2017-09-20 08:04
Current news report gathered that the apex regulator of the Nigerian capital market, the Securities and Exchange Commission, has barred the Managing Director of Partnership Investment Compan… Read More
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2017-09-20 07:57
The Tin Can Island Command of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Tuesday uncovered a container suspected to contain yet another cache of arms imported from Turkey.This is coming barely a wee… Read More
2017-09-20 07:54
A 38-year-old man, Chidiebere John was on Tuesday caught while having sex with a 7-year-old girl.The suspect was caught by neighbours in Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos state while having sex with… Read More
2017-09-20 07:50
A 42-year old suspected fake doctor, John Anopuem who specialises in administering fake drugs to Nigerians without prescription has been arrested by the Lagos police command.It was gathered… Read More
2017-09-19 14:55
Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial district, Shehu Sani has described the endorsement of Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai to continue in 2019 by the State APC as a charade.H… Read More
2017-09-19 14:51
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday disclosed that the Nigerian Government is taking necessary steps to block sources of funding of the Indigenous People of Bia… Read More
2017-09-19 14:47
The State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Panti-Yaba, Lagos on Monday charged a Keystone Bank Plc worker, Mrs. Chinonye Okafoagu, for allegedly stealing N3… Read More
2017-09-19 14:42
Latest current news update reaching us as the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) yesterday declared that no intimidation or harassment from any quarter will make it retreat.According to repo… Read More
2017-09-19 14:31
Since the 1950s, Siemens has been operating in Nigeria and opened its first office in the country in 1970. As part of its business activities within the country, Siemens has been involved in… Read More
2017-09-19 14:27
The current news report reveals that the Benue Governor Samuel Ortom said on Monday that the state was committed to building a strong and indivisible Nigerian nation and would never support… Read More
2017-09-18 15:37
Suicide bombers have reportedly killed at least 15 and injured many in the North eastern part of Nigeria according to AFP reports, citing rescue workers and local militia.It was gathered tha… Read More
2017-09-18 15:33
Voters Rights International has called for the postponement of the November 18 Anambra election, warning that the face off between the Nigerian Army and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB… Read More
2017-09-18 15:29
Despite the efforts of the Federal Government to diversify the economy away from oil to non-oil sector, receipts from the oil and gas sector still account for a huge chunk of the country&rsq&hell…Read More
2017-09-18 15:26
A case of Yellow Fever has been confirmed in Oke Owa in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, says the Federal Ministry of Health.In a press statement released on Monday, the minist… Read More
2017-09-18 15:21
The current political update on air reveals that Junaid Mohammed who is a former lawmaker has said that the North should blame President Muhammadu Buhari if it does not get the presidency in… Read More
2017-09-17 21:58
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has returned the sum of N36, 186,12.00 diverted by some fraudsters in connivance with a bank official to the victim, the proprietor of Jep… Read More
2017-09-17 21:50
Pakistan’s ruling party has clinched a win in an unusually close race in a normally unassailable stronghold – an indication of damage to the reputation of Nawaz Sharif, the… Read More
2017-09-17 21:45
Barely a week after a groom, his bride and their friends were kidnapped in Ondo state, five travellers have again been abducted in Oba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of the st… Read More
2017-09-17 21:02
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC) and former governor of Kano state, Rabiu Kwankwaso has allegedly attacked the ruling party, saying that is is ‘confused’.In… Read More
2017-09-17 20:57
Nigeria’s number one tracker on the self-made, Most Influential Nigerians, MIN, has released the list of influential Nigerians, with President Muhammadu Buhari, Ex-President Goodluck E… Read More
2017-09-17 20:52
Last Friday, the Defence Headquarters drew itself to its full ethical height and declared the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) "a militant terrorist organization." It managed to achieve th… Read More
2017-09-17 18:13
Despite claim by the federal government that the country has exited recession, national chairman of the governing party, the All Progressives Congress, (APC) Odigie Oyegun, at &hell…Read More
2017-09-17 18:01
Federal Government on Sunday said the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was not set up to fight for the right of anyone or group in the country, but as a tool to destabilise the n… Read More
2017-09-17 17:58
Following reported attacks on Hausa/Fulani community in Abia State by suspected members of separatist Independent People of Biafra, a northern group has called on youth in the region and nor… Read More
2017-09-17 17:54
The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, will on Monday replace one of the judges on the three-man panel hearing an appeal by the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, concerning… Read More
