Businesses That’ll Shape Nigerian Economy This Year
In 2022 all eyes will be on many Nigerian businessmen and corporate organisations whose decisions in the preceding year will greatly impact the country The year 2021 saw major mergers…
Schools shut over alleged rape, impregnating of six, 12-year-old students
The Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority on Friday shut down two Islamiyah schools indefinitely over alleged rape of a six-year-old girl and impregnation of another…
2022: There will be no gov elections in Osun, Ekiti – Akintoye threatens
Yoruba Nation arrowhead, Prof Banji Akintoye, has threatened that there won’t be governorship election in Osun and Ekiti States in 2022. The Independent National Electoral Commission…
‘6,576 new projects, reduction of police allowance’ — Buhari laments alterations in 2022 budget
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed reservations over the “worrisome changes” made by the national assembly to the 2022 executive budget. On Friday, the president signed the N17.13…
Capital Expenditure Takes 66 Percent As Sanwo-Olu Signs 2022 Appropriation Bill Of N1.758 Trillion
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday signed the 2022 Appropriation Bill of N1.758 trillion christened ‘Budget of Consolidation’ into law. Governor Sanwo-Olu, while signing the…
FG Extends NIN-SIM Verification To March 31, As Enrolments Exceed 71m
The federal government has again extended the deadline for the National Identification Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification to March 31. This is the ninth of such…
Naira tumbles to N435/$1 at official market as CBN adjusts forex rate
Nigerian naira tumbled to N435 against the dollar at the official market on Friday. This is coming as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) adjusted the country’s exchange rate on its website to…
FCT Minister Tests Positive For COVID-19
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammad Bello, has tested positive for COVID-19. The minister on his Facebook page said after feeling unwell on December…
2022 Is A Year Of Reconciliation Among Politicians – Ganduje
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has said 2022 will usher in a new era of peace and reconciliation among political parties’ stakeholders in the state and the country in…
Lagos leads as first-dose COVID vaccination count hits 10m
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), says as of December 29, over 10 million people have received the first jab of the COVID vaccine. The agency disclosed this on…
Osinbajo’s aide shares video of Tinubu’s campaign vehicle driver fighting prostitute
An unidentified man a campaign vehicle of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2023 campaign vehicle, has been spotted in a viral video,…
I’m not at war with Buhari – Sunday Igboho declares
Yoruba Nation campaigner, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, says he is not at war with President Muhammadu Buhari; the six governors in the South-West zone or any government official.…
Housemaid absconds with her madam’s two year old son in Lagos
A family in Lagos state is currently in search of their two-year-old son, Praise Otojareri, who was allegedly taken away by their house help simply identified as Favour, on Sunday,…
FULL TEXT: Buhari’s New Year speech
We remain grateful to the Almighty God for yet another Year attained as a country, united by a common destiny and resolute in our determination to overcome the several challenges along…
Hollywood icon, Betty White, dies at 99
Hollywood icon, Betty White, has died less than 3 weeks before her 100th birthday, NaijaCover Reports. The legendary actress, who would have turned 100 on January 17, passed away at…
Despite My Frequent Criticisms, Buhari Still Answers My Calls – Kukah
Rev Father Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, has said despite his criticism of the Buhari administration, the president has not stopped picking his calls. The cleric, who…
Desmond Tutu: Body Of South African Hero To Be Aquamated
The late anti-apartheid campaigner Archbishop Desmond Tutu is to be aquamated - a process using water that is described as an environmentally friendly alternative to cremation.…
IN FULL: Buhari’s remarks after signing 2022 budget into law
Here is the full text of President Muhammadu Buhari after signing the 2022 budget and finance bill into law on Friday at the state house. PROTOCOLS I am delighted to sign…
New Year: We’ll Remain Resolute Despite Insecurity – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration will remain resolute to continue with programmes and plans despite the fact that the persistent insecurity in certain parts of the country…
I Made Over $22 Million In 2021 – Davido
David Adeleke, Nigerian Singer popularly known as Davido, has revealed how much he made in the outgoing year. In an Instagram post on Friday, the singer said he made $22.3 million this year.…
Victor Osimhen Tests Positive For Covid-19
Super Eagles player, Victor Osimhen has tested positive for covid-19. His club, Napoli disclosed this in a tweet on Thursday, saying, “SSC Napoli reports that the player Victor Osimhen tested…
Why I’m Happy Buhari Didn’t Sign Electoral Bill – Sen Adamu
A former governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Abdullahi Adamu (APC, Nasarawa West), said on Wednesday that he is happy President Muhammadu Buhari did not sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into…
Former United States Ambassador faults trial of Saddam Hussein
Robert Ford, former United States of America Ambassador to Iraq on Wednesday said the trial of Saddam Hussein and his co-defendants had many violations and was “not perfect.” Ford…
In Benin, fathers buy laptops for their sons to engage in Yahoo business – Edo lady
One Edo lady, Eunice Odigie has said that parents are aiding and abetting activities of Yahoo boys in Benin city. Odigie said this in reaction to viral report of a Yahoo boy ( Internet…