We went to Abuja to thank Buhari – Anambra traditional rulers tell Gov. Obiano
The 12 suspended Anambra traditional rulers on Thursday were flummoxed on Thursday as to what offence they committed to warrant the sanction meted out to them by Governor Willie Obiano.…
We took matter to Babalakin’s dad, says Parents’ forum
THE Parents’ Forum of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Thursday called for fairness and caution in the management of the Governing Council’s decision to sack Prof Toyin Ogundipe.…
The night Carrington staked life for Nigeria’s democracy
LAGOS, like other states, was groping in the ghost land that Nigeria had become that dusk in 1997. Middle-class Surulere was roiling in virtual lockdown as hordes of riot…
Is Kamala Harris eligible for election? A Fact check of Trump’s claim
False claims that Kamala Harris is not legally eligible to serve as U.S. vice president or president have been circulating in social media posts since 2019, when she first launched…
Burna Boy’s new album Twice as Tall records 5million streams in one hour
Burna Boy’s much awaited new work, Twice as Tall was released Friday morning and it was an instant hit. It recorded five million streams within an hour of its release. And it was…
Messi beats Ronaldo as world’s richest player
Lionel Messi has been named as the richest player in world football – edging his long-standing rival Cristiano Ronaldo in the rankings. France Football have compiled a list…
Obiano suspends 12 monarchs for visiting Buhari
The battle of supremacy between Anambra Governor Willie Obiano and traditional rulers has heightened tension in the State. Obiano suspended 12 more traditional rulers for visiting President…
Citizens’ Identification: Nigeria goes fully digital, dumps ID cards
Nigeria has moved from national identification and registration of citizens via card-based version to strictly digital. This was disclosed to State House Correspondents on Thursday by the…
Ondo 2020: Aspirants jostle to be named Jegede’s running mate
Aspirants that contested at the primary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are jostling to be named as running mate to Eyitayo Jegede for the October 10 governorship election.…
Return to APC, group tells Atiku, Saraki, Dino, Tambuwal
All Progressives Congress (APC) youth group has called on former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state…
China loan: ‘Waiver of immunity clause standard in contracts’
SENIOR Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Mike Igbokwe, has said a contentious clause in a $400 million commercial loan agreement between Nigeria and China is standard in contracts. The…
UNILAG crisis deepens as Senate, unions back VC
THE Senate of the University of Lagos on Thursday gave its backing to Vice Chancellor Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, whose sack was announced by the Governing Council on Tuesday. Unions…
Ties with Israel: Palestinians hammer UAE as sell-out
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday rejected the normalisation of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, describing it as a betrayal. Spokesman Abu Rudeineh,…
Tonto Dikeh gets new appointment in Buhari’s government
Nollywood actress and diva, Tonto Dikeh has gotten a new appointment from the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. She has been appointed as the new Director, Social & Empowerment of…
Leipzig stun Atletico Madrid, book semi-final tie with PSG
RB Leipzig pulled themselves into the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in their short history with an unlikely 2-1 win over the highly experienced Atletico Madrid in Lisbon on…
Embattled UNILAG VC heads for court
Embattled Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe has headed for court over his purported removal from office by the Chief Wale Babalakin…
PenCom begins process for RSA transfer
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) Thursday said it has begun the transfer window process that will enable contributors seamlessly move their Retirement Savings Account (RSA)…
Shaibu has been so loyal, helpful – Obaseki
Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki has declared his deputy, Philip Shaibu, with whom he is running for re-election under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on September 19 has been so loyal and…
Ex-PDP Chairman charged with stealing laptop, tea condiments
A former Chairman of the Plateau chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Yakubu Chocho, and 3 three others were on Thursday docked before Kasuwa Nama Upper Area Court I, Jos, over…
NBC fines radio station N5m over Obadiah Mailafia’s ‘Boko Haram’ interview
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has fined Nigeria Info 99.3 N5 million over an interview with Obadiah Mailafia, former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). While appearing on the programme on Monday, Mailafia…
I will see out my contract at Arsenal – Ozil
Arsenal forward Mesut Ozil on Thursday said he would see out his contract with the Premier League club which runs through the summer of 2021. Ozil, the Germany World Cup winner who did not play for…
Mrs Moromoke Adebo (Nee Olugbodi) passes on to Glory
Mrs. Moromoke Adebo (Nee Olugbodi), is dead, before her death, she was a leading event planner in Nigeria, making a demise a huge loss to the industry. She died in the late hours of Sunday , 9th August, 2020, after a brief illness.…
Military deploys Special Forces to stem Kaduna killings
Special Operations Forces have been deployed to combat the escalating Southern Kaduna killings, the Nigerian Military has said. Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Major…