Makinde hails Ajimobi’s education policy
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Wednesday lauded the immediate past administration led by Senator Abiola Ajimobi for establishing the School’s Governing Board (SGB) to uplift school’s…
IVF: Female undergraduates now exchanging their reproductive eggs for money
As the practice of assisted reproduction technology continues to gain ground, with more Nigerians embracing the In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) treatment, SHEHU OLAYINKA beams his…
“I’ll Contest For President In The Next 8 Years” – Senator Dino Melaye Reveals
Sen. Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, on Wednesday, pledged to revive the state economy and bring it to an enviable height within four…
Your plans to frame Atiku will fail – PDP tells Buhari, APC
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that alleged plans by President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to frame former Vice President…
Car operator returns N888,000, passport to passenger at Lagos Airport
One of the drivers of Airport Car Hire Association of Nigeria (ACHAN), Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, Mr. Adeniyi Olayinka has returned a sum of N888, 000 and an…
I ask for N2m before going on dates – Toyin Lawani
Toyin Lawani, a Nigerian fashion entrepreneur, says she demands for N2 million before making out time to go on dates with men who indicate an interest in her. Lawani, 37, made this statement…
Borno governor suspends medical director, 4 doctors for absenteeism
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has directed immediate suspension of the medical director at the Umaru Shehu Ultra-Modern Hospital and four doctors absent when they were supposed to be…
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Virgil van Dijk all nominated for Best FIFA Player of the Year
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil van Dijk are among the 10 players nominated for FIFA’s The Best Men’s Player award. The shortlist, which takes into accounts achievements from July…
Man slices daughter’s throat, says, ‘I just felt like doing it’
An eight-year-old girl now lies critically ill in hospital in the Adamawa State capital, Yola, after her father cut into her throat with a kitchen knife. The father who is believed to…
BREAKING: Tribunal Sacks Ondo PDP Rep Over UK Citizenship
The Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Wednesday, nullified the election of Ikengboju Gboluga, who represents Okitipupa/Irele federal constituency…
BREAKING: Shiites temporarily suspend protest
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has announced the temporary suspension of street protest to allow for what it called “new openings into the resolution of the problems, especially the court case…
Anambra traders ban daily prayers in markets
Anambra State Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA) said it has placed a ban on daily and weekly prayers in markets in the state. President General of the body, Chief Ikechukwu…
Proscription: Ibraheem El-Zakzaky-led Islamic movement heads to court
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria is to challenge the court order obtained by the federal government banning the operations of the organisation. A senior member of the organisation told newsmen…
Suicide: Man drinks fumigation chemical over N700
A 20-year-old man has committed suicide by drinking fumigation chemical (Quick Action Spray) after his mother refused to give him N700 to settle a pressing need in Awhire community, Ughelli North,…
Nigeria expects Super Tucano fighter jets 2020
The Federal Government said it will take delivery of Super Tucano fighter jets in 2020, as it reiterated its determination to continue to procure sophisticated weapons to keep the nation’s…
Huawei’s profit soars despite Trump ban
Huawei has announced a 23.2 percent growth in revenue in the first half year, despite the hostile moves by President Donald Trump. The company declared first-half revenue of 401.3 billion yuan…
Security: Buhari hosts South West monarchs
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday hosted several monarchs from the South West region of Nigeria at the State House, Abuja.Tolu Ogunlesi, who oversees the digital communications of the Presidency, on his verified…
PHOTOS: Policeman caught on camera collecting bribe
A policeman was caught on camera on Wednesday receiving a bribe from a motorist at Igboelerin along the Lasu-Ojo Expressway in Lagos State.The eyewitness who sent in the photographs said it was a usual practice by policemen…
Lessons to learn from how Asiwaju Tinubu governed Lagos – VP Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has commended a former Governor of Lagos State and National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, for the way he constituted his…
Jibowu Crossing closed for 30 days — Lagos govt
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday, said that a section of the Jibowu Crossing in Yaba area of the State would be closed for 30 days, starting Wednesday (today) to Thursday, August 29, 2019.On its verified Twitter…
‘The Lion King’ makes one billion dollars under 3 weeks
Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ has crossed the billion-dollar mark after less than 3 weeks in theaters. The live-action remake of the 1994 movie features Beyonce, Donald Glover and Chiwetel Ejiofor in lead roles. The movie…
Protest begins in Imo over alleged slap of Okorocha’s daughter
Protest by hundreds of women has started in Imo state, over the alleged slapping of the daughter of Senator Rochas Okorocha, by a member of the recovery of government properties set up by Governor Emeka Ihedioha. Protest begins in Imo…
China begins export of used cars to Nigeria
China has commenced the export of used cars to Africa, Asia and Europe, with Nigeria one of the destinations for the first batch of 300 cars.The country’s Ministry of Commerce had, in a statement, announced that it had…
CBN injects $210m into forex market
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected the sum of 210 million dollars into the inter-bank Foreign Exchange Market after the transactions on Tuesday, July 30.The bank’s Director, Corporate Communications…