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Olukoyede Restructures EFCC, Appoints Chief Of Staff, 14 Zonal Directors
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, appointed Mr. Michael Nzekwe as his Chief of Staff. He has also appointed Zonal Directors for each of the 14 Zonal Commands of the…
My journey not complete without you – Kizz Daniel begs 2baba for collabo
Singer Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe aka Kizz Daniel has showered encomiums on senior colleague 2Baba for his tremendous impact in the music scene. According to him, his success story won’t be complete without working…
I was close to suicide, says US President Biden
American President, Joe Biden, has revealed that he once considered suicide after losing his first wife, Neila and daughter, Naomi, in a car crash in Delaware in…
JUST IN: Many roasted, 100 vehicles burnt in Rivers East-West road explosions
Not less than 100 vehicles and unknown number of persons have been roasted in multiple explosions that occurred from fuel tankers at the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Rivers State. The incident, which…
Yahaya Bello: Abuja American School refunds $760,000 to EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has confirmed the receipt of the refund of $760,000 paid as advanced school fees by a former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello for his children at the American International…
Daughter of ousted Niger leader calls predecessor coup ‘mastermind’
A daughter of deposed Niger’s president Mohamed Bazoum on Friday accused his predecessor of being the “mastermind” behind the military coup that toppled her father nine months ago. Bazoum and his wife have been under…
Student driver crushes two siblings, motorcyclist to death in Ondo
Two siblings and a motorcyclist were killed after a speeding vehicle ran over them at Akungba Akoko, Akoko South West area of Ondo state. The siblings are Joshua Ogbeye 20yearsEniola Ogbeye 13years and the motorclist,…
Family of late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope releases burial date
The family of the late Nollywood actor, John Odonwodo, known as Junior Pope, has announced his burial arrangements. The 43-year-old actor tragically lost his life on April 10 in a boat accident on the River Niger…
Liverpool reach agreement for Arne Slot to become new manager
Liverpool reached an agreement with Feyenoord on Friday for Arne Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp as manager, British media reported. The Press Association said that a compensation package for the 45-year-old, who had two…
VAT revenue rose from N347bn to N549bn under Tinubu – FAAC Report
The total revenue that accrued to the coffers of the government from Value Added Tax between October 2023 and March 2024 increased by 58 per cent, Saturday PUNCH investigation has shown. This was contained in the various…
Saudi Arabia warns hajj pilgrims against patronising fake companies offering cheap services
The Saudi Arabia ministry of hajj and umrah has warned intending pilgrims against patronising fraudulent companies offering cheap services for the forthcoming 2024 pilgrimage. In a statement on Friday, the ministry…
Nigerian Breweries shareholders approve N600bn capital raise
Shareholders of Nigerian Breweries Plc have approved a N600 billion capital raise through a rights issue to reduce its debt burden. The decision was taken at the 78th annual general meeting (AGM) of the company on…
Iheanacho, Ndidi promoted back to EPL with Leicester City
Leicester City gained promotion back to the English Premier League (EPL) on Friday night. The 2016 EPL champions were relegated last season. The Foxes’ promotion was confirmed following Queens Park Rangers’ 4-0 win over…
Court stops Rivers from withholding local govt allocations
A Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Rivers State Government from withholding the allocations of the 42 local government areas in the state pending the determination of the suit before it. Justice James…
How Renewed Yoruba Nation Agitation Unsettles South-West
Agitation for succession is not new in the South-West geopolitical zone but the resurgence in recent times is fueling suspicion on the motive behind the agitators, Daily Trust reports. Sunday Adeyemo Igboho known simply as…
Despite Finance Minister’s Claims, FG Borrowed N3.8 Trn From CBN In 6 Months – Data
In the last six months of 2023, the Federal Government of Nigeria received an additional N3.8 trillion in what appeared to be a fresh Ways and Means borrowing,…
Order your men to stop insulting Wike or we’ll deal with you – FCT minister’s associate warns Gov…
Tension is brewing in Rivers State as Bright Amaewhule, a loyalist of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, warned the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, over alleged insults directed towards Wike.…
You can’t destabilise my govt, Benue gov warns ex-govs
Benue State Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, on Friday asked his predecessors to refrain from interfering in his administration, saying that they have had their own term. The governor gave the warning while briefing…
Yahaya Bello: Court orders EFCC boss, Olukoyede to appear over alleged contempt
A Kogi High Court in Lokoja on Friday ordered the Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, to appear before it on May 13 to show why he should not be committed to prison for allegedly disobeying its order. Justice I.A. Jamil of…
Yahaya Bello responds to EFCC’s allegations on $720k school fees payment
Former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has released a statement to clarify what he deemed misleading regarding allegations surrounding the payment of school fees for his children. Recall that the controversy began on…
Cardoso what’s wrong? Nigerians ask questions as naira depreciates further
The downward trend of the naira against the dollar has prompted Nigerians to pose questions to Yemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria about the…
Police Arrest Herbalist Who Severed Baby’s Head During Delivery In Katsina
The Katsina state command of the Nigerian Police force has arrested one Ahmadu Usman, 55, of Farfari village, Batagarawa LGA, Katsina, in connection with a suspected case of culpable homicide. While parading the suspect,…
Tinubu Appoints Astute Banker, Jim Ovia Chairman of Nigerian Education Loan Fund
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Jim Ovia, CFR, renowned banker and businessman, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan…
Three die in Kano building collapse
Three persons have been confirmed dead following rescue operations at a collapsed building in the Kuntau area of Gwale Local Government of Kano State. Reports say two more people were rescued from the collapses…