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Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Exchange, Mr. Oscar Onyema gave the commendation while welcoming the Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement, Engr. Joe Makoju and his management team to the special sounding of the closing gong on the trading floor of the NSE. Sounding of the closing...

No fewer that 3,000 containers are trapped inside the Lagos Port Complex, Apapa as a result of the lockdown created by a new policy introduced by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on the return of containers to the port, a port official said. The official said trouble started … Read more...

Celebrated actress, Omotola Ekeinde, has reflected on her past and said that she was never a reckless girl. The actress made this known through her social media page, saying she did not reveal such details before because she thought it was “narcissistic”. She wrote, “Never did this cause …...

As preparations shift into gear for the forthcoming sixth edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Africa Magic, the continent’s leading provider of entertainment content, has announced the appointment of veteran film and television professional, Debbie Odutayo, as...

Nollywood actor and toyin abraham ex husband, Adeniyi Johnson and his pretty woman, Seyi Edun, have really endured a lot from fans since their love life was made public. Unknown to many, Seyi and Adeniyi are secretly married as they have been living a couple. Recently, Seyi turned a … via...

The Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed confidence that the Stephen Keshi Stadium will be ready way ahead of time before the 21st African Senior Athletics Championships gets underway. According to a statement from Olukayode Thomas, Head Media, and Publicity for Asaba 2018...

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has urged fans not to panic, following their 1-0 loss to Czech Republic on Wednesday, in their final warm-up match before the 2018 World Cup. It was Nigeria’s second consecutive defeat within four days, following a 2-1 reverse against … read...

Arsenal are close to signing the 17-year-old midfield prospect Yacine Adli from Paris Saint‑Germain. They have offered him an initial three-year contract, although it contains options, after he rejected professional terms at PSG ....... read more via the Guardian – https://ift.tt/2HoxoKC...

Former FIFA president, Sepp Blatter, has said that Nigeria will be ‘trouble makers’ at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Blatter, who left FIFA under controversial circumstances, took to his verified Twitter account, to list out the teams he considers as favourites to win the tournament. The …...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the national honour proposed to be conferred on late Moshood Abiola, by President Muhammadu Buhari, reeks of hypocrisy and political desperation ahead of 2019 presidential election. The announcement was made on Wednesday night in honour of Mr Abiola...

The FCT Command of the Nigerian Prison Service said on Wednesday that it had arrested a female visitor to the Kuje Prison, Ijeoma Joseph, with parcels of items suspected to be Indian hemp. The command’s spokesman, Chukwuedo Humphrey, made this known in a statement made … Read more via...

The Bishop of the Lagos Diocese of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Adebola Ademowo, pushed back vehemently on claims that he misappropriated ₦260 million belonging to the church, according to a letter by the cleric seen by PREMIUM TIMES. The letter, dated March 1 … Read more...

Some Nigerians on Monday reacted to the new excise duties imposed by the Federal Government that consumers would pay more for alcoholic beverages they consumed and tobacco they smoke from today. They told Newsmen in separate interviews in Lagos that an increase in prices of alcohols and...

Men of Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 40-year-old driver in a pure water factory, Abiodun Idowu for allegedly strangling to death a female accountant in the same factory, Abimbola Hamzat while attempting to rape her. The Police Public Relations Officer in … Read more via Nigeria...

The Ekiti Recovery Movement (ERM), an Ekiti State-based pressure group, has asked the governor of the state, Ayo Fayose, to account for a total N251.99billion which allegedly accrued to the state as federal allocation and Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) under his watch. The group also …...

Just as we were settled for the discussion of this topic, the Senate announced the receipt of a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari asking it to approve and confirm the appointment of Justice Adamu Abdu-Kafarati as substantive Chief Judge of the Federal High Court. This is coming nine …...

Former chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin has again been referred to the House committee on Ethics and Privileges, to explain his comments on the National Assembly joint session which held on Tuesday. This is just as the Speaker, Hon...

Reno Omokri, former President Goodluck Jonathan’s aide has reacted to the new democracy date announced by the Federal Government (FG). DAILY POST recalls that the FG on Wednesday announced June 12 as the new date for Nigeria’s Democracy celebration. The date was changed to honour late MKO …...

A US judge who came under seething criticism for sentencing a Stanford University student to six months in jail for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman has been ousted from office by voters in California. Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky was recalled by a majority of voters in Santa …...

The story of Bob Marley, the Jamaican superstar who in his short life brought reggae into the global mainstream, is set to become a Hollywood biopic. A representative for Paramount Pictures confirmed Wednesday … via Channels Television – https://ift.tt/2xQMBo4 Get more Nigeria...