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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…

A lingering dispute between Wale Babalakin, chairman of the governing council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), and the management of the institution has led to the suspension of…

Akin Abayomi, commissioner of health in Lagos state, says there are now three suspected cases of coronavirus at the   Infectious Disease Hospital in the Yaba area of the state. Abayomi said this at a press briefing on  Thursday. The…

Speaking to reporters during a press briefing with airline executives on the coronavirus at the White House on Wednesday, President Trump said he thought the Super Tuesday Democratic primary…

Inspired by the global scare over the novel coronavirus, a Croatian fashion designer has launched his own “cheerful” collection of virus masks. They offer no protection against the disease which continues to spread around the…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother said on Thursday that she was “recovering well” from the stroke that brought the Portuguese star hurrying to her bedside in Madeira earlier in the week. “In a few days, God willing, I will be able to…

A naturalized Canadian citizen who spent eight months in Ontario detention centres awaiting immigration officials to verify his identity is suing the Canada Border Services Agency for $10 million.…

Immediate past Senate president, Bukola Saraki on Thursday, opposed an application before a Federal High Court, Lagos, seeking final forfeiture of two of his Ikoyi properties. The…

Less than 24 hours after TheCable reported the damage to the 3rd mainland bridge at the Ilubirin exit, Lagos, the developer has moved to make amends. Early Thursday morning, workers were seen reinstating ducting on the parapet in…