Celebrity
Sound Sultan Gone in A Blaze of Glory.
Nigerian multitalented veteran singer, rapper and songwriter, Olarenwaju Fasasi, better known as Sound Sultan, is dead. He died on Sunday, July 11, 2021. He would have been 45 years old on November 27, this year. He...
Crime
EXCLUSIVE: Abidemi Rufai faults U.S. government’s fresh fraud allegation
The suspended aide of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Abidemi Rufai, who is facing $350,000 fraud charges in the United States, has denied authorities’ fresh allegation of his involvement in a fraudulent surety scheme. PREMIUM TIMES reported...
Zamfara Killings, Resurgence Of Boko Haram Attacks Unacceptable, Says JNI
Maryam Sanda tried several times to stab husband night before murder -
BREAKING - Escape of six Suspects linked to Dino Melaye: Inspector General orders removal of Kogi CP
How Alison-Madueke Allegedly Paid Ex-Minister Akinjide, Others N650 Million – Witness
Economy
Nigeria records $2.9bn in annual oil and gas exports in November
Nigeria sold $2.89 billion worth of oil and gas between November 2019 and November 2020, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has said. The country suffered significant loss of revenue in 2020 due the fall in oil prices as...
Why we banned cryptocurrency transactions – CBN
Banning Cryptocurrency Transactions is not Right - Kingsley Moghalu
Former FCT Minister’s Plea Bargain Talks Break Down — EFCC
Editorial
Olonisakin Meets Cameroon’s External Minister, Pledges Nigeria’s Commitment to Improved Ties
There are fresh indications of Nigeria’s willingness and commitment to improving the existing bilateral ties with Cameroon for the promotion of their common interests ranging from diplomatic, educational, economic, agriculture, military and general security, among others....
Nigerians in Yaounde troop out for former Chief of Defence Staff, Olonisakin, as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Cameroon.
Mele Kyari: Two Steady Years of Walking the Talk as GMD NNPC.
Group Lauds NNPC's Spokesman, Obateru for NIPR Fellow Award.
Constitution Amendment Will Tackle Separatist Agitations, says Senator Aliero
Foreign Files
WHEN GROUPS ROSE AGAINST AMNESTY INT’L TO DEFEND MILITARY ON HUMAN RIGHTS
Self-styled global human rights watchdog, the U.S-based Amnesty International, was recently hammered by Nigerians made up of academics, public affairs commentators, civil advocacy groups, culture enthusiasts, traditionalists, students’ organizations and youths for its February 22, 2018...
Alleged Rights Abuse: DEFENCE HQTRS FAULTS AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Osinbajo To Nigerians: Don’t Despair, TI’s Report Not A Death Sentence *No Retreating On Anti-Corrruption
Governance
Boko Haram: Leaders of Chad, Cameroon, Niger agree to change tactics
It was a renewed call to arms in N’djamena, capital of the Republic of Chad, on Thursday, as President Muhammadu Buhari held a one-day consultation with Heads of State and Governments of the Lake Chad Basin...
‘On performance, Gov. Abubakar’s second term is Justifiable' - Al- Amin Aliyu
Excited SGF, amidst Kogi Gov, service chiefs, supporters, hails Pres. Buhari’s safe return from vacation, says greater days lie ahead
‘Gov. Abubakar has Changed the Narrative in Bauchi State by Winning the Senatorial by-election for APC’
‘More to unfold after Lawal Daura’s sack’, hints top Buhari aide, as new DSS boss moves to re-position agency
Nation
Federal DPP Tackles Mounting Prosecution Cases amid High Expectations
The Directorate of Public Prosecutions of the Federation (DPPF) in the Federal Ministry of Justice has stepped up strategies to meet high expectations over increasing prosecution demands arising from cases that are presently before the courts...
President Buhari promises the nation a vibrant space sector
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CORONAVIRUS: Nigeria Records Lowest Daily Cases Since December 2020.
Ex-Service chiefs: Association backs Buhari over nomination
Buhari unveils 60th anniversary logo, presides over 15th virtual FEC meeting.
