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I’m happy with coup in Gabon… it’ll pave way for democratic rule – Fayose
Ayodele Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti state, says he is happy with the coup that has taken place in Gabon, a country in Central Africa. On Wednesday, the military power and deposed President Ali Bongo who was…
DSS Detains Ogun LG Chairman Who Accused Abiodun Of Fund Diversion
The Department of State Security (DSS), Ogun State command, on Friday detained the suspended chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State, Wale Adedayo, over allegation of diversion of councils’…
JUST IN: FG Recalls Nigerian UK Envoy Sarafa Isola
The Federal Government of Nigeria has recalled Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Alhaji Sarafa Tunji Ishola, reports thegazellenews.com.…
LG Chairmen, Kwankwaso’s Men Poised For Showdown Over Tenure
With the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)-led government now in the saddle in Kano State, chairmen of local government councils appear poised for a showdown with Kwankwaso’s men over tenure. The battle line will…
I Served As Assembly Member, Commissioner, Minister Without NYSC Certificate – Barr Shittu
Barrister Adebayo Shittu is the former minister of communication and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In this interview on Trust TV’s Daily… Barrister Adebayo Shittu is the former minister of…
Tinubu Approves 5m Eyeglasses For Nigerians, Narrates Late Mum’s Sight Problem
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared his support for a partnership between the Federal Ministry of Health’s National Eye Health Programme and the Peek Vision Foundation to provide more than five million pairs…
Rejuvenating the economy: FG targets Domiciliary Accounts, Nigerians’ funds abroad
The administration of President Bola Tinubu is looking to attract funds held in domiciliary accounts and funds held by Nigerians abroad into massive investments in various sectors of the economy. The Minister of…
Bayindir becomes first Turkish Man Utd goalkeeper
Altay Bayindir will become the first Turkish player to wear the Manchester United jersey when he makes his debut. Manchester United announced on Friday that he was signed from Fenerbahce in a deal worth £4.3 million…
Trouble erupts for Gabon’s coup plotters, opposition demands power hand over
Gabon’s main opposition group, Alternance 2023, said it was absurd for the military junta to swear in General Brice Oligui Nguema, when what it should do is hand power back to civilians. “We were happy that Ali Bongo…
Fuel demand down by 30%, says NNPC GMD Kyari
Fuel demand has declined by 30 percent since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidies in May. Malam Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…
Ijaw Group flays sponsored campaign of calumny against Tompolo
The Ijaw Youths Network (IYN), has slammed critics of Chief Government Ekpemupolo popularly known as…
Mohamed Salah: Liverpool reject £150m bid from Saudi Pro League on Transfer Deadline Day
Liverpool have rejected a £150m bid for Mohamed Salah from Al Ittihad but the Saudi Pro League side are not giving up their pursuit. Al Ittihad have not…
The last time Nigeria’s economy was stable was about a decade ago – Wale Edun
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Chief Olawale Edun has said the last time Nigeria’s economy looked stable was about a decade ago. He made this statement during his maiden press…
Lagbaja’s backup singer Ego loses husband
Ego Iheancho, who was popularly known years ago as a backup vocalist to legendary singer, Lagbaja, has lost her husband, Niyi Ogbaro. Ogbaro, according to Chris Kehinde, passed away on Wednesday in the United States.…
Ogun: 20-year-old man arrested for allegedly killing father for ritual
The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, codenamed So-Safe Corps, has arrested Ridwan who allegedly murdered his father for ritual purposes in Ogun. This was contained in a statement issued from…
There won’t be Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger without France – Macron boasts
French President Emmanuel Macroh has boasted that without France’s military operations in the Sahel region, “there would probably no longer be a Mali…Burkina Faso, and I’m not sure there would still be Niger.” Macron…
Tinubu govt inherited ‘dead horse but standing economy’, says Soludo
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu inherited an economy that could be said to be a “dead horse but standing”. Soludo, in an interview with Channels TV on Friday,…
‘I made a mistake,’ Spain coach apologises for applauding controversial Rubiales speech
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente apologised Friday for applauding football federation president Luis Rubiales’ speech last week in which he said he would not resign, after his forcible kiss on the lips of Women’s World Cup…
P&ID agents lobby presidency to halt litigation, target $500m commission
Despite the positive mood in Nigeria’s legal team that the country will succeed in its challenge against the arbitral award to Process and Industrial Developments (P&ID), a trio of influential Nigerians are…
PDP crisis: ‘Don’t push your luck too far’ – Dele Momodu warns Wike
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Aare Dele Momodu, has told the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that he is not the owner of the PDP and, therefore, can be disciplined if any…
Kwankwaso hijacked NNPP, turned party to revenue platform – Ganduje declares
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, yesterday took a swipe at his former boss and estranged ally, Rabiu Kwankwaso, who was the presidential candidate of the New…
‘Don’t place paid adverts on my birthday’ – Shettima warns associates, well-wishers
Vice President Senator Kashim Shetima is set to celebrate his birthday on Saturday, September 2. Ahead of the birthday, the vice president has urged friends and well-wishers to refrain from placing birthday wishes…
Niger junta bars UN, NGOs from military operation zones
The Niger junta has barred United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations from working in areas it described as “military operation zones”. The country’s interior ministry disclosed this on Thursday but failed…
Shifting from the status quo
Governance is serious business. It demands gravitas, rigour, diligence, and urgency. Those saddled with the responsibility of managing public trust must do so with circumspection, sobriety, and solemnity. The mood of the…