Consumption of locally produced food items on the rise as borders remain shut
As good as the enforcement of import substitution and backward integration policy being implemented by the Federal Government appears to be, Nigerians have said the timing is wrong because the prices of foodstuffs,…
77 Nigerians: Court forfeits Invictus Obi’s N280m for ‘$11m cyber fraud’
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday temporarily forfeited to the Federal Government the N280,555,010.65 found in bank accounts belonging to two companies owned by ‘Forbes…
Time for us to get out of this ridiculous endless wars – Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday justified his decision to withdraw his country’s troops from northern Syria, saying in his tweeter page that many of the wars were tribal.…
BBNaija: Tacha extends hand of friendship to winner, Mercy
BBNaija 2019 ‘pepper Dem Gang’ ex-housemate, Anita Natacha Akide, a.k.a, Tacha, has extended a hand of friendship to the winner of the show, Mercy Eke. Following her disqualification…
Few Nigerians holding most of the country’s wealth – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says a significant proportion of Nigeria’s prosperity is concentrated in the hands of a few people. Speaking at the opening session of…
FG is obsessed with Bobrisky – Nigerians react
Nigerians have taken to social media to express their opinions on the warning issued by the Federal Government of Nigeria to travellers and tourists against Bobrisky, mostly as…
HSBC set to axe 10,000 jobs
HSBC is planning to sack up to 10,000 staff, a report by Financial Times said Monday. The planned downsizing comes just weeks after announcing the resignation of its chief…
Nigeria’s border closure hits hard on rice-exporting countries
The closure of Nigeria’s border with Republic of Benin, aimed at curbing smuggling activities, especially of rice, has taken a toll on rice-exporting countries as price dipped…
Cashless policy: Regulators, business community set for nationwide rollout
Baring any last minute disruptions in the implementation guidelines, Nigeria’s cashless Policy piloted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) would go live nationwide…
Regina Daniel’s Mum Reveals Why She Prayed To God To Let Her Daughter Marry An Old Rich Man
While recently celebrating her Regina Daniels’ marriage to billionaire Ned Nwoko, actress Rita Daniels revealed how she prayed to God to provide rich husbands for her daughters. Quote “I pray to God to let my daughters attract old…
FG moves to seize Maina’s multi-million property in Nigeria, abroad
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed court papers to confiscate a number of properties traced to the embattled former Chairman of the Pension Reforms Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina.At the same…
Sex for grades: UNILAG, University of Ghana’s lecturers caught
A senior lecturer known as Dr Boniface Igbenehue from the faculty of arts, a former sub–dean in the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the head of a local Foursquare Gospel Church has been…
CBN says N500bn debit to banks not fine, but refundable
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that the N499.1 billion which it debited some banks for failing to meet its 60 percent minimum Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR) is not a fine but would be refunded…
Presidency: Rep seeks ban of septuagenarians
A member of the House of Representatives, Bede Eke, has proposed creation of a law that disqualifies Nigerians older than 70 from contesting in presidential election.According to Eke, who is representing Aboh…
Firm under probe over N72b expatriate permit card cash
Is Nigeria being shortchanged of accruable revenue from permit and alien cards issued to foreigners to stay in the country? The Economic and Financial Crimes…
FG warns travellers against Bobrisky
The Federal Government has asked travellers and tourists to be careful wherever they notice the presence of Bobrisky, mostly as it affects sharing of public facilities, including toilets.The report followed a…
How court aided Maina’s arrest
FUGITIVE ex-Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team Alhaji Abdulrasheed Maina was arrested by Security Operatives, following the issuance of a warrant of arrest by an Abuja…
Your Insult On Jonathan, Misdirected, Best Suits Buhari – PDP Blasts APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday took the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the cleaners over what it described as unwarranted invective on former President, Goodluck Jonathan.The party said that the…
Most Public Officers Not Complying With Asset Declaration Law — CCB
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has said that the level of compliance with the declaration of assets by public office holders in the country is not encouraging at all.Prof. Mohammed Isah, chairman of the…
CBN defends naira with $8.28b forex sales
THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) defended the naira with $8.28 billion through its direct intervention within the first six months of this year, according to its half year report.…
Airconditioner gas poisoning: Police rescue Uber driver, passenger
A police Patrol team from Bariga Division in Lagos has saved two persons, Abiodun Balogun, 32, and a lady Odisha Ginika, 21, from dying from airconditioner gas poisoning.…
I was infatuated with her, says rapist of 13-year-old girl
A 25-year-old man, Abdullahi Umar, is said to have raped a 13-year-old girl in the Kontagora local government area of Niger state. The suspect was allegedly caught in the…
Faleke to work with Bello
THE running mate to the late Prince Abubakar Audu in the 2015 Kogi governorship election, Hon. James Faleke, has confirmed that he will support the re-election bid of Governor…
Aisha Buhari, better return before someone else takes over the other room
If Aisha Buhari was banking on the saying that absence makes the heart grow fonder, she may need to hear another which goes, out of sight is out of mind. The First…