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KIDNAPPING: HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST ACCUSES NIGERIA POLICE OF STEALING RECOVERED RANSOM
Posted on: 11th Nov. 2025 at 1:27PM Delta-Based human rights activists, Harrison Gwamnishu has accused men of the Nigeria Police Force working with him of diverting funds recovered #kidnappers to their personal pockets. The funds were ransom…
TREAT KILLING WITH SAME SPEED OF RESPONSE TO TRUMP'S INVASION THREAT , EFFIONG TELLS FG
Posted on: 10th Nov. 2025 at 11:11AM A public analyst, Dr Joseph Effiong has urged the federal government to treat the spate of killings in Nigeria with the same immediacy and urgency it responded to the threat…
COURT FIXES NOVEMBER 20 FOR JUDGEMENT ON NNAMDI KANU'S TERRORISM TRIAL
Posted on: 7th Nov. 2025 at 12:40PM A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled judgment for November 20 in the terrorism trial of the detained leader of the proscribed separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra…
TROOPS OF 6 BRIGADE NIGERIAN ARMY DESTROY BANDITS’ CAMP IN TAKUM TARABA STATE
Posted on: 3rd Nov. 2025 at 7:53PM Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army- Operation Lafiya Nakowa say they have destroyed a major bandits’ camp at TY Farm, along Takum - Wukari road and recovered one dane gun.…
EFCC HANDS OVER PROPERTIES RECOVERED FROM A FAKE SPIRITUALIST BACK TO FRAUD VICTIMS IN IBADAN
Posted on: 29th Oct. 2025 at 9:47PM The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede on Tuesday October 28, 2025 handed over three properties, two exotic vehicles and the sum of…
BREAKING NEWS: PRESIDENT TINUBU CHANGES SERVICE CHIEFS
Posted on: 24th Oct. 2025 at 3:57PM In what appears to be a major shake up in the security architecture of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has made changes in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs in furtherance…
JUST IN: SOMTOCHUKWU CHRISTELLE MADUAGWU OF ARISE TV KILLED IN HER HOME
Posted on: 29th Sep. 2025 at 6:49PM The management of Arise TV has announced the tragic passing of their new anchor, SSomtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu on Monday, 29th of September 2025. In a letter posted on their social…
OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI REDEPLOYED TO DELTA STATE - FORCE HEADQUARTERS
Posted on: 4th Sep. 2025 at 10:30PM The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved the posting of the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, fCAI, as the Deputy Commissioner…
PRESIDENT TINUBU DIRECTS MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE IMPLEMENTATION ACROSS MDAS - BAYO ONANUGA
Posted on: 3rd Sep. 2025 at 11:00PM STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) to issue a service-wide circular to all Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments, and Agencies (MDAs)…
BREAKING NEWS: RUTH OTABOR PHYNA'S SISTER DIES IN HOSPITAL
Posted on: 31st Aug. 2025 at 6:44PM BBNaija's Phyna Otabor announces the death of her younger sister, Ruth Otabor, today in the Hospital where she was receiving treatment after a Dangote truck crushed her along the Auchi…
NOW THAT PHYNA'S SISTER RUTH OTABOR IS DEAD
Posted on: 31st Aug. 2025 at 6:28PM It's so painful that Phyna's sister had to die. This will be too much for her to bear. I hope the #socialmedia fighters can rest now. In a case where…
ONDO POLICE INTERCEPT VEHICLE LOADED WITH CRYSTAL METH AND OTHER ILLICIT DRUGS
Posted on: 22nd Aug. 2025 at 5:12PM The Ondo State Police Command has intercepted a vehicle conveying crystal methamphetamine and other banned substances during a stop-and-search operation in Ifedore Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, SP Ayanlade Olayinka,…
ODUNLADE ADEKOLA BURIES LATE FATHER IN OTU-EKITI
Posted on: 22nd Aug. 2025 at 3:27PM Popular Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola, has laid his father, Pastor N.A. Adekola, to rest in Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State. The late cleric passed away in July at the age of…
UBI FRANKLIN MOURNS SISTER AFTER LOSING BATTLE WITH CANCER
Posted on: 16th Jul. 2025 at 11:47AM Nigerian talent manager and entrepreneur Ubi Franklin is mourning the heartbreaking loss of his sister, who passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. In an emotional Instagram…
NIGERIA POLICE APPREHEND AND REPATRIATE CHINESE FUGITIVE WANTED FOR MULTI-MILLION YUAN TAX FRAUD
Posted on: 15th Jul. 2025 at 8:41PM By Ifeoluwa Onigbanjo The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, has arrested and repatriated a Chinese fugitive, Mr. Chen Gaochong, to the People’s…
ALAOJI POWER PLANT TO RESUME OPERATIONS BY AUGUST 2025
Posted on: 15th Jul. 2025 at 7:41PM The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Jennifer Adighije, has announced that the long-dormant Alaoji Power Plant will return to operation by August 2025. This move…
FIRE GUTS IYABO OJO’S OFFICE BUILDING
Posted on: 15th Jul. 2025 at 7:38PM Nollywood actress and film producer Iyabo Ojo has confirmed that her office building was gutted by fire on Tuesday night, expressing gratitude that no lives were lost in the incident.…
FORMER HEAD OF STATE ABDULSALAMI ABUBAKAR MOURNS BUHARI
Posted on: 15th Jul. 2025 at 7:30PM Former Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), has recounted his final moments with former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 82. In…
BREAKING NEWS: PRESIDENT BUHARI DIES IN LONDON
Posted on: 13th Jul. 2025 at 5:50PM Former President Muhammadu Buhari has died in a clinic in London, United Kingdom, at the age of 82. Garba Shehu, the former spokesperson, announced his demise on Sunday in a…
FG SETS 16 YEARS AS MINIMUM AGE FOR ADMISSION INTO TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
Posted on: 10th Jul. 2025 at 1:05AM By Ifeoluwa Onigbanjo The Federal Government has officially established 16 years as the minimum age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made…
JAMB RELEASES MOP-UP UTME RESULTS, FLAGS OVER 17,000 FOR FAKE ADMISSION LETTERS
Posted on: 8th Jul. 2025 at 8:15PM The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for the mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted on Saturday, June 28, 2025. In a statement…
OLUBADAN OF IBADANLAND, OBA OLAKULEHIN IS DEAD
Posted on: 7th Jul. 2025 at 11:30AM The Royal family of Ibadanland has announced the passing of Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on Monday 7th July 2025, barely two days after celebrating his 90th birthday. The Monarch Oba…
104 NIGERIANS REPATRIATED FROM ALGERIA ARRIVE IN LAGOS
Posted on: 2nd Jul. 2025 at 2:58AM By Ifeoluwa Onigbanjo Lagos, July 1, 2025 — As part of the ongoing Assisted Voluntary Returns (AVR) programme facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the Federal…
ANAMBRA POLICE ARREST 24-YEAR-OLD FOR PLOTTING FRIEND’S KIDNAP
Posted on: 2nd Jul. 2025 at 2:52AM - by Ifeoluwa Onigbanjo In a statement released on Sunday, the state police spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrest, stating that Victor was apprehended by officers attached to the…
WIDOW OF ADMIRAL NDUBUISI KANU THANKS PRESIDENT TINUBU FOR POSTHUMOUS NATIONAL HONOUR
Posted on: 30th Jun. 2025 at 8:53PM By Onigbanjo Ifeoluwa Mrs. Gladys Kanu, widow of the late Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for bestowing a posthumous national honour on her husband…
KOGI STATE JUDICIARY SETS UP SPECIAL COURT TO TACKLE ENERGY THEFT AND VANDALISM
Posted on: 30th Jun. 2025 at 8:17PM Written By Onigbanjo Ifeoluwa The Kogi State Judiciary has established a special court dedicated to handling cases of energy theft, vandalism, and other electricity-related offences, in a move aimed at…
FIRE DESTROYS SHOPS WORTH MILLIONS IN OYO, NO LIVES LOST
Posted on: 30th Jun. 2025 at 8:08PM Written by Onigbanjo Ifeoluwa A fire outbreak at Sawmill Abaletu along Saki Road in the Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State has destroyed properties worth millions of naira, affecting…
NIGERIAN FILMMAKER KAYODE PETERS IS DEAD
Posted on: 28th Jun. 2025 at 5:00PM Renowned Nigerian actor, film producer, and director Kayode Adewumi Perers has died after a prolonged illness. Peters reportedly passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, in Toronto, Canada, according to…
YOUTHS BLOCK WURUKUM ROUNDABOUT IN MAKURDI OVER YELEWATA KILLINGS
Posted on: 27th Jun. 2025 at 9:46PM By Peter Duru, Makurdi Tensions flared in Makurdi, Benue State, on Sunday morning as angry youths took to the streets, blocking the Wurukum Roundabout in protest over the recent mass…
SUSPECTED CULTISTS KILL POLICEMAN, VIGILANTE IN RIVERS STATE ATTACK
Posted on: 27th Jun. 2025 at 9:29PM By Onigbanjo Ifeoluwa Port Harcourt — A police corporal and a vigilante operative were shot dead on Monday night in a suspected cult-related attack in Ahoada East Local Government Area…
AKPABIO APPLAUDS TINUBU FOR ESTABLISHING THREE NEW TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTH-EAST
Posted on: 27th Jun. 2025 at 9:10PM Written by Ifeoluwa Onigbanjo President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing into law the bills establishing three key tertiary institutions in Nigeria’s South-East geopolitical…
IRAN LAUNCHES MORE MISSILES INTO ISRAEL AS USA OBSERVES THE WAR
Posted on: 16th Jun. 2025 at 10:43AM Iran launched another barrage of missiles and drones at Israel early Monday, escalating a fast-developing conflict that entered its fourth day. The latest attack follows overnight Israeli strikes on surface-to-surface…
KADUNA RADICAL PASTOR AND CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE DIES IN AUTO CRASH
Posted on: 26th May. 2025 at 8:49PM PRESS STATEMENT FROM KINGS WORSHIP CHAPEL AND MINISTRY Inc., KADUNA ON THE CALL TO GLORY OF REV. DAVID AYUBA AZAMMAN – 26TH MAY, 2025 Gentlemen of the Press, With a…
BREAKING NEWS: EFCC FINALLY SAYS WHY THEY ARRESTED VERYDARKMAN
Posted on: 6th May. 2025 at 11:34AM The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC’) has officially state their Case against Martins Innocent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan. In a press release posted on it's social media pages,…
OSINACHI'S HUSBAND TO DIE BY HANGING - COURT
Posted on: 28th Apr. 2025 at 3:02PM A Nigerian court has sentenced Mr Peter Nwachukwu, husband of Late gospel singer, Osinachi to death by hanging after finding him culpable to murder. Justice Nwosu-Iheme of a FCT High…
PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS FOOTBALL LEGEND CHRISTIAN CHUKWUWU
Posted on: 13th Apr. 2025 at 2:57AM President Bola Tinubu extends his condolences to the family, friends, and associates of Nigerian football icon Christian Chukwu, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 74, leaving a…
UROMI: NIGERIA POLICE DISCLAIM, ARREST OFFICER WHO THREATENED REPRISAL ATTACKS ON FACEBOOK
Posted on: 6th Apr. 2025 at 9:44AM Hadian Hussaini is neither a member of the Nigeria Police Force nor a personnel of Kaduna State Police Command. The Nigeria Police Force has declared that Hadian Hussaini is neither…
TINUBU SACKS MELE KYARI AND NNPC BOARD
Posted on: 2nd Apr. 2025 at 7:13AM President Bola Tinubu has sacked the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) including its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari and board chairman Pius Akinyelure. The sack was…
WHY WE DECLARE AISHA ACHIMUGU WANTED - EFCC
Posted on: 30th Mar. 2025 at 8:27AM PRESS STATEMENT Achimugu’s Investigations Have no Bearing with Atiku or Sanwo-Olu’s Issues The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, wishes to react to media reports linking its investigations of Ms.…
SUSPENDED RIVERS GOVERNOR FUBARA CONDEMNS STATE OF EMERGENCY, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PEACE
Posted on: 21st Mar. 2025 at 12:58AM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reacted to the declaration of a state of emergency in the state, calling for calm and reaffirming his…
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIA'S LAWMAKERS APPROVE TINUBU’S STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE
Posted on: 20th Mar. 2025 at 1:04PM House Of Reps Approves Rivers Emergency Rule, Fubara’s Six Months Suspension
TINUBU TASKS NEW MEDICAL DIRECTORS ON HEALTHCARE EXPANSION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Posted on: 18th Mar. 2025 at 10:09AM President Bola Tinubu has charged the newly appointed Medical Directors of two newly established tertiary hospitals to prioritize expansion, optimize healthcare services, and actively engage with their host communities. Reaffirming…
POLICE KILL SEVEN KIDNAPPERS, RESCUE FOUR VICTIMS IN ABIA AND NASARAWA
Posted on: 18th Mar. 2025 at 8:45AM Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Abia and Nasarawa State Police Commands, have successfully neutralized seven suspected kidnappers in separate operations, rescuing four kidnapped victims. The…
BREAKING NEWS: NEDU WAZOBIA QUITS THE HONEST BUNCH BECAUSE OF VERYDARKMAN
Posted on: 14th Feb. 2025 at 8:27AM Chinedu Emmanuel, popularly known as Nedu Wazobia has recused himself from The Honest Bunch Podcast following the controversy with Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman. The Nigerian radio personality…
MAZI NNAMDI KANU CLAIMS THE COURT AND FG PROSECUTOR DO NOT KNOW THE LAW
Posted on: 10th Feb. 2025 at 2:23PM The Supreme Leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu appeared in court Monday morning in continuation of his hearing on terrorism charges levelled against him by…
POLICE RECOVER BODY OF ABDUCTED ANAMBRA LAWMAKER
Posted on: 6th Feb. 2025 at 1:52PM The Anambra state police command says it has recovered the decomposing body of the abducted Anambra state house of assembly member who was kidnapped during last Christmas on his way…
EFCC ARRESTS 792 CRYPTO FRAUDSTERS IN LAGOS
Posted on: 16th Dec. 2024 at 5:04PM The EFCC said it has nabbed 792 internet fraudsters in Lagos who are involved in Cryptocurrency. It said this is the biggest arrest in one day in the history of…
HOW POLICE ARREST TWO UNICROSS STUDENTS AND EXTORTED MONEY FROM THEM
Posted on: 29th Nov. 2024 at 11:57AM "I find it necessary to publicly report that Sarah Manyi Ezekiel, a Year 2 student of Department of Journalism and Media Studies UNICROSS and her sister, got illegitimately arrested and…
TWO KILLED, THREE MISSING IN EBONYI COMMUNITY AMIDST LAND DISPUTE
Posted on: 12th Nov. 2024 at 12:20AM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo Tragedy struck the Ogwor community in Ishiagu Town, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, as two people were reportedly killed and three others went missing following…
WIDOW BRUTALLY MURDERED BY SUSPECTED RITUALIST IN IMO STATE
Posted on: 9th Nov. 2024 at 5:13PM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo A shocking crime has rocked Imo State, with the brutal murder of 55-year-old widow Eucharia Chidi Obasi, also known as Nwanyi Sari Sari, by a suspected ritualist.…
DESMOND ELLIOT DENIES GAY ALLEGATIONS, DISMISSES RUMORS AS PUBLICITY STUNT
Posted on: 9th Nov. 2024 at 5:10PM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo Actor and politician Desmond Elliot has firmly denied rumors about his sexuality, describing the allegations as a baseless publicity stunt. In a recent interview with TVC, Elliot…
NEW ISIS-BACKED TERRORIST GROUP, LAKURAWA KILLS 15 IN KEBBI
