Police detain jobless youth for attempted suicide, court grants N200,000 bail

An unemployed man, Solomon Okon, has been in police custody for over a month for allegedly drinking a poisonous substance. It was learnt that the 21-year-old, who was a porter…

Prayers alone can’t heal Nigeria – Archbishop Ibezim

The Archbishop, Province of the Niger, and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Alexander Ibezim, has described Nigeria as a sick country that prayers may not heal. He stated this…

Court dismisses suit seeking to stop appointment of 21 judges

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed a suit opposing the appointment of 21 persons on the list of 33 candidates recommended to the President, Major General Muhammadu…

UPDATED: FG LIFTS BAN ON EMIRATES AIRLINES

The Federal Government has lifted the ban stopping Emirates Airlines from operating in Nigeria. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, announced this via his Twitter handle on Wednesday. He tweeted,…

MY MOTHER DIED OF CARDIAC ARREST ON MY FATHER’S BIRTHDAY- DAVIDO

Multiple award-winning artiste, Davido, has revealed the cause of his mother’s death. The Fem singer stated that his mother died of cardiac arrest on his father’s birthday. He stated that…

BREAKING: FEC okays N13.08trn 2021 budget estimate

The Federal Executive Council has approved a budget estimate of N13.08trn for the 2021 fiscal year. The fiscal document was approved at a meeting of the council on Wednesday presided…

QUEEN OF ENGLAND CONGRATULATES NIGERIA @60— PRESIDENCY

The Presidency on Wednesday said the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, has sent a message of felicitation to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Nigeria’s 60th independence…

naf names buildings after arotile, nine other late officers

The Nigerian Air Force has named a two-block of 4 x 2 bedroom married officers accommodation at the NAF Base in Abuja after the late first female fighter pilot, Flying…

just in lagos cancels independence day parade

The Lagos State Government has cancelled the planned parade for the Independence Day celebration. A statement from Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, also noted that other activities…

judges’ appointment: lawyer withdraws suit against buhari

A Lagos-based lawyer, Lawrence Nnoli, says he is withdrawing a suit he filed in July against the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), over the delay in the appointment of…