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Prince Clem Agba, minister of state in charge of the federal budget and national planning, claims that the economy has grown despite global and local shocks.

Nigerian government blames governors for poverty levels

The police in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Wednesday, paraded a 27-year-old housewife who they say stabbed her husband to death over sex demand.

Ex-minister, others arrested over destruction of campaign billboards

The Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Usman Alkali Baba, the Inspector-General of Police, to three months in prison on Tuesday for not obeying a valid court order.

IGP sentenced to three months in prison for contempt

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NAFDAC

NAFDAC arraigns trader over ‘importation of fake...

Adamu Adamu, Nigeria's Minister of Education, announced while briefing reporters on Wednesday the outcomes of a council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Nigeria approves compulsory mother tongue instruction in primary...

Dr Femi Olaleye, Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, has been remanded to Ikoyi Correctional Centre by the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja pending the fulfilment of his bail conditions.

Court remands doctor for ‘sexual assault’

Sammie Okposo, a well-known gospel musician, passed away on Friday, leaving many people in Nigeria and throughout the world profoundly shocked.

BON renames award category to honour Sammie Okposo

The Portuguese Football Federation want FIFA to credit Cristiano Ronaldo with the game-opening goal in Portugal's match against Uruguay.

Portuguese FA want FIFA to award Cristiano Ronaldo goal against...

During an interview with Piers Morgan, Cristiano Ronaldo addressed the emotional toll of losing his newborn son earlier this year.

Cristiano Ronaldo accepts 500 million Saudi offer

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NAFDAC

NAFDAC arraigns trader over ‘importation of fake seasonings, others’

Adamu Adamu, Nigeria's Minister of Education, announced while briefing reporters on Wednesday the outcomes of a council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Nigeria approves compulsory mother tongue instruction in primary schools

Dr Femi Olaleye, Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, has been remanded to Ikoyi Correctional Centre by the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja pending the fulfilment of his bail conditions.

Court remands doctor for ‘sexual assault’

Simeon Samson, a 43-year-old man from Ogun, was brought before an Ota Magistrate's Court on Tuesday on charges of using counterfeit money.

Man in court for ‘stealing’ neighbor’s N250, 000

Business

The long-term issuer ratings of the Government of Ghana have been lowered by Moody's from Caa2 or further junk status to Ca, with a stable outlook.

Moody’s downgrades Ghana to further junk status

The Federal Government of Nigeria has presented the newly redesigned naira notes to the general public.

New naira notes: We prioritise security over aesthetics – CBN

The monetary policy rate (MPR), which is a measurement of interest rate, has been raised from 15.1 per cent to 16.5 per cent by the policy-setting committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

CBN: Nigerian government borrowed N6.3 trillion in last 10 months

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has raised its key interest rate from 24.5 per cent to 27 per cent.

Ghana’s central bank raises interest rates as inflation...

Politics

Nyesom Wike

Osun senator: Nyesom Wike, other G5 governors will soon lose relevance

Senator Ademola Adeleke, Governor of Osun State, has issued an emergency suspension order for Segun Oladitan, Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission.

Ademola Adeleke: I’m ready to work closely with Osun lawmakers

Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress, APC, has said he doesn't care about articles, stories, and hot topics on social media.

Viral Photo: Bola Tinubu denies meeting Joe Biden

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has stated that even though many Nigerians are going hungry, President Muhammadu Buhari has put the country on the path to prosperity.

APC: No plan by Bola Tinubu to move of Nigeria’s capital to Lagos

Lifestyle

Sammie Okposo, a well-known gospel musician, passed away on Friday, leaving many people in Nigeria and throughout the world profoundly shocked.

BON renames award category to honour Sammie Okposo

Former Big Brother Naija contestant Oluwabusayo Abiri, better known by her stage name Khloe, revealed in a recent interview that she considered suicide when photos of her butt augmentation surgery went viral.

Khloe: I was suicidal when my bum enlargement photos leaked

After months of separation, Chacha Eke, a famous Nollywood actress, has reportedly reconciled with her husband, Austin Faani Ikechukwu.

Chacha Eke reunites with husband Austin Ikechukwu

Hillary Vincent, who worked as Sammie Okposo's project manager, has disclosed how the well-known gospel singer passed away on Friday.

Sammie Okposo died in his sleep – manager

Sports

Israel Adesanya

Israel Adesanya released after airport metal knuckles arrest

Two Nigerian athletes, Emmanuel Ineh and Toluwani Adebakin, have been found guilty by the US government of internet fraud crimes and will spend ten years in jail.

Two Nigerian athletes face 10 year jail term for fraud in US

Harry Maguire

England’s John Stones backs ‘partner’ Harry Maguire

Rio Ferdinand has said that Manchester United's teenage forward Alejandro Garnacho is giving off Ronaldo vibes after scoring the game-winning goal for his team.

Rio Ferdinand: Alejandro Garnacho has Cristiano Ronaldo vibes

Football

The Portuguese Football Federation want FIFA to credit Cristiano Ronaldo with the game-opening goal in Portugal's match against Uruguay.

Portuguese FA want FIFA to award Cristiano Ronaldo goal against...

During an interview with Piers Morgan, Cristiano Ronaldo addressed the emotional toll of losing his newborn son earlier this year.

Cristiano Ronaldo accepts 500 million Saudi offer

La Liga president Javier Tebas has questioned the possible return of Lionel Messi to Barcelona, claiming that only PSG can afford his wage demands.

La Liga boss: Only PSG can afford Lionel Messi

Manchester United want to sign Victor Osimhen, but the price Napoli put on him is crazy and outrageous.

Manchester United outraged by Victor Osimhen’s transfer fee

Technology

The U.S. government is still looking into Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of Twitter.

Twitter stops enforcing coronavirus misinformation policies

The U.S. government is still looking into Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of Twitter.

Elon Musk delaying Twitter’s paid verification to avoid Apple’s 30% fee

UK drops ban on ‘legal but harmful’ online content in favour of free speech

ECOWAS

ECOWAS to strengthen fight against cybercrimes

Opinion

Festus Adedayo

Qatar World Cup, alcohol and gays

Según Odegbami

The problem with Nigerian football

Not so long ago, he was the poster boy of what looked like an African renaissance. Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo didn’t only know what to say, he also knew when and how. I still remember 2018. Barely one year after Akufo-Addo was inaugurated, he was on the big stage.

Will Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo survive this storm?

Professor Soludo is the Governor of Anambra State

Why Peter Obi won’t win 2023 presidential election