Jesus Navas bids farewell to football career
Retiring Spanish football legend Jesus Navas tearfully bid farewell to his playing career on Monday with songs, chants and other tributes at a ceremony at Sevilla’s packed Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium. The…
Why NASS endorsed Tinubu’s creation of regional devt commissions – Akpabio
SENATE President, Godswill Akpabio, has said the 10th National Assembly (NASS) overwhelmingly supported the creation of regional developmental nexus for President Bola Tinubu to use in cascading empowerment to most…
Nnamdi Kanu’s release key to ending crime in Southeast – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has responded to recent remarks by Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, suggesting that the release of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, may not resolve insecurity in…
IGBO MAN OF THE YEAR: Igbo group kicks against choice of Umahi
A group, Concerned Igbo Elites Forum, has described the selection of Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi as the 2024 Igbo Man of the Year by Secretary-General of the Chidi Ibeh-led faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo as…
Akeredolu’s family criticizes naming uncompleted project after late governor
The family of the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has expressed dissatisfaction with the naming of an uncompleted project after him by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, describing the gesture as “premature and…
The President and his Honda-driving friend!
‘An open society that cannot protect many that are poor cannot defend few that are rich’ – JF Kennedy The point has been made by the President during his maiden Presidential Media Chat that his policies are…
God used Umahi to make me governor– Nwifuru
Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi says that God used the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi to make him the state’s governor in 2023. Nwifuru said this on Monday when both attended a empowerment programme by the member…
Tax reform bill: Withdraw threat against Tinubu – Presidency tells Bauchi gov
The presidency has hit back at Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State over his threat to President Bola Tinubu’s administration regarding the government’s push for the passage and implementation of the controversial…
Zambian man to divorce wife over photo of Chris Brown kissing her cheek
A 42-year-old man in Lusaka has decided to end his marriage after seeing a controversial photograph his wife took with American R&B superstar Chris Brown. Chris Brown who was recently in South Africa had the photo…
Salah, De Bruyne, Son 79 EPL stars nearing contract expiry
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah tops a notable list of 79 Premier League players who will be free to negotiate moves with foreign clubs from January 1. The Mirror reported on Monday that under the Bosman rule, players…
Those Asking Gov Yusuf To Stand Alone Want To Mislead Him –Kwankwaso
The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 election and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, says some people within the party are eyeing…
Forgive Wike’s utterances against you – Minister’s kinsmen beg Odili
…say Wike’s showmanship not good for Rivers devt Kinsmen of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Chief Nyesom Wike, have pleaded with the former governor of the state, Dr Peter Odili, to forgive…
Tinubu has the final say — NNPC speaks on reports of Mele Kyari’s exit
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has the final say on the alleged exit of…
Tinubu hails NNPCL over Warri Refinery reopening
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the reopening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), describing it as a significant achievement in 2024.…
JUST IN: Osun resident sentenced to death for stealing chicken regains freedom
Segun Olowookere, an Osun state resident who was sentenced to death by hanging for stealing a chicken and eggs in 2010, has been released from…
DSS Arrest Whistleblower Mahdi Shehu Over Claims Of French Military Base In Northwest Region
Mahdi Shehu, a Kaduna-based activist and political commentator, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) over a controversial viral video. The arrest, which occurred over the weekend, followed…
JUST IN: Fubara presents 2025 budget to four-member Rivers assembly
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, Monday presented a 2025 Appropriation Bill of N1.1 trillion to the three-man Victor Oko-Jumbo-led state House of Assembly. This marks…
BREAKING: FirstBank exits 100 Senior Staff members in major reorganizational shakeup
FirstBank, the oldest bank in Nigeria and part of FBN Holdings’ entities has exited close to 100 senior staff members in what our sources…
North-South Power, Axxela, and Stanbic Infrastructure Fund Consortium wins bid to acquire majority…
West Power and Gas Ltd (WPG), the parent company of Eko DisCo, Nigeria’s second-largest distribution company (DisCo), is close to…
World Bank releases $1.5 billion loan to Nigeria after subsidy removal, tax bills
The World Bank has disbursed a $1.5 billion loan to Nigeria under the Reforms for Economic Stabilisation…
Flight Disruptions: Sunset Airports’ Operations Extended To 10pm
As part of measures to address incidents of flight disruptions especially at airports without 24-hour operation, authorities in the aviation industry have agreed to extend operational hours to 10 pm at sunset…
FCMB Group Plc Announces Successful Completion of its Public Offer, raises ₦147.5 billion with 33%…
FCMB Group Plc (“FCMB Group” or the “Group”), a leading financial services group, is pleased to announce the successful…
No Agreement Of Power Sharing Between Atiku, Obi And Me –Kwankwaso
The former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has refuted rumours circulating recently that he reached an agreement with opposition presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic…
The brilliant life and troubled presidency of Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter was arguably the most enigmatic president of America’s post-World War II era. He died on Sunday afternoon in…