Sex scandal: Inside details of why Ibadan polytechnic lecturer was sacked
Fresh facts have emerged on why the management of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday, September 11, terminated the appointment of a chief lecturer and former chairperson of the institution’s chapter of the Academic…
Ibori’s connection haunting Nigeria’s top oil firm, Oando PLC, in America
Anti-money laundering authorities in the United States have been keeping tabs on the operations of a top Nigerian oil company, Oando PLC, because of the company’s…
Tinubu commiserates with Fayose over sister’s death
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commiserated with former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, over the loss of his sister, Moji Ladeji. Tinubu…
I was a plumber 30 years ago, Sanwo-Olu tells graduating youths at vocational centre
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has advised youths and women in the State to engage themselves in vocational skills to be employers of labour rather than depending solely…
Barcelona raise Ansu Fati’s buyout clause
Barcelona’s newly promoted player winger Ansu Fati has a buyout clause of €400million in his contract. Barca officials confirmed the clause on Wednesday.The club’s most coveted…
Eiffel Tower reopens after anonymous bomb scare
The Paris police locked down the Eiffel Tower after an anonymous phone call noting that there was a bomb at the monument. The tower however, has been reopened after the site was inspected and…
I have never received bribe all my life – Magu
Suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu on Wednesday said he has never received bribe all his life. Magu was testifying before the…
Chelsea demolish Barnsley 6-0 in Carabao Cup
Chelsea have ridiculed their opponent Barnsley in the 3rd round stage of the Carabao Cup. The blues continued to rain goal against the Championship side until their tally got up to 6 against…
How much sex should one have?
It is the mostly talked about topic, yet shrouded in secrecy. Still, it is something many are wrapped up in. Religionists problematize it, philosophers discuss it, psychologists harp on…
Edo election: The many mistakes of Ize-Iyamu
The just concluded election between Obaseki and Ize Iyamu could be compared to the story of Jacob and Esau in the Bible. For the sake of those who are not conversant with the story, Esau was the…
Trump declines to commit to transfer of power to Biden
U.S. President Donald Trump has declined to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the Nov. 3 election to Democratic rival Joe Biden. “We’re going to have to see what happens,”…
N37b refund missing under Yari, says Zamfara govt
WHAT happened to the N37 billion refunded to Zamfara State on the projects it implemented in its domain on behalf of the Federal Government? The whereabouts of the cash has pitted the Governor…
Petrol, electricity: Labour lists conditions to halt strike
LABOUR will attend Thursday’s meeting with the Federal Government on the hike in petrol price and electricity tariffs with a load of conditions: The meeting, the second in one week, is to…
How the late Emir of Zazzau helped me when there was no one else – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Shehu Idris, the late Emir of Zazzau, as a man of peace. Idris, who spent 45 years on the throne, died at the 44 Army Referral Hospital, Kaduna,…
Nigeria is Africa’s leader in Bitcoin transfers, transacts $8 million weekly
Nigerians increasing their use of BTC is no longer news, but what seems astonishing is the volume that they transact with BTCs weekly, compared to other African countries. Data shows that the use of Bitcoin for peer to peer…
One Year After Being Rumoured To Be President Buhari’s Mistress, Humanitarian Affairs Minister,…
About one year after grabbing the headlines for being President Muhammadu Buhari’s potential bride, Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has tied the…
Edo debacle: Ize-Iyamu storms Abuja, holds ‘closed door’ meeting with APC leaders
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, defeated governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State was in Abuja on Wednesday where he held ‘closed door’ meeting with leadership of the…
Man United set to extend Jesse Lingard’s contract
Manchester United are set to exercise their option to extend Jesse Lingard’s contract by one year as his current deal is set to expire next summer. However, the 27-year-old forward is…
Sanwo-Olu splashes 51 SUVs, 8 houses on judges
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday splashed 51 Sports Utility Vehicles, SUVs, and eight houses on judges of the State High Court. The governor, after handing…
How Osinbajo led NSA, Ministers to save Nigeria from major int’l backlash – Presidency
The Presidency has disclosed how President Muhammadu Buhari asked Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo to coordinate efforts to resolve a nagging problem faced by international agencies and NGOs in…
God used Wike for my electoral victory- Obaseki
Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki has described his River colleague Nyesom Wike as a vessel used by God to secure him a second term in office. Obaseki said he was rejected by the All Progressives…
Dangote cement pays over N1trn dividends in seven years
Africa’s largest cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement has grown the wealth of its shareholders, paying over N 1 trillion as dividends in the past seven years. According to the cement company’s…
BREAKING: FG, labour meet Thursday over electricity, fuel hike
The Federal Government will on Thursday meet again with the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress on the threat by the organised labour to proceed on an indefinite strike and protest over the hike in electricity…
De Bruyne, Lewandowski, Neuer nominated for UEFA player award
The trio of Kevin de Bruyne, Robert Lewandowski and Manuel Neuer have been named as the top three players to contest the 2019/20 UEFA men’s player of the year award. The Europe’s football governing body announced the trio as…