Corrupt practices at Airport: Immigration to sanction errant officers
Some Immigration officers have been invited for questioning and sanctions over unprofessional conduct at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr…
How Danbatta, NCC boss, secured MTN N221m waiver in Kano
A timely intervention by the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Garba Danbatta, has secured a permit fee waiver of a whopping N221 million for…
Two Years of APC: Are You Happy this Democracy Day
By KEN UGBECHIE By this time tomorrow, it will be two years in the life of the APC-led Federal Government. It will also be another Democracy Day and exactly 18…
Osinbajo names Pitan as new MD Bank of Industry, Doherty is new DG PENCOM
Acting President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has made 9 appointments into Federal parastatals, agencies and commissions. He named Funso Doherty as new Director-General for the National Pension Commission, PENCOM and Mr….
Arsenal outclass Chelsea to win FA Cup for 7th time under Wenger; Barcelona wins Copa del Rey, Dortmund pockets German Cup
Arsene Wenger secured his record seventh FA Cup final win as Arsenal produced a magnificent display to win a Wembley thriller against 10-man Chelsea. The victory may mean that the…
Why Africa is confident of the future – Osinbajo at G7 Sumit
Africa is undeterred by the failures of the past and the continent is motivated by the incredible energy and talent of its bustling youthful population, according to Acting President Yemi…
Group cites Constitution, says Buhari should resign, warns APC
The Good Governance Advocates, a pro-democracy group, has declared the Presidency vacant, arguing that ailing President Muhammad Buhari is unfit to continue in office. The group said the constitution has…
Global computer failure forces British Airways to cancel flights
British Airways has cancelled all flights from Heathrow and Gatwick until 18:00 BST because of computer problems. A “major IT system failure is causing very severe disruption to our flight…
Unmarried ‘couples’ get deadline to get married in Burundi
In an effort to reform morals, Burundi government has ordered all unmarried couples until the end of the year to legalise their relationships. The government gave the order on Friday…
Two penalty kicks apiece ensure Eagles draw Corsica 1-1 in friendly
Jean-Jacques Mandrichi’s early goal gave the hosts hope of a victory, but the Manchester City man levelled proceedings from the penalty spot A second-rate Nigeria performance was rescued by Kelechi…