Nigeria would have been affected by a disaster if we didn’t take over – Niger Coup plotters say
General Abdourahmane Tchiani, the leader of the Niger junta that took over the Nigerien government, has claimed that the military…
Viral letter on transfer of judicial powers to state governors fake – NJC
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has described a viral letter claiming it has transferred statutory powers and functions regarding appointments…
Ritualists disguise as farm labourers and hack pastor to death in Ondo
Two ritualists who disguised as labourers have allegedly hacked a 45-year-old pastor, Dada Itopa to death at Ebira camp Ipele…
.If Emefiele is found guilty he should be prosecuted but must not be made a Scapegoat – Tunde Bakare tells FG
Cleric, Tunde Bakare, has asked the Federal government not use the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),…
Niger coup: We’re ready for dialogue – Junta leader General Tchiani
General Abdourahmane Tchiani, the leader of the Niger junta, has said the military is ready for dialogue. Since his gang…
Unrepentant 53-year-old car snatcher rearrested in Ogun
Men of the Ogun state police command have rearrested an unrepentant car snatcher, Sunday Dosunmu, for committing the same crime…
Kill corruption not Nigerians – Pastor Tunde Bakare tells President Tinubu as Nigeria’s economic issues bites hard
Senior Pastor of the Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as the Latter Rain Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare has lamented…
Gombe bridge collapses after heavy downpour
Some commuters have been left stranded after a bridge along the Bauchi-Gombe federal highway collapsed on Sunday morning, August 13,…
Billionaire daughter, Meram Indimi weds Turkish businessman
Meram, the daughter of Maiduguri billionaire, Alhaji Muhammed Indimi, married a Turkish businessman, Yakup Gundogdu, at the weekend. Recall that…
NAFDAC lists top 10 rejected Nigerian goods abroad
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has released a list of 10 goods rejected abroad.…
Governor Uzodinma drops his Deputy, picks a new running mate ahead of governorship election
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has announced Lady Chinyere Ihuoma Ekomaro as his running mate for the November governorship…
Anthony Joshua knockouts Robert Helenius in 7th round, his first knockout win in three years (Video)
Anthony Joshua on Saturday night, August 12 delivered a seventh-round knockout of Finnish boxer, Robert Helenius making it his first…
How man killed his wife after she confronted him for sleeping with another woman in Ogun
A 33-year-old woman, Rofiat Okewola, was killed by her husband in Ogun State after she confronted him for sleeping with…
Two young men arrested for gang-r@ping 15-year-old girl in Abia community
Two young men have been arrested for allegedly gang raping a 15-year-old girl in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area…
Kano residents protest proposed military force in Niger (video)
Some residents of Kano state on Saturday morning, August 12, staged a protest against the proposed use of force by…
The military is happy and better under democracy — DHQ speaks up against calls for a coup in Nigeria
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that there is no plan for a coup in Nigeria as the military is…
Boko Haram kills five and abducts seven women in Borno
Five persons have been killed by Boko Haram insurgents who attacked a convoy of vehicles carrying goods and passengers in…
IPOB shares flyers announcing cancellation of sit-at-home
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has initiated the distribution of flyers and posters across the South-East to notify residents…
Nigeria to experience three days rainfall and thunderstorms – NiMet predicts
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted three days of cloudiness, rainfall and thunderstorms across the country from Saturday to…
Nigerian embassy in Niger Republic denies reports claiming its facility has been burnt down
The Nigerian embassy in Niger Republic has denied reports claiming its facility has been burnt down. In a statement released,…
Only an inexperienced President will go to war after 3 months in Office – Activist Mahdi Shehu says (video)
Activist, Mahdi Shehu, has warned President Tinubu against going to war with the coupists in Niger republic. In an interview…
SBC Unveils Oreoluwa Agunbiade As 7up Harvard Business School Scholarship Winner
Nigeria’s largest manufacturing company, Seven-Up Bottling Company Ltd (SBC) has unveiled Oreoluwa Agunbiade as the recipient of the prestigious 7up…
Death toll in Kaduna mosque accident rises to ten
The death toll in the accident that occurred in the Zaria Central Mosque in Kaduna State on Friday, August 11,…
I rejected Mike Adenuga’s N10m offer for a project even though I had not seen N1m then – Veteran Actor, Chiwetalu Agu
Veteran Nollywood actor, Chinwetalu Agu, has recounted how he turned down N10 million offer from billionaire businessman Mike Adenuga, for…
Resident Doctors suspend nationwide strike
Members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have suspended the nationwide strike. The group had embarked on a…
Mali cancels Air France flight permit
Air France’s permit to fly between Paris and Bamako has been revoked by Mali’s military government after the French national…
Ending this coup is beyond Nigeria Vs Niger, it’s an ECOWAS decision – Ivory Coast President
The President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, has stated that the that ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum two weeks ago,…
Some Senators have gotten N2m recess ‘token’ – Senator Ningi
Senator Abdul Ningi has said that some lawmakers have gotten N2m as holiday allowance even though he is yet to…
