‘No going back on FAAN relocation to Lagos’ — Keyamo
Amid the controversy surrounding the move by the Federal Government to relocate the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN from Abuja to Lagos, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has declared that there is…
BBC documentary: Youtube removes TB Joshua’s Emmanel TV channel
Amid sexual and assault allegations against the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nation, SCOAN, Prophet TB Joshua, YouTube has removed the church’s main channel. Emmanuel TV is used to broadcast the religious activities performed by the church. This…
1,500 redeployed CBN staff to resume Lagos office Friday
Following their relocation from the Abuja headquarters, at least 1,500 Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) employees will begin work at the Lagos branch on Friday, February 2. A source within the apex bank informed PUNCH that despite facing criticism, the…
ECOWAS kicks as Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso moves to quit
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) says it is yet to receive a formal notification from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso about their intention to quit the regional bloc. It was reacting after the…
Imo monarch: Police didn’t rescue me from kidnappers — ransom was paid
Samuel Ohiri, former chairman of the council of traditional rulers in Imo state, says the police did not secure his freedom from kidnappers. The monarch was kidnapped from his residence on June 6 in Orodo Mbaitoli LGA of Imo. He…
Afenifere scraps Adebanjo’s role as acting leader, forms elders caucus
Afenifere, pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, has scrapped the roles of acting leader and deputy acting leader within the group. Ayo Adebanjo was the acting leader of the group. In a communique issued at the end of its general meeting which held…
Ondo Governor appoints Deputy, SSG, Chief of Protocol
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has officially announced his selection for the position of Deputy Governor. Aiyedatiwa selected Olayide Owolabi Adelami, who hails from Owo, Ondo State. He was born over 60 years ago to the family of Oluka Oribokun…
10 People Still Missing From Ibadan Explosion – Bodija Community
Bodija Estate Residents Association (BERA) on Wednesday in Ibadan said no fewer than 10 people were still missing following the Jan. 17 explosion in the area. “I think it is now more towards eight and nine persons now, or even…
Tinubu meets U.S. Secretary of State Blinken in Abuja
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu is meeting with the United States, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken who is on tour of African nations at the Aso Rock presidential villa, Abuja. Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar received Blinken at the…
Full list: Forbes 2024 top 20 African billionaires
Below is the list of the top 20 richest billionaires in Africa 1. Aliko Dangote – $13.9 billion2. Johann Rupert & family – $10.1 billion3. Nicky Oppenheimer & family – $9.4 billion4. Nassef Sawiris – $8.7 billion5. Mike Adenuga –…