‘South Africa’s vaccine result expected in December’
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday urged countries to start building and boosting their public health system, especially in investing in local capacities for the…
I can’t speak on Magu, says police spokesman
Police spokesman Frank Mba, a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), said he was not competent to speak on issues concerning Magu since he was neither the spokesman of the Economic and…
400 health workers test positive for COVID-19
Four hundred Nigerian health workers on the frontline of the battle against the Coronavirus pandemic have tested positive for the virus, the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has…
Magu quizzed over 380 houses, 7 crude oil-laden ships, N37bn assets
The embattled Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, was yesterday confronted with more allegations. The Justice Ayo Salami-led Presidential panel asked him to account for 380 houses and…
South Africa’s Borrowing Costs Now Surpass Nigeria’s
South Africa now pays more than Nigeria to borrow in local currency. This, according to a report by Bloomberg, is a sign of South Africa’s fiscal woes as for the first time…
Hushpuppi and other puppies
If you have ever found it hard to sleep because of nightmares filled with enemies you cannot identify, filled with all kinds of abuses, filled with pleas for help harkened to by…
BREAKING: Lagos lawmaker, Tunde Braimoh, is dead
Lagos State House Of Assembly Member representing KOSOFE II , Tunde Braimoh, is Dead. His death is coming exactly two weeks after his counterpart in the upper legislative chamber,…
What the law says about appointment of EFCC chairman
The possible replacement of the suspended acting chairman of the anti-graft chairman, Ibrahim Magu, has continued to elicit debate in the polity. Mr Magu was suspended on Tuesday, following an ongoing presidential panel set…
Nigeria Stock Exchange warns investors on shares of 13 firms
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has urged investors to trade with caution on the shares of 13 companies for failing to submit financial statements without any explanation. Newsmen report that the affected companies include Aso…
How FBI tracked Hushuppi’s ally Woodberry via WhatsApp, iPhone
Olalekan Jacob Ponle, popularly known as Woodberry, was nabbed through details accessed from his WhatsApp, iPhone and Bitcoin transactions, court documents reveal. Ponle, alongside Ramoni Igbalode, also known as Hushpuppi, was…
Champions League and Europa League last-16 venues confirmed by UEFA
UEFA has confirmed that the outstanding Champions League and Europa League last-16 second leg matches will be hosted by the clubs who were scheduled to play at home. Four Champions League fixtures, including Manchester City against…
Ondo 2020: 17 parties notify INEC of primaries
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday said 17 out of the 18 registered political parties had notified the Commission of their intention to conduct primaries for the Ondo Governorship election fixed for…
We Used N1.5bn To Take Care Of Ourselves As COVID-19 Palliative, Says NDDC MD, Pondei
Kemebradikumo Pondei The sum of N1.5bn was used as COVID-19 relief fund for staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Kemebradikumo Pondei, Acting Managing Director of the commission, said. Pondei disclosed this at the…
No going back on petrol subsidy removal – FG
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, said on Thursday that the Federal Government had reached a conclusion that it could no longer bear the burden of petrol…
Afenifere demands ministers’ sacking for stopping school resumption
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere has condemned the decision of the Federal Government that schools should remain closed in the country until further notice. The group called…
Coronavirus hits Bolivia, President Anez, 7 ministers test positive
Bolivia’s President Jeanine Anez said on Thursday she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. At least seven ministers, including its health minister, have also tested positive and were…
Buhari to sign revised 2020 budget into law today
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday(today) sign the revised 2020 budget of N10.8 trillion into law. The presidency, in a tweet on its verified twitter handle on…
Allegations of financial recklessness in NDDC unacceptable – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the allegations of financial recklessness and misappropriation of funds leveled against the Interim Management Committee of the Niger…
Lagos releases list of LGs that may be sacked by flood
The Lagos State Government on Thursday identified four local governments that may be sacked by rampaging flood between now and September and asked residents in the affected areas to be prepared to…
Deputy ruler of Sharjah in UAE dies
The deputy ruler of Sharjah, one of the emirates in the United Arab Emirates, is dead. Sheikh Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi died on Thursday in London. He was 72 years old The cause of death was not…
Nigeria records 499 new cases of COVID-19, total now 30,748
Nigeria recorded 499 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing total cases reported in the country to 30,748. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said 12, 546 patients…
Funke Akindele didn’t buy me a house – Pa James
Veteran actor Kayode Olasehinde ‘Ajirebi’ aka Pa James has cleared the air over claims of being gifted a new house by actress Funke Akindele. The actor had cried out for help…
Brilliant Man Utd breeze past Aston Villa; Mourinho laments
Manchester United were given a controversial helping hand by VAR in their 3-0 win at Aston Villa, while Tottenham suffered fresh frustration at the hands of the review system in their 0-0…
EFCC came to my guest house in error – Abdulsalam
Abdulsalam Abubakar, former head of state, says operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) came to his guest house in error in 2017 but did not conduct any search of the property. In a press statement issued…