nigeria news 310118

The trial of a former Aviation minister, Femi Fani-kayode, stalled on Wednesday after the defendant’s lawyer told the judge his client could not attend proceedings due to “heart-related” ailments. Norris Quakers, Mr. Fani-Kayode’s lawyer, said the ex-minister was complaining of a heart-related...

The men of Bauchi state police command have arrested a 17 year old boy identified as Nuhu Bulus of Boloji ward, Toro local government area of Bauchi state who killed his 65-year-old father, Bulus Azi. The boy was arraigned by the police alongside other suspects. … via Naijaloaded –...

Apostle Suleman and Otobo Canada-based strip club singer Stephanie Otobo, who accused Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries of having a sexual relationship with her, says she will name her sponsors who gave her money to blackmail the apostle. Otobo had on Saturday in Suleiman’s church...

The deadly kidnappers and armed robbers shot dead in Imo state (Photo:Imo police command) Some notorious armed robbers terrorizing residents of Imo state have been shot dead during a confrontation with police officers in Imo state. According to a press release by Imo State police command, some...

The police in Anambra State on Tuesday arrested two suspects who allegedly used abducted children for alms begging in Onitsha. The suspects, the police said, made N25,000 daily from the act. READ ALSO: Nigerian man, Okeke, buys Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Bugatti for $2.5m The suspects were...

A Forum of Non-Governmental Organisations in Nigeria (FONGON) has accused former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, of lacking the moral credibility to criticise President Muhamadu Buhari over the happenings in the country. The National Coordinator of the group, Mr. Wole Badmus, who stated this...

Governor Samuel Ortom in this interview reacted to comments credited to Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali on the invasion of the state and killings by alleged Fulani herdsmen. He maintained that they were an indication that the Minister was part of the conspiracy against Benue State...

THE Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the Minister of Defence, Brig. Gen Monsur Dan Alli (retd) over what it described as his perceived insensitivity and not sanctioning killing of Nigerians by Fulani herdsmen. Minister of...

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that the safety and freedom of the media professionals are not compromised in any way. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the reassurance on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of a two-day training...

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, said on Tuesday that full adherence to the principle of separation of powers was crucial to the survival of democracy, good governance and enhanced national security. A statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sani Onogu, said the Senate president made this...