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‘Engines were tampered with’ — Osun speaks on averted crash of Adeleke’s plane
The Osun government says the engines of a plane boarded by Ademola Adeleke, governor of the state, and some of his aides on September 5, were tampered with. In a statement on Sunday, Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to…
We are waiting for Obasanjo to ‘bark like a dog’
Nigeria’s former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, courts controversy like a moth to flies. I once asked him why he was this mischievous. He looked at me and smiled and pulled my hands in a playful gesture as we walked…
BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Jamila Ibrahim youth minister, Olawande as minister of state
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Jamila Bio Ibrahim as the minister of youth. The president also nominated Ayodele…
TCN Fire Incident: Kebbi Gov Seeks Probe Over Alleged Sabotage
Governor Nasiru Idris of Kebbi State has called for investigation into the fire incident that gutted the two transformers of the Transmission Company of Nigeria amid rumours surrounding what triggered it. The…
Fountain Of Life Church Names Actor Jimmy Odukoya As Successor Of Late Father
The Fountain of Life Church (TFOLC), has announced Jimmy Odukoya, the son of Bimbo and Taiwo Odukoya, as the senior pastor of the church. This was made known on Sunday during the church service. Pastor Taiwo Odukoya,…
It’s a lie, we never arrested Mohbad – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has denied ever arresting or detaining the late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (a.k.a Mohbad). The denial came against the backdrop of an alleged rumour making…
Sanwo-Olu appoints Akiolu’s son, Muri-Okunola’s brother into juicy positions
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Prince Fatiu Adegbola Akiolu as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA). He also…
We didn’t tell flood victims to remain indoors – Libyan official
An official in eastern Libya has denied allegations that many of those killed in devastating floods last weekend were told to stay in their homes. Othman Abdul Jalil, a spokesperson for the Benghazi-based government,…
NNPCL, Indorama seal $7bn deal for 800mscf of gas
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, weekend, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Indorama Energy Pte Limited for the supply of about 800 million cubic feet of gas that will see the…
Inter thump AC Milan 5-1 in Serie A derby
Inter Milan laid down an early title marker on Saturday by handing out a 5-1 derby hammering to AC Milan and going it alone at the Serie A summit. Four wins from their opening four matches have Inter leading the pack…
Floods wreak havoc in Lagos, Delta, Anambra, sweep away motorcyclist
Floods due to torrential rainfalls have left many across the country in gruelling situations. The floods, wreaking havoc in parts of Lagos, Delta and Anambra states among others, displaced scores from their homes,…
FG will set up transit schools for 11,000 displaced children: Betta Edu
The federal government says it plans to set up transit schools for 11,000 schoolchildren in Niger that were displaced by banditry and other violent crimes in the state. Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and…
No terrorist, bandit, criminal should be spared, CDS Musa tells commanders
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, has charged operational commanders to ensure that no terrorist, bandit or criminal is spared in their various areas of responsibility. Mr Musa gave the directive…
Impeachment: Senator lists Senate President Akpabio’s ‘sins’
Amid talks about an alleged possible impeachment plan for Senate President Godswill Akpabio, there are claims that some federal lawmakers are polarised over his leadership in the upper chamber. Speaking on the…
Suspend my pension, allowances – Niger ex-gov writes state govt, reveals reason
Former Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger has written to the state government to suspend his pension and other allowances enjoyed by former governors. In a letter on Saturday, September 16, to the state government seen by…
Atiku, Obi responsible for Tinubu’s victory – Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has spoken yet again at the recently concluded presidential election. He said that the electoral victory of President Bola Tinubu was helped by the separation of Peter…
Emefiele resigns as CBN governor paving way for Cardoso’s appointment
The suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, resigned from his post last month, according to a report by Reuters.…
CBN probe: Emefiele’s driver, 19 apex bank officials quizzed
Many NIRSAL, NSPMC, NIBSS executives undergo interrogation No fewer than 20 persons with links to the Central Bank of Nigeria…
Why Obasanjo disgraced Oyo monarchs – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo has reacted to an alleged verbal assault former President Olusegun Obasanjo meted out to some traditional rulers on Friday, September 15. The APC in a statement released on…
Six governors, seven ministers join Tinubu for 78th UNGA
Six state governors, seven ministers and some senior aides will accompany President Bola Tinubu to the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States of America (USA), today. This would…
Allow us present sole candidate for Alaafin stool, royal houses plead with Makinde
The nine royal families in Oyo which have been excluded from producing the Alaafin since 1859 have pleaded with Governor Seyi Makinde to allow them present a sole candidate for the throne this time as a matter of…
Davido sent N2m, I only saw N1m – Mohbad’s dad makes stunning revelations
The bereaved father of late Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (aka Mohbad) has given his version of how much he got from the N2 million sent to the family by Afrobeats singer Davido. In a viral video shared online by…
Ondo Assembly denies impeachment plot against Aiyedatiwa
Lawmakers in the Ondo State have denied making any move to impeach the Deputy Governor of the State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. It said it was not in possession of any resignation letter purportedly signed by Aiyedatiwa.…
Mohbad: Bella Shmurda cancels Canada tour
Nigerian singer, Abiola Akinbiyi, aka Bella Shmurda, has been forced to call off his Canada tour due to the sudden demise of his dear friend, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka MohBad. Shmurda disclosed his decision in a tweet…