Music Producer, OJB Jezreel To Be Buried July 8 In Lagos
By Dipo Awojobi - The funeral rites for late music producer, Babatunde Okungbowa otherwise known as OJB Jezreel, have been released by his family.
OJB breathed...
Rivers Assembly Serves Notice Of Impeachment On Fubara
News Investigators/ Rivers State House of Assembly has served a notice of impeachment proceeding against the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
NDLEA Raises Alarm On Plot To Smuggle Deadly Fentanyl Opioid Into Nigeria
Fentanyl intravenous and tablets
News Investigators/ The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), has raised an alarm over...
UBA Wins Biggest Agric Lender Award
Pan-African Financial Services group, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc was on Saturday, August 8, 2015 honoured with an award as Nigeria’s biggest lender...
One Person Killed As Soldiers Open Fire On Bus Conveying Policemen
By Dipo Awojobi - Soldiers deployed to a checkpoint along Bauchi to Jos road have reportedly shot in error, a bus conveying policemen travelling from...
PDP Invites Baraje, Others To Defend Themselves…Dikko com’tee illegal -Oyinlola
In what appears to be a deft political move to further weaken its rival's position, the Peoples Democratic Party PDP has invited the Abubakar...
Which Economic And Development Policy’s Should Africa Pursue To Ensure Its Survival Path?
By Dr. Mehenou Amouzou
Africa has a very serious economic identity problem. When compared to Asia, the continent has made much less progress. China, India,...
Femi Falana’s Rejoinder To Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s Reponse To ICC Petition
In my application to the Special Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) last week, I requested for investigation into the allegations of crimes...
Lagos Women Will Install Sanwoolu As Next Governor, Says, Okoya-Thomas
Sen. Oluremi Tinubu with APC Women Leader in Lagos State, Hon. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas
(News Investigators) /An assurance has...
NFF Fires Keshi As Super Eagles Coach
By Nuel Suji, Abuja.
The Nigeria Football Federation has terminated the appointment of Mr. Stephen Keshi as Head Coach of the Senior National Football Team,...
FG To Support MSMEs With $1bn Syndicated Loan —Trade minister
News Investigators/ The Bank of Industry (BoI), under the supervision of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, has secured a $1...
Water Scarcity: Greenpeace Warns Of Devastating Future Consequences For South Africans
(By News Investigators)/Greenpeace, a climate advocacy body, has warned that unless urgent steps are taken to solve the problem of water scarcity in South...
Don’t Allow Cultist To Govern Rivers, Dakuku Tells Anglicans
The All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Rivers state, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has urged the people of the Rivers to ensure that persons...
OPINION: Nigerian Economic Recovery Through Industrialization And Diversification By Public And Private Sector Synergy
By Ehiedu Iweriebor/APO/
NEW YORK, The current economic crisis and recession in Nigeria has brought to the fore what is already known: that the existent...
EKEDC Deploys Mobile Power Transformer To Lekki To Boost Supply
News Investigators/ Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has deployed one of its newly acquired mobile power transformers to Lekki as part of...
PACAC’s 2018 African Anti-Corruption Day: A Thumb Up For Mr. President
By Ibrahim L. Dan-Halilu
The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) on Wednesday, July 11 celebrated the first African Anti-Corruption Day in Abuja with a...
18 Varsities To Participate At 5th Nigerian University Golf Tournament
News Investigators/ Golf players from 18 universities will participate in the fifth edition of the Nigerian University Golf Tournament at the Smoking...
Awo: Thirty Years After And The True Measure Of A Man
By Rotimi Opeyeoluwa
I don’t want funeral songs to be sung at my funeral because I won’t die. I will (only) change my life and...
Benin Republic Deploys Forces Against Boko Haram
By Sadiq Umar - The Force Commander Multinational Joint Task Force ( MNJTF), Major General Lucky Irabor has urged the newly inducted troop from...
“Bulletproof Cars Don’t Belong To Me” – Says Oduah
The minister of Aviation Mrs Stella Oduah said the two armoured cars purchased by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority NCAA were not for her...
Woman Dies After Sex With Lover Who Drank Sex Enhancement Herb
OYO/By Dipo Awojobi - A 50-year-old man, Fatai Busari has been remanded in Agodi Prison by an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ibadan...
FOR THE RECORD: President Tinubu Affirms Africa’s Unity And strength, Rejects Notion Of New...
