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Ara Dolarian, the illegal arms dealer contracted by Col. Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria during the Goodluck Jonathan administration,…

Sophie Turner has slammed the petition against the season 8 of the HBO hit series Game of Thrones which aired its episode finale two nights ago. Before the episode finale aired, a petition was raised on Change.org by fans who felt…

The monetary policy committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)  says it has agreed to keep the monetary policy rate, which measures interest rate at 13.5%. Addressing the press in Abuja on Tuesday…

Saudi Arabia has imposed a special tax on electronic cigarettes and sugary drinks, extending similar taxes introduced in 2017 as it seeks to reduce a budget deficit caused by low oil prices.The General Authority of Zakat and…

Veteran Nigerian singer Daddy Showkey has again called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to leave Nigerian Singer Azeez Fashola better known as Naira Marley and go after individuals…

Game of Thrones author, George RR Martin has revealed that he has 8 new shows he’s currently developing as he declared that GOT final episode which aired “Last night was an ending, but it was also a beginning.” George RR Martin also…

•South gets 52.4%, North 47.6% •Ikokwu, Ozekhome, ABC Nwosu, others speakIF the contents of classified records were anything to go by, the perception that President Muhammadu Buhari’s political appointments have unduly…

The federal government has kicked off the installation of one megawatt hybrid power plants in 37 federal universities in the country. The Minister for Works and Power, Mr Babantunde Fashola, who…

The federal government has asked former President Olusegun Obasanjo to withdraw his recent divisive comments, imputing ethno-religious motive to Boko Haram, ISWAP, and as well apologise to…

Daji Sani writes that the impending administration of Ahmadu Fintiri in Adamawa State has to devise ingenious ways of overcoming the financial burden left by the outgoing governor, Jibrilla Bindow…

There is tension in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) over the retirement and deployment of 30 officials, which was approved by the Group Managing Director, Dr. Maikanti Baru.…

The final episode of “Game of Thrones” broke single-night viewing records with 19.3 million tuning in to watch the finale, despite the mixed reactions from fans. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports this…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has said it never advocated the growth of cannabis sativa for medicinal purpose or economic gain, adding that it had destroyed 3,900 hectares of cannabis sativa in Ondo State.The…

NEW GUIDELINES FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF MEDIA ORGANISATIONS, JOURNALISTS/ CORRESPONDENTS COVERING THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY 1.0 Number of journalists/correspondents to be accredited for prints, electronic and online media for…

Lauretta Onochie, the social media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, has replied the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar on his defamatory claim and demand of…

Adbulrasheed Akanbi, oluwo of Iwoland in Osun state, has called on the federal government to make provision for security votes for the traditional institution to help fight insecurity in the…

At least 22 civil society organisations have called on the newly appointed emirs in Kano state to resign. The groups also called on Muhammadu Abubakar, sultan of Sokoto, to denounce the the additional emirates in…

The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has rolled out guidelines to ensure direct allocation of funds to local governments from the Federation Account and ensure financial autonomy. But…

Air Peace has said it de-boarded a passenger, identified as Mr. Christopher Aniagboso, from its Lagos-Owerri flight to guarantee the safety of its crew and customers. A statement by its…

Betty Irabor, publisher and founder of Genevieve magazine, says she once attempted suicide when she was ‘sick and in pain’. Irabor, who claimed to have suffered depression, shared her experience on…

The restrictions being placed on Huawei's access to the Android operating system will cast a long shadow over Tuesday's launch of the Chinese company's latest handsets. The firm has invited press…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has explained the recent staff movements in the Corporation, saying it was normal replacement and backfill exercise to bridge the gap occasioned…

You know those people you call your "friends"? Yeah, they may not actually deserve that label. Because chances are, a good chunk of them don't consider you a friend. A recent study published in the…

Internet users in Nigeria increased marginally to  115,938,255 million in March  2019, the Nigerian Communications Commission ( has said.The NCC made this known on Monday in its Monthly Internet Subscribers Data for February…