You couldn’t run without godfather influence, Agbaje tells Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Jimi Agbaje, has said that the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Jide Sanwo-Olu, would not have been contesting for the Lagos seat if not for the…
Yemi Osinbajo can represent Muhammadu Buhari at presidential debate – Itse Sagay
Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), on Wednesday said Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo can represent President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential debate…
Court orders NB plc to apologise to customers for wrong use of “low sugar inscription’’
Justice Esohe Ikpomwen of Edo High Court, on Wednesday, ordered the Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc, to apologise to one of its customers, Prof. Ernest Izevbigie, for wrongful inscription of “low sugar’’ on its product.Izevbigie, a…
Yaya Toure hopes for Premier League return after release from Olympiakos
Yaya Toure will arrive back in London later this week and believes he can still play in the Premier League. Toure left Olympiakos ‘by mutual agreement’ on Tuesday after three months and just five appearances. It was…
Likelihood of a shock that will damage Nigeria’s economy is low – Moodys
Moodys, a credit rating agency, says that the likelihood of a shock that will damage Nigeria’s economic and fiscal strength is low. In a report titled ‘Government of Nigeria — B2 stable, Annual credit analysis’,…
Akinwunmi Ambode is my politician of the year – Gov. Shettima
Kashim Shettima, Borno governor, has described Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of Lagos, as his politician of the year. He said the governor’s acceptance of the Lagos governorship primary of the All Progressives…
JUST IN: Minister of environment resigns
Ibrahim Jibrin, minister of state for environment, has resigned from the cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari. His resignation was announced during the federal executive council meeting of Wednesday.…
Senate confirms Keyamo as board member of NDIC
The senate has confirmed Festus Keyamo, spokesman of the President Muhammadu Buhari 2019 campaign, as a board member of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). The lawyer was confirmed after Ike…
2019: Olusegun Obasanjo irrelevant, confused – Presidency
The Presidency has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s declaration that he would support his former deputy, Atiku Abubakar for the 2019 presidential election, as a sign of confusion not worthy of…
North will vote for Buhari in 2019, says Ebute, ex-senate president
Ameh Ebute, a former senate president, says the northern part of the country will vote massively for President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. Ebute said this in response to the has replied the claim of Ango Abdullahi,…
These companies may benefit from the CBN’s latest FX policy
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele, made good his threat to add other items to the list of those banned from the official exchange market. In a circular issued yesterday (but which curiously will…
Policeman Kills His Boss Because He Was Transferred
A Turkish policeman shot his Chief dead and wounded two fellow officers on Tuesday after his request for a transfer was turned down in the Black Sea province of Rize, state news agency, Anadolu, reports. The…
I Will Increase Ogun Internal Revenue To N12bn Monthly When Elected Governor – Dapo Abiodun
Dapo Abiodun, governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun state has pledged to increase the state’s internally generated revenue by 50% monthly when elected governor of the state which translates…
Four reportedly killed in Makurdi cult clash
No fewer than four persons were, on Monday night, reportedly killed during a clash between rival cult groups, in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. But the state’s Commissioner of Police, Ene Okon, said two persons were…
Again, Oil marketers oppose promissory note for payment
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMA) has opposed the Federal Government’s decision to pay its N800 billion debts in tranches. In a statement made available to newsmen, DAPPMA…
APC reps back Buhari on electoral bill, vow to block attempt to override him
The house of representatives members in the All Progressives Congress (APC) have defended President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to withhold assent to the electoral act amendment bill. The federal lawmakers also…
JUST IN: Atiku signs peace deal on 2019 polls
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has signed the national peace accord ahead of the 2019 elections. Atiku signed the accord on Wednesday when he visited the national peace…
Why Trump’s pictures appear when you Google ‘Idiot’ – Google CEO explains
Google’s chief executive Sundar Pichai Tuesday explained why the pictures of United State president, Donald Trump, pop up on Google Images when people search the term “idiot”.Pichai explained this while fielding questions in a…
Obasanjo pushing his luck too far on Buhari – Sen Adamu
The senator representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District, Senator Abdullahi Adamu has expressed concerns over former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s criticisms of President Muhammadu Buhari. Senator Adamu, who chairs the…
Nigerian man convicted for lying his family died in fire accident
Nigerian man has been convicted for lying that two members of his family died in Grenfell Tower fire in North Kensington, West London. The fraudster claimed his sister and nephew died in the Grenfell Tower fire to secure…
N2.7 billion worth of goods seized in one month in Lagos – Customs
The Nigerian Customs Service, Zone A, Lagos, has said it seized goods valued at N2.7 billion smuggled through the Lagos border over the past four weeks. Abubakar Mohammed, the unit’s boss, said this on Tuesday…
Porn star ordered to pay Trump $293k over defamation suit
Porn star Stormy Daniels has been ordered to pay Donald Trump $293,000 for his attorneys’ fees and another $1,000 in sanctions over defamation suit. She was given this order by a federal judge in Los Angeles on Tuesday after her…
Nissan ex-chairman Carlos Ghosn files complaint for extended detention
Carlos Ghosn, the former chairman of Nissan Motor, has filed a complaint with the Tokyo District Court to protest its decision to keep him detained until Dec. 20 after his arrest on suspicion of financial misconduct. The…
Sex with condom is not enjoyable – Nigerian doctor says
A Nigerian doctor simply identified as, @DoctorEmto on Twitter has been criticized after he posted a tweet which promotes unsafe sex – Sex with condom is not enjoyable – The doctor had advised. He however added his readers to use…