Okupe released ‘on administrative bail’ – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that Doyin Okupe, a former Senior Special Assistant to former President Goodluck Jonathan, was released “on administrative bail.”
Man, 24, to die by hanging for killing his stepmother
A Plateau High Court sitting in Jos on Thursday sentenced 24-year-old man, Binfa Lamde, to death by hanging for hacking his stepmother to death.
2019: Nigeria assures ECOWAS, UN of credible elections
The Federal Government has assured the economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the UN election monitoring team of credible elections in 2019.
Millicom loses mobile services in Africa
SWEDISH telecommunications company, Millicom International Cellular SA, has lost ground in its cable and mobile services in Africa.
Radiohead, Janet Jackson, Cure lead 2019 Rock Hall of Fame class
Pop icon Janet Jackson, angst rockers Radiohead and post-punk innovators The Cure on Thursday earned spots in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, organizers announced.
Ekweremadu, Lawan disagree over Senate membership composition
The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, on Thursday, disagreed with the Majority Leader, Sen. Ahmed Lawan, over the composition of the membership of the upper legislative chamber.
Don’t use pulpit for political campaigns -Primate urges clerics
The Primate, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Rev. Nicholas Okoh, has advised clerics not to use the pulpit for political campaigns as the 2019 general election draws nearer.
Fake News, biggest threat to 2019 polls – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says fake news and hate speech, if left unchecked, constitute the biggest threat to the 2019 general elections.
Liberalisation of downstream oil sector solution to subsidy challenge – Kachikwu
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resource, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, on Thursday said that the liberalisation of the downstream oil sector was the only way to stop subsidy payment in the industry.
Ronaldo would support Valladolid playing La Liga games abroad
Ronaldo, the former Brazil striker and current majority shareholder of Real Valladolid, has said he would be in favour of the club playing La Liga games outside of Spain.
Buhari revamping economy by diversification, building infrastructure – Keyamo
Mr. Festus Keyamo SAN and Director of President Buhari 2019 Presidential Campaign has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is revamping economy by diversification, building infrastructure.
Senate to establish North West Development Commission
A bill seeking the establishment of the North West Development Commission has been formally introduced in the Senate.
Biafra Zionists leader, Onwuka arraigned, remanded in prison
LEADER of the Biafra Zionists Federation, BZF, Barr. Benjamin Onwuka has been arranged and remanded in prison custody.
Equipping entrepreneurs a way to develop Nigeria’s economy – Fahm, Lagos ITC Boss
The Lagos State Ministry of Science and Technology, has identified equipping youths with innovative entrepreneurial skill as one of the ways Nigeria’s economy can be developed.
Ex- Commissioner in police net for defiling 15-yr old in Calabar
The former Commissioner of information and Special Adviser to Governor Ben Ayade on Biodiversity, Mr. Edet Okon Asim, is currently cooling his heels in police custody for continuously defiling an underaged girl for about three years in Calabar.
Mourinho says ‘nothing’ surprised him about Valencia defeat
Jose Mourinho said “nothing surprised” him about Manchester United’s miserable performance against Valencia on Wednesday but dismissed the potential impact of them finishing second in their group.
