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The house of representatives has proposed that smart card readers must be used for accreditation before elections are conducted in any polling unit. The proposal is contained in a bill which seeks to amend the provisions of the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested a pastor over an alleged N1.8 billion contract scam. Wilson Uwujaren, spokesman of the commission, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. He…

Three truckloads of ammunition were on Wednesday intercepted at Balogun village, along the Igbogila-Ilara Road, Ogun State. The General Officer Commanding, 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Enobong Udoh, during a press…

On assumption of Office in May 2015, the Akinwunmi Ambode-administration was confronted with a huge traffic situation that was further compounded by the activities of criminals taking advantage of the situation to rob commuters and…

A Catholic Church archdiocese in the US state of Minnesota reached a $210 million settlement Thursday with hundreds of victims of clergy abuse, resolving a years-long battle.The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, which filed for…

The Gwandu Local Government Area of Kebbi says suspected robbers have stolen over N9m meant for the payment of April salary of workers of its health and agriculture departments.The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Chairman of the…

•You’re a mushroom party – OkorochaThe National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Chief Victor Oye, on Thursday, asked the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, to stay away from APGA.He described the overtures allegedly…

The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has asked banks to provide a list of unscrupulous customers ahead of the 2019 general elections.A statement by the EFCC Spokesman, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren,…

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are returning hundreds of wedding gifts believed to be worth more than £7m. Following strict palace guidelines, royal aides are trying to stop companies from using the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex in…

Newly married ex-Most Beautiful Girl In Nigerian, Iheoma Nnamdi is set to finally take her obnoxious event planner, Adenike Balogun of Diamond events to court over the shambolic breakdown of events at her wedding, one would wonder why a…

To celebrate her new age, she has shared new photos with BN as well as a few words to her fans. She wrote: Quote In any circumstance we find ourselves, let’s keep having good focus, in the goal we want to achieve. It’s not…

Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has reduced by 67 per cent the charges to be paid for the repurchase of acquired land at the government owned university in Ojo. He slashed the charges from N3.9million to N1.2million because of…

•Party: why convention date is June 23 •’Tinubu panel making progress’ THE endorsement of former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole by President Muhammed Buhari for the All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman has not shut…

An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court yesterday remanded a businessman, Ebuka Eze, 27, in prison for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl he met on Facebook. Eze will remain in custody pending legal advice from the Director of Public…

•Tax revenue expands by 51 per cent Nigeria’s exports appreciated by 59.9 per cent between 2016 and 2017, the Federal Government said yesterday. Tax revenue jumped by 51 per cent last year. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and…

The ‘Not too young to run’ bill does not affect age limit of senators and governors in the country. This was disclosed by President Muhammadu Buhari who signed the bill into law on Thursday. The bill seeks to reduce age…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it resisted strong pressures to float the naira in order to save the country during the period of economic recession. Isaac Okoroafor, spokesman of the apex bank, made the remark on Wednesday at…

Frank Lampard has been appointed as coach of championship side Derby County. Lampard agreed on a three-year deal to take over at Pride Park in his first job in football management. The former Chelsea midfielder replaces Gary…

Nigeria’s Senate has commended the country’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Ambassador Olufemi Michael Abikoye for fostering bilateral and multilateral relations between Nigeria and Ghana describing him as a plus to President Muhammadu…

English Premier League giants Chelsea announced Thursday they had shelved plans for a new 60,000-seater stadium in London due to an “unfavourable investment climate”. “Chelsea Football Club announces today that it has put its new stadium…

President Muhammadu Buhari has formally accepted the disengagement of the Deputy Governor in charge of Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, with effect from July 15, 2018. In a letter dated May 24, 2018 and…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday advised Nigerian youths to postpone their presidential ambitions till after 2019. Buhari, who has declared his interest in seeking re-election during the 2019 elections, gave the advice shortly…

Mr. Wale Aboderin, Chairman of Punch Newspaper, has died. Punch Newspaper confirmed the death, saying it occurred at 6.05am on Wednesday after a heart…

In the aftermath of the public outcry which followed the N100m G-wagon birthday gift he gave wife, the House of Reps majority leader Femi Gbaja-Biamila has issued a statement to address the issues raised.. Below is the full…