The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged a professor with bribery and inducement of Commission officers totaling $40,000.

2022-05-17 11:00:31

There has been an explosion on Aba Road in the Sabon Gari area of Kano, leaving several people injured with some feared killed.

2022-05-17 10:49:04

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reminded political parties that it would not allow party primaries beyond June 4th 2022.

2022-05-17 10:37:56

An explosion went off in the Sabon Gari area of Kano State on Tuesday, with many feared killed.

2022-05-17 09:41:11

Elon Musk has suggested he could seek a lower price for Twitter, saying that there could be at least four times more fake accounts than the company has admitted to.

2022-05-17 08:12:27

The serving overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor ‘Tunde Bakare, on Monday said he was a devout Muslim and had read Qur’an from cover to cover, noting that no portion of it justifies

The immediate past acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has been promoted to the level of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, the Police Service Com

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested serving Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris, in connection with diversion of funds and money launder

The Swedish government has confirmed it intends to apply for membership of Nato, joining neighbouring Finland in a dramatic decision that marks one of the biggest strategic consequences of Russia’s in

The candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Ademola Adeleke has boasted he was loaded with enough money for the July 2021 Osun governorship election.

2022-05-16 15:08:48

Many residents and travellers were on Monday stranded as members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Monday blocked major roads in some cities in Oyo, Edo, and Ondo States.

Nigerian airlines, under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), have announced that there will be disruption of scheduled flight operations over the growing scarcity of aviation fuel popular

Women Affairs Minister, Pauline Tallen, has dropped her senatorial ambition in the 2023 election.

2022-05-16 11:32:18

The parents of Deborah Samuel, the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto student, who was beaten and burnt to death by her colleagues over allegations of making blasphemous comments about Prophet

The Lagos State police command says it has arrested four persons in connection with the murder of passenger in Lekki over N100 transport fare balance.

2022-05-16 07:49:52

An 18-year-old gunman who is accused of killing 10 people and injuring three others in a mass shooting in the US had looked for places with a high concentration of Black residents prior to committing

The pastor of a southern California church hit a gunman with a chair as he paused to reload, bringing to a halt the second US mass shooting in 24 hours.

2022-05-16 06:25:33

A former Somali president voted out of power in 2017 was on Sunday night re-elected into office following an intense contest with the incumbent Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo in a protracted contest decid

Bauchi state governor, Senator Bala Mohammed has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)- led federal government and state governors of lacking commitment to put an end to insecurity in the count

The Aare onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Gani Adams has warned those fanning the embers of war to desist from acts that are capable of fueling ethnics and religious war in Nigeria.

2022-05-16 05:37:47

In a coordinated operation, the Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a five-member syndicate conducting fake recruitment into security agencies in Zamfara, Kebb

A heavily armed 18-year-old white man shot 10 people dead on Saturday at a Buffalo, New York grocery store in a “racially motivated” attack that he live-streamed on camera, authorities said.

Finland’s President Sauli Niinisto confirmed on Sunday that his country would apply for membership of the Nato military alliance, in a historic policy shift prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The controversial Islamic cleric, Sheik Gumi has said Nigeria is a circular state where Muslims and Christians have agreed to live together, noting that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), was at several

Some religious extremists in Borno State have threatened to kill a young woman, identified as Naomi Goni, after claiming that she allegedly insulted Prophet Muhammad (SAW) on Facebook.

now found a means to compromise the security of vehicles by unlocking and st

Terrorists in Kaduna, suspected to be members of Ansaru group have released a pregnant woman among the kidnapped victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack, yesterday.

2022-05-15 11:36:52

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for saying Nigerians should have a “heart attack” over his presidential ambition.

Former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, says he would make sure that public funds are not stolen if elected president in 2023.

2022-05-15 07:43:51

The National President, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Wale Oke, on Saturday said that Christians would not vote for any political party fielding Muslims as both president and vice-presiden

The Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo paid a visit to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu in Abuja on Friday.

2022-05-15 07:19:09

Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has said he is not afraid to take a stand on critical issues.

2022-05-14 16:48:31

The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, on Saturday imposed a 24-hour curfew on the state metropolis over the violent protest by youths who were demanding the release of two suspects arrested i

Somalia will hold a long-delayed presidential election on Sunday, ending months of delays, with the new leader set to confront huge challenges including a grinding extremist threat and a punishing dro

Iranian authorities have arrested at least 22 demonstrators who had been protesting sudden price hikes of subsidized staple foods in two southern cities, state media reported on Friday.

After the Taliban government reneged on its promise to allow girls to go to school in March, an increasing number of Afghan families have found refuge in neighbouring Iran.

2022-05-14 11:16:30

A mother based in Pennsylvania, United State is suing TikTok after her 10-year-old daughter died while attempting a deadly act she learned about on the app called the “blackout challenge.”

Russia has suspended electricity supply to Finland overnight, according to a power operator.

2022-05-14 10:20:01

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has not detected any change of heart on the part of Russian leader Vladimir Putin over the "insane" 11-week-old war he launched against Ukraine.

2022-05-14 10:04:24

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, one of the leading presidential aspirants for the forthcoming elections, has slammed other presidential hopefuls saying he’s better than them because they lack the brain to rebuil

The Supreme Council of the UAE on Saturday elected His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi, as the President of the UAE.

