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“Under my watch, no part of Nigeria will be ignored” – Buhari assures

Buhari assured delegates from Ugep Kingdom, Cross River State, who were on a visit to the State House on Tuesday.

Police arrest suspect using shrine, witches to defraud ‘troubled’ victims in Osun

An alleged fraudster using a dreaded shrine to swindle victims had been arrested in Osun.

“He was funny, hardworking, and incredibly kind” – Family of Nigerian pastor’s son killed by US police mourn

For the Okobi family, nothing can be more agonising than seeing their son die at the hands of police officers.

Police kill Nigerian pastor’s son in the US

A Nigerian man, Chinedu Okobi, has become the latest victim of police brutality in the United States.

8 Yaba College of Technology students face charges over alleged involvement in cultism

The students were arraigned in court on Tuesday over allegations that they were members of Eiye cult group.

Man, 32, damages 78-year-old woman’s privates during rape attack in Niger

Rilwanu Salisu admitted to the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Minna that he indeed committed the crime.

Death toll in tsunami tragedy in Indonesia nearly hits 2,000

Nearly 2000 deaths have been recorded in the tsunami that rocked the Sulawesi island of Indonesia late September.

Rev Fr. Fraser, Nigeria’s longest serving missionary, dies aged 87

Rev Fr. Angus Fraser, the founding principal of Mount Saint Gabriel’s college in Makurdi, Benue State, has died.

Existing structures on waste management do not align with mega city vision – Ambode

Ambode admitted that existing structures reveal deficiencies that do not align with his vision of a smart city.

NDLEA arrests 30 for drug related offences in Gombe, rehabilitates 10

About 30 persons have been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for drug trafficking offences.

INEC warns parties, politicians not to begin campaigns until 90 days before election day

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has warned all political parties and their candidates to desist from campaigning for votes until November.

Oby Ezekwesili: Fearless activist aiming to make history as Nigeria’s first female president

Obiageli Ezekwesili has every right to believe she stands a chance to become Nigeria’s number one citizen.

Fake wine producer arrested while searching for unsuspecting customers in Lagos

An alleged adulterated fruit wine seller, Ifeanyi Udeh has been arrested by the Lagos police.

EFCC arraigns man for defrauding retired Navy officer of N180m

Mohammed Sanni Zubair was arraigned before the court in Abuja on Monday for allegedly defrauding a retired Navy officer.

Lagos police arrest 5 suspected trans-border robbers who raided haulage company’s warehouse

Police say the 9-man robbery gang was led by a 33-year-old Cameroonian national, Ahmed Ibrahim.

Court arraigns woman for allegedly selling baby for N650,000 in Abuja

Akwaja Adaeze was arraigned before the court over allegations that she abducted and sold a minor for N650,000.

Fayose reportedly nursing plans to dump PDP

Outgoing Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose is reportedly nursing plans to dump the People’s Democratic Party anytime soon.

WATCH: “Nigeria is not easy for anybody” – Police officer says, as he allegedly extorts offender

A police officer has been caught on camera saying that “Nigeria is not easy for anybody” after he allegedly extorted his victim.