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Nigerian News

Henry Ndedi happy to make Sporting Lagos playing return

𝐁𝐲 𝐄𝐣𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐨 Sporting Lagos midfielder Henry Ndedi has fully recovered from a toe problem that sidelined him for weeks. Ndedi returned to action ...[Read More]

NSCDC bans four suspects for breaking into houses, shops and attacking residents with dangerous weapons in Bauchi

Four suspects who specialize in breaking into people’s homes and carting away their properties in Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi state have bee...[Read More]

Man arrested with arms in Ogun

A man in possession of a gun during a naming ceremony in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogin state has been apprehended by So-Safe Corps. A st...[Read More]

Leadership of NASS would be rubber stamp promax – Reps member, Ogun

A member of the House of Representatives representing Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency, Sergius Ogun, has opined that the 10th Nat...[Read More]

Allow live broadcast of Presidential Election Tribunal’s proceedings – Archbishop Emeritus, Onaiyekan

Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan , has urged the Judiciary to allow live broadcast of the proceedings of the P...[Read More]

Failed CCTV project: FG ordered by court to account for $460m loan

President Muhammadu Buhari has been told to give account after spending of $460 million Chinese loan to fund the failed Abuja Closed-Circuit Televisio...[Read More]

Farmers arrested for allegedly killing a herdsman and cutting his body into pieces

Four farmers with the identities, Akinyele Adebayo, Gbalo Idosu, Abiala Segun and Kareem Fagbemi Lana, have been apprehended by the Ogun State Police ...[Read More]

Gov El-Rufai accuses past governors of building houses with public funds

Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has alleged that some of his predecessors stole resources meant for the state State and built mansions...[Read More]

NSCDC arrests man for defiling his 7-year-old stepdaughter in Ekiti

A Mr Onilearo Sogo, 29, has been nabbed by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Ekiti State Command for having unlawful carnal knowled...[Read More]

Scores feared killed as petrol tanker explodes in Kogi (video)

Unknown number of casualties have been recorded with others left trapped after a tanker conveying fuel exploded along the Lokoja-Abuja Expressway area...[Read More]

Peter Obi, alongside other Labour Party officials in court as presidential election tribunal resumes (photos)

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has arrived court on Wednesday as the 2023 presidential election petition tribunal ...[Read More]

President Buhari returns to Nigeria from UK (photos)

Nigeria’s number one man, Muhammadu Buhari has returned to the country from The United Kingdom. Buhari arrived Abuja on 16th May 2023. The presi...[Read More]

RRS restrains man from jumping into Lagos lagoon

A 25-year-old street hawker who tried to drown himself in a lagoon has been rescued by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Comman...[Read More]

APC should have brought Osinbajo if they wanted a better Nigeria – Peter Obi (video)

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has questioned the sincerity of the ruling All Progressives Congress to make Nige...[Read More]

Abba Kyari: Court restricts lawyers, journalists from covering trial

Daily Post has reported that the members of the press who are covering the trial of the suspended DCP Abba Kyari and others, have been barred from car...[Read More]

She begged me to end her life – Man says after killing his wife (photo)

A British pensioner who got arrested for killing his terminally ill wife has stated that she pleaded with him to end her life. He told a Cyprus court ...[Read More]

FG provides updates on Immigration, NSCDC recruitments

New updates on the recruitment drive at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), have been rele...[Read More]

Police seek court order to keep Singer, Seun Kuti in custody

Nigerian singer, Seun Kuti, son of music icon, late Fela Kuti, may be held in custody longer than expected. This is because the Police, on Tuesday mor...[Read More]

Bode George explains why he will not congratulate Tinubu for presidential victory

The former Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has opened up on why he will never congratulate ...[Read More]

Few days to the end of Buhari’s administration, Aviation Minister insists Nigeria Air will fly before May 29

Nigerian Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika has vowed that the national carrier, Nigeria Air, will commence operations before May 29. He disclosed this wh...[Read More]

President Buhari above scandal. He has no account with corrupt money – Garba Shehu

Spokesman of the presidency, Garba Shehu has vowed for President Buhari. He stated that his principal is far above scandal and does not operate any ba...[Read More]

Peter Obi was deserted by Igbo leaders when he seeked their support to run for presidency – Simon Ekpa

A frontline Biafra agitator and separatist, Simon Ekpa has called out South East leaders, including senators-elect and others returning to the Nationa...[Read More]

Tinubu: Call to stop May 29 swearing-in unconstitutional, says Agbakoba

An ex president of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olisa Agbakoba, has reacted to calls to delay the presidential inauguration. He stated that there is ...[Read More]

Leave our community within two Weeks, Imo indigenes issues warning to gunmen

The Nation has reported that gunmen who are believed to be operating in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State have been issued two weeks ultimatum t...[Read More]

Detained singer, Seun Kuti likely to undergo drug test

A report shared by The Nation has disclosed that the detained afrobeats singer, Seun Kuti may undergo a drug test. Seun, who was detained and grilled ...[Read More]

