Sanwo-Olu elevates Akosile to chief press secretary
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday elevated his Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, to Chief Press Secretary (CPS). On assumption of office as governor,…
Army captain on my payroll – Wadume reveals
RE-ARRESTED kidnap suspect Hamisu Bala (alias Wadume) confessed that he sent huge amount of money to an Army captain, it was learnt on Wednesday. The officer allegedly ordered…
Court stops Indians from taking over three ‘Nigerian firms’
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday restrained three Indians from taking over three firms – Bolawole Enterprises Nigeria Ltd, Lesag Nigeria Ltd and Intermanagement Nigeria Ltd,…
President Buhari Re-appoints Femi adesina, Garba Shehu
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Mr Femi Adesina as Special Adviser, Media and Publicity and Malam Garba Shehu as Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity. The…
Daniel Sturridge complete move to Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor have confirmed the signing of Daniel Sturridge from Liverpool. Daniel Sturridge has joined the Turkish club on a three-year contract. The former England striker moved to Turkey…
US drone shot down in Yemen
A U.S. military MQ-9 drone has been shot down in Yemen’s Dhamar governate, southeast of the Houthi controlled capital of Sanaa, the second such incident in recent months. The drone was shot…
Dismiss Atiku’s petition, no law requires me to tender my certificates – Buhari tells Tribunal
President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday, insisted that there is no law in Nigeria that requires him to produce his certificates in a bid to prove his eligibility to run for Presidency.…
Be relentless – Buhari tells ministers
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed ministers to be relentless in delivering services that are vital to the objectives of the present administration. The president said this on…
No regrets attacking Ekweremadu – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared its struggle for Biafra emancipation had been taken international dimension, insisting there was no going back. It said…
Information, Culture Minister, Mohammed, resumes office amidst jubilation
Alh. Lai Mohammed, who was on Wednesday inaugurated as Minister of Information and Culture, has officially resumed at his post, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Shortly after the…
Alogba takes oath as 17th Chief Judge of Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday swore-in Hon. Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba as the 17th Chief Judge, CJ, of the state. The swearing-in ceremony took place…
Take Nigerians out of poverty – APC tells new Ministers
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has told the newly inaugurated Ministers there was an urgent task ahead of them to lift Nigerians out of poverty, secure lives and property as well as…
Ibi residents lament Wadume’s arrest, say they’ll miss his ‘generosity’
Some residents of Ibi, hometown of Hamisu Bala Wadume, on Tuesday said they would miss the “generosity” of the suspected multi-millionaire kidnapper.Wadume was rearrested on Monday evening at Lai Mai, in Alo Holo area of…
Dwayne Johnson tops Forbes highest-paid actors list
Dwayne Johnson popularly known as “the rock” as the highest-paid actor for 2018, according to the latest annual rankings from Forbes. He climbed from his number two placing last year – despite…
JUST IN: Four policemen arrested for murder
The police in Lagos have on Wedneday arrested four cops for extrajudicial killing of two suspected robbers in their custody. The policemen identified as Inspector Fabiyi Omomayara,…
Fiorentina sign Franck Ribery
Bayern Munich legend Franck Ribery has signed for Fiorentina, the Serie A club announced on Wednesday. The 36-year-old, who won a record nine Bundesliga titles during his stay in…
Notify us of your foreign trips – Ministry advises govt officials
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged government officials travelling abroad to inform the ministry and Nigerian missions in destination countries of their travel schedules to ensure their security and…
Davido pulls stunning performance with 50 Cent
Afropop star, David ‘Davido’ Adeleke, stunned the crowd at the ‘Tycoon Party’ in New Jersey where he shared the stage with American superstar, 50 Cent.Curtis James Jackson III, known professionally as 50 Cent, is an…
‘Ekweremadu attack a proof that Igbos don’t have kings’ – Group
Civil Liberties Organization, Anambra State chapter has asked the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to tender unreserved apology to former deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu over…
BREAKING: Stock Exchange delists two banks
Authorities at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) have just delisted two defunct banks- Skye Bank Plc and Fortis Microfinance Bank Plc, formally closing any window of shares exchange for…
Full list of ministers and their portfolios
President Muhammadu Buhari is still in charge of the petroleum ministry as he announced Timipre Sylva as minister of state for petroleum. Lai Mohammed is still in charge of information…
Atiku didn’t deny he isn’t a Nigerian by birth – Buhari, APC
President Muhammadu Buhari and is party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) made their final submissions on Wednesday before the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in the…
Fayemi, Ekiti Obas: Who blinks first?
There is crisis between Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi and 16 foremost traditional rulers (Pelupelu) over the appointment of the Alawe of Ilawe-Ekiti, Oba Adebanji Alabi,…