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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…

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 …

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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'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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…