I served EFCC with court processes, says lawyer involved in suit seeking Oshiomhole’s arrest
Being gay ‘Is God’s greatest gift to me’ - Apple CEO
Apple CEO Tim Cook has declared that he is gay. Speaking during an interview with CNN’s Christian Amanpour, Cook stated that being gay is God’s greatest gift to him and revealed getting a lot of feedback from kids who read about his sexual orientati…
Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari meets INEC chairman amid President’s certificate controversy
Al-Mustapha also blames military for failure to submit credentials for 2019 presidential poll
PDP to Buhari: present your certificate to INEC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged President Muhammadu Buhari to show proof of his vaunted integrity by presenting his academic documents to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and put to an end his certificate saga. The…
2019 Election: Questions over Donald Duke’s ‘missing’ NYSC certificate
Details emerged yesterday, that, of the 79 candidates vying for the 2019 presidential election, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificates of ex-Governor Donald Duke (Social Democratic Party) and Dr. Olusegun Mimiko (Zenith Labou…
Release Buhari’s credentials to INEC, Fayose’s spokesman writes chief of defence staff
What Messi, Ronaldo’s absence have done to EL Clasico – La Liga president
La Liga president, Javier Tebas says EL Clasico will lose nothing despite the absence of Barcelona star, Lionel Messi and Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo. Barcelona will take on Real Madrid in the first EL Clasico clash this season in the La Lig…
INEC, EFCC independent under Buhari – Presidency
Presidency has reacted to claims that President Muhammadu Buhari influences major agencies in the country, especially the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Presidential spokesman…
One of the benefits of Chinese investments is the university they’re building in Daura -Amaechi
Minimum wage: Economic management team, governors meet on Monday
Members of the Economic Management Team will on Monday meet state governors on the issue of new National Minimum Wage. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, disclosed this in an interview with State House correspondents at the Presiden…
We’ll sustain delivery of quality infrastructure to boost investments, businesses – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will sustain the delivery of quality infrastructure across the country for investments and businesses to thrive. The president made this known when he received representatives of Trade Associations …
President Buhari calls America, Europe’s attention to biggest problem facing Africa now
‘Go to court if in doubt of any candidate’s claim’ — INEC chairman reacts to criticisms on Buhari’s credentials
Let’s stop deceiving ourselves, Nigerian banks not ready to fund infrastructure -Fashola
Rohr robbed in Asaba, Super Eagles coach urges return of valuables
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, was robbed by pickpockets after the Aiteo Cup Final between Enugu Rangers and Kano Pillars. Rangers came from three goals down to draw 3-3, before eventually winning 4-3 on penalties. Rohr watched the gam…
Ibe Kachikwu becomes U.S. citizen, bags multiple awards (PHOTO)
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, was on Thursday, conferred with multiple honours, including honorary citizenship of the State of Georgia in the U.S. Kachikwu was also conferred with honorary doctorate degree by the Trinity Inte…
President Buhari offers free Cataract surgery to 270 persons in Nasarawa state
President Muhammadu Buhari’s “Restore Vision Project” is offering free cataract surgery to more than 270 visually impaired persons in Nasarawa State in collaboration with the state Ministry of Health. Dr James Ajige, a Consultant Ophthalmologist at …
FIFA opposed to La Liga plans for game in USA - Infantino
FIFA are opposed to La Liga’s plans to stage the match between Barcelona and Girona later this season in the United States, Gianni Infantino confirmed on Friday. “Following a request of guidance from the Spanish FA, US Soccer and CONCACAF…the counci…
Fresh batch of stranded Nigerians return from Libya
The National Emergency Management Agency has received another batch of 149 stranded Nigerians from Libya. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the returnees arrived at the Cargo Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at about …
UNIJOS under siege, hostile communities attacking students, staff, ASUU cries out
Following continued killing, maiming of students and members of staff as well as the destruction of property worth millions of naira whenever there is crisis in Jos, Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, University of Jos chapter, has called f…
Traditional rulers task FG on reconstruction of Lagos-Seme Expressway
Traditional rulers in Badagry communities, have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to give a directive on reconstruction of Lagos-Seme Expressway to facilitate easy movement of people. They made the plea at the official handover of the new Econo…
Man who climbs Mast in Yola undergoing psychiatric test – Police
The Adamawa Police Command said on Thursday that the 25-year-old man, Lawan Faro, who climbed a 40 metres high Mast in Yola, is undergoing psychiatric evaluation. Faro mounted the mast on Wednesday to protest current hardship in the country and vow…
"We’re winning battle against Okorocha"
Spokesperson of the Coalition of Imo State All Progressives Congress, APC, stakeholders known as Imo Allied Forces, Theodore Ekechi, yesterday said that the ongoing political battle between the coalition and Governor Rochas Okorocha was achieving it…
