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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has told newsmen in Lagos yesterday that the Federal Government refused to pay the PDP back in its own coins because of its belief in the rule of law. According to him,…

The federal government has read the riot act to electricity distribution companies (Discos), which are the operators of its power network, to shape up or ship out. Essentially, the government has impressed it upon the Discos to improve…

Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, representing the Delta Central Senatorial District, has lambasted the House of Representatives for approving his suspension over alleged involvement in the invasion of the Senate chamber and mace snatching.…

Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived in Turin, to complete the formalities of his £105m transfer to Juventus from Real Madrid. Although the deal was announced on July 10, Ronaldo will have his medical with the Serie A champions on Monday.…

Super Eagles Star, Ahmed Musa, who was arguably Nigeria’s best player at the just concluded Russia 2018 World Cup has been shortlisted for the Goal of the Tournament Award by FIFA. A total of 169 goals were scored at the 2018 World…

The National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has urged Nigerians who believe in democracy not to be deterred by the outcome of Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti. Mr Secondus, in a statement by his…

An undaunted Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti State, has said he will not abscond from Nigeria when his immunity from criminal prosecution elapses in October. “He is not afraid of anything. What are they going to do to him. Is EFCC…

Seven out of the 12 Nigerian students detained on allegations of Cybercrime have been released in Benin Republic, says Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora. In a statement,…

A mid-size wagon ran into an ecstatic crowd welcoming the victory of Kayode Fayemi on Sunday morning, hitting a seven-year-old boy and leaving him ghastly wounded. Medical personnel were not optimistic about the boy’s high chances…

The Nigerian community in South Africa has expressed shock over the killing of another Nigerian, Mr Martin Ebuzoeme by unknown assailant in that country. The President of Nigerian Union in South Africa, Mr Adetola Olubola, confirmed…

The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) has ordered two companies owned by the Chief Executive Officer of Oando Plc, Mr. Wale Tinubu and his deputy, Mr. Mofe Boyo, to pay US$680 million (N244.8 billion) to Ansbury…

Niger State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Bello Muche, for allegedly killing his wife. Bello, from Gautan Fadama in Bagudo Local Government of Kebbi State, said he warned his wife,  Husse Ali, to stop sleeping around…

Finally! After the heartache and disappointment from the Nigerian crowd! Someone to put our minds at rest! Pogba danced Shaku Shaku on French National TV as he celebrates the newest feat in his career -  Winning the world's most…

Chris Okotie, general overseer of the Household of God Church, says God has asked him to tell the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to adopt him as consensus candidate in 2019. Okotie said this at…

The Presidency on Sunday descended heavily on the Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, over the result of the Saturday governorship election in the state, describing him as “a high-powered nothing.” The Senior Special Assistant…

France has won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, defeating Croatia 4-2 Mario Mandzukic scored an own-goal to open scoring, with referee Nestor Pitana awarding a penalty to Les Blues after a confirmation from the  the Video Assistant Referee…

When the President of the United States travels abroad ,monster military cargo planes like the bigger C-5 Galaxy and the C-17 Globemaster lll also fly along with the Air Force One to bring the presidential motorcades. During his…

Four years ago, there was jubilation in Aso Rock over the outcome of the governorship election in Ekiti state. Four years after, there is jubilation in Aso Rock over the outcome of another governorship election. It was PDP that…

The Kogi State Governor, Mr. Yahaya Bello, on Sunday led his Ebira compatriots resident in Ekiti State to a victory rally for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election, Dr. Kayode Fayemi.…

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday appealed to the residents to bear with the government over the inconveniences they might be experiencing from the ongoing multiple infrastructural projects across the state. Ambode…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC) on Sunday hinted that it is dusting off its shelves the case of the integrated poultry project against Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti state. The anti-graft agency filed the N1.3bn…

On Sunday, Kayode Fayemi was declared winner of the Ekiti  state governorship election, defeating Kolapo Olusola, the incumbent deputy governor of the state, who ran under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Call it the second coming of…

Supporters of Kayode Fayemi, governor-elect of Ekiti state, on Sunday rode motorcycles on the streets of Ado-Ekiti, capital of the state, to celebrate his victory. Fayemi defeated Kolapo Olusola, the incumbent deputy governor of the…

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has convicted three persons for defrauding a burea de change owner of $1.5million, thereby sentencing them to a jail term of 24 years collectively. The convicts are Umem Anita, Isa Hassan, and…