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Two men out of the five tenants who reportedly defiled their deceased landlord’s 12-year-old daughter and got her pregnant, were arraigned before an Lagos State High Court in Igbosere on Monday. Speaking at the trial of two of…

The federal government has declared Friday June 15, and Monday June 18 as public holidays to celebrate the 2018 Eid- El Fitr. The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on Monday in Abuja on behalf of the…

Festus Keyamo, spokesman of Buhari’s 2019 campaign, has again criticized Ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo for his opposition stance against the All Progressives Congress, APC-led government of President Muhammadu Buhari. According to…

Some Christian leaders held a thanksgiving for Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the presidential villa in Abuja on Monday. Last week, a chopper conveying Osibanjo to Aso Rock the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada,…

The federal government says it has taken advantage of the new Meter Asset Provider (MAP) regulations to give a grant of N37 billion to a private sector operator to supply meters to interested Distribution Companies (DisCos).…

The University of Ibadan has shown leniency to a student who allegedly insulted the vice-chancellor on Facebook. The management of the institution has annulled the expulsion of Kingsley Chinemerem Anyanwu. Kingsley, a 100 level…

Despite being voted as the team with the most stylish jersey at the world cup, the Super Eagles are not done with fashion yet as they are spotted wearing ankara material at the airport en route Russia.   

Former Arsenal and France star Patrick Vieira, world and European champion with Les Bleus, has taken the reins at top flight Nice, the French club said Monday. Vieira, 41, arrives after a stint at MLS outfit New York City FC. He has…

Bayern Munich of Germany and Austria international defender David Alaba has revealed that he loves Nigeria and would have loved to play for the Super Eagles but for circumstances beyond his control. Alaba, of Nigerian parentage, was…

In December 2017, many Nigerians took to social media to call for the proscription of the police special anti robbery squad (SARS), over its alleged brutality. Six months after, the campaign has resurfaced on various social media…

Hamza Al-Mustapha, a Former National Security Adviser to Ex-head of state, Hamza Al-Mustapha has finally opened up on the circumstances surrounding the death of M.K.O Abiola. In a recent Interview, Mustapha revealed that some leaders…

If the design and quality of a team’s jersey is an indication of how far it will go in a competition, then it will be safe to assume that Nigeria should bring the 2018 FIFA World Cup back home after top international magazine GQ voted…

The Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Raji Fashola, says the collapsed bridge on Mokwa-Jebba road will be  back in use within 72 hours. Fashola told newsmen  in Zaria, Kaduna State, shortly after he paid homage to the Emir of…

The 109 senators and 360 members of the House of Representatives have passed a total of 222 bills in the last three years after pocketing N159.1 billion as monthly salary and allowances, Daily Trust reports. The 222 bills passed by…

Residents of Arepo, in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, have resorted to self help after the state government allegedly failed to construct the community’s major road. PUNCH Metro learnt that the Governor…

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, directed the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to reopen investigation into the unresolved murder of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Bola Ige, and…

Beckam and wife David and Victoria Beckham have been reunited in London after furiously denying rumours of an imminent split, Daily Mail  reports. The former footballer and his wife both attended the Kent & Curwen Men’s…

Kayode Fayemi, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC)  in the July 14 governorship election in Ekiti state, has named Opeyemi Bamidele, former member of the house of representatives, director-general of his campaign. Fayemi…

Former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu has demanded probe of former President Olusegun Obasanjo over ceding of Bakassi Peninsula to Cameroun. According to Orji Uzor Kalu, the former president handed over the peninsula, which…

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, arrived Morocco last night on a two-day working visit to the country. The Nigerian President treated to an elegant reception at the Royal Palace in Morocco, an event which was aired live on…

Warren Buffet has been known to be one of the greatest investors ever. His prowess in stock picking and value investing earned him the nickname, “the Oracle of Omaha”. When he speaks, the market listens. Buffet has and follows some…

Another crusade is on the way, after the honour done to the late Chief Moshood Abiola and the late rights activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi. The new crusade, according to All Progesssives Congress (APC) stalwart Asiwaju Bola Ahmed…

People of Nigeria, exactly one year ago, you turned out in your millions to vote for me, Chief MKO Abiola, as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. But politicians in uniform, who call themselves soldiers but are more…

•Second Niger Bridge for completion in four years In line with the decision of the National Economic Council (NEC) headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) plans a $650 milion…