Posted on: 9th Nov. 2024 at 4:09PM By Emdee David At least 15 people were k!lled in a fierce clash between residents of the Mera community and members of a new terrorist group, Lakurawa, in Kebbi State.…
SECURITY OPERATIVES NEUTRALIZE SUSPECTED IPOB MEMBERS IN ENUGU, RECOVER ARMS AND AMMUNITION
Posted on: 8th Nov. 2024 at 12:58AM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo In Enugu State, a coordinated security operation involving the Nigerian Army, Police, and DSS successfully neutralized four suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)…
NIGERIA PLUNGED INTO DARKNESS AGAIN AS NATIONAL GRID COLLAPSES FOR NINTH TIME IN 2024
Posted on: 8th Nov. 2024 at 12:47AM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo In yet another instance of widespread power outage, Nigeria's national power grid has collapsed for the ninth time this year, leaving many parts of the country without…
JUST IN: NIGERIA'S CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF LT GEN TAOREED ABIODUN LAGBAJA IS DEAD
Posted on: 6th Nov. 2024 at 10:26AM Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, is dead. Lagbaja has been on admission at a hospital undergoing treatment for a yet-to-be-disclosed health issue. In a…
BENUE POLICE COMMAND DETAINS FIVE SUSPECTS FOR ALLEGED IDENTITY THEFT AND CYBER FRAUD
Posted on: 5th Nov. 2024 at 9:59PM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo The Benue State Police Command has detained five individuals over alleged identity theft and cyber fraud. This was announced in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations…
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELEASES WITHHELD SALARIES FOR NASU MEMBERS
Posted on: 5th Nov. 2024 at 9:57PM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo The Federal Government has commenced the release of withheld salaries for members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities (NASU) in a conciliatory move to address…
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WITHDRAWS TREASON CHARGES AGAINST MINORS INVOLVED IN ENDBADGOVERNANCE PROTEST
Posted on: 5th Nov. 2024 at 7:43PM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo The Federal Government has officially withdrawn treason charges against several minors who were recently arrested for participating in the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest. The decision, conveyed through the…
OSUN STATE POLICE ARREST MAN FOR ALLEGEDLY BEHEADING FATHER ON FARM
Posted on: 5th Nov. 2024 at 7:24PM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo Osogbo, Osun State– The Osun State Police Command has detained a man, identified only as Saudi, for allegedly beheading his father in a shocking incident that has…
AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT TITAN QUINCY JONES IS DEAD
Posted on: 4th Nov. 2024 at 9:58AM Quincy Jones, a titan of American entertainment who worked with stars from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson and Will Smith, has died aged 91. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, said he…
IKOYI POLICE ARREST WOMAN FOR STEALING $60,000 IN JEWELLERY HOURS AFTER STARTING JOB
Posted on: 30th Oct. 2024 at 3:07PM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo After a 16-month search, Ikoyi Police Station officers in Lagos have arrested Alice Udey, a 33-year-old woman accused of stealing over $60,000 worth of jewelry from her…
FORMER CBN GOVERNOR EMEFIELE DIRECTED AIDE NOT TO RECORD MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR TRANSACTIONS - WITNESS
Posted on: 29th Oct. 2024 at 7:52PM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo At the Ikeja Special Offences Court on Monday, former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, was accused of instructing his former dispatch rider, Monday Osasuwa,…
POLICE DETAIN LAWMAKER ALEXANDER IKWECHEGH OVER ALLEGED ASSAULT ON BOLT DRIVER
Posted on: 29th Oct. 2024 at 7:48PM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has detained Alexander Ikwechegh, a House of Representatives member representing Aba North and South Constituency in Abia State, following allegations…
NANS SENATE PRESIDENT COMMENDS INTERIOR MINISTER TUNJI-OJO’S RETENTION, HAILS REFORMS IN MINISTRY
Posted on: 25th Oct. 2024 at 9:34PM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo The Senate President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Akinteye Babatunde, has praised Minister of Interior, Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his retention in…
PRESIDENT TINUBU SEEKS SENATE CONFIRMATION FOR SEVEN NEW MINISTERIAL NOMINEES
Posted on: 25th Oct. 2024 at 9:27PM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo President Bola Tinubu has submitted a formal request to the Senate for the screening and confirmation of seven ministerial nominees, as announced in Abuja on Wednesday. The…
TWO KILLED BY MASKED GUNMEN IN ABA AS RESIDENTS ADHERE TO IPOB SIT-AT-HOME ORDER
Posted on: 24th Oct. 2024 at 1:15AM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo Armed masked men dressed in black shirts and trousers have killed two individuals in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State. The incident occurred near Old Express,…
SUSPECTED CULTISTS KILL FOUR IN RIVERS STATE'S EDEOHA COMMUNITY
Posted on: 21st Oct. 2024 at 5:41PM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo Gunmen believed to be cultists have killed four residents in Edeoha community, Aboada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. The attack, suspected to have been carried…
DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS DENIES APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF AMIDST RUMOURS
Posted on: 21st Oct. 2024 at 5:36PM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has refuted claims circulating on social media and online platforms that a senior officer has been appointed as the acting Chief of Army…
TRAGEDY STRIKES IN JIGAWA AS PETROL TANKER EXPLOSION CLAIMS OVER 147 LIVES
Posted on: 18th Oct. 2024 at 2:37PM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo A devastating petrol tanker explosion occurred in Majiya town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, early yesterday morning, resulting in the deaths of over 147 people…
FRSC CONFIRMS NO FATALITIES IN TANKER EXPLOSION ON LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY
Posted on: 18th Oct. 2024 at 2:31PM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced that no lives were lost in the tanker explosion that occurred early Wednesday morning on the Ibafo axis of…
LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT DEMOLISHES DISTRESSED BUILDING FOLLOWING COLLAPSE
Posted on: 16th Oct. 2024 at 9:23PM Written By Gbemisola Onigbanjo The Lagos State Government has successfully demolished a two-storey building located at 18 Amusu Street, Baale bus-stop, Sari, Iganmu, which was adjacent to a self-collapsed structure.…
AKABIS FLY SPONSORS THREE CATEGORIES OF PERA AWARD
Posted on: 16th Oct. 2024 at 7:22PM As preparations are already in top gear for the 8th edition of PACESETTERS ENTERTAINMENT AND RECOGNITION AWARD, the fast growing traveling agency in oyo state has decided to partner with…
"MY PASSION FOR CHILDREN IS UNSTOPPABLE" - FAMUYIWA
Posted on: 16th Oct. 2024 at 7:16PM "Children may have different ideas of what they hope to become, our responsibility as parents is to encourage them be the best they could be from now", she said. The…
PRESS RELEASE: TELEVISION CONTENT OWNERS ASSOCIATION ELECTS NEW EXECUTIVES
Posted on: 16th Oct. 2024 at 6:19PM The Television Content Owners Association of Nigeria (TCOA) recently elected the executives of the association who will be saddled with the responsibility of infusing innovative leadership and drive excellence within…
FALANAS: COURT FINDS VERYDARKMAN GUILTY OF DEFAMATION
Posted on: 15th Oct. 2024 at 6:22PM Written By Emdee David A Federal High court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State today found controversial social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse, otherwise known as VeryDarkMan, guilty of the defamation…
CONTROVERSIAL ACTIVIST VERYDARKMAN RAISES N33 MILLION IN 24 HOURS FOR NEW NGO
Posted on: 15th Oct. 2024 at 12:48AM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo, Lagos. Social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has made waves once again, this time for a positive cause. VDM recently launched an NGO focused on community development and…
LAGOS GOVERNMENT CLARIFIES FEDERAL COURT JUDGMENT ON VIO OPERATIONS
Posted on: 10th Oct. 2024 at 7:55PM Written by Gbemisola Onigbanjo The Lagos State Government has clarified that the recent Federal High Court judgment in Abuja, which bars the Directorate of Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) from stopping…
TRAGEDY IN AKURE: 68-YEAR-OLD WOMAN AND FOUR GRANDCHILDREN DIE AFTER CONSUMING PAP
Posted on: 10th Oct. 2024 at 1:30AM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo In a tragic incident, a 68-year-old woman, Mrs. Esther Adeola, and her four grandchildren have died under mysterious circumstances after reportedly consuming pap at their home in…
DELTA POLICE DEBUNK REPORTS OF SUICIDE BOMBING IN SAPELE
Posted on: 10th Oct. 2024 at 1:20AM By Gbemisola Onigbanjo The Delta State Police Command has dismissed reports of a suicide bombing in Sapele, Delta State Nigeria, describing the incident as a gross exaggeration of a minor…
OONI OF IFE RAISES HOPE IN "SHADOWS TO STARDOM" FOREWORD
Posted on: 26th Sep. 2024 at 3:21PM " Seeth a diligent man, he will sit with kings and not mean men! " Dr Joseph Effiong fulfilled this scripture when he visited His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan…
LEGENDARY ACTOR JAMES EARL JONES DIES AT 93
Posted on: 10th Sep. 2024 at 12:11AM African American actor and Voice Artiste, James Earl has reportedly passed at age 93. He died this morning at his home in Duchess County, NY, according to the news as…
BREAKING NEWS: CHIDINMA ADETSHINA WINS MISS UNIVERSE NIGERIA 2024
Posted on: 31st Aug. 2024 at 11:10PM Miss Taraba, Chidinma Adetshina has emerged Miss Universe Nigeria on Saturday at the grand Finale of the Pageant held at the Eko Hotel and Suites. She beat Miss Kwara who…
BREAKING: PLATEAU STATE GOVERNOR IMPOSES 24-HOUR CURFEW IN JOS NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
Posted on: 5th Aug. 2024 at 12:07AM PLATEAU STATE GOVERNOR IMPOSES 24-HOUR CURFEW ON JOS/BUKURU METROPOLIS In a decisive move to enhance the security of lives and maintain public order, Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang,…
BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU ON THE NATIONWIDE HUNGER PROTEST
Posted on: 4th Aug. 2024 at 7:38AM BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHMED TINUBU, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE NATIONWIDE PROTEST DATE: SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST 2024 My…
JUST IN: PRESIDENT TINUBU TO ADDRESS THE NATION ON SUNDAY - AJURI NGELALE
Posted on: 3rd Aug. 2024 at 7:24PM STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 am. Television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are…
TWO VENUES APPROVED FOR PROTEST IN LAGOS STATE - SANWO-OLU
Posted on: 1st Aug. 2024 at 2:30AM Ahead of the planned Hunger protest by Nigerian youths, the Lagos Police Command and the Lagos State Government on Wednesday have mapped out possible protest routes and two specific rendezvous…
BREAKING: ONYEKA ONWENU DIES AFTER PERFORMING AT A BIRTHDAY PARTY
Posted on: 31st Jul. 2024 at 8:47AM Emdee David Blog reports that iconic singer, actor and political activist, Onyeka Onwenu, has died on Tuesday evening in Lagos. According to reliable sources, the "One Love Keep US Together"…
DR ALISTAIR SOYODE HONOURED WITH NATIONAL DIASPORA MERIT AWARD IN ABUJA
Posted on: 29th Jul. 2024 at 12:47AM Chairman/Founder of BEN Television, Mentoring Commandant Alistair Soyode has again received an Award and this time, A National Diaspora Merit Award from Nigerian government through the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission…
BREAKING NEWS: AFTER CHIEF IWUANYANWU, CHIEF SENATOR IFEANYI UBA DIES AT 53
Posted on: 27th Jul. 2024 at 11:53AM Two days after the death of President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu died, another notable business man and politian has been reported dead. Emdee David Blog had reported that…
BREAKING NEWS: CHIEF IWUANYANWU IS DEAD
Posted on: 25th Jul. 2024 at 7:28PM The publisher of Champions Newspaper and President-General of Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, is dead. Jude Iwuanyanwu his son said his father died on Thursday after…
NOLLYWOOD ACTOR CHINEDU IKEDIEZE AND WIFE WELCOME A BABY BOY
Posted on: 7th Jul. 2024 at 3:00PM Chinedu Ikedieze welcomes a baby boy. He makes this known yesterday his social media handle
BREAKING NEWS: VERYDARKBLACKMAN ARRESTED AGAIN
Posted on: 30th Jun. 2024 at 4:46PM The controversial online activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Very Dark Man has been arrested by the Nigerian Police on Sunday. One of his lawyers and friend, Deji Adeyanju,…
SECURITY IN FCT: POLICE STORMS BANDITS' HIDEOUTS, ARREST SUSPECTS, DISLODGES CAMPS
Posted on: 9th Jun. 2024 at 3:36PM The operatives of the FCT Police command, in synergy with the special forces of guards brigade and DSS hunters, in a continued effort against criminality in FCT, on June 7,…
DJ SWITCH: NIGERIAN POLICE APOLOGIZES FOR THE MIXUP
Posted on: 18th Apr. 2024 at 2:16PM The Nigerian Police has apologised to DJ Switch for misinforming the Media about the identity of the DJ arrested in Lagos. Earlier today, Linda Ikeji published an exclusive report about…
FANFARE AS PELUMI NUBI ARRIVES LAGOS FROM LONDON BY ROAD
Posted on: 7th Apr. 2024 at 7:42PM Pelumi Nubi, he solo adventurous driver who embarked on a road trip from London to Lagos has arrived the University of Lagos, venue of her welcome party. The content creator…
SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTBALLER SHOT DEAD IN JOHANNESBURG
Posted on: 4th Apr. 2024 at 2:36PM South African footballer Luke Fleurs has been shot dead in a car hijacking, police say. The shooting took place at a petrol station on Wednesday night in the Johannesburg suburb…
EFCC ARRESTS BOBRISKY IN LAGOS
Posted on: 4th Apr. 2024 at 11:46AM EFCC in a statement on its official page said, “Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigation of Idris Okuneye, a.k.a…
PELUMI, LADY ON LONDON-LAGOS SOLO DRIVE INVOLVED IN AN AUTOCRASH.
Posted on: 26th Mar. 2024 at 10:53AM Pelumi Nubi who is on a London to Lagos Solo drive has reportedly been involved in a car accident. A post of the crashed car was posted on her social…
BREAKING NEWS: HERBERT WIGWE, CEO OF ACCESS BANK DIES IN CALIFORNIA
Posted on: 10th Feb. 2024 at 8:18PM Emdee David Blog reports that Mr Herbert Wigwe, the Group Chief Executive Officer, Access Holdings Plc, is feared to be among the passengers of a crashed Helicopter in California near…
BREAKING NEWS: PA JIMI SOLANKE IS DEAD
Posted on: 5th Feb. 2024 at 7:34PM The Nigerian Poet, Singer and storyteller, Jimi Solanke has died at the age of 81 after going in and out of the hospital due to his ailing health in the…
PANIC AS EXPLOSION ROCKS BODIJA IN IBADAN
Posted on: 17th Jan. 2024 at 12:51AM Residents of Bodija area of Ibadan the Oyo State capital were on Tuesday thrown into panic as a loud sound of explosion was heard in the evening around 7.45PM.
