New Born Baby Thrown in a Dust Bin

A 25-year old woman identified as Joy Tunde was on Tuesday nabbed after she confessed to have dumped her three days old baby to an uncompleted building.

Impersonators want Obasanjo Poisoned

Two persons posing as daughter of former President, Chief Olusegun Obsanjo and an intelligence officer respectively, were alleged to have approached Senator Buruji Kashamu, to assist him poison the former president over their face-off.

Enyeama may Face Punishment

Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama could face sanctions after questioning the suitability of the venue for his country's last Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Gov Emmanuel to auction A-Ibom’s Private Jet

Akwa Ibom  State governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, is not finding private jet ownership a worthwhile investment.

In view of Governor Emmanuel’s unfavourable disposition to the private jet acquired by his predecessor, Chief Godswill Akpabio to ease his movement outside the state, he is contemplating disposing of the aircraft.

Buhari: Strong Men have destroyed Nigeria Institutions

President Muhammadu Buhari regretted yesterday that those he regarded as ‘strong men’  have destroyed institutions in Nigeria but promised that his administration would do its best to ensure that institutions bequeathed to the country by the British colonial leaders were restored.

Cook drugs entire Family

Most times we live our lives carelessly in the hands of our Maids, Cooks, Nannies etc. without proper profile of these household employees.

Naija has gotten to that point where everyone needs to be extra careful.

New attacks on Nigerians in South Africa

The Nigerian Union in South Africa on Tuesday reported new xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other foreigners in Sternkopf, Namakwa Municipality, Northern Cape Province of South Africa.

FG to Start paying Unemployed Nigerians

The federal government is on the verge of fulfilling one of its campaign promises as the president Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is set to pay the poorest citizens across the country.

20 Escape Death As Truck Crashes Into Shop In Aba

Tragedy was averted in Aba, Abia State, Friday, as over 25 newspaper readers escaped death when a truck’s brake failed, crushed a tricycle and crashed into a fashion shop at MCC Junction, along Aba-Owerri Road.

Buhari Orders Release Of N4bn To Fight Boko Haram

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said he had directed that $21m out of the pledge of $100m which Nigeria made to the Multinational Joint Task Force be released within the next one week.

Timipre Sylva in EFCC Net Again

Apparently angered and disappointed by the dismissal of the money laundering charges it preferred against former Bayelsa governor, Timipre Sylva, by Justice A. R. Mohammed of the Abuja Federal High Court, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, released 50 fresh charges against the All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain.

MKO Abiola’s Inaugural Speech on June 11, 1994

June 12 a memorable date for the Nigerian Populace, a day to remember.

read full text of the Epetedo, Lagos proclamation delivered by the late M.K.O. Abiola on Saturday, June 11, 1994.

See What Federal and State Legislators earn

The decision to review the current salaries and allowances of the nations’ public office holders has received approval of many members of the public who have complained that Nigerian law makers were about the highest paid worldwide.

What your Hair says about your Health

You probably think about your hair on a daily basis-whether you’re having a good or a bad hair day or maybe wondering whether you should try a new style from the pages of your favourite magazine. But you might be missing clues that your hair is revealing about your health. Changes in your hair’s look, texture, or thickness can be signs of underlying health conditions.

Man Trekking to honour Buhari, missing

The police in Bauchi on Thursday declared missing, a middle-aged man who left on foot (solidarity trek) to Abuja, to attend the swearing-in ceremony of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Why Women prefer male condom

As the world marked the third annual Global Female Condom Day last year on September 16, 2014, more facts emerged as to why the female condom is yet to gain popularity comparable to the long existing male condom.

Buttocks injection: Woman Jailed for 10years

A woman has been jailed for at least 10 years over the death of a London dancer who had 19 litres of silicone injected in her buttocks.

Boko Haram kill 43, burn villages in Borno

Boko Haram gunmen killed at least 43 people and burnt down three villages in Borno state residents said Thursday, the latest in an upsurge of attacks by the Islamist militants.

MI Threatened Over Girlfriend

Rap royalty and Chocolate City Vice President for Music, Jude Abaga a.k.a, M.I, has disclosed that an unknown man is after his life.

