CBN to implement ban on FX for food import ‘in phases’
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is happy with President Muhammadu Buhari’s latest directive on restricting forex for food importation, TheCable understands. Insiders at the apex bank told TheCable that the…
IBF grants Andy Ruiz exception for Anthony Joshua rematch
The IBF has given IBF/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion, Andy Ruiz Jr. an exception to delay his mandatory defence against contender, Kubrat Pulev in order to face former champion…
Israeli’s flight attendant dies of measles caught from New York flight
A flight attendant of Israeli flag carrier El Al has died, about five months after contracting measles during a flight from the U.S. city of New York. The attendant, Rotem Amitai, a…
Edo’s 6,000 bp/d modular refinery set to begin operation
The Edo Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, says it will soon commence operation at its 6,000 barrels per day (bpd) modular refinery before the end of the year. The project which is…
Frappart first female referee for UEFA Super Cup undaunted
France’s Stephanie Frappart has no concerns about the scrutiny she will face in Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup between Liverpool and Chelsea when she becomes the first woman to referee a…
Teenager jailed for making UK police websites crash, barred from computers
A teenager, Liam Reece Watts has been sentenced to 16 months in a Young Offenders’ Institution for causing the public websites of Greater Manchester Police, Cheshire Police and…
Watch: Burna Boy Performs “Ye” And “Anybody” On Trevor Noah’s Daily Show
Burna Boy made an appearance yesterday on The Daily Show hosted by Trevor Noah. The Afrosion musician, whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu appeared on the late-night…
Giving antibiotics to children for coughs, colds ‘increases their chance of becoming ill in future’
Children should not be prescribed antibiotics for coughs and colds because it increases their chance of becoming ill in the future, a study suggests. Preschool children are 30 per cent more likely to visit a doctor…
Give Yahaya Bello a second chance, his first term was an experiment – Ohinoyi of Ebiraland
Abdul Rahman Ado Ibrahim, ohinoyi of Ebiraland, has urged the people of Kogi to vote Yahaya Bello, governor of the state, for a second term saying his first term was an experiment.…
We enjoy power supply only when you are around – Daura leaders tell Buhari
Leaders from the five local government areas under the Daura emirate in Katsina state say the communities enjoy 24 hour supply of electricity only when President Muhammadu Buhari is…
Lady Who Stole A Hotel’s Plasma TV In Delta Lands In Police Net (Photo)
A lady has been apprehended and paraded after stealing the Plasma TV belonging to Kevleyn Hotel in Delta State. The lady identified as Laurenta, conspired with her boyfriend to commit the said act after lodging in the hotel…
Embrace RUGA – PDP BOT Chairman, tells Nigerians
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Walid Jibrin, has urged Nigerians to embrace the establishment of Rural Grazing Areas (RUGA) programme of the Federal Government.Mr…
Sad! Three Dead, Others Missing In Lagos Boat Mishap
The Lagos State Waterways Authority, on Tuesday, confirmed the death of three people in a boat accident that occurred at Irewe community in Ojo, near Lagos. The General Manager of…
Pretty Nigerian Lady Who Sells Food On Wheel-Barrow Becomes Internet Sensation (Photos)
This pretty lady is currently making waves on internet with her choice of profession... she seems happy doing what she is doing. Read her story below: Hello, this is me I sell food on a wheelbarrow, yes I went to school, a mother,…
‘Leave CBN alone’ — Moghalu rejects Buhari’s directive on food importation
Kingsley Moghalu, former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari over his directive to the apex bank to halt foreign…
Return Ngige to Labour Ministry – Pensioners beg Buhari
THE Federal Parastatals and Private Sector Pensioners Association of Nigeria, FEPPPAN, have commended President Muhammedu Buhari, for nominating Senator Chris Ngige and Sharon Ikeazu, to be ministers in his second…
North Korea Launched Cyberattacks Against Nigeria To Raise Money For Weapons Of Mass Destruction…
UN experts say they are investigating at least 35 instances in 17 countries of North Koreans using cyberattacks to illegally raise money for weapons of mass destruction programs, and…
Three Nigerians Arrested In India Drug Busts
Indian police say they have arrested six drug smugglers, including three Nigerians, with 2.32 kg heroin. The police also seized 88 kg poppy husk. According to a report by IndianExpress, Nishan…
Igbo Governors Fooling Themselves, Governor Umahi Wants To Be Tinubu’s Presidential Running…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has described Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi as deluded and misguided in proscribing the group in the hope that he will be picked as the…
Nigerian Government Frustrating Treatment of El-Zakzaky In India, Shiites Allege
Followers of Ibraheem El-Zakyzaky have accused the Nigerian government and American secret service of frustrating the medical treatment of their leader at Madenta Hospital, New Delhi, India.…
Sex Storm: Khafi Of BBNaija Defends Actions
The Nigerian British policewoman facing the sack for allegedly having sex on the Big Brother Naija was campaigning for votes on Tuesday despite backlash over her inclusion in the reality…
Dj Cuppy Gets Emotional, Says “80% Of Nigerian People Don’t Like Her”
Superstar Disc-Jockey, DJ Cuppy, has just revealed on social media that 80% of Nigerians feel contempt for her. Cuppy who is one of the daughters of famous billionaire business man, Femi Otedola, took to her Twitter just moments ago…
Tanzanian Government To Publish Names Of Married Men To Protect Single Ladies And Limit Cheating
Tanzanian Government is reportedly considering publishing the names of married men in the country to limit cheating and protect young women from “unnecessary heartbreaks.” Speaking on Monday August 12, Dar es Salaam…
Drug abuse: Nigerian youths now take processed urine to feel intoxicated – NDLEA cries out
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has lamented that Nigerian youths are making the fight against drug abuse increasingly difficult by continually improving otherwise harmless substances which…