Afolabi Hakim

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Son, daughter of Bauchi ex-deputy governor die in road accident

Two children of Bauchi state's former Deputy governor, Senator Baba Tela, have died in a fatal auto crash…

World Cup: Two African countries qualify for Round of 16 — Spain take on Portugal, Argentina face Egypt [Full Fixtures, date]

The round of 32 of the ongoing World Cup jointly hosted by Canada  Mexico and the United States…

What transpired between Prince Adeyemi and Gbajabiamila: X-raying the PFIPC bribery scandal rocking the presidency

While the presidency wants Nigerians to believe that this is a case of a sophisticated, elaborate and well-thought-out…

Mark, Aregbesola’s emergence as ADC National leaders legal, their leadership authentic: court rules

A suit seeking to oust David Mark's leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has been dismissed. The…

FG ditches Khaki, announces Adire as new NYSC uniform

While the khaki uniform has no political leaning or ethnic and geographical colouration attached to its adoption as…

46 microfinance banks lose licences as CBN cracks down on delinquent fintechs [Full List]

No fewer than 46 microfinance banks across the country have lost their operating licences, the Central Bank of…

Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji nabbed at Enugu Airport

Former Minister of Science and Technology, Mr Uche Nnaji, has been apprehended by Nigerian authorities. He was reportedly…

Terrorists storm Borno school, kill teacher; abduct students writing NECO exam

Terrorists wreaking havoc in Nigeria's North-Eastern region have struck again in Borno State. The terrorists attacked Government Day…

“This is treason | This is madness; self sabotage”: Nigerians fume as 40 ‘repentant’ Boko Haram terrorists get clearance to join the military

They expressed concerns about the grave consequences of admitting former terrorists into the military and warned that the…

Cooking gas prices surge: Why things may get worse for Nigerians — Before they get better

The paradox of Nigeria being a nation endowed with enormous natural resources and human capital but perennially steeped…

Court nullifies NDC registration, orders INEC to derecognise party

A court ruling that ordered the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party has…

Fright of flight: What Air Peace CEO, Allen Onyema, revealed about precarious state of Nigeria’s aviation sector

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has expressed deep concern over the parlous…

Senate passes bill to establish state police

Nigeria's upper legislative chamber, the Senate, has passed the Constitution Amendment Bill, which seeks to decentralise Nigeria's policing…

Xenophobia: How I subsidised evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa – Air Peace CEO, Onyema

For weeks now, rampaging menacing South Africans have been attacking migrants from other African countries and their businesses,…