Oil and Gas
The Amazon Story of NNPC’s Retiring Madam Human Resources, Oyeyemi Ladipo
At a time when many young Nigerians wonder whether the public service is where to be, the testimony of Mrs Oyeyemi Lawunmi Ladipo whose last stint at work with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC as...
Smuggling: Nigeria to place trackers on petrol trucks – Sylva
Making Sense of Kyari’s Stance on Port Harcourt Refinery’s Rehabilitation
Making Sense of Kyari’s Stance on Port Harcourt Refinery’s Rehabilitation
Oil Sector: Time for labour to review its stance on deregulation
Opinion
The Needless Noise over Rehabilitating Port Harcourt Refinery
Recently, many ordinary Nigerians who had received, with boundless excitement, government’s recent approval of $1.5 billion to rehabilitatethe Port Harcourt after over twenty years of dormancy weredisappointed by the criticisms of a few interests rooting for...
Malami, Justice and Order under President Muhammadu Buhari
Kebbi Gov 2019: Who is Afraid of DCG Ibrahim Mohammed Mera?
Igbos spend unnecessary money on burials - Peter Obi
Resign If You Can’t Pay Workers, TUC Tells Governors
People and Power
BREAKING: President Muhammadu Buhari Appoints Umar Mohammed Etsu as Acting Solicitor General of the Federation.
Wild jubilation has enveloped the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja following the appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari of Mr. Umar Mohammed Etsu as the Acting Solicitor General of the Federation to succeed...
CSOs kick against Infectious Disease Bill, demand review, public hearing
BREAKING! FG Reappoints SEGUN AWOLOWO As NEPC Boss
Politics
Former Kaduna Deputy Governor, Bantex is dead; El-Rufai mourns
A former deputy governor of Kaduna State, Barnabas Yusuf Bala (Bantex) has died. He served as deputy governor to Governor Nasir el-Rufai from 2015 to 2019. el-Rufai, in condolence message, dated Sunday, July 11, 2021, said:...
Andy Uba declared winner as controversy rocks Anambra APC governorship primary
Anambra 2021: Valentine Ozigbo wins PDP primary; to challenge Soludo, others
Anambra 2021: 11 APC aspirants reject governorship primary
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Registration: Ex-APC chairman Odigie-Oyegun disagrees with Tinubu, Akande
Security
Army arrests 4 Boko Haram logistics suppliers
THE Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it had arrested four Boko Haram insurgents’ suppliers in Borno, as part of a renewed campaign to stifle the insurgents’ economy. The Theater Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.-Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi,...
Insecurity: Group Backs Pastor Adeboye’s Call for Support to Service Chiefs
As Boko Haram Tumbles Under Op Safe Corridor
Op Safe Corridor, B’Haram and the 2019 Free Polls in N’East
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Group Lauds Troops for Paying Supreme Price for N’East Free Polls
Sports
Cash-Crunch Force Nigeria Second Tier League, NNL To Move Kick Off Date
Kick off date for the 2017-2018 Nigeria National League (NNL) has been moved by the League body to a later period, official of the league has announced.Whirlwindnews.com gathered from reliable source that the postponement of the...
WAFU: Super Falcons Face Mali In Third Place Game After Semi-Final Slip
How Alison-Madueke Allegedly Paid Ex-Minister Akinjide, Others N650 Million – Witness (6,461 views)
‘More to unfold after Lawal Daura’s sack’, hints top Buhari aide, as new DSS boss moves to re-position agency (6,211 views)
How Chief of Defence Staff, General AG Olonisakin Has Actualized President Muhammadu Buhari’s vision of a Combat-Ready Armed Forces of Nigeria (3,833 views)
Kebbi Gov 2019: Who is Afraid of DCG Ibrahim Mohammed Mera? (3,831 views)
Malami, Justice and Order under President Muhammadu Buhari (3,082 views)
Sympathizers shocked as ex- IG of Police, Gambo Jimeta, bursts into laughter over his rumoured death (2,828 views)
Looters’ list: FG after me for refusing to join APC – Former Niger Gov, Aliyu (2,667 views)
Uproar as Dikko, Minimah, Amosun top FG's updated 'looters' list (2,469 views)
FG Inaugurates Board Chairmen, Members February 27 (2,447 views)
Igbos spend unnecessary money on burials - Peter Obi (2,327 views)