No Going Back On Tanker Drivers’ Strike - NUPENG

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has said its Petroleum Tanker Drivers had been mobilised to ensure no movement of petroleum tankers as their nationwide strike begins on Monday.

PDP Caucus Accuses Tinubu, EFCC of Conspiracy to Destroy Senate

The Senate caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused one of the national leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of working in cahoots with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to destroy the senate by impugning  the integrity of members of the upper chamber of the National Assembly.

Yorubas are solidly behind President Buhari – Tinubu

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said that the Yoruba nation is unshaken in its support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s government.

Abdulsalami, IBB, Danjuma, Gusau made Obasanjo president in 1999 — Bamaiyi

A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi, has shed light on the strategy allegedly deployed by former generals to ensure the emergence of a former military Head of State, Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo, as the country’s president in 1999.

Leicester City 2 Stoke City 0: Ndidi, Vardy smash Shakespeare into the record books

Leicester City continued their turnaround under Craig Shakespeare as a pair of fine goals secured a 2-0 Premier League victory over Stoke City that further boosted the champions' survival bid.

Seun Egbegbe: Producer’s brother, others arrested over alleged robbery of phone shops

​Seun Egbegbe’s brother and two others have been arrested by the police in Lagos State for allegedly aiding the Nollywood Producer as he robbed big phone shops.

Ebenezer Obey: I compose my songs in the toilet

Nigerian musician, Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi, also known as Chief Commander, has revealed that most of his music compositions are done right inside the toilet.

Over 300 million people living with depression, says WHO

More than 300 million people are now living with depression, which is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide, according to the latest estimates from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

INVESTIGATION: Eleven years after ban, Chloroquine still used for malaria treatment in Nigeria

Eleven years after Nigeria banned the use of oral artemisinin-based monotherapies (oAMTs) for malaria treatment, chloroquine, a notable oAMT, is still readily available at patent medicine stores across the country and is being used for treatment of malaria.

Ndume: Borno Governor Leads Delegation to Plead with Saraki

The Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima has led a large delegation of important personalities from the state, to meet with the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to mediate on the six month suspension slammed on former Majority Leader, Ali Mohammed Ndume. 

BBNaija: "Now I understand why Bisola has remained a single mother"

A Nigerian Journalist, Chris Ayo Joseph has taken to his Instagram page to pen down a post on why Bisola has remained a single mother for long.

Banks Frustrating New Forex Measures, CBN Cries Out

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday disclosed that it had received reports that some customers seeking to buy foreign exchange (forex) for business travel allowance (BTA), personal travel allowance (PTA), medical and school fees were being frustrated by some banks with the false claim that the CBN was not allocating enough forex for such invisible items.

APC has no leader, Tinubu’s title is nickname – Chekwas Okorie

Chief Chekwas Okorie, presidential candidate of the United Progressives Party, UPP, in the 2015 presidential election‎, has declared that the ‘leader’ appendage which many call former Lagos governor, Bola Tinubu, is just a nickname.

Chicago Woman Becomes First Patient to Be Cured of Sickle Cell Disease

If you or someone you know suffers from sickle cell disease, hope is on the way. Iesha Thomas, who suffered from the disease herself, is the first person to be cured. This is huge!!!

Police vows to arrest Gana, mastermind of Benue killings in 4 weeks

The Benue State Commissioner of Police, Bashir Makama has pledged that masterminds of the recent Zaki Biam massacre in the state, the Fulani insurgency and other related killings will be nabbed in a month.

Tony Elumelu denies graduating with a 3rd class like Dino Melaye

Popular Nigerian entrepreneur and Chairman of Heirs holdings, Tony Elumelu, on social media yesterday debunked reports that he graduated with a 3rd class.

Chelsea 1 Crystal Palace 2: Zaha and Benteke stun leaders

Christian Benteke and Wilfried Zaha starred for Crystal Palace as they claimed a stunning 2-1 win at Premier League leaders Chelsea to give the chasing pack in the itle race a glimmer of hope.

Boko Haram top member surrenders – Army

A high ranking member of the Boko Haram terrorist group, Mr Bulama Kailani Mohammed Metele has surrendered to 145 Task Force Battalion, 5 Brigade troops at Damasak.

Manchester United 0 West Brom 0: Mourinho suffers yet more Old Trafford frustration

Manchester United's top-four hopes took a hit as they were held to another 0-0 draw in the Premier League at Old Trafford, this time by West Brom.

Olanipekun Faults Buhari’s Anti-corruption War, Says It’s Lopsided

Erudite lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), yesterday said no tremendous achievement had been made in President Muhammadu Buhari’s war against corruption owing to the lopsidedness in the fight in the last two years.

Senate has the right to summon anyone – Mike Ozekhome

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Mike Ozekhome, has stated that the Senate has the right to summon its members to order at anytime.

Google, Amazon eye Toshiba’s chip unit: report

Google and Amazon joined a list of potential buyers eyeing Toshiba’s lucrative memory chip business as the Japanese conglomerate seeks bidders to cover huge losses, a newspaper said Saturday.

Real Madrid, Manchester United named world’s most valuable clubs

Auditing giant, KPMG, has named Real Madrid and Manchester United, as the most valuable clubs in the world.

Their annual study titled, “Football Clubs’ Valuation: The European Elite”, estimated Madrid and United as being worth €2.9billion at the end of the 2015-16 season.

GE Emerges Sole Bidder for $2bn Nigerian Rail Concession

A consortium led by General Electric (GE) has submitted the only bid for a Nigerian railway concession project worth around $2 billion for two lines connecting northern cities to others in the south, a procurement process adviser said on Wednesday.