NYSC Member Stabbed To Death

A youth corps member serving in a secondary school in Ezuhu Umuhu Okwuato autonomous community in Aboh Mbaise Council of Imo State has been murdered by yet to be identified assailants.

Producers kick against ban of Ogogoro nationwide

Producers of Ogogoro under the umbrella of Raw Gin Producers Association of Nigeria, RGPAN, has urged the federal government not to ban the local gin popularly called Ogogoro based on recent casualty recorded from its consumption in some states of the country.

Court Dismisses Charge Against Timipre Sylva

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has just dismissed a 42-count criminal charge pending against the Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva.

Why GEJ, Others Will Have To Wait Till 2016 For Severance Pay

Former President Goodluck Jonathan; his deputy, Namadi Sambo; immediate past ministers and presidential aides as well as non-returning federal lawmakers will wait till next year before collecting their severance allowances, investigation by The PUNCH has shown.

Tonto Dike: I used to Beg for Money to Eat

There are many sides to everybody. For Tonto Dikeh, it seems the side that is well known is the wild one.

Controversial as many may think this singer and actress is, she does have her subtle side and she laid it on the line for everyone to see in an Instagram post on Wednesday by telling whoever cares to listen her story of humble beginning.

5 Things Women Will Never Tell Their Men

Okay, we know the most common one: most women lie about the “O” word. But there are other things besides that the modern woman lies about. Very often!

Dismissed Army Officer Arrested for Robbery

Police in Lagos have arrested a member of a suspected robbery gang that usually wore military camouflage while robbing unsuspecting private and commercial vehicles trapped in traffic

Omotola: No man can handle me apart from my husband

Nollywood screen diva, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, is one actress who has continued to up her game. The entertainer who recently raised her voice to fight poverty alongside the likes of Waje and Yemi Alade for the ‘One campaign’   reveals why she is yet to produce her own movie, if she would allow her daughter venture into entertainment, and how she has stayed off scandals, among other issues.

A Man Needs To Be Confident To Tame Me - Ms Jaie

Janine Ayorinde Temitope Dada whose stage name is Ms Jaie, is a rising RnB artiste. She relocated back to the country from London to pursue her career in music. She gained attention when she was signed on to the now defunct Storm Records, releasing groovy songs like Kilon poppin, Korrect guy and Right Here.

NBA Suspends Amaechi's Attorney

The Port Harcourt branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has suspended the Rivers State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Mr. Worgu Boms over the lingering judicial crisis in the state.

Bride Price To Marry Malia Obama: 50 Cows, 70 Sheeps And 30 Goats

A Kenyan lawyer and animal lover proposed to marry President Barack Obama’s first daughter with 50 cows, 70 sheep and 30 goats.

Felix Kiprono told The Nairobian newspaper he had been fantasizing of  tying the knot with Malia Obama since 2008, and had stayed celibate since then. “I got interested in her in 2008. As a matter of fact, I haven’t dated anyone since and promise to be faithful to her. I have shared this with my family and they are willing to help me raise the bride price,” he said.

Kidnappers of Jonathan's Cousins Demand N50m Ransom

The kidnappers of Patience Egbeni and Kate Eni, cousins to President Goodluck Jonathan, have reportedly demanded N50 million ransom for their release.

Biafran National Guard calls for the release of detained MASSOB members

Biafran National Guard, BNG, a breakaway group from the Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has called on

Robber Arrested on Wedding Day

Olumide Asiyanbi, a suspected notorious robber, is not new in the business of making others cry by maiming and dispossessing them of their hard-earned monies and valuables.

Having participated in more than 10 different armed robbery operations, Asiyanbi has severally left behind sorrow, tears and serious psychological fear on his various victims.

The Change Begins

Since the telephone call you made, you have changed the course of Nigeria’s political history and for that you have earned yourself a place in our history, for stabilising multi-party democratic system and you have earned the respect of not only Nigerians but world leaders”.

