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Business

Fidelity, UBA lead gains as NGX adds N79bn to market value

Leading the gainers' chart were FCMB and McNichols, both of which gained 10% to close at N8.89 and N1.87 per…
Presidential Committee donates N1bn to Borno flood victims

Metro

Presidential Committee donates N1bn to Borno flood victims

Lugga noted that the 34-member committee was established by former President Goodluck Jonathan on Oct. 9, 2012, with Alhaji Aliko…
Toyosi

Metro

Lagos Court hears shocking testimonies in £1M fraud trial involving spiritual claims

Led in evidence by the prosecution counsel, N. K.Ukoha, during the sitting on Friday, Wasiu identified the suspects in the…
Omokri stirs reactions, compares Labour Party’s Edo votes to JAMB results

#EdoDecides, Politics

Omokri stirs reactions, compares Labour Party’s Edo votes to JAMB results

Labour Party's governorship candidate, Olumide Akpata scored a paltry 22,000 votes in the election.
Tinubu mourns as elder cousin Dr. Ekemode dies

News, Top Stories

‘You left unfillable void’: Tinubu mourns as elder cousin Dr. Ekemode dies

Ekemode, who received his medical training in Egypt, was also a former chairman of the Lagos State Hospitals Management Board,…
Obi

#EdoDecides, Politics

Peter Obi slams Edo Election, calls it “State Capture”

Obi criticised the process, saying, “What happened over the weekend in the name of election in Edo State does not…
Access Bank

Metro, Top Stories

Access Bank hit with N100 million suit over alleged unlawful deductions

Sanusi, a long-time customer of Access Bank, said, "What is provided in the Finance Act is that banks should deduct…
Tope Alabi

Entertainment

Tope Alabi set to release “God’s Servant @70” in tribute to Bishop Oyedepo

Bishop Oyedepo, the founder and presiding bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide (also known as Winners' Chapel), has been a…
Woolwich tragedy: Police investigate fatal stabbing of 15-year-old boy

Metro, World News

Woolwich tragedy: Police investigate fatal stabbing of 15-year-old boy

Despite the best efforts of both police officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, the boy succumbed to his…
BBNaija Season 9: Wanni wins Innoson car challenge (Video)

Entertainment

BBNaija: Can Wanni survive alone after twin sister, lover’s eviction? 

Wanni has been struggling emotionally, but thanks to the support of Kellyrae, she managed to eat and regain some composure.
LASTMA cracks down on BRT Lane offenders, seizes 488 vehicles

Metro

LASTMA cracks down on BRT Lane offenders, seizes 488 vehicles

The 488 vehicles were impounded at key locations across Lagos, including Ikorodu, Maryland, Anthony, Apongbon, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Ojuelegba, and Oyingbo.
Still on Voters' Apathy

Opinion

Still on Voters’ Apathy

The truth, however, is that they have achieved greatness through the strengthening of grassroots democracy. Of course, there is no…
Super-Sub Boniface saves the day with late winner in Leverkusen's seven-goal thriller

Football

Super-Sub Boniface saves the day with late winner in Leverkusen’s seven-goal thriller

In the 93rd minute, the Nigerian pounced on a loose ball inside the box, firing a low shot into the…
Tinubu

#EdoDecides, Politics

Tinubu to Okpebholo: Don’t gloat over your victory, see it as challenging call to service

Tinubu also praised other candidates who participated in the election for their contributions to advancing Nigeria's democracy, saying peaceful political…
Obaseki

#EdoDecides, Politics

Edo governorship election a tragedy, travesty of democracy – Obaseki

Obaseki urged residents of Edo to be calm and shun the tendency to resort to violence and destruction of properties…
Okpebholo

#EdoDecides, Top Stories

Breaking: INEC declares APC’s Okpebholo winner of Edo Governorship election

INEC's Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Minna, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta declared Okpebholo winner of the election having…
Tinubu

