Catholic Church Vows To Sue Fayose

The Catholic diocese of Ekiti has threatened to sue the State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, over the recent education development levy imposed on primary and secondary pupils in both state-owned and private schools in the state.

We Paid Faan Over N18.9bn – Arik Air

Arik Air has revealed that it had paid over N18.9 billion, as airport charges since 2006 till date, into the coffers of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)

Kaduna seeks death sentence for 50 Shi’ites

members to death for allegedly causing the death of a soldier.

CJ to Judge: Continue hearing on forgery suit against Gov Ikpeazu

AGAINST speculations that Justice S. M. Shuaibu has been stopped from hearing the alleged tax forgery case against Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Ibrahim Auta, has said that the judge should continue and conclude the matter.

Police arrest woman, 60, for buying five babies at N5m

A 60-year-old woman, Asabi Adebayo, has been arrested by the police in Oyo State for allegedly buying five babies at N5million from Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.

‘The world lost a creative icon': Prince fan Barack Obama pays tribute to the legendary singer

President Obama has revealed he and Michelle were Prince fans as he paid tribute to the ‘creative icon.’

Parents protest sale of Lagos schools’ playing field

Some parents of students of three public schools in the Ifako Ijaiye area of Lagos State on Thursday protested against the planned takeover of the playing field of three schools by a company in the area.

Naira falls sharply as presidency denies currency swap deal with China

The naira took a downward swing on Thursday after federal government's disclosure that there was 'no yuan swap' deal signed by Nigeria and China.

Clinton targets young voters with new fundraising group

U.S. Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton launched a bid on Thursday to draw young voters and small donors to her campaign, targeting the strengths of her rival, Bernie Sanders, as she looks ahead to the general election.

US finds ‘longest’ drug tunnel on California-Mexico border

US authorities have uncovered what they believe to be the longest ever cross-border drug trafficking tunnel connecting Mexico and California, a statement said.

NIMASA: EFCC traces N316m to perm sec’s account

Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity, Mr. Clement Iloh.

Congratulations Solange Beyoncé’s Sister Is Reportedly Pregnant! Check Out Photos!

MediaTakeOut is reporting that Solange, Beyoncé’s baby sister, is pregnant with her second child.
There has been no official word from Solange at this time.

Why my wife and I- both white evangelicals – gave birth to black triplets

This past Sunday, my gorgeous wife – a white evangelical, like me — gave birth to our beautiful African-American triplet daughters whom we adopted as embryos. These sweet girls will hopefully soon be coming home to meet their 3-year-old African-American brother and 2-year-old biracial sister, both of whom we adopted as infants. The normalcy of this paragraph is something I have come to take for granted. Yet what seems to us to be the logical outcome of being pro-life is still something that to others often needs much explaining.

Man from Jersey City Posts Video of Him Providing Oral Sex to a Cat!

These are the kind of situations that are going to cause some right wing legislator to introduce a bill that controls the Internet.

WWE legend Chyna is found dead at home aged 45 of a ‘possible overdose’ after a career as the most dominant female wrestler of all time

WWE wrestling legend Chyna has died at the age of 45 after a suspected overdose, reports claim.

Bullion van’s N5m : Ambode gives two police officers N250, 000 each

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday compensated two police officers with commendation letters and N250, 000 cash each, for the recovery of N5 million which fell-off a bullion van around Alausa, Ikeja.

Why I Choose Arsenal Above My Beloved Barcelona - Golden Eaglets Star, Kelechi Nwakali

World Cup-winning Golden Eaglets captain, Kelechi Nwakali, has revealed why he chose to sign to play for Arsenal even though he is a Barcelona fan.

Sanders raises more cash but Clinton makes campaign dollars go further

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton has spent about $15 per vote so far in the race for the party's nomination, less than her rival Bernie Sanders, who spent $22, according to campaign finance reports filed on Wednesday.

Uproar at CCT over Saraki’s application to disqualify judge

The Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja was during the proceedings early Thursday thrown into turmoil over the fresh application filed by the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, asking the chairman of the tribunal, Danladi Umar, to disqualify himself.

Oil higher as IEA expects biggest non-OPEC output fall in 25 years

Crude prices firmed on Thursday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) said 2016 would see the biggest fall in non-OPEC production in a generation, helping to rebalance a market dogged by oversupply.

