UNILAG panel calls for memoranda
The special visitation panel set up to investigate the crisis in the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has called for the submission of memoranda to aid its assignment. A circular by the…
CBN to restart weekly dollar sales to BDCs
In a move to strengthen the naira, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) plans to resume dollar sales to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators on September 7. The BDCs are to get $10,000 twice…
Lagos makes N432.6 billion in six months
Lagos State recorded 81percent of expected revenue during the first half of this year, which is N432.6billion, despite the scourge of the COVID-19 pandemic on economic activities, the…
BREAKING: FG postpones resumption of International Flights To September 5
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Thursday said the resumption of international flights has now been shifted to September 5. The earlier date had been August 29.
Buhari salutes AfDB president Adesina, says he deserves it
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, on his re-election for a second term in office. News of the victory came during the…
8 Chelsea players in isolation over coronavirus scare
Pre-season plans for Chelsea are already being complicated as Tammy Abraham, Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic and Fikayo Tomori are self-isolating after returning from their…
UK govt to pay low-income earners to self-isolate
Britons ordered to self-isolate to combat coronavirus will be paid up to £182 by the State to encourage them to stay at home. Ministers fear some people will feel obliged to turn up for work even if they or family members test…
FAAN hikes passenger service charge by 100 percent
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has disclosed a plan to increase Passenger Service Charge (PSC) by 100 percent. The new charge according to the agency will…
UNILAG crisis: ASUU, SSANU fire salvos
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has been in the news for a fortnight over the removal of its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe. The Federal Government’s…
BREAKING: Dikio named Administrator of Amnesty Programme
President Muhmmadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Col. Millhand Dixon Dikio (Rtd) as Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). The…
Kiddway promises to help Laycon after show
One-time Head of House Kiddwaya has promised to assist Laycon when they get out of the House. Kidd made the promise after watching Laycon’s performance at the Pepsi Turnup challenge on…
Why Buhari opted to directly fund forensic audit – NDDC
The Interim Management Committee, (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving eight forensic field auditors to audit the…
James Bond actor heartbroken, loses father to cancer
English actor Daniel Craig, popular for portraying James Bond in movies, has lost his father to liver cancer at age 77. Reportedly, the star is left heart broken owing to…
AfDB: Okonjo-Iweala congratulates Adesina on re-election
A former Nigerian Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has congratulated Dr. Akinwumi Adesina on his re-election as President of the African Development Bank. Okonjo-Iweala, who is also seeking appointment as the…
JUST IN: Paul Pogba tests positive for coronavirus
Paul Pogba has been left out of France's squad for the Nations League games against Sweden and Croatia after testing positive for coronavirus. The news was confirmed by France head coach…
BREAKING: Ousted Mali President, Keita, freed
Coup leaders in Mali have released ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita from detention, a spokesman for the junta Djibrilla Maiga said on Thursday. Reuters quoted him as saying: “He was freed…
“I will be dead without her” -Tee Billz says as he shares loved-up photos with his new…
Nigerian talent manger Tunji Balogun, popularly known as Tee Billz,has credited his new girlfriend for his life, as he reveals he will be died without her while sharing a loved up photo together Tee Billz was formerly married to popular…
Over 40% of married men in Nigeria are bisexual – Halima Abubakar
Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar has revealed that most Nigerian men are bi-sexual. This came few days ago, after she advised people on Instagram not to blame man who always jump from one women to another. She wrote: ”Don’t blame people…
KFC drops Finger Lickin’ Good slogan, says it doesn’t make sense
Popular fast food outlet KFC has admitted its famous Finger Lickin’ Good slogan is not quite appropriate for the era of face masks and official hand-washing advice. “We find ourselves in a unique situation – having an iconic slogan that…
Monarchs selling state of origin letters – Lagos Government
The Lagos State Government has warned against the sale of state of origin documents to non-indigenes, saying the practice is criminal and those caught will be sanctioned. The state Commissioner for Special Duties and…
Messi tells Neymar to join him at Man City
Lionel Messi has told former Barcelona team-mate, Neymar, to join him at Manchester City, ESPN Brazil reports. The 33-year-old is keen to line up again with Neymar, after informing the LaLiga side he wants to leave this summer.…
BREAKING: Attah Igala is dead
The paramount ruler of Igala kingdom, HRM Michael Ameh Oboni II is dead. The monarch died on Thursday morning. The cause of his death is still sketchy as at the time of filing this report. Sources, however, disclosed that he passed…
Stop blaming Kidd for challenge loss – Erica tells Lucy
Former Head of House Erica has asked Lucy to take responsibility for losing her Pepsi TurnUp music challenge instead of blaming her teammate, Kiddwaya. Lucy, who was paired…
New CAMA no threat to religious freedom – Legal Practitioner
Mr Frank Tietie, an Abuja based lawyer and Human Rights activist, says the newly amended Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) poses no threat to religious freedom.…