News
I never bought N1bn property from EFCC – Falana
Ebun Francis| A human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), on Friday denies reports that he bought a property worth N1 billion from the Economic…
A soldier was caught supplying uniforms to bandits- Zamfara State Govt
Yusuf Bello| Zamfara State government on Friday alleged that an army officer and his girlfriend were recently arrested while they were assisting bandits with…
Tinubu attacks Ambode, says ship of Lagos state was drifting under him
By our reporter| The National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday had harsh words for the administration of…
“PFN now a clannish religious enterprise,” says Okotie
By our reporter| The founder of the Household of God Church, Rev. Chris Okotiehas on Friday disassociated himself from the election of Bishop Wale…
Politics
‘Jonathan can never run for 2023 presidency with El-Rufai’
By our reporter| Former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokiri has dismissed media reports linking former President Goodluck Jonathan running on a joint…
Akeredolu sworn-in for a second term as Ondo Governor
By our reporter| Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, was on Wednesday sworn in for a second term in office. The oath of office…
Senate confirms nomination of ex-service chiefs as Ambassadors
By our reporter| The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of the immediate past service chiefs as non-career ambassadors, despite criticisms in some quarters.…
Nigeria operates fatherism not federalism, says Akinwumi Adesina
By our reporter| President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, on Tuesday, criticised Nigeria’s political structure calling it fatherism and not federalism.…
Economy
Transcorp hotels launches Aura, an Online marketplace for accommodation and experiences
-Nigeria’s largest hospitality brand launches a new platform for booking vacation homes, holiday lets, and experiences. -Aura is a new platform that connects people…
Fidelity Bank set to organise diaspora webinar series
-Deepens engagement on new remittances – Osinbajo, Emefiele, Dabiri-Erewa to attend Fidelity Bank Plc, top Nigerian bank has concluded plans to host its Diaspora…
Lagos, CIG Motors launch 1,000 SUVs taxis for Lagosians
By our reporter| Lagos State Government on Thursday in collaboration with Choice International Group (CIG) Motors Co. Ltd. launched 1,000 Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV)…
Nothern food dealers agree to lift embargo on supply to south
Yusuf Bello| The Leadership of Cattle and Foodstuff dealers association has agreed to resume supply food items from the northern part of the country…
Health
Nigeria confirms 371 new cases of #COVID19 with 3 deaths.
Chidi Samuel| Nigeria on Friday confirmed 371 new cases of #COVID19 with 3 deaths. The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control in a statement late…
How I tested positive for COVID-19 – Obasanjo
Elder statesman and former Nigeria’s President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday narrated how he once tested positive for deadly Coronavirus. By our reporter| Obasanjo…
Sports
Tiger Woods injured in crash, undergoing surgery
Tiger Woods was injured in a serious car crash Tuesday and needed to be extricated from his vehicle with the “jaws of life,” the…
Ikpeazu salutes Enyimba over qualification for group statges of Confederation Cup
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state has sent a message of congratulations to the players and management of Enyimba club of Aba on their…
Entertainment
Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kanye West
Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from her husband Kanye West after nearly seven years of marriage, Fox News can confirm. Sources close to…
Life
Son of Katsina’s richest man, Nura Dahiru Barau Mangal dies in power bike accident
The son of one of Nigeria’s richest men, Nura Dahiru Barau Mangal has died in a power bike accident. Nura died on Wednesday when…
Interviews
Mamman Daura Speaks on Relationship With Buhari, Power Shift
President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew, Mamman Daura, reputed to be one of the most influential persons in the corridors of power, has spoken on his…
Interview: I don’t believe in youth empowerment – Adesina
In this interview with some Nigeria journalists on the sidelines of the just-ended World Bank/International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Washington DC, the President…
Photo Diary
PHOTOS: Buhari decorates new service chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday decorated the new Service Chiefs at an event held in the Council Chamber at the State House. The new…
PHOTO: Fidelity Bank MD/CEO Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe attends CBN/Bankers committee summit on economy
Caption: (left to right) Dr. Doyin Salami, Chairman Nigeria’s Economic Advisory Council, Mr. Ben Akabueze, Director-General, Budget Office, Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director/CEO Fidelity…
WebTV
VIDEO: Army denies soldiers attacked #EndSars protesters at Lekki but Videos pin soldiers to the scene
By our reporter| Despite its continued denial that its soldiers were not involved in Tuesday’s shooting of unarmed #EndSars protesters at the Lekki tollgate…
VIDEO: Looters take over Oba of Lagos palace, seize staff of office
The palace of Rilwan Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos, was of the instutions vandalised by hoodlums on Wednesday. The hoodlums also seized the monarch’s…
#EndSars: Three killed, car mart set ablaze as suspected hoodlums clash with protesters in Abuja
By our reporter| At least two people were killed and a car mart set ablaze when suspected hoodlums attacked #EndSars protesters on Monday evening…
VIDEO: Tony Unuode, stabbed at Abuja #EndSars protest dies
Anthony Onome Unuode, one of the leaders of the #EndSars protest allegedly stabbed multiple times on Saturday by suspected thugs who had come to…
Opinion | Editorial
Self-defence not the answer to Nigeria’s kidnap crisis
By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani The Nigerian government seems to have suggested that it can no longer be relied on to keep citizens safe. Last…
The Sunday Igboho I Knew, By Babafemi Ojudu
By Babafemi Ojodu It was in 2009. The Appeal Court sitting in Ilorin ordered a rerun in a number of polling units in the…
MUCH Ado About Dissolution
By Tola Adeniyi What is the big deal about dissolution of a marriage, any marriage that does not work and may not ever likely…
Buhari at 78: If only we knew this President – Femi Adesina”
By Femi Adesina Ask for a President beleaguered from all sides, and I’ll show you Muhammadu Buhari, the ramrod straight man from Daura, in…