NSCIA Asks Muslims To Look Out For New Moon To End Ramadan
The Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) on Tuesday night asked Muslims to look out for new moon on Wednesday night to mark the end of the ongoin
George W. Bush Undergoes Emergency Heart Surgery
Former U.S. President George Bush is recovering in hospital after undergoing emergency heart surgery. The Republican was operated on at the Texas Health Presbyt
PHOTOS: Fashola's Father Buried
The remains of Alhaji Ademola Fashola, the father of the Governor of Lagos State, were this afternoon laid to rest at the Vaults and Gardens Cemetery, Ikoyi, La
Tinubu Goes For Knee Surgery In US
As stated by a short statement from the media officer of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, one of the national leaders and founders of Nigeria's new political party, t
Governor Fashola Father's Death: President Jonathan Sends Condolences
PRESS RELEASE On behalf of himself, his family, the Federal Government and the people of Nigeria, President Goodluck Jonathan conveys sincere condolences to Gov
Nigeria Declares Thursday And Friday As Public Holidays
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared the 8th and 9th of August public holidays to mark the 2013 Eid-el-Fitri celebration. This is contained in a state
Governor Babatunde Fashola's Father Dies
Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola of Lagos state has lost his father, Alhaji Ademola Fashola. He died overnight at age 79 after a brief illness. Governor Fashola
3 Nigerian Journalists Killed In Motor Accident
As stated by eyewitnesses from the scene of the tragic accident that killed 3 Nigerian journalistson their way back from a meeting on Friday, the victims who di
PHOTOS: Petrol Tankers Explode In Alausa, Lagos
More photos below Reports say three petrol tankers on Thursday night exploded in Alausa, at the premises of a trailer park in Lagos. The location is stated to b
PHOTOS:Fire Outbreak At Mouka Foam Warehouse In Lagos
A fire outbreak at the Mouka Foam industry in Ikeja, Lagos on Wednesday, destroyed one of the company's warehouses. More pictyres below... Witnesses say the fir
Nigerians In Kenya Protest Government Harrasment And Intimidation
Nigerian nationals living and doing business in Kenya yesterday held a protest match over what they called "harassment by the Kenyan government", The
UNN Student Found Dead In Lagos Hotel
Few days ago, the dead body of Florence Ugwu a student of UNN (University of Nigeria, Nsukka) was discovered at a high-class hotel in Lagos State. The body of t
South African Man 'Too Fat' To Live In New Zealand – Immigration Officials
Authorities in New Zealand have told a South African chef he is too fat to be allowed to live in the country. Immigration officials stated Albert Buitenhuis, wh
Patience Jonathan's Mom Dies In Road Accident
On Monday, the news of the death of Mrs. Iwari-Oba, the mother of the wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, spread in Port-Harcourt, the Rivers State c
Arik Air London Passenger Slumps And Die At MMIA Lagos Airport
A transit passenger on Arik Air flight en-route London-Lagos-Owerri yesterday slumped and died at the remodelled domestic Terminal One of the Murtala Muhammed A
Asari Dokubo Defends Under Age Marriage Law In Nigeria 'We Muslims Can Marry Girls Of Any Age'
Asari Dokubo, the leader of Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force, got more than what he bargained for after voicing his support for the legalization of under-age
Kate Henshaw Turned 42 Today!
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw is a year older today. The beautiful mother of one celebrated her 42nd birthday with friends and family today. The actress has co
Attack On Abacha's Daughter For Calling Wole Soyinka An 'Empty Professor'
Fatima Gumsu Sanni Abacha, one of the daughters of the late dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha, has faced heavy criticism after lashing out at Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wol
Abuja Slum Near CMB Market On Fire
A popular slum located behind the CMB Market in the Accra's Business District was on fire yesterday. Scores of makeshift structures serving as accommodation are
Al-Mustapha Still In Service – Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army on Monday indicated that it would likely re-absorb Major Hamza Al-Mustapha into the service following the dismissal of a murder suit against h