BREAKING: Oil production hits three-year high as GDP grows by 2.28%
Data made available by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 2.28% in the third quarter of 2019.…
Impeachment: Trump conduct worse than Nixon’s
US President Donald Trump’s conduct with Ukraine was far worse than the behaviour that led to former president Richard Nixon’s downfall, the head of the congressional…
Ize-Iyamu dumps PDP, joins APC
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a two-time governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Edo state, has defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC.…
Senate yet to receive request from Buhari for Magu’s confirmation – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Thursday said the Senate is yet to receive any formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari for confirmation of the Acting…
Russian scientists died testing world’s most advanced weapon – Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said five scientists who died in a nuclear explosion in August were working on ‘the most advanced and unmatched technical’…
Lagos govt shuts Oyingbo Market
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has put business activities on hold at the popular Oyingbo Market over sundry environmental infractions. Dr Muyiwa…
Any request from Buhari will make Nigeria a better place – Lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan says any request that comes from President Muhammadu Buhari will make the country a better place. Lawan said this on Thursday when he received…
NSIA makes N68b profit, gets $250m more cash
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) realized N68.3 billion as profit between Jan. 2018 and June 30, 2019. As a sign of confidence, National…
El-Rufai appointed head of committee to review ownership of DisCos
Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, has been appointed as the head of the ad-hoc committee that will review the ownership of the electricity…
P&ID: EFCC files amended charges against Nolan
The Economic and Financial Crimes commission on Thursday re- arraigned James Nolan, a British National before Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Maitama,…
I try to obey the constitution, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says he tries as much as he can to obey the constitution of the country. The president said this on Thursday when he received speakers…
Heavy drinking habits of Murtala Mohammed, Hassan Katsina, Aguiyi Ironsi – General Akinrinade
Former Heads of state, Generals Aguiyi Ironsi, Murtala Muhammed and Military Governor of Old Northern State, Hassan Katsina, were, despite their Spartan…
We still recognise emirs sacked by court, says Kano govt
The Kano state government says it will continue to recognise the emirs sacked by a Kano state high court on Thursday. Usman Na’Abba, a judge, had ordered the sack of Aminu Ado Bayero (Bichi emirate), Ibrahim Gaya (emir of Gaya), Tafida…
Senate Gives Go Ahead On 7.5 Per Cent VAT Increase, Six Other Taxes
The senate has approved the request by President Muhammadu Buhari to increase value added tax (VAT) from 5 percent to 7.5 percent. The senate approved the request…
Senate passes Buhari’s Finance Bill
The Senate on Thursday passed President Muhammadu Buhari’s Finance Bill, 2019, which seeks an amendment of Nigeria’s tax laws. The passage of the Bill was sequel…
Court sacks emirs installed by Ganduje
Kano state high court has sacked four emirs appointed by Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of the state. According to Daily Nigerian, Usman Na’Abba, the presiding judge, gave the…
Sex Tape: Nigerians kick against expulsion of 300-level student
Nigerians have continued to kick against the expulsion of a 300-level female student of Accounting caught in a sex act in a now-viral video. The management of Babcock…
Buhari’s order on N1 trillion projects jolts Senators, Reps
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari’s directive to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to probe the N1 trillion constituency…
Bailout: Most states now free of salary arrears, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said most states are now free of accumulated salary arrears, following the bailout the Federal Government gave them. He recalled…
Social media offenders risk 3-year jail term, N10m fine
A Bill prescribing a three-year jail term or N10million fine for social media offenders yesterday scaled second reading in the Senate. It is entitled: “A Bill for…
Border closure: Inflation will be moderate in three months – Emefiele
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has said that the rise in inflation is temporary and will go down aggressively in another three to…
Ex-AGF Adoke’s arrest in Dubai proof anti-graft war working – Itse Sagay
Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay, has confirmed the arrest of former Attorney-General of the Federation and…
Tinubu, Peter Obi fit for presidency in 2023 — Guru Maharaj Ji
The Founder of One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji, has described the APC National Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, as fit and suitable for presidency from the southern part of the country in 2023.Maharaj Ji…
13,423 Nigerian students contributed $514 million to US economy in 2018 – Report
At least 13,423 Nigerians currently studying in the U.S. contributed 514 million dollars to the U.S. economy in 2018, according to official data. The…