Commotion as DSS kills mother of 5 in her children’s presence

There was pandemonium in parts of Kaduna metropolis when Department of State Security (DSS) operatives killed a female traveler on Tuesday, along the Kaduna – Abuja Expressway. The victim was said to be inside a boarded commercial vehicle on her way from Abuja to Kaduna with her five children when she was hit by a […]

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Federal High Court declares increment in electricity tariff illegal in Nigeria

Justice Ibrahim Idris of the Federal High Court, Lagos has declared the upward review of electricity tariff by the National Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) illegal and directed the reversal to status quo. The judge also restrained the agency from further increasing the tariff except in strict compliance with the provisions of the Electricity Power Sector […]

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AGF Malami eventually appears before Senate, explains delay to answer summons

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), finally appeared before the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters on Wednesday.‎ Malami, who had been summoned to shed light on why he took the Senate leadership to court for alleged forgery, apologised for his failure to appear […]

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Ekweremadu, champion of democracy?, By Jide Oluwajuyitan

Ike Ekweremadu, not too long ago, forwarded the court summons over alleged forgery by the Senate leadership and some others  to the United Nations, governments of the UK and USA, the European Union parliament and foreign missions, to call the world attention to an ‘attempt by Buharis’s government to rubbish the legislative arm of government’, […]

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Sad Photos of the dead body of female RCCG Abuja preacher, Eunice Olawale (Graphic)

Mother of seven and RCCG evangelist, Eunice Olawale, was butchered to death by some unidentified persons while preaching in the early hours of Saturday morning at Bazango Pipeline area of Kubwa, Abuja. Graphic photos have now emerged showing the aftermath of her murder. She’s seen laying in the pool of her blood, with her megaphone […]

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Femi Fani-Kayode fulfills bail conditions, says his Media Adviser

Press statement from Fani-Kayode’s media adviser: Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has met all the conditions for his bail and the relevant documents have been duly filed and submitted at the Federal High Court in Lagos. We are now waiting for the EFCC to verify the documents after which he would be released. Despite the fact that he […]

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Lai Mohammed and his wife, Desmond Elliot, comedian AY and wife, Tunde Kelani, others at The CEO premiere (Photos)

Nigerian Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed and his wife attended the premiere of Kunl Afolayan’s movie, The CEO, held in Lagos Sunday July 10. Other guests at the movie premiere include politician and actor, Desmond Elliot, comedian Ay Makun and wife Mabel filmmaker Tunde Kelani and others. More photos below:  The CEO, LIB

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7 Ekiti State University students die in fatal accident (Warning: Graphic Photos)

7 students of the Ekiti State University, EKSU, died in a fatal accident involving Akoto, the EKSU students’ cab and 18- passengers bus along NNPC-Iwokoro Ekiti State University road Monday evening. Many others were injured and have been taken to the hospital for treatment. See the graphic photos below: LIB

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“They need love not stigma”. Betty Irabor writes about her encounter with single mothers

The publisher of Genevieve Magazine, Betty Irabor took to Instagram to write about her encounter with single mothers at a recent event where she spoke about being raised by a single mom. “Oh the emotions! Spent time out of my bubble yesterday to feel the agony, the pain, the discrimination and stigma of single moms. […]

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New British Prime Minister appears emerged, may take over from David Cameron on Wednesday

British Prime Minister David Cameron is to resign Wednesday, paving the way for Home Secretary Theresa May to take the reins. May was officially named Conservative Party leader and successor to Cameron “with immediate effect” Monday, said Graham Brady, chair of the 1922 Committee, a collection of Conservative members of Parliament key to electing the […]

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Oil workers’ strike will continue until Aso Rock meets our demands says PENGASSAN

The President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Mr Francis Johnson, says the union’s ongoing strike continues until all issues raised before the Ministry of Petroleum Resources and that of Labour are fully addressed. Mr Johnson told journalists this evening after a closed-door meeting at the NNPC headquarters in […]

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Afenifere faults Osinbajo’s stance on restructuring, declares him a disappointment

The Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, the Afenifere, has berated Vice-President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, over a statement credited to him that the call for restructuring of Nigeria would not make any difference, advising him and those who seek high offices to ensure they are not far from issues that shape their political environment and must pay due […]

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Football legend, Pele set to tie the knot for the third time at age 75

Legendary footballer Pele is set to marry for the third time at the age of 75 to a 42-year-old businesswoman named, Marcia Cibele Aoki. The three-time world champion will be marrying his girlfriend of six years on Tuesday, July 12, in a small ceremony in Sao Paulo according to reports. Talking to O Estado de […]

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Suspected killers of woman preacher arrested by Police in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said it has arrested some suspects in connection with the killing of a woman preacher, Deaconess Eunice Olawale in Kubwa, FCT. The FCT command’s Spokesman, ASP Anjuguri Manzah confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. He said the Commissioner of Police, Alkali […]

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Italian minister, parliamentary president join hundreds to mourn Nigerian migrant killed in racist attack

Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral Sunday of a Nigerian migrant who was killed by a right-wing football fan in a racist attack which has sparked much soul-searching in Italy. “He came to live in peace, he found death”, read one of the many messages left with flowers for Emmanuele Chidi Nnamdi, whose widow, dressed […]

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Portugal shock hosts France, wins European championship trophy

Substitute Eder scored in extra-time to give Portugal a 1-0 win over hosts France in the Euro 2016 final on Sunday as they secured their first major international title despite losing captain and talisman Cristiano Ronaldo to injury. Eder collected the ball in midfield, held off his marker and fired a low 25-metre shot past […]

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Ebonyi House of Assembly member to sell the new Prado SUV received from state governor, use proceed for the people

Maria Ude Nwachi, a Legislator in the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, was one of the beneficiaries of the Prado SUVs given out by the Governor to members of Ebonyi House of Assembly. However, Marie noted that although the car is their official entitlement, as done in all states, she plans on selling the car […]

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