Pay 13% derivation fund to Niger-Delta communities, not to Governors – Militants tell Buhari
THE Reformed Niger Delta Avengers, RNDA, a splinter group of the non-operational Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, and a coalition of nine other militant groups in Niger Delta, yesterday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to…
I’m ashamed of Obaseki’s role in Edo Assembly Crisis – Oshiomhole
National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC has expressed shame over the purported inauguration of the Edo state House of Assembly by Gov. Godwin Obaseki, saying the minority cannot rule over the…
Trump delays mass deportation of ‘illegal immigrants’
President Donald Trump said he will delay mass deportation raids scheduled for Sunday as he seeks compromise with Democratic leaders on immigration issues. In a Twitter message Saturday afternoon, Trump…
I can only accept a marriage proposal that comes with a car – Actress Olive Utalor
Nigerian actress, Olive Utalor has revealed her reason for turning down a marriage proposal from her fiance of several years. While speaking with Potpourri, she explained that her fiance had…
Osinbajo jets out to US, meets VP Pence
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is visiting the United States of America, according to a statement released by the Presidency in Abuja. He left Abuja on Saturday. The statement, which was…
FIFA World Cup: Germany flog Super Falcons, send them back home
African champions, Super Falcons of Nigeria, were eliminated from the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals on Saturday after a three-goal defeat to two–time champions Germany in the Round of 16 in Grenoble.Despite starting…
Player Ratings: Aina is ‘man of the match’ as Eagles edge impressive debutants
The Super Eagles of Nigeria survived a scare from AFCON debutants, Burundi, to secure a 1-0 win in the first game on their return to the continental tournament after missing the past two editions. Odion…
NPA redeploys port managers
The Management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has approved the immediate redeployment of some Port Managers along with the appointment of a new Technical Assistant, Administration, to the Managing…
Nigeria Police set to introduce digital criminal records database
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has broken a new ground in its crime prevention and detection tasks with the introduction of a digital criminal record checks and issuance of clearance certificates.…
Otedola to invest $1bn in Geregu power plant
Femi Otedola, a Nigerian businessman and billionaire, has disclosed plans to shift his focus to power generation. In a series of tweets on his Twitter page on Saturday, Otedola said his business focus…
JUST IN: Air Peace plane overshoots runway in Port Harcourt, lands inside bush
An Air Peace plane, on Saturday, overshot the runway of the Port Harcourt international airport in Rivers state. A passenger on board was quoted as saying the incident occurred when the plane was landing…
Gbajabiamila receives rousing reception from APC members at Lagos airport
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, on Saturday, received a rousing reception at the Lagos Airport, as joyous members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gathered to welcome…
2019 FIFA WWC: Oshoala dropped in starting eleven
Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala will start from the bench in the round of sixteen fixtures against Germany. Asisat, who scored against South Korea in the group stages is replaced in the…
MMM is back — and some Nigerians are falling for it
Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox (MMM), the Ponzi scheme which dashed the hope of over three million Nigerians in 2017, is back but not with a bang. This time dubbed MMM Cooperation, the…
Airlines mull standing seats for travellers looking for cheapest fare
An Italian aviation interior company, Aviointeriors, has designed SkyRider seats or standing seats for a new ‘Ultra-Basic Economy’ class on planes. Also known as saddle seats, Aviointeriors…
Jibrin: Undisputed Kingmaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives
The story of the emergence of former Speaker Yakubu Dogara and his successor, Femi Gbajabiamila, will be incomplete without adequate mention of the exploits of Abdulmumin Jibrin, an influential…
Kashamu smuggled 6.6kg of heroin into USA – Court papers
The National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency( NDLEA ) has for the first time given graphic details of why the United States is desperate to seek the extradition of Senator Buruji Kashamu from…
Meet Nigeria’s First Ladies: One From The Other Room, The Vainglorious, The Schemer, The…
It is said that behind every successful man there is a woman. Often, women are relegated to the background while men take the spotlight as the world celebrates a success they jointly accomplished. However, not all women are satisfied with…
I sought bank loan after police demanded N25,000 bribe – Driver
When a 25-year-old man, identified simply as Jelili, died inside a commercial bus at Eji Motor Park, Mile 12 area of Lagos State, the owner of the bus, Mr. Wasiu Olabisi, never bargained that such a tragic incident would…
PDP probes Senators, Reps for voting Lawan, Gbaja
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is launching investigation into the role played by its members in the election of leadership of the National Assembly. PDP had adopted Senator Ali Ndume and Hon. Umar Bago as President…
Factional HDP Chairman files application to withdraw petition against Buhari
There was a mild drama before the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja yesterday as a factional Chairman of the Hope Democratic Party (HDP) filed an application seeking to withdraw a petition…
Israeli company unveils ‘world’s first’ electric plane
Eviation Aircraft, an Israeli air-carrier company, has unveiled the world’s first electric plane — dubbed ‘The Alice’. Exhibited at the Paris Airshow, ‘The Eviation Alice’ is a whale-shaped…
CBN offers corps members loans for a 7-year tenor
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has promised to offer loans to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)members for a 7-year tenor. The loan is intended for the purpose of establishment of small and medium scale enterprises. This was…
Ripples over Miyetti Allah’s offer to raise vigilance outfit in S’East
The dust generated by the request for the establishment of Fulani Youth Vigilante body in communities of the South East by the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, is yet…