News, Top Stories

Tinubu orders crackdown on cybercriminals, transnational car thieves

Expressing concern over transnational crime groups exporting stolen vehicles to Nigeria, Tinubu lauded the collaboration between Nigerian authorities and international…
Nigerian drug mule Okafor excretes 76 Cocaine pellets after NDLEA arrest

Headlines, Metro

Nigerian drug mule Okafor excretes 76 Cocaine pellets after NDLEA arrest

Upon his arrest, the suspect was placed under excretion observation. After three days in custody, Okafor excreted all 76 pellets…
Late Drama: Stones rescues Man. City with 98th-minute equaliser against Arsenal

Football

Late Drama: Stones rescues Man. City with 98th-minute equaliser against Arsenal

However, City's persistence paid off deep into stoppage time. In the 98th minute, John Stones pounced on a loose ball…
Okpebholo

#EdoDecides, Politics

Okpebholo clinches Obaseki’s Oredo LG as INEC set to declare him Edo Governor-Elect

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is expected to declare Okpebholo the winner of the Edo governorship election shortly.
Lagos drug raid: NDLEA seizes Opioids worth N16.1bn, arrests key figures

Headlines, Metro

Lagos drug raid: NDLEA seizes Opioids worth N16.1bn, arrests key figures

“The 25 million pills of tapentadol have an estimated street value of N13.7 billion, while the codeine consignment is valued…
Okpebholo set to win Edo governorship, leads Ighodalo with 48,595 votes in 16 LGs

#EdoDecides, Top Stories

Okpebholo set to win Edo governorship, leads Ighodalo with 48,595 votes in 16 LGs

However, Okpebholo dominated Akoko Edo LGA, securing 34,847 votes to defeat Ighodalo, who garnered 15,865 votes. Akpata finished with 2,239…
Okpebholo

#EdoDecides, Top Stories

APC’s Okpebholo sweeps Akoko Edo, four LGAs in landslide victory

In Esan West LGA, Okpebholo claimed victory with 12,952 votes, while Ighodalo closely followed with 11,004 votes. Akpata trailed behind…
Supreme Court

#EdoDecides, Top Stories

PDP’s Ighodalo sweeps four LGAs in Edo Governorship Election

In Igueben LGA, Ighodalo secured 8,470 votes, defeating Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 5,907…
Trump loyalist Stella Immanuel launches 40 days of prayer to combat “Demonic” Democratic agenda

Politics, US

Trump loyalist Stella Immanuel launches 40 days of prayer to combat “Demonic” Democratic agenda

Immanuel first gained widespread attention in July 2020 for her controversial promotion of hydroxychloroquine, zinc, and the antibacterial drug Zithromax…
Soyinka says he has made arrangement for his death

News, Top Stories

I have made arrangements for my death – Soyinka

In response, Soyinka, while hinting at his future, remarked that he had made arrangements for his transition. “I don't want…
Dubois destroys Joshua’s title dream in shock five-round knockout at Wembley

Headlines, Sports

Dubois destroys Joshua’s title dream in shock five-round knockout at Wembley

The former champion, who first won a world title over eight years ago, suffered his fourth loss in 32 bouts.…
Okpebholo set to win Edo governorship, leads Ighodalo with 48,595 votes in 16 LGs

#EdoDecides, Top Stories

Edo governorship: Ighodalo, Okpebholo in close race

In Edo North, Okpebholo gained a stronghold, sweeping Etsako West, Etsako East, and Etsako Central LGAs, though Ighodalo put up…
Ighodalo reigns supreme in own Polling Unit, Outpacing APC's Okpebholo

#EdoDecides, Top Stories

Ighodalo reigns supreme in own Polling Unit, Outpacing APC’s Okpebholo

Ighodalo garnered 200 votes, decisively defeating his closest competitor, Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who received 45…
Okpebholo

#EdoDecides, Top Stories

Oshiomhole secures commanding victory for Okpebholo at his Polling Unit

In stark contrast, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, received only one vote, while Olumide Akpata of the…