Ondo community gets electricity after 10-year blackout
William Akinlade, halu of Ode-Aye, a community in Ondo state, has commended the management of Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) for the restoration of electricity to the town. The community…
2019: No vacancy in Aso Villa till 2023 – Buba Marwa tells Atiku Abubakar
The former Military Governor of Lagos State, rtd. Gen. Buba Marwa, said that all those eyeing to occupy Aso Presidential Villa should wait till 2023, as President Muhammadu Buhari would be returned to power in 2019.…
You’re better trained, equipped and must defeat Boko Haram, Buratai tells soldiers
The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has urged troops prosecuting the counter-terrorism operation in the North-east to be wary of Boko Haram’s increasing misinformation propaganda. In a Christmas and New Year…
Presidency berates PDP over allegation that Muhammadu Buhari relooted $322 million Sani Abacha loot
The Presidency last night chided the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over its allegation that President Muhammadu Buhari was relooting the $322 million recovered from Switzerland by his government. This…
Mobile porting activities decline by 53 per cent – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission has reported a decline of 53 percent in mobile number portability activities by telecommunications operators The data which covers the past two years shows that the industry…
2019 elections in North-East to be determined by security – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated its readiness to hold next year’s general elections, clarifying, however, that the conduct of the polls in security-challenged places in the…
Man kills brother while celebrating court judgment
A man identified as Mr Chinedu Okeke has killed his younger brother, Celestine, while celebrating a court judgment in a protracted land tussle which favoured his village. It was gathered that a recent Appeal Court…
Paul Pogba owes a debt to Manchester United – Paul McGrath
Paul Pogba “owes a debt to Manchester United”, says Paul McGrath, with a World Cup winner needing to prove that he can be relied upon. Having starred for France en route to securing global glory over the summer,…
Woman rescued 32 years after kidnap
An Argentine woman kidnapped 32 years ago as a teenager has been found alive and well in Bolivia following a joint investigation between the two countries, Argentine police said Wednesday. Now 45, the woman was…
FCT residents bemoan decline in gift giving, goodwill messages
Some FCT residents have expressed concerns over the declining culture of gift giving and sending of personalised Christmas messages to families and loved ones. Most respondents, who spoke, said that unlike previous years,…
Luka Modric adds Croatian sportsman of the year to his 2018 collection
Luka Modric added to his collection of awards after a successful 2018 when he was named Croatian sportsman of the year on Wednesday. Sandra Perkovic, five times European champion in discus, won the women’s award.…
Lawmakers who booed Muhammadu Buhari behaved like animals – Itse Sagay
Professor Itse Sagay, SAN, Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), on Wednesday said senators and members of the House of Representatives, who booed President Muhammadu Buhari when…
NNPC posts N9.85bn trade surplus for September
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation,(NNPC) says it made a trading surplus of N9.85 billion in September 2018. The Corporation disclosed this in its monthly financial and operation report released in Abuja,…
Lagos will grow by 4% to $136b in 2019 – IMF
Lagos State economy would grow by four per cent in 2019, the Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, said. Ambode, who spoke at separate meetings on Tuesday in an address he delivered to the state’s foremost social clubs –…
Leicester’s win against Manchester City excites Wilfred Ndidi
Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is excited about Leicester City’s 2-1 victory over defending champions Manchester City at the King Power Staduim on Wednesday. On his twitter handle @ndidi25, the Super Eagles player wrote…
Militant group threatens to disrupt 2019 election
A new militant group known as War Against Niger Delta Exploitation (WANDE) has threatened to disrupt the 2019 elections if its demands on the development of the Niger Delta region were not met by the Federal…
No One Plans A Divorce – Ubi Franklin
CEO of Made Men Music Ubi Franklin might just be going through a tough stage in his life this season. The triplemg boss has been separated from his actress wife Lilian Esoro for a while and they’ve been on the…
‘You ought to be in jail’ — Buhari campaign ‘bombs’ Atiku
President Muhammadu Buhari Campaign Organisation (PMBCO) removed the gloves Wednesday night to engage Atiku Abubakar bare-knuckle and lash him over his attack on Buhari, who he had blamed for Nigeria’s slow system in…
Billionaire businessman, Arthur Eze buys 2019 Rolls Royce
Billionaire businessman, Arthur Eze, recently bought a 2019 Rolls Royce. The founder of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, got a nice Christmas gift. The 2019 Rolls Royce which cost at least $400,000, is one of the most expensive cars out…
Boko Haram: 167 policemen deployed to Northeast didn’t abscond – Police
The Nigerian Police Force has denied that 167 police officers deployed to Northeast to help in the fight against Boko Haram absconded. There have been reports that 157 absconded from deployment to Northeast to…
Benue Govt. impounds 105 cows over open grazing
The Benue State Livestock Guards has impounded 105 cows and four sheep caught grazing openly near Akawe Torkula College of Advanced and Professional Studies, Makurdi. Confirming the development, Commander of the…
Obasanjo visits his 91-year-old former teacher
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday evening, paid a visit to his 91-year-old former teacher and mentor, Mr James Popoola, who taught him English language. A statement by Obasanjo’s media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, made available…
DSS returns Aisha Buhari’s ADC to Police
The Department of State Services (DSS) said it had returned Mr Sani Baba-Inna, Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, to the Police. Mr Peter Afunanya, Public Relations Officer of the service…
I differ with Amosun on Ogun’s next governor – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday said he and Governor Ibikunle Amosun differ regarding who becomes the next governor of Ogun State comes May 2019. Although Obasanjo and Amosun are in agreement that…