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday in Nairobi, Kenya reaffirmed Africa's unity and strength, while strongly rejecting the notion of a new scramble...
‘Publish Details Of Defectors Working For Your Governorship Ambition’ – Rivers APC Challenges Tonye...
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers State Chapter, has dared Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship contender, Prince Tonye Princewill, to make public the list...
2021 AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles Arrive In Cotonou
News Investigators/ The Super Eagles have arrived in Cotonou ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against the...
Africa Remains Attractive Business Destination –Former Guinness MD
News Investigators/ A former Managing Director, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Seni Adetu, says Africa as an emerging market remains an attractive business destination.This,...
Broadcasting Code: NBC Slams Arise TV Final Warning Over “Unguarded Incidiary Remarks”
News Investigators/ The National Broadcasting Commission, (NBC), has given a final warning to the Arise Global Limited, operators of Arise Television on...
Coronavirus: Kenya’s Clinical Officers Issue 14-Day Strike Notice
News Investigators/ The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers on Sunday gave the government a 14-day strike notice to meet their demands for...
African Filmmakers Get Their Ultimate Network
By News Investigators - CINEAFRI, an innovative network that offers free memberships to individual filmmakers and companies and institutions working in African film is...
Identification Card: Senate Slams Governor Okorocha, Urges Policy Reversal On Northerners In Imo
By Olusegun Emmanuel, Abuja.
Imo State Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha came under fire on the floor of the Senate Thursday over what lawmakers described as...
North-East: Army Lifts Suspension On UNICEF
The Nigerian Army
says it has lifted the suspension placed on the activities of UNICEF in the
north-east.
The decision
followed...
LUTH Doctor, Adekoya-Cole Murdered In Ijebu-Ode
By Dipo Awojobi - A consultant orthopaedic surgeon, working with Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Dr Thomas Adekoya-Cole has been killed in his hometown near...
Ghanaians Are Fully Ready For December 7 Elections, Says ECOWAS Observer, Abatemi-Usman
By Nuel Suji - A member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) observer mission to the 2016 general elections of Ghana...
IBB At 75: I Should Have Scrapped The National Assembly
By Dipo Awojobi Former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida, on Tuesday said he regretted his inability to scrap the National Assembly or make its membership...
Subsidy: Abiodun Meets Labour Leaders, Mulls Palliatives For Workers
News Investigators/ Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday met with labour leaders in the state,...
SWAN Hails Minister For Placing Rashidi Yekini’s Mother On Monthly Stipend
News Investigators/ Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commended the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, for granting...
JUST IN: Senator Buruji Kashamu Dies Of Covid-19
News Investigators/ The senator representing Ogun East at the National Assembly, Buruji Kashamu is dead.
Open Letter To Minister Of Youth And Sport, Barr. Solomon Dalung
By Fenny J Fwa
Permit me to convey my belated warmest congratulations on your well deserved appointment as the minister of Youth and sports. I'm...
Travel Advice: Lai Mohammed Replies U.S., Says Nigerian States Are Safe, Urges For Positive...
By Nuel Suji - The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has urged Nigerian media to take a cue from the Western media...
I’m Sorry, Shaibu Begs Obaseki
News Investigators/ Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu has apologized to his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki, urging for forgiveness.
China Africa Relations: Scholars Examine Vaccinations, Post Covid Economic Recovery, Climate Change
Cross section of participants at the China Africa International Conference
By Idowu John Bakare/ Participants of the China...
Update: Japan’s Meteorological Agency Warns Of Strong Waves Comparable To Tsunami
News Investigators/ Japan’s Meteorological Agency on Saturday warned that Typhoon Haishen, expected to hit southwestern prefectures of the country in the next...
Why Youth, Sports Minister Relocated To MKO Stadium Abuja
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare has relocated his office to the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
For The Record: Full Text Of Address Delivered By Mr. President Muhammadu Buhari On...
Full Text Of Anniversary Address By Mr. President Muhammadu Buhari
Today – 1st October is a day of celebration for us Nigerians. On this day,...
Int’l Flight Resumption Now Sept. 5 -Minister
News Investigators/ The planned resumption of international flights into Nigeria has been shifted by one week from Aug. 29 to Sept 5.
ANALYSIS: How Nigeria Engages COVID-19 In Battle With Increased Health Infrastructure
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic impacted the year 2020 negatively with projected long-lasting effects across all sectors, especially the health sector in Nigeria.
Principal Officers Controversy: My Hands Were Tied, Saraki Tells APC
By Nuel Suji, Abuja.
