Alleged N7.1b fraud: Appeal Court strikes out FG’s appeal against stoppage of Orji Kalu, Slok trial
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has struck out two appeals by the federal government against a September 29, 2021 order of a
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Edo Assembly serves Shaibu impeachment notice
The Edo House of Assembly on Wednesday commenced impeachment proceedings against the state Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. The Majority leader, Charity Aiguobarueghian, who
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Kano conjoined twin girls separated in Saudi Arabia
Saudi medical team of 38 specialists, including surgeons, technicians and nursing staff, has successfully separated the Nigerian conjoined twins, Hassana and Husaina Hassan
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I know how to manage pressure from 200 million Nigerians – Peseiro
Super Eagles coach, José Peseiro, whose contract with the NFF expired on Thursday, in this interview with Goal.com talks about the pressure of
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Don’t abandon Ondo deep seaport project, Shippers Council begs Aiyedatiwa
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has appealed to the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to fast-track work on the deep seaport. The PUNCH reported
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BREAKING: FG slams $10 billion fine on Binance
The federal government has slammed a $10 billion fine on crypto trading platform, Binance, over allegations of influencing the country’s forex crisis. The
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Food prices rise in January 2024 – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says prices of beef, rice, beans, onions, tomatoes, and other food items increased in January 2024. It
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‘I fear for my life’ – Michael Ilesanmi tells US police why he left wife at home
Nigerian 90 Day Fiancé star, Michael Ilesanmi, has told the United States police that he was not missing after leaving his wife Angela Deem at
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BUK confers doctorate degrees on Barau, AfDB President Adesina
The Bayero University Kano (BUK) will next Saturday confer honourary doctorate degrees on the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, and the
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I went from millionaire to zeronaire, Bash Ali laments at 68
Former World Boxing Federation Cruiserweight Champion, Bashiru Lawrence Ali, aka Bash Ali, took to social media on Tuesday to reflect on his commitment
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NLC protest: Anambra workers demand return of Soludo’s N12,000 wage awards
Anambra workers on Tuesday, February 27, decried the withdrawal of the wage award announced by Governor Chukwuma Soludo to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy
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Makinde joins NLC protest in Oyo
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, joined the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress in its peaceful protest. During the protest,
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BREAKING: JAMB fixes date for sale of Direct Entry
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said the sale of Direct Entry (DE) registration nationwide and in selected foreign centres would
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BREAKING: CBN hikes interest rate to 22.75%
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has hiked interest rates from 18 percent to 22.75 percent as well as the Cash Reserve Ratio
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BREAKING: NDLEA intercepts largest heroin consignment at Lagos airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted what it described as the single largest heroin consignment at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport,
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Charles Inojie announces end of The Johnsons family show after 13 years
Renowned Nollywood actor, Charles Inojie, has announced the conclusion of the popular family show, The Johnsons. Inojie shared the news via his Instagram
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JUST IN: Senate confirms Bakari as NFIU Director
The Senate on Tuesday, February 27, confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s nominee, Hafsat Bakare, for appointment as the director/chief executive officer of the Nigerian Financial
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NLC protest paralyses business activities in Osogbo
Business activities were paralysed for some hours on Tuesday as the Nigeria Labour Congress and its affiliates staged a peaceful protest in Osogbo,
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JUST IN: CBN resumes sale of dollars to BDC operators
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has commenced the sale of dollars to Bureau De Change (BDC). This was announced in a statement
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Nationwide Labour Protests: Enugu Judiciary Headquarters under lock and key.
The Enugu State headquarters of the High courts is under lock and key with lawyers seen milling outside the gate. The situation is
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Igbo youths stand by Kalu on appeal to shelve NLC’s protest
Igbo youths under the aegis of the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL ) has thrown their weight behind the appeal made
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BREAKING: Tinubu orders full implementation of Oronsanye Report
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the full implementation of the Oronsaye report. Consequently, it announced the merging, subsuming, scraping and relocation of several
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‘See, hold, feel it’ – Female pastor urges ladies to ‘test’ their men’s manhood before marriage
A female Ghanaian pastor, Rev Dr Nana Yaa Prempeh, has urged unmarried ladies to test their men’s p3nis to be sure it is
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VP Shettima flags off ‘Light Up Nigeria Project’ in South-East
The Federal Government on Monday flagged off “Light Up Nigeria Project’ in South-East aimed at providing electricity across the country.Flagging of the project
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Hunger: DSS calls for suspension of protests; Police vow to protect protesters in Niger state
The Directorate of State Security, (DSS) has called on Organized Labour in Niger state not to join the nationwide protest scheduled to kick
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Insecurity: FCTA impounds 130 rickety vehicles
No fewer than 130 rickety vehicles were impounded for allegedly operating in the guise of commercial transport business, to perpetrate crime in the Federal
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FG eyes 1,268MW from new eight power plants
The Federal Government is expecting 1,268 megawatts of power from the concession and development of eight brown and green field hydropower projects constructed through
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Ijaw must be pacified for oil production to rise — EK Clark
Elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, is the leader of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, and the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF. In this
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Tinubu insists on visit as Qatar turns down President’s request
Qatar has rejected a business and investment forum trip of President Bola Tinubu to the Arab country. The Embassy of the State of Qatar
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CBN eyes new crypto rules to shield Nigeria’s finances
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is evaluating a new set of guidelines to protect the financial system in a follow-up to the
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