Capital Requirement: Microfinance Banks Call For Deadline Extension
Microfinance banks have urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to extend the deadline given to them to comply with the Revised Microfinance Policy Framework, which prescribes new capital requirements.
View ArticleGbemi Olateru Kicks Off TV Show
Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi has kicked off the recording of her long anticipated TV show.
View ArticleEl-Rufai In Trouble Over Jesus Christ, Mary Comment
Former FCT minister, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has come under heavy attack of social media for his tweet on Sunday in his attempt to defend the former Education minister, Mrs Oby Ezekwesili and to deride...
View ArticleNBC, NFVCB Deny Ban On Music Videos
The Nigerian Broadcast Commission (NBC) and National Films and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) have on Monday denied banning the broadcast of some musical videos by various Nigerian artistes. Mrs Maimuna...
View ArticleBeyoncé's Super Bowl: After Scandal, Singer has Everything To Play For
Where is everyone on Beyoncé right now? When she steps out on stage during half-time at the Super Bowl next weekend, it will be to a category of reception she has, over the course of her decades-long...
View ArticleOdemwingie Continues WBA Outburst
Osaze Odemwingie has followed up a Twitter tirade at West Bromwich Albion fans, with more scathing comments about the club.
View ArticleWidow Confesses: I'm Now a Prostitute Because of El-Rufai's Abuja Demolition
This is indeed a sad insight into the life widow who's now a commercial séx workers.
View ArticleAl Qaeda Targeting Germans, Britons In Libya
Al Qaeda is plotting to kidnap German and British citizens in Libya, the Spiegel weekly magazine quoted German intelligence sources as saying.
View ArticleFemi Kuti Returns to Afrobeat Roots on New Album
Unlike his 2010 Grammy-winning album, Africa for Africa, Femi Kuti opted to record its forthcoming follow-up, No Place for My Dream, in Paris instead of Nigeria. Why remove himself from his native...
View ArticlePHCN Retiree Dies Mysteriously In Garki Village
An official with the Power Holding Company of Nigerian (PHCN) Maitaima branch identified as Mr. Aienoben Akhidimen has died mysteriously in his residence at Garki Village.
View ArticleOsun Treats 5,000 Eye Patients Free Of Charge
Having free health care programe as one of its six point integral action plan, Osun State government has treated no fewer than 5,000 patients with different eye problems free of charge.
View Article6-Year-Old Girl Beats Baby To Death With Hoe, Burns Her
A six-year-old girl allegedly went berserk and fatally assaulted a two-year-old baby with a hoe several times on the head before burning her hips with a smoldering log last weekend.
View ArticleEto'o's Sex Scandal Not True
The rumors that alleged the entire squad members of the Indomitable Lions including their captain, Samuel Eto'o Fils, had been along with prostitutes prior to their crucial qualifying match against...
View ArticleYobo, Moses' Participation In Clash Against Ethiopia Unclear - Keshi
Super Eagles' Coach, Stephen Keshi said he is doubtful of defender Joseph Yobo's return and that of Victor Moses for the final group clash against Ethiopia, which is a must-win for the Super Eagles.
View ArticleOnce a Refugee, Supermodel Alek Wek Returns to South Sudan to Help Others
South Sudan, the newest country in the world, is already facing a crisis. With more than 170,000 refugees on its northern border, and hundreds of thousands of people who have returned since...
View ArticleNBA: Celtics Suffer Rondo Setback
The Boston Celtics will be without point guard Rajon Rondo for the rest of the season with a serious knee injury.
View ArticleAl-Makura Sacks Cabinet, Orders Commissioners Out Of Office
Today, Nasarawa State governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura sacked his cabinet - one year after he appointed and inaugurated commissioners, special advisers and other members of the State Executive Council...
View ArticleTENNIS: British Women Climb Rankings
Heather Watson and Laura Robson have risen to career-high rankings in the wake of their Australian Open victories.
View ArticleEl-Rufai Apologises For Tweeting Jesus, Mary Joke
Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has apologised for the 'Jesus joke' he retweeted on Twitter.
View ArticleXavi Signs New Barcelona Deal
Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has extended his contract at Camp Nou to keep him there until June 2016, the Catalan giants have confirmed.
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