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Lagos-Ibadan rail line ready by December – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said that the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Guage Rail line should be ready by December. Amaechi gave the assurance while briefing newsmen in Ibadan, Oyo…
I Borrow to Fix Infrastructure – Buhari
For the first time yesterday, President Muhammadu Buhari defended borrowing by his administration, saying he borrows to fix roads, rail and attract investments. Speaking at a virtual meeting…
PHOTOS: Buhari unveils Nigeria at 60 Logo
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday unveiled the Nigeria at 60 Logo during the eFEC Meeting held at the Council Chambers. State House, Abuja. R-L; President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo SAN, SGF Mr. Boss Mustapha…
Bill Gates Sr. is Dead, father of Microsoft billionaire dies aged 94
Bill Gates Sr., a lawyer and the father of Microsoft’s co-founder, is dead. Williams Gates Sr., who stepped in when appeals for charity began to overwhelm his billionaire son and started what became the world’s largest philanthropy, the…
Gov Oyetola speaks as police chase ‘yahoo boy’ to death
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has called on the Nigerian Police to immediately launch an extensive investigation into the circumstances and events that led to the reported death of a citizen,…
MKO Abiola’s children released after 13 days in detention
The two sons of late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (MKO Abiola), Kassim and Aliyu, who were arrested and detained over a robbery incident at the residence of the late politician in Ikeja,…
PTF has spent nearly N3bn out of N22bn for COVID-19, says Aliyu
Sani Aliyu, national coordinator of the presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19, says about 80 percent of the N22 billion received to fight the COVID-19 pandemic has not been spent. The…
Gana’s parents dismiss 200 trained bandits report
PARENTS of killed Benue militia leader Terwase Akwaza, also known as Gana, have dismissed reports claiming that their son left behind 200 well-trained bandits. Speaking on the…
Osinbajo attends ECOWAS extraordinary summit in Ghana
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will depart Abuja on Tuesday for Accra, Ghana, to attend an Extraordinary Summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on the situation in Mali.…
Long siesta raises risk of heart disease – Scientists
Chinese researchers have found that daytime naps or siesta lasting more than 60 minutes may raise the risk of heart disease and death. Researchers from Guangzhou Medical University…
Uber, Bolt drivers protest management’s ‘poor attitude to welfare’
Drivers of e-hailing platforms in Abuja, on Monday, held a protest to call the attention of the management of Uber and Bolt to complaints on their welfare. Emeka Emerole, chairman of…
Oshiomhole, Kano, Kogi Governors On US Visa Ban List, El-Rufai’s Sanction Extended
A former governor of Edo State and ex-National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, is among top Nigerians slammed with a visa ban by the United…
Jukun youths back Gana’s killling
The Federation of Jukun Youths has lambasted Tiv Youths for joining issues with the Army over the killing of Benue wanted gang leader Terwase Agwaza, alias ‘Gana.’ The youths, in a statement signed by the…
‘Stop issuing indigene letters to non-Lagos indigenes’ – Group
The umbrella body of lecturers of Lagos origin in tertiary institutions, Lagosians in Academics, has appealed to traditional institutions, especially Obas and chiefs to desist from…
Inflation rate hits 13.22% — records highest jump since Oct 2016
The consumer price index which measures inflation rose by 0.40 percentage points between July and August 2020 on a year-on-year basis, the highest increase recorded since October 2016.…
COVID-19: Nigeria’s death toll hits 1,083
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) at midnight on Monday said that the death toll for the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria has jumped to 1, 083. The health agency stated that one new fatality…
Emir of Biu, Mai Umar Mustapha Aliyu, is dead
Alhaji Mai Umar Mustapha Aliyu, The traditional ruler of Biu in Borno State, has passed away at the age of 79. He died on Monday night at the Federal Medical Center (Federal Teaching Hospital),…
Has Tradera forex MLM crashed?
Many social media users – especially Nigerians – have been seeking information has to if Tradera has crashed. Tradera.org should not be confused with Tradera.com which is owned by PayPal. There have been multiple reports on…
Another popular OAP, Tunbosun Shadare dies after a brief illness
Popular Nigerian OAP, Bosun Shadare of Rhythm FM has is dead dead. It as gathered that the media guru died on Thursday, 10th of September 10th, after a brief illness. Described as a boisterous person, Tunbosun died last Thursday,…
‘I never knew there’s a cell at Aso Rock’ — Magu’s lawyer speaks on encounter with Salami
Zainab Abiola, counsel to Ibrahim Magu, suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFFC), has described her client’s probe as a “hatchet job.” In an interview…
FG threatens passport suspension, visa cancellation for travellers
The Federal Government has vowed to descend heavily on travellers that fail to conduct the mandatory COVID-19 PCR test. While Nigerians will get six- month passport suspension,…
‘You did well by supporting Akinwunmi Adesina’ — Obasanjo hails Buhari
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for supporting the reelection of Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB). Obasanjo made the commendation two days after he hit…
I have no proof to back my claim on northern governor leading Boko Haram – Mailafia
Obadiah Mailafia, former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says he has no proof to back his claim on Boko Haram sponsor. Mailafia was invited by the Department of State…
BREAKING: FG reopens all domestic airports
The Federal Government has announced the reopening of all domestic airports for flight operations. Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika made the announcement at the Presidential Taskforce (PTF) on COVID-19…