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Federal government recalls 2.5 million bottles of codeine
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, on Tuesday said no fewer than 2.5 million bottles of codeine had been recalled from circulation across the country by the Federal Government. The Minister made this known in…
Young Man Dies During Sex Competition After Seventh Round In Lagos
Facts have emerged on how a middle aged man, simply known as Davy, died in a popular hotel in Lagos during a sex competition with a lady. P.M.EXPRESS reports that the incident happened at the popular hotel located…
Pharaoh, you must let our people go – Agbaje tells Tinubu
Jimi Agbaje, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, has likened Bola Tinubu, chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to the biblical Pharaoh of Egypt. Agbaje made the…
OPL 245 deal: $523m bribe cash traced to ex- ministers, politicians
About $523 million of the $1.092 billion paid for the controversial Malabu Oil Block (OPL 245) was shared out as bribes to some former ministers and politicians, investigations have shown. A former minister blew…
Anthony Martial agent unimpressed with Manchester United deal offer
Anthony Martial’s agent has cast doubt on the prospect of the France forward signing a long-term deal with Manchester United. Martial’s contract was due to expire next summer, but United have activated a one-year…
Twitter detects ‘unusual activity’ from China and Saudi Arabia
Twitter Inc shares fell almost 7 percent after the company said it was investigating unusual traffic that it said might be from state-sponsored hackers. In what appeared to be an unrelated issue, a security firm…
NNPC moves to acquire 30% market share in petrol retailing
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is working on increasing penetration in the downstream sector to enable it capture 30 per cent of the retail market in the country.The Group Managing Director of the corporation,…
Mourinho sacking a ‘shame’, says Real Madrid’s Marcelo
Real Madrid defender Marcelo believes it is a “shame” Jose Mourinho has been sacked as coach of Manchester United and has paid tribute to his work at the Spanish club.Mourinho was dismissed by United on Tuesday after a poor run of…
EFCC begins operation cyber storm to tackle Yahoo boys
Ahead of the Yuletide, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has launched total war on online fraudsters otherwise known as ‘Yahoo Boys,’ The PUNCH has learnt.The operation, code-named ‘Cyber Storm,’ will involve EFCC…
Obiano’s aide leads Buhari’s re-election campaign in South-East
Senior Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State on Event Management, Mr Chido Obidiegwu, has inaugurated a movement, “One-on-one Nigeria,” for the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019.Obidiegwu…
History as Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line is test run
It was a mere 50-minute ride, yet it was historic in many ways. The first standard guage rail line between Lagos, Nigeria’s business headquarters, and Ibadan in the heart of the Southwest was test run. The…
PDP alleges fresh plot to remove Saraki
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has raised an alarm over an alleged fresh plot to use the Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) to forcefully remove the President of the Senate and Director General of the PDP…
Alleged exam malpractices: Police re-arraigns Adeleke, 4 others
The Nigerian Police Force, NPF, has increased the examination malpractice charges it levelled against the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last Governorship candidate in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke,…
It’s time for Tottenham to start winning trophies – Harry Kane
Harry Kane has urged Tottenham to take the next step in their development under Mauricio Pochettino by ending the club’s trophy drought this season. On Wednesday night, Pochettino’s side will travel to the…
British couple jailed after naming their child Adolf Hitler
A British couple have been jailed for more than 10 years combined after naming their child Adolf Hitler and being members of a banned neo-Nazi group. Adam Thomas, 22, and Claudia Patatas, 38, were sentenced to six-and-a-half and five…
Why I refused to be Ambode’s running mate in 2015 – Hamzat
Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has said that he was not comfortable being Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s running mate four years ago. He said he rejected the deputy governorship slot in 2015, but accepted it in 2018 because he was more comfortable…
Alex Badeh’s assassination scene (See photos)
Pictures of the scene where Alex Badeh, was assassinated has emerged. The former Nigeria’s defence chief was shot dead by assailants along Abuja-Keffi Road. Badeh was assassinated along Abuja-Keffi road this evening in what seems to…
Police arrests 85-year-old with human heart
Zone 2 Police Command in Lagos on Tuesday said that it had arrested an 85-year old man and four others for being in possession of human heart and other body parts. Mr Lawal Shehu, Assistant Inspector-General of…
INVESTORS ARE HAPPY! Manchester United shares rise after Mourinho’s departure
Frankfurt-listed shares in Manchester United climbed in early deals after manager Jose Mourinho left the English Premier League football club on Tuesday. It was an indication that investors welcomed the move after…
I am still the Ogun PDP guber candidate – Buruji Kashamu
Senator Buruji Kashamu said he remains the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun state and that a ruling by the Appeal Court in Ibadan today, does not affect his status. He said the…
Fed Govt retains $60 benchmark as oil dips to $58
SHOULD oil prices continue to dip, funding next year’s N8.73 trillion budget may be tough for the Federal Government. Brent declined 2.01 per cent to $58.41 a barrel yesterday on the back of global equity…
Why Southwest should support Buhari – Afenifere
Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere has urged the Yoruba to support President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2019 re-election bid because of his “landmark achievements.” It said the Southwest had never had it…
Trump agrees to dissolve charity
The Trump family has agreed to the closure of their troubled charitable foundation under pressure from the New York attorney-general. Barbara Underwood, the New York attorney-general, announced on Tuesday that the…
Messi claims record 5th Golden Shoe
Lionel Messi collected a record fifth Golden Shoe award on Tuesday for finishing last season as the top goalscorer in Europe.The striker scored 34 goals in 68 games for Barcelona, putting him ahead of Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and…