Gunmen release OAU professor
A SENIOR lecturer at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Prof. Olayinka Adegbehingbe, who was abducted on Sunday night has been released. The professor and…
Nigerian Senators still live in the Stone Age – Ben Bruce
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has accused his colleagues in the Senate of rejecting technological advancements, which he considers as a confirmation they are still living in the Stone Age. The senator representing Bayelsa east, said Nigeria…
Despite insecurity, Borno ahead of Kebbi, Ebonyi, Ekiti in IGR
In spite of the series of attacks by Boko Haram insurgents, Borno State was able to generate more Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) than six other states in 2018.This was revealed in a report on Internally Generated Revenue…
Why Peter (of P-Square) chose wife over his brothers
When Nigerians remember P-Square, many feel bad because they never knew that this most entertaining duo would ever separate and dissolve their beloved and lovable band. Their being inseparable forever…
PDP alleges plot to poison Adeleke in Police detention
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Monday said it has uncovered plot by the Nigerian Police to poison its 2018 governorship candidate in Osun state, Senator Ademola Adeleke, who was same day arrested by the Police in…
Your suggestion that TraderMoni amount to vote-buying baseless, cheap lies – BMO tells Atiku
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) says contrary to speculations, the TraderMoni sheme enjoys constitutional backing as one of the programmes of the Federal Government aimed at intervening in the lives of indigent Nigerian…
‘I’ve been very lucky’ – Casillas admits football future is uncertain as he…
Spanish goalkeeping great Iker Casillas left the hospital in Portugal on Monday and said that his football future is uncertain, five days after suffering a heart attack during training with his club. The…
MTN set for NSE listing
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has confirmed MTN Nigeria’s application for listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). SEC’s Head, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Efe Ebelo, who confirmed…
Popular yahoo boy in Calabar, Onoriode arrested by EFCC
A popular yahoo boy in Calabar, Akpojivi Onoriode has been arrested by operatives of the Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. He was arrested alongside 3 other internet fraudsters during separate…
Detained Adeleke to be arraigned in Abuja today
THE Osun State candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in last year’s governorship election, Senator Ademola Adeleke, will be arraigned today in Abuja, the police said last night. According to…
Femi Otedola remembers late father who loaned him money for business
Billionaire Femi Otedola has marked the fifth year since he lost his dad who loaned him the miney which he invested with to become the man he is today. According to the 56-year old billionaire, his dad Sir Michael Otedola…
Top Ten Highest-Paid Footballers In Europe And Their Worth (Photos)
There are some staggering sums of money being paid out to footballers. And the figures are only getting bigger. With teams being forced to offer contracts promising eye-watering sums of money in order to keep hold of their best players,…
Federal Government eyes 45million tax net
Nigeria’s taxpayer roll will soon hit 45 million, the Executive Secretary, Joint Tax Board (JTB), Sir Oseni Elamah, has said. He stated this yesterdaty while presenting a report on the new Taxpayer…
How Do I Focus, He’s So Tempting-Juliet Ibrahim Admits She’s Having A Crush On Her…
It’s Actress Juliet Ibrahim who says only matured men are good for single mothers o, now she is the one saying she hardly concentrates when her 26-year old Lebanese trainer, Ahmad Taher takes her on. Sharing a photo of Ahmad on social…
Telecom chiefs on trial over suicides
The ex-boss of France Telecom and six other former executives have gone on trial in Paris, accused of moral harassment linked to a spate of suicides among employees. Didier Lombard and his fellow…
How I was tempted to compromise Kwara elections, by REC
RESIDENT Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kwara State Mallam Garba Attahiru Madami has alleged that some politicians brought millions of naira to lure him…
Power: Concerns over govt’s move to end ‘crazy’ billing
On May 1, the Meter Asset Providers (MAPs), a scheme by the Federal Government to end crazy billing, began operation. Assistant Editor EMEKA UGWUANYI x-rays the initiative. The Meter Asset…
Clash of Interests: Titanic battle as potential ministerial nominees emerge
AHEAD of the May 29 inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari for second term, some members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have begun jostling for ministerial and other appointments.President Buhari is billed to…
CBN to blacklist banks, companies, individuals involved in textile smuggling
To revive Nigeria’s moribund cotton, textiles and garments sector, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday commenced the distribution of cotton seeds and other inputs to farmers in Katsina State.To encourage…
Ogun governor-elect to review Amosun’s last-minute contracts, appointments – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday said the incoming administration of Governor-elect Dapo Abiodun will review all last-minute contracts, appointments and installation of traditional rulers by the outgoing…
BREAKING: Police ‘detain’ Senator Adeleke
The police have detained Ademola Adeleke, lawmaker representing Osun west senatorial district. The senator was candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2018 governorship election in Osun…
Ganduje moves to remove Sanusi as emir of Kano
Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, governor of Kano state, has relaunched moves to remove Muhammad Sanusi II as the emir of Kano, TheCable report. On Monday, the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption…
Electronic banking is profitable for Nigerian banks as they generate N124bn in 2018
Reports have shown that Nigerian banks generated a total revenue of about N124.5 billion from electronic transactions in FY 2018. A breakdown of the audited 2018 yearly reports from 11 banks indicates…
Despite losing billions To MMM, Nigerians embrace another Ponzi scheme, Loom
In spite of the bitter experience millions of Nigerians had with various Ponzi schemes in the past, Loom, a similar scheme is making wave among many Nigerians on social media. Checks by PREMIUM…