Obasanjo reveals the ‘only Christian leader that will make heaven’
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has opened up on who among the Christian leaders in Nigeria he thinks will go to…
Kaduna: Four killed, others injured as Zaria Central Mosque collapses on worshippers
At least four worshippers were killed while seven others sustained injuries when some sections of the historic Zaria Central Mosque…
Niger Coup: ECOWAS vows to hold Russia responsible if Wagner violates human rights
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it will hold Russia to account if the Wagner Group, a…
Women block Makurdi-Abuja Highway to protest against killing of 5 people by suspected herdsmen in Benue
A large number of women mounted a roadblock on Makurdi/Laafia/Abuja federal highway on Friday August 11, to protest the killing…
Gunmen allegedly kill two soldiers and kidnap construction company workers in Rivers community
Palpable fear has enveloped some communities in Odual, Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State following the alleged killing of…
President Zelensky fires head of military conscription in every region of Ukraine following corruption claims
Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky has fired the heads of military conscription in every region of the country following corruption allegations…
Athletics Federation of Nigeria awaits AIU ruling on Tobi Amusan ahead of the 2023 World Championships
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria is awaiting the Athletics Integrity Unit’s ruling on Women’s 100m Hurdles world record holder, Tobi…
Ruzu Herbal Products and Services Ltd Boss Bestowed With An Award (photos)
The Managing Director of Ruzu Herbal Products and Services Ltd Dr. Onyemaechi Robert Uzu was recently honoured by the National…
Appointing only five ministers from South-East is unfair and unjust – Ohanaeze
The apex Igbo socio-political organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has described as ‘’unfair” and ‘’unjust” President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of only five…
Man expresses his anger after finding out his wife and mother in-law lied to him that they were expecting a boy instead of a girl
A devastated dad has revealed how the gender reveal of his child took a dark twist when he realised his…
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma quickly released an hour after reporting to Prison
South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma reported back to prison on Friday, August 11 only to be swiftly released, in…
Niger Junta reportedly threatens to Kill president Bazoum if ECOWAS Military intervenes
Niger’s military junta has threatened to kill ousted President Mohamed Bazoum if ECOWAS attempts any military intervention to reinstate him.…
Nigerian man drags his estranged wife to court for changing their children’s surname to her lover’s
A middle-aged man, Theophilus Ayodeji Obayan, has dragged his estranged wife before a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court sitting in Oke-Eda…
Petrol pump price may rise to Seven Hundred and Fifty Naira per litre- IPMAN
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has indicated that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) may…
Lil Tay’s former manager accuses the teen of faking death post on Instagram as publicity stunt to rekindle her career
The former manager of teenage rapper, Lil Tay has cast doubt over claims made by the entertainer that her Instagram…
Dispatch rider who jumped into Lagos lagoon was on hard drugs – Police
The police has given an update on the dispatch rider whose corpse was recently recovered after jumping into a Lagos…
Former drug addict turned social media influencer, Nicol Rescata is found shot dead in Ecuadorian factory next to bottle of gasoline
A social media influencer who turned her life around after falling into drug addiction has been murdered in Ecuador. Nicol…
I remain on the stance that I refuse to apologize for something that I did not do – Rapper Torey Lanez refuses to apologize for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020
Canadian rapper, Tory Lanez has broken his silence after he was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found…
Pop artist Todd Goldman sues friend and art dealer for $55 million for copying and selling hundreds of pieces used as collateral for a loan during his 2016 divorce
A pop artist has sued his friend and an art dealer for $55 million for copying and selling hundreds of…
Actor Tyrese Gibson accuses Home Depot of racial profiling and discrimination in $1M suit
American actor, Tyrese Gibson has claimed he was the victim of racial discrimination and profiling during a February 11 visit…
The Nigerian army is not in any partnership with Asari-Dokubo’s security outfit – Army Spokesman
The Nigerian army has distanced itself from former Niger Delta militant leader, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo and his security outfit. Dokubo who…
At least 53 dead, 1,000 missing in Hawaii wildfires
At least 53 people have been killed and 1,000 remain missing after wildfires tore through the Hawaiian island of Maui.…
Nigeria’s oil production declines by 13.6 percent, significantly lower that OPEC’s allocation
The latest production data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that the country’s oil production…
El-Rufai reportedly withdraws interest in ministerial appointment, recommends replacement
The immediate past governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, has reportedly withdrawn his interest in being part of President Bola…
The acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Folashodun Shonubi has blamed the continuous of fall of Naira against Dollars on unofficial diaspora remittances.