President of the senate, Sen. Bukola Saraki has written to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying his “hands...
Recruitment: Police Screen 7,564 Candidates In Kano
News Investigators/ The Police Command in Kano State says it has so far screened 7,564 candidates in the ongoing recruitment screening exercise...
Experts Offer Solutions To Tackling Threat Of Fake News In China Africa Cooperation
News Investigators/ Experts have stressed the need for balanced and unbiased reporting as a measure to tackle the menace of fake news...
ICPC, EFCC Probe NPC Over Alleged Shady Contract Award
News Investigators/ The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have commenced...
SURE-P Fund Controversy: Christopher Kolade Resigns
Chairman of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme, Mr Christopher Kolade, has resigned his appointment.
A news report monitored on a private television station in...
CAN’s Youth President, Daniel Kadzai Hails Apostle Suleiman For Defending Christians
By Tom Garba, Yola/The National President of the Youth Wing of Christians Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Daniel Kadzai has applauded the efforts of the...
Saheed Osupa Back In School, Now UI Student
By Dipo Awojobi - Fuji Music superstar, King Saheed Osupa, has returned to school.
The Fuji maestro, according to what we gathered, has been admitted into...
Ex -Lagos Solicitor-General Denies $10m Scam
By Dipo Awojobi - The former Solicitor -General of Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN) has denied the allegation making the rounds that he...
Results Of 2022 World Cup Qualifiers Europe Zone
News Investigators/ Following are the results of Match Day 1 fixtures in the Europe Zone Qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup,...
My Husband Is Serial Liar, Not Trustworthy, Woman Tells Court
News Investigators/ A mother of two, Alimot Idris, on Tuesday, prayed a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve her eight-year-old...
Full Economic Recovery May Require Coronavirus Vaccine, Says U.S. Federal Reserve Chief
News Investigators/ A full U.S. economic recovery might require a coronavirus vaccine and could take more than a year, Federal Reserve chairman...
Tinubu Sacks Runsewe, Maduekwe, Appoints Asika, Nuhu, Others As Heads Of Arts, Culture Agencies
News Investigators/ President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eleven Chief Executive Officers,CEOs for agencies in the Federal Ministry of Art,...
Tinubu Re-Appoints Sacked FCCPC Chairman, Seeks Senate Confirmation
News Investigators/ President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Babatunde Irukera as the Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and sought...
NOLLYWOOD actor, Muna Obiekwe, is dead.
Nollywood actor, Muna Obiekwe is dead.
The popular actor reportedly died after an unsuccessful battle with kidney failure.
News of his death filled the social media...
Judge Sworn In APC’s Appointee Deputy Governor As Kogi Assembly Confirms Nomination
By Dipo Awojobi - The Kogi State House of Assembly has confirmed Simon Achuba as the Deputy Governor of the state.
Governor Yahaya Bello forwarded...
CCT Presents 43 Documents Against Saraki As Evidence
By Dipo Awojobi - The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Monday, April 18 admitted that 43 documents have been presented as evidence against the President...
Buhari Proposes N8.73 Trillion Budget For 2019
The Federal Government has proposed a total of N8.73tr for 2019 budget, just as it planned to submit the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF)...
Libya Shipwreck Claims 130 Lives Despite SOS Calls, Says IOM
News Investigators/ A shipwreck off the Libyan coast has claimed the lives of 130 people, despite SOS calls for help, the UN...
Ex-CBN Director Commends FG On Land Borders Reopening
News Investigators/ A former Director, Budgetary Department, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Titus Okunrounmu, on Thursday commended the Federal Government for the...
Kogi Election Declares Inconclusive
By Sadiq Umar - The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared inconclusive the Saturday Governorship elections held in Kogi State.
INEC's Returning Officer in...
VIEWPOINT: How French’s Next Presidential Election Can Modify France/Africa Relations?
By Dr. Mehenou Amouzou
From the slavery that lasted a little more than four centuries, to the colonization and independence tailored to sculptor African countries,...
2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Results Of All Day 4 Matches Played On Monday
News Investigators/ The following are the results of all Day 4, 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches played on Monday.
Report Suspicious Persons In Military Uniform, Army Charges Public
By Sadiq Umar - The Defence headquarters has called for vigilance among Nigerians, urging the public to report any suspicious person in military uniform...
