Bobrisky removed from Amsterdam-bound flight, detained again
Bobrisky, the crossdresser, has been arrested again by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This was after Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti state governor, shared pictures of…
VeryDarkMan arraigned for ‘wearing police uniform, impersonation’
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arraigned VeryDarkMan, the social media critic, following allegations of impersonation. Trouble began when VeryDarkMan, in a viral video wearing what appeared to be…
Russia fines Google $2.5 decillion over YouTube bans
Russia has fined Google a world record-breaking fine of $2.5 decillion after years of refusing to restore the accounts of pro-Kremlin and state-run media outlets, the RBC news website…
We stand by our advice to Nigerian government on subsidy removal, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says its advice on foreign exchange (FX) rate and subsidy removal was necessary for Nigeria’s macroeconomic stability. The Washington-based institution reiterated its stance on…
Abducted female doctor regains freedom after 10 months
Kaduna-based medical doctor, Dr Ganiyat Popoola, has regained freedom from captivity 10 months after she was kidnapped. Popoola, a registrar in the Department of Ophthalmology at the National Eye…
Three female police inspectors arrested in Rivers for extortion
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three of its officers for alleged involvement in extortion of motorists in Port Harcourt, the State capital. The three female officers are:…
Seplat Energy grows revenue to N1.071trn in first nine months
Seplat Energy Plc, a leading Nigerian independent energy company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange and the London Stock Exchange has announced revenues of N1.071tn for the first nine months…
Access Holdings: We’re investing in future banking
Financial services group, Access Holdings Plc has justified its high cost-to-income ratio, saying it is still relatively high because of its necessary investments in various aspects of its growth…
Grooming People for Better Livelihood Centre renovates St. Peter Secondary School
By Maxim Uzoatu The innovative Grooming People for Better Livelihood Centre, a leading Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) dedicated to empowering Nigeria's economically active poor, has completed the renovation of St.…
Abia rep, Alex Ikwechegh arraigned in court for assaulting Bolt driver
A magistrate court in Kuje, Abuja, has granted a N500,000 bail to Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, a member of the house of representatives, following his arraignment for assaulting Stephen Abuwatseya,…
