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Squadron Leader Adefolajuwon Amoo (rtd), a mobile phone application developer, has accused the Nigeria Postal Office and Postmaster-General, Mr Bisi Adegbuyi, of stealing his application to develop the new address system being used by…

Passengers aboard an SAA flight were allegedly robbed in mid-air of cash and jewellery as they slept on a flight between Johannesburg and Hong Kong. Cabin crew were told by some passengers during the flight on Monday that their…

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared Dapo Abiodun the winner of the Ogun State governorship primary. He was declared winner after polling 102,305 votes, against his closest…

Nigerian Army has offered cash rewards to residents of Jos who will provide information that will lead to the whereabouts of missing Major General Idris Alkali.The 3rd Amoured Division of the Nigerian Army which made the promise,…

The series of permutations, calculations, consultations, conversations and campaigns regarding who would fly the flag the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 governorship election in Oyo State formally came to an end at about…

A former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele, has described the outcome of the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos as ‘absolutely disgraceful’ and said it shows that the party is…

The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has said that he opted to support the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola,  in the rerun election in the…

Two ladies were drugged and raped while visiting guys they met via Facebook. One of the ladies identified as ‘Ho Lar Sugar’ was invited to a hotel and she came alongside her friend. According to a report gathered from a Facebook user…

Lagos NURTW big shot, Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya popularly known has Mc Oluomo has also waded into the APC ‘crisis’ that flushed Governor Ambode out. According to Oluomo, he and his boys were already supporting Ambode for a 2nd term, but…

Following the high mortality rate of tobacco users in the country, the federal government said yesterday it had concluded plans to ban tobacco use in Nigeria. The decision, it said, was part of the implementation of the Tobacco…

There was a time when M.I had almost printed his wedding invitation cards and was so in love with his then girlfriend, who we all know was the perfect specimen for the new set of children the M.I was looking to have - tall and light…

A photo of the Swiss President sitting on a pavement in New York during the UNGA general assembly has excited netizens. President Alain Berset excited Kenyans in June he tweeted in Kiswahili to announce his trip to the country. Social…

Three curvy Nigerian ladies in flowing white garment robes are causing a stir on social media after their photo surfaced online. They can be seen striking a teasing pose showing off their assets.

Nigeria Customs Service boss has disclosed that his unit has seized, military materials, 22 cars, including nine bulletproof cars. The Nigeria Customs Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘A’ has intercepted a bus carrying two big sacks…

Pastor Foluke Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A Adeboye, has given marital advice to people who are looking forward to getting married. According to Pastor Foluke…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) will enforce popular participation of its members in the process of picking candidates for the general election, its Natinal Chairman Adams Oshiomhole, said yesterday. He said no amount of…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warned political parties yesterday that Sunday’s deadline to conduct primaries to pick candidates for the 2019 elections and resolution of disputes remains sacrosanct. INEC…

Lists of Lagos, Borno, Kano delegates ‘defective’ Party in last minute move to reduce aspirants THE CONVENTION IN FIGURES Senators 48 Reps 156 Governorship candidates 29 State chairmen, secretaries 74 Governors…

Minster of State for Petroleum Ibe kachukwu said yesterday it will be sad if the nation’s refineries are not functional by the end of next yar. He added that the administration is committed to ensuring that the importation of…

•Mobile court to try currency hawkers Those who “spray” naira notes at parties risk going to jail, the Bankers Committee warned yesterday. Mobile courts are to try those bastardising the national currency, it said. Issuing the…

Migration — most times — illegal migration from Nigeria to ‘promised lands with gold’ has been a subject of debate for too long and it seems we are only going round circles, discussing and fighting against the same thing with more or…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is still very confident of his chances despite the glaring wish of Nyesom Wike, Governor Rivers State, for Aminu Tambuwal, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, to emerge the presidential…

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited’s giant strides and consistent impressive performance in the retail segment of the Nigerian banking industry has again been rewarded. The latest is the conferment of the prestigious award of…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors with eight governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The governors that met with the President included Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo),…