The National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) has condemned the visit of the Christian Association of Nigeria to the Presidential Villa, Abuja. In a statement on Monday, NCEF described the visit as evidence that the Christian Association has unholy ties with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The NCEF has had a long-standing dispute with the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejected seven more bills transmitted to him by the national assembly. The president announced his decision to withhold assent to the bills via a letter read during senate plenary on Tuesday. The bills include: Chartered Institute of Training and Development of Nigeria Bill, 2018; Nigeria Aeronautical Research and Rescue Bill, 2018; … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) says the supreme court will determine the validity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections in Zamfara state. The court of appeal sitting in Sokoto had set aside the judgment delivered by the Zamfara high court allowing the APC to field candidates in the 2019 elections. Following the appellate … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public, particularly health care providers, over the circulation of fake Dukoral Oral Cholera vaccine in Bangladesh. A statement by the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, says the fake Cholera vaccines are being manufactured in Bangladesh and might find its way to Nigeria if not checked. “We are … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi state, Farouk Umar, and his wife, Nasara, have lost their lives in a fire outbreak that occured in their home on Sunday, March 31st, in Birnin Kebbi. Umar and his wife who was the executive secretary primary school pension Board, were burnt to death in the … Read more
There is serious trouble between musician, Mr. 2kay and his estranged girlfriend, Gifty after she threatened to kill the singer. Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Gifty Power has threatened to kill her alleged babydaddy, Mr. 2Kay and his mother if they try to come for her daughter, Alisha. Recall that Gifty claims she is currently … Read more
Award Ghanian actress, Jackie Appiah and Nigerian actor Bolanle Ninalowo are alleged to be in an amorous relationship. According to an inside source, the two movie stars have been spotted together several times in South Africa and Nigeria. However, tongues are seriously wagging that the beautiful actress is having an affair with the Nigerian actor. … Read more
Simi, Vector, Falz, Ycee and Burna Boy have all joined the growing list of Nigerian celebrities who have reacted to report of Kolade Johnson being killed by SARS while watching a football match. Here are screenshots of their reaction below;
StarTimes Nigeria has partnered MTN Nigeria to offer mobile internet subscribers on the network a special data bundle for StarTimes ‘ON’ mobile app. With the video streaming bundles on StarTimes ‘ON’ App, MTN subscribers can now enjoy unlimited entertainment and video on demand (VOD) service at a cheaper data price than any other network … Read more
Oando Plc has recorded a N28.8 billion Profit-After-Tax (PAT) in its audited account for the year ended December 31 , 2018, representing a 46 percent increase from the N19.8 billion recorded in 2017. A review of Oando’s results shows positive performance across most of its financial indices; reaffirming the company’s concerted efforts and commitment … Read more
FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange, yesterday, admitted Access Bank Plc’s N15 billion green bonds for trading on its platform. The five-year, 15.5 percent, Fixed Rate Senior Unsecured Green Bond due 2024, is the pioneer climate bonds standard certified corporate green bond issued in Africa. The proceeds from the issuance will be used to finance/re-finance … Read more
A 24-year-old tricyclist, Simon Offum, who allegedly stole a tricycle valued N1.2 million parked at Maroko Police Station, was yesterday brought before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, in Lagos. Offum, a resident of Golden Pearls Estate, Sangotedo, Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of stealing and breach of the peace. It was alleged that the … Read more
Against the backdrop of the bad state of Nigeria’s refineries, the country may have spent about N10 trillion in the provision of pump price subsidy on imported petroleum products from 2006 to 2018. A research report by BudgIT, a public finance focused Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, said this amount came from the price shocks in … Read more
A Celestial Church prophet, Kehinde Salami, 25 and a prophetess, Yetunde Akinola, 42, have been remanded on the orders of an Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly forcing a 16-year-old housemaid to swallow an iron cross for spiritual cleansing. The defendants, who lived in Adeyemi Street, Ifako Ijaiye in Lagos, are standing trial on … Read more
An Ebute Meta Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos, yesterday, remanded a motorcyclist, Ibrahim Awwal, in prison for allegedly beating a man to death. Chief Magistrate O.O. Olatunji remanded Awwal, 20, in Ikoyi Prisons and ordered that the case file should be sent to the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions, DPPs, for advice. Earlier, the … Read more
The Senior Business Development Manager (West) of Sigma Pensions Limited, Mr. John Igiehon, has reiterated the firm’s commitment to prompt resolution of complaints from contributors. Igiehon spoke in Akure, Ondo State, at a sensitisation forum for retirees and prospective retirees in Ondo and Ekiti states, noting that contributors should not hesitate in pointing out … Read more
Thirty-year-old Gerald Offordile allegedly stole his lover’s properties then threatened to publish her nude pictures on social media if she doesn’t give him $2,000. Offordile, who was docked before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court sitting in Igbosere, resides at 17/19 Matthew Osamiran Street, Ologolo Village, Lekki, Lagos, and is facing a seven-count charge preferred against … Read more
On the 31st of march 2019, a football fan named Kolade Johnson was killed by the Nigerian Police SARS via a Stray bullet while watching Football Match in Mangoro, Lagos. The Incidence has really caused an uproar in Nigeria and on social media. The Presidency had also sent their deepest condolences to the briefed family. … Read more
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has signed an agreement with Africa Reinsurance Corporation(Africa Re) to help thousands of small holder Nigerian farmers to access insurance more easily to protect their crops and livelihoods. Under the agreement, Africa Re, a pan-African reinsurance company headquartered in Nigeria, and IFC’s Global Index Insurance Facility … Read more
Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, NCRIB, has frowned at Nigerians poor attitude towards insurance and dependence on government for compensation after a major incident or disaster. Executive Secretary of NCRIB, Mr. Fatai Adegbenro, noted that insurance is the best form of risk transfer mechanism, adding that government cannot pay compensation the way … Read more