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…
Cigarette sales could end in 10 years: Philip Morris CEO
Philip Morris International Inc’s CEO Andre Calantzopoulos has projected that cigarette sales could end between the next 10-15 years. He spoke at a recent virtual Concordia…
Laycon sends message to BBNaija organisers, media houses
The 2020 winner of the Big Brother Naija Reality TV Show (Season Five) “Lockdown’’, Olamilekan Agbelesebioba aka “Laycon’’, has expressed gratitude to the organisers of the…
Residents of Oshodi-Isolo get 48-hour ultimatum
The Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Authority on Wednesday gave residents 48 hours to remove all abandoned vehicles on the roads or the vehicles would be impounded. The Media Officer of…
Rivers police recover 14-day-old baby sold for N1.4m by grandma Victoria
Police detectives attached to Trans Amadi Police Division of Rivers State have recovered 14-day-old baby who was allegedly sold by his Grandma in Owerri for N1.4 million.…
Russia test-launches world’s first hypersonic cruise missile to mark Putin’s birthday
Russia has test-launched its Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile and successfully hit a target in the Barents Sea, to mark Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s 68th birthday on Wednesday. The missile covered a…
BREAKING: Nuhu Bamali is New Emir of Zazzau
Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli has been named the 19th Emir of Zazzau. He succeeds Alhaji Shehu Idris, who died on Sunday, September 20 after a 45- year- reign. Bamalli is the first…
NASS bars Ministers, aides from Buhari’s budget presentation
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has stated COVID-19 protocols would be fully observed during presentation of the 2021 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National…
Man rapes 7-year-old neighbour’s daughter
A 33-year old man, Ejike Kanu, has been arrested for allegedly raping a 7-year old girl in Umuobom street Okpoko, Anambra State. The suspect, allegedly lured the victim,…
BREAKING: #EndSARS protest takes off in Lagos
Hundreds of youths on Wednesday marched through Computer village in Ikeja to Force Headquarters, Ikeja to protest alleged brutality and extra-judicial killings by…
Court dissolves 32-year-old marriage over husband’s failure to pay dowry
A Customary Court in Ekiti on Wednesday dissolved a 32-year-old marriage between Mr. Oladipo Ogunleye and his wife, Adeola Falade over failure to pay dowry. The President…
BREAKING: House in rowdy session as PDP loses members to APC
There was a rowdy session on Wednesday in the House of Representatives when two lawmakers of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) announced their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).…
My only goal now is to win the world cup – Lionel Messi
Superstar footballer Lionel Messi, has revealed his desire to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, labeling it as his only goal now. Messi has won everything in the club game with…
Guru Maharaj Ji Warns Biafra And Oduduwa Republic Agitators
Sat Guru Maharaj Ji has told Biafra and Oduduwa agitator to “put their agitations aside and work for a united Nigeria.” NAIJA NEWS NG reports that the founder of One Love…
Osimhen Most Expensive Player in 2020 Transfer Window
With the 2020 summer transfer window now officially over, we can reflect on some of the huge deals that have been made. Osimhen leads the way Interestingly, Victor Osimhen leads the way for the most expensive transfer deal made in…
Customer Week: FCMB restates commitment to providing excellent service
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has restated its commitment to provide the very best of service delivery and value-added…
$3.1b Chinese loan projects in Nigeria verifiable, says Falana
Amid controversies about the propriety of Chinese infrastructural loan finance to Africa, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Femi Falana, in an online encounter with…
Lagos records highest IGR of N204.5b, states, FCT hit N612.9b – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Lagos State recorded the highest Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of N204.51 billion in the first half of 2020. The NBS made…
Nigeria’s N31t debt becoming unsustainable, new electricity, fuel prices okay – LCCI
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has advised policy makers on the formulation and implementation of policies to facilitate sustainability as business operators grapple with the…
IGP files charges against Ohakim for using Fashola’s name to defraud Nigerians
The office of the Inspector-General of Police has filed criminal charges against former Imo State Governor, Ikedi Ohakim for using the name of Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde…
UAE begins issuance of Visas to Nigerians Thursday
The United Arab Emirates, UAE, will begin issuance of Visas to Nigerians from Thursday, October 8, 2020. This was disclosed by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika on Tuesday.…
4 million Americans already voted
An estimated four million Americans have already cast their ballots, less than a month to the 3 November election. The number is 50 times the 75,000 that had voted at this time in…