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The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) has embarked on the construction of the $120 million Bonny-Bono road. The road which will connect Bonny to Port Harcourt is slated for completion within 40 months. The company also plans…

Serena and Venus Williams will clash for the 30th time on Friday with a place in the last 16 of the US Open at stake. Six-time champion Serena eased into the third round encounter with a 6-2, 6-2 win over German world number 101 Carina…

Telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria has claimed that all dividends it paid to its shareholders between 2007 and 2015 were approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The telecoms company was reacting to the claim by the apex…

An electronic device implanted directly into the brain can detect, stop and even prevent epileptic seizures. In the study published in Science Advances, researchers at Cambridge’s department of engineering implanted the device into…

The Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim, has declared her interest in the Yobe State 2019 governorship election. Ibrahim’s ambition to occupy the Yobe State Government House, was disclosed by her Special…

Shares belonging to MTN have taken a big knock after sanctions by the Central Bank of Nigeria on allegations that the company illegally repatriated $8.1 billion. Early trading on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange saw the shares drop to…

More critics of US Donald Trump found themselves unblocked from his Twitter account on Wednesday, in keeping with a court ruling that he can’t shut out opposing viewpoints. A federal district court judge in May ruled that blocking…

The Concerned Citizens of Ikeja (CCI), has asked James Faleke, the House of Representatives member representing Ikeja federal constituency of Lagos, to return to Kogi where he comes from and contested for the deputy governor’s seat…

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), retired Col. Hameed Ali, has inaugurated a six-member investigative Committee to find out all those connected to the illegal importations of military wears. Ali announced this in a statement…

The management of GTBank Liberia has released another statement on the assault of its staff by the Managing Director of GTBank Liberia, Mr. Ayodeji David Bejide. The statement signed by GTBank Liberia's Head of Legal/Company Secretary…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday sought a new legislation against corrupt behaviour by political office holders. The acting chairman of the commission, Ibrahim Magu, said the move would serve as a…

Usain Bolt is set to get a first taste of competitive football on Friday in a much-hyped game, but the sprint superstar admits he is nervous with his fitness levels not up to scratch. The Jamaican is likely to be handed a 10 or 15…

British Prime Minister, Theresa May, says she had an excellent time in Nigeria and hopes to see increased trade and investment between Nigeria and the UK. She spoke with newsmen at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed…

A police sergeant has been killed by some youths suspected to be cult members at Emmanuel Olorunfemi and Oshunkeye streets in the Ifako-Ijaiye, Ogba area of Lagos State on Wednesday. According to Punch Metro, the irate youths were…

Nigerian lady has called out for help after the family of her fiance claimed she’s not a wife material just some few weeks to their wedding, which they have been planning for about 3 years. According to the lady, the family claimed she…

Just some few days back, a TV presenter and model, Emilia Samuel accused a filmmaker working for Linda Ikeji, Theo Ukpaa of rape. The lady claimed he raped her when she was 16. She claimed he might want to deny committing the act,…

Following his request for extension of time, the police have directed a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, to report for questioning on September 4, 2018 in respect of a petition against him. The force in a letter dated…

Super Eagles of Nigeria will brighten their chances to qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nation, not without out-playing British Bafana Bafana’s coach, Stuart Baxter’s new plot to stop them from securing the ticket. It was gathered…

Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has given the quest to advance the cause of peace and development in the Niger Delta as the reasons why he defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Uduaghan, who was governor on…

•Security chief gets access to wives Former Department of State Services (DSS) Director-General Lawal Daura, who has been in custody since August 7 when he was sacked, has been allowed access to his two wives and some associates, The…

Over 10, 000 tricycle operators loyal to the Kwankwasiyya Group and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday in Kano destroyed and openly burnt their red caps and formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).…

A former governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, has said  no fewer than 15 Igbo billionaires had been mobilised to fund the senatorial race of the widow of late Igbo leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, Bianca Ojukwu. He said the Igbo…

The UK Government has announced a new £70-million programme to create 100,000 jobs in Nigeria, says the Minister of State for Africa, Harriett Baldwin.Baldwin said this during a business event as part of the activities for Prime…

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has concluded plans to expand its Visa-On-Arrival counters at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos to accommodate the influx of foreigners arriving into the country through the airport.…