Mosquirix: 10 things to know about first-ever approved malaria vaccine
After decades of trials, the world has potentially found a new silver bullet against malaria, one of the oldest and deadliest infectious diseases. Malaria kills about half a…
Many Killed, Houses Burnt As Soldiers, Youths Clash In Imo
No fewer than 10 persons were feared dead, Friday, as soldiers clashed with youths of Umuokwu Izombe community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State. About…
”My S*x Tape Was Mistakenly Posted On Snapchat” – Musician, Tiwa Savage Reveals
More details about the S*x tape of female musician, Tiwa Savage have emerged. In a recent chat, she explained that the video was recorded and posted on snapchat mistakenly but someone…
FG Allocates N5.9tn To Education, Health, Defence, Infrastructure
The Federal Government has allocated the sum of N5.93tn to critical sectors of the economy including defence, health, education and infrastructure. According to the Minister…
PDP chair: Northern governors, leaders split over slot
Atiku, Saraki camps reject zoning of position to North-Central Northern caucus raises 20-man search and screening committee Mark battles Makarfi, Shema,…
Who Owns You; Instagram, WhatsApp or Facebook?
Chido Nwangwu inquires into the gripping world of Mark Zuckerberg ….. Facebook is the most influential media company in the world, today! It’s market capitalization value is…
SEC approves MTN Nigeria’s N89.99bn series II bond
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted MTN Nigeria Communications approval to launch its series II 10-year Fixed Rate Bond (Series II Bond), MTN’s Company Secretary,…
2022 budget: FG earmarks N178bn for population and housing census
The federal government has budgeted N178.09 billion for the national population and housing census in the 2022 budget. President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday presented an…
NIPOST increases domestic postage rate by 400%
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) says it has increased its domestic postage rate from N50 to N250 for effective service delivery in the country. Mr Friday Aba, the Zonal…
No leader as tolerant, understanding as Buhari – Lai Mohammmed
Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says he is yet to come across any leader as “tolerant” as President Muhammadu Buhari. The minister spoke on Friday, when a…
South-South Governors, Leaders Demand 50% Oil Derivation
Six state governors in the South South region have demanded the upward review of oil derivation formula from the present 13 per cent to 50 per cent. They have also…
2Baba’s lawsuit: No more comments, says Brymo
Singer Olawale Olofooro, better known as Brymo, has refused to make further comments about the damning accusations he made towards his colleague, Innocent Idibia,…
Nigeria now has 41 million taxpayers — but revenue generation still low, says FIRS
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says Nigeria now has 41 million taxpayers. Muhammad Nami, FIRS chairman, disclosed this on Friday, at the public presentation and…
‘Squid Game’ Is So Intense Its Director Lost 6 Teeth During Production
If you've watched the breakout hit Netflix series "Squid Game," innocent children's games like tug of war and red light, green light may take on a whole new meaning for you. For its…
Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Rivers account for 29% of subnational domestic debts – DMO
Lagos, Rivers and Akwa Ibom states emerged as the three most indebted states in Nigeria, accounting for 29 percent of Nigeria’s subnational domestic debt. According to the Debt Management…
Weighty Matters About Our Country
Series of reactions have typically attended the October 1 broadcast by President Muhammadu Buhari to mark the 61st anniversary of our Independence Day. These include the good,…
Five Kaduna Baptist School students freed — after three months in captivity
Five students kidnapped from Bethel Baptist High School in Damishi, Kaduna, have regained their freedom after months in captivity. Israel Akanji, president of the Nigerian Baptist…
2022 budget: FG ignores Rivers, Lagos VAT row, targets N316bn
Despite ongoing legal tussle over which tier of government to collect Value Added Tax, the Federal Government has estimated N316.69bn as its share of VAT in 2022. The sum is part of…
I Faked My Kidnap Because My Mother Is Stingy – Abia SS3 Student [VIDEO]
A Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3) student in an undisclosed school in Abia State, Obinna Nwatu has been arrested by operatives of Abia State police command for stage-managing…
NNPC Limited has capitalisation of N200 billion, says CAC registrar
Garba Abubakar, registrar/chief executive officer of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), says the newly incorporated Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has…
Unknown Gunmen Attack Enugu Police Station, Shoot Policeman
A policeman reportedly sustained bullet wounds during an attack on Aguobu Owa police station in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. What would have been a bloody attack was…
Support, knocks for Tiwa Savage over intimacy video, fans condemn blackmailer
Some fans and social media influencers have condemned a yet-to-be-identified blackmailer for reportedly demanding money from the award-winning songstress, Tiwa Savage, after he…
PHOTOS: Tinubu returns to Nigeria — after knee surgery in UK
Bola Tinubu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has returned to Nigeria after undergoing knee surgery in London, United Kingdom. Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos,…
18 former NBA players indicted in alleged $4 million scheme to defraud NBA health plan
An alleged scheme to defraud the NBA health plan of millions of dollars has led to the arrest and indictment of nearly 20 former NBA players. Jonathan Dienst of NBC New York reported…