The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Aisha Alkali Wakil, popularly known as ‘Mama Boko Haram’ before Borno State High Court, Maiduguri.
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah and his company, Capital Oil and Gas Limited, have been arraigned before the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos over indebtedness of N135bn to the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday launched the National Security Strategy 2019, restating that his administration is committed to improving on education, health and security in his second term.
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos has ordered the Federal Government to recover pensions and allowances paid to former governors serving as ministers and senators.
Nigeria's Odion Ighalo joined Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang alongside seven other stars as the final nominees for the 2019 African Footballer of the Year.
The Shiloh 2019 with Breaking Limit as its theme will start on Tuesday, December 3rd and end on Sunday, 8th with a live broadcast from Canaanland, Ota.
United States President Donald Trump has referred to a Nigerian painter, Creative_Doks, as "a wonderful artist" after the artist tweeted a portrait of the American leader.
The Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, begins its annual Shiloh programme for 2019 on Tuesday, December 3, at the Faith Tabernacle in Ota, Ogun state, Southwest, Nigeria.
As the Muhammadu Buhari government keep on with the N-Power scheme, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, has said the Home Grown School Feeding programme is one of the Federal Government’s top priorities, Concise News reports.
A Nigerian journalist based in the US, Gimba Kakanda, has appealed to the Federal Government to pay N-Power beneficiaries their October stipends, Concise News reports.
As the world commemorates the International Day for Persons Living with Disabilities on Tuesday, an NGO, Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), has described corruption as the major cause of poverty in Nigeria.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday urged traditional rulers to sensitise their subjects towards attitudinal change against vote buying and selling.
A former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, in Lagos on Wednesday advised Nigerian churches to stop patronising the rich with questionable source of wealth.
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has forwarded second list of 36 commissioner nominees to the Cross River House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.
The presiding pastor of the Life House Ministry, Ojo, Lagos, Benjamin Akinsanya has been arrested and arraigned before the Igbosere Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly hiring assassins to kill a female pastor over alleged spiritual popularity tussle.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the list of withdrawn certificates of candidates who took its exam held as far back as December 1992 and 1993.
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has underscored the importance of electoral reforms in Nigeria, noting that without it, the party may find it difficult to participate in future elections.
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the nomination of Senator Suleiman Nazif as the new Deputy National Chairman, North.
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike was on Monday declared duly elected by the Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, throwing out the appeal filed by the defeated governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) Victor Fingesi.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been advised to legalise electronic voting which is said to enhance credible and transparent elections in the country.
Joseph Kunini and Hamman-Adama Abdulahi were on Monday elected by members of the Taraba State House of Assembly as the new Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively.
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the Bauchi State governorship election, Mohammed Abubakar, has vowed to go to the Supreme Court to challenge the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Bala Mohammed.
The winner of the Kogi West senatorial election, Senator Smart Adeyemi, has promised to provide quality leadership and representation for the district for which he said the people had lacked in the last four years.
The Acting President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Olamide George has allayed the fear that the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) may sanction the country following the suspension of Ibrahim Gusau.
Jose Mourinho's Tottenham have lost for the first time as Marcus Rashford scored twice to give Manchester United a 2-1 win over their former manager on Wednesday.
Gabriel Jesus' ability to step up and fill the void left by the injured Sergio Aguero has never been in doubt within the Manchester City squad, Pep Guardiola has insisted.
Arsenal interim manager Freddie Ljungberg intends to seek the advice of Arsene Wenger and Sven-Goran Eriksson as he prepares for his second game in charge of the club.
Tottenham Head Coach, Jose Mourinho has explained that he lived at the Lowry Hotel during his time as Manchester United manager because he was pleased residing in "an amazing apartment".
After facing backlashes over 'unironed' clothes, legendary music producer, Don Jazzy has taken to Instagram to inform his fans that he ironed his clothes.
Former BBNaija housemate Tokunbo Idowu, better known as Tboss has wished she could turn back the hands of time, while penning a tribute to her late father, Vincent Idowu.
World’s most popular streaming service, Spotify has unveiled its list of most-streamed artistes of the decade, with Drake claiming the top spot and Ed Sheeran coming second.
Former BBNaija housemate, Diane Yashim has earned much accolades for herself after she shared a clip from her debut Nollywood production in a movie titled "The therapist".
Ace rapper and former Chocolate City boss, M.I Abaga has attacked Minister of State for Labour, Festus Keyamo for slamming those opposing social media bill.
The World Bank has warned that Nigeria risks becoming home to 25 per cent of the world's poor people in 10 years unless it revives its economic growth.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said the country's financial system is becoming stronger with capital buffers and liquidity in the sector improving.
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the issuance of a Sovereign Guarantee N200bn loan to the Bank of Industry (BoI), Concise News has learned.
