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BudgIT queries works ministry’s award of N9.3bn road project to microfinance bank
BudgIT, a civic organisation that tracks public spending, has raised questions about the award of a road project worth N9.3 billion to a…
Concentrate On Strengthening Naira, Not Relocating CBN – Ndume tells Cardoso
Senator representing Borno South senatorial district, Ali Ndume, has asked the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr Yemi Cardoso, to concentrate on strengthening the naira. The senator said Cardoso’s…
Terrorism: Israel To Stop UN Agency’s Activities In Gaza After War
Israel will seek to stop the UN agency for Palestinian refugees from operating in Gaza after the war, a minister said Saturday, after Israel accused several UNRWA staff of involvement in Hamas’s October 7 attack. Israel…
JUST IN: Gunmen Kidnap Oyo Park Management Chair
The Chairman of Oyo State Tipper, Lorry And Quarry Park Management System, Alhaji Akeem Akintola, popularly known as Kuso, has been kidnapped by gunmen. Daily Trust learnt that the abduction occurred in the early hours of…
BREAKING: Ododo Sworn In As Kogi Gov As Yahaya Bello’s Tenure Ends (PHOTOS)
Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo has taken full charge of Kogi, marking the end of Yahaya Bello’s eight-year tenure. At a ceremony held at the Muhammadu Buhari Square, Lokoja, Bello handed over to Ododo. Thousands of residents…
‘Do It Sharp Sharp’ – Another Nigerian Police Officer Caught On Camera Demanding Bribe From Motorist
A Nigerian police officer has been caught on camera demanding money from a car driver. The police officer captured in the viral video had insisted that the motorist would not leave unless he paid him the demanded bribe.…
BREAKING: Late Dowen College Pupil, Sylvester Oromoni Finally Laid To Rest Since November 2021
Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, a 12-year-old pupil of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos State, allegedly tortured by some senior students of the college was laid to rest on Saturday, January, 27, 2024 at the family's compound at…
McMahon resigns from TKO, WWE’s parent company amidst sexual assault allegations
WWE co-founder, Vince McMahon, resigned on Friday from his role as executive chairman of TKO, the parent group of the pro wrestling juggernaut, after a lawsuit accusing him of sexual misconduct. Former World…
BREAKING: Many Feared Killed As Soldiers, Gunmen Clash In Mangu
Many were reportedly killed when soldiers and gunmen clashed in two villages of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Saturday morning. The clash occurred after Governor Caleb Mutfwang relaxed the 24-hour…
Refund money spent for Grenada trip to Lagos purse – Funso Doherty tells Sanwo-Olu
Funso Doherty, a chartered accountant and politician in Lagos, has advised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to reimburse the Lagos State account for the funds spent on traveling from Grenada, adding that such expenses amount…
Defence minister orders corruption inquiry into naval chief Ogalla’s role in crude oil theft,…
The Federal Government has said it will begin an investigation into a coordinated oil bunkering scheme and multibillion-naira contract-splitting fraud allegedly perpetrated by the Chief of Naval Staff, Emmanuel…
NCAA Suspends Private Jet Operator’s License over Ibadan Crash-landing Incident
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has ordered the immediate suspension of the licence of Mattini Airline Services Limited, the private jet…
Ondo election: Trouble for Aiyedatiwa as Akeredolu’s loyalists declare support for ex-commissioner
There are strong indications that Ondo governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, may have a hard time winning the state’s forthcoming election scheduled for November 2024. This is even as prominent politicians of the All…
Aisha Achimugu speaks on controversy over 50th birthday party in Grenada
Aisha Achimugu, an Abuja-based businesswoman who shut down Grenada with her talk-of-the-town 50th birthday party, has spoken about the controversies surrounding the event. PREMIUM TIMES reported how Nigerian…
Teacher Flogs Student To Death In Lagos
A teacher at Araromi-Ilogbo Senior Secondary School, Oko-Afo, Badagry, Lagos, allegedly beat his student to death. The teacher simply identified as Oluwale reportedly beat the 16-year-old student, David Babadipo, on…
FCT Varsity A Glorified Secondary School – Wike
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has expressed disappointment over the existing infrastructural facilities at the Abuja University of Technology, Abaji which is still under construction. Wike, who stated this on Friday…
I’m Unapologetically A Feminist – Aisha Achimugu
Aisha Achimugu, Founder/President of SAM Empowerment Foundation (SEF), a non-governmental organisation, has urged women to support themselves like their male counterparts do. Achimugu said it was unfortunate that women do…
Despite Crossing 1,400/$, Experts Optimistic On Naira Rebound In 2024
Experts in the financial sector have posited that the current depreciation of naira can be arrested with improved oil production and an end to oil theft. Against the backdrop of the increasing foreign exchange rate, the…
We’ll Analyse 2024 Budget To Ensure There’s No Imbalance Against North – Ndume
Ali Ndume is a top-ranking senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing Borno South. In this interview with Daily Trust Saturday, he said he would not allow the North to be shortchanged, hinting that a…
I Will Be Your Leader Once You Join APC, Ganduje Tells Kwankwaso
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has reminded all and sundry especially the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso that once they defect to the…
Ayra Starr begs Sunny Ade for forgiveness for disrespecting him
Singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr has begged King o Juju Music, Sunny Ade to forgive her after she disrespectfully shook hand with the septuagenarian at an event. Ayra Starr is still…
Ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott sold $10 Billion worth of Amazon shares
MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon’s founder, Jeff Bezos, divested approximately $10 billion worth of Amazon shares last year, marking a significant financial move. Following the finalization of her divorce, Scott…
Billionaires banter: Otedola welcome to attempt corporate takeover, Dangote says
The President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said that his friend and billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, is welcome to attempt a corporate takeover of Dangote Cement. Dangote…
My biggest 2023 election lessons — Peter Obi
•How Tinubu can achieve positive results Mr. Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25, 2023 spoke with Ikechukwu Amaechi on the lessons of the…