BREAKING NEWS: GOV ROTIMI AKEREDOLU DIES AFTER PROLONGED ILLNESS
Posted on: 27th Dec. 2023 at 9:52AM Emdee David Blog is reporting that Ondo State Governor, Arakurin Rotimi Akeredolu has died after months of illness and receiving treatments home and abroad. Details... Akeredolu, who became the Governor…
NIGERIAN RAPPER OLADIPS IS DEAD
Posted on: 15th Nov. 2023 at 12:38PM Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Oladimeji is dead. Gatekeepers News reports that this was disclosed in a post on his official Instagram page. The statement read, “We are saddened to inform the…
BREAKING NEWS: POPULAR HAUSA ACTOR SAMANJA I'D DEAD
Posted on: 12th Nov. 2023 at 2:42PM Veteran actor, Usman Baba Pategi, popularly known as Samanja, is dead. He was 84. His son confirmed this information early today, adding that Samanja died in the early hours of…
COURT SENTENCES LAGOS DOCTOR, OLUFEMI OLALEYE TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR RAPE
Posted on: 24th Oct. 2023 at 1:53PM The Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence sitting in Ikeja has sentenced the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, to life imprisonment for the d£filement…
BREAKING NEWS: POLICE REVEALS PRIME SUSPECT IN MOHBAD’S DEATH
Posted on: 6th Oct. 2023 at 6:20PM The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State has during a press conference on Friday revealed the Prime Suspect In the death of Ilerioluwa Imole Aloba, famously known as Mohbad. This was…
I’M IN SERIOUS DEBT, NO LONGER MENTALLY STABLE - HARRISON GWAMNISHU
Posted on: 1st Oct. 2023 at 3:02PM Harrison Gwamnishu, a candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, has revealed via his social media handle, that he is in serious debt and no longer…
BOKO HARAM COMMANDER ARI GHANA, 5 BODY GUARDS KILLED - BY ZAGAZOLA MAKAMA
Posted on: 27th Sep. 2023 at 4:31PM A combat operation led by troops of the Nigerian Army has resulted in the elimination of a notorious terrorist Commander, Ari Ghanaa and five of his bodyguards in Takaskala ambush.…
SLAIN NAIROBI HOSPITAL FINANCE DIRECTOR ERICK MAIGO LEAVES BEHIND NO WIFE, NO CHILDREN.
Posted on: 26th Sep. 2023 at 6:05PM It is with humble acceptance of God’s will we are saddened to announce the passing of Eric Maigo Onchari of the Nairobi Hospital, which occurred on 15th September 2023 at…
JUST IN: ACTOR WHO PLAYED THE ROLE OF SUARA IN SUPER STORY IS DEAD
Posted on: 25th Sep. 2023 at 10:43PM Veteran actor Chief Yemi Adeyemi aka Suara has been reported dead. His daughter, Aderoju Adeyemi, took to social media to announce the passing of the actor on behalf of the…
SON OF PASTOR TAIWO ODUKOYA TAKES OVER AS SENIOR PASTOR, GENERAL OVERSEER
Posted on: 17th Sep. 2023 at 10:35PM Following the death of Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, his son, an international actor, Jimmy Odukoya takes over as Senior Pastor and General Overseer of the church. The church board, after delibration…
NIGERIA'S FAMOUS MOVIE PRODUCER AND DESIGNER PAT NEBO IS DEAD
Posted on: 14th Sep. 2023 at 2:17PM Emdee David Blog reports that Famous Nigeria's movie set designer Pat Nebo has reportedly died after battled with an unconfirmed illness. Entertainment journalist and University lecturer, Dr Husseini Shaibu revealed…
PA AKINTOLA WILLIAMS DIES AT 104
Posted on: 11th Sep. 2023 at 8:59PM Pa Akintola Williams. Doyen of accounting practices in Nigeria passed away at 9.am. this morning (Monday, 11/9/2023). My deepest condolences go to the family, loved ones, and all that are…
BENIN MAN IN FINLAND TAKES HIS OWN LIFE AFTER HIS WIFE TOOK HIS KIDS AWAY FROM HIM
Posted on: 1st Sep. 2023 at 7:25PM A Nigerian Man named John Oriri From Benin City reportedly Committed $uicide two days ago In Finland because of Issues with his "wife." In his last words in a video…
STASH OF CASH FOUND WITH ALI BONGO'S BODYGUARD
Posted on: 1st Sep. 2023 at 5:16PM Box filled with several hundred million of CFA francs was found at the home of Park Sang-chul. The 70-year-old South Korean is a grand master in Taekwando with 8-degree black…
JUST IN: PRESIDENT OF GABON OUSTED BY THE ARMY
Posted on: 30th Aug. 2023 at 10:34AM The military has announced a coup in Gabon, deposing President Ali Bongo, who was declared winner of Saturday’s election. Bongo, who came to power after… The military has announced a…
WE HAVE NO PLAN TO INCREASE FUEL PRICE - NNPC
Posted on: 15th Aug. 2023 at 9:13AM News about an inpending fuel price hike has gone viral since last week leading to hoarding of PMS by some Pump stations and speculative buying by consumers. The Nigeria Labour…
NAF HELICOPTER CRASHES IN NIGER
Posted on: 14th Aug. 2023 at 8:06PM The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed one of its aircraft crashed in Niger State on Monday, August 14. The Air Force said the aircraft was on a casualty evacuation mission…
BREAKING NEWS: PASTOR TAIWO ODUKOYA OF FOUNTAIN OF LIFEIS DEAD
Posted on: 8th Aug. 2023 at 7:59PM The Senior Pastor of Fountain of Life Church Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, it was gathered has reportedly dead. The official Facebook page of the church confirmed his demise. He was said…
GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU SUSPENDS AGENCY CHIEF, SACKS FACILITY MANAGERS OVER DR VWAERE DIASO’S DEATH
Posted on: 6th Aug. 2023 at 10:33PM Governor Sanwo-Olu suspends agency chief, sacks facility managers over doctor Vwaere Diaso’s d£ath The Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has suspended the General Manager of the Lagos State Infrastructure and…
JUNTA CUTS TIES WITH NIGERIA, TOGO, FRANCE AND USA ASECOWAS DELEGATION FAILS TO MEET JUNTA IN NIGER
Posted on: 4th Aug. 2023 at 3:06PM Niger’s junta has ended all connections including military agreements with France, its former colonial ruler, as international pressure mounts on it to restore democratic order in the country. The military…
AFEEZ AGORO NIGERIAN TALLEST MAN IS DEAD
Posted on: 15th Jun. 2023 at 12:56PM Nigerian tallest man Afeez Agoro Oladimeji dies at 48 after suffering from prolonged sickness. Afeez, who stood 7 ft 4 had reportedly been ill for months due to reported battle…
BREAKING NEWS: PRESIDENT TINUBU SUSPENDS EFCC CHAIRMAN, ABDULRASHEED BAWA
Posted on: 14th Jun. 2023 at 9:16PM President Tinubu has suspended Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, following reports of weighty allegations relating to abuse of office against him.…
JUST IN: SENATOR AKPABIO BECOMES 10TH ASSEMBLY'S SENATE PRESIDENT
Posted on: 13th Jun. 2023 at 10:56AM Senator Godswill Akpabio of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) has been elected the new President of the Senate after defeating his closest rival, Senator Abdul’aziz Yari. His victory came…
LADY IN ÉKITI AIMS TO BEAT HILDA BACI, BEGINS 120 HOURS COOK-A-THON
Posted on: 9th Jun. 2023 at 6:06PM A chef identified as Damilola Adeparusi has begun a 120-hour cooking marathon in Oye Local Government Area in Ekiti State. This is coming barely after chef Hilda Baci broke the…
MC OLUOMO'S SON GRADUATES FROM MIT, UNITED STATES
Posted on: 7th Jun. 2023 at 4:35PM MC Oluomo's son has graduated from MIT, United States with a GPA of 4.0 and with a double major in Chemical Engineering and Business.
TINUBU SWEARS IN GEORGE AKUME AS SGF
Posted on: 7th Jun. 2023 at 1:54PM President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today Wednesday swore in Senator George Akume as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation(SGF). The Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office took…
NNPC CONFIRMS REMOVAL OF SUBSIDY AND NEW PETROL PRICE
Posted on: 31st May. 2023 at 4:12PM The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has on Wednesday confirmed the removal of Fuel Subsidy and the consequent adjustment of pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as fuel…
JUST IN: AIT CHAIRMAN, CHIEF RAYMOND DOKPESI HAS DIED
Posted on: 29th May. 2023 at 4:53PM Chief Raymond Dokpesi, Chairman of Daar Communications has died. The announcement made by his son said the PDP Chieftain died in Abuja on Monday 29th of May 2023. Further insight…
BREAKING NEWS: BOLA AHMED TINUBU SWORN-IN AS PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA
Posted on: 29th May. 2023 at 11:20AM Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, winner of the February 25th Presidential election has been sworn in as the Executive President of Nigeria, taking over from President Muhammadu Buhari who was once…
BREAKING NEWS: AMERICA'S MUSICIAN, TINER TURNER IS DEAD
Posted on: 24th May. 2023 at 8:25PM Tina Turner has died at 83. The powerful soul singer is considered one of the most successful recording artists of all time. Details later
BREAKING NEWS: FORMER NOLLYWOOD ACTOR DIES IN JOS, FAMILY HIDES NEWS FROM PUBLIC
Posted on: 10th May. 2023 at 4:12PM The news of a former Nollywood Actor's death has filtered in since Monday, 7th of May 2023. He was said to have passed after some months of going back and…
BREAKING NEWS: INEC HAS POSTPONED GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION TO MARCH 18
Posted on: 9th Mar. 2023 at 12:13AM The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has rescheduled the Governorship and State Assembly election from March 11 to Saturday, March 18, 2023. A top INEC official, Mr Okoye made the…
BREAKING NEWS: SUPREME COURT DECLARES ALL OLD NAIRA NOTES VALID TILL DECEMBER 31ST
Posted on: 3rd Mar. 2023 at 12:46PM The Supreme Court has nullified FG's new Naira redesign policy which rendered the old N500 and N1000 notes invalid. In a judgement pronounced on Friday 3rd 2023, the Apex court…
BREAKING NEWS: INEC DECLARES BOLA AHMED TINUBU WINNER OF THE 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Posted on: 1st Mar. 2023 at 7:49AM The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Bola Tinubu, the winner of the 2023 Presidential Elections held on the 25th of February 2023. The candidate of Nigeria’s ruling party,…
PRESS RELEASE: CBN DENIES ASKING BANKS TO COLLECT OLD 1000, 500 NOTES
Posted on: 17th Feb. 2023 at 7:24PM The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria has been drawn to some fake and unauthorized messages quoting the CBN as having authorized the Deposit Money Banks to collect the…
BREAKING NEWS: CBN ORDERS BANKS TO COLLECT OLD N500, N1,000 NOTES
Posted on: 17th Feb. 2023 at 3:58PM The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered banks to start collecting the old N500 and N1,000 notes from the public with immediate effect. This is a deviation from their earlier…
BREAKING NEWS - FOOTBALL LEGEND PELE DIES AT 82
Posted on: 29th Dec. 2022 at 9:24PM Brazilian Football Legend, Pele has died after battling illness and being unconscious for a long time This news was been confirmed by Associated Press in a statement which reads: “Brazilian…
RISHI SUNAK IS UK’S NEW PRIME MINISTER
Posted on: 24th Oct. 2022 at 4:20PM Rishi Sunak wins the race to become the UK’s new prime minister after winning the Conservative Party leadership contest days after the dramatic resignation of Liz Truss as prime minister.…
FIVE OF KING MISUZULU’S CLOSEST ALLIES GUNNED DOWN ON SATURDAY
Posted on: 24th Oct. 2022 at 4:16PM Five of King Misuzulu’s closest allies have been gunned down ahead of his coronation. On Saturday, four men, including a prominent induna of the Osuthu Traditional Council were shot and…
UK PRIME MINISTER, LIZ TRUSS RESIGNS
Posted on: 20th Oct. 2022 at 2:24PM Ms Liz Truss has announced on Thursday that she is stepping down as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, along with at least two members of her cabinet. She…
CHINA DENIES OPENING, OPERATING POLICE STATIONS IN NIGERIA, ANYWHERE
Posted on: 20th Oct. 2022 at 1:35PM A report went viral two days ago indicating that the Chinese Government had opened and now operating Police Stations in Nigeria. The media that published the news said it was…
BENZEMA CROWNED THE 2022 BALLON D’OR WINNER
Posted on: 18th Oct. 2022 at 1:48PM Karim Benzema has been named Ballon d’Or winner for 2022, with the Real Madrid striker enjoying an incredible calendar year. This seems to be well deserving after leading Real Madrid…
ASUU SUSPENDS 8-MONTH-OLD STRIKE, STUDENTS TO RESUME FROM 14TH OF OCTOBER 2022
Posted on: 14th Oct. 2022 at 5:27PM The National Executive Committee of the Academic Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed the lecturers of member institutions to suspend the 8-month Strike. The president of the union Emmanuel Osodeke…
NNAMDI KANU FREE FROM TERRORISM CHARGES - APPEAL COURT
Posted on: 13th Oct. 2022 at 6:25PM The Supreme Court in Abuja today strike out the 15-Count terrorism charge against the Supreme Leader of the Indegenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Justice Binta Nyako of…
JUST IN - QUEEN OF ENGLAND, QUEEN ELIZABETH II IS DEAD.