Suicide bomber bombs himself with explosive in Kaduna

The Nation has reported that a suspected member of Boko Haram has blown himself to death. The terrorist, on Monday morning was said to have blown hims...[Read More]

Seun Kuti being starved by Police, deny wife access to musician – Lawyer

Nigerian Afro beat musician, Seun Kuti is being starved while in the detention of the Nigeria Police Force. This was made known by his lawyer, a senio...[Read More]

NNPC to begin search of oil in Lake Chad next week – Kyari

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), will begin oil search in Lake Chad next week. This is according to information shared by the G...[Read More]

Court fixes date to begin Mompha’s money laundering trial

The antigraft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has dragged popular Instagram celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, a.k.a Mompha, to cou...[Read More]

Seun Kuti’s action evil, criminal – NPF on arrest, handcuff of singer

The Nigerian Police Force has described action of Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti against a police officer as evil and criminal. The reaction is coming aft...[Read More]

Multiple car accident along Lagos-Ibadan expressway (video)

An accident which involved multiple cars happened along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway earlier today. The accident is said to have occurred on Monday mor...[Read More]

I tasted her amazing dishes – Sanwo-Olu on his visit to Hilda Baci

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has hailed Hilda Bassey, the Nigerian chef for her amazing dishes. Recall that the Akwa Ibom-born chef, p...[Read More]

May 29 presidential inauguration cannot be stopped – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba has said that the inauguration ceremony of President-Elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 29 May cannot...[Read More]

Anambra Assembly Speaker escapes death in horrific accident

The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Uche Okafor, has narrowly escaped being seriously hurt a car accident. He is reported to have escaped ...[Read More]

Taraba Police confirm bomb blast in Jalingo

Police in Taraba State has confirmed that a bomb blast occurred at a drinking joint in Jalingo, the state capital. This is according to Daily Post. Th...[Read More]

Guiness World Records reveals why they haven’t confirmed Hilda Baci as new record holder for longest cooking marathon yet – Guinness World Records

The Guinness World Records have revealed recognizing Nigerian chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci’s move to break a world ...[Read More]

Governor Adeleke reacts to the death of popular Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi

The governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has reacted to the passage of Nollywood actor, Maroof Afolabi aka Murphy Afolabi. He described the late a...[Read More]

President Buhari celebrates Hilda Baci for breaking Guinness World Record

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Hilda Bassey Effiong, the 27-year-old chef, who is popularly known as Hilda Baci. Buhari congratulated Hi...[Read More]

Obi sends heartfelt message to Hilda Baci

The presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has sent a heartfelt message to Hilda Baci for breaking the Guinness World...[Read More]

May 29: Apprehension as Police launch manhunt for politicians plotting to scuttle inauguration

The police high command has stated that it is on the lookout to fish out errant politicians. The command disclosed that it has began keeping eyes on t...[Read More]

Osinbajo presides over special FEC meeting

Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, is currently presiding over a special session of the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State Hou...[Read More]

Unrest as bandits kill driver, burn cows in Taraba community

Unknown number of armed bandits have caused serious chaos Taraba State, Daily Post reports. The Police Command in Taraba State has confirmed that two ...[Read More]

Assault: Femi Falana to defend Seun Kuti after he turned himself in on Monday

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has disclosed that he will stand in for Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti in court. According to Falana, Seun has sought h...[Read More]

Man allegedly stabs his friend to death over phone in Yobe (Photo)

A young man has reportedly been stabbed to death over a phone in Unguwar Gabarin village in Pokistum town, Yobe State. The man, Auwal Mohammed Mustaph...[Read More]

I’m proud of you – Tinubu congratulates Hilda Baci after breaking Guinness World Record

Nigerian President-elect, Bola Tinubu, has congratulated Nigerian chef Hilda Bassey Effiong, who goes with the brand name, Hilda Baci. Tinubu congratu...[Read More]

Seun Kuti transferred to criminal department after surrendering himself to Police

Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti has been moved to the criminal Intelligence department after he presented himself at the Ikeja police command on Monday. Th...[Read More]

Man in Ekiti allegedly ties his 7-year-old grandson to a tree and torture him over missing meat (photo)

A 90-year-old man in Ekiti identified as Pa Joel Afolabi has been invited by the police for allegedly tying his grandson, 7, to a tree and torturing h...[Read More]

Seun Kuti brags about slapping several policemen in viral video

Nigerian singer Seun Kuti appears to have gotten himself into more trouble. This is after a new video of him bragging about having assaulted many poli...[Read More]

Lagos-Ibadan: Many feared injured in crash, traffic builds up (photos)

Many people have reported injured following a horrific crash in Lagos. The crash happened on Monday morning along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The cra...[Read More]

38 ‘killed’ after herdsmen attack Nasarawa communities

A Nigerian pastor identified as Daniel Danbeki, alongside 37 others have been murdered in Nasarawa State. They were slained by suspected herdsmen in a...[Read More]