Category Archives: Nigeria
BREAKING: Gunmen Kill Retired DIG Ningi
A retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Mr. Abubakar Saleh Ningi has been killed in Kano by yet to be identified gunmen, THEWILL can report. Retired DIG Ningi was shot along Sauna Kawagi road in Kano metropolis on Tuesday
BREAKING: Gunmen Kill Retired DIG Ningi
A retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Mr. Abubakar Saleh Ningi has been killed in Kano by yet to be identified gunmen, THEWILL can report. Retired DIG Ningi was shot along Sauna Kawagi road in Kano metropolis on Tuesday
FG Suspends Dana Air’s Operating Licence
The Federal Government on Tuesday suspended the operating licence of Dana Air, following Sunday’s crash of its MD83 jet in Iju Ishaga, Lagos. The entire 153 passengers and crew onboard the aircraft perished as well as an unspecified number of
FG Suspends Dana Air’s Operating Licence
The Federal Government on Tuesday suspended the operating licence of Dana Air, following Sunday’s crash of its MD83 jet in Iju Ishaga, Lagos. The entire 153 passengers and crew onboard the aircraft perished as well as an unspecified number of
Names Of Passengers On The Dana Flight Manifest
Onyeka Anyene; Hurria Lawal; Maimuna Anyene; Bakisumiadi Yindadi; Ebuka Enuma; Oluchi Onyeyiri; Sunday Enuma; George Moses; Ogechi Njoku; Noah Anyene; Kamsiyona Anyene; Stanford Obrutse; Kaiyenotochi Anyene; Okeke Hope; Rev. Ayodeji Cole; Ngozi Cole; Noah Anyene; Ailende Ehi; Oluwasegun Funmi Abiodun;
Names Of Passengers On The Dana Flight Manifest
Onyeka Anyene; Hurria Lawal; Maimuna Anyene; Bakisumiadi Yindadi; Ebuka Enuma; Oluchi Onyeyiri; Sunday Enuma; George Moses; Ogechi Njoku; Noah Anyene; Kamsiyona Anyene; Stanford Obrutse; Kaiyenotochi Anyene; Okeke Hope; Rev. Ayodeji Cole; Ngozi Cole; Noah Anyene; Ailende Ehi; Oluwasegun Funmi Abiodun;
UNILAG Shut Down
The Senate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Wednesday announced the suspension of all academic activities in the institution. The Senate further issued an ultimatum to all students to vacate the University’s premises by 11am and instructed the school
UNILAG Shut Down
The Senate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Wednesday announced the suspension of all academic activities in the institution. The Senate further issued an ultimatum to all students to vacate the University’s premises by 11am and instructed the school
MMIA Blast Update: “There Was No Bomb,”
A luggage abandoned by a British Airways passenger triggered panic at the International wing of the Murtala International Airport in Lagos according to Nigerian civil aviation officials. Soon as the police anti-bomb unit was called to handle the luggage, rumor
MMIA Blast Update: “There Was No Bomb,”
A luggage abandoned by a British Airways passenger triggered panic at the International wing of the Murtala International Airport in Lagos according to Nigerian civil aviation officials. Soon as the police anti-bomb unit was called to handle the luggage, rumor
Breaking News: Blast Rips Through Lagos Airport
A massive explosion ripped through the cargo wing of Lagos airport in Nigeria’s commercial capital today and witnesses said they feared there would be casualties. “The explosion tore through the building,” a witness told Reuters. “The place is till on
Breaking News: Blast Rips Through Lagos Airport
A massive explosion ripped through the cargo wing of Lagos airport in Nigeria’s commercial capital today and witnesses said they feared there would be casualties. “The explosion tore through the building,” a witness told Reuters. “The place is till on
Ex-Nigerian Striker, Rashidi Yekini Dies
We can confirm this evening that former African Player of the year, Rashidi Yekini is dead. He died at the age of 49, family sources said he died after a brief illness. Yekini would be buried in his hometown, Offa,
