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UNILAG is bigger than anyone, says Ag VC
The Ag. Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Theophilus Omololu Soyombo got a rousing welcome from workers of the University, mostly non-academic staff as he made a grand…
VIDEO: UNILAG NASU workers hailing Acting VC Prof Theophilus Soyombo
The Ag. Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Theophilus Omololu Soyombo got a rousing welcome from workers of the University, mostly non-academic staff as he made a grand entry into…
COVID-19: States demand release of N67.2bn grant
Following the continued dwindling of their economic fortunes as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, states have urged the Federal Government to urgently release the about N67.2 billion…
NSIA commissions $5.5m Umuahia Diagnostic Centre
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, NSIA’s $5.5 million modern Umuahia Diagnostic Centre (NUDC) Abia State was, yesterday, virtually commissioned, with a view to providing…
CAMA: You can’t subject the church to carnality – World Bishops warn Buhari
The Supreme Primate of the World Council of Bishops, His Eminence, Archbishop Dr. Polycarp Sunday, has kicked against the application of the Company and Allied Matters Act, CAMA, to churches. The World Council of Bishops…
We’ve begun probe of Akpabio, Pondie, says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation into allegations of diversion of public funds made against the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, and the Acting Managing…
P&ID director, six firms charged with money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned a Briton, James Nolan, and six firms for alleged money laundering. Nolan, said to be a…
Buhari grief-stricken by death of Wada Maida
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a close ally, friend and associate, Malam Wada Maida. In a condolence message by his spokesman, Malam Garba…
ASUU gives condition for resumption of talks with FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the Federal Government to pay the withheld salaries of its members to pave way for further discussions on the…
FBI wanted internet scammer Abiona Akinyemi convicted in Lagos
FBI-wanted internet fraudster, Abiona Akinyemi Festus has been convicted and sentenced to two-year imprisonment in Lagos. The convict who was prosecuted by the Ilorin Zonal Office of…
410 new COVID-19 cases recorded in 15 states, FCT
Nigeria’s confirmed cases of coronavirus reached 49,895 on Tuesday night following 410 fresh infections, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said in an update. Lagos…
The Sun begs Osinbajo over fake news on N10bn withdrawal from TSA
Nigerian newspaper, The Sun, has apologised to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for publishing unconfirmed and false news against him. The Sun assured the Vice President that such an…
Nigeria’s foreign assets at risk as Enron seeks to enforce $22m arbitration award
Nigeria is making frantic efforts to stop Enron Nigeria Power Holding (ENPH) from enforcing a $22 million arbitration award that could risk the country’s assets in the US, TheCable…
Mompha demands N5m from EFCC for ‘unlawful re-arrest’
Internet celebrity Ismaila Mustapha, aka Mompha, Tuesday demanded N5million from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for ‘unlawful re-arrest and detention.’ Mompha, on trial…
Barcelona sack Abidal
Barcelona have sacked its technical secretary Eric Abidal. This comes one day after Quique Setien was let go as coach. “Barcelona and Eric Abidal have reached an agreement for the ending of the…
Pay up or forfeit your allocations – Lagos warns defaulting home owners
Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Housing has called on allottees of various state-owned Housing Estates who have not yet completed the payments on their allocated homes…
I don’t care if anybody insults me or not – Oyedepo
Presiding Bishop, Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo on Tuesday said he does not care if anybody insults him or not, saying such people are wasting their…
We won’t allow anyone harass Diezani – Ijaw group
A group known as The Ijaw Women Connect (IWC) says it will not allow anyone victimise Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former minister of petroleum resources. In a statement…
UNILAG: Soyombo resumes as acting VC amid tight security
Security at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) senate building and council office was heightened on Monday after Omololu Soyombo assumed office as acting vice-chancellor (VC). Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, the VC of the institution, was…
VIDEO: Police storm Abuja hotel, evict 12 pilots, others
Policemen from the Force Headquarters have sealed off Stonehedge Hotel in Abuja, which is being managed for Zamfara State by a firm belonging to Magajin Garin Sokoto, Alh. Hassan Danbaba. (the…
Buhari in secret talks with Jonathan
President Muhmmadu Buhari has concluded a closed-door meeting with former President Dr Goodluck Jonathan at the State House, Abuja. Although the details of their discussions were yet to be…
BREAKING: Notorious kidnapper, Evans, sentenced to death
A Lagos High Court has sentenced notorious kidnap kingpin, Chikwudubem Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, to death. The court gave this judgement on Monday. Evans was arrested in…
‘Don’t ask for trouble’ — Edwin Clark warns FG against scrapping amnesty programme
Edwin Clark, elder statesman and leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has asked the federal government not to scrap the presidential amnesty programme for former militants in the Niger Delta. Speaking at a virtual press…
Carrington offered me asylum before Abacha arrested me – Obasanjo
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo says Walter Carrington, a former United States ambassador to Nigeria, offered him asylum in the US before he was arrested by the regime of Sani Abacha, the late military dictator. In 1993, President…