FLASHBACK: When Kashamu said Obasanjo’s govt gave evidence to free him in UK
Buruji Kashamu, the late ex-senator from Ogun state, once said the Obasanjo administration gave the evidence that cleared him of drug-related charges in the United Kingdom.…
I was already rich before becoming Minister – AGF, Malami writes Buhari
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has written to President Muhammadu Buhari, explaining his wealth following calls for his removal over corruption allegations. The Minister in the letter…
Nigerian Man, Philemon Audu Orders Wife To Quit Facebook Or Leave His House; See Reactions
A young man identified as Philemon Audu has called out his wife on Facebook, asking her to either quit Facebook or leave his house. ” I want my Wife to Leave Facebook or…
FLASHBACK: How Obasanjo praised Kashamu and asked God to reward him (Video)
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo once commended Buruji Kashamu, former senator representing Ogun east, for his philanthropic work. When Obasanjo visited the empowerment programme of Omo-Ilu…
Scare as Africa number of coronavirus cases exceed 1 million
There is panic across the continent as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Africa has exceeded 1 million with experts saying the number may be way higher. Global health experts have said that the true number of Africa’s…
Pastor arrested for impregnating two underage sisters and duping their mum N2m
A Nigerian pastor and General Overseer of Church of Lord, Olomore in Abeokuta, Ebenezer Ajigbotoluwa, has been arrested for impregnating two underage sisters and also duping their mum. According to the police in Ogun, Ajigbotoluwa was…
OBITUARY: Kashamu, ex-senator who vowed people must die before he’s extradited to US
In the early hours of May 23, 2015, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) stormed the Lekki residence of Buruji Kashamu, former senator from Ogun state, in a bid to…
NBA splits as new lawyers association emerges
A new form for lawyers to register as members of a new lawyers’ association is in public space, signifying the birth of a new lawyers association. It is called “New Bar…
The political careers Obasanjo ruined
Olusegun Obasanjo is a defining personality in Nigeria’s politics. For decades he has hovered like a wraith over the political cumulus. He is one of the many Nigerian…
AXA Mansard Insurance Sells Pension Subsidiary to Verod Group
AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has divested from its subsidiary, AXA Mansard Pensions Limited. The insurer has sold its stake in the company to Eustacia Limited (a member of the…
Cloudy, thundery weather in the next 72 hours – NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorm and cloudiness from Monday till Wednesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in…
U.S. accuses Chinese hackers of interfering in 2020 election
U.S. National Security Adviser claimed on Sunday that Chinese government-linked hackers have been targeting U.S. election infrastructure ahead of the 2020 presidential election.…
APC condemns Atiku, PDP for sponsoring fake news against Osinbajo
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for sponsoring attacks against Vice President…
CBN Approved Our Stamp Duty Account – NIPOST Replies FIRS
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) yesterday said its stamp duty account was opened by the Central Bank of Nigeria under the Treasury Single Account (TSA) in response to claims made…
Uzodimma Angry over ‘S’Court Gov’ Tag by PDP, Petitions NJC, AGF
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has expressed dissatisfaction over the label of ‘Supreme Court Governor’ continuously allegedly used by the Peoples Democratic…
NNPC Remits N161bn to Federation Account in May
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) remitted N161.8 billion to the Federation Account in May, the latest figures from the national oil company indicated at the…
COVID-19: NCDC confirms 437 new cases, total now 46,577
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 437 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, as confirmed cases are now 46,577. The agency made this known via its verified Twitter…
Dogara’s defection unsettles Reps’ leadership
THE defection of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is creating fresh tension around power…
N2.5trn voted for federal roads in 20 years
THE Federal Government has in the last 20 years allocated the sum of N2.542 trillion to construction and rehabilitation of federal roads, Tribune Online findings at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and…
Governor Akeredolu’s Son, Babajide, Tests Positive For COVID-19
Babajide, son of Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has tested positive for COVID-19. This comes barely a month after his father recovered from the virus. It was gathered that Babajide has since gone into…
Conditional Cash Transfer begins in Lagos
Beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) in Amuwo- Odofin, Apapa-Iganmu, Ibeju-Lekki, Epe and Badagry local governments of Lagos State have…
Community residents share loot stolen by bank robbers
Some residents of Okeho town, Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State, have been accused of stealing huge sums of money they allegedly recovered from armed robbers who attacked the community’s First Bank branch on…
EFCC: Presidency widens Salami panel’s mandate
THE Presidential Investigative Committee on activities of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been granted judicial powers, it was learnt at the weekend. Chairman of the…
Love at isolation centre: Discharged patient ignores father, goes home with soldier
There was a mild drama at the Oyo state Infectious Disease Centre on Saturday when a young woman refused to follow her father home after she was discharged from the…