Posted on: 8th Sep. 2022 at 7:01PM The Queen Of England, Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96. Earlier in the hour, her doctors have expressed concern that he health is deteriorating which raised…
BREAKING NEWS - IRETI OF FUJI HOUSE OF COMMOTION HAS DIED
Posted on: 18th Jul. 2022 at 10:09AM Stage and screen actress, Sola Onayiga has reportedly died Monday morning. The news was posted by Entertainment journalist, Dr. Husseini Shuabu on his Facebook page Monday morning. According to the…
REAL MADRID BEAT LIVERPOOL TO WIN THE 2022 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL
Posted on: 29th May. 2022 at 12:55AM Spanish Champions, Real Madrid have become European Champions after beating Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Final on Saturday 28th 2022. The match was played at Stade de France which…
NNAMDI KANU REFUSED BAIL, FG AMENDS CHARGES
Posted on: 18th May. 2022 at 1:23PM The trial of the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu resumed in an Abuja Court today after it was last adjourned. The defendants had filed a…
BREAKING NEWS - EXPLOSION HITS SABON GARI IN KANO STATE
Posted on: 17th May. 2022 at 11:33AM There is a report of an explosion in Sabon Gari area of Kano State. Some residents say it was a suicide bomber who detonated the explosive while some eyewitnesses say…
VETERAN NOLLYWOOD ACTOR LARI WILLIAMS DIES AT 81
Posted on: 28th Feb. 2022 at 10:45AM Veteran Nollywood actor, Lari Williams has died at the age of 81 after a long battle with his health. He reportedly died on Sunday in his hometown, Ikom in Cross…
FORMER UKRAINIAN BEAUTY QUEEN PUTS HER BODY ON THE LINE TO FIGHT - JOI JOHN
Posted on: 27th Feb. 2022 at 9:52AM These people are so patriotic. A former Miss Grand Ukraine beauty queen has joined her nation's army to fight off invading Russian forces. Anastasia Lenna was crowned a national pageant…
MAKINDE URGES NIGERIANS TO VOTE ENERGETIC LEADERS
Posted on: 26th Jan. 2022 at 10:32AM Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday urged Nigerians to be wise about their choice on the 2023 election, stating that people with physical and mental capacity should run…
EGUAVOEN BLAMES REF NDIAYE AFTER LOSS TO TUNISIA
Posted on: 25th Jan. 2022 at 9:54AM The Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen has blamed the Senegalese centre referee, Maguette Ndiaye from Senegal after his side lost 1-0 to Tunisia in an AFCON Round of 16…
THE TEAM IS HUNGRIER UNDER EGUAVOEN, WE ARE LIKE A FAMILY- IWOBI
Posted on: 21st Jan. 2022 at 9:34AM Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi has praised the newly appointed interim coach, Austine Eguavoen, stating that he made the squad more of a family since he started heading the team…
IPOB: NNAMDI KANU'S LAWYER TACKLES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ON FRESH CHARGES
Posted on: 18th Jan. 2022 at 9:47AM Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the Lead Counsel of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has slammed and tackled the recent increased charges filed against the detained leader by…
SHUN INDOLENCE UNDER ANY GUISE, OYETOLA ADVISES OSUN WORKERS
Posted on: 5th Jan. 2022 at 7:14PM The Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola has urged the state's workers to be diligent in discharging their duties. He made this known during a prayer session made at the…
EMBRACE COMMUNITY POLICING, ONDO SENATOR ADVISES CP
Posted on: 29th Dec. 2021 at 12:04PM Senator Nicholas Tofowomo, a representative of Ondo South Senatorial District of Ondo State has said that community policing will help in solving insecurity issues in the country while advising and…
I HAD SLEEPLESS NIGHTS MAKING 298-MAN LIST- EAGLES INTERIM COACH, EGUAVOEN REVEALS
Posted on: 28th Dec. 2021 at 9:08AM The Super Eagles interim coach, Austin Eguavoen has revealed that he had sleepless nights forming his 298-man list for the coming Africa Cup of Nations. The tournament which is set…
EDO SET TO BUILD NEW AIRPORT, GETS FG'S APPROVAL
Posted on: 22nd Dec. 2021 at 1:37PM The Edo State Government under the administration of Governor Obaseki has been given the approval to construct an airport at the Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. The…
KUKAH CALLS ON YOUNGER PRIESTS TO PREACH WITH FIDELITY
Posted on: 21st Dec. 2021 at 3:19PM Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto has on Sunday urges younger priests to preach with fidelity. The priest who attributed his becoming a priest to the help his…
ROHR FRUSTRATED OVER NIGERIA SACKING FEW WEEKS TO AFCON
Posted on: 14th Dec. 2021 at 2:51PM Gernot Rohr has as regards his sack said that he feels huge frustration because he was sacked few weeks to the delayed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. The former…
PINNICK SET TO STAND IN FOR INFATINO COME UKRAINIAN ASSOCIATION OF FOOTBALL ANNIVERSARY
Posted on: 8th Dec. 2021 at 3:46PM The President of Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick is set to represent the world football supremo, Gianni Infantino on Thursday for the 30th year anniversary of Ukrainian Association of Football.…
SARAKI CELEBRATES WIFE AS THEY MARK 30TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Posted on: 7th Dec. 2021 at 3:11PM Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has on Tuesday celebrated his wife as they celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, December 7. He took to his verified Facebook page to…
YUL EDOCHIE: I RESIGNED MY POST TO SUPPORT ATIKU
Posted on: 2nd Dec. 2021 at 3:14PM Popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie hassaid that he resigned from his government appointment to support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar during the 2019 election. The son of veteran actor, Pete…
NIGERIA WILL OVERCOME CURRENT SECURITY, ECONOMIC CHALLENGES - BRITISH COMMISSIONER LAING
Posted on: 30th Nov. 2021 at 3:18PM Catriona Laing, the British High Commissioner of Nigeria has in an event in Benin opined that the the country over one its consistent security and economic problems. The Commissioner made…
LIONEL MESSI WINS 7TH BALLON D'OR
Posted on: 29th Nov. 2021 at 11:43PM Lionel Messi has made history as he clinches his 7th Ballon d'or beating Lewandoski and Ronaldo. The 34-year-old argentine football star has today been crowned the world best player for…
JOSHUA RE-THINKS FIGHT WITH USYK, CONSIDERS STEPPING DOWN FOR FURY
Posted on: 29th Nov. 2021 at 12:44PM Popular Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua disclosed that he is considering stepping down from the fight with Oleksandr Usyk for Tyson Fury to take over. Joshua is set to fight Usyk…
SUPER EAGLES SET TO CAMP IN NIGERIA FOR AFCON, SAYS ROHR
Posted on: 25th Nov. 2021 at 2:37PM The Nigerian national team, Super Eagles are set to camp in the nation ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as said by the team's coach, Gernot Rohr.…
LAGOS SETS POLICY TO FOSTER ELECTRICITY DEVELOPMENT
Posted on: 25th Nov. 2021 at 1:49PM The Lagos State Government has said that it has come up with an electricity policy and strategic framework that is set to help in the advancement of a secured electricity…
DON'T BE DISCOURAGED, ALL WILL BE WELL- KUMUYI URGE NIGERIANS
Posted on: 25th Nov. 2021 at 12:57PM Pastor William Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church has charged Nigerians to not be discouraged over the problems of the country, adding that all will be well.…
ABIODUN REQUEST ASSEMBLY CONFIRMS OGUNGBADE AS JUSTICE COMMISSIONER
Posted on: 24th Nov. 2021 at 1:05PM The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has officially via a letter to the State House of Assembly requested that Mr. Oluwasina Ogungbade be screened and confirmed as the Commissioner…
NIGERIA AT CROSSROAD - OSINBAJO
Posted on: 24th Nov. 2021 at 12:44PM The Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo has said that the country and the world at large is at a crossroad, adding that the pandemic is already disrupting the earth.…
DON'T EXPECT YOUR HUSBAND TO APOLOGISE TO YOU, IT'S WRONG - OBASANJO'S WIFE
Posted on: 23rd Nov. 2021 at 4:12PM The wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Aduje Obasanjo has opined that it is detrimental for women to want their spouse to apologise irrespective of them being wrong or right.…
SWISS-BASED INVESTORS UPGRADING OBUDU RANCH TO GLOBAL LEVEL, SAYS AYADE
Posted on: 18th Nov. 2021 at 12:38PM Prof Ben Ayade, the Governor of Cross River State has pledged to complete the fixing of the Obudu Ranch Resort before the end of next year December. He made this…
LEKKI TOLL GATE MASSACRE: I KNEW CALAMITY HAPPENED BEFORE THE RELEASED REPORT, SAYS DESMOND ELLIOT
Posted on: 16th Nov. 2021 at 7:51PM Nollywood actor and politician, Desmond Elliot has reacted the the Lagos state judicial panel's report on the October 2020 Lekki Toll gate EndSARS massacre which was released on Monday, 16th…
OLORI, WIFE OF OLU OF WARRI CELEBRATES SEVENTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY WITH HUSBAND
Posted on: 15th Nov. 2021 at 12:51PM Wife of Itsekiri king, Olori Atuwatse III, has taken to her Instagram page to celebrate her husband, the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III as the duo celebrate their seventh…
EAGLES FANS SLAMS TEAM OVER BORING MATCH AGAINST LIBERIA
Posted on: 15th Nov. 2021 at 12:37PM Following the just concluded 2-0 match between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Liberia for the World Cup qualifier, the fans of Eagles have taken to social media to slam the players,…
GOV SAMWO-OLU COMMEMORATES NOMTHI, TAIWO ODUKOYA'S WIFE
Posted on: 11th Nov. 2021 at 2:02PM The Governor of Lagos State, Babrinde Sanwo-Olu has consoled the and commemorated Pastor Taiwo Odunkoya over the death of his wife Nomthi who battled with cancer for two years before…
AMOTEKUN FILLING SECURITY GAP, RESTORING RELATIVE PEACE, SAYS AKEREDOLU
Posted on: 5th Nov. 2021 at 3:59PM Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, of Ondo State has on Thursday revealed that Amotekun Corps (Western Nigeria Security Network Agency) which was formed to fill in the vacuum created in the…
XAVI SET TO MOVE TO BARCELONA AS MANAGER
Posted on: 5th Nov. 2021 at 3:45PM Qatar side, Al sadd has officially announced the coming back of Barcelona former player, Xavi Hernandes as the club's manager to fill the vacant role after the sack of Ronald…
OLOFINJANA EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER EAGLES LACK OF PLAYING TACTICS
Posted on: 4th Nov. 2021 at 12:20PM One time Super Eagles midfielder has revealed his concern over the national team's lack of clear playing style. As a result of Eagles rescent game that has had mixed results…
FALCON WELCOMES MADUGU, OKON INTO TECHNICAL CREW
Posted on: 3rd Nov. 2021 at 2:22PM Coaches Justin Madugu and Edwin Okon has been appointed by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) as members of the technical crew of Super Falcons on Tuesday. This was done during…
RELIGIOUS LEADERS FOREDEAL FROM BAD GOVERNMENT- AISHA YESUFU
Posted on: 2nd Nov. 2021 at 4:47PM Human rights activists, Aisha Yesufu has state that religious leaders are worse than the government as they benefit from bad government which helps them to “sell cheap miracles and power…
OSINBAJO URGES YOUTH KEEPS FAITH WITH NEW NIGERIA
Posted on: 2nd Nov. 2021 at 4:32PM Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice President of Nigeria has urged the youths of the country to have faith in the new Nigeria and not give in to hopelessness of the…
ADEPOJU, SHORUNMU REACT TO IGHALO'S RETURN TO EAGLES
Posted on: 1st Nov. 2021 at 6:16PM One time Super Eagles midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju has requested for an explanation from Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr over the invitation of former Eagles player, Ighalo for the upcoming 2022 World…
FANS AGAINST PINNICK'S MOVE TO BRING BACK IGHALO
Posted on: 26th Oct. 2021 at 1:14PM Fans of the Nigetian Football Federation (NFF) has requested that retired striker, Odion Ighalo does not return to play for the nation, contrary to what the President of the Federation,…
SANWO-OLU COMMENDS OBASEKI'S EDOBEST, RECOMMENDS FOR OTHERS
Posted on: 26th Oct. 2021 at 12:57PM Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos state Governor has commended the Governor of Edo State, Governor Godwin Obadeki for his sagacious and ingenious act of starting up the EdoBEST programme aimed…
SOWORE BARRED BY DSS FROM NNAMDI KANU'S TRIAL
Posted on: 21st Oct. 2021 at 3:39PM Activist Omoyele Sowore has been barred from entering the courtroom to witness the hearing of the proscribe leader of the Indegenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The activist who appeared…
WE MUST NOT FORGET #ENDSARS PROTEST, SAYS SARAKI
Posted on: 20th Oct. 2021 at 11:34AM Dr. Bukola Saraki, the former Senate President of Nigeria has called on Nigeria to not forget the #EndSARS protest massacre that rocked the nation last year. The protest which also…
WHATSAPP GROUP CHAT MAY ADD NEW FEATURES - XDA
Posted on: 13th Oct. 2021 at 9:53AM XDA Development, a mobile software development community has reported that WhatsApp group chat is set to get a 'community feature.' Its states that even when it is still a speculation,…
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLANS TO SABOTAGE ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT, SAYS CUPP
Posted on: 7th Oct. 2021 at 11:13AM Coalition of United Political Parties says that plans are being effected to sabotage the ongoing process on the electronic transmission of election results in the nation. It alleges that the…
ATTACKERS OF OUR FACILITIES AIMS TO SABOTAGE ANAMBRA POLL, SAYS INEC
Posted on: 6th Oct. 2021 at 9:19AM The Independent National Electoral Commission, Tuesday said that Intellogence reports revealed that the attacks on INEC's facilities is aimed to disrupt the Anambra State governorship elections set for November 6.…
NIGERIA IN REVERSE GEAR UNDER BUHARI ADMINISTRATION- ATIKU SUPPORT ORGANISATION
Posted on: 1st Oct. 2021 at 2:51PM The Atiku Support Organisation has noted, while celebrating Nigeria 61st Independence Day that the country is moving on a reverse gear under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. This was…
D'TIGRESS' WIN, BEFITTING INDEPENDENCE GIFT, SAYS DARE
Posted on: 28th Sep. 2021 at 11:16AM Sunday Dare, the Minister of Youths and Sports Development says that the national senior women basketball team, D'Tigress 2021 FIBA Women's Afrobasket victory is a worthy gift to mark the…
10 ATHLETES SET TO REPRESENT NIGERIA AT 2023 WINTER OLYMPICS
Posted on: 22nd Sep. 2021 at 10:10AM The Nigerian Bobsled and Skeleton Federation after the successful trainings and completion of the Olympics Trials in Lagos on Saturday noted that 10 athletes will represent Nigeria during the Beijing…
CAN MOURNS MAILAFIA, SAYS HIS VOICE AGAINST KIDNAPPING WILL BE MISSED
Posted on: 20th Sep. 2021 at 6:28PM CAN, the Christian Association of Nigeria has depict the demise of Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, a previous Deputy Governor of the Cemtral Bank of Nigeria as a great surprise and a…
AMUSAN DEDICATES TROPHY TO MOTHER, SAYS SHE'S HER PILLAR
Posted on: 20th Sep. 2021 at 5:58PM Nigerian athlete, Tobi Amusan has dedicated her Diamond Leagus trophy to her mother, noting that she is the pillar of her life. Amusan who broke the 12.42secs African women 100…
SOUTH-EAST LAWMAKERS SET TO RAISE PANEL ON KANU'S DETENTION
Posted on: 16th Sep. 2021 at 7:21AM The South-East caucus of National Assembly has after deliberations set up committees and political solutions to result in the freeing of the detained proscribed leader of the Indigenous Peoples of…
I'LL DO MY BEST WHEN I GET A CHANCE TO PLAY- IHEANACHO
Posted on: 15th Sep. 2021 at 6:53PM Kelechi Iheanacho, Super Eagles striker has revealed that he is untethered about his few appearances on Leicester City games this season. The Leicester last season highest goal scorer had not…
NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS BIMBO OSHIN LOSES HUSBAND DUDU HERITAGE
Posted on: 13th Sep. 2021 at 6:31PM Nollywood Actress, Bimbo Oshin has Lost her Husband, Ola Ibironke, popularly known as Dudu Heritage. 61-year old Captain Ola Ibironke was a popular music promoter and Captain of Ibadan Golf…
STATE GOVS ANTI-OPEN GRAZING BILL LOPSIDED
Posted on: 3rd Sep. 2021 at 10:25AM Othman Ngelzarma, the General Secretary of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has expressed their accusation on state governors set to pass the anti-open grazing law, stating that…
DOCTORS' STRIKE: THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS QUICK FIX, SAYS MAMORA
Posted on: 3rd Sep. 2021 at 9:05AM Olorunnimbe Mamora, the Minister for Health has revealed that the delay for the fix of challenges facing the health sector in Nigeria is the absence of funding. The minister who…
PRESIDENCY BEGS JOS RESIDENTS TO IMBIBE PEACE FOR A CHANGE
Posted on: 30th Aug. 2021 at 9:41AM The Presidency, under the Buhari led administration has called on belligerent sect in Plateau State and its axis to work towards peace, uniting against acquittal acts as violence is not…
BREAKING NEWS - MUSIC LEGEND, SIR VICTOR UWAIFO IS DEAD AT AGE 80
Posted on: 28th Aug. 2021 at 7:50PM Edo-born Multitalented musician, Sir Victor Uwaifo has been confirmed dead. This is made known on Saturday by his close family associate who said he was briefly ill some days ago…
WHY EFCC OPERATIVES BROKE INTO BBNAIJA DOROTHY'S RESIDENCE - EFCC
Posted on: 23rd Aug. 2021 at 10:08PM Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed the reason behind the forceful entry into former Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemate, Dorathy Bachor's house. The ex-housemate who revealed the news…
NBC SLAMS FG, URGES PERSECUTION OF TERRORISTS, BANDITS