2022-05-14 09:29:46

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has withdrawn his bid to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.

2022-05-13 17:27:52

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige has withdrawn from the race to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023 and has indicated willingness to continue working as a minister.

The Northern Christian Elders Forum (NOSCEF), on Friday, May 13, has condemned the killing of Deborah Samuel, a 200-level student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, for allegedly blasphemi

A high court sitting in Kwale, Delta State has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to refrain from blocking Godwin Emefiele, the bank’s gov

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, died on Friday 13th May at the age of 73, according to state media, after a long battle with sickness.

2022-05-13 13:47:31

Anas Mohammad Sani, former Sokoto State government official has threatened that more Christians in Nigeria will be murdered if they say things considered disrespectful to their revered Prophet Muhamma

Former Vice President and a presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar has explained why he deleted a post he made that condemned the killing of Deborah Samuel, a 200-level student of Shehu Shagari College

The media aide to the president, Femi Adesina has hinted that President Muhammadu Buhari has a preferred candidate to succeed him but will not revealed that person now.

2022-05-13 12:41:37

President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed plans to fill vacant ministerial positions in the Federal Executive Council in the shortest possible time.

2022-05-13 12:07:37

Tesla co-founder, Elon Musk has announced that he will be putting his $44 billion dollar Twitter acquisition deal on hold.

2022-05-13 11:54:15

Former vice president and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential hopeful, Atiku Abubakar, has come under heavy criticism from Nigerians after he deleted his messages condemning the barbaric killi

The Presidency warned yesterday that ministers and other appointees seeking electoral offices in the 2023 elections who failed to abide by the presidential directive to resign their appointments lates

National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Debo Ologunagba, said that ormer President Goodluck Jonathan is still a card carrying member of the party.

2022-05-13 08:54:40

The Sokoto State Command of Nigeria Police Force,NPF has given details of how a female student, Deborah Samuel, was killed at Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto on Thursday.

2022-05-13 08:30:55

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has deleted a post he made on his social media pages condemning the killing of Deborah Samuel, a Christian female student at Shehu Shagari College of Education, S

For dabbling into partisan politics, Ben Ayade, The Governor of Cross River, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of certificate of recognition from the paramount ruler of Calabar South Council, Prof.

An elderly couple in India is suing their only child and his wife on grounds of “mental harassment” after they failed to give them a grandchild after six years of marriage.

2022-05-13 06:29:11

A Texas prisoner serving a life sentence for murder escaped from a transport bus Thursday after stabbing the driver, setting off a search in a rural county between Dallas and Houston, authorities sai

Japan is expanding the list of goods and technologies, whose exports to Russia are prohibited over the situation around Ukraine, the Japanese ministry of economy, trade and industry said on Friday.

Thailand government has decided to give away over one million cannabis plant for free to the people across the country in June, in a bid to mark the new rule which allows people to grow cannabis at ho

Amid controversy over his perceived presidential ambition, Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday met with President Muhammadu Buhari and said anyone anxious about

Nigerians on Thursday demanded justice for a yet-to-be-identified female student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education in‪ Sokoto State after she was mobbed and burnt by some students of the schoo

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday commemorated the death of 1 million people in the Unites States from COVID-19, marking what he called "a tragic milestone" and urging Americans to "remain vigilant

Russia has warned it would be forced to retaliate if neighbouring country, Finland join NATO by taking "military-technical and other nature" steps in order to stop threats to its national security ar

A former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba has dumped that ruling party after withdrawing from the race for the presidential ticket.

2022-05-12 11:30:29

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised Finland's decision to apply to join NATO on Thursday, hours after Finnish leaders released a joint statement announcing the decision.

2022-05-12 11:05:09

Three men in Malawi have been each sentenced by a High Court to 155 years in jail for killing a person with albinism.

2022-05-12 10:38:39

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Finland's move to join NATO was "definitely" a threat to Russia and that the expansion of the military bloc would not make Europe or the world more stable.

Thousands gathered Thursday to mourn the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed in an exchange of fire between Palestinian gunmen and the Israeli army.

2022-05-12 09:03:09

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all heads of agencies, departments, parastatals and ambassadors with political ambitions to turn in their resignations.

2022-05-12 08:41:58

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leadership has resolved to throw open its presidential ticket rather than opt for zoning as largely canvassed by southern stakeholders of the party.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has finally made up his mind to vie for the top post, barely 48 hours after disassociating himself from moves by some groups to draft him into the 2023 presidential

One of the leading presidential aspirants and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday returned his completed nomination form, giving assurance o

Former Senate President, Ken Nnamani has dismissed reports about a certain group purchasing the presidential form for a particular candidate as lies.

2022-05-12 06:17:12

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Land Transportation yesterday begged the Chinese government to help Nigeria in rescuing the 62 abducted victims of the March 28, Abuja-Kaduna train attack.

At least four serving ministers under the President Muhammadu Buhari administration have resigned following the directive from their principal on Wednesday.

2022-05-12 05:58:17

Hong Kong's national security police have detained Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, retired archbishop of Hong Kong, along with former opposition lawmaker Margaret Ng Ngoi-yee and singer Denise Ho Wan-sze

A passenger without any flight experience managed to safely land a plane in Florida Tuesday after the pilot suffered a possible medical emergency, the Federal Aviation Administration said.