The political crisis rocking Rivers State deepened last week, with shots fired from each side of the divide. Leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state had asked…
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EFCC to join forces with UK prosecutors in Diezani’s case
There were indications at the weekend that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will apply to a United Kingdom court as an interested party in the trial of a…
Electricity tariff hike: Labour demands reversal as protests begin today
The organised labour will on Monday (today) commence nationwide protests over the electricity tariff hike and removal of subsidy from the power sector by the Federal Government. The National Treasurer…
NGX lists N4.1b AVA Infrastructure Fund
Nigerian Exchange (NGX) at the weekend listed N4.075 billion AVA Infrastructure Series 1 Fund on its trading platform. Regulatory filing showed that AVA Infrastructure Series 1 Fund’s 4,075 units were…
‘My AMVCA outfit cost N140m’ – BBNaija’s Tacha
Reality star and media personality, Natacha Anita Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has revealed the cost of her outfit to the 10th edition of Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA,…
Beef threatens Nigerian Afrobeats as artistes deepen rivalry
The Nigerian music industry was recently unsettled by a series of beefs, with Afrobeats artistes of all categories throwing jibes at one another. The beefs, which have been budding for…
EPL: Man Utd stars don’t want to play for Ten Hag – Wayne Rooney claims
Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, on Sunday, accused senior players at the club of playing up their injuries. Rooney was speaking about United losing 1-0 to Arsenal at Old…
Stop electricity subsidy, IMF tells FG
The International Monetary Fund has warned the Nigerian government to remove what it called implicit fuel and electricity subsidies. In a report published recently by the IMF, the organisation told…
Chukwueze doubtful for Eagles W’Cup qualifiers
Super Eagles forward, Samuel Chukwueze, has emerged as a doubt for Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Eagles are scheduled to…
Vladimir Putin removes Sergei Shoigu from Russian defence ministry
Russian President Vladimir Putin has removed his long-standing ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister, the Kremlin has announced. The 68-year-old has been in the role since 2012 and is to…
