Barcelona sack PR company who criticised Lionel Messi, others
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu said on Tuesday the club has terminated its contract with a company accused of criticising current and former players, including Lionel Messi, on social media. “This morning I personally…
I didn’t assault Agbowu – Oluwo
The Oluwo of Iwo in Osun, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has denied the allegation that he assaulted the Agbowu of Ogbaagba, Oba Dhikrulahi Akinropo, during a peace meeting in the state. Oba Akanbi, at a press conference on Tuesday in…
No toilet paper? Health experts say washing may be better than wiping
If you aren’t able to find toilet paper in your neighbourhood supermarket owing to the panic buying, it may be a good time to switch to washing instead of wiping. Although research on which makes a more hygienic method – wiping…
Credentials of Ex-Deputy Governor-Elect
Following the withdrawal of certificate of return earlier given to David Lylon and Biobarakuma Degi of the All Progressive Congress, APC, on February 13, less than 24 hours…
Fatima Buhari visits Fed poly Nekede
President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter Fatima Buhari on Monday paid unscheduled visit to the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede Owerri, Imo State. Miss Buhari’s visit took…
Ondo guber poll: APC Youth, women declare support for Abraham
Ahead of the October 10 governorship election in Ondo state, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth and Women Forum for Good Governance has unanimously expressed their support for the 2016 APC…
Coronavirus Exposes Businesses’ Dependency on China
Just as the U.S.-China trade war was starting to fade, the coronavirus crisis is exposing how heavily dependent foreign companies are on China for their production and business. As the new…
Everyone knows that Paul wants to leave Manchester United – Mathias Pogba
Paul Pogba wants to leave Manchester United in order to play in the Champions League and compete for trophies, according to his brother Mathias. Pogba rose through the youth ranks at Old Trafford before leaving for Juventus in…
BREAKING: Why Buhari can’t sack Service Chiefs now, by SGF
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha on Tuesday criticised those calling for the sack of Service Chiefs. Mustapha…
Nigeria stagnated due to monopoly by old politicians – Oby Ezekwesili
Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, a former minister and presidential candidate, has said Nigeria is stagnated because old politicians exercise a political monopoly over the country. To address this anomaly, she said that Nigeria must…
UEFA reduces VAR review time in Champions League games
UEFA says it has shaved 15 seconds off the average time it takes for the Video Assistant Referee system to correct a decision in its Champions League this season. It said the average is now down to one minute 30 seconds. The head of…
Protesters storm Justice Mary Odili’s private residence in Abuja …Calls for her resignation (Video)
Protesters have stormed Justice Mary Odili’s private residence in Abuja, accusing her of always taking bribe to divert the people’s mandate at the Supreme Court. below is the video
IMF urges CBN to end forex intervention, Backs Finance Act 2020
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday lauded the Federal Government on its economic reform policies, especially on the Finance Act and the Deep Offshore Basin Act. The…
Nigerian freed of drug trafficking charges in Saudi Arabia
A criminal Court in Makka, Saudi Arabia has discharged and acquitted a Zamfara death row accused Sheikh Ibrahim Ibrahim. Ibrahim, a renowned Islamic cleric from Zamfara State, was…
Senate confirms Nuhu as NCAA DG
The Senate Tuesday confirmed the nomination of Captain Musa Shuaibu Nuhu for appointment as the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The approval of the Senate…
Untold story of El-Rufai’s three wives
Malam Nasir El-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state is a polygamist and he is proud to flaunt it as he showed off his three wives at his 60th birthday celebration in Kaduna on…
Nigeria’s inflation rises to 12.13 percent
The Consumer Price Index, (CPI) which measures inflation increased by 12.13 percent (year-on-year) in January 2020, the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS says…
China continues preparation for Beijing 2022 despite coronavirus
In spite of its current battle against the ravaging novel coronavirus which has claimed close to two thousand lives (mainly Chinese), China has continued preparation…
Nigerians in Diaspora can’t vote until we amend the Constitution – Gbajabiamila
Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives, says that constitutional amendment is needed before Nigerians in diaspora can be allowed to vote. Gbajabiamila said…
EFCC foils father’s attempt to smuggle hard drug to detained son
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a 60-year-old fish-farmer, Muyiwa Otuyalo, for attempting to smuggle a substance…
Supreme Court adjourns Ihedioha’s appeal until March 2
The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned until March 2, hearing in an application filed by Chief Emeka Ihedioha, a former governor of Imo, seeking a review of the Jan.…
Manchester City cannot go unpunished, they bought all my players at Arsenal – Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger says Manchester City must be punished if they have flouted UEFA’s Financial Fair Play rule, aiming a dig at the Premier League champions for always coming for his players while managing Arsenal. Wenger was a big…
Amaechi’s CSO is dead
The chief security officer to Rotimi Amaechihas died in Kaduna, PREMIUM TIMES learnt from security and official sources. The officer, who was described as a senior intelligence personnel, died on Monday morning while on a trip…