Islamic State confirms al-Baghdadi’s death, names new leader
The Islamic State has confirmed the death of its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. It also confirmed that Abu Hassan al-Muhajir, its former spokesman, died in a separate operation.…
We’ll Not Privatise Ajaokuta Steel – FG
Amid renewed efforts to revitalise the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL) and the National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO), Itakpe, the federal government has ruled out the privatisation of the two firms,…
US reps okay Trump’s impeachment inquiry
The United States house of representatives has approved the rules governing the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. The resolution, which was reached during…
With 2019 Presidential Election Settled, Race for 2023 Begins
•Tinubu, Osinbajo, Fayemi, Bakare, Tambuwal, el-Rufai, Jega, Obi in the contest •Start consultationsWith the Supreme Court’s dismissal of the appeal filed by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the…
IPPIS: ASUU suspends proposed strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its proposed strike over Federal Government’s directive to enroll its members into the Integrated Payroll Personnel…
Senate summons minister over N15bn in private firm accounts
The Senate Committee on Trade and Investment yesterday invited the Minister of Trade and Investment, Niyi Adebayo and the Acting Managing Director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority, Terhembe…
Ikoyi prison: Culprits won’t go scot-free – FG
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has commended the media for exposing alleged wrongdoings in the Ikoyi Custodial Centre, Lagos.He spoke in Abuja yesterday while launching a book on deradicalisation of…
AMCON’s debt to be N6.6tr by 2024
A LEGAL consultant and Senior Partner, Olaniwun Ajayi -LP, Muyiwa Balogun has said the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) debt could rise to N6.6 trillion by 2024…
CBN spends N113.56b to print naira in two years
THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) spent N113.56 billion to print naira in two years, a report has said. The report from the Currency Operations Department of the…
Why operation show your ID must go on, by Military
AS Operation Positive Identification begins nationwide today, the Army on Thursday allayed fears of right abuses. The operation involves soldiers requesting people…
Ex-minister Diezani’s N14.4b jewellery for sale
INTERNATIONAL auctioneers are to sell the $40 million (about N14.4 billion) jewellery recovered from former Petroleum Resources Minister Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, the…
Boeing under heat over huge salary, deliberate concealment
It was a time of reckoning for Boeing management team led by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dennis Muilenburg, on Tuesday and Wednesday as the United States (U.S.) lawmakers grilled…
Sanwo-Olu names GM for Lotteries Board
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Are Bashir Abiola as the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of Lagos State Lotteries Board (LSLB). Are is a private and…
England parades ‘killer squad’ against South Africa in Rugby World Cup final
England head coach Eddie Jones says his team is ready to produce their finest hour after naming an unchanged team for tomorrow’s World Cup final against South Africa. Captain Owen Farrell, leading try-scorer Jonny…
Air Force begins production of hydraulic accumulator aircraft
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sadiq Abubakar, has said that the Nigeria Air Force had started manufacturing Hydraulic Accumulator Diaphragm L- 39ZA aircraft in Nigeria.He made the disclosure in Kano while…
Seyi Makinde orders Ibadan Circular road project stoppage
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State yesterday ordered the immediate stoppage of work on the Ibadan Circular Road project site located around Lagos-Ibadan Bye-Pass, Ibadan. Makinde gave the directive during an…
Government stops salaries of ASUU, others over IPPIS
The Federal Government yesterday made good its threat to stop the salaries of all its workers, especially members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), who are not featured on the Integrated Payroll…
‘He operates 51 Nigerian bank accounts’ — Magu says Mompha’s arrest an achievement
Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says the arrest of Ismaila Mustapha better known as Mompha and Hamza Koudeih, his associate, is a…
WhatsApp sues Israeli firm for hacking journalists, others phone
The end-to-end encrypted messaging platform, Whatsapp has filed a lawsuit against an Israeli technology firm, NSO Group with claims it sent malicious software to its users.…
Tiger who cracked her own tooth is fitted with a gold tooth implant (Photos)
A rescue tiger living at a shelter in Germany has been fitted with a golden fang after breaking hers while chewing on toys. Cara, a five-year-old, 125lb Bengal tiger, was…
Warri Port comes alive as NPA generates $45.2 million
Fresh hope of increased activities has risen for the troubled Delta Port situated in Delta State as the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) recorded over $45.2 million income from…
I’m ready to face trial if… – Nnamdi Kanu tells court
Nnamdi Kanu, Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Thursday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, that he was ready to face trial if his safety would…
Halloween! Toke Makinwa stuns in ‘maleficent-inspired’ costume
Toke Makinwa, Nigerian radio personality, television host, vlogger, lifestyle entrepreneur and author celebrate 2019 Halloween with a “maleficent-inspired” outfit. The popular vixen shared pictures of her costume on her social media page…
Buhari mourns Mobolaji Johnson
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with government and people of Lagos State over the death of retired Brig.-Gen. Mobolaji Johnson, who was the first Military Governor of…