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Tribunal sacks Jerry Gana’s son from House of Reps

The National and State Houses of Assembly Election Tribunal on Monday, sacked the son of Prof. Jerry Gana, Rep Joshua, from the House of Representatives. Rep Joshua Audu Gana was…

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Tinubu secures UAE visa, return of Etihad, Emirate airlines

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirate (UAE) have finalised agreement on the lifting of visa ban placed on Nigerian travellers and the immediate resumption of flights by Etihad and Emirates…

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Spain’s football chief Rubiales quits in kiss scandal

Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales quit his post on Sunday. This was after three weeks of scandal over allegations he gave an unsolicited kiss to a player on the…

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Medical, dental consultants suspend planned nationwide strike

The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has suspended its planned nationwide strike by three months following an appeal by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Services,…

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British warship arrives Lagos to fight piracy in Gulf of Guinea

A Royal Navy warship, HMS Trent, arrived in Lagos on Sunday to aid the fight against illegal activities including piracy and illicit trafficking in the sub-region. This is Trent’s second…

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Nigeria needs N21trn to bridge housing deficit – Shettima

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, says Nigeria requires N21 trillion to effectively bridge housing deficit, despite efforts across the three tiers governments. The vice president stated this on Sunday in…

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Tinubu meets world leaders on investment at G20

President Bola Tinubu has met with three major world leaders at the G20 summit in an economic development diplomacy. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale disclosed in a statement on Sunday in…

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NDLEA intercepts meth, skunk consignments at Lagos airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of skunk concealed in tomato paste tins and methamphetamine hidden in used clothes. The hard drugs were meant…

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Osimhen’s hat-trick powers Nigeria to thumping win

Victor Osimhen grabbed a hat-trick as Nigeria signed off their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign with a thumping 6-0 win over Sao Tome on Sunday. The Ballon…

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SERAP to Govs: Disclose details of N2bn subsidy removal palliatives

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the 36 state governors in the country to “disclose details on spending of the N2 billion palliative recently disbursed to each state…

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