Developments in funding the economy inherited by Buhari

As we continue to give independent review of what the administration of President Mohammadu Buhari is taking over from ex-president Goodluck Jonathan some issues in the private sector-driven economy that has defile solutions by successive governments at the centre appears worsening.

How Jonathan, NASS made concessions: Constitution Amendment

President Goodluck Jonathan was last night being waited upon to sign the Constitution Alteration Bill after a last minute agreement brokered by lawyers to the President and the National Assembly saw both sides make concessions in their month-long stand-off.

Children's Day Disaster

This year’s Children Day celebration was marred by tragedy at Gure town in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, as four female children were killed by lightening.

The lightening at Gure, a popular ancient town and the commercial nerve centre of Baruten council, struck during a downpour between 12 midnight of Tuesday and 1a.m of yesterday.

Two brothers builds a mobile web browser

The duo of Osine Ikhianosime and Anesi Ikhianosime have rekindled hope in the future of nigeria as they entered their names in the catalogue of application developers when they built a mobile web browser that is already in use globally.

Charly Boy Release Family Photos

Controversial Area Fada of Abuja entertainment, Charly Boy has infested his wife with his weirdness.

The former singer who is known for his bizarre fashion sense and photos, not forgetting his crazy statements is at it again.

Buhari's Inauguration faces Trial

Just as everything seems to be ready for Muhammadu Buhari’s May 29 inauguration, a Nigerian group has called on Abuja Federal High Court to stop the process.

The Advocacy for Societal Rights Advancement and Development Initiative on May 26 filed a suit to stop Mahmud Mohammed, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, from swearing in the president-elect, the The Punch reports.

Ernest Asuzu turns Begger

It was indeed a sorry sight at Shoprite, Surulere, Sunday when Daily Independent sighted popular Nollywood actor, Ernest Asuzu.

Kia Motors Now Found on Konga

Guess what, your dream car is actually now just a few clicks away. Yes, South Korean car dealer Kia Motors now have a store on Konga where brand new Kia cars are sold.

Remove Fuel Subsidy Now!

“I think the first duty of the incoming administration should be to remove fuel subsidy.

Enough of the thrash. For how long shall a few people continue to hold us by the jugular?” asked Jude in the CMS-bound bus.

Oshiomole: I'm Happy to remarry again

Apart from the superlative media coverage, glamour and the vastly dignified personalities which coloured the high profile wedding, between 63 year old, Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomole, and an amazingly young Lara Forte from Cape Verde Island,

Buhari to revoke Jonathan’s contracts to Ex-militants, OPC

Anyone who thinks that the administration of the incoming president, General Mohammadu Buhari would tolerate the surveillance of oil pipelines and waterways by private individuals or groups should better think again as there are now plans to discard the practice and revert to the use of conventional security agencies.

Images from Adams Oshiomole's Wedding

According to the popular saying: “Edo no dey carry last” Oshio Baba has shown it all today as the 63-year-old Edo state governor is married again five years after he lost his wife Clara to cancer.

Lady bathed with acid by ex-lover cries - Don’t let me die

Aladi Sule lies critically ill at  the Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja, Kogi State.  Her body is wrapped  in bandage,  from the head to the chest. Part  of her back and  her right leg are socked in foil. One of her eyes has been “eaten” by acid and her right ear is  rolled into a small  ball. Aladi’s critical situation is no  thanks to an  alleged angry ex-lover who  was said to have promised to destroy  her beauty and  fulfilled  his promise.

2 soldiers dead as explosion rocks barracks in Plateau

Two soldiers, yesterday, lost their lives while one  was injured in an explosion  at the armoury section of the Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, 3rd Armored Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba in Bassa local government area of Plateau State.

Jonathan Prays for Buhari's Govt.

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday prayed for the in-coming administration of General Muhammadu Buhari. The President has also admonished Nigerian leaders at various levels of government to be ready to make sacrifices for the growth of the nation, stressing that Nigerians should not allow the challenges of today to weigh them down.

The President failed for inexplicable reasons - Kwankwaso

Outgoing Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, now senator-elect, is, perhaps, one of the few governors who have built a solid political structure to outlast him.