2023: We’ll not support Nigerian President of Igbo extraction – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday gave reason for its refusal to support Nigerian President of Igbo extraction, saying that all the people being prepared for the position are stooges that will be used…
FBI screens troops ahead of US inauguration
US law enforcement agencies are screening National Guard members to make sure they do not pose a security risk during President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, a four-star general said in comments broadcast Sunday.…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo faction asks court to restrain Prof. Obiozor from parading self as president
The Uche Okwukwu-led faction of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has asked a Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Bwari Abuja to restrain Professor George Obiozor, who was elected…
Messi shown first red card of Barcelona career
Lionel Messi was sent off with few minutes left to play as Athletic Club sink Barcelona to win Super Copa on Sunday night. It was the…
Major shake up in Lagos SCID, Panti as police redeploy DCP Yetunde Longe
The ongoing shake-up in the Nigerian Police, which has seen the transfer of Senior Police Officers to different formations and offices, has…
Trump supporters virtually in no-show across U.S. capitols
Few Donald Trump supporters who still believe his discredited claim that he won the 2020 election turned out on Sunday, across many state capitols, for the first day of demonstrations. For the few that showed…
Lagos orders Police to impound vehicles with covered number plate
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo – Olu has directed Rapid Response Squad (RRS) to impound vehicles with covered number plate in the state.…
Nigerian doctor suspended for beating child in UK reinstated
Adekunle Okunuga, a consultant anaesthetist, who was temporarily removed from work for beating his son has been reinstated. Daily Mail UK reports that the 59-year-old…
Ex-AG, ex-Customs boss refund N8b into govt coffer
DETAILS have emerged on how two former senior public officers returned about N8billion to the coffers of the Federal Government to avoid being prosecuted.…
PHOTOS: Ehi Ogbebor reveals relationship with MC Oluomo
Ehi Ogbebor, an interior decorator, has gone public to reveal her relationship with Musiliu ‘MC Oluomo’ Akinsanya, Lagos chairman of the…
Akiolu distances self from Kirikiri stool
The Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Osuolale Akiolu, has distanced himself from chieftaincy issues in Kirikiri town, Lagos State. In a letter to the Ministry of Local…
Atiku’s exit paves way for Intels to stay
The move by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to exit Intels is seen as the final phase of a truce brokered between the Nigerian Ports Authority and the company to operate as a going concern in…
#EndSARS protester Rinu dragged for calling Nigeria names
Nigerians are dragging popular EndSARS protester Oduala Olorunrinu, aka Rinu on Twitter for her recent trend about the West African country. Rinu who had participated in the…
Buhari, Abiodun, others pay tributes as ex-minister Martins-Kuye buried
The remains of a former Minister of State for Finance and Minister of Commerce and Industry, Senator Jubril Martins-Kuye, have been buried. Kuye, who died on Sunday in Lagos at the age of 78, was buried…
Senate kicks as petroleum ministry spends N98.4m on flyers
The Senate Public Account Committee has described as unacceptable the payment of N98.4m by the Petroleum Resources Ministry for the printing of leaflets. The flyers, according to the 2015 Auditor-General for the…
Importers scramble for dollar weakens naira
THERE are fears that the exchange rate of the naira at the parallel markets will come under pressure in the coming weeks. This is as a result of importers scramble for scarce dollar to meet business…
2023: Akande to meet Southwest leaders
ELDER statesman and All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain, Chief Bisi Akande, on Sunday unfolded plans to meet Yoruba leaders over 2023 presidential race. He is expected to discuss…
NNPC records $120.49m crude oil receipt in September
THE Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) yesterday announced a total export receipt for crude oil and gas valued at $120.49 million for September 2020. A statement…
Dangote completes Nigeria’s longest concrete road
The Dangote Group has completed Nigeria’s longest rigid pavement located in Kogi State. It is the first of its kind, top engineers say. The 43KM Obajana-Kabba road constructed by Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has been…
Lagos hits two grim COVID-19 milestones , Abuja posts 7 of 15 deaths
Lagos posted a new grim record 901 daily COVID-19 cases on Sunday as it simultaneously surpassed 40,000 in cumulative cases. The state that remains the epicentre…
Stop Buhari now or we sue him – Group tells Lawan, Gbajabiamila
President Muhammadu Buhari must be stopped from selling public properties to fund the 2021 budget. Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) made the call Sunday urging the Senate President Dr…
No red carpet for Trump on way out of White House – Pentagon
There will be no military-style sendoff for Donald Trump as he leaves the White House on Wednesday, as requested by him. There will also not be a crowd of supporters” at either the…
FBI probing if foreign governments, groups funded extremists who helped execute Capitol attack
The FBI is investigating whether foreign governments, organizations or individuals provided financial support to extremists who helped plan and execute the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol,…
Bolere Ketebu, ex-Nigerian ambassador to Ireland is dead, Buhari mourns
Dr. Bolere Elizabeth Ketebu, former Nigerian Ambassador to Ireland is dead. She was 66 years old. Her death was made known by President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday. In a…