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By Okodili Ndidi, Abuja A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Uche Nwosu, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the crisis rocking the party to save it from disintegration. Nwosu […]
By Nsa Gill, Calabar The Nigerian Police in Cross River State, recorded another feat in Calabar, the State capital as they raided a hideout for a gang of kidnappers; a story building located off […]
By Kolade AdeyemiI, Kano A Kano High Court sitting at Miller Road has sentenced one Yakubu Dalha of Tsangaya Village in Albasu Local Government to death by hanging. The court presided by Justice Yusuf […]
By Emma Elekwa, Onitsha Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano has called on police officers to always work as a team for maximum productivity. He said team spirit remained critical to guaranteeing the extent they […]
Cameroon’s health ministry on Friday confirmed the country’s first case of coronavirus, a 58-year-old French citizen who arrived in the capital Yaounde on Feb. 24. It said the man has been quarantined in the city’s […]
An Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court in Osun on Friday ordered the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, to appear in court over an alleged assault. Ruling in an exparte application, Magistrate Olusegun Ayilara, ordered the […]
FIFA is considering postponing the Asian World Cup qualifiers due to be played this month because of the coronavirus outbreak, the global football body said on Thursday. China’s matches against Maldives at home and Guam […]
Former Golden Eaglets forward Otubanjo Yusuf said he was elated after scoring a brace on his debut for Armenian champions, FC Ararat-Armenia. FC Ararat-Armenia signed the former Atletico Madrid starlet from the Austrian Bundesliga LASK […]
It was a full moment of bliss for students, heads of school, teachers and parents recently at the Lagos State University (LASU) Stadium in Ojo Lagos, as Solid Steps International School had its first inter-house […]
Former Super Falcons utility player, Chioma Ajunwa led the Force Headquarters team to win the gold medal in the women’s final at the ongoing Police Games in Anambra State. Although the Olympic gold medalist in […]
The management committee of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), headed by Aisha Falode on Thursday in Lagos, unearthed the re-branding of the women’s league, by unveiling a new logo and renaming the three tiers […]
By Akeem Lawal The Chess Heights Monthly tournament will hold tomorrow in four states; Lagos, Kwara, Ogun, Ondo and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. According to a statement by the organisers of the tournament, this […]
By Robert Egbe A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday sentenced an ex-banker with First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Plc, Andrea Chizoba Okpalangwu, to 28 years imprisonment for fraud. Justice Ibrahim Nasir Buba convicted […]
Former internationals Mutiu Adepoju and Vincent Enyeama have lauded the calibre of players Gernot Rohr invited for the Super Eagles clash against Sierra Leone in the AFCON 2021 qualifier. Eagles’ head coach had on Wednesday […]
Our Reporter A teacher, Oladotun Ayedun, 44, on Thursday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly obtaining N620,000 from two people under the pretext of procuring Canadian and Spanish visas for them. Prosecutor, […]
By Andrew Abah, Abuja Chairman of League Management Company (LMC) Shehu Dikko has faulted the attitude of national team handlers towards the domestic leagues, adding that the national team selectors pay little or no […]
Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) Plc on Thursday announced a dividend recommendation of about N7.3 billion for the 2019 business year, its first dividend payment in 11 years. Shareholders will receive a dividend per share […]
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc recorded a net profit of N75.04 billion in 2019 as the financial holding company sustained steady growths across key performance indicators. The board of the holding company yesterday indicated that it […]
From Chris Njoku, Owerri Police in Imo State have arrested one Boniface Oduele who allegedly conspired with his two fleeing sons Chinedu Oduele alias Bishop and Onyekachi Oduele aka Papa to kill one Rita Dike, 41. The […]
Suspended Director General of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mounir Gwarzo and Principal Manager, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Jamila Muhammad have pleaded not guilty to allegations of corruption filed against them by the Independent […]
