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Mixed reactions trail Otedola’s move to buyout Forte Oil upstream, power firm
Shareholders and Capital Market Operators yesterday expressed mixed reactions to moves by Mr Femi Otedola, Forte Oil Plc chairman, to buyout the company’s upstream and power assets. They said this in separate interviews with the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
APC faction suspends Okorocha in Imo
A faction of the APC in Imo state has suspended Governor Anayo Rochas Okorocha over alleged “gross anti-party activities.” Okorocha had made the list released by INEC as APC candidate for Imo West Senatorial zone.ADVERTISEMENT !-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Amaechi behind plot to destroy CJN, says Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, has said that the Minister of Transportation was behind the plot to destroy the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onoghen. Addressing thousands of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
FG to deport aliens, shut borders during general elections
The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS has threatened to charge and deport foreigners who may want to disguise as tourists to illegally observe next month’s general elections.Controller General of Immigration, Muhammad Babandede who!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Court orders police to show cause for detaining Melaye
An Abuja High Court sitting in Maitama on Thursday ordered the police to show cause over it’s continued detention of Sen. Dino Melaye. Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, who has been in police!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
I’m too young to retire – Mourinho
Jose Mourinho says still belongs top football after being sacked by Manchester United and that he is “too young” to retire. United have gone on to win six straight matches under caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer since!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Czech Republic offers Nigerians, others money to leave country
The Czech Republic has decided to pay Nigerians and other migrants to encourage them to leave the central European country. The offer is under a programme that focuses particularly on migrants from Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Nigerian Embassy in U.S. not aware of Atiku’s visit
The Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, DC, said it was not yet sure if former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar would be visiting the United States any moment soon. A competent source at the embassy told the News Agency of Nigeria!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
I Was Afraid I Would Not Live Long ― Akande
FORMER governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, on Thursday said he thought he would not live long to attain old age in life. Speaking at a grand reception to commemorate his 80th birthday ceremony in his country home of Ila!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
IGP Mohammed Adamu: The 15 DIGs, AIGs who may be forced to retire
Pic.13. Acting IGP, Mohammed Adamu, during the handing over ceremony of the 19th to the 20th IGP at the Police Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday (16/1/19). 00555/16/1/2019/Anthony Alabi/NAN At least 15 high-ranking police officers!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Atiku hasn’t travelled to US – Aide
Former Vice President and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has not travelled to the United States of America (USA), his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Paul Ibe, has said. Ibe told!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
INEC releases final list of candidates for 2019 general elections
Ahead of the 2019 general elections, Independent National Electoral Commission has released the final list of Presidential, Senatorial and House of representatives candidates. See List Below: FINAL LIST OF PRESIDENTIAL!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Why this election campaign season is low-key – Ali Baba
Ali Baba, Nigerian actor and stand-up comedian, says Nigeria’s election campaign is low-key because “there is no money”. The 53-year-old comedian, who is known for being opinionated on political issues, took to Instagram page to!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Snoop Dogg invests in £2bn Swedish fintech company
Snoop Dogg's venture firm Casa Verde Capital mainly invests in cannabis-related companies US rapper Snoop Dogg has bought a stake in financial technology company Klarna Bank. The Swedish start-up, which was valued at $2.5bn!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Election: PDP kicks against simultaneous accreditation, voting
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed concerns on the insistence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to allow accreditation and voting to go simultaneously on election day. Oseloka Obaze, Chairman!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
WBC orders Fury/Wilder rematch negotiations
The World Boxing Council (WBC) has ordered for negotiations for a rematch between American heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder and British challenger Tyson Fury to begin. The WBC also stated that if no agreement is reached!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
JUST IN: Court extends suspension of CJN Onnoghen’s trial to January 28
An Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has extended the restraining order against the continuation of the trial of Nigeria’s Chief Justice, Walter Onnoghen to January 28. The court, presided over by Justice N. E. Maha, gave!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
I pick team on penis size: female coach puts journalist in his place
BV Cloppenburg boss Imke Wübbenhorst, who became the first female coach of a club in the top five leagues of German men's football when she was appointed by the outfit late last year, put a journalist firmly in his place this week!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
$217bn taken out of Nigeria illegally in 38 years – EFCC
Nigeria has recorded illicit financial outflows of $217.7bn in 38 years, specifically between 1970 and 2008, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, said in Abuja on Wednesday. The commission stated that the various!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Buhari,Tinubu set for Jos
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Saturday visit Jos in continuation of his reelection campaign. The Deputy Governor Plateau State Sonni Tyoden told reporters in Jos on Wednesday that the National Leader of the All!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Only An Ignorant Man Would Take CJN Onnoghen’s Case Before NJC, Says Sagay
Itse Sagay, Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption, says the National Judicial Council (NJC) does not have the power to preside over cases of wrong asset declaration of any judge. Speaking in Abuja on!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
“I Am Going To Enrich My Friends When I Become President” – Atiku Says (VIDEO)
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, says among other things, if elected into power he will enrich his friends. The PDP candidate stated this on Wednesday while addressing the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
After two years on the market, manager says investors are showing keen interest in Arik
Oluseye Opasanya (SAN), the receiver-manager of Arik Air, says local and foreign investors are showing a keen interest in the airline. Arik Air, which was overtaken by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
PHOTOS: Meet Miracle, The Little Girl Who Won The Viral #10YearsChallenge
A young girl has been widely voted as the winner of the #10YearsChallenge social media trend after her emotional story touched netizens deeply. The young girl named Miracle has indeed had a miraculous life. She joined the!-->!-->!-->…