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Nigerian who ordered Soyinka out of his seat breaks silence, opens up
The young Nigerian man who ordered Prof. Wole Soyinka out of his seat on a flight has broken his silence and opened up on why he took the action. The young man’s name is Tosin Odunfa. His…
Nigerians won’t wait longer than necessary for Buhari’s cabinet – Femi Adesina
Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, says President Muhammadu Buhari will announce his cabinet when the time comes. It has been 26 days since the president was inaugurated for his second term in office.…
NIS mulls issuance of multiple passports to high net worth Nigerians
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has said it is contemplating the idea of issuing multiple standard international passports to high net-worth Nigerians who are frequent travelers to facilitate their…
Prince Harry’s ‘had enough’ of royal life
Prince Harry has reportedly ‘had enough’ of royal life amid near-constant rumours of feuds within the royal family. The renewed speculation comes after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were the only senior…
Buhari to consult Lawan, Gbajabiamila about 2019 budget – Presidency
The 2018 budget has lapsed, putting pressure on the Federal Government to begin the implementation of the 2019 budget, The PUNCH learnt on Sunday.Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari had put a question mark on the…
“Anyone Who Hates Biafra Can’t Make Heaven” – IPOB leader – Nnamdi…
The Leader of the proscribed secessionist group, the IPOB Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has said that anyone who hates Biafra and is against the creation of the State of Biafra, can never make…
You won’t get bailout – US warns indebted African countries
Tibor Nagy, the US assistant secretary of state for African affairs, has warned that African countries accumulating debt they cannot pay back should not expect to be bailed out by western-sponsored debt…
Acting CJN moves to fill vacant seats at supreme court
Ibrahim Muhammad, acting chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), has asked justices of the supreme court to nominate six persons to the apex court. In a letter dated June 11, Muhammad said the…
My predecessor spent N2.3bn on burial in five months – Bauchi gov
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has alleged that his predecessor, Mohammed Abubakar, spent N2.3bn to buy materials for burial in the state.But Abubakar has dismissed the allegation, describing it as laughable.The…
‘It doesn’t represent Islamic doctrine of learning’ — ACF backs FG on Almajiri
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), apex northern sociopolitical organisation, has declared support for the moves by the federal government to overhaul the Almajiri system. On Thursday,…
JAMB Kicks Against The Establishment of New Universities in The Country
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has called for an embargo on the creation of new public and private universities in the country. The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, stated…
Stop Chasing Mundane Issues – Ajimobi Urges Makinde
The immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has berated his successor, Governor Seyi Makinde, asking him to face the serious business of governance instead of looking for mundane issues to discredit…
FG orders metering of MDAs over rising debt
The Federal Government has directed Meter Assets Providers (MAPs) to provide meters to Ministries, Deparments and Agencies (MDAs), to give them access to electricity, The Nation has learnt.…
We’ll not let Nigerians down, says Speaker
HOUSE of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila on Monday assured Lagosians and Nigerians that the House will not let them down in the discharge of its duties. Gbajabiamila spoke at a…
Stop attacking our citizens, FG warns Ghana, Togo
The federal government has issued a warning to Ghana and Togo to stop attacking Nigerians in the countries. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairman of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), made this known while addressing…
Soldiers with low fighting spirit must go – Buratai
Soldiers with waning fighting spirit in the ongoing anti-insurgency war are to get the push, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai said on Sunday. Describing such soldiers as bad…
Kano emirate council vows to sue anti-graft agency for contempt of court
The Kano state emirate council has vowed to sue the state anti-corruption agency for contempt of court. In a letter dated June 20, to the chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption…
SERAP sues Code of Conduct Bureau, wants asset declaration of public officials made public
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit in the Federal High Court, Lagos, against the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) over the CCB’s claim that it could not…
Ohanaeze youths demand immediate sack of Fulani gatemen in Igboland
Following the plan of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, to establish vigilante group in the Southeast region, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council worldwide on Sunday…
Photo Of Austin Jay Jay Okocha’s Daughter, Daniella Okocha
Bet you never knew Austin Jay Jay Okocha had such a beautiful daughter! Yes, she is indeed the seed of popular dribbler and amazing mid-fielder, Jay Jay Okocha. Her name is Daniella and she is an absolute stunner of a woman. Peep her cute…
Stop portraying all Fulani as bad people – Oba of Lagos tells Nigerians
The Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwanu Akinolu, has called on Nigerians to desist from characterising all the Fulani people in the country as bad.Speaking in his palace on Saturday, June 22, the traditional ruler…
FAAN clears Port Harcourt runway after Air Peace incident
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said the runway of Port Harcourt Airport, has been cleared by the authority for normal flight operations after an Air Peace aircraft overshot it and skidded into…
Why some people get bitten by mosquitoes, while others don’t
If you ever wonder why the anopheles mosquito always targets you and not the person sitting next to you, livescience.com has explained the mystery, according to a report published Saturday. Here is the…
Nigeria’s future brighter under Buhari – Orji Kalu
Senator Orji Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has advised Nigerians not to lose hope, saying that he foresees a brighter future for the country under President Muhammadu Buhari. Kalu…