EFCC probes Kwara officials over ‘illegal’ N400m severance package
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched a probe into the “illegal payment” of N400 million to some members of the Kwara state house of assembly and the state executive…
Man who spent 45 years in jail for murder he didn’t commit gets $1.5m compensation
A former auto worker who spent 45 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit has been awarded $1.5 million by the US state of Michigan as restitution for his wrongful conviction.Richard Phillips was convicted in 1972 and…
FG reduces unity schools’ charges, sets up secondary education commission
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a Secondary Education Commission to oversee the operations of secondary schools in the country.Prof. Anthony Anwukah, Minister of State for Education, who made the…
Buhari returns to Abuja after performing lesser hajj in S/Arabia
President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja, the nation’s capital, following his trip to Saudi Arabia to perform the Muslim lesser hajj, also known as the Umrah. The president’s plane touched down…
BREAKING: Aviation unions declare indefinite strike from Wednesday
Flight operations may be disrupted as from tomorrow (Wednesday) as aviation unions have declared an indefinite strike in the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The industrial action begins by…
House of Representatives passes bill abolishing HND/B.Sc. dichotomy
The House of Representatives today passed a bill that puts an end to the existing dichotomy between higher national diploma, HND, and bachelor’s of science, B.Sc. degree holders in the country. The bill…
BREAKING: Nigerian Government Closes Four Foreign Missions Due To Lack Of Funds
The Federal Government of Nigeria, has ordered the closure of four foreign missions abroad due to lack of funds. Geoffrey Onyeama, the minister of foreign affairs said on Tuesday that the missions are…
Orji Kalu cuts oil deals in Venezuela
Former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu was a guest of embattled President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela on Monday. Orji, now a senator-elect in his state met Maduro at the Miraflores Palace,…
Reps push bill prohibiting plastic bags usage
The House of Representatives has adopted a report on a bill seeking among other things, to prohibit the use, manufacture and importation of plastic bags for commercial and household packaging.The report was adopted on Tuesday…
Vincent Kompany would be Manchester City manager in the future – Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola opened the door to Vincent Kompany returning as Manchester City manager one day as the Belgian was given an emotional send-off by thousands of fans. The City captain is set to take over as…
Mel B speaks on going blind due to herpes infection
Former Spice Girls singer, Mel B has reacted to reports that the recent temporary blindness she suffered was due to her having herpes. The former singer and tv show host debunked the claims on Instagram where she revealed what…
N500 billion deal: CWAI drags Emefiele to court over re-appointment
The Citizens Watch Advocacy Initiative, CWAI, a civil society and anti-corruption organization, has taken the Central Bank of NIgeria, CBN governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele to the Abuja High Court challenging…
US Government Charges Man Who Brokered $2b Illegal Arms Deal With Col. Sambo Dasuki
Ara Dolarian, the illegal arms dealer contracted by Col. Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria during the Goodluck Jonathan administration,…
Cameroonian Maid Who Killed Boss In Lagos Sentenced To Death By Hanging
The Lagos State High Court in Igbosere has sentenced a Cameroonian maid, Leudjoe Koyemen Joel, to death for murdering her Nigerian employer, Mrs Dayo Adeleke. Delivering the judgement on…
Brexit: Theresa May to ask UK Parliament to vote on another referendum
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday that she will ask the parliament to vote on whether or not another referendum should be conducted to determine whether the United Kingdom should retain its European Union…
Sophie Turner slams petition against Game of Thrones season 8
Sophie Turner has slammed the petition against the season 8 of the HBO hit series Game of Thrones which aired its episode finale two nights ago. Before the episode finale aired, a petition was raised on Change.org by fans who felt…
Police uncover plans to disrupt inauguration of Ogun State governor-elect
The Ogun State Police Command has uncovered plots by unscrupulous elements to disrupt the inauguration of Dapo Abiodun as governor of the State come May 29. The police revealed that the elements plan on carrying out orchestrated…
CBN MPC holds interest rate at 13.5% to ‘understand growth trend’
The monetary policy committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has agreed to keep the monetary policy rate, which measures interest rate at 13.5%. Addressing the press in Abuja on Tuesday…
Saudi Arabia imposes special tax on soft drinks, e-cigarettes
Saudi Arabia has imposed a special tax on electronic cigarettes and sugary drinks, extending similar taxes introduced in 2017 as it seeks to reduce a budget deficit caused by low oil prices.The General Authority of Zakat and…
What Did Naira Marley Do To Warrant All The Security? – Daddy Showkey Asks EFCC
Veteran Nigerian singer Daddy Showkey has again called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to leave Nigerian Singer Azeez Fashola better known as Naira Marley and go after individuals…
Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit $45Bn Mark
Nigeria’s external reserve has hit the $45bn mark in May, up from the $44.7bn it reached earlier in the month. According to figures revealed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, external reserve has increased…
How to get a Nigerian passport within one week without paying a bribe
Until August 2017, I was the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), with the daunting task of reforming Nigeria’s Federal Public Service. As part of that role, I sought to move the…
Jada Pinkett-Smith and daughter speak on their porn addiction
Jada Pinkett-Smith and daughter Willow Smith have expressed their love for porn during a discussion on the Red Table talk . When asked concerning the kind of porn she prefers, Willow Smith said: “Low-key, I’m down for the…
Game of Thrones author, George RR Martin speaks of 8 new shows
Game of Thrones author, George RR Martin has revealed that he has 8 new shows he’s currently developing as he declared that GOT final episode which aired “Last night was an ending, but it was also a beginning.” George RR Martin also…