2 burnt to death, 2 injured from gas explosion in Anambra
TWO persons were burnt to death and two others sustained injuries when a gas plant exploded at Nkwelle-Ezunka in Oyi local government area of Anambra State.
Ambode okays death penalty for Kidnappers
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday signed into law the anti-kidnapping bill recently passed by the State House of Assembly, with a pledge to ensure its full implementation to eradicate kidnapping once and for all in the State.
No one can stop Iran missile tests
The Islamic Republic of Iran has said that it would not end its missile programme and it would not allow any foreigner interfere with its defence affairs.
Tell us your beef with Buhari, Presidency tells 2face
The Presidency has reacted to the planned nationwide protest against the Buhari-led APC government scheduled to hold on the 6th of February 2017 and spearheaded by pop star and African Queen crooner, Innocent Idibia, popularly called, 2face.
Even those peddling idle rumours about Buhari’s health are missing him – Nigerians
Some Nigerians have expressed goodwill for President Muhammadu Buhari and condemned the negative rumours about his health.
She called the police to arrest me on several occasions, Husband tells court
An Ado-Ekiti Customary Court on Wednesday dissolved the five-year-old marriage between Mrs Fayoke Akomolafe and her husband, Olakitan, over lack of affection.
Boy, 17, defiles neighbour’s 10-year-old daughter
For allegedly defiling his neighbour’s 10-year-old daughter, a teenager, was on Wednesday charged before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court.
Arms deal: Court rejects Obadina’s request to travel abroad for medical treatment
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday rejected an application filed by Olugbenga Obadina, a business man, standing trial for alleged money laundering to travel abroad for medical treatment.
Court orders remand of former FCT minister’s son in Kuje Prison
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday ordered the remand of Shamsudeen Bala, son of former FCT Minister, in Kuje Prison, pending ruling on his bail application.
Timaya releases new music video `Woyo’
A renowned song writer, and entertainer, Inetimi Odon, popularly known as “Timaya’’ has officially released a new music video titled `Woyo’, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
Power supply improves at 3,528MW generation
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says that the nation’s power generation improved slightly to 3,528.90 megawatts on Feb. 1 from 2,662 megawatts on Jan. 22.
Corruption: Open contracting process to commence in March — FG
Nigeria is set to commence the full implementation of the open contracting processes, aimed at entrenching transparency in public procurement, as the Federal Government disclosed that the open contracting portal is scheduled for opening at the end of the first quarter of 2017.
Costa ‘not the nicest guy’ – Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he could never be friends with Diego Costa and that the Chelsea striker is “not the nicest guy’’ on the pitch.
Nigeria likely among other African leaders backing withdrawal from ICC
Nigeria is likely among African Leaders under the aegis of the African Union (AU) who have backed a strategic plan to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
As US awaits extradition of Kashamu, Kenya ships 4 heroin kingpins to USA
Amidst controversy in Nigeria over extradition moves against US wanted Senator Buruji Kashamu by Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kenya has shipped four men, members of a drug cartel, for trial in the United States.
Give Buhari time to reverse PDP’s 16 year misrule – Nwaogu
Former Senator representing Abia Central senatorial zone at the National Assembly, Senator Nkechi Nwaogu, has called on Nigerians to be patient with President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, stressing that the President needs time to reverse what she described as PDP’s 16 year misrule.
