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PHOTOS: Thousands throng Sokoto stadium for Buhari’s campaign rally
A mammoth crowd of thronged the Sokoto stadium on Wednesday as President Muhammadu Buhari held his reelection campaign rally in the state. Buhari, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), pledged to!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Dangote refinery to generate $11 billion per annum
Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group, has disclosed that Dangote Petroleum Refinery will create $11 billion per annum market for Nigerian crude. The Africa’s richest man said the Nigerian crude was specifically designed!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Nude photos caused Maryam Sanda’s fight with slain husband — Witness
A prosecution witness yesterday said Maryam Sanda, accused of killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, told the police that the fight between her and the deceased that allegedly led to his death was caused by a nude picture of a lady!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Is It Time to Regulate Social Media Influencers?
Influencer marketing is $10 billion industry without many rules. Photo: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images In August, the YouTube beauty vlogger Marlena Stell uploaded a nine-minute video titled “My truth regarding the beauty community” to!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Atiku didn’t travel to US as my aide – Saraki
Senate President Bukola Saraki says the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, did not travel to the United States as an aide to the Senate President. The All Progressives Congress had said!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Why all governors — even those in PDP — will work for Buhari’s reelection – Yari
Abdul’aziz Yari, governor of Zamfara, says the 36 state governors will work towards the successful reelection of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Zamfara governor is the chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). He made!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
I will never compromise in safeguarding people’s trust, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged not to compromise in providing good leadership that would guarantee a better life for all Nigerians. Buhari made the pledge when he led All Progressives Congress presidential campaign team!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Whatsapp reportedly crashes worldwide except in Nigeria
WhatsApp users in the country on Wednesday rejoiced that the messaging app did not crash on Tuesday contrary to what was experienced in some parts of the world. It would be recalled that several users worldwide, both on Android!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
UK watchdog says celebrities must disclose when they get paid for social media posts
Ellie Goulding, Rita Ora and other celebrities have agreed to spell out in social media posts if they are being paid to promote a brand, Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority said on Wednesday. The agency said it has!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Alex Badeh Buried In Abuja
Alex Badeh, Nigeria's former Chief of Defence Staff, has been buried in Abuja. Badeh died from gunshot injuries sustained when his vehicle was attacked on his way from his farm along Abuja-Keffi Road on December 18, 2018. A!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
More cash found in CJN Onnoghen’s accounts
Detectives may have found more “suspicious” funds in Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen’s accounts, The Nation has learnt. There are also “suspicious” transactions, including an $800,000 Standard Chartered Bank!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
AMCON seeks buyers for Polaris Bank
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) is seeking new investors to take over nationalised lender, Polaris Bank after elections next month. It is also taking stock of the bank’s assets ahead of the sale, its!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
We’ve Not Endorsed Any Presidential Candidate – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday denied endorsing any presidential candidate. It also advised Christians to avoid violence before, during and after the forthcoming 2019 general elections. The body further!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
$200m Scandal: Reps declines to reinstate contract of Atiku’s Intels
The House of Representatives on Tuesday rejected the recommendation of its committee that the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) reinstates its contract with Intels, a logistics maritime operator. The House said the company which!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Man Caught On CCTV Stealing Macbook From A Hotel In Ikeja, Lagos (Photos)
Efforts are in top gear to apprehend a man who was caught on camera stealing the Macbook of a guest at Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos. The suspected thief monitored his victim as followed him to the rest room, only to come out!-->!-->!-->…
Manchester City have missed ‘unstoppable’ Benjamin Mendy – Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has admitted “unstoppable” left-back Benjamin Mendy has been missed by Manchester City, despite results suggesting otherwise. Due to multiple knee injuries, Mendy has been limited to just 18 appearances for the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Only Blackface can explain the problem he has with me – 2face Idibia
2face Idibia has once again reacted to recent outburst by his former band member, Blackface as their long standing beef continues to gain momentum. Blackface who claims to have built the name Plantashun Boiz is!-->!-->!-->…
Nigerian Army kills 58 bandits, frees 75 kidnapped victims in Zamfara
Troops of Operation Saharan Daji deployed to Zamfara state to clear armed bandits terrorising innocent citizens have killed no fewer than 58 armed bandits at Dumburum and Gando forests of the state. This was disclosed by the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
South Sudan bans skin lightening products
South Sudan’s Drugs and Food Control Authority has banned importation and sale of all skin lightening products. Mawien Atem Mawien, secretary general of DFCA, said the ban seeks to protect the people of South Sudan from being!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Lagos has not experienced real governance after Lateef Jakande – Jimi Agbaje
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Mr Jimi Agbaje, on Tuesday said the state had not witnessed real governance in the last 20 years. Agbaje made this claim in Ikorodu during a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Obasanjo a nuisance, abusing freedom of speech – Momoh
Prince Tony Momoh, a former Minister of Information, came down hard on Obasanjo, describing him as a loser and national nuisance who is abusing freedom of expression. Momoh, one of the national leaders of the ruling All!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Serena Williams crashes out of Australian Open 2019
Serena Williams has crashed out of Australian Open 2019 after a surprise loss to Karolina Pliskova in a three set thriller. The American tennis star will have to wait for a record-tying 24th grand slam title after she failed to!-->!-->!-->…
Obasanjo To Embark On Foreign Tour For Atiku
Ahead of the February 16 presidential election, former President Olusegun Obasanjo will in the coming days embark on foreign trips where he will market Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Chris Brown to sue rape accuser for defamation
Chris Brown has vowed to sue his rape accuser for defamation, after he was arrested in Paris over the claims. The singer claims he was set up by the 24-year-old model, who claimed Chris took her to his hotel in Paris and violently raped!-->!-->!-->…