Banks start integrating e-Naira app
Banks have started to onboard the e-Naira feature on their applications. In its latest update, the Guaranty Trust World app has integrated a e-Naira feature. However, when opened,…
Everywhere I go, I’m asked to contest 2023 presidential seat – Orji Kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on Wednesday expressed his willingness to contest the 2023 presidential election only if Nigerians canvassed his…
Deposed Ologbotsere plans suit to remove Olu of Warri
Derobed Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom in Delta State, Chief Ayiri Emami, has faulted his deposition as the Itsekiri traditional prime minister by the Olu of Warri, Ogiame…
#EndSARS and the Weaponisation of Fake News
The potency of fake news as a weapon of destruction and destabilisation was laid bare during and after the recent #EndSARS protests in Lagos and other parts of the…
Anambra election: PDP cautions against declaring state of emergency
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned against contemplations of imposing a state of emergency in Anambra state ahead of the Nov. 6 governorship election in the…
Borrowed money only 23% of GDP — FG
DESPITE public outcry against frequent borrowings, the federal government yesterday hinted of its plan to borrow more in order to finance the N6.258 trillion deficit in the proposed 2022…
Ebonyi People Marginalised By Igbos, Will Never Be Part Of Biafra – Umahi
Ebonyi State will never be part of Biafra due to the marginalisation and slavery its people has suffered in the hands of other Igbos, says Governor Dave Umahi.…
Three Nigeria Drug Syndicate Arrested In India For Cocaine Trafficking
Three African nationals were arrested in Dwarka for allegedly running a drug racket and heroin worth Rs 13 crore was seized from their possession, police said on Wednesday. Stanley…
Tell Buhari the truth about Nnamdi Kanu – Ohanaeze hits South-East Govs
Apex Igbo group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has called on South-East Governors and leaders to tell President Muhammadu Buhari the truth about Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader…
Brighton And Hove Albion Footballer Arrested On Suspicion Of Sexual Assault
A Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault after being hauled out of a nightclub in the south coast. The Brighton and Hove Albion player, in his twenties, was arrested…
Ogun Government Takes Action As Banks Remain Closed Over Robbery Threat
Barely three weeks after their refusal to open banks due to an acclaimed robbery threat, the Ogun State Government on Wednesday met with bankers in Ijebu-Ode, Ijebu-Igbo and Sagamu axis…
UNIBEN English lecturer allegedly rapes final year student in office
A senior lecturer in the Department of English and Literature, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin has been accused of raping a female student in his office. The 400-level student…
Lagos-Oyo Axis The Epicentre Of Drug Abuse In Nigeria – Buba Marwa
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), has said that the current push to conduct drug test on…
Google earmarks $1b for digital transformation of Africa
Technology giant, Google, has reiterated its commitment to digital economy and transformation of Africa. Google made the announcement during the maiden edition of Google for Africa…
Justin Bieber Is Selling Weed Named After His Hit Song “PEACHES”
Justin Bieber is breaking into the cannabis industry by releasing his own range of pre-rolled marijuana joints. The 27-year-old pop star announced yesterday that he has partnered with…
PDP holds make-or-mar NEC meeting today
The make-or-mar National Executive Committee meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party is scheduled to hold on Thursday . It is expected that party leaders, who are members of NEC which…
Sanwo-Olu swears in 10 permanent secretaries
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to reciprocate the trust reposed in them. Sanwo-Olu said he expected the new…
Twitter ban a win-win for Nigeria and microblogging platform – Tolu Ogunlesi
Tolu Ogunlesi, special assistant on digital/new media to President Muhammadu Buhari, says the ban on Twitter in Nigeria is a win-win situation for the country and the microblogging site.…
500 Nigerians lose jobs as UAE declines renewal of work visas
Over 500 Nigerians have lost their jobs and are stranded four months after the United Arab Emirates stopped granting or renewing Direct Employment Visa for Nigerians in the Western Asian…
WHO recommends use of first malaria vaccine for children
The World Health Organization on Wednesday endorsed the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine, the first against the mosquito-borne disease that kills more than 400,000 people a year, mostly…
FG threatens to declare state of emergency in Anambra, says guber election must hold
The federal government has threatened to declare a state of emergency in Anambra to ensure that the November 6 governorship election in the state takes place. Abubakar Malami,…
Tinubu is the ideal APC presidential candidate for 2023, says Ogunlewe
Adeseye Ogunlewe, the former minister of works, has called on Bola Tinubu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to declare his interest in the 2023 presidential election…
Footballer Arrested After Kicking Referee In Head In On-Pitch Attack
A footballer has been arrested for attacking a referee and appearing to render him unconscious during a match in Brazil. William Ribeiro, who plays for state-league club Sao Paulo RS, committed…
PIA: DPR Scrapped As Senate Confirms NURC Board Members
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of board members of the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission. The confirmation of the nominees followed the consideration of a…