Posted on: 20th Aug. 2021 at 11:35AM The Men's Missionary Union if the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) has on Thursday slammed the President Muhammadu Buhari led Administration over him supposedly using insurgency and banditry as a means…
PSG STANDS A BETTER CHANCE OF WINNING UEFA LEAGUE WITH MESSI AS ITS ASSET- OKOCHA
Posted on: 18th Aug. 2021 at 12:47PM Austin Okocha, former Super Eagles captain and star player has opined that Paris Saint Germain has a better chance of winning the UEFA Champions League with the arrival of Lionel…
WHAT HAPPENED TO AFGHANISTAN CAN HAPPEN TO NIGERIA- OMOKRI
Posted on: 17th Aug. 2021 at 9:13PM Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide has warned the Buhari's administration against giving room for a repeat of what happened in Afghanistan to happen in Nigeria. The former aide who…
ENEKWECHI DENIES COLLECTING $1000 TO TAKE DOWN TIKTOK VIDEO
Posted on: 11th Aug. 2021 at 1:14PM Nigerian athlete, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, who posted a TikTok video of him washing his Jersey before the finals of his game at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has denied being paid…
RESTRICTING 2023 PRESIDENCY TO REGION, AGE WILL BE A DISSERVICE TO NIGERIA, SAYS NORTGERN CAN
Posted on: 10th Aug. 2021 at 8:25AM CAN, the Christian Association of Nigeria has opined that restricting the 2023 presidency to a particular region or age will be a problem for the country. This was contained in…
OKONJO-IWEALA CAUTIONS AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED USE OF HER NAME FOR ADVERT
Posted on: 9th Aug. 2021 at 7:20PM The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO and former Minister of Finance has denounced the unauthorized use of her name for event advertisements. Iweala made this known on Sunday…
BREAKING NEWS: NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS RACHEL ONIGA DIES AT 64
Posted on: 31st Jul. 2021 at 9:00AM Rachel Oniga has died at age 64. According to sources close to the family, Ace Nollywood Actress and Film producer Rachel Tabuno Oniga passed on yesterday night after a brief…
FAMINE IN NORTH'LL AFFECT SUB-REGION, NATION WIDE, ATIKU CAUTIONS
Posted on: 30th Jul. 2021 at 8:41PM A former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has spoken against the imminent of famine in the northern part of the country, saying that such will affect the entire nation.…
ARGENTINE FENCER MAURICE LOSES OLYMPIC MATCH BUT GETS HUSBAND
Posted on: 26th Jul. 2021 at 9:06PM Maria Belen Perez Maurice, Argentine fencer of the women sabre had suffered defeat on Monday at the Tokyo Olympics Games but got herself a husband. The 36-year-old who lost her…
I PRAY FOR MORE GOALS, SAYS IHEANACHO
Posted on: 20th Jul. 2021 at 7:05PM Kelechi Iheanacho, Super Eagles player has said that he prays to surpass his last season 19 goals haul in the 2021/2022 premiere league. The star who stated that he hopes…
OKAGBARE, AMUSAN, BRUME HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN MEDALS- ALIU
Posted on: 20th Jul. 2021 at 6:00PM Deji Aliu, Athens 2004 Olympics bronze medalist, retired sprinter and present coach has opined that Blessing Okagbare, Tobi Amusan and Ese Brume can earn Nigeria medals, noting that they have…
DSS REFUSES KANU FROM SIGNING UK CONSULAR ASSISTANCE LETTER, SAYS LAWYER
Posted on: 19th Jul. 2021 at 8:13PM DSS, the Department of State Services has refused Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra from signing a consular assistance form by the United Kingdom. Aloy Ejimakor,…
KWARA TO SET UP EDUCATION TRUST FUND
Posted on: 15th Jul. 2021 at 2:03PM Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has disclosed that the state is set to create an education trust fund for the mobilisation of funds for the establishment and development of…
GOVS, ACTIVIST, MUSICIANS, OTHERS CELEBRATE SOYINKA AT 87
Posted on: 13th Jul. 2021 at 4:58PM Governors, social activists, musicians and Nigerians have taken to their social media to celebrate and pour accolades on popular Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, on his 87th birthday. The Governor…
OHANEZE LEGAL MONITORING TEAM UNNECESSARY, HOWEVER WELCOMED, SAYS MALAMI
Posted on: 13th Jul. 2021 at 1:45PM AGF, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, following the legal team formed by the Ohanaeze Ndigbo to monitor the court proceedings of the trial of…
TOKYO 2020: OSINBAJO URGE TEAM NIGERIA TO GIVE BEST PERFORMANCE, SAYS HOPES ON MILLIONS LIES ON THEM
Posted on: 12th Jul. 2021 at 7:26PM The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has urged the Team Nigeria to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to leave an outstanding landmark on the game as they represent the…
CHIDINMA OJUKWU MAKES A U-TURN, DENIES MURDER OF MICHAEL ATAGA SUPER TV CE0
Posted on: 12th Jul. 2021 at 2:35PM Chidinma Ojukwu, the 21-year-old Unilag student who was arrested for allegedly killing Michael Usifo, the CEO of Super TV has made a U-Turn in her confession during an interview with…
BREAKING NEWS - ITALY BEAT ENGLAND TO WIN EURO2020 CHAMPIONSHIP
Posted on: 11th Jul. 2021 at 11:34PM Italy beat England 3-2 on penalties in London to win their second European Championship UEFA Euro 2020 Final Italy vs England Football: The match finished 1-1 after extra time with…
BREAKING NEWS - NIGERIAN MUSICIAN SOUND SULTAN DIES AT 44
Posted on: 11th Jul. 2021 at 11:11AM Nigerian rapper and the Jangbajantis crooner, Sound Sultan has died after battling cancer of the throat. According to people close to the family, he died this morning. The spokesman for…
OSF: ATHLETES TO COMPETE IN 31 SPORTING ACTIVITIES
Posted on: 7th Jul. 2021 at 11:51AM After the unveiling of the Osin Sports Festival (OSF) by Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State yesterday, the State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Yemu Lawal on Tuesday revealed that…
MY NEW POLITICAL PARTY IS NIGERIANS, SAYS OBASANJO
Posted on: 6th Jul. 2021 at 4:55PM A former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has on Monday debunked news of floating a new political party, stressing that it was a fabrication as he has no plan on doing…
MAN ALLEGEDLY KILLS HIS 4-MONTH PREGNANT WIFE 3 MONTHS AFTER WEDDING
Posted on: 5th Jul. 2021 at 5:30PM A Nigerian man, Nnanna Emeka, is on the run after he allegedly killed his 4-month-old pregnant in the Ugbele Mgbidi area of Imo State. It was gathered that the unfortunate…
OBASANJO REFUTES FLOATING A NEW PARTY, SAYS HE'S DONE WITH POLITICS
Posted on: 5th Jul. 2021 at 1:57PM Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has refuted claims of floating a new political party ahead of the 2023 election, as reported by some Nigerian newspaper. The Chief, who said…
OKE TO BUHARI, " ENGAGE EXPERTS TO TACKLE ECONOMIC CHALLENGES"
Posted on: 5th Jul. 2021 at 11:26AM Oluwole Oke, a member of the House of Representatives has called on the President Muhammadu Buhari to engage experts on the dealings of Nigeria's economy so as to restore it.…
BANDITS, TERRORISTS OPERATES DIFFERENTLY FROM IPOB, SAYS EL-RUFAI
Posted on: 2nd Jul. 2021 at 2:03PM Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna Statw has said that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is in comparison, different from the Boko Haram terrorist group and bandits as IPOB have…
EKUTA- I WAS DISAPPOINTED WHEN I MISSED OLYMPICS, CRIED
Posted on: 1st Jul. 2021 at 5:24PM With the current Olympic qualifying games, many sportsmen qualify while some loose, among them is Nigerian judo, Enku Ekuta who lost her qualifying chance to be at the Tokyo 2020…
NNAMDI KANU WILL RECEIVE FAIR TRIAL- FG
Posted on: 1st Jul. 2021 at 5:10PM The Federal Government, after the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra has said that he will have a fair trial in his 11-count treasonable…
BREAKING NEWS - TV HOST BILL COSBY TO BE FREED AS US COURT OVERTURNS HIS SEXUAL ASSAULT CONVICTION
Posted on: 30th Jun. 2021 at 10:30PM Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction has been overturned by the US Supreme court on Wednesday. Pennsylvania's Supreme Court vacated the sexual assault conviction of Bill Cosby and ordered his release…
NNAMDI KANU IS BRITISH, DEFEND HIS RIGHT- WIC TO UK
Posted on: 30th Jun. 2021 at 8:46PM WIC, the World Igbo Congress has requested that the British government arise and defend the rights of the just arrested leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu…
NNAMDI KANU THREATENED ME AND MY FAMILY, SAYS IGBOKWE
Posted on: 30th Jun. 2021 at 8:21PM Lagos State Governor's aide, Joe Igbokwe, after the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), has recounted his ordeal in the hands of the…
YAHAYA IS CONFIRMED CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF, REPS DISCLOSED
Posted on: 29th Jun. 2021 at 7:42PM The House of Representatives of Nigeria has confirmed and revealed the nomination and appointment of Major General Farouk Yahaya as Chief of Army Staff after the consideration and adoption of…
NNAMDI KANU GETS REMANDED BY DSS, BY ORDER OF COURT
Posted on: 29th Jun. 2021 at 7:21PM The Federal High Court of Abuja, via Justice Binta Nyako has ordered the remand of acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu in the Department of…
SOMALIA GOVERNMENT EXECUTES 18 AL-SHABAB TERRORISTS
Posted on: 28th Jun. 2021 at 1:22AM Somalia has been faced with the bane of terrorism for decades. Al-Shabab terrorists have battled the State for a long time and never seem to be given up despite killing…
2021 UTME: RESULTS ARE OUT, DISCLOSED JAMB
Posted on: 25th Jun. 2021 at 4:44PM JAMB, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has on Friday released the results of the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results of last Saturday and Tuesday exam, noting that…
FG APPOINTS IGHALO AS NATIONAL PRINCIPAL'S CUP AMBASSADOR
Posted on: 22nd Jun. 2021 at 9:28PM The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development as directed by the Federal Government has named former Super Eagles striker, Jude Odion Ighalo as an ambassador of the National Principals'…
THE PRESIDENT, NATIONAL ASSEMBLY INTENDS TO CRIMINALISE JOURNALISM, SAYS ICP
Posted on: 21st Jun. 2021 at 9:00PM IPC, the International Press Centre has called upon media professionals to kick against the government's effort to criminalise journalism in the country as it stands against this. According to Lanre…
IBADAN, IWO ROAD CLASH: THOSE INVOLVED WILL BE DELT WITH, SAYS MAKINDE
Posted on: 17th Jun. 2021 at 8:46PM The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde after on Thursday visiting the Wednesday clash scene which occured at the Iwo Road Area of Ibadan, said that the perpetrator of the violence…
UPDATE - DENMARK CAPTAIN ERIKSEN AWAKE AND STABLE, EURO 2020 MATCH AGAINST FINLAND TO RESUME
Posted on: 12th Jun. 2021 at 7:49PM Latest report on the health of Captain Christian Eriksen says that he is stable after CPR was conducted to resuscitate him and that the players can continue the match in…
US URGED CITIZENS TO AVOID JUNE 12 PROTEST, MAINTAIN LOW PROFILE
Posted on: 11th Jun. 2021 at 6:58PM United States Mission to Nigeria has issued a statement advising its citizens to avoid being in locations of the Saturday June 12, 2021 protests in the country. The US noted…
SOUTH-EASTERN MENACE- OVER 5,000 IGBO YOUTHS KILLED, 10,000 DETAINED, SAYS IGBO ELDERS COUNCIL
Posted on: 11th Jun. 2021 at 6:39PM The Igbo Elders Council has in a communique raised alarm on the spate of killings in the Southeast part of Nigeria which according to them has led to the death…
FORMER PLAYERS BEG EDO OVER WITHDRAWAL THREAT : IKENNE ATTACK
Posted on: 9th Jun. 2021 at 9:34PM Baldwin Bazuaye, Ambrose Vanzekin and Henry Dittimiya, former Bendel Insurance players have appealed to the Deputy Governor of Edo state, Phillip Shaibu to reconsider his stance and not withdraw the…
CP REVEALS WHY POLICE ARREST INDISCRIMINATELY IN IMO
Posted on: 9th Jun. 2021 at 9:14PM Abutu Yaro, the Imo State Commissioner of Police has on Wednesday revealed the reason why the indiscriminate arrest on the state citizens by the police force are occurring. The Commissioner…
NOLLYWOOD GODDESS UCHE OGBODO GIVES BIRTH TO HER SECOND BABY
Posted on: 9th Jun. 2021 at 6:55PM Nollywood diva, Uche Ogbodo has been delivered of her 2nd child, a bouncing baby girl. She made this announcement on her Instagram page today where she excitedly say, "My Bunny…
SOUTH AFRICAN WOMAN GIVES BIRTH TO 10 BABIES AT ONCE, BEATS WORLD RECORD
Posted on: 9th Jun. 2021 at 4:17AM In Pretoria, a South African woman has given birth to 10 babies at once, setting a new Guinness World Record. Before now, a Malian named Halima Cissé had the record…
DON'T ALLOW AFN CRISIS DISTRACT YOU- CHIOMA AJUNWA ADVISES ATHLETES
Posted on: 7th Jun. 2021 at 9:00PM Chioma Ajunwa, Nigerian Olympic gold medallist advised athletes of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games to focus and not allow the crisis of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria hinder them from…
BREAKING NEWS - PROPHET T. B. JOSHUA OF THE SYNAGOGUE CHURCH IS DEAD
Posted on: 6th Jun. 2021 at 2:26AM Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua of The Synagogue Church has died at the age of 58. His death occurred on Saturday just after concluding his evening service at the Synagogue Church…
NIGERIAN WRESTLERS TO PREPARE IN POLAND TOWARDS OLYMPICS
Posted on: 3rd Jun. 2021 at 8:03PM Nigeria wrestlers are set to travel to Poland for the 2020 Olympics Games, Poland Open Ranking Series. The team coach Purity Akuh, in an interview on their training ground, Yenagoa,…
TWITTER'S BAN ON BUHARI'S TWEET IS DUE TO MALICE - DANIEL BWALA
Posted on: 2nd Jun. 2021 at 8:41PM Dr. Daniel Bwala, a nigerian lawyer has on Wednesday said that Twitter deleted a recent post of President Muhammadu Buhari out of malice whilst failing to take down the post…
HOLD BUHARI RESPONSIBLE IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO SOWORE - ADEGBORUWA
Posted on: 31st May. 2021 at 4:45PM Mr. Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has admonished that nothing must happen to activist, Omoyele Sowore of the #RevolutionNow, stressing that Nigerians and International bodies should hold the…
YORUBA NATION: PROF AKINTOYE DENIES WORKING WITH IPOB, NNAMDI KANU
Posted on: 31st May. 2021 at 4:28PM Prof Banji Akjntoye, The Chairman of the Nigerian Indigenous Nationalities Alliance for Self-Determination has withsaid any relationship with the Indigenous People of Biafra and leader, Nnamdi Kanu, stressing that people…
POLICE REFUTES SHOOTING SOWORE
Posted on: 31st May. 2021 at 4:01PM The Police Command of the Federal Capital Territory has refuted allegations that its officers shot Mr. Omoyele Sowere, an activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters in Abuja on Monday. Mariam…
AHMED GULAK, FORMER ADVISER TO PRESIDENT JONATHAN SHOT DEAD IN OWERRI
Posted on: 30th May. 2021 at 12:48PM Ahmed Gulak, a former special adviser to former president Goodluck Jonathan, has reportedly shot dead by "Unknown Gun men at Imo Airport. He was said to be returning to Abuja…
FORMER NIGERIA PLAYER, SEYI OLOFINJANA APPOINTED GC ZURICH TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Posted on: 28th May. 2021 at 2:53PM Former Super Eagles midfielder, Seyi Olofinjana has been appointed the new Technical Director f Switzerland's Grasshopper Club, Zurich. The news was confirmed by the Zurich outfit via a statement on…
WHEN I PRAYED FOR MY SON, THERE WAS NO SIGN OF DANGER LURKING AROUND HIM, SAYS FATHER OF NAF AIRMAN
Posted on: 28th May. 2021 at 2:22PM The father of late airman, Matthew Oyedepo, Mr. Jacob Oyedepo has disclosed that the death of his last son will not stop his other children from joining the army. Mr.…
OVER 70 RACIAL SLURS MADE ON RASHFORD AFTER MAN UTD EUROPA DEFEAT
Posted on: 27th May. 2021 at 7:44PM Manchester United player, Marcus Rashford has said that he had at least 70 racial slurs directed at him on social media after the Manchester United defeat in the Europa League…
FORMER EAGLES SUPPORT ONUACHU ON HIS FEAT, SAYS TO PAINT EUROPE WITH MORE GOALS
Posted on: 26th May. 2021 at 10:34AM After his feat on becoming the highest goal scorer in Belgium, some former Super Eagles players has supported the Paul Onuachu, saying that the Genk striker has the competency to…
OPEN GRAZING BAN TO BENEFIT HERDSMEN, SAYS AKEREDOLU
Posted on: 25th May. 2021 at 7:53PM On Tuesday, Rotimi Akeredolu, the Governor of Ondo State noted that the open grazing ban will be of benefits to herdsmen and stakeholders on livestock products. The Governor, while disclosing…
PDP ACCUSES APC OF ARSON ON INEC, SAYS HISTORY WILL BE UNKIND TO APC
Posted on: 25th May. 2021 at 7:13PM The Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday said that history will not be kind to the ruling All Progressives Congress as they allegedly are responsible for the arson perpetrated on the…
NAF SETS UP COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT SAFETY CONDUCT
Posted on: 25th May. 2021 at 6:44PM The Nigerian Air Force has after several records of air crashes arranged a committee to conduct judicial examination of its operational and engineering units. In a statement signed on Tuesday…
DON'T DRAG US INTO YOUR POLITICAL WAR, IPOB TELLS UZODINMA, OKOROCHA
Posted on: 24th May. 2021 at 2:45PM The Indigenous People of Biafra has warned the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma and the recently passed governor, Rochas Okorocha to desist from involving them in their ongoing political battle.…
PHARAOH OKADIGBO, SON OF EX-SENATE PRESIDENT DIES IN FATAL AUTO CRASH
Posted on: 24th May. 2021 at 8:18AM Pharaoh Okadigbo, son of Nigeria's Ex-Senate President, has reportedly died after his car ran into a trailer somewhere in Abuja. It is not clear how this exactly happened as investigation…
IGP ALERTS COMMISSIONERS OF IMMINENT BOKO HARAM ATTACK ON ABUJA, JOS.
