BREAKING: Supreme Court strikes out Atiku, PDP’s appeal
The Supreme Court has struck out an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the last presidential election. The appeal marked SC/738/2019 was filed…
Wizkid becomes first African to hit eight million monthly listeners on Spotify
Afropop star Ayodeji Balogun aka Wizkid has become the first African artist to hit eight million monthly streams on Spotify. Spotify is an online, music streaming platform that pays…
BREAKING: EFCC raids Ambode’s residence
Agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are raiding the residence of Akinwumi Ambode, former governor of Lagos state, in Epe area of the state. Tony Orilade, EFCC…
We must bring those who attacked Senator Ekweremadu to justice – Nigerian embassy
Nigerian embassy in Germany has on Monday vowed to identify and bring to justice those who attacked the former deputy senate president, Dr. Ike Ekweremadu, on Saturday. In a…
Central bank orders microfinance banks to disburse higher, lower banknotes together
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has mandated the microfinance banks (MFBs) to mix the lower and higher Naira notes while disbursing it to customers. This is contained in…
Alexis Sanchez is a disaster for Manchester United – Gary Neville
Alexis Sanchez has “been a disaster” for Manchester United, admits Gary Neville, with the Red Devils legend looking for the Chile international to be moved on before transfer windows…
Group places designer of Nigeria’s flag on N500,000 monthly stipend
A business conglomerate, Nzenweofor Group has offered a lifetime monthly grant of N500,000:00 (Five hundred thousand naira) as incentive to the designer of Nigeria’s flag, Pa Michael…
US 2020: Donald Trump’s brand of white identity politics may be less effective – Poll
United States President Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric and focus on the grievances of white voters helped him win the 2016 election. But a Reuters analysis of public opinion…
UI okays armed police patrol on campus
The University Security Committee of the University of Ibadan, on Monday, recommended armed police patrol on campus to stem the tide of rising insecurity and armed robberies in the…
Corruption: World Bank blacklists six Chinese firms in Nigeria
The World Bank has blacklisted six Chinese companies currently operating in Nigeria over alleged fraud and corruption.The companies, according to an announcement published on the World Bank’s website, are CCECC…
South-West tops domestic debtors’ list with N1.04tn
The South-West has more domestic debt than other regions of the country. Statistics obtained from the Debt Management Office on Monday showed that the geopolitical zone was exposed to…
Woman arraigned for N22.9b allegedly received from ex-NSA Dasuki
A woman said to be based in the United States of America (U.S.A), Mrs. Isabella Oshodin, was arraigned on Monday at a Federal High Court in Abuja on a 25-count charge bordering on money…
FCMB Repositions Mobile App to Enhance Customer Experience
First City Monument Bank’s (FCMB) has said its new mobile banking app has been upgraded with additional cutting-edge capabilities to enhance customer experience.The new app delivers easier, faster and more convenient…
PDP rakes in N793m, screens 33 aspirants for Bayelsa, Kogi gov’ship
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begun screening of its governorship aspirants for Kogi and Bayelsa states ahead of the Nov.16 elections.The party had raked in N693m from sales of nomination form to the…
Why Oyo-Ita opted for early retirement
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, has opted for early retirement due to pressure from family members, Daily Trust reliably gathered yesterday.Oyo-Ita was recently…
Buhari knows those causing unrest in Nigeria, says Falana
Activist lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) yesterday said President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration knows those causing unrest in the country and should go after them. Falana spoke at the…
Why Lagos Assembly dropped three commissioner-nominees
The three commissioner-nominees, who were not confirmed on Monday by the Lagos State House of Assembly, were victims of high-wire politics, it was learnt. Three nominees…
End Time! Popular Pastor, Zabulon Buthelezi Impregnates Church Leader’s Wife
Popular South African televangelist, Pastor Zabulon Buthelezi has been accused of impregnating the wife of a community leader and member of the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) in Boksburg.…
N50m winner thanks sports betting firm, Betway for ‘dream come true’
Emeka Cephas, who just won N50 million from sports betting firm, Betway, has thanked the outfit for making his dream come true.Cephas, a Manchester United fan, collected his N50 million prize from…
Most Beautiful Girl in the World Thylane Blondeau Flaunts Bikini Body on The Beach With BF (Photos)
She shot to international prominence after being dubbed the 'most beautiful girl in the world', in the midst of her building on her successful career as a child model. And Thylane Blondeau, 18, was spotted enjoying some downtime last…
NFF receives documents on FIFA Ethics Committee’s decision on Siasia
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) yesterday disclosed that it has received documents on the FIFA investigation and subsequent life ban of former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia.…
Three undergraduates nabbed for allegedly gang-raping female student in Ondo State
Three students of the Ondo State College of Health Technology, Akure are currently in police net for allegedly gang-raping a female student of the institution. It was gathered that the victim (name withheld), a student…
Irish firm ready to seize Nigeria’s N2.9tr assets
• 20 per cent of nation’s reserves threatened• Govt moves to appeal British court decision An Irish company yesterday vowed its readiness to begin the process of seizing $9.6 billion (N2.946 trillion) of Nigeria’s…
Oyo State Gov. Seyi Makinde Nominates 27 Year Old Seun Fakorede As Commissioner
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has nominated a 27-year-old alumnus of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Seun Fakorede, as a commissioner in the State. The 2016 Civil Engineering graduate…