Monday, 1 February 2016

Oshiomhole not planning to replace his deputy – APC



FCMB sacks 150 staff



Davido to give out 2m To Celebrate Sony Music Deal.



Everton seal £13.5m deal for Niasse as Stoke smash transfer record

Everton completed one of the most significant deals on transfer deadline day with the £13.5m signing of Oumar Niasse.


Ekiti APC to AGF: Prosecute Fayose, others for rigging




Govs live like emperors, divert council funds –Obasanjo February 2, 2016




UNILORIN admits only 12,225 out of 103,000 applicants

UNILORIN admits only 12,225 out of 103,000 applicantThe Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali, has said that the institution admitted only 12,225 for the 2015/2106 academic session. No fewer than 103,000 candidates applied to study in the university in the session, according to Ambali. Of this number, 73,023 scored the minimum admission requirement of 180

N34bn fraud: Tompolo begs court to vacate arrest warrant




Jailing corrupt judges




EFCC raids former VP Sambo’s office in Abuja

EFCC raids former VP Sambo’s office in Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has raided an office complex in Abuja belonging to former Vice President Namadi Sambo. The PUNCH learnt on Monday that the EFCC operatives raided the office complex, which is not far from the National Defence College along Herbert Macaulay Way, Abuja, between 12noon and

Nigerian army economical with truth, 750 missing in Zaria



NCC approved Visafone’s acquisition to save CDMA – Danbatta

NCC approved Visafone’s acquisition to save CDMA – Danbatta  The Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, has said that the NCC approved the acquisition of Visafone by MTN to save the Code Division Multiple Access operators in the country. “With the acquisition, the commission will now engage other top industry players who may have interest in other CDMA players

Tecno lights up Ikeja community, Computer Village

Tecno lights up Ikeja community, Computer Village  Smartphone manufacturing company, Tecno, has commenced the installation of solar-powered street lights in Ikeja area of Lagos State where the company’s head office is located. The Managing Director, Tecno Nigeria, Chidi Okonkwo, said the iFLUX energy lights had 24 months guarantee. He said although the 88 street lights belonged to the community, Tecno

Pep Guardiola could be so succesful with Manchester City

  • Pep Guardiola has been confirmed as Manchester City's new manager
  • City now have a boss who can set them apart from other big spenders
  • Guardiola remains only manager to win five trophies of five in a season
  • He has transformed Bayern Munich who were ready to rest on their laurels
  • Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal have all missed out on top boss
  • Now Guardiola has a chance to build an empire at the Etihad Stadium


Policeman killed while clearing traffic for Kenyan president

Policeman killed while clearing traffic for Kenyan president A police officer died on Sunday night after he was hit by a speeding motorist on Mombasa Road as he controlled traffic to pave the way for President Uhuru Kenyatta’s motorcade. According to www.nation.co.ke, the officer, identified as Corporal Levi Njonjo, was in company with Embakasi OCPD Apollo Onyonyi, OCS Victor Nyongesa and three

Policeman killed while clearing traffic for Kenyan president

Policeman killed while clearing traffic for Kenyan president A police officer died on Sunday night after he was hit by a speeding motorist on Mombasa Road as he controlled traffic to pave the way for President Uhuru Kenyatta’s motorcade. According to www.nation.co.ke, the officer, identified as Corporal Levi Njonjo, was in company with Embakasi OCPD Apollo Onyonyi, OCS Victor Nyongesa and three

Policeman killed while clearing traffic for Kenyan president

Policeman killed while clearing traffic for Kenyan president A police officer died on Sunday night after he was hit by a speeding motorist on Mombasa Road as he controlled traffic to pave the way for President Uhuru Kenyatta’s motorcade. According to www.nation.co.ke, the officer, identified as Corporal Levi Njonjo, was in company with Embakasi OCPD Apollo Onyonyi, OCS Victor Nyongesa and three

Nigeria seeks $3.5bn in loans

Nigeria has asked the World Bank and the African Development Bank for $3.5bn in loans to plug a growing gap in its budget, it was widely reported on Monday.


Nigeria: UBA, Zenith, Firstbank, Others Make Global Top 500 Banks

United Bank for Africa Plc and Zenith Bank Plc are among the four Nigerian banks listed among the global top 500 bank brands.
According to the rankings, First Bank of Nigeria Ltd retained its number one banking brand ranking in Nigeria for the fifth consecutive year in the 2016 The Banker and Brand Finance Top 500 Banking Brands in the world.

Nigeria: Forum Calls for Actions Against Maternal Mortality in Kano, Others

Electricity consumers in the country will from today begin to pay increased tariff as announced by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) under the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) 2015.
NERC, which set the take-off of the new regime for February 1, 2016, noted however that there are inbuilt consumer protection mechanisms and incentives for improved service delivery by the Discos and fair return on investment in the new tariff order.