Gokada CEO, Fahim Saleh was reportedly killed by assassin after lawsuit on call app
Fahim Saleh, the chief executive officer of Gokada, was reportedly killed by an assassin in a “financially motivated” operation after he was reportedly sued over his prank call app by a man who was jailed for using the mobile tech. Fahim…
Lagos pays indigent residents N20,000 for business
The Lagos State Government has started disbursing funds to indigent residents as start-up capital for small scale businesses. The empowerment scheme is under the Eko Cares Initiative Under the scheme, each beneficiary gets N20,000…
FRSC can enforce traffic law on public roads – Court
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the powers of the Federal Road Safety Corps to enforce traffic laws on all public roads in Nigeria and impound violators’ vehicles. Justice Anwuli Chikere made these declarations in a…
EXPLAINED: CBN’s powers to seize bank account of criminals
Reports across major news outlets in Nigeria reveal the central bank is seeking sweeping powers to freeze bank accounts “linked to criminals” in the country. It expects the powers to be…
Hydroxychloroquine found ineffective against even mild COVID-19
Hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malaria drug touted by U.S. President Donald Trump as a COVID-19 treatment was ineffective for patients with a mild version of the disease, according to a study…
Buhari vows to punish ministers, MDAs for disrespecting NASS
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to punish ministers and chief executive officers of government agencies who henceforth disrespect members of the National Assembly.…
Lagos Govt rescues trafficked children, seals 4 estates, 22 buildings
Three trafficked children serving as workers in a construction site in Lagos have been rescued by the Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory, LSMTL during enforcement visit to…
Saraki floors EFCC: Court orders return of his seized houses
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to return the two houses forfeited temporarily to the Federal Government to former Senate…
Nigerian striker Onuachu recovers from COVID-19, resumes training
Paul Onuachu, Nigerian professional footballer who plays for Belgian club Genk, has recovered from coronavirus. Onuachu last week tested positive for COVID-19 on his return to Belgium from Nigeria.…
N3.4bn NSITF scam: Panel to probe Somefun, Kemi Nelson, others inaugurated
The Federal Government has set up a Presidential Joint Board Audit Investigation Panel to probe alleged N3.4 billion financial infractions levelled against the suspended Managing…
We are not convinced with NAF’s explanation – Sister of Tolu Arotile speaks
Damilola Adegboye, the immediate elder sister of Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot, Tolulope Arotile, has demanded a thorough investigation. Adeboyega, in an interview with PUNCH, said…
WTO: Okonjo-Iweala thanks Buhari, NASS, ECOWAS for support
Dr Ngozi Okonjo–Iweala yesterday expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Assembly for nominating and supporting her candidacy for Director-General of the World…
Southsouth governors back agency’s forensic audit
GOVERNORS of Southsouth states on Thursday declared support for the forensic audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari. The states’…
La Liga title sweeter than UEFA Champions League cup – Zidane
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said his side’s La Liga title win on Thursday, their 34th, tasted sweeter than any of the three Champions League crowns won under his watch. “The Champions…
Obi Onitsha tests negative for virus
THE Chairman, Anambra Traditional Rulers’ Council and Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, has tested negative for coronavirus pandemic. The monarch, made this…
N’Assembly Commission Queries Clerk for Rejecting Retirement
The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has queried the Clerk of the National Assembly (CNA), Mr. Mohammed Ataba Sani-Omolori, for rejecting retirement. The Executive…
Buhari Orders Speedy, Coordinated Probe of Corruption Allegations in NDDC
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja ordered a speedy and effective coordination among security and investigating agencies along with the National Assembly into the…
GTBank Named in Euromoney Excellence in Leadership Awards for Covid-19 Response
......Wins Award for Nigeria’s Best Bank for a record 10th time Guaranty Trust Bank Plc has been awarded the Euromoney Excellence in Leadership Africa Award, a premier award category set up…
Akpabio after my life – Ex-NDDC MD speaks on police siege at residence
The former managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has narrated what happened at her residence in GRA, Port Harcourt, before the arrival of Nyesom Wike,…
China reopens movie theatres as COVID-19 wanes
Chinese movie theatres in low-risk areas have been allowed to resume operation starting from July 20 following an improvement in the COVID-19 epidemic situation, the China Film Administration…
Don Jazzy & Ebuka bag ambassadorial deals
Mavin boss Don Jazzy and Media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu have just landed lucrative deals with Betway. They are now brand ambassadors for the online gambling company. The duo…
COVID-19 vaccine records breakthrough in Oxford human trials
A team of UK scientists racing to develop a coronavirus vaccine believe they have made a breakthrough in early trials of a jab which may eventually offer “double protection against…
Jaiz Bank pays shareholders ₦884m maiden dividends
Shareholders of Jaiz Bank Plc, will receive their first ever dividend payment since the bank began operation. Shareholders of Jaiz Bank on Thursday approved the Bank’s proposed…
Akpabio, Nunieh and NDDC Trillions
If taking public money was considered such a big deal, according to Joy Nunieh’s account, her colleague confessed he would kill anyone at the instruction of Godswill Akpabio before bothering…