return issued to two senators and eight other members of the Federal House of Representatives by the…
Governor Ajimobi Bans Street Begging In Oyo State
Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has revealed the intention of his administration to hit hard against street begging, saying it has become an embarrassment to the state government.…
Russia threatens Nigeria over detained Sailors
Fifteen Russian sailors detained by Nigeria’s navy in October on suspicion of arms smuggling have been transferred to the police for prosecution, a naval spokesman said on Wednesday. A major…
UN Tasks Nigerian Government on Women Representation
Former Chilean President and United Nations Under-secretary, Madame Mitchelle Bashereti has appealed to the Nigerian political class to widen the political space to include women in order to enhance a…
Ibori’s $15m Bribe: Judge Worried by Ceaseless Claims and Affidavits
A Federal High Court judge, Justice Gabriel Kolawole, has expressed serious concerns over the endless claims and counter-claims by the Federal Government and Delta State government that have delayed the…
Gov. Lamido’s Son Granted Bail …After Vehicular Homicide
Aminu Sule, son of Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State, who snuffed life out of a middle-aged man in a road accident has been released on bail by the Kano…
Kaduna Governor Sacks Aides of late Gov. Yakowa
In a move observers said was designed to secure a firm grip on the affairs of the state, Kaduna state governor, Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, has relieved five key aides of…
Jonathan Summons Party Leaders over PDP NWC Crisis
Worried by the recent embarrassment of National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur by members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) who reversed his decision…
Four Injured As Ship, Oil Tank Farm Explodes in Lagos
A tank farm belonging to Nigerian firm, MRS, and a ship exploded on Wednesday at the Tin Can Island, Apapa area of Lagos while the ship was offloading premium motor…