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Insurgency: Buhari thumbs up Chad for security back-up

President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the Republic of Chad for what he calls the effective “security back-up” given to Nigeria…

Headlines, News

Fulani herdsmen: My use of AK-47 is figure of speech – Mohammed

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed on Friday said his use of AK-47 is a figure of speech for protection, which…
Niger Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello

Headlines, News

JUST IN: Kidnapped Kagara students, others not yet released – Bello

Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani-Bello on Friday said kidnapped students and teachers of Government Science College, Kagara have not yet…

Headlines, Metro

FG must give bandits ‘blanket amnesty’ now – Sheikh Gumi

Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi on Friday urged the Federal Government to give 'blanket amnesty' to bandits who are willing…
I proudly supported APC candidate in Ebonyi: Anyim dares PDP

Opinion

Pius Anyim Pius: Still impacting his Milieu at 60

He is no less a child of providence, wielding influence with alluring humility and exemplary focus. He has spoken and…

Headlines, Metro

Outrage over Army’s deployment of soldiers, helicopters in Orlu

There is outrage and anger over Nigerian Army's deployment of soldiers and helicopters in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo…

Headlines, Metro

Herdsmen on rampage, shoot seven farmers dead in Edo

Edo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of seven persons, including farmers, in Ovia North East Local Government Area…

News

Senate moves to block revenue loss from medical tourism

The Senate, on Thursday, moved to block revenue leakages from medical tourism with the consideration of a bill that would…

Entertainment

Nigerian Idol Season 6 set to hit DStv, GOtv screens March

All is set for the return of popular singing competition show, Nigerian Idol.

News

Imuekemhe, Ex-Edo SSG, HOS dies at 66

A former Head of Service (HOS), and Secretary to Edo State Government (SSG), Dr. Simon Imuekemhe, is dead.
Nigerian Senate

News

Senate moves to prohibit casual jobs for graduates in Nigeria

The Senate, on Thursday, considered a bill seeking to stop employers in the private and public sectors from engaging employable…

Metro

Photos: Newly constructed 4.2km Old Ota Road to be unveiled by Sanwo-Olu Friday

The newly constructed 4.3km Old Ota Road, Lagos-Ogun Boundary, in Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area is to be inaugurated…
Kabiru Turaki

Metro

N714m Scam: Witness narrates how N159m was traced to Turaki’s account

The trial of former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki continued on Thursday with the 12th…

Headlines, Metro

Kagara abduction: joint massive search intensified, more rescue assets deployed – IGP

The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu says joint massive search and rescue mission is ongoing, with additional rescue…

Headlines, News

Wike drops bombshell: Many governors are hiding under COVID-19 not to perform

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has dropped a bombshell, saying many governors in Nigeria are hiding under COVID-19 pandemic not…

Headlines, Politics

Fani-Kayode attacks Saraki for leading team to persuade Jonathan not to leave PDP

By Kazeem Ugbodaga Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode is angry that former Governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki led…

News

Obasa: Anyone who has governed Lagos effectively can lead Nigeria

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has declared that anyone who succeeds in meeting…
COVID-19 Vaccine

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JUST IN: NAFDAC endorses use of AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine for Nigeria

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Thursday endorsed the use of AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine for…
The Federal Govt says outlawed IPOB or its militant affiliate, ESN, will not stop be allowed to elections in the South - East

Headlines, News

Defence Minister to villagers: Don’t be cowards, stand and fight armed bandits

Nigeria's Defence Minister, Major General Bashir Magashi (Rtd) has told villagers to stand and fight armed bandits instead of running…

Headlines, Metro

Medical doctor, 17 others arrested for alleged internet fraud in Owerri

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, arrested a 28-year-old medical…
Ecobank Nigeria Unveils “Enduring Legacies”: A Grand Tribute to the Masters of Nigerian Art

Business

Ecobank Group signs remittance partnership with Small World Financial Services

Leading international money transfer provider Small World Financial Services (“Small World”), has signed a partnership with Ecobank -the leading Pan-African…

Business, News

Wike sacks Revenue Board chairman, appoints Aholu acting head

Nyesom Wike, Governor of Rivers State has sacked the State Chairman of Board of Internal Revenue Service ThankGod Adoage Norteh.

Business, Headlines

No excuse not to perform at WTO – Okonjo-Iweala

Nigeria's former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Wednesday said she has no excuse not to perform as new…

News

House to probe Alta Semper for allegedly obtaining unlawful Waiver to Co-own HealthPlus 

The House of Representatives has directed an investigation into the legality of the operations of private equity firm, Alta Semper Capital UK (a.k.a Idi…

Business

Dan Holdings to launch Blockfinex before second quarter of 2021

Danny Oyekan’s Dan Holdings, a Dubai based firm which started fully in the year 2018 and gradually led its way…
Apostle Suleman

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Video: How I acquired my third Jet during COVID-19 – Apostle Suleman

Founder, Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman has told his congregation how he acquired his third jet during COVID-19…

Metro

Lagos police arrest man in connection with wife’s death

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested David Idibie in connection with the alleged murder of his wife, Juliana Idibie,…
Jumia

Business

Jumia Nigeria partners Unilever on new Closeup variant

Global fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer, Unilever has entered a strategic partnership with Jumia Nigeria to make its latest toothpaste variant,…

News

Senate President condemns Kagara school abductions

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has condemned the savage attack on Wednesday on Government Science College, Kagara in Rafi…

Business

On Waveapps Leaving Africa: Alternative Options for your Business

Waveapps is one of the most popular small business accounting platforms that many African entrepreneurs and businesses live by everyday.