Newly promoted Lt.-Gen. Lamidi Adeosun has been appointed Nigerian Army’s Chief of Policy and Plans (CPPLANS) in a major shake-up announced last night by Army Headquarters. The posting also saw the deployment of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Maj.-Gen. Musa Yusuf and the confirmation of Maj.-Gen. Bulama Biu …
Read More »Updated: Ella, KimOprah evicted from BB Naija House
Ella, full name Victoria Ella Nnabuchi and KimOprah have been evicted from the Big Brother Naija “Pepper Dem” House. They were the third and fourth housemates to be shut out. Ella was the first to be evicted on Sunday, thus ending her journey in the BBnaija house. She was followed …
Read More »COZA saga: I stand by Fatoyinbo until proven guilty – Fani-Kayode
Controversial former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has said he will stand by the embattled Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo until he is proven guilty. Busola Dakolo had accused Fatoyinbo of raping her when she was still 16 years old in 1999. Fatoyinbo had denied the …
Read More »ZENITH BANK HAILS EAGLES, CHARGES TEAM TO GO FOR TROPHY
One of the major sponsors of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Zenith Bank, has commended the Super Eagles for their exploits so far in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) taking place in Egypt. Super Eagles won two games 1-0 respectively against Burundi and Guinea in the preliminary stage …
Read More »CAN reacts to protest against Adeboye
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged secular musicians who protested to the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, to direct their future protests to the government. The was stated by the association in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by its National …
Read More »Fidelity Bank Press Statement on video currently trending online.
Lagos Nigeria: July 09, 2019:Our attention has been drawn to a video currently trending online showing a man stealing a bag from our branch in Admiralty Way, Lekki. This unfortunate incident occurred on Monday, July 08, 2019. As a responsible corporate citizen, we are working closely with men and officers of …
Read More »JUST IN: Buhari asks Senate to confirm Muhammad as CJN, seeks approval for 15 special advisers
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday forwarded the name of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad to the Senate for approval as the substantive CJN. The letter was read at plenary by Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. It read, “In accordance with Section 231 (1) of the constitution of …
Read More »Nigeria’s Debt Grows to N24.947tn in Q1
A marginal increase of N560.009 billion, representing 2.3 per cent rise in the first quarter (Q1) of 2019, has pushed Nigeria’s total public debt, comprising the federal government, states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) debt stocks to N24.947 trillion or $ 81.274 billion as at March 31, 2019, according …
Read More »Ogun to Set up Cattle Ranch Soon, Says Abiodun
Dapo Abiodun Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State Wednesday disclosed that his administration would establish a world- class cattle ranch in the state through the Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. Abiodun said his administration considered the opportunity the agricultural sector brings to the table very important, explaining that agriculture being …
Read More »Cancel RUGA Programme Completely, Ibadan Chief, Group Tell FG
Muhammadu-Buhari A human rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law (Intersociety), and a prominent chief in Ibadan land, Oyo State, Dr. Taiye Ayorinde, yesterday called on the federal government to completely cancel its proposed Ruga policy, saying suspending it is nothing but sitting on …
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