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Buhari Appoints Professor Pondei As Acting Managing Director Of NDDC

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Prof. Kemebradikumo Daniel Pondei as the Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. According...

National Assembly Is Under Invasion From Many Unknown People — Lawan

Nigeria’s Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday said that the National Assembly was under invasion from ‘many unknown and uninvited people’. He made this assertion...

Boko Haram Attacks Chibok Local Government Area Again, Many Feared Dead

Boko Haram terrorists yesterday  launched a deadly attack on Korongilum Community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State. Eye witnesses say the heavily-armed insurgents entered...

Lagos State Government Confirms First Lagos Lassa Fever Case

Lagos  State  has recorded it’s first case of Lassa fever which has been found in 19 other states of the country. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi,...

We Cannot Sack Service Chiefs Now — Boss Mustapha

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has given reasons why Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari cannot sack service chiefs  for now. Mustapha...

Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing Of Ihedioha’s Appeal To March 2

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned hearing of the application filed by the erstwhile governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha seeking that it reviews its judgement which removed him...

POLITICS
Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing On Zamfara Governorship Election Appeal

The Supreme Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned hearing on the appeal seeking a review of it’s verdict on the last governorship election in Zamfara State. The hearing was adjourned...

APC Young Stakeholders Stage Protest In Abuja, Say ‘Oshiomhole Must Go’

A group which calls itself APC Young Stakeholders  protested at the All Progressives Congress Party Secretariat today, demanding that the party’s National  Chairman, Adams...

I Will Run An All Inclusive Government In Bayelsa — Diri

Newly inaugurated Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri has promised to run an all-inclusive government in the state. He also asked for the support of the candidate of the All Progressives...

Results Of 1999, 2003 General Elections In Nigeria Are Missing – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday said that the results and data of the 1999 and 2003 general elections in Nigeria were missing. This was disclosed by...

Supreme Court Affirms David Lyon As Duly Elected Governor Of Bayelsa State

The Supreme court has dismissed the appeal filed by Senator Heineken Lokpobiri challenging the declaration of David Lyon as the flag bearer of the APC in Bayelsa State. In a unanimous...

BREAKING: Senator Representing Plateau South, Ignatius Longjan Is Dead

The Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District,  Ignatius Longjan, is dead. He died in a Turkish hospital. He served in different political capacities. He was once the...

BUSINESS & ECONOMY
Federal Government, States, LGs Share N647.35bn In January 2020

The federal, state and local governments in Nigeria have shared a total of N647.35 billion for the month of January. The N647.35 billion comprised Statutory Revenue, Value Added Tax...

Nigeria’s Power Sector Loses A Whopping N19.15 Billion In Ten Days

The Nigerian power sector lost about N19.15 billion in 10 days due to constraints arising from insufficient gas supply inadequate and weak  distribution and transmission infrastructure.This...

Federal Government Shares N8.15 Trillion With States, Others In 2019

N8.15 trillion from the Federation Account was reportedly shared among the Federal Government, the 36 States and the 774 Local Governments across Nigeria in 2019. This is according...

Mobile Messaging App, WhatsApp Hits Two Billion Users

WhatsApp has two billion users around the world, up from 1.5 billion by the end of 2017, the company announced on Wednesday. This means WhatsApp harnessed 500 million new customers...

Airbus Reports Net Loss Of 1.36 Bn Euros But A Rise In Operating Profits For 2019

Airbus on Thursday reported a net loss of 1.36 billion euros in 2019 after being hit by a 3.6 billion euro fine over a bribery scandal and extra development costs for the A400M transport...

NLNG Signs Significant Supply Agreement With GALP Trading SA

Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) has signed an agreement with Galp Trading SA to supply one million tonnes of LNG per year. Nigeria had earlier signed a deal with Eni and Total...

IMPACT
People & Power Hosts The 19th PSR National Awards. See Some Of The Photos Here

The 19th edition of the annual PSR National Awards have been held in Lagos. Men and women who have distinguished themselves in their various spheres of endeavour were honoured at a...

Mr Ebele Enunwa: Profile Of A Silent Nigerian Tycoon

 Mr. Ebele Enunwa is a veritable enterprise tycoon. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sundry Foods Ltd. Sundry Foods Limited was founded in 2004 and owns and operates...

