Presidency to Fayose: You lied on take-off of N5,000 social security scheme
The Presidency on Wednesday disagreed with the claim of Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, on the disbursement of N5, 000 to poor Nigerians. Fayose, whose state was listed as part…
Dele Alli glows as Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-0, Conte rues defeat
In a night of total football display Tottenham Hotspur FC on Wednesday moved to the third place on the English Premier League (EPL) table as Dele Alli scored a brace…
Nigeria records improvement in power generation, loses N534bn revenue in 2016
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Wednesday wheeled out about 3,959 megawatts of generated electricity to the 11 distribution companies as the country’s power supply gradually stabilised. The power generation…
You are a liar, your book full of lies, Obasanjo blasts Awujale
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has rebuked a paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Ogun State, Oba Alaiyeluwa S. K. Adetona, over his autobiography titled “Awujale- The Autobiography of Alaiyeluwa Oba S….
Nine Authors Make Etisalat Prize for Literature 2016 Longlist
Helon Habila, chair of the judging panel of the 2016 Etisalat Prize for Literature has announced the 2016 long list of nine books. The long list is made up of…
Two LGs exempted from Kaduna curfew
The Kaduna State Security Council has relaxed the 24-hour curfew in Jema’a and Zangon Kataf Local Government areas with immediate effect. A statement signed by Samuel Aruwan, Special Assistant to…
Oando, Sahara Energy, 37 others to sell Nigerian crude for 2017/2018
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday released names of 39 companies that will be involved in the sale and purchase of Nigerian crude for 2017/2018. Announcing the results…
Leostan Ekeh on CNN, says government investment in ICT will create genuine billionaires
Nigeria’s serial digital entrepreneur, Leostan Ekeh, has proposed a formula that would help the Federal Government overcome the challenge of youth unemployment and rising restiveness among the youths: the government…
Abuja airport now to be shut March 8, Kaduna airport option raises security concern
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Nigeria’s Federal capital of Abuja will now be closed on 8 March. The move will enable the government repair its runway, the aviation ministry said…
Buhari fires Babachir as Chair of Presidential Committee, SGF faces early exit from cabinet
Embarrassed by the plethora of allegations against the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir David Lawan President Muhammadu Buhari has removed him as chairman of the presidential committee…