Senate wants ex-Minister Akinjide immortalized
The Senate has called for the immortalization of Nigeria’s former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Richard Akinjide. The upper chamber made the call after it held a minute silence in…
I’m making future elite of disadvantaged children, Gov Fintiri declares
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State says he is preoccupied with the task of making future elite of children of the poor. “I came prepared, and I’m focused,” the…
EFCC arrests two Chinese for offering N100 million bribe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has apprehended two Chinese nationals for offering a 100 million naira bribe to the Head of its Sokoto Zonal Office, Abdullahi Lawal, and his team. The two Chinese, Meng Wei Kun and Xu…
Gambari to be unveiled as new chief of staff on Wednesday
Ibrahim Gambari, a professor of political science and Nigeria’s former permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), will be announced as the new chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, TheCable…
1.8 million American households cancel cable TV subscriptions
Approximately 1.8 million American households cancelled cable TV subscriptions during the first quarter of 2020 according to a report by Variety. As Americans disconnect, TV…
BREAKING: Buhari Appoints Prof Ibrahim Gambari As New Chief of Staff
A former Under Secretary General of the United Nations, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari has been appointed the new Chief of Staff to the President. Gambari, from Kwara State was the Minister…
Nigerian House of Reps approves Buhari’s request to source N850bn from domestic capital market
The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the request by President Muhammadu Buhari to source for N850 billion from domestic capital market. The President in a letter to the House on Tuesday, 5th May, requested the loan…
U.S. governor rebuffs Trump on order to reopen state
U.S. President Donald Trump backed protesters in Pennsylvania demanding an immediate lifting of restrictions meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus. But the governor insisted…
U.S Judge Grants FG’s Request To Access Bank Records Of Goodluck Jonathan, Diezani & Others
A New York federal judge has ruled that Nigeria can subpoena 10 banks in the United States for information needed to prosecute government officials allegedly connected to a British Virgin Island engineering firm’s alleged bribery…
BREAKING: Former presidential aide, Doyin Okupe, wife leave isolation centre
Ex-Presidential aide, Dr Doyin Okupe and his wife, Aduralere, have been discharged from an isolation centre in Ogun State. They tested positive for coronavirus on April 23 and underwent…
US pandemic death toll hits 80,000 as states continue reopening
New York, the epicenter of the coronavirus crisis in the U.S., plans to start reopening its economy in some upstate regions on Friday, but New York City is unlikely to see…
Buhari seeks Senate’s confirmation of 42 career Ambassadors-designate (LIST)
The Senate on Tuesday received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of 42 career Ambassadors-designate. The request which was contained in a letter…
WWE Women Champion, Becky Lynch pregnant
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Women champion, Becky Lynch is pregnant with her fiance, Seth Rollins. Lynch announced that she was pregnant amidst tears of joy on Monday, as…
Saudi Aramco profit plunges
Saudi Arabian state oil giant Aramco on Tuesday reported a 25 percent fall in first-quarter net profit, hurt by lower oil prices and coronavirus. Net profit fell to 62.48…
U.S. virus expert Fauci to testify to Congress
The top U.S. expert on infectious diseases, Anthony Fauci, will testify to the Senate on Tuesday, as the White House’s response to the coronavirus pandemic comes under the…
COVID-19: Plant extract in Madagascar’s herb grows in Nigeria – FG
The Federal Government on Monday said the plant used for the herbal drug produced by the Republic of Madagascar for the prevention and cure of coronavirus (COVID-19), grows…
…Ighalo trains in public park
Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo maintained his fitness levels ahead of a possible restart to the season by training in a Cheshire park on Monday. The Nigerian…
‘That’s what Christ would have done’ — reactions to Catholic Church’s donation of its hospitals
The donation of hospitals by the Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has become a topical issue on social media. At the daily briefing of the presidential task force on COVID-19 on Monday, Boss Mustapha,…
BREAKING: IG orders probe of E-Money, withdraws police escort
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the probe of the Chairman, Five Star Group, Emeka Okonkwo aka E-Money, over his flamboyant lifestyle and flagrant abuse of police escorts, The PUNCH has learnt.…
FGN, Air Peace set to evacuate 200 Nigerians stranded in Canada
The Nigeria High Commission in Canada said it is set to evacuate Nigerians stranded in that country due to coronavirus travel restrictions. In a statement on Monday,…
Venue for Joshua-Pulev fight to be decided May ending
A location for Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight showdown with Kubrat Pulev will be decided within the next three weeks, according to the Bulgarian’s manager. The Brit was due to…
AT&T Boss Retires With $274,000 A Month For Life
Not everyone gets personally insulted by the president of the United States when they announce their retirement. But when you’re walking away with a pension plan big enough to buy a typical…
Those criticising us for relaxing lockdown know nothing about Kano – Ganduje
Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano, says those who have expressed concerns about relaxing lockdown in the state are “making noise.” There have been concerns that there could be a…
10 banks made N124.47bn in fees, commission in Q1
Ten Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in the country earned a total of N124.47 billion in fees and commission income in the first three months of this year, the lenders’…