Nigeria is a fan of imported maize despite being Africa’s largest producer
Data made available by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) show that Nigeria has been close to attaining self-sufficiency in maize production as far back as 1960. However, the country still imports maize; a trend the…
NDDC: CSOs accuse Wike of frustrating probe
The Civil Society Advocacy Groups for Accountability and Probity has accused Rivers State Governor, Nyesome Wike of frustrating efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari to sanitise the Niger…
I’ve no presidential ambition in 2023 – Lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Saturday denied nursing presidential ambition for 2023. Lawan, in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media), Ola Awoniyi, said the media report about the…
Edo 2020: APC Seeks Disqualification Of Obaseki, Deputy Over Forged Certificates, Tax Fraud
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is seeking the disqualification of the governor of Edo state, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Mr. Philip Shaibu from the upcoming gubernatorial…
Court summons Malami, Emefiele, others over national theatre handover
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday ordered the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami; the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, and…
NAF opens investigation into Arotile’s death, two suspects held
The Nigerian Air Force on Friday stated that it was investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of its Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile, in a road accident, adding…
Attorney-General Malami drags SaharaReporters to IGP Adamu
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN said he has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over the persistent malicious publications…
Ondo governorship aspirant Oke vows to sue APC over indirect primary
One of the 12 governorship aspirants in Ondo APC, Chief Olusola Oke, has vowed to take the party to court, over the adoption of indirect primary to pick the candidate. Oke who arrived late…
Nigeria gives schools guidelines for reopening
The Nigerian Government has directed school owners in the country to meet specific guidelines by 29 July, towards the reopening of schools, at a date to be announced later.…
NDDC: I was pressured to spend N10b as Christmas ‘palliatives’ — Nunieh
Akpabio wanted me to award contract for things available in store’ Court restrains police, others from arresting ex-Acting MD Rivers CP tells Wike to release her to police…
World In Trouble: Coronavirus cases overshoot 14 million mark
Global coronavirus infections passed 14 million grim milestone on Friday, marking the first time there has been a surge of 1 million cases in under 100 hours. The first case was reported in…
Niger Police arrest two men who butchered a lady after raping her
The Niger State Police Command has arrested two men who raped a lady and then gruesomely killed her. ASP Wasiu Abiodun, the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), said the men are being held…
Sports minister Dare empowers Oyo women with interest-free loans
The Minister of Youths and Sports, Sunday Dare, has disbursed interest free loan, under the Micro Enterprise Enhancement Scheme (MEES), to women in Oyo State. Dare said in a…
10 foreigners, 32 Nigerians discharged from Lagos Isolation centres
Ten foreign nationals and 32 Nigerians were discharged from Lagos Isolation Centres on Friday, having tested negative for Coronavirus. The 42 Coronavirus patients had been in…
Combat pilot Arotile to get full military honours at burial next week
The Nigerian Air Force said on Friday that its first female combat helicopter pilot, Tolulope Arotile will be laid to rest next week with “full military honours” at the National Military Cemetery in…
16 years after, Leeds back in EPL
Leeds United have ended their 16-year wait for Premier League football after West Brom failed to beat Huddersfield on Friday night. Marcelo Bielsa’s side, who edged past Barnsley 1-0 on…
Factory worker beheads colleague after seeing his N13m account balance
A 29-year-old man has paid the supreme price for telling his friend about a heavy sum his South Africa based elder brother sent to him for the completion of his (elder brother’s)…
Police arrest personal assistant over murder of Gokada CEO
Tyrese Devon Haspil, 21, arrested early Friday Suspect expected to be charged with second degree murder PA allegedly stole tens of thousands of dollars from entrepreneur…
35 Parties Collapse Structures for Obaseki as APC Alleges Gratification
Thirty-five registered, including the recently de-registered political parties in Edo State yesterday collpased their structures together for the re-election of Governor Godwin…
We will deliver 2nd Niger Bridge and other major national projects on schedule – Julius Berger MD…
The Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Engr. Dr. Lars Richter, has confidently stated that his company is “working on schedule, meeting and exceeding planned construction…
Coronavirus lays bare S.African’s toxic relationship with alcohol
In few other countries in the world have COVID-19 and alcohol consumption become so dangerously intertwined. With 324,221 cases, South Africa is the sixth most infected country in the world for…
BREAKING: Finally, ex-NDDC acting MD testifies before reps panel
Joy Nunieh, former acting managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), is currently testifying before the house of representatives committee on NDDC. Nunieh was meant to testify on Thursday…
Tamar Braxton rushed to hospital unresponsive after ‘possible suicide attempt’
Singer Tamar Braxton has been rushed to hospital unresponsive after reports of a possible suicide attempt. She was rushed to hospital by ambulance after she was found unresponsive by her boyfriend David Adefeso at the Ritz Carlton…
EFCC will now leave me alone to live my life – Saraki reacts to court order
In reaction to the court ruling ordering the return of his two houses, former Senate President Bukola Saraki says the Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) will now leave him to…