I’ll Prefer Queen Elizabeth’s Portrait On Nigeria’s Currency To That Of Murtala Muhammed – Pa Ikhide

Foremost literary critic Pa Ikhide has lambasted the outburst of some Nigerian intellectuals and politicians against the late Queen of England, insisting that it would be better to have the English monarch’s... Read more »

Northern youths warn against arresting Ahmad Gumi

Following a call for the arrest of a Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, the Northern Youths Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has warned that anyone who touches the scholar will have... Read more »

Niger govt raids beer warehouse, gives owner 24hrs to relocate

Niger State Government has given a beer vendor in Mariga local government area 24 hours to relocate his business risk sanctions. The state chairman of the Liquor Licensing Board, Mr. Usman Ayuba... Read more »

EFCC Arrests Siblings, 14 Others For Suspected Internet Fraud

The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 16 persons, including two siblings, over an alleged case of cybercrime and possession of fraudulent funds in Ilorin, Kwara State. EFCC spokesperson, Wilson... Read more »

Why we chose to become Nigerians – Foreigners 

Some of the 286 foreigners conferred with Nigerian citizenship on Thursday have explained why they chose to become Nigerians at a time the country was going through some challenges. The News Agency... Read more »

48 Anambra Traditional Rulers Face Possible Dethronement

Forty-eight traditional rulers in Anambra could be dethroned if a suit filed against the continued recognition is successful. An Anambra State High Court has adjourned the matter for hearing. The suit is... Read more »

Terrorism charges: Kanu receives legal team in custody

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has received his legal team in the custody of the Department of State Service and expressed optimism that the terrorism charges... Read more »

Monday for Queen’s funeral

The British High Commission offices in Abuja, Lagos and across Nigeria will be closed on Monday, September 19, as the United Kingdom buries its late Queen Elizabeth II in London. This is... Read more »

ISWAP, B/Haram Rival Clash In Borno leaves dozens dead

A fierce rival clash involving the Abubakar Shekau Boko Haram faction and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Thursday led to the killing of a commander simply identified as “Kundu” and... Read more »

‘Freedom Is Priceless’: Ice Prince Says After Release From Custody 

Nigerian artiste, Ice Prince Zamani, says freedom is priceless after being released from the Ikoyi Prison. The musician was arrested for allegedly abducting and assaulting a police officer earlier in the month. The... Read more »

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