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NEWS

Justice Ministry Must Now Vet Contracts Before FG Signs – Malami

Nigeria’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Abubakar Malami says henceforth his ministry will vet certain categories of contracts before they are signed by any Federal Government...

Unknown Gunmen Abduct Sokoto Lawmaker While Travelling

The member representing Denge/Shuni State Constituency at the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Aminu Magaji Bodai was on Thursday morning kidnapped by men who are yet to be identified. A...

Four Policemen Who Killed Suspected Phone Thieves In Lagos Dismissed, Remanded In Prison

The four policemen who killed two suspected phone thieves in Igando area of Lagos State have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and remanded in prison custody. Briefing newsmen...

N-Power Beneficiaries, Youth Corpers To Be Recruited For Community Policing

The National Economic Council (NEC) says plans are in the pipeline to engage beneficiaries of the N-Power scheme and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in community policing. Edo...

Buhari Swears In Nigeria’s New Ministers, Assigns Portfolios

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in 43 newly appointed ministers who will work with him in his second four-year term. The full list of the ministers and...

EFCC Raids Ambode’s Lagos Residence Over Alleged Financial Fraud

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday raided the residence of the immediate past governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode at Epe, his home town. Confirming...

POLITICS

Buhari Has Reduced Ministers To Abba Kyari’s Clerical Aides – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of reducing his newly-inaugurated ministers to the status of clerical staff of his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. Buhari...

Dino Melaye Reacts As Tribunal Sacks Him As Senator Representing Kogi West

The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye has described the ruling of the Kogi West National Assembly/State Assembly Election Petitions...

We Will Do Everything To Reclaim Anambra In 2021 Says PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to retake Anambra State from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the 2021 governorship election in the state. To achieve the goal,...

Former INEC Boss, Iwu Regains Freedom After Meeting Bail Conditions

A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Maurice Iwu has regained his freedom after spending a week at Ikoyi Prison in Lagos. Iwu, who is...

PDP Knocks Buhari, APC Over Ban On Food Importation

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop providing Foreign Exchange (FOREX) for...

Buhari’s Campaign Coordinator In Zamfara Defects To PDP

The Zamfara State coordinator for President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign in the 2019 general elections, Alhaji Bature Sambo and other top officials of the All Progressives Congress...

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Federal Government To Inject N600 Billion Into Nigeria’s Power Sector

Nigeria’s power sector is to get N600 billion intervention from the Federal Government. The Market Operator of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Mr Edmond Eje on Wednesday said...

NCC Fines 9mobile, Airtel ₦136 Million For Violating Industry Regulations

The Nigerian Communications Commissions (NCC) has slammed a fine of ₦136 million on two major network operators in the country, Airtel and 9mobile for violating various industry regulations. In...

FG To Set Up Committee To Review Revenue Sharing Formula

The Federal Government of Nigeria says it plans to set up a committee tasked with the responsibility of reviewing the revenue sharing formula for federal, state and local governments...

We Remitted N51.3 Billion To The Federal Government In Q1 – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that it remitted a total sum of N51.3 billion to Federal Government’s Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) in the first quarter of...

Nigeria Secures India’s $100 Million Loan For Broadband Expansion

The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured a $100 million loan from the Indian government in its quest to attain the much needed universal Internet coverage and broadband expansion. The...

Nigerian Governors Kick Against Oil Subsidy, Say It Drains Nation’s Resources

Governors in Nigeria say the payment of oil subsidy to marketers by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is not sustainable as it drains the nation’s resources. Chairman...

IMPACT

Winners Of The 2018 PSR National Awards And Some Pictures From The Event

People & Power has released the names of the winners of the 18th edition of the annual PSR National Awards. In the Development in Nigeria Merit Awards (DINMA) category, the winners...

Mr. Simeon Oyakhilome Okoduwa: Profile of A Consummate Lawyer

Simeon Oyakhilome Okoduwa is an astute and versatile private legal practitioner and arbitrator. He is a Partner in Alliance Law Firm with over 25 years post-call experience. His...

Mr. Durodola Omolewa Kuteyi: Profile of An Enigmatic Industrialist

Durodola Omolewa Kuteyi, more widely known as Duro Kuteyi is an enigmatic Nigerian entrepreneur. He has given a lot to the development of the country’s industrial sector. Duro Kuteyi’s...

Chief (Dr) Nzeribe Okegbue: Man of Outstanding Achievements

Chief (Dr) Nzeribe Okegbue is an astute and dynamic young business entrepreneur with local and international business contacts. He is the founding Managing Director/Chief Executive...

Mr. Chaim Zach: Portrait Of An Enigmatic Entrepreneur

Mr. Chaim Zach is an international investor and industrialist. For close to 30 years, he has positively impacted the Nigerian agricultural sector. He has hugely contributed to the...

Mr. Chuma Anagbado: Iconic Multidisciplinary Designer

Chuma Anagbado is an award winning multidisciplinary designer who is passionate about creating scalable and sustainable design solutions through research and collaborations. He is...

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

Brazil, France Trade Words As Fire Ravages The Amazon Rain Forest

Brazil’s president, Jair Bolsonaro has accused France and other countries of interference and having a colonialist mindset while expressing fears over the fire currently ravaging...

FBI Arrest Suspected Nigerian Fraudsters In $46 Million Online Romance Scam Cases

Citing an online relationship between a Japanese woman and a purported United States Army captain stationed in Syria, the Federal Bureau of Investigations says it has arrested over...