Our Reporter A 29-year-old man, Taofiq Rabiu on Thursday appeared before an Ota Magistrates’ Court for allegedly assaulting two police officers in the course of discharging their duties. Prosecutor Corporal E.O. Adaraloye said the defendant […]
By Collins Nweze Unity Bank Plc has launched an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, USSD banking in Nigeria’s three major languages – Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo. This makes Unity Bank the first Nigerian commercial bank to […]
By Collins Nweze Simba Industries, exclusive distributors of Genus power back-up solution including inverters, batteries and solar powered systems, has launched a completely redesigned range of inverters and batteries, with advanced technology and features, during […]
By Collins Nweze Standard Chartered (StanChart) has grown its full year 2019 profit by eight per cent and improved earnings per share by 23 per cent in its December 31, 2019 full year financial results. […]
By Collins Nweze NOVA Merchant Bank Limited has released its audited results for the financial year ended December 31st, 2019, recording impressive performances across its major financial lines. Specifically, the bank declared a profit after […]
From Okungbowa Aiwerie, Asaba Gunmen have killed a brothel manager and abducted eight persons in Issele-Azagba, a community in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. The deceased identified simply as Emeka was the manager […]
By Collins Nweze Standard Bank of South Africa Limited has issued its first ever green bond, via private placement with IFC, a development finance institution focused on the private sector, part of the World […]
By Oluwamayomikun Orekoya EFE Ajagba will continue his rise through the top heavyweight division ranks when he faces former title challenger Razvan Cojanu in Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York on Saturday. The scheduled 10-round heavyweight […]
LEICESTER City manager Brendan Rodgers admitted his side missed the services of Wilfred Ndidi, whom he described as ‘one of the best ball-winners in the Premier League.’ The midfielder made his first start since January […]
From Emma Elekwa, Onitsha A 47-year-old man, Samuel Nweke, has committed suicide after falling out with his wife. The incident took place in Awada, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Nation gathered […]
AWKA the capital of Anambra State will come alive as the 10th edition of the South East Cricket Championship tagged ‘Chuma Anosike Cup’ begins on March 11 with men and women teams competing in the […]
By Oladapo Sofowora In the last couple of years, Stephen Onola has quietly built a reputation for himself in the interior business, particularly with a special attention on lights and interior fittings. Stephen’s many years […]
By Oladapo Sofowora Senator Ramoni Lekan Mustapha is an influential and resourceful politician within the Ijebu/Remo axis of Ogun State. He started playing politics from the cradle. First as a grassroot mobilizer, local government chairman, […]
From Kolade Adeyemi, Kano A High Court in Kano on Thursday sentenced one Ayuba Musa, 23, a Senior Secondary School 2 pupil in Bebeji Local Government Area to 14 years in jail for raping a […]
By Oladapo Sofowora For the want of a favourable description, Shade Okoya is a misunderstood woman. Athorough bred disciplinarian, knowing her from a far distance, gives a wrong picture of who she truly is. She […]
Our Reporter The Osun police command on Thursday said its men arrested a 29-year-old-man, Adeleye Olusesan, for allegedly raping the three-year-old daughter of his lover in Ifetedo area of the state. The state Commissioner of […]
By Adebisi Onanuga Proceedings were again stalled on Thursday in the ongoing trial of suspected billionaire kidnapper Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike aka Evans and four others at the Special Offences Court, Ikeja, Lagos. Trial failed to resume […]
By Oladapo Sofowora To say Adedeji Adeleke is one of the biggest industrialists in Nigeria is stating the obvious truth. The Ede, Osun State-born billionaire is a soul who enjoys abundant grace of his creator, […]
By Oladapo Sofowora For some reasons in the past, many onlookers would have thought high flying billionaire business magnates, Aliko Dangote and Abdulsamad Rabiu would remain sworn enemies till date. Yes, the bad blood between […]
Three former state governors, who were recently convicted, have since changed their residential addresses to the Kuje Custodial Centre, Abuja, where they are said to be doing well. BLESSING OLAIFA reports. They are high profile […]