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Court declares Rilwan Akiolu bona fide Oba of Lagos
An Ikeja High Court yesterday declared Rilwan Akiolu as the bona fide Oba of Lagos. Justice A. Candide-Johnson made the declaration after dismissing a 16-year suit by several Lagos princes seeking to…
Police prevents Nigerian man from committing suicide in Italy
The Italian police stopped another Nigerian man from committing suicide yesterday, at a train station in Genova. There was pandemonium at the Genova pegli train station in Italy today as another Nigerian man attempted to commit…
I’ll base appointment of new ministers on merit, spread — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday hinted on what to expect during his second term in respect of appointments and security. Buhari declared that he would focus on merit and national spread in making political…
EFCC intercepts N54m at airport, probes six suspects
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intercepted N54million at Maiduguri International Airport. Also, four suspects and two Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are already under…
Escape Lagos threatens to publish names of celebrity debtors
Richard Nnadi, the owner of popular club, Escape Lagos, has threatened to release a list of celebrities and politicians owing the club on April 1. In a statement on his Instagram page, Nnadi said the club had gone…
Defence team kicks as conduct tribunal orders Onnoghen to open defence Monday
Proceedings ended abruptly and on a rowdy note yesterday at the resumed hearing in the trial of suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT)…
Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Chibok
Security forces in Chibok local government area of Borno State, northeast Nigeria have repelled an attack in Gatamwarwa village. Gatamwarwa is less than 10 kilometres from Chibok town in Chibok local…
Why Buhari stayed away from Tinubu’s colloquium
In what could be described as a repeat of history, President Muhammadu Buhari could not attend the 11th colloquium commemorating the 67th birthday anniversary of National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju…
Ibadan Mogajis move against fresh NURTW crisis
The Council of Authentic Mogajis in Ibadanland on Thursday rose from a meeting with an appeal to the factional leaders of the National Union of Road Transport Workers to sustain the peace in the land and…
Nigeria has 15 million drug addicts – General Marwa
The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse, Brigadier Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa yesterday in Katsina declared that Nigeria has about 15 million drug addicts out of her…
Youths will have to snatch power, those ageing leaders will not go – Obasanjo
Nigeria’s former ruler Olusegun Obasanjo has said democracy is taking root in Africa, but warned that rising political stars would struggle to unseat old leaders unless they join forces during elections.Obasanjo, who was a…
Give Nigerians better life in your next term – Tinubu tells Buhari
•Wants power sector privatisation revisited •Warns against tax increment, unjustified electricity charges•Integrity-deficient leadership caused Nigeria’s woes —OsinbajoAll Progressives Congress, APC leader, Asiwaju Bola…
Fed Govt, states, local govts share N619.857b
THE three tiers of government – federal, states and 774 council areas —yesterday shared N619.857 billion as Federal Allocation for February. A communiqué issued by the Technical Sub -Committee of the…
Migrants hijack migrant ship on Mediterranean
A group of migrants has “hijacked” a merchant ship that appears to be heading towards Malta, the Armed Forces of Malta said on Wednesday. The El Hiblu 1 tanker was taken over by 108 migrants when it was…
Nigeria plans tougher anti-money laundering, terrorism financing measures
The Nigerian government has hinted at issuing stronger measures in tackling corruption, money laundering and financing of terrorism and other violent crimes. The government, in a statement by the…
UNILAG produces 271 First Class as varsity holds 50th convocation
A total of 271 final year students of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Akoka, will be graduating with first-class degrees in various disciplines at the institution’s 50th convocation ceremonies scheduled…
Lawyer writes Baru, condemns NNPC’s recruitment criteria
An Abuja-based lawyer, Mr. Pelumi Olajengbesi, has threatened to sue the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, following what he described as “discriminatory recruitment process.”Olajengbesi, in a letter…
From Paris To Kigali… Bella Adenuga-Disu Becomes A Global Sweetheart
If genius were genetic, then, it is no surprise that Bella Disu, one of the daughters of the founder/Chairman of Globacom, Dr. Mike Adenuga, is gradually stepping into his highflying entrepreneurial shoes. Bella is…
Alleged Forgery: You Have Case to Answer, Judge Tells Obasanjo’s In-law
Justice Mojisola Dada of an Ikeja Special Offences Court, on Tuesday, told John Abebe, brother to late former First Lady, Mrs Stella Obasanjo, that he had a case to answer over an alleged forgery of some portions of an…
How prophetess defrauded me of N134m – Lawyer tells court
A lawyer identified as Mrs Uloma Ulo, on Tuesday narrated to an Ikeja Special Offences Court, on how a prophetess defrauded her of N134 million. Ulo, being led in evidence by Mr Frank Ofoma, the counsel for the Economic and Financial…
Tinubu one of democracy’s strong pillars, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm felicitations to the National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 67th birthday, scheduled for March 29th. Buhari, in a…
Those Found Culpable In Building Collapse Incidents Will Be Punished, Says Buhari
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has said that contractors and developers, who are indicted in any building collapse, should be prepared to face the full wrath of the law. The President said this when he…
How corruption caused infrastructure decay in Nigeria – Ibrahim Magu
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, yesterday, said corruption has played a role in frustrating or ruining the provision and maintenance of…
Corruption still high despite President Buhari’s efforts – SERAP
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Tuesday said that the level of corruption in Nigeria was still high in spite of the efforts of the Muhammadu Buhari administration. The News Agency…