Jews Who Vote Democrats Are Either Uninformed Or Disloyal –Trump

Showing a fresh willingness to play politics along religious lines, United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that American Jews who vote for Democrats show either a total...

Italy’s Prime Minister, Conte Resigns Over Disagreement With President Salvini

Infighting within Italy’s ruling coalition has led to the resignation of the country’s prime minister, barely a year into his term. The Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe...

Another US Military Drone Reportedly Shot Down In Yemen

Another United States military drone has been shot down over Yemen according to a report by Reuters. US officials quoted by Reuters say the MQ-9 Reaper drone was shot down over Yemen’s...

Cameroonian Military Court Sentences Ambazonia Separatists To Life In Prison

A military court in Yaounde, the Cameroonian capital on Tuesday morning sentenced the leader of the country’s Ambazonia separatist movement, Sisiku Ayuk Tabe and nine of his followers...

ASSESSMENT

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,...

BREAKING: Obasanjo Cries Out, Hits Buhari Again Over The State Of Nigeria

Nigeria’s former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has released another comprehensive criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari. The elaborate critique which was released to pressmen...

Buhari’s Statement As He Accepts APC Nomination Form

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday September 11, 2018, collected the All Progressives Congress expression of interest and nomination forms donated to him by NCAN. NCAN had last...

We Are Delivering The Change That We Promised Nigerians–Buhari

Following is the full text of the official statement by the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari to mark the 2018 Democracy Day, on Tuesday,May 29. My Dear Nigerians! Today marks the...

The Way Out: A Clarion Call For Coalition For Nigeria Movement By Olusegun Obasanjo

Being Text Of A Special Press Statement By Nigeria’s Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo Since we are still in the month of January, it is appropriate to wish all Nigerians...

SPORTS

New Juventus Coach, Sarri Diagnosed With Pneumonia

The management of Juventus Football Club of Italy have released a statement confirming that its new coach, Maurizio Sarri has been diagnosed with pneumonia after struggling with flu. Sarri...

Nigeria’s D’Tigress Defeat Host, Senegal To Win Fourth AfroBasket Title

Nigeria’s female national basketball team, D’Tigress on Sunday night defeated host country, Senegal in the final of the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket to win their fourth continental...

FIFA Bans Samson Siasia For Life For Allegedly Agreeing To Manipulate Matches

The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has banned former Super Eagles player and coach, Samson Siasia for life and fined him $50,000 for allegedly agreeing to...

Governor Ihedioha Appoints Kanu Nwankwo As Special Assistant On Sports

Imo State governor, Emeka Ihedioha has announced the appointment of a former Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Kanu Nwankwo as his Senior Special Assistant on Sports Matters . A...

Nigeria’s D’Tigress Defeat Cameroon 106-39 To Qualify For AfroBasket Quarter Final

D’Tigress of Nigeria made light work of Cameroon on Tuesday in a one-sided tie at the ongoing FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship in Senegal. The Nigerian girls defeated their...

Serena Williams In Tears After Rogers Cup Finals Injury

World lawn tennis legend, Serena Williams was all tears after she forced to retire from the Rogers Cup Final due to injury, handing victory to Canadian teenager, Bianca Andreescu. The...

WOMAN

Mrs. Olajumoke Titilayo Osaji: Woman of Enterprise And Impact

Mrs. Olajumoke Titilayo Osaji is the highly resourceful and impactful Managing Director of Effloresce Nigeria Limited. She has carved a niche for herself in the area of Branding as...

Dr Omolola Salako: Salute To A Physician’s Commitment To Cancer Care

Dr Omolola Salako is passionate about bridging the gap cancer patients face in accessing accurate information, care and resources. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of...

Mrs. Temitope Jemerigbe: Jewel of Marketing Communication

Mrs. Temitope Jemerigbe, the Chief Executive Officer of DKK Nigeria is a huge asset to the world of advertising and marketing communication. Within the industry, she is widely acknowledged...

Mrs. Imelda Iyayi: A Passion For Qualitative Children Education

Mrs. Imelda Iyayi is the quintessential well-rounded woman. She is trained and skilled in many things and this readily manifests in every endeavour she applies herself to. Imelda is...

Mrs. Tosin Shonibare: Sterling Achievements In Fashion Design

Most people in fashion and accessories circles would describe Shefiat Tosin Shonibare as an ‘all-rounder.’ After graduating with a Higher National Diploma in Accounting from the...

Dr Olaide Omotosho-Ikuru: Rising Profile In Preventive Medicine

Dr Olaide Omotosho-Ikuru has carved a niche for herself in the field of Preventive Medicine. She runs a very active and innovative health facility called Health Kinect Clinic which...

ENTERTAINMENT

Pakistan Urges UNICEF To Drop Actress, Priyanka Chopra As Ambassador

The Pakistani government has demanded that Indian actress, Priyanka Chopra be stripped of her UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador role over her alleged support for war and the Indian government. In...

A popular Zimbabwean comedian, Samantha Kureya known by her stage name ‘Gonyeti’ has been found after she was abducted and beaten by masked gunmen in the country’s capital,...

Current Highest Paid Actor, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Remarries

American actor, producer and retired wrestler, Dwayne Johnson popularly known by his ring name ‘ The Rock’ has gotten married to his girlfriend of twelve years, Lauren Hashian. The...

Miley Cyrus Posts Cryptic Messages After ‘Break Up’ With Husband Of Eight Months

Miley Cyrus has posted a series of cryptic messages on Instagram following the news about her break-up from husband, Liam Hemsworth. On Sunday, a representative for the singer confirmed...