Remittances to Africa shrinks by $18billion due to COVID – ECA report
The COVID-19 pandemic is projected to cost the African continent $18 billion in remittances, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has said. A new report launched…
Ozil misses out on Arsenal’s Europa League squad
Ozil, who is the Gunners’ highest-earning player with up to £350,000 ($454,000) a week, is one of two senior players left out by coach Mikel Arteta’’s squad for UEFA’s second prized…
Eight confirmed dead, 25 buildings affected in Lagos gas explosion
Eight persons have been killed in the gas explosion that occurred in Baruwa community, in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. The explosion, which reportedly emanated from the…
Oil dispute: Nigeria escapes $1.5bn liability as US tribunal rules against Interocean
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Dispute in the United States has relieved Nigeria of a $1.5bn liability in an application for arbitration filed by two oil companies. Abubakar Malami, minister of…
Buhari is 76, oil price should be N76/litre – Guru Maharaj Ji
The founder of One Love Family, Sat Guru Maharaj Ji, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to review the price of petrol in Nigeria because of the hardship it is causing Nigerians.…
When ISIS attacks Vatican, ‘you would wish I was elected President’ – Trump blasts Pope Francis
US President, Donald Trump has replied Pope Francis, who earlier criticized him and described him as non-Christian. Trump responded to the criticism at a campaign rally in Kiawah Island, S.C., warning the pontiff about the…
3 Libyans pour petrol on Nigerian migrant worker, watch him burn to death
A yet-to-be identified Nigerian migrant worker in Libya has been burned to death in Tripoli, the capital, U.N. and government officials said today. It was the latest in abuses that…
FG announces 3-day closure of Third mainland bridge
The Federal Government on Wednesday announced a three-day total shutdown of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The bridge will be totally shut from midnight on Friday to midnight on Sunday to enable contractors carry out…
George Floyd’s Killer-police officer, Derek Chauvin released from jail
Derek Chauvin, the main police officer charged in the killing of African-American, George Floyd, has been released from jail, according to Fox News. Chauvin, a former Metropolitan officer, was…
Bamalli: Northern govs send message to new Emir of Zazzau
The Northern Governors Forum, on Wednesday, felicitated with the new Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli. The northern governors said God ordained the emergence of Bamalli so he can…
US: Trump is not a Christian – Pope Francis
Pope Francis, on Wednesday, said that President Donald Trump of the United States of America “is not Christian.” The Pope was reacting to Trump’s campaign promises to deport more immigrants and force Mexico to pay for a…
COVID-19: NCDC confirms 155 new cases as total hits over 59,000
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 155 new coronavirus cases in Nigeria. NCDC announced this in a tweet on its official twitter handle on Wednesday night. It said the COVID-19 national death toll in…
Those agitating for Biafra are mad – Rev Uma Ukpai
Uma Ukpai, popular evangelist, has slammed members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, over their agitation for a new country. Ukpai, who is…
Customs nabs Dubai-bound passenger with 5,342 ATM cards in Kano
The Nigeria Custom Service, Kano/Jigawa Command has arrested a Dubai-bound passenger in possession of 5,342 ATM cards at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano.…
Pressure on Ndume over Maina whereabouts
The whereabouts of the former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT) Abdulrasheed Maina and his son, Faisal were unknown. It was learnt that complaints have been made…
BREAKING: Gas Explosion In Ipaja
Reports reaching us say there has been a gas explosion at Bestroof Gas Station at Baruwa Inside in the Ipaja, Alimosho Local government Area of Lagos State. Eyewitness reports say the…
Blessing in disguise that I have COVID-19 – Trump
President Donald Trump of the United States in the wee hours of Wednesday night, said that it was a blessing in disguise to contract the deadly coronavirus. Trump stated this in a…
Fayose fingers Makinde, Bode George as masterminds of assault against him at PDP rally in Ondo
Mr Ayodele Fayose has accused the Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde and former Deputy National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George of masterminding…
Come up with recovery plan to protect jobs, income – NLC tells FG
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to put in place recovery and resilience plans, which prioritise jobs, secure employment, protect income and ensure…
NIS gets new Assistant Comptroller Jummai Minimah
The Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, has promoted Jummai Minimah to Assistant Comptroller General of the service. She was decorated…
Diplomat, Chevening alumnus — meet the 19th Emir of Zazzau
On Wednesday, Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, announced Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli as the 19th Emir of Zazzau. Bamalli’s appointment follows the death of Shehu Idris who died on September 20 after reigning for 45 years.…
Magu quizzed over ‘security vote’ as panel battles internal cracks – Sources
Ahead of the expected submission of its final report this week, the Ayo Salami probe panel is battling internal divisions over the inquiry into Ibrahim Magu’s stewardship at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),…
FEC approves $3bn for Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail line
The federal executive council (FEC) has approved the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri narrow gauge rail line valued at $3 billion. Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, disclosed this to…
My marriage has ended – Femi Fani Kayode’s estranged wife, Precious Chikwendu declares
Precious Chikwendu has finally confirmed that her marriage to former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has ended. The mother of 4 confirmed the end of her marriage in…