I will sanction revenue agencies for not meeting targets – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that severe consequences await any of the nation revenue-generating agencies that failed to achieve agreed revenue targets. The…
Arsene Wenger remains favourite to manage AC Milan
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly an option for AC Milan as they could be set to change managers after a bad start to the season. Current boss Marco Giampaolo only…
China marks 70th anniversary of communist party rule
China showed off its military might in an elaborate parade marking the country’s 70th anniversary under Communist Party rule Tuesday. Decked out in a gray suit in the style made famous by Party…
Cristiano Ronaldo drops cryptic hint at retirement plans
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to keep everyone guessing when it comes to his future, with the Juventus superstar dropping another cryptic hint at his retirement plans. At 34 years of…
Trafficking: Katsina victims sold into slavery in Burkina Faso rescued
Indigenes of Katsina State and victims of human trafficking sold out into slavery in Burkina Faso were reportedly said to have been rescued and are expected back home in Katsina State today, Tuesday. The Katsina…
Is NPA Boss, Hadiza Bala Waging A Personal Vendetta Against BUA Boss, Abdul Samad Rabiu?
If the Nigeria Port Authority is a woodland of commerce, then Hadiza Bala Usman is the Queen of the jungle. This is because she runs the federal agency like a forest of unequal…
SARS officer faces disciplinary action for improper dressing
The Nigeria Police authorities on Monday said the policeman that dressed inappropriately while on duty, Michael Olubode, has been facing internal disciplinary action.The police in a message on its verified Twitter…
Governorship polls: Anxiety in Kano as tribunal delivers judgment tomorrow
Anxiety has gripped Kano ahead of the judgment by the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal tomorrow. Following the fixing of the date on Monday morning, supporters of the All…
Man kills wife of 33 years after accusing her of cheating on Facebook -just one week after he bought…
A Florida man shot dead his wife of 33 years and attempted to commit suicide in front of their two grandchildren a week after he took to Facebook to accuse his wife of cheating. According to the Daily Mail, Eddie Harris allegedly shot…
Fans Are In Shock Over Adele And Skepta’s “Relationship”
Never mind I’ll find someone like you... It appears Adele has found someone most likely better than whoever it is that song was dedicated to.The multiple award-winning singer isn’t wasting any time getting back in the…
Benefits of CBN’s cashless policy
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has re-introduced charges on the deposit and withdrawals of sums above N500, 000 to promote a cashless economy. But curiously, the policy seems confusing to so many, no thanks to…
Dangote eyes $30b revenue
ALIKO Dangote, the richest man in Africa, who is building one of the world’s biggest refineries in Lagos, in addition to investments in gas and petrochemical plants, said he expects…
South Africa grants Air Peace rights to operate daily flights
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday that the South African government had granted Air Peace’s request to commence commercial flights to Johannesburg, South Africa…
Appeal: Siasia gets Oct 10 deadline to pay N36m
FORMER Super Eagles chief coach Samson Siasia has till October 10 to pay N36million ($100,000) before the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in Switzerland can…
Text of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Independence Day speech
DEAR Compatriots, October 1 of each year is an opportunity for us to reflect and thank God for his endless blessings on our country. It is also a time for us,…
Crisis looms in PDP: Wike, Atiku fight for control
Before the second coming of former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, former Speaker House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and…
Independence Day speech: Buhari moves N-Power, school feeding, others to new ministry
President Muhammadu Buhari today hinted that the newly created Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development would oversee the administration’s Special Intervention Programme.President…
I won’t kill myself if I don’t win the Champions League – Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has dismissed the notion that Manchester City need to win the Champions League this season, saying he “won’t kill himself” if they fail. Following a record-breaking…
We’ll take decisive action against hate speech on social media – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will take firm action against hate speech on social media. Buhari said this in his Independence Day broadcast to the nation.…
‘We’re allies in fight against terrorism’ — Trump congratulates Nigeria at independence
President Donald Trump has congratulated the Nigerian government on the nation’s 59th independence anniversary. In a statement issued on Monday, Trump said Nigeria is one of its…
BREAKING: DSS arrests fugitive sacked Director, Maina in Abuja Hotel
DESERT HERALD can confirm that the fugitive former head of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina has been arrested by a combined team of the DSS personnel in…
Whistle blower bags 2 years in prison over false information
Justice Angela Otaluka of an FCT High Court Apo on Monday sentenced a 29-year old whistleblower, James Urah, to two years in prison for giving false information with the intention to mislead the ICPC. The Judge,…
Gov. Fintiri pardons 18 prisoners to mark Nigeria Independence
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has approved the release of 18 prisoners serving various jail terms in the state in commemoration of Nigeria’s 59th Independent Anniversary.The governor said in a statement on Monday,…
Ex-bank director claims forfeited N9.08bn ‘Diezani loot’
A former bank director, Dauda Lawal, has asked the Court of Appeal in Lagos to order the Federal Government to return to him the N9.08 billion he forfeited to it on February 16, 2017.…