Fake News On Social Media Has Become A Cancer, Says Minister Of Information
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed says fake news on social media, if not tackled, can cause great damage to the world. “The mix of fake news using social media platforms has now become a cancer…
Universal One begins 576 apartments in Alaro City
Prospective homeowners in Lagos have received a boost in their options for modern, family-friendly homes with the start of sales of 576-unit apartment complex at…
Unlawful Road Blockage: Court Awards N10.6m in Favour of Veteran Journalist
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday awarded the sum of N10.6 million damages in favour of a veteran journalist, Geoffrey Anika, in his suit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)…
‘You are Stingy, I swear,’ fan attacks DJ Cuppy for saying she’s most genuine person
A fan has attacked Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy after she said she is the the most honest and genuine person one has ever met. DJ Cuppy tweeted on Monday, saying “I’m the most honest…
I’m not broke, I have 55 paid domestic staff in my house alone – Fani-Kayode
Critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has replied Nigerians who said he is broke and wanted to seek refuse in the All Progressives Congress, APC, saying that he has 55 domestic staff in his house…
2023: Ogun traditional rulers drum support for Tinubu
Two paramount rulers in Ogun on Monday declared support for the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu, if he declares intention to contest…
Music star, Faze struck with sorrow after losing twin sister
Popular musician and member of the defunct Plantashun Boyz, Chibuzor Oji fondly referred to as Faze, has announced the death of his twin sister. The popular musician…
KLM, Emirates to compensate passengers over delays, cancellations
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has assured passengers whose flights were cancelled or delayed by Emirates and KLM airlines they would be compensated. The…
Dodo resumes as Buhari’s ADC, Abubakar bows out
President Muhammadu Buhari’s new Aide-De-Camp (ADC), Lt. Col Yusuf Muktar Dodo, has officially resumed duties on Monday. Dodo took over from his predecessor,…
How Nigeria exited recession, by Finance Minister
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Hajia Zanaib Ahmed on Monday told the National Assembly efforts by the government that led to Nigeria exiting…
Court Sets aside Order Seizing Jimoh Ibrahim’s Assets over Alleged 69.4bn Debt
Justice Okon Abang of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday set aside his order made on January 4, directing the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to take over the assets belonging to a businessman,…
Herdsmen crisis: Matawalle says Southern governors should be sanctioned
Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle has backed Senate president, Ahmad Lawan’s call that some South-West governors should be punished for statements…
Court Orders AMCON to Unfreeze NCC Director, Others’ Bank Accounts
Justice Muslim Sule Hassan of the Federal High Court in Lagos has set aside an ex-parte order freezing the bank accounts of a member of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr. Clement…
Attacks on soldiers: Security operatives arrest 20 IPOB members in Orlu
Nigerian security operatives in an operation involving the Army, Air force and the Police in Orlu community of Imo State have arrested 20 members of the proscribed Indigenous…
Biden to mark 500,000 COVID deaths milestone with candle-lighting, moment of silence
President Joe Biden plans to mark the milestone of 500,000 Americans killed by the COVID-19 virus with a somber ceremony Monday evening at the…
Military clears debris from scene of crash
The scene of the air crash involving a NAF aircraft, Beechcraft KingAir BB305i in Bassa, a community close to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja has been…
Customs seizes 17kg gold bars at airport
Customs officials on Monday said it seized 150 gold bars weighing 17.4 kg at Bangladesh’s Shah Amanat International Airport in seaport city Chattogram from a plane arriving from Abu…
Buhari, Lawan meet behind ‘closed door’ in Abuja (Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind ‘closed door’ with Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan in Abuja, North Central Nigeria. Below are photos from the meeting of Buhari with Lawan…
TV stations mandated to feature sign language interpreter
The Federal Government has directed TV stations to in line with National Broadcasting Code, deploy sign language interpreters during their major newscasting. The Minister of…
Payment of public funds into personal accounts has declined by 94% – BudgIT
BudgIT, a civic advocacy organisation focused on budget and public finance issues, says the payment of public funds into personal accounts has declined by 94.75 percent. Chinwe Umeh-Ujubuonu, BudgIT program manager; and…
30 per cent duty waiver on mass transit vehicles begins
President Muhammadu Buhari has granted a 30 per cent import duty reduction on passenger transport vehicles. The import duty reprieve covers aviation engines and spare parts and takes immediate…
Respect Benue laws or go to Bauchi and carry AK-47 – Ortom tells herders
Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, says all herders in the state must respect the laws on the illegality of bearing unlicensed arms. Speaking on Monday while addressing reporters on the state of security in Benue, Ortom…
Trump hit hard by US Supreme Court, ordered to submit tax records
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for a New York City prosecutor to obtain the tax returns of former President Donald Trump, as part of a criminal investigation. The…
Alleged N2.2bn fraud: Court grants Fayose leave to travel abroad
The Federal High Court in Lagos has permitted a former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, who is facing an alleged N2.2billion fraud trial, to go on a foreign medical trip. Justice…