A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday adjourned till March 18, the trial of a former speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji. Ikuforiji is currently standing trial for alleged money laundering to the tune of N338.8 million. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned the ex-speaker on a 54-count […]

Urges him to apologise to Nigerians By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s remark that the bulk of the victims of the dreaded fundamentalist sect, Boko Haram are Muslims, as divisive statement capable of endangering peace in the land. Writing as a guest opinion columnist for Christianity Today, President […]

The Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, yesterday said no amount of intimidation and harassment by the Nigerian Army and other security agencies will prevent its members from going to pay the last homage to the deceased parents of their leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in Isiama Afaraukwu, Umuahia, Abia State.

Lifelong Manchester United fan Odion Ighalo had no hesitation in taking a pay cut to complete his dream deadline-day move to Old Trafford. Already short in attack following the summer departures of Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku, a back injury sustained by Marcus Rashford on top of the failed move for Erling Haaland made a […]

Kim Kardashian made a bold style statement on Wednesday as she prepared to talk about motherhood, her ongoing law degree and her passionate drive towards criminal justice reform. The entrepreneur commanded attention in a vibrant lemon yellow top and matching skirt while preparing for her latest appearance on Good Morning America. READ ALSO: Kim Kardashian studying […]

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed that Pep Guardiola was considering playing goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in midfield during his spell as Bayern Munich manager. Guardiola managed the German giants between 2013 and 2016, winning three consecutive Bundesliga titles. As quoted by The Independent, Rummenigge has explained how he had to persuade Guardiola not to […]

By Henry Umoru – Abuja The Senate, on Wednesday, confirmed the appointment of Engr. Ahmed Kadi Amshi from Yobe State as the Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission, NASC and 11  others as members of the Commission. The Senate also approved the appointments of Prof. Adeolu Akande from the South West and Mr. Uche […]

Liverpool holds the record for the meanest defence in European football this season, with Alisson and Adrian conceding just 15 goals in 25 games this season for Liverpool. Contributing immensely to a team effort that has seen the Reds unbeaten this season. Here is a list of the 20 best shot-stoppers in Europe, with the […]

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s remark that the bulk of the victims of the dreaded fundamentalist sect, Boko Haram are Muslims, as divisive statement capable of endangering peace in the land.

Experts will meet in Geneva from Feb 11-12 to set research and development priorities for coronavirus drugs, diagnostics and vaccines to combat the outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday. “There is no proven effective therapeutics for novel coronavirus,” Dr. Mike Ryan, executive director of WHO emergencies programme, told a news conference. READ […]

…Secures approval for the appointment of auditors By Chris Ochayi, Abuja The Federal Government, yesterday, disclosed that it has put in place all necessary arrangements for the commencement of the forensic auditing of the activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, who disclosed this in […]

THE Chief Operating Officer, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, Engineer John Ayodele, has said the fire incident that occurred at the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, Ayede, Ibadan power plant, located at Akinyemi, Ibadan, on Wednesday, would affect the distribution of power supply to some parts of Oyo and Ogun States.

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed his administration’s policy of zero tolerance for corruption and uncivilized conducts in any form in the state.

The Edo State Government has commenced statewide demolition of illegal structures, reading a riot act to defaulters of building codes and those who have encroached on government property to remove their structures or face the dire consequences. In a statement, the State’s Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Hon. Paul Ohonbamu said demolition of illegal structures […]

The spread of a new coronavirus in mainland China and to 27 countries and regions beyond is alarming health experts. Here is what we know and do not know about the virus: How dangerous is the virus? The coronavirus family of viruses includes the common cold and more serious diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory […]