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China announces $60bn financing for Africa
China will extend a total of $60 billion of financing to Africa, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced Monday. The financing will be provided in the form of government assistance as well as investment and financing by financial…
Overrated Political Clout, A ‘Major In The Minor’… Five Reasons Saraki Won’t…
At a public dialogue in Abuja organised by #NotTooYoungToRun movement on Thursday, Senate President Bukola Saraki formally announced his intention to run for the President in 2019 on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). By…
FACT CHECK: Did any court say the rule of law is subject to national interest?
President Muhammadu Buhari’s comment on the rule of law and national interest has generated vigorous debate about whether the president is mocking Nigeria’s constitution and its foundation or actually stating the obvious. While…
I Regret Not Giving Men Chance and Getting Pregnant When I Was Younger – Linda Ikeji
Wish I were younger...would get pregnant every year for the next four years back to back! Lol. It's been such an amazing experience so far. #Joy! - Those were the touching words of Nigerian female blogger Linda Ikeji who is currently…
Capital Market Fraud: Okumagba, other BGL officials know fate Wednesday
Top executives of BGL Group and its subsidiaries will on Wednesday know their fate, as the Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja has fixed September 5 for ruling on various applications brought before it over alleged capital…
I’m Ready To Return To The Classroom – Goodluck Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed his readiness to return to the classroom if offered such opportunity, especially at the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt. Jonathan disclosed this yesterday while…
Fashion is art- BamBam fires back at critics of her AMVCA dress
Big Brother Naija star, BamBam, whose outfit to the 2018 edition of the AMVCA which was held on Saturday at Eko Hotels and Suites became a controversial topic across social media platforms, has fired back at her critics. BamBam who…
Nicki Minaj suffers major wardrobe malfunction at Made In America festival (video)
Rap Queen, Nicki Minaj, who headlined the Made In America festival in Philadelphia, Pennsylvanian on Sunday, suffered a major wardrobe malfunction, as she accidentally flashed her boobs when her tiny velvet costume spread open. Minaj…
14-year-old boy arrested for raping mentally-challenged woman
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested alongside five others, for reportedly raping a mentally-challenged woman at Umunze in the Orumba South Government Area of Anambra state, and also abducting her three-year-old child. The …
Nigerian ladies fight over boyfriend who bought one an iphone 7
Some Nigerian ladies took to Facebook to fight over their boyfriend, Wiz Las who reportedly bought one an iPhone 7 and also declared his love publicly for her on her birthday. The fight between the Nigerian ladies, Loveth Onyeneke…
Southern, Northern Leaders Warn Against Removal Of Seiyefa, DSS DG
The Southern and Northern Leaders and Elders Forum has raised the alarm over purported plans by some cabals in the presidency to remove Matthew Seiyefa, the Acting Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS). In a…
2019: Lagos APC Insist On Direct Primary
The Lagos State chapter of APC said on Sunday that it would not change its position on the use of direct primary in the selection of its candidates for the 2019 general elections. Speaking exclusively to Daily Independent, Alhaji Tunde…
‘Homosexuality is a crime in Nigeria and ought to remain so’ – Donald Duke
Former Governor of Cross River State and Presidential aspirant, Donald Duke, has clarified the homosexuality comment credited to him while on a recent interview with Falz and Laila on the viral show ‘On The Couch’. Donald Duke who…
Police arrested us because Allah destined it — Robbery suspects
Two robbery suspects, Hussaini Usman Dikko and Usman Umar, who were arrested by the Niger State Police Command claimed that Allah destined it. The robbery suspects who were reportedly robbing residents of Wawa, New Bussa, when they…
2019: ADP raises alarm over alleged death threat to Lagos guber aspirant
The Action Democratic Party (ADP), Lagos State Chapter, has raised an alarm over what it described as a death threat to its aspirant, Mr Babatunde Olalere Gbadamosi popularly known as BOG on a live TV show by the spokesman of APC in…
Federal government okays $1.3 billion for five critical projects – Minister
The Federal Government has set aside 1.3 billion dollars (about N468 billion) from the National Sovereign Investment Fund to finance five critical infrastructure projects. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed,…
Soldier stabs undergraduate over debt in Lagos
The family of a 27-year-old undergraduate student of the Lagos State Polytechnic, Abraham Enebeli, has demanded justice after he was allegedly stabbed by a soldier. PUNCH Metro learnt that Abraham was allegedly stabbed in the Ijegun area…
CAC to register business names in six hours
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) said it was working towards deploying a more robust application to ensure registration of businesses within four to six hours even as it was working towards self-generation of certificates.…
Dangote emerges most valuable brand in Nigeria
Nigeria’s Dangote has emerged the most valuable brand among the top 50 brands in Nigeria for 2018 which were unveiled at the weekend in Lagos. This is coming barely three months after the brand was adjudged the most admired brand of…
Red card: Marcus Rashford’s naive – Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho labelled Marcus Rashford as “naive” after the Manchester United striker was sent off for a headbutt in his side’s 2-0 win at Burnley on Sunday. Rashford saw red when Burnley defender Phil Bardsley appeared to kick out…
2019: Abia youths buy nomination form for ex-Governor Orji Kalu
Ahead of the 2019 general elections, about 7,000 youths are currently contributing N1,000 each to buy the nomination form for former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, to contest for Abia North senatorial seat. The youths,…
A Woman To Die For…Will Town Lady, Gail Fajembola, Ever Marry?
You could be forgiven for mistaking Gail Fajembola for a goddess. When she speaks, her words leap from her lips to meld with the rosy glow of her face; then there is the ambrosial scent from her hair which enticingly complements her…
Direct primaries: APC state chairmen, Oshiomhole on collision course
Opponents of the direct primary method announced by the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress have started mobilising state chairmen and other stakeholders to resist moves to foist the method on the states. Towards…
PFAs invest N11.36bn in infrastructure, eye airport projects
The Pension Funds Administrators have continued to raise their investments in infrastructure even as they move to extend their investment tentacles to the nation’s airports as assets under their management increase, NIKE POPOOLA reports…