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…
World’s first male contraceptive injection could be available in six months
The world’s first ever male birth control injection that is administered into genitals has successfully passed its clinical trial and could be available for consumer…
Sex Tape Scandal: 5 Things Learned From Babcock University’s Official Statement
Two days ago, a girl identified as a Babcock University student and an unidentified male were seen in what appeared to be a leaked sex tape.The video went viral almost immediately with many displeased at the act. As…
Seven men of Nigerian origin arrested for romance scam in US
Seven men of Nigerian origin have been named and charged with conspiring to launder illegal proceeds from romance scam operations targeting multiple victims.Although ten people were charged for the scam, only seven…
It is now difficult to loot public funds — Sagay
The chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Professor Itse Sagay, on Wednesday said it is now difficult to steal public funds, due to the efficacy of the…
FG, states, LGs share N702.058 for October 2019
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N702.058 billion to the three tiers of government for the month of October 2019.This was announced at the FAAC meeting on Wednesday,…
Woman nabbed trying to smuggle phone to condemned inmate in Kano prison
A 40 years old woman named Maryam Iliyasu was on Wednesday apprehended by men of the Nigerian Correctional Service Officers at the Medium Custodial Centre, Kano attempting to smuggle a mobile phone into the…
Fraudstar Who Stole $1M While Arrested, H-Money Was Not In Prison, Stays At a 5 Star Hotel
The Nigerian Correctional Service has commenced a probe into the alleged $1 million scam perpetrated by one Olusegun Aroke, aka Hope Aroke, who is serving a 24-year…
Donald Trump ordered Ukraine quid pro quo through Rudy Giuliani – Gordon Sondland
In stunning testimony today, United States (U.S.) Ambassador Gordon Sondland told House impeachment investigators that President Donald Trump directed Rudy Giuliani…
PHOTOS: Ongoing construction of 2nd Niger bridge
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has released a progress report of the ongoing construction of the 2nd Niger Bridge. In June, the company had launched a website to “allow Nigerians…
‘The boy was expelled in February’ — Babcock reacts to leaked sex tape
The management of Babcock University has come out to speak on the leaked video where two of its former students were seen having sex. The ex-students of the…
PHOTOS: The mansion, exotic cars seized from FBI-wanted Nigerian now jailed for fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sealed off the Kaduna residence of one Emmanuel Oluwatosin, declared wanted by the FBI. Two Mercedes-Benz…