Nigerian Senate ‘diverted’ over N3.6 billion in 2019 – Audit report
In 2019, the Nigerian Senate spent about N3.6 billion that it could not account for, an audit report has revealed. There was also no evidence to show what the funds were used for. The Senate also failed to remit taxes to the…
‘Let wedding plans begin!’ Nigerians excited after COAS ordered release of romantic soldier
Nigerians on social media are excited as the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, ordered the immediate release of a detained female soldier, Private Sofiyat Akinlabi. The COAS…
APC governors describe Governor Ganduje as politics’ shining light
The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) on Saturday in Abuja described Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State as Nigeria’s politics shining light as he celebrates his 72nd birthday. Governor Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi State and…
Northern Nigeria becoming Arewanistan – Bishop Kukah
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, has slammed President Buhari’s government for being “totally oblivious to the cherished values of the sacredness of life”. He also warned his northern brethren that…
Ned Nwoko gifts wife Regina Daniels over N20m for Christmas
Former member of the House of Representatives, Ned Nwoko, surprised his young actress wife, Regina Daniels, with a sum of $50,000 (roughly N20.5m) for Christmas. The excited mother-of-one took to her Instagram story to share…
Nigeria will be in confusion until Nnamdi Kanu is free – Rita Edochie
Veteran Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie has said that Nigeria can never be free and well again until leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu is free. Edochie who claimed…
1.3 million Bitcoin left circulating on crypto exchanges
In glad tidings for an orange Christmas, Bitcoin (BTC) supply is drying up to lows not seen for years. In a recent tweet by CryptoRank, just 6.3% of the total Bitcoin supply, or 1.3 million BTC, is held on cryptocurrency…
Arsenal set to hand Saka new six-year deal
Arsenal are reportedly hoping to tie Bukayo Saka down to a new six-year deal until the summer of 2027. The England international continues to thrive under the tutelage of Mikel Arteta and has registered four goals and four…
805 Nigerian doctors got British licence in six months, total now 9,189 – British Agency
Analysis of data obtained from the General Medical Council of Britain has revealed that 805 Nigeria-trained doctors were licensed between July and December 25, 2021. Also, the number of Nigerian-trained doctors in the United…
Oando appoints Ronke Sokefun, Nana Mede as non-executive directors
Oando Plc says it has appointed Ronke Sokefun and Nana Fatima Mede as independent non-executive directors, effective from December 2021. Sokefun also serves as the chairman of the board of directors of the Nigeria Deposit…
The Magodo land grab and the arbitrariness within
I live on the Estate but had no intention of going to that part of Lagos that night. Suddenly, I saw a video on the Estate ‘Whats App’ group and it was a lady calling on everybody to come out and block the gates that the Police…
Eguavoen Lists Osimhen, Ighalo, Musa In 28-Man Final List For AFCON 2021
Interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen has named his 28-final list of the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Cameroon 9th January – 6th February 2022.…
COVID Hits Aso Rock, Garba Shehu, Buhari’s ADC, Others Test Positive
There is an outbreak of COVID-19 at Nigeria’s seat of power, with some presidential aides testing positive. Premium Times had named those affected as the President’s Aide-de-camp…
JUST IN: Chief Of Army Staff Orders Release Of Soldier Who Accepted Corps Member’s Proposal
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has ordered the release of the female soldier who got engaged to a corps member at the Yikpata Orientation Camp of the National Youth…
APC Chairmanship Race: Dust Trails Yari, Al-Makura, Sherriff Aspirations
Ahead of the February convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), aspirants eyeing the national chairmanship and other positions have intensified campaigns to promote their candidatures. A new crop of the National…
‘Care assistants, nursing home staff eligible’ — UK to expand visa scheme for health workers
The United Kingdom has announced plans to expand the health and care visa scheme for the recruitment of persons interested in offering services as care workers. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by…
Baba Akande, ‘My Participations’ & the backlash
More than two weeks after Bisi Akande’s ‘My Participations’ was presented to the public at an impressive ceremony in Lagos attended by President Muhammadu Buhari, the book has not ceased to arouse interest and stoke…
Tunde Lemo, Mudassir Amray… meet bankers behind 2-year-old Titan Trust Bank
On Thursday, a 2-year-old Titan Trust Bank (TTB) acquired an 89.39 percent stake in the 104-year old Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. Players have described the acquisition as a laudable achievement for the newly-established bank.…
Apex Court Judgement: Shangisha landlords petition EFCC over 700 fraudulent C-of-Os issued in Magodo
The Shangisha Landlords Association has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) over what it described as fraudulent Certificate of Occupancies currently circulating in Magodo GRA Phase 2 in Lagos.…
In this new season, I shall focus on God only – Ooni’s Ex-wife
The former wife of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye OgunwusI, Naomi Silekunola, has disclosed that she would be returning to full-time evangelism, to complete the task God handed over to her. Naomi stated this through a statement…
DSS releases man wrongfully accused of ‘preparing charms’ for Igboho
The Department of State Services has released one Dada Ifasooto, about six months after he was secretly arrested. Ifasooto was wrongfully detained on July 16, 2021, and thrown into an underground cell after he was accused of…
Lagos pipeline explosion will not disrupt petrol supply – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) said the Iyana-Odo/Baruwa pipeline fire will not disrupt the supply of petroleum products across the country. Malam Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director of NNPC gave the assurance…
Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu opts to date struggling man
Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu has been talking about herself and her career plan since she was crowned in Eilat Israel. In a wide-ranging interview with IndiaToday, she was asked pointedly: A very powerful old rich man or a…
AFCON equals any European Championship, I’ll never stop African players – Patrick Vieira
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has said he will never stop his players from representing their countries in the forthcoming African Cup of Nations. The Frenchman noted that the competition is as important as the…