PHOTOS: Scene of Ojuelegba truck accident
Three people have been confirmed dead after piles of plywood fell off a truck on the Ojuelegba Bridge, Lagos State, on Tuesday. It was learnt that officials of the Lagos …
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Power generation increases as NNPC fixes damaged pipeline
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says power generation to the national grid increased to 3,876.9MW on Monday. Ndidi Mbah, TCN spokesperson, who announced this on Tuesday, said the increase …
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INFOGRAPHICS: FG released N1.5trn of projected N2.2tn for capital expenditure in 2017
The federal ministry of finance says a total of N1.58 trillion was released for capital expenditure in the 2017 fiscal year. According to a statement released on Tuesday by the …
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Buhari govt has ordered recruitment of ex-Boko Haram members into police, army – CAN
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned the Buhari Government against implementation of a directive on alleged recruitment of repentant Boko Haram members. CAN said it …
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We have modified Fayemi… he’s now smart and intelligent – Tinubu tells Ekiti voters
Ahmed Tinubu, chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says Kayode Fayemi, the party’s candidate in the Ekiti governorship election, is smarter and more intelligent. According to NAN, Tinubu said …
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Abacha $322m loot to be disbursed directly to Nigerians – FG
The FG has revealed final preparations are being made to disburse $322 million late General Sani Abacha loot directly to Nigerians. This was made known to newsmen by the National …
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2018 World Cup: Eagles hold crisis meeting …as Rohr plans changes
The Super Eagles held a crisis meeting behind under-fire Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr on Monday night as they try to turn things around their precarious position at the Russia 2018 …
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Meet the billionaires of Nigeria’s Tech Space
Nigeria’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector is probably not as big as what is obtainable in Silicon Valley. We do not have the likes of Google, Facebook or Apple …
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Biafra: IPOB plans referendum, prints ballot papers
The Indigenous People of Biafra has announced plans to hold a referendum towards the ‘peaceful restoration’ of the defunct Republic of Biafra. IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful, in a statement on …
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‘Ronaldo €18.8m tax fine too small’ – Officials
Officials at Spain’s tax authority have called for “reconsideration” of the deal done with Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo. Earlier this week, sources told ESPN FC that an agreement with tax …
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Auditors to get N8.7bn for recovering N58bn into Federation Account
Auditors who helped to recover N58bn into the Federation Account are to receive N8.7bn for their efforts, investigation has revealed. The amount represents 15 per cent of the recovery, which …
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Deploy SARS To Fight Boko Haram, Group Urges FG
A pressure group, “Every Nigerian Do Something Positive Development Initiative” has urged Federal Government to redeploy the Police to curb terror attacks of Boko Haram and herdsmen in the country. …
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Fed Govt to build 94 ranches in 10 states
•NEC okays N179b for 10-year plan Ninety-four ranches are on the way in 10 states prone to herdsmen/farmers clashes. The National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo …
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‘You can’t kill Aare Ona Kakanfo and get away with it’ – Alaafin of Oyo
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, on Monday said the recognition of June 12 by President Muhammadu Buhari depicts justice for the death of Aare Ona Kakanfo, MKO …
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Govt opens battle to retrieve N138b trapped in 17 banks
*Firms, individuals hold NHIS cash *Posers for Executive Secretary Over N138 billion National Insurance Health Scheme (NHIS) cash is trapped in 17 banks, financial companies and individual pockets from January …
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Jack Wilshere to leave Arsenal for free
Midfielder Jack Wilshere has announced he will leave London club Arsenal when his contract expires at the end of June. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Wilshere – who came …
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Missing OOU Student And Her Boyfriend Found Dead After Going On a Date About A Month Ago (Photos)
A female student of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, was declared missing in May, after she went on a date with her boyfriend, Adebisi Oriade a.k.a. Oh Dollar. …
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Abuja-based ex-Israeli minister arrested for allegedly spying for Iran
Gonen Segev, a former energy minister in Israel, has reportedly admitted contacts with Iran after being arrested in a suspected spying operation, local reports in Israel said. Mr Segev lived …
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Ekiti 2018 : Osinbajo, Tinubu, Oyegun lead party chieftains for Fayemi election
Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday, led creme de la creme in the All Progressives Congress to Ekiti to kick-start the campaign for the candidate of the party in …
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Senegal records Africa’s first win, defeats Poland
Senegal recorded Africa’s first points and win with a 2-1 win over Poland in their opening game of Russia 2018. Coached by Alou Cisse, the captain of the Senegalese side …
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