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EFCC re-arraigns 5 for subsidy fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday re-arraigned three persons: Ifeanyi Anosike, Emeka Chukwu and Ngozi Ekeoma and…
Nigeria automobile sector to contribute more to global sales in 2016
Nigeria’s automobile sector is set to contribute more to the global automobile sales in 2016 following establishment of more manufacturing…
Baba Otu Mohammed not Mighty Jets GM – Club
Mighty Jets Football Club of Jos has dismissed reports that former Green Eagles player, Baba Otu Mohammed has been appointed…
E-Commerce: Kaymu, Lamudi, Hellofood record boom in 2015
Lukmon Akintola It was a mouthful of testimonies on 17 December, as the country managers of the giants’ e-commerce companies…
Invest at home, Obi of Onitsha tells South East entrepreneurs
The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, has appealed to the people of the South East to invest at home…
DHQ restrategises, brings in General Umoru to down Boko Haram
Nigeria Defence Headquarters said on Friday that it has restructured Operation Lafiya Dole, the code name for the ongoing military…
Plateau governor swears in 17 commissioners
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau swore in 17 commissioners for the 17 ministries in the State. His Deputy, Prof. Sonni…
Majek Fashek returns to stage, thrills Nigerians
Last night Nigeria’s legendary reggae artist, Majek Fashek, graced the stage at the Afropolitan Vibes at Freedom Park in Lagos…
More Nigerians deported from Europe
Twenty eight Nigerians were on Thursday deported for residing in three European countries without valid visas. NAN reports that the…
Rivers Speaker resigns after passing Wike’s budget
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Speaker of Rivers House, Ikunyi Owaji-Ibani, representing Andoni Constituency resign a moment ago shortly after presiding…
Wike presents 2016 budget of N307bn
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has presented the 2016 Appropriation Bill of N307 billion tagged ‘Budget of…
Nigerian student in UK jailed 9 years for using hot iron on lover during sex
A former student who burned her lover’s genitals with a hot iron while they were having sex has been jailed…
Lagos govt counters hackers, restores website
The Lagos State Government on Friday said that its website, www.lagosstate.gov.ng which was in the early hours of the day…
EFCC re-arraigns five for subsidy fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday December 18, 2015 re-arraigned three persons: Ifeanyi Anosike, Emeka Chukwu and…
FIRS to capture 500,000 new accounts by March 2016
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says it expects to capture at least 500,000 new corporate accounts in its tax…
Finally, naira strengthens against the dollar
The naira on Friday finally strengthened against the dollar after weeks of free fall at the parallel market. The currency…
NCC files criminal charges against MTN over alleged copyright infringement
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has filed criminal charges against MTN Nigeria Communication and its Nigeria Chief Executive Officer, Ferdi…
Guus Hiddink arrives London, begins talks with Chelsea
Former Netherlands boss Guus Hiddink is set to become Chelsea’s interim manager following the sacking of Jose Mourinho. The 69-year-old…
Iranians protest killing of Shi’ites, demand release of Zakzaky
Thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets of Tehran to condemn the killings of hundreds of Shiite Muslims in…
FG will exploit full potentials of tourism sector to diversify economy – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has underscored the commitment of the present administration towards exploiting the…
FG issues security alert, says Boko Haram plans abductions for ransom
The Federal Government warned on Friday that Boko Haram terrorists, who have been beaten and put on the run by…
Court orders traffic offenders to forfeit vehicles to Lagos govt
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Court sitting in Ogba on Friday convicted six traffic offenders arrested by the…
Buhari extols Rev Father Mbaka’s courage
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that one of the best exhortations to the nation he has heard from the pulpit…
Obasanjo our pride in Africa — Guinea Bissau President
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta President of Guinea Bissau, Jose Mario Vas has described Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, as one of…
Rivers PDP unveils multi-million naira multi-purpose hall
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commissioned a multi-million naira ultra-modern multi-purpose hall…
Dutch court says Shell can be liable for Nigeria oil spills
A Dutch appeals court ruled on Friday that Royal Dutch Shell can be held liable for oil spills at its…
Nigeria’s Falcons end 2015 as Africa’s best team
Nigeria’s Falcons end 2015 as Africa’s best team Taiwo Adelu Though they are ranked number 37 in the world, Nigeria’s…
Sports Betting: Jobless transporter wins over N11m on Winners Golden Bet
Sports Betting: Jobless transporter wins over N11m on Winners Golden Bet Fortune has smiled on Fortune has smiled on 40-year-old…
Yuletide: LG gives out food, cash to 300 old people
The Executive Secretary of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area, Lagos, Honourable Lukman Adisa Omotosho stated that his administration…