Posted on: 21st May. 2021 at 12:06PM Usman Baba, the current acting Inspector-General of Police has raised an alarm over the impending Boko Haram attack on the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and Plateau State. The Commissioner who…
NIS PORTENDS TO SANCTION OFFICIALS OVER PASSPORT CRISIS
Posted on: 19th May. 2021 at 3:03PM Muhammed Babandede, the Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service has said the the new time for the turnaround of passport issuance is six weeks. In a statement signed and made available to…
CAN - BUHARI SHOULD NOT TAKE SIDES IN MIDDLE EAST VIOLENCE
Posted on: 18th May. 2021 at 12:17PM CAN, the Christian Association of Nigeria has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to be unbias over the belligerent fact ongoing in the Middle East, stating that, Nigeria should not take sides.…
SHORUNMU ON ROHR'S INVITATION- WILL BOOST PLAYER'S MORALE
Posted on: 18th May. 2021 at 11:59AM An ex-Super Eagles star and goalkeeper, Ike Shorunmu has opined his position on Gernot Rohr's invitation of the players towards the June's friendly match against Cameroon, Austria, noting that it…
CATTLES ARE MORE VALUABLE THAN OIL AND GAS, OPINES ADAMU
Posted on: 17th May. 2021 at 6:37PM A former Presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba in reaction to the ban on the open grazing has said that cattles are more valuable than the whole oil and gas sectors of…
THE FOXES WIN THEIR FIRST FA CUP AFTER BEATING CHELSEA 1 GOAL TO NIL
Posted on: 15th May. 2021 at 8:08PM LEICESTER CITY are FA CUP winners 2021/22. In the FA final just conclude, the Foxes win their first-ever FA Cup, with wild jubilation in the stands and on the pitch…
MBAKA SHUTS AMEN OVER PRIVATE RETREAT
Posted on: 11th May. 2021 at 5:12PM Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria, AMEN, has announced the shutdown of all activities of the church with immediate effect until 10th June, 2021.…
BREAKING NEWS - FG RE-IMPOSES COVID-19 LOCKDOWN, SHUTS BARS AND LIMITS PUBLIC GATHERING TO 50
Posted on: 10th May. 2021 at 11:53PM The Federal Government Reintroduces COVID-19 Restrictions nationwide with effect from Midnight Tuesday, 11th May 2021. According to Dr Mukhtar Mohamme, a member of the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19,…
HAVE A PLAN B TO EXIT NIGERIA - PASTOR ADEFARASIN ON INSECURITY
Posted on: 10th May. 2021 at 8:22PM Pastor Paul Adefarasin, the Senior Pastor of the House on the Rock Church has adviced congregations on Sunday to have alternative plan due to the recent insecurity in the country.…
LAGOS RELEASES 500 NEW BUSES AS ALTERNATIVE TO OKADA
Posted on: 10th May. 2021 at 5:25PM Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State has announced the release of 500 Last-Mile Buses in the State which will serve as a substitute for okadas, motorcycles. The bus which…
ICPC CHAIRMAN SAYS CORRUPTION NIGERIA'S BEDROCK OF INSURGENCY
Posted on: 7th May. 2021 at 5:56PM Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has opined that corruption is the bedrock of all the challenges facing Nigeria. He said…
OLAWEPO-HASHIM ADVISES FG TO TACKLE POVERTY, BIGOTRY, TO END INSECURITY
Posted on: 6th May. 2021 at 4:27PM Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, former candidate of the Peoples Trust, 2019, requests that the Federal Government tackles poverty, illiteracy and bigotness so as for the rising insecurity be handled in the…
NDUME CRIES OUT, CLAIMS BOKO HARAM REGROUPING IN NORTH-EAST
Posted on: 5th May. 2021 at 4:36PM Senator Ali Ndume, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, cried out on Tuesday stating that Boko Haram has again resume regrouping in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa, the North-Eastern part of…
FR MBAKA GOES MISSING, CONFUSION OVER HIS WHEREABOUTS
Posted on: 5th May. 2021 at 4:18PM There is a discombobulation over the location of Enugu Adoration Ministry's Spiritual Director, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka as groups are confused over his whereabouts. As at Wednesday, May 5th, the…
YAHAYA BELLO: APC'S PERFORMANCE SUPERSEDES PDP'S 16-YEAR ACHIEVEMENT
Posted on: 4th May. 2021 at 3:26PM The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Tuesday said the performance of the ruling All Progressive Congress under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has within six years superseded…
BREAKING NEWS: BILL GATES AND WIFE END 27-YEAR-OLD-MARRIAGE
Posted on: 3rd May. 2021 at 11:34PM One of the richest men in the world, Bill Gates and his wife Melinda, have jointly announced the end of their 27-year-old marriage. The statement issued Monday on their Twitter…
I'LL DEFEAT YOU WITHIN THREE ROUNDS, FURY TELLS ANTHONY JOSHUA.
Posted on: 3rd May. 2021 at 7:22PM Tyson Fury, WBC heavyweight champion says he will beat Anthony Joshua, IBF, WBA, and WBO titleholders, stating that if Joshua still stands after three rounds, he will quit. The all-British…
FOUR FRIENDS DIE IN LEKKI-AJAH AUTO CRASH AFTER BIRTHDAY CLUB PARTY ON SATURDAY
Posted on: 2nd May. 2021 at 7:05PM Four ladies reportedly die in an auto-crash on Saturday morning on the Lekki–Epe Expressway at Shapati around 1 AM. They were said to be returning from a club where one…
BREAKING NEWS: GUN MEN KILL KOGI COMMISSIONER, HON. AKEWEJE ON SATURDAY
Posted on: 2nd May. 2021 at 1:25AM Hon. Solomon Akeweje, Kogi State Commissioner for the Pension Board, has been reportedly killed by gunmen on his way from Ilorin. DSP William Ayah, PPRO who confirmed the incident, said…
INSECURITY, UNIVERSITY OF JOS SHUT DOWN
Posted on: 1st May. 2021 at 8:31AM The management of the University of Jos has ordered the closure of all hostels in the wake of insecurity in the Region. The order was given after an emergency meeting…
OYEBODE: GOVT SHOULD NOT BE INVOLVED IN FOOTBALL ADMINISTRATION
Posted on: 30th Apr. 2021 at 4:28PM Akintunde Oyebode, the Commissioner of Finance and Economic Development has aired his view on the government's involvement in football, stating that it has no business with football. The Commissioner noted…
DON'T BRING BACK IGHALO, GIVE YOUNGER PLAYERS OPPORTUNITY - FASHANU TO ROHR
Posted on: 27th Apr. 2021 at 8:55PM John Fashanu, a former Wimbledon player has expressed displeasure over bringing back Odion Ighalo to Eagles team, warning that it could lead younger players into depression. Gernot Rohr, Eagles Head…
HENRY THIERRY, SHEARER BECOMES FIRST INDUCTEES INTO PREMIER LEAGUE HALL OF FAME
Posted on: 26th Apr. 2021 at 5:52PM Popular legendary players; Thierry Henry; former France forward and Alan Shearer; Ex-England striker has on Monday been announced as the first players inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame with…
NIGERIAN FORCES KILL NUMBER 2 COMMANDER OF ESN, NNAMDI KANU REACTS
Posted on: 24th Apr. 2021 at 7:48PM Against the backdrop of insecurity in the SouthEast and various attacks of police stations, the Nigerian security forces have launched a manhunt for the suspects and the socalled unknown gunmen.…
MASSOB REFUSE UK ASSYLUM, CLAIMS IT IS BUHARI'S PLOT TO STOP BIAFRA
Posted on: 23rd Apr. 2021 at 1:46PM MASSOB, the Movement for the Accualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra has repudiate the United Kingdom's asylum offer stating that it would prefer a referendum. In a statement, it…
BABA IJESHA ARRESTED FOR DEFILING 14 YEAR OLD GIRL
Posted on: 22nd Apr. 2021 at 8:08PM Olarenwaju James, a popular Nollywood actor, nicknamed Baba Ijesha was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl. Baba Ijesha, 48, in a statement released…
NIG WEIGHTLIFTING COACH BEWAILS OVER LACK OF SPONSORS, COMPETITION
Posted on: 21st Apr. 2021 at 2:55PM Emeka Ajei, the Chairman of Nigeria Weightlifting Coaches Association has expressed grief and bewailed over the absence of sponsors, games and competitions for athletes in Nigeria. The Chairman who noted…
BREAKING NEWS: JURY FINDS CHAUVIN GUILTY ON ALL THREE CHARGES FOR GEORGE FLYOD'S MURDER
Posted on: 20th Apr. 2021 at 10:15PM The trial of officer Chauvin in the murder of George Flyodd has come to an end with a guilty verdict on the three charges levelled against him. The three charges…
37-YEAR OLD IDRISS DERBY'S SON TAKES OVER CHAD REPUBLIC AS MILITARY HEAD OF STATE
Posted on: 20th Apr. 2021 at 3:57PM Following the death of President Idriss Derby, Chad's Army has announced the appointment of late Idriss Deby's son, Gen. Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno as the new Head of State and…
BREAKING: CHADIAN PRESIDENT IDRIS DERBY DIES AFTER BEING SHOT BY REBELS
Posted on: 20th Apr. 2021 at 2:41PM 68-year-old Chad's President Idriss Deby has been shot dead by rebels when he visited his army on the frontline, according to army spokesman General Azem Bermandoa Agouna on state television.…
GOV SANWO-OLU HONOURS RRS OFFICER ASSAULTED BY TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Posted on: 20th Apr. 2021 at 12:13AM Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has honoured and commended ASP Sunday Erhabor, a Police officer attached to the Rapid Response Squad of the State Police Command, who was assaulted…
NEW POLICE IG PROMISES SLIMMING TEA FOR OFFICERS WITH POT BELLY IN HIS 14-POINT AGENDA
Posted on: 18th Apr. 2021 at 12:06AM As the new Inspector General of Police takes over office, he revealed that slim tea would be provided for Nigerian Police men who have pot bellies. This was included in…
BREAKING NEWS: PANTAMI MAKES A U-TURN, RENOUNCES PAST PRO-TERRORISM COMMENTS
Posted on: 17th Apr. 2021 at 10:08PM For over a week now the Minister of Communications, Sheikh Isa Pantami has been bombarded with criticism over some comments he had made in the past in support of jihadism,…
FORMER SPORTS MINISTER, DALUNG IMPELS OTHERS TO EMULATE EDO - NSF
Posted on: 15th Apr. 2021 at 1:42PM Solomon Dalung, a former Minister of Youth and Sports development following the end of the Edo2020 festival was impelled other States to learn and copy Edo state government in provision…
JAMB: THE USE OF EMAIL FOR UTME, DE REGISTRATION; SCRAPPED
Posted on: 15th Apr. 2021 at 1:27PM The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the use of email is no longer needed for the registration process of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the…
BREAKING - DELTA WINS EDO2020 NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL
Posted on: 14th Apr. 2021 at 9:41PM The team Delta has emerged winner of the Edo2020 National Sports Festival, Edo State. With 158 gold, 116 silver and 110 Bronze, Delta won the competition making them the champion…
SHAIBU BECOMES THE FIRST MAJOR POLITICAL HOLDER TO WIN A GOLD, WINS EDO2020 GOLD
Posted on: 13th Apr. 2021 at 11:25AM Philip Shaibu, the Edo State Deputy Governor, doubling as the Chairman, Local Organising Committee of the Edo2020 event has led his team to winning gold and making history as the…
EDO2020: EDO'S PRIORITY IS NOT TO WIN FESTIVAL, SAYS OBASEKI
Posted on: 12th Apr. 2021 at 11:48PM Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State said that the rationale behind the state hosting the annual National Sport Festival was not necessarily to host and win the festival. The…
LA LIGA SAYS NO EVIDENCE OF RACIAL SLUR ON DIAKHABY
Posted on: 9th Apr. 2021 at 8:17PM La Liga on Friday said it found no evidence that Cadiz's Juan Cala racially slurred Valencia's Mouctar Diakhaby at La Liga match last weekend. On disciplinary matters, the Spanish Football…
BREAKING NEWS: AMERICAN RAPPER DARK MAN X DIES AT 50
Posted on: 9th Apr. 2021 at 6:31PM American rapper and musicians, Dark Man X, popularly known as DMX has died at the age of 50. According to a statement by his family, DMX died this afternoon after…
BREAKING NEWS: PRINCE PHILLIP, QUEEN OF ENGLAND'S HUSBAND IS DEAD AT 99
Posted on: 9th Apr. 2021 at 1:06PM The Royal family has just announced the death of Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband and the longest-serving consort of any British monarch. He died at age 99. Prince Philip had served…
EAGLES RANKS 32ND IN NEW FIFA APRIL TABLE
Posted on: 8th Apr. 2021 at 7:34PM The Nigeria football team, the Super Eagles has topped 32nd in the new FIFA/Coca Cola world ranking table. Eagles remain third in the Africa's recent record but topped by four…
EDO 2020: FED GOVT, EDO FUND CLASH, CAUSE CONFUSION
Posted on: 8th Apr. 2021 at 6:56PM The announcement by the Local Organising Committee has placed athletes and officials at the ongoing National Sport Festival, Edo 2020 in a state of confusion as according to them, directives…
85 INMATES RETURN AFTER FLEEING THE IKO JAILBREAK
Posted on: 7th Apr. 2021 at 7:25PM Not lesser than 85 inmates who fled the Owerri Correctional Centre in the wee hours of Monday has voluntarily returned, sources say. The Owerri Correctional Centre was razed by according…
BREAKING NEWS: BUHARI APPOINTS ACTING INSPECTOR-GENERAL
Posted on: 6th Apr. 2021 at 4:11PM President Muhammadu Buhari, while on medical trip to the UK has approved the appointment of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, as new Inspector-General of Police in acting capacity.…
OSINBAJO TO OFFICIALLY OPEN THE EDO 2020 FESTIVAL
Posted on: 6th Apr. 2021 at 3:36PM The Vice - Pesident of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo will on Tuesday declare the National Sports Festival's Edo 2020 open as a programme of the events stipulated. Edo 2020 which is…
POLICE CALMS NSF FANS INVASION
Posted on: 5th Apr. 2021 at 10:29PM Earlier, at the Ogbemudia Indoor Sports Hall, venue of Kick Boxing at the Edo 2020 National Sport Festival, there was a state of turbulence as fans and athletes were asked…
I WAS MARRIED AT AGE 20, DIVORCED AT 22, SAYS MUSIC PRODUCER DON JAZZY
Posted on: 3rd Apr. 2021 at 2:33PM For so long everyone keeps asking me when am I getting married? Well truth is almost 18 years ago I was 20 and I got married to my best friend…
AFENIFERE SPOKESPERSON, YINKA ODUMAKIN DIES OF COVID-19 RELATED COMPLICATIONS
Posted on: 3rd Apr. 2021 at 12:27PM Yinka Odumakin, the national publicity secretary for the Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, had died early Saturday morning due to Covid-19 related complications. Mr Odumakin was a public analyst, activist and…
MAN UTD - CLUB ASK FANS FOR HELP IN FIGHT AGAINST RACISM
Posted on: 2nd Apr. 2021 at 7:51PM Manchester United have launched an online system for fans to report events on racism and hate speech online, helping the team's "See Red" campaign fight against online racism. The Red…
SUNDAY IGBOHO TO ATTEND ZOOM CONFERENCE TODAY WITH EGBE OMO YORUBA GERMANY E.V
Posted on: 2nd Apr. 2021 at 1:32PM The world is not unaware of the incessant killings in the South West of Nigeria allegedly by Fulani herdsmen who go about in the forests of Yorubaland. This has worried…
IYAYE GLORIFIES WIKE OVER RIVERS SPORTS GROWTH - BY MARY ABAZUO
Posted on: 1st Apr. 2021 at 4:50PM Barrister Boma Iyaye, the Rivers State Commissioner for Sports in a briefing in Port Harcourt said the road and land reclamation project implemented by the governor of Rivers State Governor…
IWOBI TO PLAY AGAINST LESOTHO - CAF CLEARS IWOBI..... BY MARY ABAZUO
Posted on: 30th Mar. 2021 at 4:57PM The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced Super Eagles Alex Iwobi cleared by the Confederation of African Football to play in Nigeria's game against Lesotho by Tuesday 5 p.m. "Update:…
BREAKING- IWOBI TESTS NEGATIVE FOR COVID-19 AFTER FURTHER TEST RUN.
