The late Alhaji Sani Dangote, the younger brother to Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, was not only a brother and friend but also a collaborator in some of the decisions taken by the Buhari administration, especially in the agricultural sector, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo …

A member of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry has shed light on why there are errors in the leaked #EndSARS report. Temitope Majekodunmi, a youth representative on the panel, said the report in circulation had typographical errors but they were corrected before it was approved and submitted to …

The deceased, identified as one Yaw Owusu, is said to have engaged some locals in an argument after Ghana’s win over South Africa on Sunday. However, the decision to award the penalty sparked controversy, with some South Africans accusing the referee of cheating them. Reports suggest Yaw Owusu, who works …

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has denied claims that a diamond bra was found in ex-petroleum minister, Diezani Alison Madueke’s apartment, Newsextra24 reports. Rumors were rife last month that an auction of her forfeited properties was to take place and that part of …

A Maryland resident in the United States, who just travelled from Nigeria, has tested positive for the rare virus monkeypox. The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) said the unidentified patient, has not been hospitalised. He is said to be currently recovering in isolation with mild symptoms, reports Mail Online. No …

The People Democratic Party, Ondo State chapter, has accused the state Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu of abuse of office over his son, Babjide’s appointment as Director-General of a government agency. On Tuesday, Babajide Akeredolu was appointed as the DG of Ondo State Performance and Project Implementation Monitoring Unit, drawing mixed reactions …

144 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Imo-38 Plateau-20 Lagos-17 FCT-16 Kwara-15 Zamfara-15 Ondo-7 Rivers-5 Taraba-4 Oyo-3 Bauchi-2 Edo-1 Ekiti-1 213,321 confirmed 206,206 discharged 2,973 deaths Today’s report includes: ▪️4 states with zero cases reported: Katsina, Ogun, Osun, and Sokoto ▪️269 recoveries reported for FCT for 15th (36) and 16th (233) November …

The Nigerian Navy has confirmed to Newsextra24 it detained popular Instagram skit maker Ahmed Gafar aka Cute Abiola, declared missing by his relatives, for violating its social media policy, Newsextra24 reports. “The young man was found to have breached the social media policy while he was on leave. So he …

Defence chief faults procedure of release, insists armed forces are professionals • Governor yet to read submitted report, says spokesman • PDP demands prosecution of killers, collaborators • Apologise to Lagosians over Lekki tollgate shootings – Bode George urges Sanwo-Olu • Ex-CDHR boss raises concern over Lagos’ committee to review …

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has directed district managers to be prepared to shut down train stations plying Abuja-Kaduna, Lagos-Ibadan and Warri-Itakpe routes in the event that workers down tools. In an internal memo issued on Tuesday, the Managing Director of NRC, Engr. Fidet Okhiria, alerted all district managers and …