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Nestlé Nigeria Appoints New Managing Director
Mr Wassim Elhusseini has been appointed as the new Managing Director (MD) of Nestlé Nigeria Plc.
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Elhusseini takes over from Mr Mauricio Alarcon who has…
Despite Backlash FG Set To Take Another $3bn Loan from China – Amaechi
Amaechi said it doesn’t make sense that the same National Assembly that approved the loans in the first place is now calling for a probe of the loan terms.
Igbo Presidency: North Supporting, S’West Skeptical – Tanko Yakasai
An elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai says the North is ready and willing to support Igbo presidency in 2023.
He noted that the same could not, however, be said for the South-West geopolitical zone.
According to Vanguard, the Kano-based…
UPDATE: Beirut Explosion Deaths Now Over 100 – Red Cross
A Red Cross official says the death toll in Tuesday's blast at a warehouse in Beirut port rose to 100 overnight with more than 4,000 wounded, Daily Star reported.
Lebanese Red Cross head, George Kettaneh, who gave the figures to local…
VIDEO: Mother Resists Arrest Of Lord’s Chosen Pastor Who Impregnated 2 Underage Daughters In…
A video has emerged of the moment the mother of two teenage girls impregnated by Nduka Anyanwu, a 28-year-old self-acclaimed pastor with the Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement tried to prevent his arrest.
Anyanwu who claims to…
Buhari Congratulates Prof. Innocent Ujah On His Election As NMA President
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Prof. Innocent Ujah on his election as President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).
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The president, in a…
It’s fake news – Kingsley Moghalu denies joining APC
The presidential candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) in 2019, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has denied joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
He disclosed in a series of tweets on Wednesday morning while reacting to a…
Banditry: Why FG Must Investigate Traditional Rulers – Senate Intelligence Committee Chair
The Chairman, Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Ibrahim Abdullahi Gobir, says traditional rulers in communities plagued by banditry and other forms of organised criminality must be investigated.
Gobir, who…
Real reason APC plans data bank for members – NWC member
Sen. Abba Ali, a member of the APC National Caretaker Committee, says the party is working towards having a data bank for all its members.
Ali, who is the committee member representing North West, stated this when he received the Kangiwa…
ICYMI: What Fayemi, Akeredolu, Tinubu Said At Fasanmi’s Burial
Eminent Nigerians on Tuesday paid tributes to the late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Fasanmi, as his remains were interred in his country home in Iye Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti.
Fasanmi, a Second Republic Senator, died on…
$3m bribe: Why Appeal Court dismissed Lawan’s no-case submission
The Court of Appeal on Tuesday in Abuja dismissed the application filed by a former lawmaker, Farouk Lawan seeking to terminate the $3 million bribery charges filed by the Federal Government.
He was the Chairman of the House of…
UN, U.S. commiserate with Lebanon over deadly explosions
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has commiserated with the people and government of Lebanon over Tuesday’s explosions in the capital, Beirut.
No fewer than 70 people died while 2,700 others were injured in the massive blasts at the…
FG Rescues 30 Stranded Nigerians in Lebanon, 150 Others Awaiting Evacuation
Thirty Nigerians, who were trafficked and left stranded in Lebanon have been rescued, and are among a total of 150 victims awaiting evacuation to Nigeria.
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75% Of Vehicles Plying 3rd Mainland Bridge Will Still Be Captured- FRSC
Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says 75 percent of the vehicles plying the Third Mainland Bridge will still be captured in spite of its partial closure.
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Mushroom Cloud Covers Central Beirut as Explosions Rock Lebanon (Video)
A mushroom cloud covered central Beirut as two powerful explosions rocked the Lebanese capital on Tuesday evening.
According to Lebanese media, dozens of people are wounded and trapped underneath buildings as the cause of the explosions…
Present Your Primary 6 Certificate – PDP Dares Oshiomhole
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, to present his primary school leaving certificate to prove he attended school.
The Chairman of…
NIPOST operated illegal accounts – FIRS fires back over theft allegations
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has reacted to the mandate theft allegations levelled by Maimuna Abubakar, Chair of the board of Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST).
The Herald on Monday reported that NIPOST Boss launched a barrage of…
Unbelievable: Ministry spends N523m to feed children during lockdown
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development (MHADMSD), Sadiya Farouq, has given a breakdown of how the ministry expended N523.3 million on school feeding programme during COVID-19-induced lockdown in two…
Kwara State Government to Probe Alleged Diversion of N300M LG Funds
The Kwara State Government has set up an 8 man probe panel to investigate the alleged diversion of Federal Government allocations to the 16 local government councils in the state.
According to the Governor, Abdularahman Abdulrazaq, the…
COVID-19: Schools Are Allowed to Charge Third Term Fees – FG
The Federal Government has clarified that private schools across the country are allowed to charge third term fees for their returning final year students.
This view was expressed by the Minister of State for Education, Mr. Chukwuemeka…
How NDDC’s N6bn Palliative Fund Was Diverted – Senior Official
The Keme Pondei-led Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has been accused of misappropriating and diverting N6.25bn approved by President Muhammadu Buhari as COVID-19 palliatives for indigent…
NBA Election: Candidate Allege Fraud and Manipulation of Results
According to Adesina, in a letter to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the NBA, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, the election which was won by Mr. Olumide Akpata should be cancelled.
Ize-Iyamu has abandoned plagiarised agenda to follow Oshiomhole’s “go and die”…
The PDP National Campaign Council for Edo State Gubernatorial Election has accused APC candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of abandoning his "plagiarised SIMPLE Agenda" to pursue his godfather, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole's "go-and-die policy".…
Akpabio, Calm Down – Ibori reacts to benefitting from NDDC contracts
James Ibori, former Governor of Delta state has debunked allegations of receiving contracts from Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
The Punch on Monday August 3 reported that Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs…
An Insect Species Can A Timely Escape After Being Eaten By A Frog- Scoentist Finds
The insect Regimbartia attenuata can escape even after being devoured by certain species of frog, among them Pelophylax nigromaculatus, Japanese ecologist Shinji Sugiura of Kobe University announced on Monday.
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JUST IN: Buhari Reacts As TUC Threatens Strike Over Corruption In NDDC, NSITF, EFCC
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Trade Union Congress (TUC) should partner his administration to root out corruption in the country instead of antagonising the government.
The president disclosed this in a Monday statement signed by…
See why NIPOST Boss, Maimuna Abubakar accused FIRS of hijacking business
Maimuna Abubakar, Chairman of Board of Nigerian Postal Services (NIPOST) has launched a barrage of accusations against Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
It appears both government agencies are fighting for supremacy for the sales of…
Oshiomhole seeking third term, Ize-Iyamu mere stooge – Shaibu
Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu says former Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole is covertly seeking a third term by backing Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.
He stated this in a statement through his Senior Special Assistant on Media,…
Boko Haram Kill 16 in Grenade Attack on Cameroon Displaced Persons Camp
Boko Haram terrorists killed 16 people and wounded six others in a grenade attack on a displaced persons camp in northern Cameroon late on Sunday night
According to official sources, the terrorists threw a grenade into a group of…
NDDC: Uduaghan breaks silence as Akpabio names him among Contracts Beneficiaries
Emmanuel Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta state has reacted to speculations that he is among the beneficiaries awarded contracts by Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
The Punch on Monday, August 3 reported that…