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Reps say immigration failed to remit ₦11.2 Billion To FG
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has demanded explanation from the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) over its alleged failure to remit N11.2 billion to the Consolidated Revenue Fund…
National Assembly Under Invasion, Senate President Cries Out
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, raised security alarm that the National Assembly is under invasion by “many unknown and uninvited people”. Lawan raised the alarm at an emergency meetin…
National Security Adviser Tackles Chief Of Staff Over Police Equipment Contract
A lucrative contract for the procurement of defence equipment for the Nigeria Police Force appeared to have triggered the raging confrontation at the highest levels of the Buhari administration.F…
CCB probes CJN, NJC, Delta Judiciary, others over alleged child trafficking, illegal adoption of children
The Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, has commenced probe on the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, the National Judicial Institute, the Delta State Judiciary and others over an alleged child trafficking and …
Man threatens Mayorkun for failing to perform at Warri show, Davido reacts
An unnamed man has given singer Mayorkun an ultimatum to refund the money he was paid for his performance in Warri, else, he would be banned from performing anywhere in the state. In a video online, …
Bill for Federal University of Medical Sciences Otukpo passes second reading in Senate
A bill for an act to establish a Federal University of Medical Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State on Tuesday passed second reading in the Senate. Sponsor of the bill, Senator Patrick Abba Moro representin…
SON to establish laboratories in 6 geo-political zones
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says it has concluded plans to establish laboratories in the six geo-opolitical zones for testing products and ensuring standardisation in the country.Mr B…
Jeff Bezos commits $10 billion to fight climate change
The issue of climate change remains a fundamental issue in the world as many countries continue to create awareness and fight issues rapidly destroying the earth. Lending his voice and financial aid …
Wuhan hospital director dies of Coronavirus
A hospital director in the Chinese metropolis of Wuhan, the epicentre of a new coronavirus outbreak, died from the disease on Monday, state media reported on Tuesday. Liu Zhiming, Director of Wuchang…
Police rescue 1 kidnapped JAMB staff, search for others
The police in Kogi said that one of the JAMB staff kidnapped on Kaba – Lokoja in road last Sunday had been rescued. The state police command spokesman , DSP William Aya, told the News Agency of Niger…
Bayelsa: INEC rejects APC’s request for fresh election
Following the Supreme Court judgement, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ruled out the demand for a fresh governorship election in Bayelsa state by the All Progressives Congres…
Alleged cultism: Ilaro Polytechnic SUG President granted bail as Ogun govt intervenes
The Students’ Union President of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Adegboye Olatunji, who was arrested for alleged involvement in cultism, has been granted bail. According to reports, Olatu…
Mayweather replies 50 Cent's on claims that he is broke
Floyd Mayweather has slammed 50 Cents after the American rapper claimed the undefeated boxer has gone broke. The Money Man the took to his social media handle to post a photo of his shoe closet in re…
Sexual harassment in schools: ASUU counsels lawmakers
Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, National President, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Monday, advocated the review of existing laws on sexual harassment in tertiary institutions.Ogunyemi made th…
Just In : Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing Of Ihedioha’s Case To March 2, 2020
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha to March 2, 2020. Mr Ihedioha approached the apex court with an application to reverse itself on the ju…
Hundreds Sleep On Maiduguri Streets For Fear Of Boko Haram
Fear of Boko Haram attack has made women and children flee their village and take to lodging in the open in Maiduguri. People from over 300 households in Kayamla, in the Konduga Local Government Area…
Diezani stole $2.5 billion supported by generation of looters - Magu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has appealed to the United Kingdom to extradite ex-Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to Nigeria to account for the missing public m…
Men should not marry women who can't cook - Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has pointed some qualities his male members should look out for before marrying a lady. Adeboye, who is the General Overseer of RCC…
Chelsea vs Man United: Lampard blasts referee over Maguire, speaks on Zuma, Giroud goals
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has blamed the match officials for refusing to make use of the pitch side monitor during their 2-0 defeat to Manchester United on Monday.Lampard said Man United’s top d…
Kano Emirate Crisis : Court dismisses kingmakers’ suit
A Kano High Court, presided over by Justice Ahmed Tijjani Badamosi, has dismissed the case filed by the five kingmakers challenging the creation of four additional emirates in the state.In his ruling…