Pilot of Ethiopian Airlines plane reported flight control problems – CEO
The pilot of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 302 had “flight control problems” shortly before the fatal crash, the company’s chief executive has told CNN. CEO Tewolde GebreMariam told CNN’s Richard Quest on…
Man narrates how he almost got robbed along Eko Bridge in Lagos
A man has narrated how he almost got robbed due to the trucks which usually park along Eko Bridge at night. In a series of tweets he shared on his page, the windscreen of his car got smashed by a thief…
Court to hear evidence on final forfeiture suit against Patience Jonathan on April 12
A Federal High Court Lagos, Wednesday, fixed April 12, to hear oral evidence in a suit by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seeking final forfeiture of about 8.4 million dollars, and N7.4…
Nigeria deploys 15 warships, 500 naval officers to multinational exercise
The Nigerian Navy Rear Admiral Obed Ngalabak, says no fewer than 500 naval officers have been deployed to a multinational sea exercise “Obangame Express”, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command. The Flag…
Liverpool back on big stage after trouncing Bayern
Liverpool showed it is back as one of European football’s powerhouses after dispatching Bayern Munich 3-1 in the German champions’ back yard on Wednesday, manager Juergen Klopp said. Liverpool,…
General elections: PFN congratulates Buhari, regrets violence, bloodshed
The National President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari over his victory at the March 9 presidential election. He also…
“Christians need to embrace divorce” – Daddy Freeze says
Popular On air personality, Daddy Freeze is of the opinion that Christians need to embrace divorce in certain situations and he went on to explain. Daddy Freeze wrote on Instagram: We as Christians need to embrace divorce in situations…
Ubi Franklin shares exclusive Whatsapp chats where Iyanya said, ‘Tekno is looking for my trouble,…
Nigerian music label executive, Ubi Franklin has finally responded to the allegations that trailed him after his former partner, Iyanya went on an accusation spree. In a new interview with Cool FM on Wednesday morning, Ubi Franklin…
Lagos Building Collapse: President Buhari Sympathizes With Families Of Victims
President Muhammadu Buhari is extremely saddened by the collapse of a building housing a school in Itafaaji area of Lagos, which left fatalities, particularly of small children. The President sympathizes…
Take over operation of OML 11 from Shell, Buhari orders NNPC
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation to take over the operatorship of the entire Oil Mining Lease 11 from Shell Petroleum Development Company.According to a letter from State…
FG, APC planning to use military to rig rerun elections – PDP
The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party has said that the Federal Government and the All Progressives Congress are planning to use soldiers to rig the rerun governorship elections slated for March 23 in…
Taraba government relaxes 24-hour curfew In Jalingo
The Taraba State Government have relaxed the 24-hour curfew initially placed on Jalingo, the state capital. A dusk to dawn curfew was first placed on Jalingo on Monday at the thick of the collation of…
Another diehard Buhari supporter begins trekking from Abuja to Kebbi
Another diehard supporter of President Muhammadu Buhari has started trekking from Abuja to Kebbi yesterday (Wednesday). Ahmed Sani, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Solidarity Group and…
Corruption: Abuja civil servants to forfeit N264 million properties – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has moved to seize plots of land and duplexes which values have been put at over N264 million from three civil servants working in the…
Group Backs Fayemi, Berates MURIC over Criticism of Appointments
A group under the auspices of Integrity Leadership Organisation (ILO) has faulted the Director of Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Prof Isaq Akintola, over ‘unwarranted’ criticism of the recent appointments made by the Ekiti State…
Finally, US Bans Boeing 737MAX Fleet
The United States President, Donald Trump yesterday issued executive order and banned Boeing 737MAX in the country’s airspace.This came after the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) banned the aircraft in the…
Independent Revenue: 21 MDAs Rake In N11.5bn In 2017
About N11.59 billion was remitted as independent revenue into the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) in 2017, a report by the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) said.The 2017 Annual Reports and Audited Accounts of the…
Nigeria’s Balance Of Payments Jumps By $2.80m — CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday disclosed that the country’s Balance of Payment improved by a surplus of $2.80 million in the fourth quarter 2018, from $4.54 million recorded in the third quarter of same year.The CBN…
NCDMB rejects 1,494 expatriate quota
As part of its efforts to create employment and growth opportunities for Nigerians in the oil and gas industry, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) rejected 1,494 expatriate quota…
Police arrest Oyo Chief Whip over Olatoye’s assassination
Oyo State Police have arrested the Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Wasiu Olafisoye Akinmoyede, in connection with the murder of a senatorial candidate, Hon. Temitope Olatoye a.k.a. Sugar.…
Malabu scandal: Middleman who received $520m appears before Italian court
A principal suspect in the controversial Malabu oil scandal, Abubakar Aliyu, yesterday, appeared as a witness before an Italian court in Milan.Aliyu is alleged to have acted as a “middleman” for top officials of former…
Tragedy foretold: Over 1000 buildings marked for demolition including tragic house
Unless something urgent is done, we may be witnessing more building collapses, as over 1000 buildings in Lagos Island have been allegedly certified distressed.Mr. Kunle Awobodu, 1st Vice President, Nigerian Institute of…
Stay away from my Adoration, Fr Mbaka warns Politicians
—Says Buhari’s victory is divineENUGU-SPIRITUAL Director of the Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria, AMEN, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has told trouble politicians in the country to stay away from anything that concerns the spiritual…
Ex-Trump chief gets 43 more months in jail
US President Donald Trump’s former campaign chief Paul Manafort has been jailed for 43 more months on charges stemming from the Russia investigation. It comes a week after the 69-year-old was given a…