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The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his decision to honour the late Moshood Abiola by declaring June 12 as Democracy Day. Although the decision was critised by some as a political move to…

A family of five died under mysterious circumstances on Wednesday night at Old Aiyepe road in Sagamu area of Ogun State. The family includes father, mother, three children and a family friend. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

The federal government on Thursday promised to pay promotion arrears and backlog of allowances owed public servants. The Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Winifred Oyo-Ita, gave the assurance in Abuja at a Peer Review…

Nollywood actor, Kanayo O Kanayo, has declared his intention to represent his community at the Federal House of Representatives. Kanayo made the announcement on his Instagram page on Thursday. The actor said he intends to represent…

The family of late Gani Fawehinmi would accept the latest attempt by the Nigerian government to honour the iconic rights activist for his pro-citizens advocacy and other legacies of bravery, PREMIUM TIMES can report. President…

A chopper that was to convey Vice-President Yemi Osibanjo from the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada in Abuja, was forced to land, few seconds after take off on Thursday. Osinbajo was in the school for the…

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Nigerian multinational financial institution, has described a statement credited to Nigeria’s automobile company, Innoson Group that the Supreme Court of Nigeria has ordered the bank to pay a sum of N14 billion…

Veteran Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem has just dropped a new song titled ‘Letter To Obasanjo’ where he called out the former president saying he’s the ‘problem of Nigeria’. In the song produced by Mr Lekki, Eedris accused…

A young Nigerian Lady has taken to twitter to posts screenshots of a chat she had with a man who insulted and called her names because she refused to hook up with him at his place. The lady who was obviously tweeting with anger,…

Nigeria’s richest blogger and soon to be mum, Linda Ikeji is finally set to move out of her N450million Banana Island mansion. When Linda Ikeji moved into the mansion in 2016, she clearly stated that the only condition that will move…

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was a guest on Trevor Noah’s show where she touched on topics like chivalry. The celebrated author said chivalry, for example opening doors for people, shouldn’t be gender-based and women should also open the…

Mohammed Fawehinmi, first son of Gani Fawehinmi, late human rights lawyer, says his family is happy with the conferment of the Grand Commander of the Niger (GCON) honour on his father. President Muhammadu Buhari announced the…

Eric Abidal will replace Robert Fernandez as Barcelona sporting director in the summer, the club have announced. Abidal made almost 200 appearances for Barca in a six-year spell after joining from Lyon in 2007. During his time at…

The Senate on Thursday reversed the confirmation of Akwa Ibom State nominee, Elder Monday Udo Tom, as a Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission after 24 hours. The Senate had on Wednesday confirmed him Monday as…

Top seed Simona Halep reached her third French Open final on Thursday with a 6-1, 6-4 victory over former champion Garbine Muguruza. Halep, the runner-up in 2014 and 2017, will face either Sloane Stephens or Madison Keys in…

The rift between the National Assembly and President Muhammadu Buhari has taken a new twist as lawmakers loyal to the President have commenced collection of signatures against President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki and the Speaker of…

The federal executive council has approved two executive orders and five amendment bills to remove value-added tax on residential properties and amend the company income tax law. While briefing state house correspondents on…

The senator representing Kogi West, Senator Dino Melaye, has cautioned President Muhammadu Buhari against breaching the constitution in his latest move of conferring the honour of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) on…

The Senate has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for honoring the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1999, presidential election, the late Chief MKO Abiola and his running mate, Babagana Kingibe. President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki,…

Yesterday, President Buhari declared June 12th as the new democarcy day for Nigeria. In a statement he personally signed,the president said May 29th will no longer be regarded as democracy day. He also announced that the title of GCFR…

Ambition, it is said, is a great man’s madness, but Adebayo Adelabu, the Deputy Governor, CBN, begs to differ. The fun-loving man seeks to affect no madness; he only seeks to serve his people in Oyo State in more appreciable capacities.…

Those who summon the storm must never cringe from a storm cloud. But having beckoned the storm, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar cringes from its ravage like a spaniel fleeing the gusts of a snowstorm. Yes, May 30, 2018, middle and upper level…

Bobrisky obviously doesn’t care about people’s opinions about him anymore. A few days ago, the popular cross-dresser showed off a hint of cleavage in a rather revealing dress. Today, he’s talking about having periods and changing…

The award of Nigeria’s highest national honour to late Moshood Abiola is illegal, a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Alfa Belgore said. President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday evening named Mr Abiola, winner of 1993 presidential election…