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Bakare, Adeyemi, others who refused to open churches are fake โ Oyakhilome
Founder, Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has lashed out at churches that refused to open for worship in Lagos State, describing them as fake. Founder, The Citadel Global…
EFCC debunks being involved in stop and search operation
ย ย ย ย ย ย The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has debunked trending rumours that its officials were involved in stop and search operations around the Lekki axis of Lagos State on Wednesday. The commission in a…
Protesters stone policemen in Ibadan over vanished serial killer Shodipe
Protesting members of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANs) stoned policemen in Ibadan Wednesday over the disappearance from police custody of serial killer, Sunday…
Buhariโs powerful nephew, Mamman Daura reportedly flown abroad for urgent treatment
President Muhammad Buhariโs powerful nephew, Mamman Daura, has reportedly been flown to the United Kingdom for urgent medical treatment. According to a recent report by Sahara Reporters, the 79-year-old top confidant of the president was…
Unease persists at UNILAG
THE Acting Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Theophilus Omololu Soyombo, got a rousing welcome from non-academic staff as he made a grand entry into the Senate building โ…
Nigerian embassy in Canada shuts down after โattackโ on staff
The Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa, Canada has announced an indefinite suspension of its activities.ย ย In a statement posted on its website, the commission also said the special intervention arrangement for emergency cases โon…
Policemen arrested in Ibadan over serial killerโs escape
Two policemen in Ibadan have been arrested over the escape from custody of suspected serial killer, Sunday Shodipe. This was disclosed by Oyo State Commissioner of Police,…
I wish to live beyond 100 โ Obasanjo
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he wished to live beyond 100 so as to have more opportunities to celebrate with the Agura of Gbagura, Oba Sabur Bakare, Jamolu II. Obasanjo was part of the dignitaries present at the first…
China Loan: Group threatens recall on Ossai
A pressure group, Progressive Grassroots Forum (PGF) in Nigeria, has threatened to initiate a recall process against the member representing Ndokwa/Ukwani Federal Constituency…
BREAKING: Fire razes building in Ooniโs palace
One of the buildings in the palace of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has been gutted by fire, the Nation learnt. A source in the palace told The Nation the fire is yet to be put out. Contatced…
EXPOSED: โMagu boysโ caught on tape demanding N75m bribe
A businessman has played a tape recording before the Justice Ayo Salami-led presidential probe panel on how some operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes…
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, NSIAโs $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…
Weโve 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
Nigeriaโs 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…
Nigeriaโs foreign assets at risk as Enron seeks to enforce $22m arbitration award
Nigeria is making frantic efforts to stopย Enron Nigeria Power Holding (ENPH) from enforcing a $22 million arbitration award that could risk the countryโs assets in the US, TheCable…