Ex-Nigerian Striker, Rashidi Yekini Dies
We can confirm this evening that former African Player of the year, Rashidi Yekini is dead. He died at the age of 49, family sources said he died after a brief illness. Yekini would be buried in his hometown, Offa,
Holy Slap Case: Bishop Oyedepo Fails To Appear In Court
The founder of the Living Faith Christian Church International, David Oyedepo, failed to appear in court on Wednesday when the suit filed against him for slapping a young lady during a church service last year was mentioned at the Ogun
Holy Slap Case: Bishop Oyedepo Fails To Appear In Court
The founder of the Living Faith Christian Church International, David Oyedepo, failed to appear in court on Wednesday when the suit filed against him for slapping a young lady during a church service last year was mentioned at the Ogun
Boko Haram Publishes Video Of Suicide Bombing Of Nigeria Newspaper, Threatens Others
A radical Islamist sect published a video Tuesday showing a smiling suicide bomber drive into the offices of a major Nigerian newspaper and blow himself up, an attack that killed at least three people and made journalists a new target
Boko Haram Publishes Video Of Suicide Bombing Of Nigeria Newspaper, Threatens Others
A radical Islamist sect published a video Tuesday showing a smiling suicide bomber drive into the offices of a major Nigerian newspaper and blow himself up, an attack that killed at least three people and made journalists a new target
Gunfire, Blasts As Nigerian Forces Raid Islamist Base
Gunfire and explosions rang out through Nigeria’s main northern city of Kano on Tuesday as Nigerian forces battled Islamist militants in a raid on one of their hideouts, witnesses and the military said. Residents of the Sabuwar Gandu area of
Gunfire, Blasts As Nigerian Forces Raid Islamist Base
Gunfire and explosions rang out through Nigeria’s main northern city of Kano on Tuesday as Nigerian forces battled Islamist militants in a raid on one of their hideouts, witnesses and the military said. Residents of the Sabuwar Gandu area of
Explosion In Jalingo
An explosion has been reported in Jalingo, capital of Taraba State. The incident occurred near government offices in the city. Parts of the finance ministry were affected by the explosion. The explosion which occurred about 9 a.m. appeared to have
Explosion In Jalingo
An explosion has been reported in Jalingo, capital of Taraba State. The incident occurred near government offices in the city. Parts of the finance ministry were affected by the explosion. The explosion which occurred about 9 a.m. appeared to have
Group Set To Start Pornography Movement In Nigeria
According to Ascology, a German-Nigerian firm, AgroVulce says it will start a recruiting and structuring process into launching Internet and Movie pornography in Nigeria very soon. The group indicated its readiness to launch a major pornographic website only featuring Nigerian
Group Set To Start Pornography Movement In Nigeria
According to Ascology, a German-Nigerian firm, AgroVulce says it will start a recruiting and structuring process into launching Internet and Movie pornography in Nigeria very soon. The group indicated its readiness to launch a major pornographic website only featuring Nigerian
Iraq Wants Nigeria To Reopen Embassy In Baghdad
Iraq has called on Nigeria to re-open its embassy in Baghdad to further strengthen relations between both countries. Nigeria and Iraq closed their respective embassies in 2003, but Iraq re-opened its own in 2007 after the war in that country.
Iraq Wants Nigeria To Reopen Embassy In Baghdad
Iraq has called on Nigeria to re-open its embassy in Baghdad to further strengthen relations between both countries. Nigeria and Iraq closed their respective embassies in 2003, but Iraq re-opened its own in 2007 after the war in that country.
