Alleged N5.2b Fraud: Key Witness In Ex-JAMB Registrar, Ojerinde’s Trial Dies
The key witness in the alleged N5.2 billion fraud trial of former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Jibu Ojerinde, Dr. Jimoh…
Lagos, Ogun, Kano account for 27% of Nigeria’s mobile subscriptions—NBS
The latest telecommunications data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that three states, Lagos, Ogun, and…
CSO says Seplat’s notice of discontinuance on criminal charges is fraudulent
Civil society and good governance advocacy organisation, Make a Difference Initiative (MADI), has dismissed the claims by Seplat Energy PLC that the Federal…
Pastor divorces wife of 22 years after herbalist died on top of her during sex romp in Ekiti hotel
The marriage between Pastor Joshua Ajagunigbala and his wife, Rita Ajagunigbala has been dissolved. The 22-year-old marriage…
Aisha Buhari wishes Tinubu very peaceful, successful tenure
The First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has expressed her gratitude to all Nigerians for their support and prayers for the administration of her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari in the past eight years. Buhari will hand…
Programmes for first remembrance anniversary of Alaafin of Oyo announced
Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi, one the sons of late revered Yoruba foremost traditional ruler, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, the Alaafin of Oyo has announced series of programmes for remembrance and one year anniversary of…
Lagos set for massive demolition of shanties in Lekki, issues removal deadline
The Lagos State Government is set for massive demolition of illegal structures and shanties along Lekki Coastal Road and has issued five days deadline for squatters to vacate. Officials of the Lagos State…
How I acquired my US properties, others without corruption – Keyamo
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo has explained how he acquired his property in the United States and others without corruption. Keyamo, in a long tweet, said two days ago, he decided to bait…
Nasarawa Varsity Lecturer Jailed For Assaulting Student
A senior lecturer at the Federal University of Lafia, Dr Fred Ayokahi, has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for assaulting a 20-year-old student, Blessing Mathias. Dr. Ayokahi, who was convicted by a Nasarawa…
Simone Biles 7-time Olympic gold medalist weds heartthrob (Photos)
Seven-time Olympic gymnast gold medalist, Simone Biles has wedded her heartthrob, Jonathan Owens, Houston Texans football star. Biles and Owen during their wedding Biles shared photos of their wedding on her…
Sanwo-Olu spit fire, orders demolition of 10 illegal buildings on Banana Island
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered demolition of 10 illegal buildings on Banana Island, Ikoyi area of the state. The governor also condemned the illegal activities of developers hiding under agencies…
FG begins 40% pay rise for workers, excludes doctors, lecturers
Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige Only the 144,766 federal civil servants under the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure will benefit from the new 40 per cent peculiar allowance introduced by the…
Tinubu not on sick bed – Orji Uzor Kalu tells Nigerians
Orji Uzor Kalu, Senate Chief Whip, has dismissed claims that President-elect Bola Tinubu is ill. Tinubu is not in a hospital, according to Kalu. He spoke at a Mass to commemorate his 63rd birthday in Abuja.…
Adamawa: When the Umpire Goes Rogue
Residents of Yola woke up last Sunday morning to the announcement of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Aisha Binani as ‘winner’ of the…
I was homeless after leaving Banky’s EME… Olamide came to my rescue – Skales
Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, the Nigerian rapper better known as Skates, has detailed his struggles after leaving Empire Mates Entertainment (EME), Banky W’s record label. Skales got signed to EME in 2010 and left in 2014…
CSOs to protest judgement voiding Ararume’s removal as NNPC board chair
The Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CCSGGG) says it will protest a judgement nullifying the removal of Ifeanyi Ararume as a…
Mahrez Treble Fires Man City Into FA Cup Final
Riyad Mahrez fired Manchester City into the FA Cup final as the Algerian’s hat-trick sealed a 3-0 win against Sheffield United at Wembley on Saturday. Mahrez’s superb display dispatched the Championship underdogs,…
Where Are New Naira Notes?
The new naira notes introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in the wake of its now voided naira redesign policy have become scarce despite the increase in currency circulation from N982.09 billion in February to N1.6…
Nigerian Students In Sudan Await Fate As Army Allows Evacuation
Nigerian students trapped in war-torn Sudan are eager to know their fate following a nod by the Sudan’s de facto president and commander-in-chief of the army, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, to the evacuation of citizens and…
APC Dissolves Presidential Campaign Council
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dissolved its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) inaugurated last year to prosecute the 2023 presidential election. The dissolution was contained in a statement on Saturday…
Many Estates In Abuja Are Proceeds Of Money Laundering – EFCC Lawyer
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said the commission is zeroing on those hiding under real estate to perpetrate money laundering and other financial crimes. Speaking during a training session for…
Arteta defiant despite another Arsenal slip-up
The odds on Arsenal claiming their first Premier League title are lengthening by the game but manager Mikel Arteta still believes his young side can hold Manchester City at bay. For the…
Hemeti, the Sudanese general fighting for absolute control
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo’s advance through life, from successful camel trader and commander of a horseback militia to a…
Igbo forum rejects Iwuanyanywu as Ohanaeze Ndigbo president-general
An Igbo socio-political group, Njiko Igbo Forum, has rejected the emergence of Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, as the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. The forum has been an affiliate of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide since 1999.…