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Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has described as ‘cock and bull story’, the allegation that he played a role in the collapse of Platinum Habib Bank, Bank PHB. DAILY POST had reported that the Federal Government of Nigeria on Friday said Atiku …...

The Peoples Democratic Movement, PDM, has endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term bid. The leadership of the political group, led by its National Chairman, Senator Abubakar Maadi, met with President Buhari on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja for the endorsement..... Read...

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) yesterday alleged that the Presidency and some top APC Chieftains are plotting to arrest the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, on Tuesday “and replace with … Read more via Thisdaylive – http://bit.ly/2Mkm3zo Get More Nigeria...

Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, will today play host to the wife of president, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, Vice President’s wife, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, and wives of All Progressives Party (APC) governors across the country for the South West Women and Youth Presidential campaign rally. Other women and...

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Friday called on Rivers people to vote overwhelmingly for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as he had the business and leadership acumen to create employment opportunities and revive Nigeria’s economy. Wike gave the charge while addressing the people of Omuma, in Etche...

Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil, has sent a clear message to manager Unai Emery ahead of Saturday’s must-win match against Chelsea, by declaring himself available for selection. The 30-year-old was left out of the squad last weekend for tactical reasons, the third time he has missed a match …...

Chelsea boss, Maurizio Sarri has revealed what he expects when his side tackles Arsenal on Saturday evening in the Premier League fixture. Sarri says he expects a ‘very difficult’ game against Unai Emery’s side at Emirates. According to the Italian gaffer, Arsenal are dangerous opponent with...

Former Chief of Defence Staff, late Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, will be buried with full military honours , the Defence Headquarters has said. Although Badeh began his military career as an Air Force officer, all the arms of the Nigerian military – Army, Navy and Air … Read more via The...

Ghanaian journalist Ahmed Husein, who helped expose corruption in African football, was hailed a “national hero” on Friday, as his friends and family gathered for his funeral. The 34-year-old reporter was gunned down as he returned to his home in the Madina area of the capital, Accra, …...

The United Nations yesterday decried the conflict in North-east Nigeria, stating that Boko Haram attacks since November 2018 had caused over 43,000 persons to flee their homes with more than 32,000 taking refuge in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. A statement by Head of Communications at...

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) to ensure he attends the presidential debate slated for this Saturday. Presidential debate for candidates of political parties is billed to hold on January 19. Mr Fayose...

Wife of a former Vice president and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Titi, was on Friday evening attacked by suspected political thugs at Sarkin Sasa house in Ojoo area of Ibadan, Oyo State. Mrs. Abubakar had … Read more via Naijaloaded |...

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested six suspected Internet fraudsters in separate raids carried out at various times across a number of locations in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory..... Read more via Nigeria News | Laila’s Blog –...

President Buhari’s campaign in Kaduna today was a very big success!!! He was overwhelmed by crowd. Governor Nasir El-Rufai made sure the campaign was a big success. Proud Fulani Nigerian lady and Buhari supporter, Zahra Zaraa Danejo. @tinkizee2 shared a very … Read more via Naijaloaded |...

The factional chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Imo State, Chief Dan Nwafor, has described the suspension of the state governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, from the party as illegal. Nwafor, who addressed journalists at the state APC secretariat on Friday, insisted that the suspension...

The renewed cult clash has claimed two lives in one night at Kwale, headquarters of Ndokwa West Local Government Area, Delta State. It was gathered that the deceased persons were attacked and killed differently by suspected rival cultists in the area … Read more via Naijaloaded | Nigeria’s...

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, has appointed Arunma Oteh to its Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director. This was announced in a notification to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). A glimpse at Oteh’s portfolio Oteh recently joined...

Access Bank Plc’s plans to sell Nigeria’s first corporate green bond to fund environmental projects have been uncovered. The plan was disclosed by a person with knowledge of the matter. According to the source, the bank, which could create Africa’s largest retail lender by customers with the...

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, on Thursday disclosed that the newly-launched $1 billion loan facility for farmers, under the Federal Government’s “Green Imperative” scheme, will help create jobs and ensure food security in the country. The Minister made this disclosure in...

Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) Group has continued to provide financial support to small and medium enterprises in Nigeria. The CDC Group recently announced another round of investment that supports the developmental plans of CardinalStone Capital Advisors Growth Fund (CCA). CDC...