Buhari Sacks Mani as CSO, Appoints Usman as Replacement

According to media reports, President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked Abdulrahman Mani, his Chief Security Officer (CSO), over “shady deals” in fixing appointments and for “undermining” the president. He was also accused of leaking Buhari’s itinerary to Diezani Alison-Madueke when he

Nigerian University Students Create Farming Robot

Great news! Nigerian Engineering students at the private Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State have created an innovative robot for agricultural farming purposes as their final year research project. Named the Robodozer, the students designed the robot based

AY Signs Glo Ambassador Deal

Comedian and actor, Ayo Makun (a.k.a AY) is officially the latest celebrity to join the list of high profile Glo Ambassadors, just a day after the Mavins endorsement deal was announced. According to Fuse, he announced this great news on

Osaze Odemwingie Signs New Deal at Stoke City

Super Eagles superstar, Osaze Peter Odemwingie has signed a new one-year extension deal to keep him at Stoke City for another season. He hit the summer with a question mark over his future after the end of his initial 18-month

Radio OAP Wana Udobang Debuts Online Series, Room 313

Radio on air personality, Wana Udobang explores the concept of trauma in her brand new series, Room 313. Wana is the host of popular radio show, Sharing Life Issues, with engaging conversations on everyday issues affecting the average Nigerian. It

28 Countries Set to Battle for N30 Million at the Lagos Badminton Classics

Twenty-eight countries have sent in their entries for the 2nd Lagos International Badminton Classics to be hosted by Nigeria, according to a report by ThisDay Newspaper. The championship which is in its second edition will take place in Lagos from

15 Interesting Facts About the New INEC Boss, Amina Zakari

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mrs. Amina Bala Zakari as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the conclusion of the term of Office of Prof. Attahiru Jega. The President made this appointment after dropping Muhammad Wali,

Buhari Drops Wali, Appoints Amina Zakari Acting INEC Chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mrs. Amina Bala Zakari as the acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the conclusion of the term of office of Prof. Attahiru Jega on Tuesday. This was disclosed in a statement

Akinwunmi Ambode Set to Introduce People-Friendly Traffic Information System in Lagos

Today, Lagos is home to some of the worst traffic congestion in the world but that is about to change soon, thanks to the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, who is set to drastically change the face of Lagos traffic

#SaveKanoNine: Nigerians Rise in Support of 9 Condemned Persons in Kano

The #SaveKanoNine hashtag is currently trending on social media platform, Twitter. Why? Nine people have been sentenced to death in Kano state for blaspheming against the Prophet Muhammad by an Upper Sharia court. The Kano State Sharia Court of Appeal,

CBN Extends Deadline For BVN Registration to October 31

The Central Bank of Nigeria has extended the deadline for the registration of the Bank Verification Number from June 30 to October 31. This is to facilitate a smooth completion of the registration process. A statement by the bank said

Tanker Drivers Forced to Leave Oshodi-Apapa Expressway

Last week, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode paid an unscheduled visit to major traffic points in the Apapa area of the state, to get a first-hand experience of the traffic gridlock, which has brought untold hardship on many Lagosians in recent times.

Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

1. India has said it is committed to boosting the capacity of Nigeria’s oil refineries through technical support. 2. The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, NIPC has put strategies in place to enable the current government achieve economic diversification. 3. Jega

Breaking News: Jega Ends Tenure as INEC Chairman, Hands Over to Mohammed Wali

Professor Attahiru Jega’s tenure as the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has come to an end. The former INEC boss, who took over from Professor Maurice Iwu, assumed office on June 8, 2010 during the former President

Nine Nigerian Banks Listed Among Top 1000 Global Banks

Nine Nigerian banks have been ranked among the 1000 global banks by The Banker magazine in London. The banks are Zenith Bank Plc, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, FirstBank, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank), Access Bank, Diamond Bank Plc, the United Bank

Hadiza Bala Usman Becomes 1st Female Chief of Staff

Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has appointed a new Chief of Staff. She is Hadiza Bala Usman, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress where she has served in a number of committees and capacities, key among which were:

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