Schools will remain closed till safety is guaranteed – FG
The federal government says it is not yet safe for academic activities to resume in schools across the country. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, minister of state for education, said this while addressing reporters at the end of the eighth…
Let’s stop this nonsense and fight coronavirus – Fauci tells Trump White House
U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has urged an end to the divisiveness over the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying “let’s stop this nonsense.” He called the White…
UPDATED: $10m stolen by Bitcoin scammers in biggest heist on Twitter
Official Twitter handles belonging to high profile individuals such as Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Gates were hacked Wednesday to promote a Bitcoin scam. Others affected…
30 For 30: A Decade Of Wizkid
If you are familiar with the brand Wizkid, you are also familiar (or you should be familiar) with the greatness that has ruled our soundwaves for ten years now. From the Twitter…
EXPLAINER: How the policy on settling loan defaults with funds in other banks will work
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Monday, released a policy that would allow banks to settle loan defaults with the customers’ deposits in other banks.…
CBN asks Senate for power to freeze criminals’ accounts
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approached the Senate to grant it powers to freeze accounts linked to crime suspects. The CBN made the appeal on Wednesday at a Senate Committee…
National Assembly Clerk rejects retirement by commission
’It lacks power to retire’ Sani-Omolori to 151 others: stay put The controversy over tenure elongation of the Clerk of the National Assembly (CNA), Alhaji Mohammed Sani-Omolori, has…
There can’t be crisis between Oniru and I, says Ajasa
A major contender for the Oniru stool, Prince Hakeem Ajasa, has urged members of the Oniru Royal Family to support the newly-installed Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abdul…
Ex-lawmaker joins Lagos East senatorial race
Former member of the Lagos Assembly Lanre Odesanya has joined the senatorial race in Lagos East District. Odesanya, a lawyer, represented Ikorodu Constituency at the House between…
I did not sexually harass Nunieh, I’ve worked with several women – Akpabio
Godswill Akpabio, minister of Niger Delta affairs, says he did not sexually harass Joy Nunieh, former acting managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). THE WITNESS…
Mine is a case of ‘dog eat dog’, but I won’t give up – Magu
Ibrahim Magu, suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has described the allegations leveled against him as “nonsense”. Speaking with The…
Father of female combat pilot, Arotile, reveals shocking details about daughter’s death
Akintude Arotile, father of Tolulope, the late first female combat helicopter pilot of the Nigerian Air Force, has revealed some shocking revelations about the death of his…
Bitcoin scammers rake in $1m hacking Obama, Bezos, Bill Gates Twitter accounts
Official twitter handles belonging to high profile individuals such as Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Gates were hacked Wednesday to promote a Bitcoin scam. Others affected were Elon…
BREAKING: Magu released from detention
Ibrahim Magu, the suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been released on bail, THE WITNESS learnt. He was arrested and detained on…
Another decapitated body found in New York hours, 2nd incident in 24 hours
Another decapitated body, wrapped in a plastic bag, has been found on the roof of a McDonald’s outlet in Bronx, New York. The incomplete body was found early Wednesday, cops and…
PHOTOS: VP, Yemi Osinbajo Joins His Wife Dolapo To Mark Her 53rd Birthday At The Villa
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo's wife, Dolapo, turns 53 today July 15. The Vice President joined her this morning to praise God and also pray for her in the villa. In a birthday message he posted online, the Vice President wrote ''Happy…
WTO: APC Governors’ Forum back Okonjo-Iweala
Elected governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the platform of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) has thrown their weight behind, Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Nigeria’s…
Ex-Gov Yari’s protocol breach irresponsible – FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has described actions of former Zamfara Governor Abdulaziz Yari as “irresponsible”. Yari was reported to have refused to adhere to safety…
BREAKING: NASS Commission sacks Clerk, 149 others
The National Assembly Service Commission(NASC) has sacked the Clerk of the National Assembly (CNA), Alhaji Mohammed Sani-Omolori. Sani-Omolori was sacked alongside 149 others, including Secretary of NASC,…
Outrage as police brutalise, extort man of N260,000 in Lagos
Public outcry on Wednesday greeted the alleged torture and extortion of a young man, Olumide Bakare by men of the Ogudu Division, Lagos State Police Command. Bakare had taken to…
Magu’s bail request suffers setback as IGP washes hands off case
The suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, may remain longer in detention as the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has denied…
Trump claims credit for making UK ban Huawei
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was responsible for Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to ban Huawei from Britain’s 5G network. Johnson on Tuesday ordered Huawei…
Obafemi Martins returns to Shanghai
Nigeria international Obafemi Martins has rejoined Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua, the Chinese FA Cup winners said on Wednesday. Martins, 35, joins the club more than two…
Ex-minister Labaran Maku’s brother, wife kidnapped, sister killed
Unidentified gunmen have killed the sister of former minister of information, Labaran Maku and also kidnapped his elder brother and wife. Maku’s brother was identified as…