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Tenant allegedly brings in soldiers to brutalize gate man (Video)

A Nigerian man identified as Wale has been called out by his co tenants for allegedly bringing in some unidentified soldiers to brutalize their gateman. According to a lady who reported the incident on social media, the man initially attacked ...

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From now, we’ll call Buhari Major General – The Punch

A Nigerian National Daily, Punch has shared a notice which gave off its stand on the alleged lawlessness witnessed in President Buhari’s administration.   In a notice titled “Buhari’s lawlessness: Our Stand”, Punch stated that it will “henceforth prefix Buhari’s name with ...

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Rivers State University final year Law student reportedly stabbed to death

  Matilda Itonyo Mark, a final year student of Law Department in Rivers State University has been stabbed to death in her apartment in Port Harcourt. According to reports, the 24-year old deceased was said to have been raped and ...

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Nigerian senate probes CBN over N20trn un-remitted stamp duties

The Senate has mandated its Committee on Finance to investigate the non-remittance of over N20 trillion into the Federation Account by Central Bank of Nigeria, an amount collected as stamp duties from Banks and Financial Institutions in the country.   ...

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Lagos courts to go digital in 2020 – Attorney-General

As part of measures to ensure speedy dispensation of justice in Lagos, the administration of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu is to oversee a digital reform of courtrooms in the state. Speaking during a media parley on Tuesday at the Ministry of ...

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Obaseki disowns Ize-Iyamu’s defection rally in Benin

The crisis rocking the Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), worsened on Tuesday, as embattled Governor Godwin Obaseki, denied knowledge of a rally planned by the party to hold in Benin City, on Friday. This is even ...

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Governor Ganduje stopped from constituting Council of Chiefs and usurping powers of Kano kingmakers by court

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has been stopped from constituting the Kano State Council of Chiefs and appointment of its members, days after he appointed Emir of Kano Malam Muhammad Sanusi II as Chairman of the Council of Chiefs.   Justice Ahmed T. Badamosi of Kano ...

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Sowore’s re-arrest: Respect rule of law, US tells FG

The UK government has reacted to the drama which played out at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday December 6, just before Omoyele Sowore was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) while his trial ...

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“Sometimes it’s better to quit” – Akin Alabi advices

  Lawmaker, Akin Alabi has said there are times when quitting is best. The NairaBET founder tweeted:- “Winners don’t quit is a quote that has been misunderstood. Some people think just by sticking with something is enough for it to ...

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19-year-old who set girlfriend ablaze to be persecuted by Lagos state government

  The Lagos state government has reportedly taken over the prosecution of a 19-year-old self acclaimed ‘yahoo boy’ who set his girlfriend on fire. According to a report by Sun News, the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. ...

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Fake medical doctor jailed for 54 years in Adamawa

  A fake medical doctor identified as Ibrahim Mustapha has been jailed for 54 years by a High court sitting in Yola, Adamawa State. The judge Justice Nathan Musa gave the judgements following Mustapha’s admittance of guilt in a 9-count ...

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You stepped on toes – FIRS Acting Chairman, Aina tells Fowler

Abiodun Aina, the Acting Executive Chairman of the  Federal Inland Revenue Service disclosed that the outgoing Chairman of the revenue agency Babtunde Fowler, stepped on toes during his tenure.   Aina who thanked Fowler for transforming FIRS during the handover ceremony on Monday ...

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Buhari appoints Edward Adamu, CBN deputy gov, as AMCON chairman

  President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Edward Adamu, deputy governor for corporate services at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as the chairman of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). This was contained in a letter sent to the ...

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Gospel act, Moses Bliss survives terrible car crash (photo)

Gospel singer, Moses Bliss, popularly known for his song “Too faithful” was recently involved in a ghastly motor accident in Abuja.   The singer who came out unhurt from his damaged car took to Instagram to say; ‘My testimony is ...

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Leaked document shows Tunde Fowler asked for his tenure to be renewed but it was declined

A Leaked memo signed by Tunde Fowler, erstwhile chairman of  Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, showed he asked for his tenure to be renewed by President Buhari but it was denied.   In the letter with reference number FIRS/EC/CWOSGF/0476/19/006 and dated ...

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Man banished for impregnating daughter twice in Anambra (photos)

Residents of Okofia, Otolo Nnewi in Anambra state have banished a man in his 60s for reportedly impregnating his daughter twice.   In photos shared on Facebook, the elderly man who is allegedly from Okija in Ihiala Local Government Area had palm fronds tied ...

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“On this day 14 yrs ago, my life almost ended at 16” Kechi Okwuchi remembers the tragic plane crash that took 108 lives

Kechi Okwuchi took to Twitter on the 14th anniversary of the plane crash that nearly killed her, to remember the victims of the Sosoliso plane crash.   The now 30-year-old America’s Got Talent alumna, was one of the 110 people ...

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