Jaiprakash Changrani: An Asset To Nigeria’s Industrial Sector

Mr. Jaiprakash Changrani is the highly resourceful Managing Director of Sarsoli Industries in Nigeria. While he is the Managing Director, Mr. Chandru Changrani is the Founder and Chairman. Sarsoli...

Mr Alexander Ologun Ogedengbe : A Passion For Quality Education

  Mr Alexander Ologun Ogedengbe is an established educator who has contributed immensely to national development in the sphere of education. He is the founder of the prestigious...

Dr Abiodun Olusanya : Portrait Of A Consummate Physician

Dr Abiodun Olusanya is a consummate physician. He is one Nigerian who has contributed his own brick to nation building through service. Highly experienced and versed in several aspects...

Mr James Inedu George : Global Recognition In Architecture

Mr. James Inedu George is a high-flying, creative and exceptionally  resourceful architect. His creative genius has brought him out as a source of pride to Nigeria. Born on February...

HISTORY & LEGENDS
Buhari Renames Abuja National Stadium After MKO Abiola

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday renamed the Abuja National Stadium after the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola. The president made the pronouncement during...

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Remarries

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has remarried. He made this announcement via his Instagram page. He called his new wife, Queen  Shilekunola Moronke Naomi. Shilekunola Moronke...

Alhassan Dantata’s  Long, Vibrant And Undying Legacy

This is the story of the enviable legacy of an icon of commerce, a man believed by many to have been the wealthiest man in West Africa.     The Dantatas are an enigmatic clan....

The Enigmatic World of the Oba of Benin (As Told By the Isekhure of Benin Kingdom)

The announcement of the funeral rites of the late Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Erediauwa II has once again thrown up the enigmatic nature of the Benin Monarchy....

GENERAL
Boeing Finds Debris In Fuel Tanks Of Parked 737 Max Jets

Boeing has said it  found debris in the fuel tanks of several 737 Max jets that have been sitting in storage. It is the latest problem Boeing faces as it tries to get the 737 Max...

Apartheid Was A Crime Against Humanity — F.W. De Klerk Retracts On Earlier Claim

South Africa’s former president, F.W. De Klerk on Monday retracted the controversial submission he made earlier this month saying apartheid was not a crime against humanity, and apologized...

COVID-19 Death Toll Rises To Nearly 1,900 As WHO Asks For Calm

The official death toll from the new coronavirus in China named COVID-19 hit 1,868 on Tuesday after another 98 people died, mostly in Hubei and Wuhan where the virus emerged in December. Liu...

ECOWAS Countries Seek Solutions To Nigeria’s Border Closure

 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is determined to find solutions to the ongoing border closure by Nigeria. ECOWAS’ fifteen member countries met on Saturday...

U.S Secretary Of State In Senegal As Part Of His Africa Tour

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is currently in Senegal to  seek out a positive vision for US cooperation with Africa. Pompeo arrived in the Senegalese capital, Dakar on Saturday...

Japan Suffers Worst Economic Slump In Five Years Partly Due To Natural Causes

Japan has suffered its worst quarterly GDP contraction in more than five years, with a tax hike and a deadly typhoon taking a toll on the world’s third-largest economy. The nation’s...

ASSESSMENT
Hope Uzodinma Vs Emeka Ihedioha: Full Text Of Supreme Court Judgement

The following is the full text of the judgment by the Supreme Court of Nigeria in the appeal filed by Senator Hope Uzodinma and his party, All Progressives Congress against Rt. Hon....

Nigeria’s Fabric Not At Risk With Amotekun But Dialogue Is Needed — Tinubu

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday, broke his silence on the controversial Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN) otherwise known as Amotekun...

Buhari Pledges To Reverse Climate Change In Nigeria 

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in New York said his administration has put in place robust plans and initiatives to reverse the negative effects of climate change in...

Obasanjo Advises African Countries Affected By Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa

Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has called on African countries whose citizens were affected by the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa to take their complaints...

Alaafin Of Oyo Writes Buhari, Warns Of Impending National Catastrophe

The Alaafin of Oyo , Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has written to President Muhammadu Buhari, warning him about looming anarchy in the country if the siege laid to Yorubaland by Fulani herdsmen...

