N25.7tr debt not worrisome, says minister
THERE is nothing worrisome about Nigeria’s debt portfolio, Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, said on…
Russia to complete Ajaokuta Steel, others
NIGERIA has struck a major deal with Russia on the completion of the abandoned Ajaokuta Steel Rolling Mill. It is part of the agreements reached during a meeting…
Teenage ‘baby factory’ found in Ogun
BROTHEL where underage girls are camped and sexually exploited has been uncovered by detectives attached to the Federal Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department…
Lagos deep sea port ready in 30 months
GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the signing of agreements that will deliver the first deep sea port in Lekki in 30 months as another milestone for the state…
Two Beninese arraigned for N36m ‘theft’
TWO Beninese were on Wednesday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing jewelry and property worth N38 million belonging to one Mrs Obianuju…
Nostalgic Nwankwo Kanu hails Arsene Wenger at 70
Former Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger has been described as a father figure and a leader who has touched the lives of many positively. Former…
Sex-for-marks culprits will be punished, says Buhari
From President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday came a stern warning to those who trade in sex for marks. He said anyone caught henceforth for committing…
Fintiri names Atiku’s son, PDP scribe among 23 commissioner nominees
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has received a list of 23 Commissioner Nominees from Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The list includes Adamu Atiku, son of the…
Cyber fraud: EFCC tenders Naira Marley’s laptop, iPhone in court
The trial of musician Naira Marley for credit card fraud opened on Wednesday before the Federal High Court in Lagos, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission tendering as exhibits an Apple laptop and an iPhone…
Senate President opens public hearing on 2020 budget
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday declared open a two-day public hearing on the 2020 budget which was presented to the National Assembly early this…
Nnaji Charity Mocks Mompha Over EFCC Arrest After He Blasted Her For Begging Him For Money
Actress Nnaji Charity mocks Mompha over #EFCC arrest after he shamed her for begging him for money. The Actress Took to her Instagram handle with the write-up; Quote Hmmm…
Tammy Abraham set to sign new Chelsea deal worth £100k a week
Tammy Abraham will reportedly sign a new contract with Chelsea that would see him earn £100,000 a week. The Nigerian born England international has emerged as an…
How Europe underdeveloped Africa
A 91-year-old Nigerian corporate titan, who will not like to be identified, called in after reading the text of this column last week. He expressed his opinion on how Nigeria’s subnational governments — state…
Anonymous Trump official who wrote New York Times op-ed has a book coming out
The anonymous senior Trump administration official whose 2018 New York Times op-ed was called treasonous by President Donald Trump has written a new book about Trump titled "A Warning" that will be published next…
“I Will Give N500K To Anyone Who Reveal User Who Accuse Me Of Owning My Staff” –…
Toke Makinwa has vowed to give N500, 000 to anyone who can help unravel the owner of a Twitter account who accused her of owing her staff up to 6 months salary. So here is what happened. Two days ago, a Nigerian couple, Mayowa and…
Jaruma Blocks Mompha and Unfollows Him After His Arrest Despite Collecting N3M From Him
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Lagos office, arrested the social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, for an alleged involvement in internet-related fraud and money laundering. “At the point of…
Russia writes off African debt worth over $20 BILLION – Putin
Moscow has written off more than $20 billion in debt accumulated by African countries during the Soviet era, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday. “It was not only an act of generosity, but also…
Makers of Alomo Bitters Lament Over Loss of $2m to Border Closure
The recent directive by the Nigerian authorities prohibiting the importation and exportation of goods through the nation’s land borders has continued to take its toll on some…
BREAKING: Heated arguments as court suspends recruitment of 10, 000 constables
Justice Inyang Ekwo of Court 5 of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday suspended the planned recruitment of 10,000 constables into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) The…
PHOTOS: Buhari meets Putin, others at Russia-Africa Summit
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met with the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin at the opening of the Russia-Africa Summit. Photos from the event were shared by Bashir Ahmad,…
Samsung updates software to fix fingerprint recognition problem
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has updated software to fix problems with fingerprint recognition features on its flagship Galaxy S10 and Note 10 smartphones, it said on Wednesday.…
Court fixes Nov. 5 for N200m suit against Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy’s record label
A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed Nov. 5 for hearing in a suit filed by a Nigerian Musician, Olumuyiwa Danladi a.k.a Danny Young, against fellow Music star, Tiwatope…
39 found dead inside truck in UK
Police in the UK have launched a murder investigation in southeast England after 39 people were found dead in a truck container at an Essex industrial park. One of the victims…
Abortion, same-sex marriage now legal in Northern Ireland
Same-sex marriage and abortion became legal in Northern Ireland at the stroke of midnight Tuesday. Abortions and same-sex marriages are now — for the first time — legal in…