Explosion Rocks Bayero University Kano Worship Centre
Several explosions and a gun attack occurred this morning in Bayero University, Kano. Current casualty figures stand at fourteen dead. The explosions were centered at Theatre 2, near the Sports Complex of the old campus where Catholics were holding morning
Explosion Rocks Bayero University Kano Worship Centre
Several explosions and a gun attack occurred this morning in Bayero University, Kano. Current casualty figures stand at fourteen dead. The explosions were centered at Theatre 2, near the Sports Complex of the old campus where Catholics were holding morning
How Thisday’s Kaduna Office Bomber Arrested
The suspected Boko Haram member who drove a bomb-laden car into the Kaduna office of Thisday today was arrested by vigilant bystanders, before he could flee the scene. It was gathered that after the suspected bomber parked a Honda Civic
How Thisday’s Kaduna Office Bomber Arrested
The suspected Boko Haram member who drove a bomb-laden car into the Kaduna office of Thisday today was arrested by vigilant bystanders, before he could flee the scene. It was gathered that after the suspected bomber parked a Honda Civic
Bomb Blasts Hit Media Houses
A suicide bomber forcefully drove a jeep into the ThisDay Newspaper office building, Jabi, Abuja at about 11a.m. on Thursday and detonated a bomb. The Chairman, Editorial board of ThisDay, Segun Adeniyi, said two security men and the suicide bomber
Bomb Blasts Hit Media Houses
A suicide bomber forcefully drove a jeep into the ThisDay Newspaper office building, Jabi, Abuja at about 11a.m. on Thursday and detonated a bomb. The Chairman, Editorial board of ThisDay, Segun Adeniyi, said two security men and the suicide bomber
Bomb Blast Hits ThisDay Building In Abuja
There was pandemonium in Jabi, Abuja on Thursday morning when a bomb explosion rocked This Day Newspaper building. The bombing was said to have been carried out by a suicide bomber who drove into the media house before detonating the
Bomb Blast Hits ThisDay Building In Abuja
There was pandemonium in Jabi, Abuja on Thursday morning when a bomb explosion rocked This Day Newspaper building. The bombing was said to have been carried out by a suicide bomber who drove into the media house before detonating the
Reps Seek Prosecution Of Diezani, Ali, Others
The House of Representatives yesterday demanded the prosecution of the NNPC board headed by Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and the defunct PPPRA board led by former PDP chairman Ahmadu Ali over their roles in managing fuel subsidy funds. Lawmakers yesterday
Reps Seek Prosecution Of Diezani, Ali, Others
The House of Representatives yesterday demanded the prosecution of the NNPC board headed by Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and the defunct PPPRA board led by former PDP chairman Ahmadu Ali over their roles in managing fuel subsidy funds. Lawmakers yesterday
Serial Child Rapist Arrested In Lagos
Forty five year old Abubakar Sulaiman, a suspected serial rapist, has been charged before the Ikeja Magistrate Court, Lagos for allegedly raping children. Police officers attached to the Area M police command filed a two-count-charge against the petty trader at
Serial Child Rapist Arrested In Lagos
Forty five year old Abubakar Sulaiman, a suspected serial rapist, has been charged before the Ikeja Magistrate Court, Lagos for allegedly raping children. Police officers attached to the Area M police command filed a two-count-charge against the petty trader at
Live Updates: House Debates Fuel Subsidy Probe Report (Day Two)
14:32 House adopts the final recommendation, 62. 14:28 Members considering the last remcomendation. So far, no member have outrightly opposed any of the recommendations. 14:25 Recommedations 54 to 61 adopted. Apparently exhusted, members minimize debates. 14:22 Recommendations 45 to 53
Live Updates: House Debates Fuel Subsidy Probe Report (Day Two)
14:32 House adopts the final recommendation, 62. 14:28 Members considering the last remcomendation. So far, no member have outrightly opposed any of the recommendations. 14:25 Recommedations 54 to 61 adopted. Apparently exhusted, members minimize debates. 14:22 Recommendations 45 to 53
17 Oil Marketers Get Second Chance To Defend Selves
A furious House of Representatives bent back Tuesday to offer a fresh hearing to oil firms indicted in the fuel subsidy report for not attending the first inquiry, momentarily bowing to a concern that had threatened to cast controversy on
17 Oil Marketers Get Second Chance To Defend Selves
A furious House of Representatives bent back Tuesday to offer a fresh hearing to oil firms indicted in the fuel subsidy report for not attending the first inquiry, momentarily bowing to a concern that had threatened to cast controversy on
Live Updates: House Debates Fuel Subsidy Probe Report
REFRESH THIS PAGE TO BE UP TO DATE 15:16 All adopted recommendations adopted today have been approved by the House. The House adjourns to Wednesday at 11 am to continue from recommendation 36. There 62 recommnedations. 15;15 The House is back in
Live Updates: House Debates Fuel Subsidy Probe Report
REFRESH THIS PAGE TO BE UP TO DATE 15:16 All adopted recommendations adopted today have been approved by the House. The House adjourns to Wednesday at 11 am to continue from recommendation 36. There 62 recommnedations. 15;15 The House is back in