Posted on: 30th Mar. 2021 at 4:46PM NFF, the Nigeria Football Federation has in their social media page announced Alex Iwobi, Super Eagles player, as Coronavirus free after subsequent test run on him. Iwobi had earlier tested…
KATSINA FANS BATTER REFEREE, HOLD KWARA PLAYERS HOSTAGE - BY MARY ABAZUO
Posted on: 29th Mar. 2021 at 3:48PM The 2-1 home loss to the Harmony Boys from kwara United led to Katsina fans holding the Kwara player hostage for over an hour and beating the referee, leaving him…
NSF - OSINBAJO TO PROCLAIM EDO 2020 OPEN
Posted on: 27th Mar. 2021 at 3:39PM The Edo 2020 National Sports Festival will be declared open by the Vice-President of Nigeria Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday 6th of April 2021. Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor and…
EAGLES - BOAT RIDE OKAY, WINNING IS UPMOST..... BY MARY ABAZUO
Posted on: 25th Mar. 2021 at 1:16PM The players of Super Eagles say their passion for winning against Benin Republic in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Stade Charles de Gaulle, Porto Novo on…
AKEREDOLU FAULTS INSINUATION ON RESTRUCTURING AS SECESSION
Posted on: 24th Mar. 2021 at 6:18PM By Mary Abazuo Rotimi Akeredolu, the Governor of Ondo State has fault any insinuation that the outcry for restructuring in Nigeria has to do with secession. The Governor noted this…
NSF - KOGI RISK UNPERFORMANCE OVER NON-VACCINATION OF ATHLETES
Posted on: 24th Mar. 2021 at 5:37PM By Mary Abazuo The athletes of Kogi State risk ban from the Edo 2020 National Sports Festival of 2nd to 14th of April 2021 as a result of inadherent action…
MOC SAYS UNVACCINATED ATHLETES WILL NOT PARTICIPATE
Posted on: 22nd Mar. 2021 at 8:14PM The Edo 2020 Bational Aports Festival Main Organising Committee (MOC) has directed the 35 States and FCT to ensure that athletes as well as officials going for games are vaccinated…
AIR MISHAP AVERTED AT THE AIRPORT, FUNKY MALLAM NARRATES HIS SCARY EXPERIENCE
Posted on: 21st Mar. 2021 at 6:48PM As experienced and narrated by ace comedian and Nollywood actor, Saeed Funky Mallam on his Instagram page, an Air peace aircraft about to take off from Lagos Airport suddenly goes…
NIGERIA’S SUPER TUCANOS TO ARRIVE MID-JULY 2021 - GARBA SHEHU
Posted on: 19th Mar. 2021 at 12:12AM Six of the twelve Super Tucanos are on track to arrive in mid-July 2021. With the remaining six shortly after that. There are 14 Nigerian pilots currently training at Moody…
INFANTINO'S LETTER TO PINNICK, SAYS HE LOOKS FORWARD TO KICKSTART WORK OVER ELECTION WIN
Posted on: 16th Mar. 2021 at 7:39PM INFANTINO'S LETTER TO PINNICK, SAYS HE LOOKS FORWARD TO KICKSTART WORK WITH NFF'S PRESIDENT AFTER ELECTION WIN By Mary Abazuo Gini Infantino, FIFA president has congratulated Amaju Pinnick, Nigeria Football…
INEC MOVED TOWARDS TECH ERA, PLEDGE TO GIVE NIGERIANS TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN ELECTIONS
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NATIONAL SPORT FESTIVAL TO HOLD APRIL 2-14, EDO STATE HOSTS.
Posted on: 12th Mar. 2021 at 10:05AM NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL TO HOLD APRIL 2-14, EDO STATE HOSTS. By Mary Abazuo The long-awaited 20th National Sports Festival tagged Edo 2020 is set to hold from April 2nd to…
NIMC URGES CITIZENS TO REPORT CORRUPTION, KICKS AGAINST EXTORTION
Posted on: 11th Mar. 2021 at 2:09PM NIMC URGES CITIZENS TO REPORT CORRUPTION, KICKS AGAINST EXTORTION By Mary Abazuo The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) urges the general public to desist from any form of extortion and…
MANCHESTER UNITED: DARREN FLETCHER NAMED TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, JOHN MURTOUGH FOOTBALL DIRECTOR
Posted on: 10th Mar. 2021 at 9:38PM MANCHESTER UNITED: DARREN FLETCHER NAMED TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, JOHN MURTOUGH FOOTBALL DIRECTOR By Mary Abazuo Darren Fletcher, former Manchester United midfielder who was brought back in January by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer,…
CAVANI ROCKS MANCHESTER SHIRT, SAYS PROUD AMIDST FATHER'S CLAIM ON HIS EXIT
Posted on: 10th Mar. 2021 at 8:54PM CAVANI ROCKS MANCHESTER SHIRT, SAYS PROUD AMIDST FATHER'S CLAIM ON HIS EXIT By Mary Abazuo Edison Cavani said he is proud to wear Manchester United shirt in a post he…
NEYMAR TO SEAT OUT CLASH AGAINST BARCELONA
Posted on: 9th Mar. 2021 at 10:58PM NEYMAR TO SEAT OUT CLASH AGAINST BARCELONA By Mary Abazuo Neymar on having injury since February has been excused from the face-off against Spanish league team Barcelona for the championship…
DOSU- SUPER EAGLES' FOREIGN VOACHES ARE MECHANICS, NOT BETTER THAN LOCAL COACHES
Posted on: 8th Mar. 2021 at 9:02PM DOSU- SUPER EAGLES' FOREIGN COACHES ARE MECHANICS, NOT BETTER THAN LOCAL COACHES By Mary Abazuo Dosu Joseph former super Eagles goal keeper has opined that over eight foreign coaches appointed…
NIGERIAN TROOPS RESCUE EXPATRIATES KIDNAPPED BY SEA PIRATES
Posted on: 7th Mar. 2021 at 8:47AM Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army on Saturday rescued 10 expatriate workers and 4 Nigerians who were kidnapped by sea pirates off the Coast of Garbon. The rescue operation was…
BREAKING NEWS - ACE BROADCASTER AND ACTOR, SADIQ DABA IS DEAD
Posted on: 3rd Mar. 2021 at 10:36PM Ace broadcaster and Nollywood actor has reportedly died this evening. This was made known by the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, on their social media handle. The tweet says "Veteran broadcaster…
BREAKING NEWS 279 OF 317 ZAMFARA KIDNAPPED SCHOOLGIRLS REGAIN FREEDOM
Posted on: 2nd Mar. 2021 at 7:01AM The Zamfara state government has confirmed the release of 279 school girls out of the 317 schoolgirls kidnapped from the Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe, in Talata Mafara Local Government…
NIGERIA'S SUPER EAGLES DROPS TO 36TH POSITION IN FIFA WORLD RANKING LIST
Posted on: 22nd Feb. 2021 at 12:02AM The FIFA global ranking for February has slipped Nigeria to 36th position dropping the team by one point as they formerly held the 35th position. In the African ranking, the…
JUST IN: MILITARY AIRCRAFT CRASHES NEAR ABUJA AIRPORT
Posted on: 21st Feb. 2021 at 1:18PM The Minister of Aviation has reported the crash of a military aircraft King Air 350 close to Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja on Sunday, February 21, 2021. The report has…
PORTHARCOURT PASTOR WHO CANCELLED WEDDING FOR COUPLE'S LATENESS DIES
Posted on: 17th Feb. 2021 at 10:19AM About two weeks ago, the story went viral about a Port Harcourt pastor who cancelled a wedding in his church because the intending couple came to the church venue. According…
NICKI MINAJ'S FATHER KILLED BY A HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER
Posted on: 16th Feb. 2021 at 11:23AM American rap artiste, Nicki Minaj loses her father Robert Maraj who died in a hit-and-run accident at age 64. It was reported by Nassau County Police, New York that Robert…
WAEC RELEASES 2020 SECOND SERIES RESULTS FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES
Posted on: 16th Feb. 2021 at 11:16AM The 2020 second series private candidate results of the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination has been announced by the West African Examination Council. Mr Patrick Areghan, the Head…
NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL AGAIN POSTPONED TILL APRIL -BY MARY ABAZUO
Posted on: 10th Feb. 2021 at 2:00PM The 20th National Sports Festival has again been postponed to April 2021 due to coronavirus pandemic and the lack of funds needed for the event. The postponement of the festival…
JUST IN: MARY WILSON, SUPREMES SINGER AND CO-FOUNDER DIES AT 76 - BY MARY ABAZUO
Posted on: 10th Feb. 2021 at 1:01PM Mary Wilson, Motown singer and Supremes co-founder has on Tuesday sied at 76 in her home in Las Vegas. The news was reported by her publicist Jay Schwartz in a…
HOW TWO SIBLINGS KILLED A MAKE UP ARTIST IN ENUGU
Posted on: 4th Feb. 2021 at 3:04PM A Make Up artist was declared missing in Enugu sometime last year. Her name, Ijeoma Nweke. Days later her body was found by the roadside. Ijeoma had told her brother…
GOV SANWOOLU COMMISSIONS 216 LAGOS HOMES IN SURULERE, NAMES IT AFTER RAJI FASOLA
Posted on: 28th Jan. 2021 at 11:24AM Today, with the commissioning of 216 homes, we have further increased the stock of available houses for Lagosians. It was therefore with great pleasure that I commissioned 132 LagosHOMS at…
NOLLYWOOD ACTOR ERNEST ASUZU DIES
Posted on: 27th Jan. 2021 at 11:57AM Nollywood actor and Rapper, Ernest Azuzu has reportedly died Tuesday night after slumping. The news was made known this morning by the wife, Jennifer Asuzu who also said his corpse…
BREAKING NEWS: BUHARI REPLACES BURATAI, 3 SERVICE CHIEFS
Posted on: 26th Jan. 2021 at 4:37PM Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Tukur Buratai and three other service chiefs in the Buhari-led administration have today tendered their resignation and retirement. “Those involved are the Chief of…
LAGOS TASK FORCE NOT INVOLVED IN DEATH AT OSHODI
Posted on: 26th Jan. 2021 at 3:13PM The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Task Force) was not involved in the death, today, of a young man at Oshodi as being falsely reported on the…
CHELSEA FC SACKS FRANK LAMPARD AS COACH
Posted on: 25th Jan. 2021 at 2:07PM Despite its victory yesterday over Luton Town, Chelsea FC has sacked Frank Lampard as coach of the Blues. Making the announcement on Monday through its official website, the club management…
GODFATHERISM IS NOT SO BAD- NIGERIA'S YOUTH AND SPORTS MINISTER
Posted on: 23rd Jan. 2021 at 10:49PM Sunday Dare, Minister of Youths and Sports Development has said that godfatherism is not a bad thing as far as competence is not sacrificed for it. Dare on Thursday said…
LAMIDO ACCUSES APC FOR DISUNITY IN THE COUNTRY BY MARY ABAZUO
Posted on: 23rd Jan. 2021 at 10:37PM The one time governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido had indicted the All Progressive Congress (APC) to be the cause of disunity among the several tribes of Nigeria since Buhari's…
BREAKING NEWS: LARRY KING DIES AT 87
Posted on: 23rd Jan. 2021 at 3:52PM Larry King, legendary Talkshow host has died after being hospitqlized due to Covid-19 complications. He was 87. His Media outfit made this announcement today in a long tweet which says:…
BREAKING NEWS: TWITTER PERMANENTLY SUSPENDS DONALD TRUMP'S HANDLE
Posted on: 9th Jan. 2021 at 2:25AM Owner of the social media platform, Twitter has announced the permanent suspension of President Donald Trump's Twitter handle, @realDonaldTrump, citing fear of further incitement to violence. The company said this…
RENUE, DAUGHTER OF PASTOR FEMI GIWA-AMU COMMITS SUICIDE
Posted on: 29th Dec. 2020 at 12:02AM A young lady called Renua, the daughter of a lawyer and Pastor known as Femi Giwa-Amu has committed suicide on Saturday. Many are speculating that from her suicide note which…
ABDUCTED KANKARA SCHOOL BOYS REGAIN FREEDOM
Posted on: 17th Dec. 2020 at 3:50PM After six days of their abduction, the 333 students kidnapped by bandits at the Government Science Secondary School in Kankara have been released, according report from government quarters. This came…
BREAKING NEWS: BANDITS KIDNAP OVER 300 STUDENTS IN KATSINA STATE
Posted on: 12th Dec. 2020 at 2:20PM Reports have it that yesterday night, bandits stormed Government Science Secondary School in Kankara LGA, Katsina State and kidnapped over 300 students from their dormitories. According to one source, “the…
FRANCE'S FORMER PRESIDENT VALERY GISCARD D’ESTAING DIES AT 94
Posted on: 3rd Dec. 2020 at 2:39PM Valery Giscard d’Estaing, the former President of France reportedly died yesterday of heart complications at the age of 94. Giscard d’Estaing was born on Feb. 2, 1926 in Koblenz, Germany.…
JUST IN: FOOTBALL LEGEND DIEGO MARADONA IS DEAD
Posted on: 25th Nov. 2020 at 6:06PM World football Legend and Argentine soccer hero, Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60. Maradona is adjudged the best and most charismatic footballer player in time. His death…
"WHY WE INITIALLY DENIED SOLDIERS WERE AT LEKKI TOLLGATE" - ARMY COMMANDER
Posted on: 24th Nov. 2020 at 1:02PM Brigadier-General Taiwo, of the 81 Military Intelligence Brigade, has given reasons for the initial denial that the Nigerian Army was involved in the Lekki tollgate shooting on October 20, where…
LEKKI TOLLGATE KILLING: LAI MOHAMMED WRITES CNN HEADQUARTERS ON REPORT
Posted on: 24th Nov. 2020 at 10:30AM 23 Nov. 2020 Mr. Jonathan Hawkins VP, Communications CNN Centre Atlanta, Georgia U.S. RE: HOW A BLOODY NIGHT OF BULLETS QUASHED A YOUNG PROTEST MOVEMENT Our attention has been drawn…
BREAKING: DONALD TRUMP JR TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID19
Posted on: 21st Nov. 2020 at 12:46AM Son of US President, Donald Trump Jr has tested positive for Corona virus and has been "quarantining out at his cabin since the result" since the start of the week.…
SHOOTING AT THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, GBAJABIAMILA SPEAKS
