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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Wednesday warned political parties against engaging in electioneering before the end of the year. The Chairman of the electoral body, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, gave the warning at a…

Forte Oil says it has plans to sell some of its Nigerian assets and shut down its operations in Ghana. In a notice to investors on Wednesday, the company, which is owned by Femi Otedola, said it will end its upstream and power…

Nigerians doing business with China will no longer have to worry too much about sourcing for dollars. This is a highlight of the execution of a bilateral currency swap agreement between the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the…

Despite the subtle clash of interests raging in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of its planned national congress scheduled to hold in June, it is unlikely that any members of the party would contest with President…

The federal executive council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N18.874 billion for the repair and maintenance works on the third mainland bridge in Lagos. The sum is part of the N99.01billion approved for the repair and construction of…

Fuelled by Mohamed Salah’s astonishing feats and inspired by Jurgen Klopp’s tactical mastery, Liverpool are ready to launch a new golden era after sealing their return to the Champions League final. For the first time in 11 years,…

Donald Trump reimbursed his long-time lawyer Michael Cohen for a $130,000 payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani said Wednesday, appearing to contradict the president’s own statements on the…

Two of Bollywood’s greatest stars, Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor, will share a screen together for the first time in almost three decades when comedy “102 Not Out” is released Friday. The movie, directed by Umesh Shukla, sees…

Information just reaching Daily Sun indicates that embattled Sen. Dino Melaye has arrived in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, where he is billed to be arraigned by the Nigeria Police. The embattled senator had, on Wednesday, been…

Kannywood actress Hauwa Maina is dead. She died at a Kano hospital Wednesday night. Confirming the death, popular Kannywood actor, Ali Nuhu said the celebrity died at the hospital after an illness. “Yes Hauwa Maina is dead,”…

A young lady simply identified as @chantaydlams on Twitter took to the platform to share photos of her sister who was badly beaten by a taxi driver. She expressed her pain through the platform narrating the sad story of how the whole…

The police in Lagos have arrested a middle-aged woman, Mary Henry, for allegedly abducting two children in the Yaba area of the state. The suspect, who lives on Akanni Street, Somolu, was reportedly caught with the kids – Mukaila…

White House lawyer Ty Cobb is leaving his position, and a lawyer who represented former President Bill Clinton during his impeachment process is joining President Donald Trump's legal team as it adopts a more adversarial posture toward…

The military is investigating why an aging cargo plane making its final military flight nosedived into a Georgia highway on Wednesday, killing all nine people on board. The Puerto Rico Air National Guard WC-130 was flying from…

Investments in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have taken an upward spin. Take the recent commitment of 1 billion USD to the sector on the part of the Federal Government for example. Such outlook on a sector hitherto starved of public…

Big Brother Naija winner Miracle has been called out by a female fan on social media for showing off Benz after deceiving poor fans to spend their hard earned money to vote for him. According to her, Miracle and his brother deceived…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday inaugurated a five-man committee to conduct the governorship primary that will produce its flagbearer ahead of July 14 governorship election in Ekiti State. Nasarawa State Governor,…

An Asaba policeman, Inspector Haruna Japhet, who vowed to reduce two young men to ‘nothing’ for pleading with them to stop brutalising a commercial tricycle rider has pleaded for forgiveness. According to the good Samaritan, Prince…

An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court yesterday remanded a businessman, Agboola Alabi, 24, over alleged rape and impregnating a 15-year-old girl. Chief Magistrate P. E. Nwaka ordered Alabi to be remanded in Kirikiri Prisons, while the…

•Jumps from 5th floor A man, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, yesterday committed suicide at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. He reportedly jumped from the fifth floor. Sources said the victim, aged…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has arrested one Felix Idowu for allegedly impersonating its Acting Chairman, Mr Ibrahim Magu. In a statement, Spokesman of the commission, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, said the…

•Secondus, Anenih, Dokpesi, others listed as beneficiaries THE Federal Government has amended the $2.1 billion arms funds diversion charge against former  National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd) and others. In…

•Okays N1.67 billion for Lagos –Kano narrow gauge equipment •Panel to review East-West road The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N143.2 billion contracts for construction of roads and bridges across the country.…

Cristiano Ronaldo is not one to shy away from flaunting it if he has got it.  The Real Madrid forward who is set to partake in another UEFA Champions league final after his team hit the final edging out Bayern Munich Tuesday, is equally…