THE INSIDER: Turmoil in First Bank as furious Otedola wields the big stick after ‘lavish’ party
Folake Ani-Mumuney was asked to resign as First Bank’s global head of marketing and corporate communications by Femi Otedola, the chairman of the holding company, insiders have told TheCable. A top employee of…
Why my father has 19 wives, 108 children — Governor
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has narrated how victimization and intimidation from his village…
Why Naira is in massive recovery race across all markets, by bankers
•USD now N1,500, may hit N1,200 —Black market operators•Other foreign currencies also affected, P/Sterling now N1,750•Gold, other commodities are declining —Dealers•Time will tell of sustainability —Banker…
Wait for 2031 presidency – SGF Akume tells Atiku, northerners
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other northern politicians aspiring for the presidency to exercise patience until 2031,…
If I want to call for Akume’s sack, I know what to do — Gov. Alia
The Benue State Governor, Rev. Father Hyacinth Alia, has said that if he wants to call for the sack of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, he knows how to go about it.…
You’ve failed workers – Labour group slams NLC, TUC
The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) on Sunday lambasted the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), saying the two frontline labour groups have failed Nigerian workers. In a communiqué issued…
Ghana copied Nigeria’s electoral model, says INEC chairman
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said Ghana’s decision to decentralise its electoral system was inspired by Nigeria’s success in managing constituency…
FG cracks down on flight delays, vows to sanction errant airlines
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has warned that it will no longer tolerate unnecessary flight delays. The government also vowed to sanction errant airlines and urged…
Better days are ahead of us – Tinubu tells Nigerian
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that better days are ahead, despite the current challenges facing the nation. Tinubu, represented by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu gave this assurance at the…
Lakurawa: Nigeria, neighbours begin offensive against new terror group
•DHQ vows to block security gaps as Nigeria, Chad, Niger hold joint military operations The Nigerian Army and their counterparts in Chad, Niger, and other neighbouring countries have commenced joint…
Jay-Z accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old in 2000 incident along with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Sean “Diddy” Combs has amended her lawsuit to include allegations that she was also assaulted by Jay-Z at the same party. The lawsuit was initially filed against…
Donald Trump Restates Plan To Deport ‘Illegal Immigrants’, Reveals End To Birthright…
United States President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to deport all immigrants in the United States illegally over his upcoming four-year term. In an interview aired Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump…
People Must Freely Choose Their Leaders – Tinubu Tells Ghana President-Elect Mahama On Phone,…
Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, has congratulated Ghana’s President-elect John Dramani Mahama, while commending Ghanaians for upholding the tenets of democracy. Tinubu congratulated Mahama on his victory in the…
Marketers begin direct loading from Dangote refinery
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has begun lifting Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, The PUNCH can report. This follows an agreement reached with the…
Assad, family arrive in Russia, ‘granted asylum’
Deposed President Bashar al-Assad has arrived in Moscow after fleeing a rebel takeover in Syria, TASS, the Russian state media, reports. Assad…
Man claims wife can’t get IVF in Nigeria, begs UK court to stop deportation
Olutobi Ogunbawo, a Nigerian national, has told a tribunal in the United Kingdom (UK) that his wife cannot undergo the in vitro fertilisation (IVF) procedure in Nigeria. Ogunbawo, 43, is fighting a planned…
US should ‘not get involved’ in Syria war, says Trump
US President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States should “not get involved” in the situation in Syria, where fast-moving rebel forces say they have begun to encircle the capital Damascus. “Syria…
Defection: ‘I complied with constitution, my seat not vacant’ – Ibori-Suenu files affidavit
The lawmaker representing Ethiope East/West Federal Constituency of Delta State, Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, has said that her defection to APC complied with the relevant sections of the constitution, hence there was no…
Different coach, same Man United: Amorim left lost in Nottingham Forest 2-3
Nottingham Forest condemned Manchester United to their second straight Premier League defeat on Saturday, beating Ruben Amorim’s men 3-2 at Old Trafford. United forward Rasmus Hojlund cancelled out Nikola…
Tinubu Tax: Negotiation as northern groups, ACF, NEF, AYCF list conditions to cease fire
•State Revenue Board raises questions for review c’tte Following the opposition, especially from the North against the proposed Tax Reform Bills in the National Assembly, NASS, leading northern groups…
Policeman accidentally shoots Taraba Governor’s Sister during Gunmen Attack
Atsi Kefas, a sister of Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, was reportedly shot during an attack by gunmen on Thursday, November 2, 2024, along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. The attack…
Governor Okpebholo appoints chairman Edo revenue board
Oladele Bankole-Balogun has been appointed as the executive chairman of the Edo State Board of Internal Revenue by Governor Monday Okpebholo. Announcing the appointment, Umar Ikhilor, the Secretary to the State…
No Evidence Of Newly Detected COVID Variant XEC In Nigeria –FG
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has said that there is no evidence of COVID variant XEC in Nigeria. In a statement on Saturday signed by Alaba Balogun, Deputy Director Information and Public…
People May Not Like Us, But Things Are Changing –Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said things are taking shape for the better, even though people may not like his government. He said amid the tough challenges in the country, his administration had made some…