The Chairman of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Tony Elumelu has said job creation, and inclusive growth are areas which African development agenda should be focused on.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday said that Nigeria’s inflation for the month of October has risen by 0.36 basis points year on year to 11.61 percent.
The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM), says the current hike in price of cooking gas might persist if activities of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Terminal Owners and Off Takers is not checked.
The finance bill submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari will ensure that dividends paid from the profits of oil companies will no longer be tax-exempt if passed by the National Assembly.
South African Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, a prominent anti-apartheid activist and Nobel laureate, is back in hospital due to a “stubborn infection,” his foundation...
US President Donald Trump cancelled on Wednesday a planned final news conference scheduled for after the NATO summit, following two days of sharp disputes with allies.
Democrat Kamala Harris announced on Tuesday that she is ending her 2020 White House bid following a period of campaign turmoil and disappointing fundraising that saw her fail to break out of a crowded field.
The US government has proposed a wave of tariffs on French goods Monday as they released a report finding that a new French tax on American digital services represents a barrier to trade.
Eleven people were wounded in a shooting early Sunday in New Orleans’ French Quarter, a popular tourist hub, US police said, adding that two of the victims were in a critical condition.
Armed police shot a man on London Bridge after several people were stabbed on Friday, reviving memories of a terror attack two years ago that killed eight.
Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are stepping aside as leaders of the Internet behemoth they founded 21 years ago, ending an extraordinary run that saw them build one of the world’s most valuable and influential companies.
Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump did not discourage him from banning political ads on the social media platform during a secret meeting in October.
Twitter is updating its global privacy policy to give users more information about what data advertisers might receive and is launching a site to provide clarity on its data protection efforts, the company said on Monday.
China will require telecom operators to collect face scans when registering new phone users at offline outlets starting from Sunday, according to the country’s information technology authority.
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies to comply with ongoing transition of all government operations to digital platforms that will enhance efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery, and promote more inter-agency synergy.
UNESCO's National Coordinator for Media and Information Literacy, Dr Olunifesi Suraj, has faulted plan by the Nigerian Government to regulate social media, saying the move could result in national insecurity.
The Comptroller, Imo Command of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), David Ringshum, has advised irregular migrants to register during the oncoming Migrant e-Registration scheduled to start in the state on Nov. 26.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed says the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), Guild of Editors and their members have more to gain with the Federal Government’s plan to sanitise the social media space.
The World Health Organisation on Wednesday said that malaria still infects millions of people every year and kills more than 400,000 – mostly children in Africa – because the fight against the mosquito-borne disease has stalled.
Director General of National Agency for Food Drugs and Administration Control (NAFDAC) says the agency has put in place measures towards averting dangers associated with the use of pesticides and agrochemicals in Nigeria.
Doctors in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, have said that they rejected the new minimum wage announced by the state government because it is below the expectations of civil servants.
First co-chairman of Coalition of Civil Societies Network on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (COCSNHAN) has asked governments at all levels to consider HIV/AIDS as a national security problem.
Dr Mohammed Salihu, Medical Director, National Orthopaedic Hospital Dala (NOHD), Kano, says the hospital now receives patients from aboard for joint replacement, spine surgeries and other specialised orthopaedic surgeries.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it has given Novartis the go-ahead to begin marketing Adakveo, otherwise known as crizanlizumab for sickle cell therapy.
Dr Olatoye Ogundipe, a gynecologist, on Wednesday, says the gender of a child is not determined by the sex position or duration contrary to beliefs by some people.
A Pharmacist, Mrs Rotkang Okunlola, has cautioned Nigerians against drinking water (sachet, bottled and dispensing jugs) and soft drinks that are kept under the sun, saying that this could be detrimental to their health.
A Consultant Gynaecologist, Dr Richardson Ajayi, has advised medical doctors to always draw a line between their job and the quest to make profit running private medical outfits.
Twenty-nine people have died from an outbreak of yellow fever in Bauchi state, northeast Nigeria, according to the Primary Healthcare Development Agency.
A Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Anthony Okonkwo, on Wednesday called on Nigerians to cut down on the consumption of livestock products to reduce the effects of methane on humans.
Manchester United’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday at Old Trafford means they have won just 18 points in the English Premier (EPL) League this season; their fewest after 14 games of a top-flight campaign since 1988-89 (18), when they went on to finish 11th in the table.
With the recent incertitudes the Muhammadu Buhari government's N-Power initiative is engulfed in, beneficiaries seem not to have 100% faith in the scheme anymore, this author observed.
Although Nigerians unanimously condemned xenophobic attacks against its citizens in South Africa, worst forms of xenophobic attacks are launched by Nigerians against fellow country men, writes in Public affairs commentator Reuben Rine.