The 36 states of the federation, through their attorneys, have appealed a judgment that dismissed a suit seeking to restrain the federal government from effecting the planned deduction of $418 million from states’ funds to settle the Paris Club Fund debt. The plaintiffs in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1313/202 sought to …

Here is a brief profile of the dead victims of Monday night’s horrendous attack on a Kaduna bound train by terrorists. Though about nine people have so far been confirmed dead, not all have been properly identified. Meanwhile many of the injured are currently receiving treatment at hospitals, even as …

Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari meets with Service Chiefs President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned terrorist attacks on Abuja-Kaduna train which occured on Monday night. The attacks on the Kaduna-bound train led to the death of an unspecified number of passengers while scores were injured. The President directed the immediate conclusion of …

The match between Nigeria and Ghana in Abuja ended on a sad note when angry fans invaded the pitch after the Tunisian referee Selma Selik blew the final whistle. The Black Stars of Ghana forced the Super Eagles to a 1-1 draw at the MKO Abiola Stadium on Tuesday. When …

Flags of the United Kingdom and Nigeria The Government of the United Kingdom has warned against travel to seven states in Northern Nigeria, citing the Abuja-Kaduna train that was bombed on Monday night along Rijana, Kaduna. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office disclosed this on the UK government website. The …

Lagos, Nigeria, March 30, 2022: As part of activities to commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) themed “Break the Bias,” Sterling Bank partnered with the Society for Corporate Governance, a non-governmental organization (NGO), to sensitize women professionals and other executives on how they can become active and effective board …

In alignment with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Financial Literacy Day, Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s Most Innovative Banking Service provider has joined the rest of the world in the celebration of 2022 Global Money Week. The 2022 Global Money Week was scheduled to take place from the 21st – …

John Okafor aka Mr Ibu There was jubilation on Tuesday when ace comic act John Okafor aka Mr Ibu was discharged from the hospital. Mr Ibu was hospitalised over suspected poisoning with the actor raising the alarm that some unscrupulous elements were using his illness to scam Nigerians. In a …

Femi Adebayo Nollywood Star, Femi Adebayo, has instituted a legal action against Murfy Ben International Limited, a YouTube channel, at the Federal High Court in Ibadan over the alleged copyright of his two movies. Adebayo demanded damages and that immediate action be taken against Murfy Ben International Limited over his …

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State Bashir Suleiman-Zuntu, the Chairman of Kubau Local Government Area, has described the mood at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House, Kaduna, following Monday night’s bombing of the Abuja-Kaduna rail tracks by terrorists. The train, which departed Abuja at 6 pm and was expected in …