JAMB Official Retracts, Says Money Was Collected By ‘Superior’ Not Swallowed by Snakes

The official at the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Philomina Chieshe, who claimed that the board’s N36 million was swallowed by a snake, has retracted her statement. Chieshe, who works as a clerk at the JAMB office in Markurdi

Tiwa Savage, Bovi, Davido, Others Set To Raise The Roof In Warri

All is set for a star-studded Warri Mega Fiesta on April 1st. KFT Events will be bringing a line up of stars to the live music and comedy event including Tiwa Savage, Davido, Wizkid, Mayorkun, Harry Song, DJ Humility, I

Nigerian Fencing to Train 10,000 Fencers

At the ongoing Cadet and Junior African Fencing Championships in Lagos, President of Nigeria Fencing (NF), Adeyinka Samuel, on Saturday told the media that the federation would be training 10,000 fencers in Lagos as part of their efforts at grassroots

Why Kenneth Okonkwo is Running For Governor

Nollywood veteran turned lawyer, and now politician Kenneth Okonkwo has declared his intention to run for the governorship of Enugu State at the next General Election. The actor who played Andy in “Living In Bondage”, one of the earliest Nollywood

The Federal Government Plans to Build Technology Hubs

The federal government has declared its plan to build technology hubs in Nigerian universities across the nation’s six geopolitical zones as a means of promoting science and technology development in the country. The president, represented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo,

Rivers State Plans to Milk the Opportunity of Buhari’s Visit

The Government of Rivers State has addressed President Muhammadu Buhari’s planned visit to the state. They said the visit would be an opportunity for the people of the state to inform Buhari of the total neglect of the state by

Kenneth Okonkwo, Running for Enugu State Governor

Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, has made his intention known to run for Governor of Enugu State at the next election. The 52-year-old Nollywood star also disclosed that he will be contesting on the platform of the All People’s Congress. He

Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories, Tuesday, March 6th 2018

AllAfrica com: The State Security Service has demanded that a Nigerian journalist must disclose his sources as a precondition for his freedom. The secret police detained Tony Ezimakor in Abuja on Wednesday after honoring an invitation over a story he

Ay Adds More Feathers To His Cap

Richard Ayodeji Makun, better known as AY, continues to inspire us. He is a comedian who is not afraid to explore his other “superpowers”. AY, who started out mimicking Pastor Chris Okotie of Household of God, has, over the years,

Electoral Act Amendment: The National Assembly to override President Buhari

According to the Daily Post, The National Assembly has vowed to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The bill seeks to re-order the sequence of the polls during general elections starting from the 2019 polls.

International Press Centre Advises the Nigerian Senate to Drop the Hate Speech Bill

International Press Centre (IPC) has warned the Nigerian Senate against passing a bill before it which prescribes death sentence for ‘hate speech.’ The Centre in a statement signed by its chairman in Lagos, Lanre Arogundade, cautioned that the bill if

Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories, Monday, March 5th 2018

Vanguard: On Saturday, Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, visited Silverbird, Jabi Mall, Abuja to watch Marvel Studios “Black Panther” and bought tickets for everyone present. Pulse Nigeria: Chelsea star, Victor Moses, has received his Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)

Anambra State Bans the Use of Motorcycles

The Anambra State Government has banned the use of commercial motorcycles across the state after 7 pm daily. A statement was released by Ogbuefi Tony Nnachetta, the Commissioner for Information and Communication Strategy, who said the ban was in line

Over 100 companies Are Interested in Ibom Deep Sea Port

Finally, the Ibom Deep Sea Port in Akwa Ibom State would soon become a reality as more than 100 companies have reportedly indicated interest for the development of the Port. The State Commissioner for Housing and Special Duties, Akan Okon,

Land Use Charge: Lagos Residents are Complying

Since February 19, 2018, when the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode flagged off the payment of Land Use Charge, Lagosians, according to This Day, have begun to make their payments at the banks. The Lagos State Land Use Charge

INEC At Work with KANSIEC To Investigate Alleged Underage Voting in Kano

INEC has begun investigation into the alleged under-aged voting during the recent local council election in Kano. The committee, headed by Alhaji Abubakar Nahuche, a National Commissioner, held a closed-door meeting with the Chairman of Kano State Independent Electoral Commission

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