Subsidy Probe: Akintola Williams Deloitte, Adekanola To Face ICAN Panel
The two accounting firms terminated by the Ministry of Finance for their failure to properly audit the companies involved in the fuel subsidy scheme will soon face a panel at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Messrs Akintola
Subsidy Probe: Akintola Williams Deloitte, Adekanola To Face ICAN Panel
The two accounting firms terminated by the Ministry of Finance for their failure to properly audit the companies involved in the fuel subsidy scheme will soon face a panel at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Messrs Akintola
Prof. Tam David-West: Jonathan Embarrassing Nigerians
A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Prof. Tam David-West, yesterday criticised President Goodluck Jonathan for embarrassing the nation through his constant gaffes. He criticised Dr Jonathan for saying the Nigerian Army was below international standards. Speaking with The Nation in
Prof. Tam David-West: Jonathan Embarrassing Nigerians
A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Prof. Tam David-West, yesterday criticised President Goodluck Jonathan for embarrassing the nation through his constant gaffes. He criticised Dr Jonathan for saying the Nigerian Army was below international standards. Speaking with The Nation in
Gunmen Abduct Access Bank Manager
The whereabouts of the Regional General Manager of Access bank, Yemi Odunsanya, remains unknown, after gunmen kidnapped him on his way to church on Sunday. It was gathered that gunmen riding in a yet to be ascertained vehicle, double crossed
Gunmen Abduct Access Bank Manager
The whereabouts of the Regional General Manager of Access bank, Yemi Odunsanya, remains unknown, after gunmen kidnapped him on his way to church on Sunday. It was gathered that gunmen riding in a yet to be ascertained vehicle, double crossed
Honourables Call NNPC Spokesman “Chief Denial Officer”, Televised Debate Takes Off Today
In reaction to the press statement released by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) stating that the subsidy report was altered, the Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Zakari Mohammed has called upon the NNPC
Honourables Call NNPC Spokesman “Chief Denial Officer”, Televised Debate Takes Off Today
In reaction to the press statement released by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) stating that the subsidy report was altered, the Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Zakari Mohammed has called upon the NNPC
Renewed Subsidy Protests Threat: Federal Government Increase Security In Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park
Following the public uproar that trailed the release of the adhoc Committee on Fuel Subsidy Investigation’s report, the Federal Government has begun to increase security in strategic areas where the Occupy Nigeria protests were quick to mushroom last January. Police
Renewed Subsidy Protests Threat: Federal Government Increase Security In Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park
Following the public uproar that trailed the release of the adhoc Committee on Fuel Subsidy Investigation’s report, the Federal Government has begun to increase security in strategic areas where the Occupy Nigeria protests were quick to mushroom last January. Police
We Won’t Resign Over House Subsidy Report, Say Alison-Madueke, NNPC Boss
In spite of the allegations of massive corruption linking their offices to the shoddy management of fuel subsidy fund, Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, and the Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Austen Oniwon, say they are
We Won’t Resign Over House Subsidy Report, Say Alison-Madueke, NNPC Boss
In spite of the allegations of massive corruption linking their offices to the shoddy management of fuel subsidy fund, Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, and the Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Austen Oniwon, say they are
Pension Fraud: N35million Traced To NYSC Member’s Account, Bankers Indicted
The Chairman of the Economic and financial crimes commissions (EFCC) Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, has taken steps to ensure the effective prosecution of the officials of the various banks in Abuja, who aided the plundering of the pension money. A source,
Pension Fraud: N35million Traced To NYSC Member’s Account, Bankers Indicted
The Chairman of the Economic and financial crimes commissions (EFCC) Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, has taken steps to ensure the effective prosecution of the officials of the various banks in Abuja, who aided the plundering of the pension money. A source,
Reps Threaten Jonathan Over Fuel Subsidy Cabal
The House of Representatives has threatened to sever all legislative relationships with President Goodluck Jonathan, including refusing to pass the 2013 budget, if the Executive fails to implement the recommendations of its committee probing the fuel subsidy regime. The committee
Reps Threaten Jonathan Over Fuel Subsidy Cabal
The House of Representatives has threatened to sever all legislative relationships with President Goodluck Jonathan, including refusing to pass the 2013 budget, if the Executive fails to implement the recommendations of its committee probing the fuel subsidy regime. The committee
