Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu has ordered the arrest of Elisha Abbo, the Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District in the National Assembly for assaulting...

Nigeria’s new Senate President, Ahmed Lawan on Tuesday debunked notions that the ninth Senate would be a rubber stamp. In his welcome address as the Senate reconvened after its three-week break, Lawan...

At least 50 people were killed and another 101 people injured in Benue State on Monday after they rushed to scoop fuel from an overturned tanker and the vehicle exploded. The incident happened at Ahumbe...

The Nigerian Army on Monday disclosed that it was planning to launch ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’ in Lagos State before the end of the year. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai...

The abducted District Head of Daura, the hometown of President Muhammadu Buhari, Musa Uba has regained his freedom after over sixty days in captivity. Confirming the development on Tuesday morning, the...

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State on Monday assured the people of the state that no land in the state will be ceded to the Federal Government for the establishment of Ruga settlements. Fayemi, who...

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday ordered the final forfeiture of the sums of N9.2 billion and $8.4million  dollars traced to former Nigerian First Lady, Patience Jonathan and her associates.  Justice...

Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo has said he is taking a leave of absence as the senior pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) over the alleged rape allegations levelled against him by Busola,the wife of...

 Chairman of the South-East Governors Forum and Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi says there are no plans for the establishment of any Ruga or herdsmen settlement in any part of the South-East. Speaking...

The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to publicly declare their assets as proof to Nigerians and the world that they...

The Committee on Recovery of Missing Government Movable Property set up by Governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State says officials of the administration of former governor, Rochas Okorocha left with the state...

Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday denied saying that kidnapping in Nigeria is exaggerated and not entirely new. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Osinbajo said he was entirely...

The Federal Government on Tuesday appointed Dr. Thomas John as Acting Alternate Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Governing Board.  John, a former Group Managing Director...

The Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammad Sanusi II says Nigeria is on the verge of bankruptcy as debt servicing, fuel and electricity subsidies continue to eat into the nation’s revenue. Sanusi, a former governor...

The Pan Yoruba Socio-political group, Afenifere, has carpeted Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo over his claim that the insecurity in Nigeria, particularly kidnapping and banditry were being exaggerated...

The Presidential Election Tribunal on Monday dismissed the request by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in February’s presidential election, Atiku Abubakar to compel the Independent...

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it has completed the process of withdrawing and reposting corps members posted to areas affected by bandit attacks in Niger State. The Niger State Coordinator...

The Federal Government of Nigeria is contemplating proscribing the Almajiri system and other groups which have become a security problem to the society and the country at large. The National Security...

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr. Mele Kolo Kyari as the new Group Managing Director (GMD) of  the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The appointment of Mr. Kyari who hails from...

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) of the United Kingdom has warned British nationals against travelling to about 21 states in Nigeria over terrorism and other security concerns. The travel warning...