Bankole's trial stalls

The sudden transfer of Donatus Okorowa, the presiding judge handling the trial of the former Speaker of the House of Representative, Dimeji Bankole has stalled the hearing of the criminal case.

Cynthia's corpse may be released on Monday

Cynthia Osokogu's family members may have to wait until next week for her corpse to be released to them, as the autopsy being conducted on the deceased may be concluded by Monday.

Taraba Flood: 5 Killed, 50 Declared Missing

A total of five person have been confirmed dead and more than 50 persons declared missing following torrential rains and flooding in Lau, Karim-Lamido and Gassol Local Government of Taraba.

Sack Okupe Now, ACN Tells Jonathan

The Action Congress of Nigeria has asked President Goodluck Jonathan to fire his newly appointed Senior Special assistant on public affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, hand him over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for immediate prosecution, and in addition apologise to Nigerians for appointing a person with an alleged criminal past as the nation’s public affairs spokesperson.

Gunmen attack All Saint Church in Gombe, kill Policeman

Gunmen on Sunday morning attacked the All Saints Catholic Church, Kanoyel in Gombe State, killing a policeman who was on duty at the church. A source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the gunmen arrived at the church premises when the parishioners were coming out of the service and fired at the policemen.

LASTMA Official's Death: I'm Innocent, Accused Female Banker Pleads - Thisday

The female banker with Stanbic IBTC , Mrs Yinka Johnson, accused of allegedly crushing to death 33-year-old Hammed Balogun, a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) official last Friday, Saturday maintained her innocence, blaming her travails on LASTMA officials, whom, she said, were out to use her as a scapegoat.

Sheik Gumi: Soldiers Are Fighting Innocent Muslims, Not Boko Haram - Sahara Reporters

Outspoken Islamic cleric, Sheik Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has demanded that the Nigerian government withdraw soldiers from violence-ridden northern cities because the government and soldiers are not really serious about fighting Boko Haram.

Lawan Stopped at Airport from Travelling Abroad - Thisday

The suspended Chairman of the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on the Monitoring of the Fuel Subsidy regime, Hon. Farouk Lawan, was Tuesday night barred from travelling out of the country at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.