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PA To Owner Of Collapsed Ikoyi Building Found Dead
Nifemi, the personal assistant to Femi Osibona, owner of the 21-storey building which collapsed in the Ikoyi area of Lagos, has been confirmed dead. The source also said Osibona, the…
BREAKING: Residents Scamper For Safety As Massive Gas Leakage Occurs In Ikeja
There is massive gas leakage around Computer Village area, Anifowoshe, Oba Akran and Awolowo road in Ikeja, Lagos. Anything flammable including phone static can…
‘His car was at the site’ — Lagos building owner still missing as rescue bid enters day 3
Femi Osibona, owner of Fourscore Homes, the developing company in charge of the building that collapsed in Lagos, is believed to still be trapped in the rubble. The…
Tax: Lagos, Rivers, others make N2.33tn from PAYE in three years
The 36 states in Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory earned N2.33tn from Pay As You Earn in three years, according to data collated from the National Bureau of…
PDP would have died if Secondus remained Chairman — Wike
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, said the Peoples Democratic Party would have died if Prince Uche Secondus had remained its National Chairman. The Governor spoke…
Army speaks on alleged firing, burning of houses in Enugu community raid
The Nigerian Army says there was no incident of indiscriminate firing or unprovoked burning of houses during troops of Joint Security Team raid in Mgbowo community in Awgu…
I Don’t Know If My Son Had Any Child – Shekau’s Mother
Falmata Abubakar, mother of the slain Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, says she doesn’t know if her child had any offspring. Falmata, who said this in an interview with Trust TV,…
Nine Killed, Houses Burnt As Gunmen Raid Fulani Settlements In Niger State
No fewer than 9 persons have been killed in attacks on Fulani settlements in Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State. Daily Trust gathered that the attacks suspected to…
Police rescue six persons kidnapped in University of Abuja
There are indications that six people kidnapped by bandits at the University of Abuja staff quarters on Tuesday have been rescued successfully. A staff of the University…
Gunmen attack Akintoye’s residence in Ado-Ekiti
Gunmen have allegedly attacked Prof. Banji Akintoye’s residence in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. Akintoye is the leader of one of the leading Yoruba self-determination groups, Ilana Omo…
APC convention date shaky, party battles crises in 13 states
The ruling All Progressives Congress has yet to decide on the date for its national convention, The PUNCH has learnt. It was gathered on Tuesday that among the issues delaying the convention…
Niger Delta group raises alarm over plots by northern lawmakers to scrap 13% oil derivation
A Niger Delta group under the aegis of South-South Study Group, 3SG, has raised the alarm over the alleged plot by some northern legislators to remove the 13 per cent oil derivation.…
Obi Cubana Spends Second Day With EFCC, Passport Seized
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has reportedly confiscated the passport of a popular socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, who was arrested on Monday…
Nigerian banks closed 234 branches, 649 ATMs amid COVID-19 pandemic – IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Nigerian banks closed 234 branches and 649 automated teller machines (ATMs) in 2020 amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The IMF said this in its 2021…
Ikoyi Building Collapse: Outrage, Agony As Death Toll Hits 20, Many Still Trapped
The death toll from Monday’s collapse of a 21-storey building in the Ikoyi area of Lagos rose to 20 on Tuesday even as more people are still trapped in…
DMO to issue N250bn Sukuk bond — fourth since 2017
The Debt Management Office (DMO) says it will issue about N250 billion Sukuk to finance road projects. The DMO said this in a statement released on Tuesday. The Sukuk is a…
Babatunde Fashola Visits Bola Tinubu In Abuja (Photo)
Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN Minister of Works and housing today visits Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his Abuja residents.
Anambra: Ezeife, Igbo Leaders Warn Against Election Boycott
Ahead of Saturday’s Anambra State Governorship election, some notable South-East leaders, under the aegis of Igbo Elders Consultative Forum (IECF) has warned the people against…
Lagos building collapse: Tinubu calls for sanction of regulatory officials
Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos, has called for the sanction of officials who failed in their responsibilities to prevent the building collapse in Ikoyi area of the state. The 21-storey…
Deportation: Hundreds Of Nigerians In Kuwait Beg FG To Fast Track Passport Process
About 600 Nigerians residing in Kuwait are at the risk of being deported over the failure to get their residential permit renewed. This, according to some of the affected Nigerians,…
INEC Chairman Lands In Anambra, Says No Going Back On Election
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has assured the people of Anambra State that the November 6 Governorship election will hold as…
CBN to roll out eNaira app for persons without bank accounts, says Bitt CEO
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will soon roll out an eNaira application for persons without bank accounts to boost financial inclusion. Brian Popelka, chief executive officer (CEO)…
Sanwo-Olu suspends Lagos building agency boss over collapse of high-rise
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos state governor, has suspended Gbolahan Oki, the general manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA). Oki’s suspension comes in the wake of…
EFCC Set To Release Obi Cubana, Delay In Release Due To Bail Conditions
Celebrated socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu aka Obi Cabana, who spent his first night with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja yesterday, is set for release on…