PDP Convention: l won’t vie for any position, says Metuh

National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olisa Metuh, has said he will not be vying for any position in the party at its national convention slated for May 21 in Port Harcourt.

Breaking: Senate Bows To Pressure, Dumps Bid To Amend Code Of Conduct Act

The Nigerian Senate has dumped its bid to amend the Code of Conduct Act, which it initiated about a week ago, following criticisms from the civil society and the public.

Fear envelopes two Benue communities as crisis consumes four

There is palpable fear in Okpokwu local government area of Benue state where four persons believed to be natives of Okpoga and Ingle were killed in a clash between a gang of suspected armed robbers and members of the vigilante group in the area.

Annan Charges African Leaders To Quit Office Upon Expiration Of Tenure

One time Secretary-General of the United Nations, UN, Mr. Kofi Annan has pleaded with leaders of African countries to quit office when their mandated term expires. He also advised them to avoid excluding opposing voices so that elections can cease to be one of the major causes of conflicts witnessed on the continent.

Toddler, 2, dies in daycare van after being left in the vehicle for over three hours as grieving mother reveals school was run by her AUNT

A toddler died of hyperthermia on Monday after being left in a daycare van for more than three hours.

Woman is left with third degree burns after e-cigarette explodes in her jeans pocket

A Queens woman says she was badly burned when an electronic cigarette battery exploded in her jeans pocket while she was parking her car.

CAF disqualifies Kenya from U-20 AFCON qualifiers

Abuja – The Organising Committee for the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations has disqualified Kenya from the 2017 edition for fielding five ineligible players against Sudan.

Nigeria Customs seize N572 million worth of goods in 3 months

The Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’, Lagos, of the Nigeria Customs Service said it has seized smuggled and contraband goods worth N572 million between January 2016 and the first week of April.

Falana drags Fulani herdsmen to ICC, ECOWAS Court

Human Rights Activist Chief Femi Falana (SAN) would on Monday, 25th of April,  file a case of genocide and ethnic cleansing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in Hague and the ECOWAS Court, against Fulani herdsmen for their continued massacre of the innocent people and farmers in Jukunland, of Southern and Central Taraba State, in North Eastern part of Nigeria.

My entire body felt sticky': Victim testifies against ‘plane pervert who covered her entire body in lotion as she slept and whispered that he loved her’

A New Jersey woman who was molested while she slept by a male passenger on a 13-hour flight testified Monday in court about the shocking incident where she woke up to find that her body and private parts were covered with hand lotion.

Attack: Nigeria Union in South Africa tasks FG on citizen protection

Port Harcourt – The Nigeria Union in South Africa has urged the Federal Government to protect its citizens in that country, following another an attack on Nigerians in Cape Town.

30-year-old scrap collector rapes pupil, gives her N200

THE NEWS GRID learnt that Owolabi lived in the same neighbourhood with the parents of the victim.

Your Questionable Conducts Show You Need Spiritual Help – Apc Tells Fayose

Publicity Secretaries of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in South-West states have advocated spiritual assistance for Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state, saying he is in dire need of it to overcome his mental condition that is negatively altering the workings of his mind.

Fuel crisis: 39m litres of PMS distributed nationwide – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, said, yesterday, 1,194 truckloads of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, comprising 39.4 million litres of the products were distributed across the country.

You can’t summon CCT judge, SERAP tells Senate

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on the leadership of the Senate to “immediately withdraw the unconstitutional summon for Justice Danladi Umar, Chairman Code of Conduct Tribunal to appear before its Ethics Committee, as the Senate can’t arrogate to itself the power to summon judges without violating constitutional safeguards.”

Ekweremadu Cannot Be Our Anti-corruption Ambassador – Efcc Recants

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has denied naming the Deputy President of the Senate, Chief Ike Ekweremadu, as its anti-corruption ambassador, stressing that the agency's National Assembly Liaison Officer, Suleiman Bakari, went beyond his assignment by decorating Ekweremadu.

Sumner Redstone's granddaughter throws support behind billionaire's ex in court battle

Sumner Redstone's granddaughter has broken ranks with her rift-ridden family and now supports the billionaire's ex-girlfriend in a bitter court battle over his mental competency.

BREAKING: Buhari meets ministers over budget

Buhari meets ministers over budget.

Badeh: Efcc’s Witness Admits Making Conflicting Statements

Retired Air Commodore Salisu Yushau, testifying in the trial of the case of the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, at a Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday admitted making conflicting statements.