2017-09-17 17:50
SOME leaders from Niger Delta region Sunday told President Muhammadu Buhari to speak out over the alleged harassment of the family of former President Goodluck Jonathan by the Federal Govern… Read More
2017-09-17 17:44
A roadside bomb has killed a senior tribal government administrator and four tribal police near the Afghan border, according to a Pakistani official.The blast took place in Bajaur, a volatil… Read More
2017-09-17 17:41
Four American female tourists were attacked with acid Sunday at a Marseille train station in southern France, a police spokesperson said.Two of the women were taken to a hospital, police sai… Read More
2017-09-17 17:37
Thousands of Afghan civilians could be given weapons to help combat the rise of the Taliban and Islamic State group, despite fears the move could escalate violence in the war-torn… Read More
2017-09-17 17:33
Iraq's hugely influential former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki warned on Sunday that "a second Israel" in Kurdistan would not be tolerated, after Tel Aviv became the only state to support t… Read More
2017-09-17 16:42
Following several meetings, the judicial officials who had for weeks laid down their tools over salary enhancements and allowances agreed to go back to work but promised this was only for th… Read More
2017-09-17 16:40
Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Sen. Ita Enang, said the president directed restructuring agitations to the legislature because… Read More
2017-09-17 16:34
The Embassy of the Republic of Turkey wishes to inform the Nigerian public about the online video going round as a Diplomat for Turkish government in Nigeria.Turkish Embassy in Nigeria said… Read More
2017-09-17 16:32
A Group which refers to itself as Umuahia Youth Movement has asked the Governor Okezie Ikpeazu to dethrone Isreal Kanu, King of Isiama Afaraukwu in Umuahia and father of Nnamdi Kanu, leader… Read More
2017-09-17 16:28
Turkey has denied supporting the secessionist agitations in Nigeria and disowned a Turkish citizen, Abdülkadir Erkahraman, who has expressed support for the Biafran agitation.Mr. Erkahr… Read More
2017-09-17 16:23
The Nigerian Army has said a military operation is on the way in the South-South region and some parts of the South-West of the country.The Director, Army Public Relations, Sani Usman, who m… Read More
2017-09-17 16:19
Popular actress, Liz Anjorin, has responded to claims she converted to Islam because of a man..According to the actress, in a chat with Sunday Scoop, she didn’t convert to Islam becaus… Read More
2017-09-17 08:39
Nasarawa State Government has assured all persons residing in the state of adequate protection in view of reported cases of civil unrest in parts of the country.Deputy Governor of the state… Read More
2017-09-17 08:35
On May 21, 2012, 21 US scholars whose research focused on sub-Saharan Africa, and Nigeria in particular, wrote a letter to then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. They urged the U.S. govern… Read More
2017-09-17 08:30
The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has described Nigeria as a country with an endless flow of talents, which he was proud of and hoped would become a great nation.He said this at a literary… Read More
2017-09-17 08:05
Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, the deputy of the sacked National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff, and other members of the party have defected to the All Progressives Congres… Read More
2017-09-17 08:02
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Saturday, slammed the Defence Headquarters for labeling the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist organisation.Th… Read More
2017-09-17 07:58
The Nigerian Employers Consultative Association says available indices indicate that the country is still experiencing economic recession.it, therefore, insisted that major policy responses… Read More
2017-09-17 07:51
Governor Ibikunle Amosun, has warned traditionalists over Oro festival in Ipokia local government area of Ogun State as he laid the foundation of the new polytechnic in Ipokia.Speaking at th… Read More
2017-09-17 07:47
Former Abia State governor, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, has revealed what will end the needless agitations in the south eastern part of the country.According to Kalu, creation of an additional state… Read More
2017-09-17 07:44
The President General of the Igbo Welfare Association,in Borno State, Chief Maclaw Nwaogu, has condemned the agitation by the Idegenous People of Biafra, IPOB, stating that, the Igbo communi… Read More
2017-09-17 07:39
Cairo – US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged on Saturday the need for the international community to help the Libyan people find local solutions to allow their government to carry… Read More
2017-09-16 19:07
The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has commended the South East governors for proscription of IPOB.ADP Chairman, Engr Y.Y Sani, in a statement on Saturday, said the proscri… Read More
2017-09-16 19:02
Niger Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has warned against attack on Igbos or other tribes, insisting that the state is for all Nigerians.In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secreta… Read More
2017-09-16 18:59
I have watched a video of a motley group of young men numbering no more than a hundred announcing themselves as the battalion of a Biafra Security Services (BSS). They were armed to the teet… Read More
