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THE House of Representatives became polarised yesterday at plenary when a motion to suspend Executive Order 006 on asset forfeiture signed by President Muhammadu Buhari came up for debate. Signs of what to expect from proponents of…

Those leaving the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are mercenaries who joined the party for personal gains, National Chairman Adams Oshiomhole said yesterday. He however added that those who have genuine complaints will be…

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit bill (NFIU) into law, Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate) Ita Enang said yesterday. Enang, while briefing…

The Federal Government yesterday launched National Campaign Against Fake News, advising Nigerians to be vigilant. It said the essence of the campaign is to sensitise all Nigerians to the dangers posed by fake news to the peace and…

The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Operations, Mr. Habilal Joshak, has said the security details of important personalities in Ekiti will be withdrawn ahead of the Ekiti election on Saturday. The Police boss added that no party…

Nigerians have taken to social media to react between the invasion of the Ekiti state government house by armed policemen. The invasion of the security operatives allegedly caused the governor to lose consciousness momentarily after…

WhatsApp has announced the launch of a new feature globally that will highlight when a message has been forwarded and not composed by the sender. The messaging application made the move public on Tuesday through its official blog…

The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Operations, Habilal Joshak, has explained the role of his officers in the harassment of the state governor, Ayo Fayose, on Wednesday. Mr Fayose was teargassed and harassed by armed police…

The federal government has given its first known public remark on the certificate forgery scandal involving the finance minister, Kemi Adeosun. Mrs Adeosun failed to take part in the…

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday swore-in six new Permanent Secretaries charging them to contribute to the ongoing efforts by his administration to build a modern smart-city for the benefits of residents and…

Russian authorities have identified a Lebanese suspect believed to have swindled a Saudi Arabian football fan out of the equivalent of $250,000, the Interfax news agency reported Wednesday. The Lebanese man, aged between 49 and 50…

A 15-year-old boy’s performance in WAEC and JAMB has so impressed people that his story has made it to social media. Okorogheye Orisheneye David got straight As in all the nine courses he registered for in the 2018 West African…

Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, cried while narrating how a policeman allegedly slapped him on Wednesday morning. The presence of Fayose, who wore a neck brace and was assisted to the podium by some of his aides, came as a…

He may not have added the World Cup to his Euro 16 success and hattrick of Champions Leagues. But with another Ballon d’Or looking likely and a move to Juventus complete, Cristiano Ronaldo’s status is as much that of multinational as…

The Acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, on Wednesday described corruption as “most extensive and deeply entrenched culture” in Nigeria. Magu said between January and July this year,…

Lagos Pastor, Poju Oyemade, shared the photo above of himself in Russia to watch the semi-finals matches at the world cup. An oversabi pastor asked him what will is he going to the world cup do for his church. Pastor Poju wasted no time to…

Twenty-four hours after a group of 38 parties announced the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) to wrest power from President Muhammadu Buhari, another group of 20 political parties yesterday joined forces with the ruling All…

The picture radiates relaxed family togetherness. Footballer Dele Alli, only 22 years old and fresh from a career pinnacle, scoring for England against Sweden in the World Cup quarter-final, smiles shyly with his support team around…

Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, Ambassador Queen Worlu is dead....Worlu died at her duty post on Monday. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a statement on…

Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, lost consciousness momentarily on Wednesday after policemen reportedly fired teargas into the government house in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. He was taken to the state house clinic where…

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday urged the people of Ekiti State to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election. He said the people of the Fountain of Knowledge should not allow themselves to…

The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee, LPDC, has disbarred seven lawyers and suspended 12 others over alleged involvement in various acts of professional misconduct. Nigerian Body of Benchers made the revelation while admitting…

Security operatives have blocked the government house in Ado-Ekiti, capital of Ekiti state. This created tension among residents of the area who scuttled to safety. The armed operatives fired gunshots into the air and released…

The Federal High Court in Minna, Niger State, has ordered the interim forfeiture of some assets belonging to a former governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu. The PUNCH on Tuesday obtained the Certified True Copy of the court’s…