Reps approve bill to compensate airport neighbours over noise, emission
The House of Representatives has approved a bill seeking to create a special welfare package for people living around airports across Nigeria due to the environmental impact of the…
Obiano meets Buhari, says President oppose State of Emergency in Anambra
Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, met with the President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The governor said he reported the Attorney-General of the…
Lagos lawyer, ‘Wale Fapohunda’s inlaw, Ogbueshi Felix Offiah honored with prestigious…
All is now set for the conferment of the prestigious traditional title of “Ogbueshi-na boo” on Felix Ugochukwu Offiah and the wife, Chineze, by His Royal Majesty, the Asagba of Asaba kingdom,…
We Have Lost Our Wives To Okada Men’ – Benue Pensioners Protest 34, 74 Months Arrears
Pensioners under the auspices of Aggrieved Pensioners in Benue state have held peaceful march to protest 34 and 74 months of arrears of pension and gratuity owed them at the…
‘Let them see how painful it is’ — Umahi threatens to ‘go after parents of gunmen in Ebonyi’
Dave Umahi, governor of Ebonyi, says he will “go after” parents of persons behind recent killings in the state. There have been recent attacks in states across the…
BREAKING: Court jails Maina’s son, Faisal, 14 years for fraud
Faisal Maina, son of the former chairman of the now-defunct Pension Reformed Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment. Justice Okon Abang of the…
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.…