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The federal government has agreed to pay $200 million to Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited (SPTCL) as final settlement of the dispute over the Mambilla power project in Taraba state, TheCable can report. The…

Khaled El Dokani, the country Chief Executive Officer of Lafarge Africa in Nigeria, has apologised for the company’s role in admitting the deadly coronavirus into Nigeria. El Dokani made the comment during a chat with Channels…

Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, says President Muhammadu Buhari will complete ongoing legacy projects in the southeast before the expiration of his administration in…

Nigerian cross-dresser, Bobrisky took to his social media page to warn the ‘wives’ of his ‘Sugar Daddies” not to come for her if they see their husband with him/her. if any of such ugly drama comes…

Italians have been urged to refrain from the traditional greeting of kissing on the cheek and hugging as part of effort to stop the spread of coronavirus, Silvio Brusaferro, president of…

Harry Kane would consider a move to Manchester United this summer, with reports saying the forward is contemplating a move away from Tottenham. The north London side have regressed this season following their Champions League final…

Bandits have kidnapped three councillors of the Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. They thereafter demanded N40m. The kidnapped councillors are Lawal Gummi of Ubandawaki ward, Murlata Arzika of Gayari ward and Sahabi…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has berated the All Progressives Congress (APC) senators for approving President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for a fresh $22.7 billion loan, which had been rejected by Nigerians across the board.…

Zainab Ahmed, minister of finance, budget and national planning, says lecturers who have not enrolled for the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System(IPPIS) will not get…

Kwara state All Progressives Congress (APC) is in deep crisis. The executive members of the party have been factionalised by supporters of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Information and Culture Minister Lai Mohammed and Bashir…

UEFA on Thursday confirmed that two of next week’s Champions League and Europa League matches will be played behind closed doors as part of measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak in Europe. The UEFA Champions League round of…

The fraud trial of former Gov. Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti resumed on Thursday before a Federal High Court Lagos, with a prosecution witness, Mr Johnson Abidakun, testifying that about N200 million was conveyed from Fayose’s premises.…

The appointment of former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy National Chairman (South) has started generating ripples, as the Ekiti State…

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand admits he was wrong about Odion Ighalo and says the Nigerian’s hold-up play offers the side something that neither Anthony Martial nor Marcus Rashford can provide. The former Watford ace made…

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has assured Nigerians that the National Assembly will take full responsibility for the application of President Muhammadu Buhari’s $22.79 billion loan request to various projects domiciled…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has berated the All Progressives Congress (APC) senators for approving President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for a fresh $22.7 billion loan, which…

Chelsea’s forward Tammy Abraham was named both the Premier League Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year at the London Football Awards on Thursday evening. The London Football…

In a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, former US vice-  president beat Bernie Sanders in terms of electability among Democrats, a week after they believed Sanders should be able to beat Donald Trump.…

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has thrashed speculation about his political future, by announcing on Thursday that he would not stand for re-election in October. He made the declaration in a speech…

Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo has declared he doesn’t care what anyone says, willing he has the belief of his team-mates, manager and fans after scoring a brace in Manchester…

Eighteen years after the release of his monster hit, ‘Egungun Be Careful,’ Fuji star, Abass Akande Obesere has been lauded for his efforts. Microblogging platform, Twitter…

Sir: There has been a nationwide campaign especially on social media for the proscription of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) because of their excesses as a result of which many…

Those behind the plot to remove me from office are those angling for the Presidential seat in 2023, All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman Adams Oshiomhole said on Thursday. He spoke to…

Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti state, says his actions are not geared towards taking over from President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking through Segun Dipe, his senior special assistant on public communications, Fayemi said he is not…