If not for Lagos, I would’ve been chasing lizards as native doctor in south east – Joe Igbokwe

Joe Igbokwe, the Special Adviser for Drainage and Water Resources to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has confessed that he would have been a traditional doctor in the … Read More

Soldiers, 10 policemen, others killed in gunmen attacks

Gunmen went on a killing spree in different parts of the country yesterday, leaving many deaths in their trail. The bodies of 30 soldiers were allegedly evacuated following a terrorist … Read More

Prof Ango Abdullahi lost eldest son, Isah

Isah Ango Abdullahi, the eldest son of Prof. Ango Abdullahi, Chairman, Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has died following a brief illness. A family member told newsmen that his son died … Read More

Farmers in Kaduna communities pay N400m to terrorists to access farmlands, says community leader

Alhaji Zubairu Abdulra’uf, a community leader from the Birnin Gwari Emirate Council in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, lamented that members of the communities in the area … Read More

Nigerian governor reveals person Atiku should’ve consulted before choosing running mate

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has revealed that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), should have consulted Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom … Read More

Stop imposing politicians on Nigerians – Falana tells Nigerian courts

Femi Falana (SAN), the human rights lawyer, Thursday, sent message of warning to Nigerian courts to “stop imposing politicians on Nigerians”. Falana said: “the involvement of the courts in the … Read More

COEASU suspends academic activities in Adeyemi College of Education

MOUTHPIECE NGR reports that academic activities have been paralyzed at the Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, ACE. This came following the four weeks warning industrial action the National leadership of … Read More

NLC threatens nationwide protest over continued ASUU strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has threatened to embark on one-day nationwide protest to compel the Federal Government to find solutions to contending issues with staff unions. Mr Ayuba Wabba, … Read More

Lagos gov, Sanwo-Olu approves increase in public transport fare

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has welcomed and approved an increase in bus fares for all Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Standard Routes with effect from July 13. The … Read More

Portable bows to pressure, surrenders self to police in Ogun, over physical assault

Habib Okikiola, a popular Nigerian singer professionally known as Portable has surrendered himself to the Ogun State Police Command headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta. This came following a police order that he … Read More

Let me travel abroad for medical treatment – Okorocha begs court over money laundry trial

Senator Rochas Okorocha has sought an order of a Federal High Court, Abuja, granting him leave to travel to the United States (U.S.) for medical treatment. Report has it that … Read More

Unknown gunmen attack police checkpoint in Enugu, kill two officers

Some unknown gunmen have launched attack on a police checkpoint around the Gariki area in Enugu. Two police officers were lost to the attack on Thursday, as they were shot … Read More

Nigerian governor declares death penalty for bandits, signs bill into law

Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has backed death penalty for those accused and convicted for kidnapping, banditry, cattle rustling and cult activities in the state. The number one … Read More

Gunmen kill 13, kidnap two Chinese expatriates in Niger

Thirteen persons have been murdered at a mining site in Ajata-Aboki in Gurmana Ward of Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State. The thirteen victims include seven mobile policemen and six … Read More

My govt will not compromise on welfare of Nigerians– Buhari tells Nigerians in Portugal

President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday night in Lisbon, Portugal, assured Nigerians of a free hand to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The Nigerian leader reaffirmed the seriousness of his government … Read More

Funke Akindele’s marriage collapses, as husband, JJC Skillz announces divorce

The Nigerian rapper and filmmaker, JJC Skillz, has declared the end of his marriage to Funke Akindele-Bello, his wife. MOUTHPIECE NGR recalls that the Nigerian rapper had in April falsified … Read More

Atiku reacts to Fayose’s call for southern presidency in 2023

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the comment of the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, that the next presidency … Read More

Sultan announces July 9 Eid al-Adha

Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, Wednesday, announced July 9 as Eid al-Adha. MOUTHPIECE NGR observes that during Eid al-Adha, majority of Muslims will attend the special prayers held … Read More

Makinde secures scholarship for LAUTECH students in Isreal 

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde’ has secured scholarship opportunity for students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso.  This was disclosed via his twitter handle monitored by MOUTHPIECE NGR … Read More

They’re shooting our people in captivity – Families of kidnapped Abuja-Kaduna train passengers cry for help

The relations and families of the kidnapped passengers of the Abuja/Kaduna train have cried out on the reported shooting of victims in captivity. The families made this revelation while having … Read More