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The University of Lagos, UNILAG, has debunked reports which say they issued an honorary doctorate degree to CEO of Five Star Music, E-Money. This was after pictures shared on Instagram by E-Money show him dressed in convocation gown at the…

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday inaugurated a 20-member transition committee. The Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello represented Ambode at the inauguration ceremony…

Boluwatife Balogun, the First son of award-winning Nigerian Afro-pop musician, Wizkid, is set to start a clothing line. Boluwatife, through a post on his mother’s Instagram page, said that the line will…

Flight operations have fully resumed at the Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo state, after a fire outbreak that razed part of the arrival terminal of the Airport. When newsmen visited the Airport on Tuesday,…

Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance, has secured a $532.8 million grant from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) on behalf of the Federal Government. Ahmed sealed the deal in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Monday,…

Researchers have found new evidence showing that even low consumption of red and processed meat can increase health risks which may shorten lifespan. A step further from previous studies on the health…

Prince Tunji Ogunwusi, a brother to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has been summoned to appear in court by Justice K.O. Dawodu of the Lagos State High Court in Igbosere. Tunji was summoned…

Twenty people have been killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Ungwan Aku Village, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to Punch Newspaper, scores of persons also sustained gunshots…

Two Chinese men studying in the US are accused of netting nearly $1m (£765,000) by sending "broken" fake iPhones to Apple for repair and getting official handsets in return. According to a criminal complaint filed…

In a retaliatory decision amid palpable tension between Iran and the United States of America, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has designated the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and all its…

Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria's former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is currently lobbying the United States of America for support in his quest to challenge the…

Some Nigerians were seriously injured and rushed to the hospital following a cult clash in Malaysia. It was gathered that the violent fracas broke out on Sunday, April 7th, between Black Axe confraternity members (Aiye) and Vikings cult…

Innoson Motors Limited in Nnewi has advised Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB) to stop deploying more resources into stopping the execution of the court order made against it. The motor company said the refusal,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the schedule of activities for the governorship elections in Bayelsa and Kogi states, slated for later in 2019, will be released during the week.…

A lady of about 25 years old has been raped to death and her body dumped at a location in Nkwoagu area of Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The lady, who whose body, especially the…

Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater has been charged with drink-driving following an incident early on Monday morning in Cheshire. Drinkwater, who has three caps for England, was charged before being…

Tales of humble beginnings are not hard to come by in Nigeria and the story of Ebenezer Onyeagwu definitely fits the description. Onyeagwu was announced on Monday as the new chief executive officer of…

Brazil football legend Pele was released from a Paris hospital on Monday after receiving treatment for a urinary infection. The 78-year-old, who has suffered with kidney and prostate problems in recent…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Monday confirmed a passenger train crushed a beggar to death at Muslim area of Lagos. Mr Jerry Oche, the Lagos District Manager (RDM) of the corporation, made…

The Oluwo of Iwoland, HRM Oba (Dr.) Abdulrosheed Adewale, has warned against castigating people that chose to bleach their skin, saying it’s their personal decision as they are entitled to it. The…

Medical doctor in charge of medical welfare of inmates, Kwara state prisons command, Olaleye Paul Olasunkanmi, on Monday told an Ilorin High Court trying the Offa robbery suspects that the report of the…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) have commenced process to automate the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) on lottery and gaming businesses in…

The Federal Government has ordered two additional coaches for the Abuja-Kaduna rail service route to solve the passengers upsurge. Mr Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation, gave the directive on…

The Senator-elect for Abia North, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, Monday pleaded with the leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to zone the position of Deputy Senate President to the South East geo-political…