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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


GTCO posts 12% drop in nine-month profit amid soaring costs

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) reported a 12.2 per cent decline in net profit for the nine months to September, compared to the corresponding period of last year, as mountin... Read More


PenCom urges SMEs to remit workers' pensions, plan for retirement

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has urged small business owners to remit workers' pension contributions as required by law and make retirement planning a priority rather t... Read More


Ebola: How much have Nigerian states allocated to emergency preparedness?

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Nigeria's first confirmed case of Ebola in more than a decade has raised questions about how prepared state governments are to detect and contain the virus before it spreads throug... Read More


Ekiti: Oyebanji, INEC close case as tribunal adjourns for adoption of addresses

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Tuesday tendered key documents before the state Election Petitions Tribunal in defence of his victory at the 20 June governorship election... Read More