President Buhari hails Afe Babalola at 90
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with legal luminary, educationist and philanthropist, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN), who turned 90 on Wednesday. The…
28 million bank customers have no credit history – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that 28 million bank customers have never received loans from their banks. Deputy Governor, Financial System Stability…
Lawyer asks court to stop military operation in Lagos
A Lagos-based lawyer, Malcolm Omirhobo, on Wednesday prayed a Lagos Division of the Federal High Court to halt operation ”Crocodile Smile 4” of the Nigerian military in the…
Five things to know about 2020 Democratic race
While US President Donald Trump plots a long one-year re-election campaign — and a bitter fight against impeachment — his Democratic rivals are still months from determining…
N287 billion inadequate to complete Nigeria’s 540 roads – Tunde Fashola
Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has told the National Assembly that the over N287 billion total allocation for his Ministry is inadequate to…
Police arrest 100 in protest against xenophobia
The South African police on Wednesday arrested 100 people as part of an operation to disperse a group of refugees and asylum seekers, who had staged a prolonged…
Andy Ruiz wary of ‘hungrier’ Anthony Joshua
Andy Ruiz Jr. has laughed off suggestions about his lack of commitment ahead of his upcoming clash against Anthony Joshua on December 7th. ‘The Destroyer’ produced…
Dangote workers protest over non-payment of gratuities since 2012
Trade unions in Dangote Flour Mill on Wednesday staged a protest over non-payment of workers’ gratuities since 2012. Gbenga Ekundayo, the Chairman, Lagos…
There’d have been nationwide jubilation if supreme court sacked Buhari – Galadima
Buba Galadima, a former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, says there would have been jubilation across the country if the supreme court upturned Buhari’s victory in the…
Join APC to move this nation forward – Tinubu tells Atiku
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Lagos state governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, has invited Atiku Abubakar to join the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
President Buhari thanks Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the ruling of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, dismissing the case brought before them by former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar and his…
Sanwo-Olu mourns death of Mobolaji Johnson
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed sadness over the death of the first Military Governor of the State, Brigadier Mobolaji Johnson (retd) on Wednesday at…
Liverpool ready to forfeit Carabao Cup quarter-final – Klopp
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has warned the Reds could forfeit their Carabao Cup quarter-final. The Merseysiders sensationally booked their place in the last eight…
Reagan presidential library threatened by Los Angeles fire
Firefighters in California struggled to contain a new fast-moving blaze on Wednesday that threatened thousands of homes and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. In much of Los…
Atiku’s sour grapes after Supreme Court loss
Nigeria’s former Vice President and presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is unwilling to accept his fate and defeat in the 23…
You have lost political grip on Edo – Obaseki tells Oshiomhole
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said that his predecessor and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has lost political grip on the…
“Mompha Is In EFCC Custody But He’s Lodging In A Private Hotel” – Kemi Olunloyo Claims
Controversial Investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has claimed that embattled Instagram celebrity, Mompha who is in EFCC custody is lodging in a private hotel and reporting to office every morning. Kemi Olunloyo called on the…
Ex-corper poses as FCT minister, defrauds victims of N52m
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old former serving member of the National Youth Service Corps, Mohammed Bello Kolo, who allegedly posed as the Minister of the FCT, Muhammed…
SERAP writes Donald Trump, seeks travel ban for governors jailing journalists, others
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to the US President Donald Trump asking him to exercise his constitutional powers “pursuant to…
‘Money laundering’: Your comments about me unfair – Maina tells judge
There was mild drama on Wednesay as Abdulrasheed Maina, Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, took exception to Justice Okon Abang’s remark on…
It’s time to deliver on promises – Nigerians tell Buhari
Nigerians were unanimous in urging Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to accept the Supreme Court verdict in good fate. They congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on the…
No media war with Sagay – Oshiomhole
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Adams Oshiomhole has promised not to exchange altercations with the Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against…
Abdulrasheed Maina paid N3 billion, opened 12 accounts in my bank – Witness
The prosecution in the trial of former Chairman, Police Pension Task Force (PPTF), Abdulrasheed Maina, opened it case on Wednesday by calling its first witness.…
Former Lagos governor Mobolaji Johnson passes on
The first military governor of Lagos State, Brig-Gen. Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson, is dead. His son, Deji, confirmed that the retired soldier passed on few hours…