Folashodun Shonubi disclosed this on Thursday, August 10, while presenting a Distinguished Personality lecture titled: “Diaspora Remittances and Nigeria Economic…
Manchester United will pay Harry Maguire £10M to leave the club this summer
Harry Maguire will reportedly be given a £10million payout to leave Manchester United ahead of a planned move to West…
South East Governors meet in Enugu, dissociate Nnamdi Kanu from unrest in the region
Governors of the five South East states have commended the efforts of the security agencies in ensuring the return of…
House on the Rock Pastor who was arrested for preaching with a gun has been arraigned in court
House On The Rock Church Pastor, Uche Aigbe, has been arraigned before a Chief Magistrate Court in the Federal Capital…
Supermarket in Austria is evacuated after banana-loving spider capable of causing permanent erections in men was
An Austrian supermarket has been evacuated after the store manager reportedly spotted a banana-loving spider capable of causing permanent erections…
Police confirm killing of 20 persons by gunmen in Plateau
The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed that 20 persons were killed by gunmen in the Heipang community, Barkin Ladi…
Nigerians to pay N107,500 for IELTS from September 2023
Nigerians will from September 2023, pay the sum of N107,500 for academic International English Language Testing System examinations. The exam…
UTME top scorer Umeh bags eight A1s in 2023 WASSCE
Kamsiyochukwu Umeh, the best candidate in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination is on the news again for clearing her…
ECOWAS orders immediate deployment of standby military force in Niger to dislodge junta
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has ordered its standby force to restore constitutional order in NIger Republic.…
It is crucial to engage in discussions with Niger Republic Coup Leaders — Tinubu
ECOWAS Chairman and Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, says it is crucial to prioritise diplomatic negotiations to resolve the crisis in…
Niger Coup: International group drags Tinubu to ECOWAS court
ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Home » Africa » Niger Coup: International group drags Tinubu to ECOWAS court Niger Coup: International group drags…
Four Amotekun officers dismissed for indiscipline – Ondo commander
Chief Adetunji Adeleye, the Commander of Ondo State Security Network Agency popularly known as Amotekun, has confirmed the dismissal of…
Delta Police Arrests Suspected Serial Murderer, Cultist, Recover Guns, Stolen Car
Following the reported murder of one Destiny Idi, ‘m’ aged 27 years of Ovade Community at Ovie Road Ogharafe on…
Man shares before and after photos of he and his friends after two years of being drug free
A South African man has taken to Twitter to share the progress he and his friends have made after quitting…
Niger Republic Coup: Eleven ECOWAS Heads of State arrive Abuja for meeting
Eleven out of the 16 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Governments have arrived in…
North Korea leader, Kim Jong Un fires top general and tells his armed forces to prepare for war
North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un has reportedly replaced his top military general and called for preparations for the possibility…
SERAP to sue Akpabio over ‘Holiday allowances’ amid Economic crisis
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has vowed to file a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the…
Niger coup leaders form new government
Niger’s junta on Thursday, August 10 said it had formed a new government, two weeks after ousting the democratically-elected President…
Court freezes Seplat co-founder Dr ABC Orjiako’s accounts and assets
Accounts and assets belonging to businessman and Seplat co-founder, Dr. ABC Orjiako has been frozen by a Federal High Court…
Twitter fined $350,000 for delaying to grant search warrant for Trump’s account in Jan. 6 probe
The U.S. special counsel investigating former US president Donald Trump obtained a search warrant for his Twitter account in January…
50 percent of graduate doctors have left Nigeria – Health Professor
A health expert who turned up with other experts in public health and community medicine for a medical event, has…
Henry Ruggs sentenced to 3-To-10 years in prison for DUI crash
. A former NFL star Henry Ruggs was on Wednesday, August 9, sentenced to 3-to-10 years in prison over the…
If the government commissions me and my boys, we will go and defeat Niger Republic – Former militant leader, Asari Dokubo, boasts (video)
Former Militant leader, Asari Dokubo, says if the Federal government commissions him and his group of boys, they will go…
Big Brother America contestant Luke Valentine kicked off show for using N-word
