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Why I appeared before Sokoto probe panel — Tambuwal

Tambuwal who is now the senator representing the Sokoto Senatorial District,  said this in a post on his Facebook page.
Wigwe

What Wigwe discussed with me before he died — Osinbajo

"As we mourn the heart-wrenching passing of Herbert, Chizoba, and Chizi Wigwe, we pray for the inexplicable comfort that only…
Lagos begins full enforcement of ban on Styrofoam Monday

Lagos begins full enforcement of ban on Styrofoam Monday

Wahab emphasized that styrofoam usage had caused enough damage to the health of the residents and the state of the…
Lucky Imasuen withdraws from APC primary for Edo governorship election, says party leaders prefer candidate from Central senatorial zone

Breaking! APC zones governorship ticket to Edo Central

The hint was given on a statement released late Friday night by Lucky Imasuen, one of the aspirants in the…
Godsday Orubebe

Orubebe: Supreme Court declares FG’s case incompetent

In the lead judgment prepared by Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba, but read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the apex court  held…

We have plans to have 272 universities in Nigeria — NUC

"We have no choice but to as a matter of deliberate policy undertake the massification of universities".
Obi at AFCON

Peter Obi is simply an opportunist – Bwala

Bwala, in a tweet on Wednesday said Obi is not playing the role of opposition but opportunism.
Some single ladies in Nigeria say they want marriage proposals from their boyfriends as Valentine’s Day gifts

We want marriage as Valentine’s Day gift, ladies cry out

“No gift can impress me at my level, he has gifted me an iPhone for Christmas except he wants to…
Spotify says there has been a significant surge in heartbreak song streams in Nigeria during Valentine’s Day season in the past two years

Nigerians welcome Valentine’s Day with mixed feelings

Nigeria is bedeviled by inflation, so many have no resources to spare for love.
EFCC docks banker, Victor Joseph and one Ahmad Muhhammad Aliyu for fraudulently transferring N110m from the National Assembly account .

Banker, 1 other docked for stealing N110m from National Assembly account

According to charges filed in court, the two defendants forged instructions and submitted them at the UBA National Assembly Business…
Murtala Muhammed

MMF calls on FG to revive late Head of State’s ideals

It is important to recall that during the first 200 days of his administration in 1975/76, there was a significant…
10 Quick facts about new Access Holdings CEO Agbede

Behold the new Access Holdings CEO

Agbede who has worked across banking and consultancy services for almost 30 years,  joined Access Bank in 2003. 
Wigwe

Access Holdings shares plummet by 6.26% after Wigwe’s death

Similarly, market capitalisation, which opened at N55.735 trillion, gained N101 billion to close at N55.836 trillion. Consequently, the Year-To-Date (YTD)…
Jonathan

Jonathan reacts to shocking death of his ex-Chief of Staff, Gen. Arogbofa

Jonathan further noted that Gen. Arogbofa was a sincere patriot with an enviable record both in public service and the…
NASS mulls fresh legal framework for State Police, Local Intelligence gathering

NASS mulls fresh legal framework for State Police, Local Intelligence gathering

The National Assembly has disclosed that it will consider a legal framework for the creation of state police and for…
Former Ekiti governor Ayo Fayose comes down heavily on PDP, the party on which platform he was elected two times as governor

Why Nigerian government should regulate social media – Fayose

Fayose said usage must be regulated in line with law for both platform owners and users, saying that social media…

Lagos threatens to prosecute pedestrians crossing highways

He said  a marching order  had been given to environmental law officials in the state to enforce the law against…
Tinubu says his administration determined to achieve food-sufficiency

We are determined to achieve food sufficiency for Nigeria – Tinubu

On agriculture, the President outlined plans to bolster agricultural productivity through various initiatives, including the expansion of farmlands, the provision…
Police assure adequate security for Eid-el-Fitr celebration in Ekiti

Kidnapped Ekiti pupils, teachers discharged from hospital

The pupils and teachers were abducted Monday January 29th  from the school bus. The kidnappers killed the bus driver and…
Lagos govt assures residents of the state of exciting times at its 20 viewing centres for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Factors that will determine winner of AFCON 2023

The match, like all football matches will be determined on the pitch. The players and the coaching crews are professionals…
Rivers Siminalayi Fubara expresses shock on the death of co-founder of Access Bank, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, others in USA helicopter crash

Wigwe, others’ deaths caused by bad weather – US

"All 6 on the manifest were confirmed dead, including the pilot and Co-pilot."
Wigwe

Deaths of Wigwe, others overwhelming tragedy – Tinubu

"President Tinubu mourns these exceptional Nigerian business leaders and describes their passing as "an overwhelming tragedy that is shocking beyond…
12 Quick facts about late Access Bank CEO Wigwe

12 Quick facts about late Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe

Herbert was the Group Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank plc, one of Nigeria's top five banking institutions.
Chinedu Agbosim, 2 others arrested for belonging to a syndicate involved in the counterfeiting of Nigeria Police Character Certificate.

Police neutralise kidnappers, destroy camps in Abuja

"The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its commitment to combating crime and ensuring the safety and security of all…

I still love to take penalty for Nigeria — Ola Aina

The Super Eagles will meet with the Elephants of Cote D'Ivoire in the final of the tournament at 9pm on…
Lagos Traffic Laws

Sanwo-Olu to disburse N3.1bn to 1,000 retired civil servants next week

"Next week, we're set to disburse N3.1 billion under the Contributory Pension Scheme to over 1,000 retirees who have served…
Nigerians optimistic of the Super Eagles victory over Bafana Bafana of South Africa

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles observe minute silence for lives lost

Nigeria take on hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the AFCON 2023 tournament at the Stade Olympique Alassane-Ouattara d’Ebimpé…
Army

Troops kill four insurgents, rescue 11 victims

He said that  a preliminary investigation showed that the victims were kidnapped on Tuesday from their village in Masuku in…
Arosanyin

Food crisis: Rescue Nigerians from hardship, JNI begs FG, States

JNI said this in a statement by its  Secretary-General, Prof. Khalid Aliyu.  The group said that it had been inundated…
LASEPA shuts 250 churches, mosques, night clubs, others for noise pollution

LASEPA shuts 250 churches, mosques, night clubs, others for noise pollution

Ajayi added that some of the organisations were sealed for other environmental infractions, saying that the agency is embarking on…