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Makinde's campaign group asks EFCC to probe alleged sale of ministerial appointments

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate a claim that some ministers paid billi... Read More


Six killed in another Plateau attack as governor vows to track down killers

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- At least six people have been killed in an attack on Gero community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, with Governor Caleb Mutfwang saying investigators have reco... Read More


Police arrest man in viral video preaching religious intolerance, violence

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The Zamfara State Police Command on Tuesday arrested the man caught in a viral video preaching religious intolerance and violence against Christians in Enugu and Plateau states. T... Read More


JIBWIS disowns viral video preaching violence, religious intolerance; demands probe

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The Jama'atu Izalatil Bid'ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) has distanced itself from a viral video of a group in its First Aid Group uniform chanting threats to Christians. In the v... Read More


Police arrest two suspects over alleged murder of step-brother

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The police in Cross River State have arrested two suspects for allegedly killing their step-brother in Yakurr Local Government Area of the state In a statement on Monday, the poli... Read More


Family announces burial arrangements for Nigerian actor Steve Echendu

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The family of late actor Steve Echendu has announced his burial arrangements. His death was announced hours after veteran actor Francis Duru's passing sent shockwaves through the ... Read More


Lawmakers move to make formal identification compulsory for renting apartments in Abuja

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The Senate on Tuesday resolved to initiate legislation requiring tenants in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, to present valid means of identification before renting apar... Read More


Police arrest 35-year-old man over alleged rape of 11-year-old girl

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The police in Cross River State have arrested a 35-year-old man over the alleged rape of an 11-year-old girl in Yala Local Government Area of the state. Police said the suspect, O... Read More


Ebola: WHO expresses hope as cases surpass 10,000, deaths near 5,000 in DRC

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed hope that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) can be contained, despite confirmed cases of Bundibugyo... Read More


2027: Wike's Rainbow Coalition unveils adopted candidates in Rivers, backs Tinubu's second term bid

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State has unveiled its preferred canddiates for the 2027 general elections, with politicians from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Pro... Read More