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Kirk Douglas donates entire £61m fortune to charity
Popular Hollywood actor, Kirk Douglas has reportedly handed over his entire £61million fortune to charity while his son, Michael Douglas benefited nothing from his fortune. The…
“Facing The New Decade” – A letter to Young Nigerians
By Prof Yemi Osinbajo Every citadel of learning derives its claim to greatness from the reputation and accomplishments of its students and staff: the great academics and scholars to whom has been given the enormous…
Boko Haram’s Threat against Buhari, Empty Boast, Says Military
The military at the weekend dismissed the threat issued against President Muhammadu Buhari by the leader of Boko Haram insurgents, Abubakar Shekau, not to visit the North-east. Director of Defence Information (DDI),…
‘This is my casket when I die’ — Welcome to London’s coffin club, where members plan their final…
Death, they say, is scary and inevitable. But at London’s coffin club in UK, members discuss their funerals and decorate their own caskets even before their final send off.…
You must seek approval before sacking staff – CBN tells Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has said banks are no longer allowed to sack more than five staff without its approval. This was part of the communiqué released by the Bankers…
BVN enrolment hits 41m in six years
Six years after the introduction of the Bank Verification Number (BVN) project, the total number of BVNs so far issued by financial institutions in the country now stands at 41.01 million, findings by New Telegraph show.…
NERC begins consultation on new electricity tariff
Ahead of the April target for the likely introduction of new electricity tariffs, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has started nationwide…
Police arrest 17 for cultism, gang violence in Lagos
The police in Lagos at the weekend arrested 17 persons for alleged cultism and gang related violence at Ikorodu and Ijora Badia areas of the state. The suspects from Ikorodu…
I fear no gang-up against my second term bid- Akeredolu
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has declared he fears no gang-up against his second term bid. He was reacting to the pronouncement of Senator Ajayi Boroffice…
Death sentence won’t stop corruption — it’s in the blood of Nigerians – Lawyer
Robert Clarke, a senior advocate of Nigeria, says death sentence will not stop corruption because the act of stealing runs in the blood of Nigerians. In an interview with the Punch, the…
As governor, I used 22-car convoy until I found out 13 were empty – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra state, says it is “madness” for public officials to move with a convoy of about 20 cars or more. Obi, a former…
Clint Eastwood Ditches Donald Trump for Mike Bloomberg in 2020 Election
Longtime Republican Clint Eastwood is pulling support from Donald Trump in the 2020 election. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, the actor-director signaled…
Watch out for Disney’s first openly LGBTQ animated character
A Pixar animation movie ”Onward” will feature Disney’s first openly LGBTQ character. The character ”Officer Specter”, a cyclops police officer voiced by gay Emmy-winning actress and screenwriter…
CBN sets dollar deposit, withdrawal rules for customers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Sunday said customers can deposit dollars into their domiciliary accounts but are not allowed to transfer such funds to another party.…
Oshiomhole acting with impunity – Obaseki
The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Edo State has deepened following accusation by Governor Godwin Obaseki that his predecessor and National Chairman of the party,…
Man United keep champions league hope alive after Watford win
Bruno Fernandes scored his first Manchester United goal before Anthony Martial added an exquisite second in a 3-0 win over Watford on Sunday. Manchester United kept alive their…
Supreme Court to hear APC’s request for Bayelsa judgment’s review Feb 26
The Supreme Court has scheduled hearing for this Wednesday (February 26) in the application by the All Progressives Congress (APC) seeking among others, a…
Police arrest driver for raising false alarm on herdsmen attack
The Police Command in Ekiti state has arrested one Mr Olarewaju Oluwaseun, a driver plying Akure -Ilorin route over a false alarm alleging herdsman attack.…
Lawyer asks court to sack Imo speaker, other defected lawmakers
A legal practitioner , Nelson Okedinachi, has asked a Federal High Court siting in Owerri, the Imo State Capital to declare the seats of the speaker and 19 other…
Lagos Assembly Holds Public Hearing on Amotekun Monday
The Lagos State House of Assembly at the weekend disclosed that it would hold public hearing on the South-West Security outfit, code-named Amotekun Monday. The…
Suspension: Oluwo dares Osun Council of Obas, Says: ‘I’ll be at next month’s meeting’
The Oluwo of Iwo, Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has mocked the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers over his suspension. The Oluwo, in a 58 seconds video uploaded on his WhatsApp status in the late hours of Friday, disclosed…
FG has no intention to pay $100m out of Abacha loot – Malami
The Federal Government yesterday said it is not committed to the payment of $100m out of the recovered Abacha loot to anybody. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of…
Coronavirus: 500 Chinese prisoners infected
Authorities on Friday said the new coronavirus has infected about 500 people in China’s prisons, almost half outside the province at the centre of the epidemic. According to official figures, China has had more than 75,400 cases of…
Tyson Fury to face Anthony Joshua after defeating Deontay Wilder
With the Sunday’s rematch in the books, fight fans will be hoping to see Tyson Fury take on compatriot Anthony Joshua – holder of the IBF, WBA and WBO belts – in a heavyweight unification bout. A British former professional boxer…