Jos posting was not demotion – Mbu

The new Commandant of the Police Staff College, Joseph Mbu, has said his posting to the college was not a demotion or punishment as being speculated in some quarters.He spoke with journalists after he resumed work at the college on Monday.

Edo councilors lock out council boss over bailout fund

Councilors in Egor local government area of Edo State on Monday locked out the council boss, Victor Enobakhare, over non-disclosure of actual amount received from Federal Government’s fund.

Malaysia closes schools over poisonous smog

Malaysian authorities have ordered a two-day closure of most schools in the country to protect children from a thick, noxious smog caused by smoke from burning forests in Indonesia.

Man loses wife in Abuja bomb blast, just one year after their wedding

27 year old Samuel Abolarin who got married only last year, lost his wife, mother in law and brother in law in the Abuja bomb blast. Narrating his ordeal to Channels TV, Samuel said

Nigerian Army Vows To End Boko Haram By December

The Nigerian Army today said no amount of distractions would deter it from ending the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria by December. 

Housemaid Jailed For Stealing Boss’ Underwear, Other Valuables

An Igbosere Magistrate’s Court has sentenced a housemaid, identified simply as Vivian, to two months’ imprisonment for stealing her mistress’ sets of underwear and other valuables

National News Headlines - 5/10/2015

PM NEWS

*Olokun festival will boost tourism development, cultural integration 'Adams

*Customs impound poultry products valued at N30.1m

*Cashew farmers made good profit in 2015 season 'Association

*Do not comment on Saraki's trial ' Group urges traditional rulers

*El-Rufai lied, Jonathan didn't spend billions on Independence Day, say Ex-Minister

Oyo APC rejects Shittu for minister

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the nomination of Mr Adebayo Shittu  from the state for minister.The party, in a statement yesterday, said Shittu would not serve the interest of the people, adding that he is not a team player.

Boko Haram suicide bomber attack police station, kill one police officer

A suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber this morning killed a police officer who tried to stop him from attacking a police station in Southeastern Niger republic. The suicide bomber and three others were seen approaching the police station when they were stopped by the deceased police office

Alleged bribery: UK tells Buhari of Diezani’s arrest

President Muhammadu Buhari  has been told of former Minister of Petroleum Resources Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke’s arrest in Britain.