Tuesday, 5 January 2016

72-year-old man remanded in prison for selling Indian hemp

A 72-year-old man, Samuel Akhigbe, on Tuesday, pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawful dealing in banned drug brought against him at a Federal High Court in Lagos.

I’m leaving Bayern for the Premier League – Pep Guardiola


Pep Guardiola has revealed he did not extend his contract at Bayern Munich because he wants to manage in the Premier League.

Nnamdi Kanu and wife welcome baby boy

Wife of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Uchechi Kanu, on Tuesday gave birth to a baby boy.

National News Headlines-05/01/2016

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*Abia Gov Tussle: Ikpeazu Heads For Supreme Court

*Lassa Fever Cases Recorded In Nasarawa

*NIMET Predicts Dust Haze Weather, Reduced Visibility For Today

*IMF Boss Lagarde In Nigeria Over Naira Devaluation, Subsidy

*Arms Deal: EFCC Moves To Arrest PDP Spokesman, Metuh

*2016: Airliners Foresee Difficult Year, Seek FG Intervene In Fuel Cost, Dollar Sourcing

*Telcos Subscriber Figures Rise 11.9% In 12 Months ' NCC

FG records N520bn shortfall in tax revenue in 2015

The Federal Government earned a total of N2.92tn from taxes in the first nine months of 2015, statistics obtained from the Federal Inland Revenue Service have revealed.

Lagos to install 10,000 CCTV cameras across the state

Lagos state government says it has concluded plans to install 10,000 CCTC cameras across the state.

Don’t embark on industrial action – Kwara APC begs teachers

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kwara State has appealed to the leadership of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in the state to suspend its plan to embark on industrial strike action over non-payment of salaries.

Thinking about having a midnight snack? It could wreak havoc on your memory

Late night snacks could have a negative impact on your learning and memory abilities, according to a new study.

Lagos gang leader killed during New Year robbery

A gang leader, identified only as Isiaka, has been shot dead in the Okobaba, Adekunle area of Lagos State, while robbing motorists on January 1.

CJN defends appointment of 30 judges

Days after 30 judges took oath office, the nation’s Chief Justice, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, has offered explanation why the judges’ appointment was inevitable.