Forbes’ billionaires list: Dangote, Rabiu on the rise, Adenuga, Otedola make list again

Aliko Dangote, the founder of Dangote Group, has retained his position as Africa’s richest man, as the combined wealth of the continent’s billionaires rose to $126.7 billion.

 

US warns of threat to facilities, schools in Nigeria

 The State Department warned Monday of a threat to US facilities and schools in Nigeria, urging Americans to take precautions.

 

You’re a liar – APC chieftain blasts Tinubu’s aide Daniel Bwala

 

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ibrahim Osinowo, has criticized presidential aide Daniel Bwala over his recent comments.

 

FA Cup quarter-final draw: Full fixtures confirmed

The draw for this season’s FA Cup quarter-final has been confirmed.

 

Court ruling on Ibadan convention offers chance to rebuild PDP – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the judgment of the Court of Appeal affirming the nullification of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Ibadan provides an opportunity for the party to rebuild and restore unity among its members.

 

Trump asks Australian PM to grant asylum to Iranian women’s football team after anthem protest

 

US President Donald Trump has called on Australia to grant asylum to members of Iran’s national women’s football team, claiming the players could face danger if they return home.

 

Ibrahim Gambari, ex-chief of staff to Buhari, appointed visiting scholar at University of Pennsylvania

Ibrahim Gambari, a former foreign affairs minister and diplomat, has been appointed a distinguished visiting scholar at the Center for Africana Studies, University of Pennsylvania, US.

 

Oyo court arraigns four over alleged demolition of NRC property

 

An Oyo State Magistrate Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, has arraigned four persons over the alleged unlawful demolition of a property owned by the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, in the Odo-Ona area of the city.

Gov Namadi suspends Health Monitoring aide

 

The Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar A. Namadi, has approved the suspension of the Special Assistant on Health Monitoring in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area, Basiru Abdullahi, popularly known as “Optimistic.”

Don’t fight Mutfwang on my behalf, Yilwatda tells supporters

 

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, yesterday, called on his supporters in Plateau State, who are aggrieved with Governor Caleb Mutfwang to drop such animosity, stressing that both of them are now working together in the interest of the state.

Cross River LG workers protest nine months salary delay

 

Frustrated by nine months of unpaid salaries, staff of the Cross River State Unified Local Government Service Commission on Monday staged a peaceful protest at the Governor’s Office in Calabar, appealing to Bassey Otu for urgent intervention.

Gunmen abduct LG secretary, one other in Ondo community

 

The Police Command in Ondo State has confirmed the abduction of a council secretary and one other person at a poultry farm in Akure North Local Government Area of the state.

Okai Urges Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Turaki Faction to Quit PDP for ADC

As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) grapples with fresh legal setbacks, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged key opposition figures to defect immediately to the ADC.

Tinubu Receives Finance Minister Nominee Taiwo Oyedele at Presidential Villa

 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday received Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, the designate for Minister of State for Finance, in audience at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Zamfara Deputy Gov on Behalf of Dauda Lawal, Announces Defection to APC

 

The Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Mani Malam Mummuni, has officially announced the defection of the state's leadership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).