UBA Unveils Products To Drive Retail Banking
News Investigators/ The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, on Friday in Lagos, committed to delivering superior and innovative banking solutions to...
Alleged Husband Killer: Trial Begins 23 June, Private Prosecutor Takes Charge
By Dipo Awojobi -The trial of Yewande Oyediran, the Ibadan, Oyo State-based lawyer accused of stabbing her husband, Lowo Ajanaku Oyediran to death will...
Experts Crack Serial Killer’s Code 51 Years After Being Sent To U.S. Paper
News Investigators/ A coded message sent by the Zodiac Killer to The San Francisco Chronicle in 1969 has finally been cracked, the...
INEC Vows To Conduct Credible Election In Kogi
News Investigators/ The Chairman of the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has assured of the Commission readiness to conduct the...
El-Rufai Surrenders To SSS, In Company Of APC Chieftains
Former minister of the Federal Capital Territory and Interim Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressive Congress APC , Mr. Nasir El-Rufai, has finally...
Nigeria Finnish Association Calls For Stronger Nigeria, Finland Ties
News Investigators/ The Nigerian Finnish Association has advocated stronger bilateral relations between Nigeria and Finland.
The call was made...
Nollywood Actor Enyinna’s Portrait Selected For American Museum
News Investigators/ Award-winning Nollywood actor Enyinna Nwigwe‘s portrait photograph has been selected for a permanent exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum...
INVESTIGATION: Why Aso Rock Clinic, Nigeria’s First Families’ Hospital Is Failing
...Perm Sec. Says Only N969.6Miliion Received In 3yrs, not N11.01Bllion
By Sadiq Umar - Fresh facts emerging from the State House Abuja indicates that systemic...
Abeokuta Bank Teller Bags 18 Months Imprisonment For Stealing N2.8M
News Investigators/ An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday sentenced a 41-year-old bank teller, Philips Ogorome to 18 months imprisonment for stealing N2.8...
INVESTIGATION: DFA Dares Tinubu, Refuses To Proceed On New Posting
News Investigators/ Reminiscence of the impunity that characterized the Buhari era, the Director of Finance and Account (DFA) in the Ministry of...
Gombe United FC Targets Continental Action, Recruits 12 Players
News Investigators/ Gombe United FC plans to finish among the top four in the 2021/2022 season of the Nigeria Professional Football League...
Miyetti Allah Demands Creation Of Ministry Of Livestock, Says 1000 Fulani Killed In 7-Months
By Sadiq Umar - The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) on Sunday urged the Federal Government to create a Federal Ministry of Livestock...
Jide Kosoko’s Wife, Henrietta Dies
By Dipo Awojobi - Wife of popular Nigerian actor, Jide Kosoko, Henrietta, dead. She was said to have passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016.
According...
Breaking: Kaduna Airport Grounded As Rainstorm Destroys Communication Facility
By Ibrahin Imam - The Kaduna International Airport which until last week, served as an alternative for Abuja bound passengers may be out of...
MURIC Denies Receiving $200,000 From Terrorist Group
News Investigators/ The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has denied ever collecting $200,000 donations from the Islamic State for West Africa Province...
2030 Agenda: NSE Boss Urges West Africa To Embrace Green Bond Finance
News Investigators/ The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday urged West African countries to shift and scale up green bond finance and...
Nigeria’s Livestock Industry Worth Over N30 Trillion, Says Minister
Livestocks
(News Investigators)/ Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture, Muhammad Sabo-Nanono, on Thursday, says Nigerians breed over N30 trillion worth...
Covid -19: Gombe Receives Donation From Chinese Firm
News Investigators/ Gombe state Task force on covid -19 has received additional donation of operational items from a Chinese firm, Ganan construction...
Re-alignment Of Forces: Tinubu Lobbies Osoba Back To APC
By Dipo Awojobi - After over three hours of meeting with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, former Governor of Ogun State...
EU Seeks Tougher China Policy Ahead Of Possible Summits
News Investigators/ European Union Foreign Ministers on Friday sought to toughen their strategy on China to counter Beijing’s increasingly assertive diplomacy and...
U.S., Australia, Japan Conduct Joint Military Drill To Deter China
News Investigators/ The U.S. is conducting a joint military exercise with Australia and Japan on Guam, an island territory in Micronesia, to...
Court Adjourns GTBank’s Equity Manipulation Case Till March 24
By Nuel Suji - A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has adjourned till March 24, 2017, hearing in the suit alleging manipulation of...
