Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s WTO nomination violates AU rules – Official
The Office of the Legal Counsel of the African Union has said that the candidature of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the World Trade Organisation’s director-general position is not in line with extant rules. The legal opinion is contained…
Coronavirus: Bank pumps £100bn into UK economy to aid recovery
The Bank of England will pump an extra £100bn into the UK economy to help fight the "unprecedented" coronavirus-induced downturn. Bank policymakers voted 8-1 to increase the size of its…
Cross River lawmaker dies at isolation centre — after showing COVID-19 symptoms
Godwin Akwaji, lawmaker representing Obudu constituency at the Cross River state house of assembly, has died after showing symptoms of COVID-19. He was said to have died at the University…
UPDATED: Police release Instagram celebrity, Cubana Chief Priest
The Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit in Lagos State has released Instagram celebrity and Executive Director, Cubana Group, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest. Okechukwu, known for his lavish…
Cardi B & daughter twinning in yellow (pictures)
American rapper, Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, known professionally as Cardi B, is in a mother and daughter mood as she rocks matching yellow outfit with daughter Kulture.…
Hushpuppi: EFCC working with FBI to trace victims of $35m scam
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to trace those allegedly defrauded by Raymond Abass a.k.a Hushpuppi Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s…
Sonia Ibrahim marks 33rd birthday with lovely photos
Writer, speaker and model Sonia Ibrahim is all about growth and positive vibes as she celebrated her birthday yesterday June 18th 2020. The younger sister of actress Juliet Ibrahim penned sweet…
Don Jazzy reacts to rape accusation against D’banj
Mavin Records boss, Michael Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, has given his opinion on the rape accusation against his former business partner, Oladapo Oyebanj aka D’banj. A lady…
APC crisis deepens as court extends Giadom’s acting tenure
An FCT High Court on Thursday extended an order earlier permitting Victor Giadom to act as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress to 14 days. This came on the heels of the Appeal Court’s affirmation of suspension…
APC’ll collapse before 2023 elections – Fayose
The Immediate past Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose has predicted the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) will collapse before the 2023 general election following the recent…
NCDC opens four molecular labs in Ekiti, FCT, Kano
THE Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced the launch of four new COVID-19 testing laboratories to the list of molecular laboratories across the country. NCDC stated this on…
Manhunt for six fraud suspects wanted by U.S
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has declared six Nigerian men wanted for alleged involvement in love and business scam of American citizens resulting in losses of…
Invictus Obi pleads guilty to N4.2 billion fraud in the U.S, to be sentenced in October
Invictus Obi (Obinwanne Okeke), the Forbes-celebrated Nigerian businessman who was arrested in the United States last year, has pleaded guilty to $11 million (N4.2 billion) fraud, PremiumTimes…
Hushpuppi is Nigeria’s most-wanted hacker… he has a case to answer, says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has described Hushpuppi, an Instagram celebrity, who was recently arrested in Dubai, as “Nigeria’s most-wanted hacker.” Hushpuppi was arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
Pastor Adeboye says Ibidun Ighodalo is in better place
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has assured that the late ex-beauty queen, Ibidun Ighodalo, is in a “better place”. Adeboye tweeted this on Thursday morning…
Police detain Instagram celebrity, Cubana Chief Priest
Instagram celebrity and Executive Director, Cubana Group, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has been detained by the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring…
BREAKING: Your best not good enough – Buhari tells Service Chiefs
The President is unhappy with the current state of the security situation in the country. Disclosing this to State House Correspondents on Thursday, after a security…
JUST IN: Uncertainty surrounds re-opening of airports
....FAAN mulls new domestic terminal along Agege Motor Way Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said on Thursday that it could not confirm the new date for re-opening of airports…
Early morning downpour in Lagos leaves roads, homes flooded
An early morning downpour on Wednesday and Thursday in Lagos brought untold hardships to residents of Anifowose Community, Ikeja, Agege, and most parts of Lekki, as some roads and household valuables were submerged in flood. The…
Chelsea reach agreement to sign Werner from Leipzig
Chelsea has reached an agreement with RB Leipzig to sign striker Timo Werner, who was set to join the English side in July, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. Werner, 24, would remain…
PHOTOS: Buhari, Service Chiefs meet
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with Service Chiefs at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Service Chiefs, led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel…
SARS kills seven police robbery suspects in Delta
Confusion hit the police in Bayelsa and Delta states following the killing of seven policemen in Ughelli, Delta State allegedly involved in armed robbery. It was…
Naira Marley: Executive Jets disinfects aircraft, directs crew to self-quarantine
Executive Jets Services Limited, the airline that flew popular musician, Azeez Fashola also known as Naira Marley and his team from Lagos to Abuja, has said that the aircraft has…
Trump destroys John Bolton in one tweet
U.S. President Donald Trump has come out furious against John Bolton, his former national security adviser, who has published a tell-all book on Trump’s presidency. In a tweet on Thursday, Trump delivered a powerful…