There are No Numbers to Remove Saraki, Says Senate
The Senate has said any plot to remove the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki from his position would fall flat on its face, as he currently enjoys the confidence of his colleagues and has ensured stability in the eighth Senate. Senate spokesperson, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, speaking with reporters at the weekend, said the 109 […]
FULL LIST: GRAMMY AWARDS 2018: Bruno Mars Wins Big
Bruno Mars won six trophies at the 2018 Grammy awards, including three of the top honours, to emerge the biggest winner on Sunday night. The R&B singer was closely trailed by Kendrick Lamar who made a clean sweep of all the rap categories. Jay Z, who went into the awards as the highest nominated artiste, […]
Buhari, Obasanjo Meet In Ethiopia
President Muhammadu Buhari and former President Olusegun Obasanjo were all smiles on Sunday when they met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at the opening session of the 30th African Union summit. This came five days after Obasanjo issued a scathing “special press release” asking Buhari not to seek re-election in 2019. They shook hands and, although […]
Kaduna refinery ‘shut down over unavailability of crude oil’
The Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC) shut down operations on January 15 due to the non availability of crude oil. Abdullahi Idris, executive director, services, of KRPC, disclosed this to NAN in Kaduna. He said the refinery, whose fuel plant was commissioned in 1980, was functioning at 60 percent capacity “but shut down on […]
Cavani breaks PSG scoring record
Edinson Cavani broke Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s all-time goalscoring record for Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, tapping in his 157th goal for the club against Montpellier. The Uruguay striker had levelled the Swede’s previous mark of 156 goals 10 days ago, and turned home Adrien Rabiot’s cutback in the 11th minute at the Parc des Princes. Cavani celebrated […]
Kwankwaso Vows to visit Kano
Despite the advice by the Kano State Police Command, the former state governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has insisted that nothing can stop him from embarking on the trip. The state police command had warned of a security threat to the government during his visit to the state on Tuesday. For peace and stability to reign […]
Why I Don’t Sleep With A Girl Without Condom — Adekunle Gold
Nigerian Singer, Adekunle Kosoko, aka Adekunle says he does not sleep with a girl girl without using condom because he is trying to avoid the baby mama issues. Adekunle Gold made this known in an interview with The Punch. Were you satisfied with the outcome of your show in December? Yes, I thank God. We […]
How Warri, Kaduna Refineries, Headquarters, PPMC Bleed NNPC
An analysis of the financials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has revealed that four strategic business units (SBUs) and the corporate headquarters of the corporation collectively recorded a trading shortfall totaling N270.386 billion between January and November last year, causing NNPC to record a huge loss in its operations in the 11-month period. The […]
Under Threat for Hosting Mass Burial, Benue APC Leaders Search for New Political Platform
Ortom are in search of a new political platform ahead of the 2019 general election following threats from Abuja that Ortom could be denied the party’s ticket for hosting a mass burial for victims of herdsmen attack, THISDAY has learnt. A deadly attack launched by herdsmen on New Year’s Day had claimed 73 lives in […]
Oil Price: We Will Not Repeat Mistake Of The Past
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will ensure that proceeds from rising oil prices will be put to good use and We will not repeat the mistakes of the past. Brent crude, the international benchmark of crude oil, traded at $70.55 on Friday. In a series of tweets on Saturday, Buhari said the additional income from […]
