Why are staff of CBN, NDIC, FIRS not on IPPIS? – ASUU queries FG
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has posed some tough questions to the Federal Government, asking why some federal agencies…
The ‘N98m’ Ferrari doesn’t belong to me… I don’t know how to drive – Chukwueze
Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze, Super Eagles winger, has come out to deny ownership of a Ferrari car he was recently spotted posing with some months…
The ‘anti-social’ media menace
To be very, very, very clear, I will say this upfront: I am 100 percent against the move by the national assembly to regulate social…
I Am A Frustrated Nigerian — 2019 Presidential Aspirant, Donald Duke
In an interview with punch, the 2019 presidential aspirant, Donald Duke explained that he ran for president not because he needed the prefix “president”…
Why we can’t initiate death penalty bill for treasury looters – Senate
The Senate has explained why it is impossible to initiate a bill that prescribes death penalty for looters. This is coming after some Nigerians and…
London knife attacker was one of us – Islamic State
The Islamic State on Saturday claimed responsibility for the stabbing attack in central London that left two people dead before the attacker was shot and killed by armed…
Sex trafficking: 23 Nigerians, one Frenchman jailed in France
A French court has sentenced 23 Nigerians and one Frenchman, all members of a Lyon-based sex trafficking ring to prison terms of up to seven years for forcing Nigerian women…
I’m Being Held for Political Reasons – Adoke Alleges
A former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Mohammed Adoke (SAN), has asked the International Criminal Police Organisation (ICPO), commonly referred to as Interpol, to let him…
“I Didn’t Envisage Burna Boy Would Be This Big” – Grandfather, Benson Idonije Says
Burna Boy's grandfather, Benson Idonije has said he never believed his grandson would go this far in entertainment. He made the statement while speaking in a new interview where he expressed how delighted he is with the Nigerian singer.…
Despite Decline in Two Quarters, Capital Importation Surges 61% in 3 Years
Notwithstanding the recent decline, the National Bureau of Statistics says capital importation into Nigeria has significantly risen in the last three years with nine months accrued value in 2019 surpassing…
2023: Early moves to checkmate Atiku
‘Dare Odufowokan, Assistant Editor, reports on moves by some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains to form a coalition that will work both for the emergence of a…
Griezmann Takes Centre Stage as Barcelona Visit Atletico Madrid
Barcelona visit Atletico Madrid today knowing only victory will return them to the top of the table above Real Madrid.Despite sitting top of LaLiga on goal difference ahead of Real Madrid before going into the…
Bayelsa poll: PDP boils over moves against Jonathan
Weeks after the Bayelsa State governorship election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is still unsettled over former President Goodluck Jonathan’s role in it. The All…
Busted! Students, Teachers Of Yahoo Yahoo Academy Arrested in Akwa Ibom By EFCC (Photos)
Operatives of the EFCC, Uyo Zonal Office in a joint operation with some of the Commission’s operatives from Abuja, in the early hours of Thursday, November 28th, stormed a building described as ‘YAHOO ACADEMY’, allegedly used solely for the…
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGE: LASTMA officer stoned to death in Lagos
An officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, Ola Oyeshina has been stoned to death at Iganmu-Sifax axis of Apapa, Lagos while trying to…
Onyema’s passport seized over $44.9m wire deals
We’re making progress in our investigation, says EFCC Air peace boss insists he’s innocent The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has…
Lagos-Ibadan: Govt reopens Kara Bridge today
The Kara Bridge of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which was partially closed on September 2, will be reopened today, Federal Controller of Works Adedamola Kuti said on…
Lawyer tells AMCON to declare VIP debtors bankrupt
A legal consultant and Senior Partner, Olaniwun Ajayi-LP, Mr. Muyiwa Balogun, has challenged the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) and Judges of the Federal High…
Kogi West rerun: Adeyemi ousts Melaye from senate
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the Kogi West senatorial district election, Smart Adeyemi, has defeated Dino Melaye of the Peoples Democratic Party. The…
Fraud allegations: Group urges FG to protect Onyema
A rights group, the Pan African Movement for Peace, Human Rights and Social Justice (PAMPHRSJ), has urged the federal government to “protect” the embattled Chief Executive…
IPPIS is a scam, says ASUU
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has described the Integrated Payroll Personnel Information System (IPPIS) of the Federal Government as a scam, insisting that its members will…
Nigeria’s financial system getting stronger, says Emefiele
THE Nigerian financial system is getting stronger and more resilient with capital buffers and liquidity in the sector improving, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor,…
APC crisis: South-South caucus vows to resist plots to remove Oshiomhole
The South-South caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned that it would resist any attempt by forces within the party that are working to remove the Comrade…
Kogi West supplementary: APC in early lead, as collation moves to LG centres
With the close of the Kogi West supplementary poll, sorting and counting of votes at the polling units, results have been moved to the Local Government collation…