BREAKING: Five NYSC members, passengers kidnapped in Imo
Unidentified gunmen on Wednesday kidnapped five National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who were travelling to their orientation camps in Akwa Ibom and Rivers states. Two other passengers on the bus conveying the corps members were also kidnappe…
Atiku declares paltry N20m yearly income
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, believed to be a multi-billionaire has declared a paltry yearly personal income of N20 million. The shocking revelation was contained in the credentials that Atiku filed with the …
2019 Election: My credentials still with military, Buhari tells INEC
About 70 out of the 91 political parties are presenting presidential candidates that will participate in the 2019 Presidential elections. Our source gathered from the FCT office of the Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday, reported …
N30,000 minimum wage not feasible even if public office holders sacrifice their pay — Femi Adeshina
Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, says N30,000 as minimum wage for civil servants is not feasible. The Nigerian Labour Congress has been at loggerheads with the federal government over a demand for an increase in the minimum wage. Labour has rej…
Five NYSC members kidnapped on way to camp
Some gunmen on Wednesday kidnapped five members of the National Youth Service Corps who were travelling to their orientation camps in Akwa Ibom and Rivers states. Two other passengers on the bus conveying the corps members were also kidnapped. The f…
Buhari has not performed - PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) insisted yesterday that President Muhammadu Buhari has not performed. Party spokesman Kola Ologbodiyan, in a statement, said: “We know that President Buhari is eager to stuff up his false performance claims ahead o…
‘My husband cannot satisfy me in bed - Woman laments’
A housewife, Hauwa Adamu, has implored a Mararaba Upper Area Court, Nasarawa State, to dissolve her marriage to Isyaku Na’Allah, over alleged inability to satisfy her sexually. Hauwa alleged that her husband had never satisfied her sexually. “He onl…
'I can’t remember the year I was appointed' - Perm Sec facing N14 million theft charge
Ex-Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour Mr. Clement Iloh yesterday told an Ikeja Special Offences Court that he could not remember the date or year he was appointed as a permanent secretary. Iloh is facing trial for allegedly stealing N14…
NYSC extends deadline for registration till tomorrow
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has extended the deadline for registration of corps members at the various camps to tomorrow, especially for newly mobilised University of Ilorin (Unilorin) graduates. According to Mr. Kunle Akogun, Director of Co…
2019 Election: 84 million Nigerians eligible to vote
More than 84 million Nigerians are eligible to vote in next year’s general election, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu said yesterday. He spoke when he received a delegation of the African Union (AU). The…
Buhari running on records - SGF
President Muhammadu Buhari’s scorecard took the spot yesterday at various events by government officials in the countdown to the February 2019 presidential election. Responding to the request in various quarters for the campaign to be issue-based, S…
IGP summons top Akwa Ibom PDP leaders over ‘destruction of Buhari’s campaign materials’
Real reason Man Utd fear selling Pogba revealed
The reason Manchester United chiefs are unwilling to sell midfielder, Paul Pogba has surfaced. Pogba has been heavily linked with a move to La Liga champions, Barcelona for the past few months. The 25-year-old reportedly agreed to a deal ‘in princip…
2019: Voting for Buhari will return power to South-West in 2023, says Fashola
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing , Babatunde Fashola , on Thursday , urged the people of South- West to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 elections to guarantee a return of power to the region in 2023. The minister stated this …
Don’t go to courts if you want peace, says CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Walter Onnoghen has said that any party to any dispute who desires peace should not approach the courts. Justice Onnoghen also said that arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution, are the true means by which p…
Belgium take outright top spot in new FIFA rankings
Belgium have edged ahead of France to take outright top spot in FIFA’s world rankings released on Thursday. Tiny Gibraltar were the biggest risers, thanks to their first two competitive wins this month. Belgium and France had been tied at the top la…
You have sent out a very bad signal to the world, Okorocha replies APC
The governor of Imo State Chief Rochas Okorocha, has said that the Acting National Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Congress, APC, Mallam Lanre Issa Onilu has sent out a very bad signal to the world. Okorocha reacting to Issa Onilu statement …
Nobody will remove Oshiomhole, we will stop it – Senator Omo-Agege
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege representing Central senatorial district, Delta State, in the Senate, Thursday, declared that nobody would remove Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as National Chairman of the party, saying: “We will resist it and it will fail.” Beside…
Successive govts did little to improve airport terminals, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday again took a swipe at his predecessors, saying they did little to increase passenger handling capacity or airport terminals since early 1980s. Buhari made the claim in his remarks at the inauguration of the new…
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