'I belong to everybody and nobody; Buhari said it, we didn't get it' by Abimbola Lagunju

When President Muhammadu Buhari famously said on May 29, 2015 that he belonged to everybody and to nobody, the public went into a frenzy of interpretations of his philosophical words.

Group asks Senate President, Bukola Saraki to resign

A group under the aegis of Stand up for Nigeria (SUN), has asked the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to resign. This is after the suspension of former senate leader, Ali Ndume by members of the parliament.

Ghanaian Actor, John Dumelo Faces Prosecution For Stealing State Vehicle

Ghanaian Actor, John Dumolo is set to face prosecution for allegedly stealing state vehicle, local report says.

Kwame Baffoe, Supervisor of the Task Force on the Retrieval of State Assets made this know that the popular artisite will be arrested, charged and prosecuted for stealing a state vehicle.

Falana: Suspension of Senator Ali Ndume Illegal

Human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana, has described the suspension of Senator Ali Ndume as the height of the serial illegality in the Senate and urged the senators to reverse what he called illegal decisions.

Nigerian lawmaker accused of certificate forgery sent to prison

Nse Ekpenyong, a member of the House of Representatives, who was charged to court earlier Thursday in Uyo for alleged certificate forgery, has been remanded in Uyo Prisons for failing to fulfil the bail conditions.

Government begins payment of $5.1b cash calls to IoCs next month

The Federal Government will begin payment of $5.1 billion joint venture cash calls to International Oil Companies (IoCs) from next month (April), the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu has disclosed.

Nigeria Consolidates $500m Eurobond with $1bn Issue

Nigeria disclosed on Wednesday that its $500 million notes under the $1.5 billion Global Medium Term Note programme will be consolidated to form a single series with the existing $1 billion notes, which the country issued in February and will mature by 2032.

Nigeria meningitis outbreak: 282 deaths confirmed in five states

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed the outbreak of Cerebro Spinal Meningitis, CSM, in five states with at least 282 deaths related to the disease.

Senate suspends Ndume, clears Saraki, Melaye

Former Senate majority leader, Muhammed Ali Ndume, has been placed on a six-month suspension with effect from yesterday. But the upper chamber absolved its President, Bukola Saraki and Dino Melaye of allegations of purchase of vehicle with fake documents and certificate forgery.

EFCC release list of wanted suspects

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared not less than eighty-six suspects wanted for various crimes in the country.

We collect N300 per tyre to change expiry dates

Lagos State Police Command has arrested two traders at the popular Ladipo Market in Mushin, who specialised in changing expiry dates on vehicle tyres. The suspects,

Something is definitely wrong with Buhari's government - Jibrin

Abdulmumin Jibrin, suspended member of the house of representatives, is of the view that President Muhammadu Buhari has been living below expectation regarding some actions he ought to take.

MMM, other Ponzi schemes thrive in Nigeria, despite past woes

In spite of the bitter experience that millions of Nigerians have had since the foremost Ponzi scheme in the country, MMM, pulled a break on its operation last December, similar schemes are springing up and many Nigerians are investing in them.

Kemi Olunloyo granted bail

A Magistrates’ court in Port Harcourt, today granted bail to popular blogger, Kemi Omolulu Olunloyo, and Samuel Walson, publisher of a local tabloid in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Nigerian Senate amends Electoral Act to legalise electronic voting

Nigeria now comes close to using electoral voting system in the conduct of elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, after the country’s Senate amended the Electoral Act on Thursday.

NJC Clears Justice Abang of Alleged Misconduct over PDP Leadership Crisis

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has cleared Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court of allegations of misconduct levelled against him in respect to the judgments delivered against the Senator Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

FIFA Reveal Qualifying Criteria For 48-Team World Cup

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has recommended UEFA receive 16 slots in the new 48-team World Cup format, which starts from 2026, while proposing a six-team play-off to decide the final two places.

Buhari ‘ll return to his London doctors – Presidency

The Presidency on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari has not changed his plan to return to his doctors in London, United Kingdom for follow-ups.

Scottish parliament votes for second independence referendum

 Nicola Sturgeon meets Theresa May at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Glasgow.
Photograph: Russell Cheyne/PA

Nicola Sturgeon has won a key Holyrood vote on her plans for a second independence referendum, triggering accusations from UK ministers that her demands are premature.

Yakubu, Ex-NNPC boss, withdraws N1bn suit against EFCC, AGF

The erstwhile Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mr. Andrew Yakubu, has withdrwan his suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Melaye’s academic gown, a childish way to prove he attended ABU —Dean

Academics have said that Dino Melaye’s donning of an academic gown to the Senate plenary session on Tuesday is a “juvenile attempt” at proving that he attended the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

FIFA bans Messi for insulting match official

Barcelona star Lionel Messi was suspended for four Argentina matches by FIFA on Tuesday for swearing at an assistant referee.

Mariah Carey Celebrates Birthday With Boyfriend Bryan Tanaka On A Tropical Island

Mariah Carey who is celebrating her birthday on a tropical Island with boyfriend, Bryan Tanaka, took to her IG page to share a photo of herself holding gifts with the caption: "Let the anniversary festivities begin!".

VIDEO: You are an outstanding leader – Fayose celebrates Tinubu at 65

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has congratulated the former governor of Lagos State and APC Chieftain, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 65th birthday.

2019: We will beg Buhari to run – APC

The All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday said nothing has changed its earlier resolve to return President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 general elections despite his recent health challenges.

2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw in full

Group A

Senegal, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan, Madagascar