2017-09-16 18:53
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has blamed the past administration for the retrogressive nature of the nation’s economy.The former Lagos State Governor stated… Read More
2017-09-16 18:49
The Nigerian Judiciary experienced a quiet change of guard today as the country’s Chief Justice, Justice Walter Onnoghen, swore in Justice Abdul Kafarati as the new Chief Judge of the… Read More
2017-09-16 18:46
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces to re-dedicate themselves to their oath of service to the nation, keep faith with democracy and help sustai… Read More
2017-09-16 18:42
An alleged fraudster, Mohammed Buhari, has been arraigned before a Minna Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defrauding Senator representing Niger South in the National Assembly, Mu… Read More
2017-09-16 18:38
A car bomb killed one person and injured ten in Kirkuk, an Iraqi oil city where local Kurdish authorities plan to hold a referendum on independence despite opposition from the central govern… Read More
2017-09-16 16:15
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Gombe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Secretary, Dr Danlami Rukuje, over alleged diversion of materials meant fo… Read More
2017-09-16 16:12
South East Governors have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to withdraw the military from the zone, to allow police perform their traditional role of maintaining law and order.The south… Read More
2017-09-16 16:08
A former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has alerted Nigerians to plot by political enemies to rubbish his image.He described as “malicious, wicked and ungodly” reports tha… Read More
2017-09-16 16:03
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Committee on True Federalism has said it will consider 12 issues as it sets out on its assignment.The committee is chaired by the Kad… Read More
2017-09-16 15:46
Some suspected members of a cult group at the Polytechnic Ibadan on Friday killed a student of the institution identified as Micheal Adeleke Olalade.DAILY POST learnt on Saturday that Obalad… Read More
2017-09-16 15:41
Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has stated its resolve to support the development of infrastructure in universities and polytechnics across the Niger Delta.Chairman of the NDDC Gov… Read More
2017-09-16 15:38
Governors of the nineteen northern States have greeted residents across the north for being nonviolent in the face of clashes between members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and So… Read More
2017-09-16 15:25
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has advised the Nigerian military to review the labelling of IPOB as a terrorist organisation.HURIWA on Saturday lamented that t… Read More
2017-09-16 15:19
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has urged financial institutions to uphold a high level of integrity and forthrightness in the discharge of their duties.Prof. Osinbajo made this remark wh… Read More
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2017-09-16 15:15
A former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, and renowned economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, have sheathe their swords.Uduaghan and Utomi had been at loggerheads ov… Read More
2017-09-16 15:11
THE membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State further depleted on Saturday when supporters of the former national chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff joined the rul… Read More
2017-09-16 10:45
Iraqi armed forces said on Saturday they had started an offensive to dislodge ISIS militants from an area on the border with Syria by attacking a desert terrorist outpost.The offensive… Read More
2017-09-16 10:40
Syrian government or Russian air strikes targeted U.S.-backed Syrian militias in Deir al-Zor province at dawn on Saturday, a militia official told Reuters.Ahmed Abu Khawla said the strikes i… Read More
2017-09-16 00:42
Ahead of 2019 general elections, one name that continues to ring a bell is that of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Those who have been following the activities of the ‘Turaki… Read More
2017-09-16 00:36
Another general election is approaching even though it is still almost two years away. Politicians are already beating their usual drums for power as they get set for an imminent sh… Read More
2017-09-16 00:33
Chief Ladi Rotimi Williams, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)), believes the nation’s future looks very bleak unless she gives room for a change and positively deals with the growi… Read More
2017-09-16 00:25
In our news wrap Friday, 29 people were injured Friday after a homemade bomb exploded on a subway train in London. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack. Also, North Kore… Read More
2017-09-16 00:22
It's a website that describes itself as "media for the 65.8 million" - a reference to the number of Americans who voted for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 US presidential election.That's a s… Read More
2017-09-16 00:14
The United States Consulate in Lagos, in collaboration with Field of Skills and Dreams VTE Academy has reinforced its commitment to the Nigerian economy in its effort to encourage and sup… Read More
2017-09-15 22:42
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has endorsed a possible meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and leader of the Indigenous People of Biaria (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu.He gave this indication… Read More
2017-09-15 22:37
Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Neysom Wike, has expressed his commitment and that of the people of the state to the corporate existence of the country. He also warned troublemakers to give th… Read More
2017-09-15 22:09
Today, the Nigerian Armed Forces officially labeled the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) led by Nnamdi Kanu a terrorist organization. This was after the violent secessionist group attacked… Read More
2017-09-15 21:58
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has appealed to Nigerians to live in peace with one anoth… Read More
2017-09-15 21:52
The South-East Governors’ Forum on Friday proscribed all activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. This development is coming shortly after the Nigerian Army had same day br… Read More
2017-09-15 21:47
President’s Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari will be traveling out of the shores of Nigeria on Sunday to New York, t… Read More
2017-09-15 21:43
Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has decried the maltreatment and killing of people of the Southeast Nigerian who are agitating for the state of Biafra, saying that he has forewarned… Read More
2017-09-15 21:39
US. actor and comedian, Bill Cosby’s retrial on charges of sexual assault has been scheduled for April 2, 2018, the Pennsylvania Court said on Friday. The 80-year-old Cosby is cha… Read More
2017-09-15 21:35
The Igbo Community Association in Kano state has dissociated itself from the activities of Independent Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The President-General of the asso… Read More
2017-09-15 17:00
The United Nations and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) on Friday signed an action plan to end and prevent the recruitment and use of children in the armed conflict in the North-east.The… Read More
2017-09-15 16:51
The Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, met with the National Working Committee, NWC, of the All Progressive Congress, APC in a bid to clarify her recent controversial statement conce… Read More
2017-09-15 16:48
US-backed Syrian opposition factions will not let forces backing the regime of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad cross the Euphrates River in their bid to recover eastern Syria, their commander… Read More
2017-09-15 08:19
A group under the aegis of Conference of National Autonomous Ethnic Communities Development Association (CONAECDA) in the northern Nigeria has stated restructuring cannot be done on the basi… Read More
2017-09-15 08:17
As Abia State residents grapple with the activities of the military personnel in “Operation Python Dance II”, they were unsettled on Thursday by the rumour that Aba had been… Read More
2017-09-15 08:14
Two candidates in the forthcoming Anambra governorship election have blamed political leaders from the South-East, particularly those from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the All Pro… Read More
2017-09-15 08:11
Former governor of Abia State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Orji Uzo Kalu has called on the members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to remain calm… Read More
2017-09-15 08:08
Real Madrid is expected to have an active January transfer as the Los Blancos side had a relatively quiet transfer window last summer. If the reports in Don Balon vis Sportskeeda are said to… Read More
2017-09-15 07:44
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Senator Andy Ubah to withdraw an alleged derogatory statement against the association credited to him.T… Read More
2017-09-15 07:41
Doyin Okupe, a former aide to ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to set up a meeting with former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Yakubu Gowon, to seek a… Read More
2017-09-15 07:37
The Nigerian Police authority has said normalcy has returned to parts of Abia state where clashes between security agencies and some members of the Indigenous People of Biafra were reported… Read More
2017-09-15 07:32
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to the revitalisation of the moribund seaports in the Eastern region.He stated this on Th… Read More
2017-09-15 07:27
The Nigeria Army has made it clear that it is not pulling its troops out of Abia state.In a news conference on Thursday, Abia state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, had stated that the army had agr… Read More
2017-09-15 07:21
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it has confiscated some properties located in “choice areas” of Abuja traced to the immediate past Minister of the Federa… Read More
2017-09-14 22:56
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has increased transmission capacity in its substation in Ejigbo, Lagos, with the commissioning of a brand new 1x 40MVA 132/33KV Mobile Transformer… Read More
2017-09-14 22:52
The meeting between striking non-teaching staff of universities and the federal government has ended on a positive note.The workers, members of three non-academic unions, SSANU, NASU and NAA… Read More
2017-09-14 22:48
The presidency has advised the Co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls Group, Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili, to demonstrate a great sense of responsibility in the face of national security challenges po… Read More
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