As Dariye, Kalu, Nyame change residential address
Three former state governors, who were recently convicted, have since changed their residential addresses to the Kuje Custodial Centre, Abuja, where they are said to be doing well. BLESSING…
S’East, S’South to get security outfits
The Southeast and Southsouth are set to have their regional security outfits, the governors said on Thursday. Southsouth Governors Forum Chairman/Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi…
INEC targets e-voting from next polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday unfolded plans to kick start electronic voting with the 2023 general elections. Its chairman, Prof. Mahmud Yakubu,…
Cameroon confirms first case of coronavirus
Cameroon’s health ministry on Friday confirmed the country’s first case of coronavirus, a 58-year-old French citizen who arrived in the capital Yaounde on Feb. 24. It said the man has been…
Alleged Assault: Court orders Oluwo of Iwo to appear
An Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court in Osun on Friday ordered the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, to appear in court over an alleged assault. Ruling in an exparte…
FG to pay Sunrise Power $200m ‘compensation’ to end Mambilla dispute
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…
Coronavirus: Lafarge apologises over role in deadly virus spread to Nigeria
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…
Buhari will complete legacy projects in S/east — Presidency
Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, says President Muhammadu Buhari will complete ongoing legacy projects in the southeast before the expiration of his administration in…
“Don’t Come For Me When You Catch Your Husband With Me Or Else..” -Bobrisky Warns Married Women
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…
Coronavirus fears prompt Italy to ban kisses, handshakes
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 ‘keen’ on Manchester United move – Reports
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 kidnap three Zamfara councillors, demand N40 million
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…
PDP bashes APC senators for approving President Buhari’s $22.7 billion loan
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.…
Lecturers who are not on IPPIS won’t get February salary – Finance Minister
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 APC crisis deepens
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…
Coronavirus: UEFA confirm Champions League, Europa matches to be played behind closed doors
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…
N200 million moved from Ayodele Fayose’s residence during electioneering – Witness
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.…
Ekiti APC Rejects Ajimobi as Party’s National Deputy Chair
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…
I was wrong to underrate Odion Ighalo – Rio Ferdinand
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…
$22.79 billion loan: National Assembly will take full responsibility, won’t allow diversion of funds…
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…
PDP bashes APC senators for approving Buhari’s $22.7bn loan
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…
Tammy Abraham named Premier League Player of the Year
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…
Joe Biden beats Sanders in new head-to-head poll
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 leader Ouattara shuns third term
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…