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Before Supreme Court reviews itself, By Oguwike Nwachuku

By admin  /  February 17, 2020
OGUWIKE NWACHUKU bares his mind on the efforts by Emeka Ihedioha to have the Supreme Court return him to the...
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Before Supreme Court reviews itself, By Oguwike Nwachuku

Agba Jalingo meets bail condition, regains freedom after 174 days

By Ezekiel Johnson  /  February 17, 2020
The publisher of Cross River Watch, Agba Jalingo, on Monday regained his freedom, having fulfilled his bail condition. Jalingo was...
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Agba Jalingo meets bail condition, regains freedom after 174 days

Boko Haram: Come out of hiding, Shari’a council dares Shekau

By Agency Report  /  February 17, 2020
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, on Monday described Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, as a coward and challenged...
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Boko Haram: Come out of hiding, Shari’a council dares Shekau

How to prevent purveyors of fake news from succeeding –Presidency

By Ezekiel Johnson  /  February 17, 2020
The Presidency has advised that purveyors of fake news will not achieve their pernicious goals if Nigerians are discriminatory about...
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How to prevent purveyors of fake news from succeeding –Presidency

FAAC retreat: Sanwo-Olu calls for new revenue sources, sharing formula

By David Adenekan  /  February 17, 2020
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for the creation and boosting of new sources of export in Nigeria’s bid...
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FAAC retreat: Sanwo-Olu calls for new revenue sources, sharing formula

Nigeria needs 9.4m toilets annually to end open defecation -WASH

By Agency Report  /  February 17, 2020
No fewer than 9.4 million toilets are needed to be constructed annually if Nigeria will meet its Open Defecation-Free target...
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Nigeria needs 9.4m toilets annually to end open defecation -WASH

Oyo: Govt to prosecute illegal motor parks operators, impound vehicles

By David Adenekan  /  February 17, 2020
Oyo State government has promised to prosecute any individual found culpable of running parallel and illegal parks in the state,...
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Oyo: Govt to prosecute illegal motor parks operators, impound vehicles

Coronavirus:  99 more cases confirmed on cruise ship in Japan

By Agency Report  /  February 17, 2020
Japan’s Health Ministry said on Monday that 99 more people on a quarantined cruise ship in the port of Yokohama...
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Coronavirus:  99 more cases confirmed on cruise ship in Japan

Court tells INEC: You can’t deregister 31 political parties

By Clement Daniel with Agency report  /  February 17, 2020
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from deregistering 31 political parties. Justice...
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Court tells INEC: You can’t deregister 31 political parties

Coronavirus: Americans from quarantined cruise ship flown from Japan

By Agency Report  /  February 17, 2020
Two planes carrying Americans from the quarantined cruise ship Diamond Princess have left Japan. The aircraft chartered by the US...
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Coronavirus: Americans from quarantined cruise ship flown from Japan

POLITICS

Before Supreme Court reviews itself, By Oguwike Nwachuku

Before Supreme Court reviews itself, By Oguwike Nwachuku

admin February 17, 2020
OGUWIKE NWACHUKU bares his mind on the efforts by Emeka Ihedioha to have the Supreme Court ...
Court tells INEC: You can’t deregister 31 political parties

Court tells INEC: You can’t deregister 31 political…

Clement Daniel with Agency report February 17, 2020
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from deregistering ...
PDP to Diri: It is time to reconcile and unite people of Bayelsa

PDP to Diri: It is time to reconcile…

Ezekiel Johnson February 14, 2020
This is the time to reconcile and unite the people of Bayelsa State, the Peoples Democratic ...
Bayelsa: INEC declares PDP’s Douye Diri as governor-elect

Bayelsa: INEC declares PDP’s Douye Diri as governor-elect

Clement Daniel February 14, 2020
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ...
Bayelsa: Supreme Court sacks Lyon, declares PDP’s Diri winner

Bayelsa: Supreme Court sacks Lyon, declares PDP’s Diri…

Clement Daniel February 13, 2020
The Governor-elect of Bayelsa State, David Lyon, and Deputy Governor-elect, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo, have been sacked by ...
Makinde yet to fulfil 2019 coalition agreements nine months after -ADC

Makinde yet to fulfil 2019 coalition agreements nine…

David Adenekan February 12, 2020
House of Assembly candidates on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the 2019 ...
Bisi Akande chairs APC reconciliation committee

Bisi Akande chairs APC reconciliation committee

Ezekiel Johnson February 11, 2020
Former interim national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Bisi Akande, has been named ...
Oyo APC lacks knowledge of good governance -PDP

Oyo APC lacks knowledge of good governance -PDP

David Adenekan February 10, 2020
The Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has asked the opposition All Progressives ...
Oyo govt begins employment of 7,000 teachers, 3,600 non-teaching staff

Why APC govt can’t claim to be architect…

David Adenekan February 9, 2020
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has put a lie to the persistent claim by the ...

