I can’t be Buhari’s rubber stamp – Lawan
Nigeria’s Senate President, Ahmed Lawan says insinuations that he is rubber stamp of President Muhammadu Buhari is sentimental and laughable. Lawan made this known in a statement signed by his…
Time against Atiku, PDP to present 400 witnesses against Buhari’s victory
The chance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar in the Feb. 23 presidential election to present 400 witnesses listed in their petition against President…
Ministerial list: Senate dumps resolution mandating President to attach portfolios
The Senate has described as unnecessary the resolution passed by the 8th Senate which mandated the President to attach portfolios to the ministerial nominees’ list.The Eight Senate under the leadership of Senator Bukola…
Osinbajo’s firm linked to company fingered in alleged N100bn Alpha Beta scam
A company in which Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has a stake, Simmons Coopers Partners, has been linked to another firm, Ocean Trust Limited, which was fingered in an alleged N100bn scam involving Alpha Beta Consulting…
Why I paid Christian Chukwu’s medical bills in London – Femi Otedola
Billionaire oil and gas magnate Femi Otedola has thrown light on why he stepped in to help former Captain and Coach of the Super Eagles Christian Chukwu get quality medical treatment abroad.…
Woman pours boiling water on hubby over 2nd wife
A house wife, Lauratu Ahmad, allegedly poured boiling water on her husband, Malam Aliyu Ibrahim Fayan-fayan, in protest against his plan to marry a second wife.The incident occurred around 10pm on Thursday in Danbatta…
‘Why Nigerian passport renewal is delayed in UK’
Sharp practices in passports and other consular services at the Nigeria High Commission in London used to be so prevalent that a high commissioner, Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, had to take extraordinary measures to cleanse the…
Bloodthirsty murderers must be arrested, says Akeredolu on death of Fasoranti’s daughter
Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, has described the killing of Funke Olakunrin, daughter of Reuben Fasoranti, Afenifere leader, as unacceptable. Olakunrin was shot dead at Ore in Ondo state on…
Google admits workers listen to customers’ private recordings
Google says its employees listen to private audio recordings of customers from Google Home smart speakers — to improve its voice recognition technology. The company made the disclosure on…
President Buhari Condoles With Fasoranti Over Daughter’s Killing
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Afenifere chairman, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, whose daughter, Mrs. Funke Olakunrin, was killed by suspected herdsmen. On Friday, it was reported that Mrs Funke…
No Time Limit For Reporting Rape Cases, Says Police
The Nigerian Police yesterday said there is no time limit for reporting cases of rape and other sexual assaults to the security and other appropriate agencies in the country. They insisted that…
Ethiopian Airline is interested in establishing new Airline in Nigeria
The airline said it is in talks with the Federal Government, private sectors and airline operators in Nigeria.The airline also noted the failure of Nigeria to own a carrier was a big threat to the airline industry in…
N-Power’s stipends hit N279bn
The Federal Government on Friday disclosed that a total sum of N279 billion has been spent on Nigerian youths under the N-Power programme since December 2016. The N-Power programme is one of…
Jewellery-crazy Diezani is Imelda Marcos’ distant cousin!
IMELDA Marcos, the 10th First Lady of the Philippines, turned 90 several years after she and her husband, Ferdinand, were booted out of office in disgrace in the Philippines. Aside the several…
Suspected kidnappers kill Fasoranti’s daughter, abduct others
Daughter of elder statesman, Reuben Fasoranti, Funke Olakunrin, was yesterday, reportedly shot dead by suspected kidnappers in Ore, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Sources…
Ogunoye emerges Olowo of Owo
Prince Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye on Friday emerged the Olowo of Owo designate. He was elected by the kingmakers of Owo in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State out of 18 contestants.…
Buhari approves promotion of 10 ACGs to DCGs
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday approved the promotion of 10 top officers in services under the Ministry of Interior. The Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Services Board (CDFIPB)…
Atletico Madrid threaten legal action after Barca announce Griezmann signing
Since Spanish champions FC Barcelona announced the signing of striker Antoine Griezmann on Friday for 120 million euros (£107 million) from Atletico Madrid, the 2018/2019 La Liga runners-up have…
Bitpoint cryptocurrency exchange loses $32 million in hack
Japan’s Bitpoint is the latest cryptocurrency exchange to be hit by a hack targeting its holdings; the exchange says around 3.5 billion yen ($32 million) of funds were stolen, with 2.5 billion yen…
Buhari extends tenure of prisons CG by one year
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the tenure of Ja’afaru Ahmed, comptroller-general of the Nigeria prisons service, by one year. Georgina Ehuriah, permanent secretary, ministry of interior, made…
BREAKING: Appeal Court dismisses suit challenging Buhari’s academic qualification
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal on Friday dismissed an appeal challenging the academic qualification of President Muhammadu Buhari to contest the last presidential election. A…
President Buhari stops importation of military and paramilitary uniforms
Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele on Thursday met with Service Chiefs and Heads of Paramilitary agencies to work out modalities of enforcing President Buhari’s order,…
Traffic: Lagos residents welcome electronic toll system in Lekki
A cross section of Lagos residents and motorists on Friday commended the State Government for proposing a “touch and go” electronic payment system that will allow motorists pass quickly at the…
Barcelona sign Antoine Griezmann for £107m
Barcelona have signed France forward Antoine Griezmann from La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid after paying his 120m euro (£107m) buyout clause. The 28-year-old World Cup winner has signed a…