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$53 million debt: Court urges central bank chief, others to explore out of court settlement
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday admonished the Central Bank Governor (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, on possible out of court settlement in a suit brought against him over $53 million…
North’s governors set to end Almajiri, street begging
The move against out-of-schoolchildren (Almajiri) in the North gained more support on Wednesday with two governors – Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna) and Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa)…
UNICEF, Bill Gates, Aliko Dangote hail Yobe’s progress in primary healthcare
The achievement made by Yobe State Government in Primary Healthcare delivery particularly in routine immunization and primary healthcare delivery has received commendations from their major partners; Bill Gate, Aliko Dangote and…
TUC supports immunity bill for National Assembly
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, on Wednesday, disclosed that it supports the bill seeking to provide immunity to the leadership of the National Assembly. According…
Nigeria promoting human rights, reintegrating ex-terrorists – Minister
The federal government on Wednesday said it was committed to promoting and protecting human rights in the country devoid of discrimination. Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, stated this at the high-level segment of the…
JUST IN: Suspected case of Coronavirus in Lagos, patient isolated
The Lagos State Government has begun investigation into a suspected case of Coronavirus in the State, as the suspect has been isolated. A tweet by the Lagos State Ministry of Health on its…
Work begins on 14km Ijebu-Ode-Epe road
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun said on Wednesday that his administration would not embark on frivolous spending. He said it will rather allocate resources to…
Buhari eulogises Domkat Bali at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari has attributed the institutionalisation of Nigeria’s security structures to the immense contribution of people like former Defense Minister, General Domkat Bali…
TCN cannot wheel 7,000mw – DisCos tell Minister
The Association of Nigeria Electricity Distributors (ANED) yesterday told the Minister of Power, Mamman Sale that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) can only wheel 4,303mw and not 7,000mw.…
Tax avoidance: Tribunal orders ECO Bank to pay N1.6 billion to FIRS
The Tax Appeal Tribunal has declared as illegal, null and void the decision of ECO Bank Nigeria Limited to pay N5, 545,000,000 as dividends to its shareholders in 2016. That…
Angry soldier kills four of his colleagues in Borno
An aggrieved soldier has opened fire on his colleagues at army super camp 15 in Malam Fatori, Borno state, killing four of them and leaving two injured. Sagir Musa, spokesman of the army,…
Coronavirus may cause global recession – Expert
Coronavirus and heightening geopolitical and trade tensions can be expected to drive the world to the brink of a global recession this year. Investors must take action sooner rather than later to build and safeguard their wealth.…
Daily alcohol consumption can increase your chances of living until 90 – Study claims
Drink a specified amount of alcohol every day can heighten one’s chances of living until 90, a new study has claimed. Before now, there have been widely varying research-backed claims about alcohol consumption, including its role…
How Bauchi officials lied to pave way for N3.6 billion illegal contract for governor’s firm
In what appears to be official connivance, has obtained details of how top civil servants in Bauchi State lied about budgetary provisions to provide an excuse for Governor Bala Mohammed to…
Arsenal willing to ‘listen to offers’ for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as contract ticks down
Arsenal are reportedly willing to ‘listen to offers’ for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as talks continue to stall on a new deal for the forward. The Gabon international will have just a year remaining on his current contract at the end…
EFCC docks Mama Boko Haram over ‘N42 million fraud’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Aisha Alkali Wakil (Mama Boko Haram) alongside Tahiru Alhaji Saidu Daura, Prince Lawal Shoyade and Mallam Adamu Sani before Justice Jude Dagat of the Federal High…
CAS confirm Manchester City appeal against UEFA’s Champions League ban
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed that they have registered an appeal from Manchester City as the reigning Premier League champions fight to overturn a two-season Champions League ban. UEFA found the club…
Maria Sharapova says ‘Goodbye tennis’
Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova, one of the world’s most recognisable sportswomen, on Wednesday announced her retirement from tennis, after 28 years of being involved with the…
Aggrieved customer ‘kills Abuja DisCo official’
An aggrieved customer stabbed an official of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) to death on Tuesday. The unidentified customer also injured another official of the DisCo. He was said to have stabbed two officials,…
We are still probing donations to Jonathan’s campaign – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is still investigating the funding for the 2015 presidential campaign of former President Goodluck Jonathan. According to PUNCH, Shehu Shuaibu, an EFCC investigator, said…
Mahathir apologises to Malaysians, explains resignation
Dr Mahathir Mohamad, now Malaysia’s interim prime minister has explained why he resigned as the prime minister, in the first place, while also apologising to compatriots for the suddenness…
4 telecom firms bid for France’s 5G Spectrum
French telecoms companies Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile, Orange and SFR are bidding for France’s new 5G telecoms spectrum, the regulator, Arcep, said on Wednesday. “All four candidates have…
Cubana Chief Priest blasts his family members
Popular club owner and show promoter, Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest has cried out over an alleged nonchalant attitude of his family members in towing the…
George Clooney bids to buy Spanish club Malaga
Hollywood actor and movie director, George Clooney is reportedly part of a group of US investors’ planning a sensational bid to buy Spanish football club, Malaga, with hope to turn…