Cyril Ramaphosa’s Inauguration Speech As President Of South Africa

Read The Full Text Of Cyril Ramaphosa’s Inauguration Speech As President Of The Republic Of South Africa Delivered On May 25, 2019. Your Majesties, Kings and Queens, Your Excellencies,...

SPORTS
South Africa’s Rugby Team Wins World Sports Award

South Africa’s rugby team also known as the Springboks was named World sports team of the year in Berlin on Monday. The Laureus World Sports award follows the triumph of the Springboks...

Joseph Yobo Appointed As Super Eagles’ Assistant Coach

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed former Super Eagles defender and skipper, Joseph Yobo as assistant coach of the team. Yobo will replace Imama Amapakabo in the technical...

Inter Milan Win The Milan Derby, Top The Serie A Table

Inter Milan launched a superb second-half comeback from 2-0 down to stun rivals AC Milan and go top of Serie A on Sunday. Inter came roaring back early in the second half and soon found...

David Bamasai Tumo Wins 2020 Lagos City Marathon

David Bamasai Tumo of Kenya  this morning  won the 2020 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. He won the 42km race at a time of 2 hours, 10 minutes, 22seconds. The prize money for the...

BREAKING: Manchester United Signs Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo On Loan

Manchester United have sealed a late loan deal for former Watford striker, Odion Ighalo making him the first Nigerian player to ever play for the Red Devils. The Nigeria international...

Federer Through To Australian Open Semi Finals In Dramatic Fashion

Roger Federer is through to the semi final stage of the Australian Open after a drama-filled quarter-final match. The Swiss saved seven match points against American, Tennys Sandgren...

WOMAN
Mrs Janet Temitope Adetu: The Etiquette & Lifestyle Connoisseur

Janet Adetu FCCA, MIOD, CIC, MCIPM, AMC, is a certified Executive Business Coach with expertise in Corporate Protocol, Organizational Change, Professional Image Strategy, Personal Performance,...

Mrs Priscilla Ngozi Okechukwu : Empowering Women And The Youth Through ICT

Mrs Priscilla Okechukwu is a distinguished software engineer. She uses her skill and expertise to empower women and the youth by training them in ICT packages that would enhance their...

Chief (Mrs) Omolara Hassan: Toast To A Uniquely Resourceful Educator

Chief (Mrs.) Omolara Hassan is a seasoned educator and a graduate of the famous London South Bank University. She graduated in Mathematics with Computing for Management Decisions.  Her...

Chief (Lady) Tina Ovueraye: Profile Of A Woman Of Achievement

 Lady Tina Ovueraye is a veritable woman of achievement. She has recorded success in virtually every sphere she finds herself. Backed by humility and a heart that is ever ready to...

Dr Ogechi Nwokedi: Sterling Accomplishments In Optometry

Dr. Ogechi Nwokedi has a tall stature in the field of optometry. In her chosen profession, she is a versatile as she is resourceful. Dr Ogechi Nwokedi is the Managing Director and Principal...

Mrs Uwemedimo Umonnan : Portrait Of A Versatile Radiographer

Mrs. Uwemedimo Mike Umonnan (JP) can easily be described as the toast of the Radiography profession in Nigeria. She is at once a radiographer, mammographer, sonographer, echocardiographer...

ENTERTAINMENT
Highlife Music Maestro, Sir Victor Olaiya Dies At 89

Nigerian highlife legend, Sir Victor Olaiya has passed on in Lagos at the age of 89 after a brief illness. He died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, on Wednesday. A gifted...

South Korea’s ‘Parasite’ Makes History By Winning Best Picture At Oscars

South Korean film, Parasite has been named Best Picture at this year’s Oscars, making it the first non-English speaking film to win the Academy’s most prestigious award. The...

Angelique Kidjo Defeats Burna Boy To Win Best World Music Album Grammy

Angelique Kidjo has beaten Burna Boy to win her fourth Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album shattering the wishes of many Nigerians. Burna Boy had been nominated in...

Former BBNaija Housemates, Gedoni and Khafi Are Engaged

Former housemates of the 2019 Big Brother Naija reality Television show, Khafi Kareem and Gedoni Ekpata are reportedly engaged. Gedoni proposed to Khafi on Christmas Day while the...