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President Muhammadu Buhari has said the recent gale of defections in the All Progressives Congress could not upset what he called the ‘super structure’ of the party. Buhari, who was addressing the party leaders during the National…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted indirect primary for all elective positions apart from the presidential election. The decision was taken at the 6th national executive committee (NEC) meeting of the party in Abuja on…

Senate President Bukola Saraki has declared his intention to run against President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. Buhari is seeking a second term on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Thursday at a…

Social media went into a frenzy when OBO and DMW boss Davido announced on his Twitter handle that he will be registering in the 2018 National Youth Service Corps. One would wonder what the superstar is going to do at the Iyana Ipaja…

Barcelona are confident they will sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United before transfer deadline. The English transfer window is closed, but the rest of Europe (except Italy) is still open for business. The summer window…

A 7 year old girl has confirmed to two housewives that she slept with their husbands. It has been discovered that two married men continually defiled a 7-year-old girl in their compound in Lagos after the girl opened up. The…

The recent activities of churches in Ghana could result in taxation by the government, President Akufo-Addo stated. The President speaking at a synod of the Global Evangelical church at the University of Ghana, remarked that the church…

The 57 suspected homosexuals, arrested by the officers attached to the Lagos State Police in Egbeda area of the state have been granted bail. They were arrested at the Kelly Ann hotel in Egbeda, Lagos state, last weekend, have been…

As the news broke Wednesday that MTN Nigeria has once more been penalised by another regulator in Nigeria, industry watchers have been wondering if the telecom giant will be able to overcome the challenges it has been faced with in the…

• Ogbeh: No excuse for loan default • Nigeria saves $800m from local rice production The federal government has disbursed N150 billion to local farmers under the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP) in…

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…