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P&ID Contract a Scam, Can’t Stand – FG Tells UK Court
The federal government yesterday led evidence to convince a United Kingdom (UK) High Court to accept its allegation that the Gas Supply Purchasing Agreement (GSPA) between…
COVID-19, conspiracy to create global panic, says Okotie
Nigerian cleric, Rev. Chris Okotie, has described the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed nearly 600,000 people worldwide, as a satanic conspiracy to create global panic. In a sermon titled, ‘The COVID-19 Mystery,’ posted on YouTube…
Fears of dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases heighten
In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, the government tried to discourage interstate travels and free movement of people as part of measures to curtail the spread of the virus.…
As President I didn’t pursue personal interest – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said everything he did while in office was in the best interest of the country rather than for his personal gains. He also said those who claimed that he did nothing for the South-West or the…
Oyo records highest cases, as NCDC announces 595 COVID-19 cases
Oyo State on Monday recorded its highest Coronavirus cases, as the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, announced 595 new cases. Nigeria now has 33,153 confirmed cases of…
President Buhari approves new boards for NLNG, BGT
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the newly reconstituted board of Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas(NLNG) and Bonny Gas Transport Limited ( BGT). The Minister of State for…
Fed Govt moves to upturn $9.6b P&ID judgment debt
The Federal Government on Monday moved closer to turning the $9.6 billion judgment debt awarded against it in favour of Process and Industrial Development Limited (P&ID)…
Confirmed: Glee actress Naya Rivera’s body recovered at Lake Piru
The body recovered at Lake Piru in California earlier today has been confirmed to be that of the missing Glee actress Naya Rivera. Sheriff Ayub of the Ventura County made the confirmation…
Lagos lawmakers pay condolence visit to Tunde Braimoh’s family
The Speaker, Lagos House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa and other lawmakers of the assembly, on Monday, paid a condolence visit to the family of Late Olatunde Braimoh. Late Tunde Braimoh was a…
Magu’s office searched by detectives
Some detectives yesterday combed the office of Ibrahim Magu, the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as part of the ongoing investigation…
Emir of Kano reappoints chief deposed 17 years ago
Emir of Kano, HRH Aminu Ado Bayero, has appointment the deposed Sarkin Dawaki Mai Tuta, Aminu Babba Dan Agundi, as Sarkin Dawaki Babba. With this appointment, Agundi, who was dethroned in…
Court Rules That Nigerian Army Cannot Declare Citizens Wanted
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Nigerian Army cannot declare citizens wanted because it lacks the power to do so. Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu made…
I didn’t buy N573m property on Magu’s behalf — Prophet
A cleric has denied allegations that he bought a property in Dubai worth N573m on behalf of the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu. Prophet…
Corruption allegations: I’m traumatized – Malami
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has resolved to go to court over series of allegations against him. He made the announcement on Monday through his media aide, Umar Gwandu.…
COVID-019: FG releases guidelines as it begins plans for schools’ resumption
•Says resumption ‘ll be in phases •Recommends distance learning, satellite centres, online teachings, learning, others •Also recommends staggered classes, attendance of pupils, students •To fumigate schools,…
Forbes rates UNILAG high in producing entrepreneurs
The University of Lagos, UNILAG, has been acknowledged as the third most productive school in educating entrepreneurs on the African continent. This was contained in an online publication by…
Even with vaccine, COVID-19 here to stay: Scientists
Even with a vaccine, Covid-19 could come back every year like the common cold, according to new research by scientists at King’s College London. The scientists said immunity to the virus may…
Niger Delta youths slam ex-NDDC MD for ‘insulting’ Akpabio
Youths from the Niger Delta region, under the aegis of the Niger Delta Initiative for Development (NDID), has chided a former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development…
Rape bill targeted at lecturers, says ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU), has faulted the recent Bill passed by the National Assembly on sexual harassment and rape,describing it a design to victimize university…
Abia APC thanks Buhari for road project
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for approving N25 billion to rebuild the failed Enugu/Lopkanta section of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway. A…
Nelson Mandela’s daughter Zindzi has died in Johannesburg
Zindziswa “Zindzi” Mandela, the daughter of Nelson Mandela, the late former president of South Africa, has died in Johannesburg. Her granddaughter Ndileka Mandela confirmed the…
BREAKING: Fire guts World Trade Centre, Abuja
Fire on Monday gutted a section of the World Trade Centre building located in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. An eyewitness told The PUNCH that the fire started from the top of the skyscraper which dots the skyline of Central…
Magu: Aggrieved EFCC Staff Leaked Information to AGF’s Office
It has been gathered that disgruntled members of staff of the commission have been fingered as leaking vital information about Magu’s activities to the Office of the AGF’s office, paving the way for…
‘Our colleagues working at isolation centres being owed’ — Lagos doctors begin warning strike
Doctors, under the aegis of the Medical Guild in Lagos state, have declared a three-day warning strike over issues affecting their safety and welfare. Medical Guild is the association of doctors…