Dambazau suffering from dementia, says OPC
The O’odua Peoples Congress (OPC) said former Chief of Army staff and Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdurahman Dambazau, is suffering from acute dementia and…
Tin-Can Port Customs Earned N112.7bn In Q1
The import revenue generation at the Tin-Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) rose by 23 per cent to N112.7 billion in the first quarter of 2021. The increase of…
Troops repel terrorists incursion, eliminate scores in Borno
The Nigerian Army says, its troops supported by Air Component of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have thwarted Boko Haram terrorists’ incursion into Damasak, Headquarters of Mobbar Local…
Revealed! Real Reason Segun Agbaje Will Not Handover GTB to a Woman
The tussle for who succeeds Segun Agbaje as the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Bank has reached a fever pitch. Whichever way it goes, Agbaje…
Attacks in south-east worst Igbo challenge since civil war – Uzodinma
Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo, says recent attacks in the south-east constitute the worst challenge faced by the Igbo since the civil war. He said this…
Nigeria didn’t become failed state under Jonathan — it won’t now, says Senate President
Senate President Ahmad Lawan says the security challenges plaguing the country cannot make it a failed state. Lawan said this on Saturday when he…
Man rewards student with N340,000 for returning lost phone
A Senior Secondary school student identified as Philemon Igbokwe has been rewarded with cash after he returned a lost phone to the owner in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A lawyer, Emma Okah, who disclosed this on Facebook on…
APPLY: No BSc required as Lafarge announces programme for secondary school leavers
Lafarge Africa Plc has announced application for its 2021 technical skills development programme for secondary school leavers. The application is for a three-year multi-skilled vocational training programme…
Husband who stabbed wife 300 times, jailed for 18 years
A jealous husband who stabbed his wife 300 times in a barbaric killing has been jailed for life. George Leather, 60, inflicted around 50 to 100 injuries to Paula Leather’s face and neck, and between 200 to 300 injuries to her body, a court…
Uche Nwosu donates N1 million to Lagos amputee water hawker
A son-in-law to a former governor of Imo State, Uche Nwosu, has donated a sum of N1 million to Mary Daniel, the 26-year-old amputee water hawker in Lagos. Uche Nwosu donates N1 million to Lagos amputee water hawker If you recall, photos…
Fatal abortion: Enobong Udoh found dead in her apartment
A fatal abortion has claimed the life of 38 years old Enobong Udoh who was found dead in her apartment in Igbogbo area of Ikorodu, Lagos. Due to the incident, Police…
AKA currently inconsolable: Nelli Tembe’s family breaks silence
The family of Anele “Nelli” Tembe and well-known musician Kiernan “AKA” Forbes has begged the public for privacy and time to heal. The families made the appeal…
Ritualist kills food vendor, severs hands, head in Osun
The Police Command in Osun says a suspected ritualist has killed and cut off the head and hands of a female food vendor in Ile-Ife on Saturday. The Command Spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola, who said this in a…
Japanese golfer Matsuyama wins first Masters
Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama, clinched his first Masters title on Sunday at Augusta. The 29 year-old carded 10 under par to lift the trophy. He becomes the…
What Olubadan did to Okorocha that you need to know
The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has honoured former Imo State governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, with the Most Important Friend of Ibadanland…
Only credible Nigerians should get chieftancy titles – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde has advised traditional rulers in the country to give titles to only people of impeccable character. Makinde gave the advice at the…
Row over N10b COVID-19 bailout to auto industry
The N10billion COVID-19 bailout as intervention fund to operators in the auto industry, expected to rescue ailing companies and firms to reposition the sector, seems to be shrouded in controversy.…
Residents warn lawmakers over impeachment
Some residents of Surulere Local Government Area of Lagos have warned the council legislators to stop the propose impeachment of the Chairman, Tajudeen Ajide. According to…
Arewa community launches Tinubu support group
The Arewa community in Lagos State has urged All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to run for the president in 2023.…
GTBank Shareholders Endorse N3.00 Total Dividend for 2020, Applaud Agbaje’s Leadership
Shareholders of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) Plc, at the weekend unanimously endorsed the payment of a total dividend of N3.00 per share to shareholders for the financial year ended Dec.…
Why IBB annulled June 12 election, by Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday attributed annulment of June 12, 1993 presidential election presumably won by late philanthropist, Moshood Kashimawo…
Anger As El-Rufai Sacks 4000 LGA Workers
The decision of the administration of Governor Nasir El-Rufai to disengage 4000 workers across the 23 Local Government Areas of Kaduna State has sparked outrage. Daily Trust reports that on April 6, over 4000…
Benin Republic Tense As President Talon Seeks Re-Election
Benin President Patrice Talon looked set to win re-election on Sunday in a tense ballot, with critics accusing him of rigging the race in his favour by sidelining opposition leaders. A cotton tycoon first elected to lead the…
FG seeks INTERPOL’s support to arrest over 3,400 escaped inmates – Report
The federal government has reportedly asked the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) for assistance in arresting more than 3,400 inmates who escaped from custody in Nigeria. According to PUNCH, the Nigerian…