Why I will not negotiate with bandits — Yahaya Bello
Amid the rising wave of banditry and other crimes in some parts of the North, Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has reiterated his earlier position not to negotiate with bandits.…
Virgin spouses guide to first time pain-free sex
I have had the opportunity for many years to counsel many intending couples whose relationships have ended in a good marriage. However, in the course of my interaction (unbelievable as it may sound) I have…
BREAKING: CBN introduces ‘naira 4 dollar scheme’ for diaspora remittances
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the introduction of “CBN Naira 4 Dollar Scheme”, an incentive for senders and recipients of international money transfers. The apex bank in a statement said all…
BREAKING: Buhari, Osinbajo receive COVID-19 vaccine
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo have received a shot of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at the presidential villa, Abuja. The vaccine was…
Insecurity: I believe Buhari is not sleeping, says Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says he believes his successor, Muhammadu Buhari, is not taking the security situation in the country with levity. Speaking when he paid a condolence visit to Ifeanyi…
Ambode left Agege-Pen Cinema Bridge at 20% completion, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, said the Agege-Pen Cinema Bridge was at 20% completion when he took over the wheel of governance from his predecessor, Akinwumi Ambode, in May 2019. The PUNCH…
Food blockade to South-West embarrassing — Gani-Adams
Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has described a threat by some northern traders to block food supply to the South-West as embarrassing and unwarranted. He said this while addressing…
Fani-Kayode hits back at estranged wife, claims she’s a danger to their children
Femi Fani-Kayode, the former minister of aviation, has denied allegations that he violently abused Precious Chikwendu, his estranged wife, before their marriage crashed. He spoke in a statement issued through…
$27 million Kano Dry Inland Port to be completed by December
The Managing Director, Dala Inland Dry Port, Alhaji Ahmed Rabiu, in Kano State, disclosed that the inland port will cost $27 million and would be completed fully in December. The inland port MD disclosed this on…
Jimoh Ibrahim: The successes and controversies of a billionaire entrepreneur
One Nigerian businessman who has recently found himself faced with a series of controversies is Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim. An astute investor with interests in the oil and gas, hospitality, aviation, banking, real…
Abducted Osun passengers regain freedom
Seven passengers who were abducted along the Osogbo-Ibokun Road have been released, the Osun State Police Command, confirmed on Saturday. The travellers were abducted on Tuesday, with one person killed, while…
Pen Cinema Bridge: Ambode reaping reward of ‘bad seed’ sown
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu rolled out the drums to celebrate the completion and commissioning of the 1.4km Pen Cinema Bridge on Friday. Thousands of…
COVID-19: Nigeria records decrease in new cases as vaccination begins
Nigeria on Friday recorded a decrease in the number of new Coronavirus Disease cases compared to the figure on Thursday. This came on a day the country began…
Nigerian police officer arrested for stealing five AK-47 rifles
A police officer, Shedrack Igwe, working in the armoury section of MOPOL Base 28, Umuahia, Abia State, has been arrested with five AK-47 rifles he allegedly stole…
Illegal Detention: ECOWAS Court orders Nigeria to pay German N63.6million, $10,000
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered Nigerian government to pay a German national about N63.6million and $10,000 for his about 11 days of illegal detention by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) last year.…
ANALYSIS: Omisore’s defection widens Aregbesola, Oyetola’s rift in Osun
The defection of Iyiola Omisore to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is giving vent to a latent rift between Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, and his predecessor, Rauf Aregbesola, who is now the…
When Oscar Ibru stared death in the eye
All human beings have personal battles they fight daily. While some people come out unscathed, others are consumed by these battles. Businessman Oscar Ibru fought…
We’ll ensure Nigerians no longer live in fear – CDS Irabor
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has assured that the newly promoted Service Chiefs would ensure that Nigerians no longer lives in fear. Irabor gave the assurance when he fielded questions from State House…
Ali Baba refutes rumours of marital crisis
Popular Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akporobomerere, better known as Alibaba, has taken to social media to debunk reports that his marriage to Mary Akpobome has crashed. Newsmen write that some online platforms had…
3.8 million farmers benefit from CBN Anchor Borrowers’ Programme – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says 3.8 million farmers have so far benefited from its Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP). Mr Yila Yusuf, Director, Development Finance Department of the apex bank, made this known in an…
Messi faces D-day amid Camp Nou power tussle
Barcelona staged one stunning reversal on Wednesday night by overturning a two-goal first leg defeat against Sevilla to reach the final of the Copa del Rey. Now the Catalan…
Tension in Sokoto as polytechnic student hacks roommate to death
Tragedy struck in the Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, Sokoto State as a second year National Diploma (ND) student of the institution, Miss Zainab…
I pray for God’s mercy before hacking into my victims’ bank accounts — Internet fraud suspect
Twenty-seven-year-old suspected SIM card hacker, Ayoola Olalekan, was arrested by the Osun State Police Command and paraded alongside a robbery syndicate. Following interrogation by the police, Ayoola, who had been…
Court fines Daddy Freeze N5million for adultery
A High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has ordered controversial on-air personality Ifedayo Olarinde also known as Daddy Freeze to pay the sum of N5million for…