2017 Budget: What Osinbajo discussed with Saraki, Dogara, economic team
Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has lobbied the President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara on quick passage of the 2017 Appropriation...
View ArticleKillers of Bayelsa government official to die by hanging
The killers of a Bayelsa government employee, Edi Kolu, who was on an official duty when he was attacked, have been sentenced to death by hanging. Justice Nayai Aganaba, who presided over the case...
View ArticleKaduna Electric bemoans energy theft after installing 11,000 meters
The Management of Kaduna Electric has expressed concern over the increasing cases of energy theft in its franchise area. It has also lamented the level of destruction of smart meters currently being...
View ArticleGovernor Masari confirms speaking with Buhari on phone
President Muhammadu Buhari has again spoken from his vacation spot in London, the United Kingdom. Buhari’s latest telephone conversation was with the Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari....
View ArticlePopular Kannywood producer, Ibrahim Bauni is dead
Popular movie producer based in the North, Ibrahim Bauni, is dead. He died on Friday after a brief illness. Bauni had spent about 20 years in the Hausa film industry, popularly known as Kannywood and...
View ArticleLMC sets up panel to verify Sunshine Stars’ salary indebtedness
Following claims of salary indebtedness of Sunshine Stars to its players, the League Management Company (LMC) has initiated steps to verify financial records of the club. This is in exercise of its...
View ArticleFG packaging urgent relief for poultry industry – Osinbajo
Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has promised that the federal government is packaging urgent relief to address some major issues confronting the agricultural sector, particularly the poultry...
View ArticleMourinho happy with Rooney’s decision to stay
Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has hailed Wayne Rooney’s decision to remain at the club and confirmed that the club’s captain will be in the squad for Sunday’s EFL Cup final. Rooney finally...
View ArticleWhite House reportedly bars CNN, New York Times, others from press briefing
The White House on Friday barred a few news networks from its press briefing, as President Donald Trump continues to fight against those who allegedly spread “fake news.” Media houses like CNN, the New...
View ArticleChelsea need 32 points to win the Premier League title – Conte
Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, has said that they need 32 more points, to win the Premier League title this season. The Blues are currently eight points clear of second-placed Manchester City and host...
View ArticleBig Brother Naija: TTT denies family again, says ‘they are all dead’ [VIDEO]
A contestant, Thin Tall Tony, TTT in the ongoing Big Brother Nigeria Reality Show, has again denied his family. TTT, while having a conversation with fake housemate, Jon, on Friday night said he does...
View ArticlePDP crisis: Ruling affirming Sheriff could make Nigeria’s founding fathers...
Chief Bode George, a former deputy chairman and member, Board of Trustees of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), says the recent court judgement recognising Ali Modu Sheriff as the authentic party...
View ArticleWilfred Ndidi “sad” about Ranieri’s sack
Wilfred Ndidi has spoken about Claudio Ranieri’s departure from the club, saying, he “did not get to spend much time with you”. Ranieri brought in the Super Eagles midfielder in the January transfer...
View ArticleHow gunmen attempted to assassinate me – Edo Speaker, Okonoboh
Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Justin Okonoboh, on Saturday disclosed how some unknown gunmen attempted to assassinate him. Addressing journalists in Benin, the Edo state capital, the...
View ArticleEmir of Katsina’s mother is dead
Hajiya Aminatu Mai Babban Daki, the mother of the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumin Kabir Usman, has passed away. The news of her death was confirmed by the Secretary of Katsina Emirate Council and...
View ArticlePremier League: Chelsea beat Swansea to go 11 points clear on top
Chelsea have extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 11 points, after a 3-1 win over Swansea City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The Blues took advantage of the Manchester Derby...
View ArticleUS, UK warn their citizens not to travel to Kaduna, Borno, other Nigerian States
The United States of America and two other countries, have warned their citizens not to travel to some states in Nigeria. This is in view of the planned closure of the Abuja Airport, which will see...
View ArticleIbrahimovic is like me – Cantona
Manchester United legend, Eric Cantona, has praised Zlatan Ibrahimovic for helping the younger players at the club. Ibrahimovic has become a key player at Old Trafford, following his summer move from...
View ArticlePDP wins Rivers rerun elections
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP has won the election for Etche/Omuma Federal Constituency. INEC returning officer, Prof. Olushola Omotayo declared the result at the INEC collation centre in Okehi,...
View ArticleBuhari stops 2017 intervention funds for tertiary institutions
President Muhammadu Buhari has scrapped the Tertiary Education Trust Fund’s special intervention funds for 2017 allocated to tertiary institutions across the country. This disclosure was made by...
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