Alleged N3bn Fraud: How ex-HoS Oyo-Ita, allies diverted public funds to private companies

Prosecution Witness Eight, Hamma Adama Bello, testified before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, detailing the alleged diversion of public funds by former Head of Service…

3 Min Read

Health

48 Articles

Opinion

6 Articles

Politics

193 Articles

Just for You

Recent News

Banks expand loans size by 57% to N37.2trn

Amidst tight monetary policy and economic contractions, loan portfolio of leading Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria expanded by 57 percent to N37.17 trillion in 2023 against N23.68 trillion recorded in 2022. The…

4 Min Read

Electricity tariff hike imposed by IMF, World Bank – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, said the Federal Government is working in the interest of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank following a hike in electricity tariff.…

2 Min Read

NIJ to become degree awarding institute —Osoba

The Nigeria Institute of Journalism, NIJ, will soon move from the present status to the degree awarding institute. Chairman, NIJ Governing Council, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, gave the assurance, yesterday, during…

3 Min Read

Social media now priority for national security — Ribadu

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, said social media have become a priority and issue of national security. Ribadu stated this in Abuja at a meeting with spokespersons of organisations…

4 Min Read

Naira depreciates to N1,340/$ in parallel market

The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,340 per dollar in the parallel market, from N1,300 per dollar last week Friday. Similarly, the Naira depreciated in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM,…

1 Min Read

Nigerians made Tinubu president, not Wike — Oduduwa group

The Oduduwa Development Congress (ODC) has disputed claims by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, that he played a significant role in bringing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…

3 Min Read

‘You’re a sick man’: Davido, Wizkid reignite online feud

Nigerian singer, Davido has lashed back at his rival WizKid for mocking him and Don Jazzy in a now-viral post. Recall WizKid who came all out, shared some posts about Davido which…

2 Min Read

Fuel queues will be cleared by Wednesday — NNPCL

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) has assured Nigerians that the ongoing fuel scarcity and queues will be cleared out by Wednesday, May 1. Chief Communications Officer, NNPCL, Mr…

3 Min Read

Ex-players back Finidi’s choice as Eagles coach

The Nigeria Football Federation has garnered commendations from former Super Eagles players following the appointment of George Finidi as the new coach for the men’s senior national team but adds…

3 Min Read

Hearn talks up Joshua, Wilder fight

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has outlined Anthony Joshua’s next options as he eyes up a heavyweight world title or a potential shot against one of the biggest names in…

2 Min Read

Ikpeba backs Finidi to utilise NPFL stars

Former African Footballer of The Year Victor Ikpeba is optimistic newly appointed Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, will use his knowledge of the country’s domestic league to maximum effect by…

3 Min Read

16 fleeing Niger inmates recaptured – NCoS spokesman

The Nigerian Correctional Service has so far recaptured 16 out of the 119 inmates who escaped from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre in Niger State last week. The spokesperson…

2 Min Read

UNIBEN suspends student union over attack on LP gov candidate

The management of the University of Benin has approved the indefinite suspension of the university’s Student Union Government. In a statement on Monday by the university’s Registrar, Ademola Bobola, the…

2 Min Read

Petrol hits N800 as 240 million-litre vessels arrive

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited on Monday began offloading 240 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise called petrol, as it stepped up efforts to tackle the worsening nationwide…

22 Min Read

Corruption, human rights, killings: US govt report indicts FG, judiciary, military

CORRUPTION is still endemic in institutions of government in Nigeria, the Unit- ed States of America has claimed. The claim, among several others, was part of its focus report on…

6 Min Read
- Advertisement -
Ad image

Mini Games

Wordle

Guess words from 4 to 11 letters and create your own puzzles.

Letter Boxed

Create words using letters around the square.

Magic Tiles

Match elements and keep your chain going.

Chess Reply

Play Historic chess games.