Luke Valentine, a Big Brother 25 contestant has been kicked out of the house after casually dropping the N-word in…
Gunmen kill prominent Islamic scholar in Gombe
Gunmen have killed a prominent Islamic scholar, Sheik Ibrahim Musa Albani Kuri, in Gombe State. It was gathered that four…
Delta Police Arrests Suspected Armed Robbers, Cultists, Recover Locally Fabricated Guns
On August 5, 2023 at about 1300hrs, the DPO Agbor Division acted on credible information, detailed police operatives to investigate…
Inflation: Nigeria doing better than other African countries – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that Nigeria is still doing better than most African nations despite the high…
Fisherman catches sea turtle in Rivers community
A fisherman popularly known as Benknows, caught a giant sea turtle in Oyorokoto community in Andoni Local Government Area of…
President Tinubu meets Wike and El-Rufai at the State house
President Bola Tinubu had a closed-door meeting with former governors of Rivers and Kaduna states, Nyesom Wike and Nasir el-Rufai…
WhatsApp introduces screen sharing for video calls
WhatsApp has introduced screen sharing as its latest feature to enhance the video-calling experience on its platform. Meta CEO Mark…
British doctor is murdered in South Africa after getting caught up in violent strike by cab drivers
A British doctor has been killed in South Africa after he turned the wrong way from the airport and got…
Ex-Kano Emir Sanusi II meets Niger Coup leader in Niamey (photos)
The deposed Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, visited and engaged in a private meeting with the leader of…
World bank suspend loans to Uganda over anti-gay laws
The World Bank has said that it would no longer be giving out loans to Uganda in response to the…
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen reflects on very public split with Tom Brady as she admits that ‘breakups are never easy’ as he moves on with supermodel Irina Shayk
Gisele Bundchen is reflecting on her divorce from Tom Brady as the NFL star moves on with her fellow supermodel…
We may be pushed to invade Niger — US tells coup plotters
The United States of America has warned the Niger junta that they may be pushed to be involved militarily if…
Diplomacy is the ‘best way forward’ in Niger, military force still on table – Tinubu
Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has not ruled…
Boxer Amir Khan’s wife Faryal Makhdoom ‘told love rival she would slit her throat and said “I hope you die with cancer”
British boxer, Amir Khan’s wife, Faryal Makhdoom reportedly had a foul-mouthed rant at a love rival, in which she told…
‘I enjoy being a rac!st’ – Teacher loses job after complaining about her sister dating white man
An elementary school teacher in Texas, USA has been sacked after she posted “racist” statements on social media that included…
Rising cost of living: Labour leaders pass vote of no confidence on Gbajabiamila-led committee
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero also noted that the wage review committee are yet to sit two…
FG ,State Collaborates To Eradicate Poverty Through Cassava Bio-Ethanol
By Onomiguren Agbamu The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National planning, with the Delta state government,…
No fuel, you want go fight war. How do you want to reach the battle field – Burna Boy shades Nigerian government
Superstar singer, Burna Boy has taken a swipe at the Nigerian government following a proposed military intervention in Niger Republic…
President Tinubu appoints 400-Level Economics student to Presidential Advisory committee
President Bola Tinubu has appointed a 400-level student of the department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Orire Agbaje, as member…
Senate transmits names of 45 confirmed ministerial nominees to presidency
The names of 45 confirmed ministerial nominees have been transmitted by the senate to the Presidency. This was announced by…
ECOWAS imposes new sanctions on Niger Republic
The Economic Community Of West Africa States (ECOWAS) has imposed fresh sanctions on Niger Republic following a coup by the…
President Tinubu meets Okonjo-Iweala at the State House
President Bola Tinubu met with the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, at the Aso Villa…
Twitter begins paying Nigerian creators
Some Nigerian creators and social media influencers have begun receiving payment from microblogging site, X, formerly known as Twitter through…
Tinubu told us he stays in a two-bedroom apartment – NLC President
Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has revealed some of the things they discussed during a…
Arsonists burn down reps member’s houses in Anambra
Some unknown arsonists have burnt down two houses belonging to the lawmaker representing the Ihiala federal constituency in the House…