Tinubu Orders Immediate Payment Of State House Electricity Bill
News Investigators/ President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate settlement of outstanding electricity bill owed by the State House to the Abuja...
Cryptocurrency Ban: Experts Optimistic Of Stock Market Rebound
News Investigators/ Capital Market experts on Monday expressed optimism that the ban on cryptocurrencies by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) would...
Ramadan: Israel Donates Food Items To Support 770 Families, 3,400 Children
News Investigators/ The Embassy of Israel in Nigeria has donated 770 cartons of food items to 770 families and 3,400 children in...
30 Nigerians Stranded In Lebanon Rescued, Among 150 Awaiting Evacuation –NIDCOM
News Investigators/ Thirty Nigerians, who were trafficked and left stranded in Lebanon have been rescued, and are among a total of 150...
Lagos Shut Down 53 Worship Centres, Hotels
By Alaba Ajibade, Lagos - The Lagos State Government, Wednesday shut down 53 churches, mosques and hotels over noise pollution and environmental nuisance.
General Manager,...
OPINION: Buhari Administration, Is Patronage Undermining Change?
By Omoshola Deji
As the four year mandate Nigerians offered President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) approaches half time, mix reactions are trailing the performance of his...
FOCAC: Nigeria, China To Sign $328 Million Agreement On ICT Dev., In Addition To...
By Nuel Suji - President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday arrived Beijing, China’s capital where he is expected to join his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jingping,...
Kudirat Abiola, Heroine Of Nigeria’s Democracy Struggle Features In Award-Winning Film
By Nuel Suji, Abuja - The award-winning documentary film THE SUPREME PRICE, about women and the pro-democracy movement in Nigeria, will be broadcast on...
Remarks By President Muhammad Buhari At The Meeting With APC Governors At The State...
Protocols:
Let me warmly welcome all Your Excellencies and thank you for honouring this meeting...
Saudi Aramco To Invest In Nigeria’s Refineries, Pledges Support For CBN Reforms
News Investigators/ The Government of Saudi Arabia has pledged to invest in the revamp of Nigeria’s refineries, as well as provide financial...
FOR THE RECORD: President Bola Tinubu’s New Year Broadcast To The Nation
Dear Compatriots,
It gives me immense joy to welcome each and everyone of you –...
National Convention: APC Replies INEC, Says It Didn’t Breach Law
News Investigators/ The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that it has not fallen short of the law in anyway with regards...
EU, UNICEF Impacting Lives Through Health Services In Kebbi
EU, UNICEF Impacting Lives Through Health Services in Kebbi
Gombe To Establish Small Claims Courts To Guarantee Ease Of Doing Business
News Investigators/ As part of measures to guarantee investment in Gombe, the State governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya has directed the establishment of...
Nigeria Fastest Growing Economy In Africa –UK Trade Envoy
News Investigators/ The United Kingdom Trade Envoy to Nigeria, Helen Grant, has said that Nigeria was the fastest growing economy in Africa.
Aiyedatiwa Sacks Akeredolu’s Commissioners, Advisers, Dissolves Cabinet
News Investigators/ The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has sacked the state commissioners and dissolved the State Executive Council.
How Funke Osibodu’s BEDC Defied Minister, Governor To Perpetuate Darkness In Ikale
By Mike Adeniyi Omogbehin
Ordinarily, I would have ignored the fabricated falsehood being peddled by some persons in government...
OPINION: Wake Up, Nigeria Is Dying – A Reply To My Fulani Friends
Obadiah Mailafia
By Obadiah Mailafia
TODAY concludes
the piece I wrote in this...
What Does China’s One Belt One Road Strategy Mean For NigComSat -1R
China’s partnership with Nigeria in satellite technology is yielding dividends, but can Nigeria leverage President Xi’s One Belt One Road Initiative to further consolidate...
Soyinka Is Moving To South Africa
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, speaks to foreign journalist during an interview in Lagos, Nigeria, Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. Soyinka said Friday his home of...
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News Investigators/ Ogun State Government on Thursday, donated 25 patrol vehicles to the state police command just as it acquired surveillance drones...
Running From Law ‘Only Exacerbates’ Your Problem, AGF Tells Yahaya Bello
News Investigators/ The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has asked the immediate past Governor of Kogi...
Troops Capture Terrorists Stronghold In Sambisa Forest
News Investigators/ Nigerian Army troops have captured a Boko Haram/Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) stronghold in Borno State.