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Aisha Buhari must explain what has happened to cabal — Fayose
A former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday queried President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha, over what had happened to the cabal that she alleged had hijacked her husband and prevented him from performing in…
PHOTOS: Osinbajo visits Awujale of Ijebu land, Onabanjo’s widow
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, on Sunday visited the Awujale of Ijebu Land, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona and the family of Chief Mrs. Lucia Onabanjo in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Photos: NOVO ISIORO
FA to investigate allegations of “monkey noises” made towards Tottenham’s defender
England’s governing Football Association is to investigate allegations of “monkey noises” made towards Tottenham Hotspur Ladies defender Renee Hector by an unnamed Sheffield United player.Hector said the incident took place during…
DSS accuses man of attempting to print counterfeit N20bn
The Department of State Services on Monday commenced the trial of one Mr John Elem, who was accused of attempting to print counterfeit naira notes, worth N20bn.Elem was charged before Justice Saliu Saidu at the Federal High Court…
15.1m new voters to participate in 2019 elections as national register hits 84m
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says at least 84 million Nigerians will participate in this year’s general elections. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, dislcosed this on Monday in Abuja while…
BREAKING: Court Stops INEC From Recognising APC’s Two Rivers Governorship Candidates
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has nullified the primaries conducted by the two factions of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State. In the judgment given on Monday, the…
On this airline, your flight attendant is now accepting tips
Use your credit card to buy a taco, a beer or a taxi ride, and it’s very likely the receipt screen will solicit a tip. A few years ago, that same option arrived on airlines, to the chagrin of passengers who remember when most food…
2019: Buhari hands over campaign to Tinubu, says he doesn’t want governance to suffer
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, will now lead the party’s campaigns for the February general elections as against President Muhammadu Buhari, who is the Chairman of the APC Campaign…
We’ll Protest If IG Remains In Office After Jan. 15 – Opposition Parties
Opposition political parties on Sunday have resolved to begin nationwide protests from January 15 to force President Muhammadu Buhari to name a new Inspector-General of Police. The parties, on the platform of the…
Extradition: EFCC Submits Interpol, Other Documents On Diezani To AGF
Documents for former Petroleum Resources Minister Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke’s extradition has been submitted to the Attorney-Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN). Besides a comprehensive…
Buhari will not support Amosun’s candidate for Ogun guber race – Garba Shehu
Garba Shehu, senior special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on media, says his principal will not support Adekunle Akinlade, preferred governorship candidate of Ibikunle Amosun, governor of Ogun state. Shehu said…
PDP ‘ll ensure uninterrupted education calendar – Jennifer Atiku
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has given assurance that if elected back to power in 2019, it will ensure an uninterrupted education calendar in the sector. Mrs Jennifer Atiku, wife of the PDP presidential…
Military Coup in Gabon, soldiers seize power
There is a military coup ongoing in Gabon, as soldiers in the west African country of Gabon who claimed they are out “to restore democracy”, took control of the national radio station in the early hours of Monday. The Military who…
Rooney arrested in December in U.S. for public intoxication
English football star Wayne Rooney was arrested in December at Dulles Airport outside Washington, D.C. in the U.S. for public intoxication, according to local police. Rooney, who has played for U.S. football club…
Why we invaded Daily Trust offices – Military
The Defence Spokesman, John Agim, has explained why the military invaded and shut down the operations of DailyTrust offices in Abuja and Maiduguri in Borno State. According to him, the invasion was not to stop the…
Pastor Oritsejafor called out for asking members to pay $5,000 for a mantle
Pastor Oritsejafor, the former CAN President and Senior Pastor of Word of Life Bible Church, located in Warri, Nigeria, has been called out by social media users for allegedly asking members to pay $5,000 for a mantle. Pastor…
SERAP asks Fashola to publish ‘names of contractors that disappeared with money for power projects’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a Freedom of Information request to Babatunde Fashola, SAN, Minister of Power, Works and Housing, urging him to use his good offices and leadership…
ATM remains favourite as Nigerians pay N56.8trn electronically in 2018
Automated teller machines (ATM) are the most preferred form of electronic banking in Nigeria. This is according to data provided by the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS). Between January and…
Nigerian Soldier Laments As His Girlfriend Secretly Marries While He Is Fighting Boko Haram
The life of a soldier.... An Heartbroken Nigerian soldier laments as his girlfriend secretly marries while he is fighting Boko Haram
Cherubim and Seraphim Endorses Buhari Promises To Burn 1 Million Candles For Him
Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria ( the white garment church) met with President Buhari recently and has endorsed him for the second term. The leader of the delegation, His Most Eminence, Prophet…
Lagos Government to clampdown on traders on rail lines
The Lagos State Task Force Agency, on Sunday warned traders and other persons doing businesses on rail lines in the state to leave or be ready for arrest and prosecution. The Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka…
Anybody that is for President Muhammadu Buhari is for me – Amosun
AS the intrigues over who becomes the next governor of Ogun state continue, President Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday met behind closed doors with Governor Ibikunle Amosun and the Ogun State governorship candidate of the Allied…
Nigerian Startups Secure The Maximum Number of Deals in Africa – WeeTracker VC Report 2018
The results are out and this year NIGERIA led the way with the maximum number of deals. As per WeeTracker’s 2018 Annual Report on Venture Investments in Africa, this West African country stood first with 136 deals…
2019: 8m People Have Not Collected Their PVCs, INEC Cries Out
Barely five weeks to the start of this year’s general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said about eight million would-be voters are yet to pick up their permanent voter card (PVC). One…