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Football Legend and Controversial Figure OJ Simpson Dead at 76
OJ Simpson, the former NFL star and broadcaster whose athletic achievements and fame were eclipsed by his 1995 trial in the brutal killings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, has died of cancer, his family…
Umahi Reveals Total Budget For Lagos-Calabar Highway Construction
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the government is constructing the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway at a total cost of N4bn per kilometre and not the N8bn per km reportedly claimed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.…
FG Considers Half Pay for SSANU, NASU Arrears
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) employed by the Federal Government will receive half of their overdue salaries, pending President Bola Tinubu’s approval.…
Nollywood Actor, Junior Pope, Reported Alive In Wake Of Boat Accident (VIDEO)
Tragedy struck the Nigerian entertainment industry today as news had earlier emerged that popular Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, along with three other actors, lost their lives in a devastating boat accident.
The incident, which…
Umahi Clashes with Atiku, Set to Reveal Cost of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the total cost and breakdown of the ongoing Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project will be made available to the public on Friday.
This was contained in a statement signed by the minister’s…
Air Peace Denies Leaving Passengers Stranded at Gatwick Airport
A Nigerian airline, Air Peace, has debunked claims that on April 8, 2024, it abandoned passengers at Gatwick Airport, London, and shut down the counter before closing time because its aircraft was overbooked.
Reacting to a social…
Central Lagos Market Closed After Fire Guts Buildings
The Lagos State Government has suspended commercial activities in the Central part of the state.
This followed a fire incident which engulfed a section of the Idumota Market in the area.
The fire, which started in the early hours…
GTCO Plc Releases 2023 Full year Audited Result
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has released its Audited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange…
Presidency Replies Atiku Over Claims On Lagos-Calabar Highway
The Presidency on Monday faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s comments on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, describing them as a “misrepresentation of facts.”
“The Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway and Lagos-Calabar Coastal rail…
NNPC Struggles with $3 Billion Backlog in Payments to Fuel Importers
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited owes around $3 billion to fuel traders for imported petrol.
According to Reuters on Monday, three sources confirmed the development.
The debt is coming amid the removal of petrol…
Nigerians Get Bonus Day Off: Thursday Declared Additional Public Holiday for Eid al-Fitr
Nigerians celebrating Eid-el-Fitr received positive news on Tuesday as the Federal Government declared an additional public holiday to mark the occasion.
Thursday, April 11th, 2024, will now be a day off for federal government…
Good News for Travelers: Emirates Set to Return to Nigeria by June
Emirates Airlines is set to resume flights to Nigeria before the end of June 2024, the Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo disclosed.
The minister, who spoke when he appeared on Arise News Channel on Monday morning, confirmed…
EFCC Warns: Charging for Services in Dollars Illegal, Carries Jail Time
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned against the use of Dollar or any foreign currency for services in the country.
The Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede’s strong warning is contained in the latest…
SHAIBU: Ousted Edo Deputy Governor Calls Impeachment Illegal, Threat to Democracy
Philip Shaibu has said that his impeachment as the Edo State deputy governor is illegal and a threat to the nation’s democracy.
In a reaction via a video shared on his X account, Shaibu denounced the impeachment.
He said in part,…
Shaibu Replaced, Omobayo Sworn In As Edo Deputy Governor
Omobayo Godwins has been inaugurated as the Edo Deputy Governor, hours after Philip Shaibu was impeached by the state house of assembly.
The 37-year-old who was beaming with a smile, was sworn in around 1:40 pm on Monday by the Chief…