BUSINESS

Lagos closes 16 companies over N126.19m tax evasion

Lagos closes 16 companies over N126.19m tax evasion

Business February 14, 2020
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, on Friday announced that it had closed 16 companies ...
CBN injects $210m into Forex Market

CBN injects $210m into Forex Market

Business February 12, 2020
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has injected the sum of 210 million dollars into the ...
Zenith Bank promotes women empowerment with Z-Woman

Zenith Bank promotes women empowerment with Z-Woman

Business February 10, 2020
Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Zenith Bank Plc, has introduced a new product, Z-Woman, which is focused ...
First Bank to partner Osun in mining

First Bank to partner Osun in mining

Business February 6, 2020
First Bank Nigeria Plc, has pledged that it will support and partner Osun State government in ...
First Bank to partner Osun in mining

First Bank hosts SME clinic, reiterates commitment to…

Business February 2, 2020
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has reiterated its commitment to driving growth and building the capacity ...
Senate seeks taSenate raises alarm over strange epidemic outbreak in Benueo establish Agency for Persons with Special Needs

Senate probes NNPC over $396 million spent on…

Business January 30, 2020
The Senate on Thursday resolved to probe the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, over the sum ...

SPORTS

2021 AFCON race: Eagles, Leone Stars to clash in Asaba

2021 AFCON race: Eagles, Leone Stars to clash…

David Adenekan February 16, 2020
The 15,400-capacity Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, will host next month’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying ...
Joseph Yobo appointed Super Eagles’ assistant coach

Joseph Yobo appointed Super Eagles’ assistant coach

David Adenekan February 12, 2020
The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed former Super Eagles’ defender and captain, Joseph Yobo, as assistant ...
D’Tigress end Olympic qualifiers on a high

D’Tigress end Olympic qualifiers on a high

David Adenekan February 10, 2020
D’Tigress ended their FIBA Olympics Qualifiers Tournament on a high despite a narrow 71-76 points loss ...
D’Tigress Olympics qualification: NBBF thanks Buhari, minister, fans

D’Tigress Olympics qualification: NBBF thanks Buhari, minister, fans

David Adenekan February 10, 2020
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has traced the qualification of the D’Tigress to the immense support of ...
D’Tigress seals Tokyo 2020 Olympics ticket

D’Tigress seals Tokyo 2020 Olympics ticket

David Adenekan February 9, 2020
D’Tigress on Saturday booked a ticket to the 2020 Olympics Games in Tokyo despite losing to ...
Lagos City Marathon will promote tourism and healthy living –Sanwo-Olu

Lagos City Marathon will promote tourism and healthy…

David Adenekan February 9, 2020
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his satisfaction at the just concluded 2020 Access ...

RELIGION

Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria

Boko Haram: Come out of hiding, Shari’a council dares…

Agency Report February 17, 2020
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, on Monday described Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, as ...
Pope Francis refuses to open door to married priests

Pope Francis refuses to open door to married…

Agency Report February 12, 2020
Pope Francis, on Wednesday refused to endorse a proposal to allow married men to serve as ...

NAHCON generates N2bn from Hajj Development Levy

Agency Report February 4, 2020
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, says it generated N2 billion from the Hajj Development ...
The Boys’ Brigade: I will serve humanity till I die, Majekodunmi vows

The Boys’ Brigade: I will serve humanity till…

David Adenekan January 31, 2020
The Baagbile of Egbaland, Chief Femi Majekodunmi, has assured of his commitment to continue to serve ...
Insecurity: CAN formally declares three days fasting, prayer  

Insecurity: CAN formally declares three days fasting, prayer…

Ezekiel Johnson January 26, 2020
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has declared three days of prayer and fasting to save ...
Christian group lambasts Femi Adesina over statement on Andimi's murder

Christian group lambasts Femi Adesina over statement on…

admin January 24, 2020
A Christian group, Nigeria Christian Graduate Fellowship, has lambasted the Special Adviser to the President on ...

FEATURES AND INTERVIEWS

Haringey, Harvard & Hollywood: The fabulous Temi Fagbenle and family

Haringey, Harvard & Hollywood: The fabulous Temi Fagbenle…

Features and Interviews February 4, 2020
Temi Fagbenle's basketball journey began on a court marked with tramlines, not free-throw lines. A little ...
Reporter’s diary: Court on Monday, police custody on Tuesday

Reporter’s diary: Court on Monday, police custody on…

Features and Interviews January 19, 2020
ALFRED OLUFEMI writes on his hectic movements from one state to another within hours to answer ...
Why newspapers no longer sell, and way out –Ayankunbi (II)

Why newspapers no longer sell, and way out…

Features and Interviews January 1, 2020
Having traversed the Nigerian media landscape for decades and gathered a reasonable amount of experience in ...
Why newspapers no longer sell, and way out –Ayankunbi (II)

INTERVIEW: Why newspapers no longer sell, and way…

Features and Interviews December 30, 2019
Having traversed the Nigerian media landscape for decades and gathered a reasonable amount of experience in ...
INTERVIEW: Nigerian media’s fear about hate speech law –Lai Oso (II)

INTERVIEW: Nigerian media’s fear about hate speech law…

Features and Interviews December 11, 2019
Professor Lai Oso is one of Nigeria’s most widely published communication researchers.  A former Dean, School ...
INTERVIEW: Nigerian media’s fear about hate speech law –Lai Oso (II)

INTERVIEW: Nigerian media’s fear about hate speech law…

Features and Interviews December 9, 2019
Professor Lai Oso is one of Nigeria’s most widely published communication researchers.  A former Dean, School ...

RELATIONSHIPS

INTERVIEW: How to detect your spouse has a killer instinct –Dr. Fagbohungbe (Psychologist)

INTERVIEW: How to detect your spouse has a…

Features and Interviews November 27, 2018
Killing of spouses has become rampant in recent time.  Usually for love, so to say, many ...