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Nigerians must pay €80 to apply for Schengen Visa
As of February 2020, Nigerian citizens will need to pay a fee of €80 instead of €60 when applying for a Schengen Visa from Nigeria. Children too, will have to pay €40…
P&ID scam: EFCC to extradite run-away Briton
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s request to extradite the Briton, Adam Quinn, over his…
Senate confirms new FIRS boss, Nami, other board members
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Muhammad Nami as Chairman of the board of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The Upper…
Suspected herdsmen ‘annex’, hoist flag near Fayemi’s hometown
Some suspected herdsmen have reportedly taken over some areas covering about 8km in Orin-Ekiti, Ido/Osi local government area of Ekiti State near Governor Kayode…
Court dismisses ex- Borno Gov, Goni’s suit for pension, benefits
The National Industrial Court, Abuja on Wednesday dismissed ex- Borno governor, Mohammed Goni’s suit for payment of pension and other benefits, for lacking in merit. Goni,…
EFCC recovers additional N70m for Kwara
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday said it has additional N70 million for Kwara state government from its recovery of looted funds from…
Police intercept Tramadol worth N54m, recovers 184 ATM cards
Bauchi State Police Command confirmed that the agency intercepted 4,000 packs of tramadol worth N54 million being transported to Potiskum in Yobe State. The contrabands were…
BREAKING: Senator Ben Uwajumogu is dead
Senator Ben Uwajumogu (APC, Imo North) has died on Wednesday morning in Abuja.This was confirmed to journalists by his colleague, senator Rochas Okorocha.Okorocha said that Uwajumogu slumped in the toilet and was…
Chili pepper can help prevent fatal heart attack – Scientists
Scientists in Italy have again confirmed the power of chili pepper to reduce the mortality rate from heart attack and cerebrovascular disease. The study,…
You Can Criticize, But Don’t Insult Buhari – Apostle Suleman Warns Nigerians
The senior pastor of Omega Fire Ministry, Apostle Johnson Suleman his cautioning Nigerians when talking about their leaders, especially President Muhammadu Buhari. The…
Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of 60 Houses Belonging to NSCDC Commandant
A Deputy Commandant with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ms Adenike Ishola, is on the run after the Independent Corrupt Practices and other…
Buhari inaugurates Ngige’s wife, others as perm secs
The President, Muhammadu Buhari has just inaugurated nine newly-appointed Permanent Secretaries.One of them, Evelyn, is the wife of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige.Buhari had presided…
Buhari under fire for approving N37b for National Assembly renovation
President Muhammadu Buhari came under fire on Wednesday, hours after he signed on his birthday the N10.59 trillion 2020 budget, as he offered too…
BREAKING: Youths set Akure church on fire over missing baby ‘buried at altar’
Sotitobire Miracle Church in Akure, Ondo state, has been set on fire by irate youths after the corpse of a one-year-old boy declared missing in the church was allegedly exhumed. It…
Senate investigates discrimination against Nigerian businesses in Ghana
The Senate has mandated its Committees on Foreign Affairs and Trade and Investments to, as a matter of urgency, interface with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to…
Jigawa Govt. to build 95 Mosques
The Jigawa State Government has opened tender for the construction of 90 Friday congregational and five daily prayer mosques, across the 30 constituencies of the state.…
Buhari may seek amendments to 2020 budget
THE President, Muhammadu Buhari , said on Tuesday that he might seek virement and amendments to the 2020 budget by forwarding proposals to the National Assembly.The President had signed the N10.59tn budget at…
USE SOCIAL MEDIA RESPONSIBLY – DG NYSC
The NYSC Chief Executive. Brig Gen Shuaibu Ibrahim has advised Corps Members against the abuse of the new media through the posting of irrelevant information and fake news that may smear the Scheme. The…
Federal Government Set To Withdraw Licences of Eight DisCos
-Gives 60 Days Ultimatum The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued 60 days notice to some Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the country with a…
Osoba urges media to shoot down Hate Speech bill
Veteran journalist and former governor of Ogun state, Chief Segun osoba, has called for massive participation of journalists at the forthcoming public hearing on the Hate speech bill in Abuja.Omo-Agege,…
Orji Kalu seeks bail to see ‘herbalist’
Convicted former Abia State Governor Orji Kalu, on Tuesday prayed the Federal High Court in Lagos to grant him bail, pending the hearing of an appeal against his conviction.…
Buhari at 77: “Why I Admired and Joined Army”
President Muhammadu Buhari marked his 77th birthday yesterday. His aides and family members made the day colorful at Aso Rock, Nigeria’s Seat of power.…
Ogun Assembly confirms 17 of Abiodun’s commissioner-nominees
Barely 24 hours after the screening of 17 out of 18 Commissioner-nominees, whose names were sent to the Ogun State House of Assembly by Governor Dapo Abiodun for…
Lagos metro rail will become operational 2021 – Sanwo-Olu
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the state blue line rail project will be completed in 2020 and become operational in 2021. He spoke on…