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TWENTY-THREE House of Representatives members under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may soon defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), it was learnt yesterday. The lawmakers are aggrieved by alleged plans by their…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted possibilities of thunderstorms and rainfall activities over most parts of the country on Wednesday. NiMet’s Weather Outlook by…

Minister for Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has said that the Federal Government is negotiating a six-billion dollar loan with the Chinese government to complete the Ibadan to Kano rail track. Amaechi made this known on Tuesday in…

The Federal Government has approved the immediate deportation of 36 Indians and 2 Democratic People’s Republic of Korea nationals with immediate effect. The Minister of Interior, retired Lt.- Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, disclosed this…

Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, has forwarded an appropriation bill of approximately N10 billion to the state house of assembly for approval. This comes a month to the end of his administration. Kayode Fayemi, governor-elect…

The Osun state government has released N19.8 billion for the payment of salaries of workers and pensioners. This is coming 11 days to the governorship election. In statement on Tuesday, Bola Oyebamiji, Osun state commissioner of…

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced that it would hold presidential election on October 5 and 6 respectively. In a statement disclosed on Tuesday by the party’s national Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, PDP stated that its…

Razak Jaiyeola, president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), says the achievements of Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of Lagos state, are visible. Jaiyeola said this when he and  Rufai Mohammed, president of the…

The senator representing Delta senatorial district on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ovie Omo-Agege and former National Secretary of NUPENG, Chief Frank Ovie Kokori, on Tuesday charged Urhobo nation, Delta State to…

Rob Shuter, MTN’s Chief Executive Officer, has said Africa isn’t yet ready for next-generation 5G network. According to Shuter, the continent could be ready for the technology, probably in five years from now. Reuters quoted…

Abiola Ajimobi, Governor of Oyo State, is backing Joseph Tegbe, a Partner and Head of the Technology Advisory practice of KPMG, to succeed him, but SaharaReporters understands this is not primarily because Ajimobi considers him the best…

A Wuse Zone 6 Chief Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, sentenced one Abubakar Ali, slated to get married on October 1, to three months in prison. Ali was charged with conspiracy, trespass, and house-breaking, offences he admitted…

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Moscow and Beijing plan to use their own national currencies more often in trade deals as Russia’s relations with the West deteriorate. “The Russian and Chinese sides confirmed their…

President Rodrigo Duterte of Philippines on Tuesday, dared military officers, allegedly disgruntled over his order to revoke an amnesty granted to an opposition senator, to launch a coup against him. Duterte said he was not afraid of…

The Federal Government said states must clear the backlog of salaries and other related staff arrears before they would be able to access the remaining 2.69 billion dollars Paris Club Refund. The Director of Information, Federal…

A British multi-millionaire allegedly claimed £2.5million lottery payout with a fake ticket nine years ago, and he is now being charged with fraud by false representation. Edward Putman, 53, from Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, was…

Popular Nigerian comedian Basketmouth has called out the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) over breaking of passengers’ checked-in luggage. Basketmouth urged the aviation company to caution their staff from breaking into…

Nollywood actress Daniella Okeke has just revealed that she is ready to speak on alleged affair with Apostle Suleiman. Daniella Okeke, who was once accused of having a sexual relationship with married pastor, Apostle Johnson…

Femi Otedola, a businessman and Chairman of Forte Oil PLC, has “accepted” the offer of a governorship ticket by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to Dele Momodu, Publisher of Ovation magazine, Otedola “personally confirmed”…

Real Madrid star, Marcelo has been given a four-month prison term, as he becomes the latest player to be charged with using offshore accounts to shelter income from image rights. The 30 yer old Brazilian has accepted a four-month…

Wizkid’s second baby mama, Binta Diallo who has been coming after the singer for some days now over his avoidance of Daddy Duty, has revealed how Wizkid family begged her not to sue him to avoid issues with immigration. This time…

Bheki Cele, South African minister of police, has disclosed that 20,336 murders were recorded in the country from 2017 to 2018 period. According to NAN, Cele said South Africa is close to being a war zone while commenting on the…

Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says he will never do or say anything to demean the people of Osogbo in Osun state. While speaking at the palace of Ataoja of Osogbo, Jimoh Olanipekun on…

Reports on the plot to stop Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of Lagos, in 2019 have been dismissed by stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state — but emerging signs show he is fighting for his political life.…