No federal university can survive without fee increment — Committee of VCs
The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNUs) has made it clear that it is no longer possible for any federal university in Nigeria to sustain…
FG Still Practicing Quasi-subsidy, Expect Fuel Price Hike – Oil Marketers
Nigerians have been told to expect another hike in the pump price of petrol. This is as a result of the rise in the cost of crude oil, coupled with the depreciation of…
JUST IN: Edo Deputy Governor, Shaibu Denied Access To Govt House Office
The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu on Monday was denied access to his office at the Government House in Benin, the state capital. It was learnt…
Some Power Brokers In Presidential Villa Plotting To Arrest Me For Criticising Tinubu Government –…
The spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign during the 2023 general elections, Daniel Bwala, has raised the alarm, saying some top people at the Presidential Villa in Abuja are planning…
Less than 40m Nigerians paying tax – RMAFC boss laments
The Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Muhammad Shehu, has said less than 40 million Nigerians are captured paying their taxes. He said this…
Obasanjo: Lagos Monarch Calls For Review Of Obaship To Avoid Denigration
A Lagos monarch, Onisabe of Igbobi-Sabe, His Royal Majesty, Oba Owolabi Adeniyi, Maforunyomi 1, has called for a review and reform of Obaship to avoid further…
Your appointments are lopsided – MURIC tells Tinubu
An appeal has gone to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that all regions, faiths and sections benefit from political appointments…
Mambilla: EFCC traces ‘suspicious payment’ to Agunloye’s bank account
Olu Agunloye, former minster of power at the centre of a $6 billion build, operate and transfer (BOT) contract controversy, has been quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the affair.…
The day ‘General Obasanjo’ resurfaced in Oyo Alaafin
Let me begin by making a distinction here. Nigeria’s military acknowledges two Obasanjos in its records. One has been retired for nearly 45 years now, while the other was at best a toddler when the older disengaged…
Mohbad’s death: Over 250,000 sign petition to ban Marlian Music
More than 250,000 people have called for the ban of Marlian Records, the music label owned by Naira Marley, following the death of Mohbad. Mohbad, before his death, was in a faceoff with Naira Marley, his former…
At 2.66tn, Currency in Circulation Hits Record High in 2023
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that currency in circulation increased to N2.66trillion in August from N2.6trillion in July amid…
‘Forgive my husband’ – Obasanjo’s wife begs Obas, Yoruba
Wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Taiwo, has begged all Yoruba worldwide to forgive her husband over his statement at Iseyin, Oyo state during Friday’s inauguration of projects executed by the state…
Messi-less Miami crushed 5-2 in Atlanta
Inter Miami rested Lionel Messi and suffered their first defeat since the Argentine joined the club, with a 5-2 hammering at Atlanta United damaging their playoff hopes on Saturday. Messi had not made the trip to…
I wept when told to inherit five wives of predecessor – Oba Aladesuru
Onigede of Igede Ekiti, Oba James Aladesuru II, who turned 90 recently, shares his 64-year experience on the throne with ABIODUN NEJO Turning 90 is no mean feat. Did you ever think you would join the…
#PEPT: Witches And Wizards Send Strong Warning To Peter Obi And Atiku
A group, White Witches and Wizards Association of Nigeria has advised the presidential candidates of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party…
Fresh hike in price of rice looms over scarcity of paddy
There are fresh indications on the imminent hike in the price of rice – considered as the most common staple food…
Trump says it was ‘my decision’ to try to overturn 2020 election results
Former President Donald Trump said that he received counsel from numerous people shortly after the 2020 election but that it…
Marketers eye fresh fuel price hike as crude hits $94
The rise in the cost of crude oil, coupled with the depreciation of the naira against the United States dollar, might lead to a hike in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, oil marketers…
CBN’s top officials on tightrope as special investigation peaks
• Investigators embark on lifestyle audit of top executives • Emefiele resigns ahead of Cardoso’s nomination, says report • Deputy govs, other top…
We’ve Spent N4trn On Roads, Inherited Projects Worth N14trn – Umahi
Minister of Works, Engineer Dave Umahi, has said the current administration inherited at least N14 trillion worth of 2,604 road projects covering 18,000 kilometers from the Muhammadu Buhari-led government. He stated this at…
Bayelsa Disagrees With NNPCL Over 13% Derivation Funds Sharing
The Bayelsa State Government has faulted the sharing of the 13% derivation fund by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), saying as a limited liability company, it was supposed to produce and…
‘Baseless and false’ — Agunloye refutes Obasanjo’s allegations on Mambilla power project
Olu Agunloye, former minister of power and steel, has denied the recent allegations against him about the Mambilla power project. In a recent interview with TheCable, former President Olusegun Obasanjo challenged…
Tinubu appoints Hakeem Muri Okunola as Principal Secretary
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Hakeem Muri Okunola as his principal secretary, a statement from the presidency on Sunday confirmed. Prior to this appointment, Muri Okunola held the position of Head of Civil…
Man escapes death as two buildings collapse in Lagos
* LASBCA to remove buildings A male adult narrowly escaped death when he fell from the topmost floor, following a collapse of two…