Ex-agitators urge PANDEF, others to stop PIA blame game
Ex-agitators from the Niger Delta, under the auspices of the Niger Delta Advocate for Peace and Good Governance (NDAPGG), have urged leaders in the region to stop the blame game on the…
FRSC failed to remit N5.1bn into federation account in four years, says Fiscal Commission
The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) says the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) failed to remit N5.1 billion into the federation account. The unremitted fund is said to…
PSG reject 160 million euros offer for Mbappe
Paris Saint-Germain yesterday turned down Real Madrid’s bid to prise away Kylian Mbappe, with sporting director Leonardo saying the offer of around 160 million euros ($188…
‘He abandoned party after 2019 loss’ — PDP group asks Atiku not to contest presidency in 2023
A group known as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Action 2023 says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar should not run for the presidency in 2023. Although there have been…
Setting up filling stations in neighbouring countries won’t stop petrol smuggling – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says setting up filling stations in neighbouring countries will not stop petrol smuggling. Mele Kyari, group managing director of…
Unbeaten boxing world champion Jermall Charlo arrested for robbery
Undefeated World Boxing Council middleweight champion Jermall Charlo was arrested on Wednesday on felony robbery charges from a July incident at a San Antonio bar. Charlo posted bond…
Retired matron jailed for buying boy N50,000, selling him N200,000
The Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced a 47-year-old woman, Gertrude Akpan, to 10 years’ imprisonment for trafficking in children. The convict was said to have…
Lagos PDP chairman dies of COVID-19 complications
The lagos state PDP Chairman, Dr ADEGBOLA DOMINIC has just died of COVID-19 related ailments. The late senior medical practitioner has been an exceptional politician…
PDP tearing apart over 2023 zoning
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership crisis was aggravated by the antagonistic positions of the competing forces on zoning of party offices and the 2023 presidential…
NDA invaders broke into five flats
The gunmen who invaded the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in the wee hours of Tuesday broke into five flats, it was learnt on Wednesday. Security was beefed up around the Academy…
ASUU seeks 10-year ban on new varsities accessing TETfund grants
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged the Federal Government to bar state governments proposing to establish new universities from accessing Tertiary Education Trust…
Family Of 7 Die After Eating Suya In Abia Community
No fewer than seven persons have been confirmed dead after eating the popular barbecue known as suya with juice in Umueze Umuakanu Umuahia North LGA, Abia State, ABN TV reports.…
Akeredolu, Fayemi Meet Tinubu In London (PHOTO)
The Governor of Ondo State and the Chairman of Southern Governors' Forum, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN and his Ekiti counterpart, Dr Kayode Fayemi met with the National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in London…
Alexx Ekubo & Fancy Acholonu Breakup, 3 Months To Their Wedding
There are reports that Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo and his fiance Fancy Acholonu have called off their engagement. Ekubo proposed to Acholonu in May 2021. There are reports that…
Onlyfans Reverses Ban On Sexually Explicit Content
The subscription site OnlyFans, known for its adult content, announced last week, it will block sexually explicit photos and videos from 1st October, stating explicit content must abide…
My trip to US was fruitful.. We were able to debunk fake news – Lai Mohammed
Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says his recent trip to the US was “fruitful and successful”, noting that it provided an opportunity to debunk fake news. Over the…
Ortom using language reminiscent of Rwandan genocide to cause deaths of Nigerians – Presidency
The presidency has accused Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue state, of “using language reminiscent of the Rwandan genocide” to cause the deaths of Nigerians. The presidency…
‘Tax evasion’: Tribunal orders Multichoice to pay N900bn to FIRS before hearing appeal
A tax appeal tribunal (TAT) sitting in Lagos has ordered Multichoice Nigeria Limited to pay 50 percent of N1.8 trillion to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) over…
Tallest Man In The US, Igor Vovkovinskiy, Dies At Age 38
Igor Vovkovinskiy, the tallest man in America who at stood 7 feet 8 inches (2.35 meters), has died. He was 38 years old. His mother, who said her son died of a heart problem on Friday in…
“IPOB is Cursed” – Nnamdi Kanu’s former right-hand man
Uche Mefor, estranged Deputy-Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Tuesday said that he has already withdrawn his blessings in relation to the outlawed group, hence it is “cursed”. Mefor is the Head of…
Biden’s nearly $5 trillion spending plans win key House vote
US President Joe Biden’s plans to spend nearly $5 trillion to change the world’s largest economy advanced in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, after Democratic leaders…
MultiChoice Nigeria loses top staff
MultiChoice Nigeria has announced the passing of Martin Mabutho, the company’s Chief Customer Officer. Martin Mabutho died at the age of 47 in the early hours of Tuesday, August 24,…
Barcelona ‘furious’ with Samuel Umtiti – Reports
Barcelona are continuing to grow pretty mad at Samuel Umtiti. The reports coming out of Spain are all saying the same thing, he’s not listening to any outgoing offers and that’s made Barcelona furious. The efforts Barcelona…
Plateau killings: Nigerian Army rejects call for GOC’s removal
The Nigerian Army has dismissed the call for the removal of the General Officer Commanding 3rd Amoured Division, Major General Ibrahim Ali, following the attacks and killing of people in Plateau communities by gunmen.…