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President Muhammadu will depart Nigeria for New York on Sunday to participate in the 73rd session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA73). UNGA73 officially opened on September 18. The theme of this year’s session is “Making…

On Thursday, it was revealed that Adebayo Shittu, minister of communications, failed to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.  According to Premium Times, Shittu skipped the compulsory programme after…

A viral video has revealed how Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe of CCC Genesis Global (Isheri Outreach) instructed a female church member to go away with all the offerings paid to the church by members during a Sunday service. The…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has said it would resist any attempt to pay five per cent of its funds found in commercial bank to any whistle-blower. Ndu Ughamadu, NNPC General Manager, Public Affairs, disclosed this in a…

An agent of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been arrested for alleged vote-buying at ward 1, unit 1, Obada Ede local government area of Osun state. The agent whose identity was not disclosed was said to have brought out money…

Sahara Reporters can authoratively confirm that the agents of the All Progressive Congress (APC) are inducing voters by buying their votes. Before casting their votes, voters were directed to a house not far from the polling unit,…

The storm raised by the troubling politicking over the All Progressives Congress (APC) party nomination for the Governorship of Lagos State in the 2019 polls continues to rage unabated, and unlikely to dissipate any time soon.…

Details have emerged on why the Federal Government suspended plan to establish a national carrier named Nigeria Air. The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, had on Wednesday announced the indefinite suspension of Nigeria Air…

The Nigerian Stock Exchange on Friday officially notified the investing public that Skye Bank Plc shares would be suspended from trading on September 24. The exchange gave the notice in Lagos in a statement by Mr Olumide Orojimi,…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently called out MTN, Nigeria’s largest telecommunications company, over repatriation of dividends, asking the telco to refund the $8.1 billion. Four banks were fined N5.8 billion for allegedly…

Efforts at saving the re-election bid of Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode seemed to have gained traction with the decision of governors elected on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, to storm Osun State with the aim of…

Nigerian Lawyer identified as Ehighelua lkhide, has been stripped of his SAN nomination (Senior Advocate of Nigeria), 4 days to the conferment of the prestigious title. The Lawyer who was stripped of the SAN nomination, was found…

Barring any unforeseen development, the Governor Advisory Council will meet on Saturday night (today) to conclude all matter concerning the Lagos State ticket of the All Progressives Congress. GAS is the highest advisory body of the APC…

A 54-year-old driver to the chairman of an outsourcing firm located on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos State, is in trouble after a sex worker allegedly fled with his boss’ Kia Sorento sport utility vehicle valued at N5.4million. The…

It was a fun moment at a party held recently in a popular night club in Benin city, Edo state. Some ladies who were in “high” spirits (literally) were spotted having fun while entertaining others with their dancing skills. While some of…

Three men convicted of the death of young male model, Harry Uzoka, who was fatally stabbed following a row on social media have been sentenced to a total of over 60-years in jail. George Koh, 24, a Liberian national of Broadhurst…

Most of the Nigerian deportees were also said to have engaged in prostitution in Ghana, apart from lacking the requisite resident permits; according to Ghanaweb. They were arrested along with nine Ghanaians in a swoop at the Redco…

The Minister of Transportation and Director-General of the President Buhari 2019 Campaign Organisation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has accused the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and the representative of Rivers South-East…

Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, yesterday in Ibadan, Oyo State, said he would forever be an enemy of anyone that tried to hinder the democratic development of Nigeria or plunge Nigeria into crisis. Abdulsalami stated…

Anthony Joshua admits he is feeling the pressure ahead of Saturday’s Wembley showdown with Russian Alexander Povetkin. Joshua will put his WBA, IBF and WBO world heavyweight title belts on the line against a potentially dangerous…

Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, on Friday in Ibadan, announced his intention to contest the Oyo South Senatorial seat on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor made the announcement at the maiden Gen.…

Nigerian senator and governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Ademola Adeleke has debunked rumours that he has stepped down for the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate Iyiola Omisore. The governorship…

The Federal Ministry of Works in Lagos State has begun demolition of illegal structures under bridges used as hideouts by miscreants and other illegal activities, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The Federal Controller of…

Government and policy makers have been urged to implement a National Alcohol Policy with a view to discouraging it’s addiction and abuse. The call was made Wednesday in Abuja during the Nigeria Alcohol Policy Alliance’ 13th…