PDP Accuses NNPC Of ‘Covering Huge Fraud In The Presidency
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed the claim of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) that petrol subsidy gulps N774 million every day. On Sunday, the NNPC said though it incurs the subsidy cost daily, the benefit is being enjoyed by only a few due to “continued smuggling” of petrol in the country. But […]
EPL: Hazard blasts Conte’s tactics against Manchester City
Chelsea’s Eden Hazard has taken a swipe at Antonio Conte’s tactics in their 1-0 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday, saying he felt like he “hadn’t played a game of football”. Hazard started as a false nine at the Etihad and touched the ball just 31 times in 89 minutes. The Blues failed to hit […]
Video: Davido Falls On Stage While Trying To Perform
A video making the rounds on social media shows how popular Nigerian music star Davido fell on stage after he was billed to perform at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali, Rwanda on March 3 as part of his 30 Billion Africa Tour concerts. The concert is being organised by Sony Music, the global music label to […]
National Assembly Is Delaying 2018 Budget – Osinbajo
Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo in an interview spoke on why the 2018 budget is being delayed and other issues. Excerpt. Revamping Nigeria’s education system. If you will recall about a few months ago, I think it was in January, we had an education retreat; what needs to be done again is to unfold […]
FULL LIST: Jordan Peele, Guillermo del Toro among winners 2018 OSCARS WINNER
The 90th Academy Awards (Oscars) held on Sunday, March 4, 2018, and below is the full list of the winners. The event which held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel for the second year in the row. “The Shape of Water,” which led this year’s nominations with a whopping 13 […]
Man City Too Good For Cautious Chelsea
Manchester City’s relentless run towards the Premier League title continued as they opened up an 18-point lead by inflicting more damage on Chelsea’s chances of a top-four finish with a 1-0 home win on Sunday. Bernardo Silva scored the only goal of the match 35 seconds into the second half at the Etihad Stadium when […]
Wenger Defiant As Brighton Rock Arsenal
Arsene Wenger insisted he was still the right man to turn around Arsenal’s fortunes after a 2-1 loss to Brighton on Sunday saw the Gunners suffer their fourth straight defeat in all competitions. Successive 3-0 reverses by Manchester City, the first in the League Cup final and the second in the league, could be explained […]
Osinbajo Defends Buhari, Says Nepotism Allegations Unfounded
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has absolved President Muhammadu Buhari of allegations of nepotism being levelled against him. He said ministers from the southern part of the country were in charge of more strategic ministries, adding that the Federal Executive Council had more Christian members despite that Buhari is a Muslim. Osinbajo was said to have stated […]
JAMB: UTME Candidates Can Print Exam Slips From March 6
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says candidates for the 2018 UTME can print their examination notification slip from Tuesday, March 6. Fabian Benjamin, head of media and information department, told NAN on Sunday that arrangements had been concluded for the successful conduct of the exam scheduled to hold from March 9 to 17. […]
Saraki Flies Arik To Ghana To Address Lawmakers
Senate President Bukola Saraki boarded a commercial flight belonging to Arik Air on his way to Ghana on Sunday. This drew some reactions on social media, with some praising the “modesty” displayed by Nigeria’s number three citizen. Dignitaries on such assignments usually fly presidential or private jets. The senate president is expected to address lawmakers […]
