What next for Forte Oil Plc following Prudent Energy’s takeover?
Femi Otedola, the erstwhile majority shareholder of Forte Oil Plc, yesterday announced his exit from the firm, in a post on his Instagram page. During the day’s trading session, 970,166,694…
APC state chairmen pass vote of confidence in Oshiomhole
The State Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have passed a vote of confidence in the party’s National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. They described what they called “public…
Nigeria received capital inflows worth of $33.27 billion in 17 months
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has revealed that Nigeria attracted total capital inflows worth $33.27 billion in the past seventeen months. A breakdown shows that the country’s Foreign Direct…
Man uses banana wrapped in plastic to rob UK bank
A 50 year-old man who robbed a bank while using a banana as an imitation firearm has been jailed for 14 months. Laurence James Vonderdell threatened a cashier at a Barclays branch in Bournemouth, England…
Juan Mata signs new deal with Manchester United
Spanish midfielder, Juan Mata, has extended his stay in Manchester United by two year. The new contract will see him stay at the Premiership giants till 2021, with the option to extend for a…
Kwara NYSC camp not fit for human living – Governor AbdulRazaq
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has lamented the condition of the state’s orientation camp for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, describing it as a “penitentiary…that is…
‘We made N200m from kidnapping’ – Suspect
Kidnap suspect, Abubakar Umar, on Wednesday revealed that he and other members of his gang made more than N200 million from kidnapping in the last six months. Umar, who was described by the police as a…
Stakeholders back SEC’s forensic audit against Oando
Consolidated Capital Market Stakeholders Forum (CCMSF) has backed the recently released forensic audit which the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has against Oando Plc. In a statement signed by…
NAFDAC bans sniper in open markets, supermarkets
As more people continue to use popular agricultural pesticide, Sniper, to commit suicide in the country, the National Food, Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has ordered agro-dealers to withdraw the…
FACT CHECK: Did Sanwo-Olu promise to fix Apapa gridlock in 60 days?
On Tuesday, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state, denied promising to clear the Apapa gridlock within his first 60 days in office. While addressing state house correspondents in Abuja, the…
UAE offers free visa for U-18 visitors
The United Arab Emirates, UAE, announced today that no tourist visa fees will be charged for children below 18 years who are accompanying their parents to the UAE. The announcement was made Wednesday…
Decision On AFCFTA Will Be Guided By National Interest – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will be guided by ‘‘national interest’’ in taking any decision on the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The…
Organizers Announces Opening of Nomination for 2019 Nigerian Sports Award
Organizers of Nigeria’s most prestigious sports award - Nigerian Sports Award has announced opening of entries for the different categories of the 2019 edition of the award. According to a…
Ghana arrests Nigerian prof, accuses him of incitement
Austin Nwagbara, a Nigerian professor based in Ghana, has accused the Ghanaian government of maltreating Nigerians. In a viral video, Nwagbara urged a group of people to employ the media from…
Nigeria has lost 250,000 jobs to sugar smuggling, says Dangote
Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Group, says Nigeria is currently losing at least 300,000 tonnes of sugar to smuggling annually. He also said the smuggling activities in the sugar industry has hindered the…
I want to go back to Barcelona – Neymar insists
Brazilian football star, Neymar has told his current club Paris Saint-Germain that he ‘wants to go’ back to Barcelona, where he should ‘never have left’. Back in 2017, the 27-year-old…
Very Beautiful Modelling Photos Shot At Balogun International Market In Lagos
Amazing collections of Photographs of June @rerealaare shot at Balogun market, Lagos by @Segun_Wealth
Ethiopian Airlines best in Africa for 3rd consecutive year
In spite of the recent incidents of air crash and near-crash involving it, Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest Aviation Group in Africa, has again been voted the ‘Best Airline in Africa’ for…
YouTube honours Dbanj with plaque after hitting 100,000 subscribers
YouTube, last night, honoured Nigerian superstar and entrepreneur Dapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as ‘D’banj,’ at the Landmark Event Centre Lagos where the iconic artist received a special ‘Silver…
Real Reasons Ganduje Wants Sanusi’s ‘Royal’ Blood
Going by the ‘hard tackles’ from the sitting governor of Kano State, Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to Emir Sarkin Sanusi, it wouldn’t be difficult for any discerning observer and political…
BREAKING: Forte Oil sale completed, says Otedola
Femi Otedola, billionaire businessman, says the sale of Forte Oil Plc, has been completed. Last year, Otedola, who was chairman of the oil firm, had announced the plan to sell off his 75 percent stake in…
Gov. Okowa appoints 5 Special Advicers
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has appointed five Special Advisers, including Prof. Sylvester Monye as Senior Policy Adviser. The Secretary to the State Government, Mr Chiedu Ebie, announced this…
300L UNIBEN student commits suicide after boyfriend broke her heart (photos)
There is a viral report of a 300L student of the University of Benin who reportedly killed herself after her boyfriend broke her heart. This is said to have happened at Ekosodin community, a host community of UNIBEN. According to eye…
Ed Woodward turns down advice from Ferguson on transfers
Manchester United executive vice president, Ed Woodward has rejected an advice from Sir Alex Ferguson on appointing Steve Walsh. Ferguson wants Steve Walsh to play a role in the club’s recruitment…