Posted on: 20th Nov. 2020 at 9:11AM A horrible incident has taken place. This evening as I left the national assembly, I stopped as usual to exchange pleasantries with the newspaper vendors at the corner. Many of…
THE HEIR TO THE THRONE OF ODUDUWA IS BORN - OONI'S PALACE
Posted on: 18th Nov. 2020 at 12:38PM This is to officially inform the general public that The Almighty Olodumare has blessed the House Oduduwa with a crown Prince as our mother Yeyeluwa, Olori Silekunola Naomi Ogunwusi gave…
VIOLENCE: IGBO YOUTH PROFESSIONALS CALL ON ISRAEL AND UK TO WARN NNAMDI KANU
Posted on: 15th Nov. 2020 at 6:50PM A group of Igbo Youth Professionals have called on the States of Israel and the United Kingdom to rein in on IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, whose inciting comments they…
"NIGERIA GOVERNMENT WANTS TO KILL ME WITHIN 24 HOURS" - SOWORE
Posted on: 12th Nov. 2020 at 6:08PM Former Presidential Candidate in the 2019 election and the convener of #RevolutionNow campaign, Omoyele Sowore, has raised an alarm that the Nigerian government is planning to arrest him or have…
"NIGERIA GOVERNMENT WANTS TO KILL ME WITHIN 24 HOURS" - SOWORE
Posted on: 12th Nov. 2020 at 6:08PM Former Presidential Candidate in the 2019 election and the convener of #RevolutionNow campaign, Omoyele Sowore, has raised an alarm that the Nigerian government is planning to arrest him or have…
BREAKING NEWS: EX GHANAIAN PRESIDENT JERRY RAWLINGS IS DEAD
Posted on: 12th Nov. 2020 at 2:26PM Former President of Ghana, Jerry John Rawlings has died on Thursday morning of Covid19 related illness. It was reported that he took I'll shortly after burying his mother who died…
FORMER KADUNA STATE GOVERNOR, BALARABE MUSA DIES AT 84
Posted on: 11th Nov. 2020 at 4:08PM Former Kaduna State Governor, Alh. Balarabe Musa has died at the age of 84. This was made public by his political associate and one-time member of the National Assembly, Senator…
DR BEN CARSON TESTS POSITIVE FOR CORONA VIRUS
Posted on: 9th Nov. 2020 at 6:45PM Dr. Ben Carson, Trump's secretary of Housing and Urban Development has tested positive for COVID-19. This comes days after White House chief of staff, Mark Meadows, was also confirmed to…
BOKO HARAM FUNDING: 6 NIGERIANS IN DUBAI ARRESTED, CONVICTED AS SPONSORS OF BOKO HARAM
Posted on: 9th Nov. 2020 at 2:12PM Daily Trust has claimed an exclusive report on arrested sponsors of Boko Haram sponsors arrested and convicted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2019. The issue of finding the…
FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT-ELECT JOE BIDEN
Posted on: 9th Nov. 2020 at 7:41AM "I just talked to the President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden. I extended my warm congratulations and thanked him for the patriotic message he delivered last night. I also…
BREAKING NEWS: JOE BIDEN DECLARED PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE US
Posted on: 7th Nov. 2020 at 5:52PM The Presidential Candidate of the Democratic party, Joe Biden has been declared winner of the 2020 Presidential Election. This was made known some minutes ago after the key states in…
PROF LENKABULA APPOINTED VICE CHANCELLOR OF UNISA
Posted on: 7th Nov. 2020 at 8:26AM University of South Africa now has a new Vice Chancellor and Principal. She's Professor Puleng LenkaBula
DEAD MAN WINS ELECTION IN AMERICA
Posted on: 4th Nov. 2020 at 7:20PM Yesterday's result in the on going US elections shows a 55 year old Republican who died of covid19 last month won in the US elections as North Dakota state legislative…
US ELITE COMMANDOS RESCUE AMERICAN CITIZEN IN NORTHERN NIGERIA- PENTAGON
Posted on: 31st Oct. 2020 at 6:39PM "U.S. forces conducted a hostage rescue operation during the early hours of 31 October in Northern Nigeria to recover an American citizen held hostage by a group of armed men.…
BREAKING NEWS: LAGOS ANNOUNCES NEW CURFEW TIME
Posted on: 30th Oct. 2020 at 5:40PM The Lagos State Government has reviewed and relaxed the ongoing curfew in the state following the break down of law and order in the past days as a result of…
"I SINCERELY APOLOGIZE FOR ADDRESSING THE YOUTH AS “CHILDREN” - DESMOND ELLIOT APOLOGIZES
Posted on: 29th Oct. 2020 at 7:39PM I have read your honest feedback& suggestions& I sincerely apologize for addressing the youth as “Children” I did not mean to be insensitive with this, it was borne out of…
JUST IN: NIGERIA'S NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA IS NEW WTO DG
Posted on: 28th Oct. 2020 at 2:53PM Nigerias former finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has won the race for the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). She got 104 votes from 164 member countries defeating Yoo Myung-Hee,…
"YOU ARE MAD", FATHER MBAKA SAYS TO THOSE WHO WANT TO KILL HIM
Posted on: 27th Oct. 2020 at 11:40PM Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka has responded to the group of people who were said to to looking for him as demonstrators and hoodlums were rampaging. News had gone round that…
SENATOR DINO MELAYE SAYS THUGS FROM GOVERNMENT HOUSE HEADING TO HIS HOUSE
Posted on: 27th Oct. 2020 at 3:48PM Former Senator representing Kogi West Mr Dino Melaye has raised an alarm that thugs from Kogi Government House are heading to his hometown to attack him. He made this know…
LEKKI SHOOTING: WHAT GOV SANWOOLU SAID ON CNN INTERVIEW
Posted on: 27th Oct. 2020 at 10:13AM Governor of Lagos State, Babajide SanwoOlu granted CNN's Becker Anderson an interview on the Lekki Toll Gate shootings by men allegedly from the Nigerian Army. Among other things, he said…
NNAMDI KANU CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR BURNING TINUBU'S ASSETS IN LAGOS
Posted on: 22nd Oct. 2020 at 6:28AM The Supreme Leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has claimed responsibility for somenof the Parsons that occured in Lagos, particularly, the burning of the Orietal Hotel…
ENDSARS PROTESTERS SHOT AT LEKKI TOLL GATE LAGOS
Posted on: 20th Oct. 2020 at 10:49PM Endsars protesters at Lekki Toll gate Lagos have reported that armed security agents have shot at peaceful protesters who gathered at their usual venue today. Several people have been reported…
BREAKING NEWS: LAGOS GOV IMPOSES 24 HOUR CURFEW
Posted on: 20th Oct. 2020 at 12:24PM Dear Lagosians, I have watched with shock how what began as a peaceful #EndSARS protest has degenerated into a monster that is threatening the well-being of our society. Lives and…
BREAKING NEWS: EDO GOVERNMENT IMPOSES 24 HOUR CURFEW
Posted on: 19th Oct. 2020 at 12:35PM Gov Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has imposed a 24 hour curfew on residents of the state following the jail break at the Prisons on Sapele Road which was allegedly…
NIGERIA POLICE TO START TRAINING SWAT TEAM ON MONDAY
Posted on: 18th Oct. 2020 at 11:08PM The Police Inspector of Police has announced that the training of thr newly set up crime fighting unit, SWAT would commence on monday 19th of September 202. Frank Mba, force…
APC DELTA STATE DEFENDS LAURETTA ONOCHIE ON NOMINATION AS INEC COMMISSIONER
Posted on: 16th Oct. 2020 at 4:27PM Delta APC: Lauretta Onochie, Not A Card Carrying Member Of APC When lie is constantly told without being challenged, it begins to wear the garb of truth. It is on…
ENDSARS: DEFUNCT SARS TO REPORT AT THE FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA
Posted on: 14th Oct. 2020 at 7:25AM PRESS RELEASE IGP ORDERS ALL DEFUNCT SARS PERSONNEL TO REPORT AT THE FORCE HEADQUARTERS FOR DEBRIEFING, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION • New Tactical Team to Commence Training Next Week The…
PRESS: PRESIDENTIAL PANEL ON POLICE REFORMS SWINGS INTO ACTION, OKAYS 5-POINT DEMAND OF PROTESTERS
Posted on: 13th Oct. 2020 at 4:47PM Following directives by President Muhammadu Buhari on dissolution of Special Anti-Robbery Squad and immediate response to yearnings of citizens, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, convened a meeting with…
RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT BANS #ENDSARS PROTESTS
Posted on: 13th Oct. 2020 at 6:29AM Governor Wike of Rivers State has banned physical protest in support of #Endsars. He made this known yesterday through his commissioner for information, Paulinus Nsirim. Following the clash between Surulere…
ONDO2020: AKEREDOLU REELECTED GOVERNOR OF ONDO STATE
Posted on: 11th Oct. 2020 at 5:22PM Gov Rotimi Akeredolu has been reelected Governor of Ondo State as announced by INEC Returning officer. Akeredolu won 15 out of 18 LGAs under All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket. Eyitayo…
BREAKING NEWS: ANOTHER GAS EXPLOSION IN LAGOS
Posted on: 8th Oct. 2020 at 9:41AM Residents of Baruwa in Ipaja Area of Lagos this morning were woken up by sound of gas explosion. Eye witnesses say the explosion has destroyed many properties, vehicles and cars…
19 YEAR OLD APPOINTED MINISTER IN RWANDA
Posted on: 7th Oct. 2020 at 12:15PM Rwandan President, Paul Kigame, has appointed one Patrick Nkuriza, a 19 year old boy as Minister of New Technologies and Development. Patrick Nkuriza, becomes tthe youngest Minister of Kigame's Cabinet.…
SARS VICTIM ALIVE - NOT SHOT BUT FELL FROM POLICE VEHICLE - KEYAMO
Posted on: 5th Oct. 2020 at 11:46PM Junior Minister of Labour and Productivity, Festus Keyamo, said from his findings, the recent victim of police brutality in Delta State which has led to further cry to #EndSars, was…
BLACKFACE LAMBASTS WIZKID FOR INSULTING BUHARI OVER TRUMP
Posted on: 5th Oct. 2020 at 5:44PM Last week, pop music star, Wizkid queried President Muhammadu Buhari for wishing US President to get well soon after Trump had contracted the deadly Corona virus. In the tweets Wizkid…
DOROTHY OF BBNAIJA HOSPITALIZED
Posted on: 2nd Oct. 2020 at 3:17PM Dorothy, the first runner up winner of the just concluded BBNaija 2020 reality show has been reportedly rushed to the hospital. This was made known from a tweet by her…
BREAKING NEWS: PRESIDENT TRUMP AND WIFE INFECTED WITH COVID-19
Posted on: 2nd Oct. 2020 at 7:22AM President Donald Trump has announced early friday morning that he and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for coronavirus. Trump tweeted: Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We…
BREAKING NEWS - OLORI NAOMI, WIFE OF OONI OF IFE GIVES BIRTH
Posted on: 30th Sep. 2020 at 1:19PM The Wife of Ooni of Ife, Evangelist (Olori) Naomi Ogunwusi, has given birth to her first child for the King According to a reliable source close to the family, it's…
FEMI FANI KAYODE REFUTES RUMOUR OF NEW WIFE-TO-BE
Posted on: 29th Sep. 2020 at 6:53PM Few days after his marriage to his fourth wife hit the rock, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode was seen in a photo with one Halima Yusuf and rumours went round that he…
ONE KILLED, 7 KIDNAPPED IN KEBBI STATE
Posted on: 29th Sep. 2020 at 6:03PM Armed Bandits have raided a community in Kebbi State leading to the killing of one person and seven others kidnaped. The bandits on Sunday invaded Wasagu town in Danko Wasagu…
FLOOD RAVAGES HOUSES, ROADS AND RICE FARMS IN JIGAWA STATE
Posted on: 29th Sep. 2020 at 5:50PM Heavy rains have caused massive flooding in Hadejia, Jigawa state which reportedly washed away roads and over 100,000 acres of rice farm. Lives and Livestock were also lost. Mallam Yakubu…
BREAKING NEWS - GAS TANKER EXPLODES IN IJU-ISHAGA, LAGOS
Posted on: 24th Sep. 2020 at 5:26PM A gas Tanker has reportedly exploded in the Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos State, leaving many injured and several vehicles totally damage. Many properties around the vicinity are also burnt .…
A 26 YEAR OLD CAMEROONIAN KILLS HER TWO CHILDREN TO MAKE A MEAL
Posted on: 24th Sep. 2020 at 2:12PM A 26-year-old woman from Cameroon kills her two children and uses them to prepare a meal. Her name is Salamatou and lives in Badjengo — commune of Pitoa — Department…
NAF IMMORTALIZES LATE FIRST COMBAT HELICOPTER PILOT FLYING OFFICER TOLULOPE AROTILE
Posted on: 23rd Sep. 2020 at 1:23PM In fulfillment of its promise to honour the memory of Nigeria's first female combat helicopter pilot for her invaluable contributions to the fight against armed banditry and other criminal activities…
JESUS ARRESTED BY RUSSIAN SECURITY
Posted on: 23rd Sep. 2020 at 11:38AM The Russian Security Forces have arrested Jesus of Siberia, a cult leader who claims to be Jesus Christ. reincarnate and has a large followership who live austere lives in a…
OBASEKI WINS EDO GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION 2020
Posted on: 20th Sep. 2020 at 5:53PM The incumbent governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has been reelected for a second term under the People's Democratic Party, PDP. According to INEC official statement through Johnson Alalibo, the…
FEMI FANI-KAYODE AND WIFE ALLEGEDLY SEPARATE DUE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Posted on: 17th Sep. 2020 at 12:50PM Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode and his Ex-Beauty Queen Wife, Precious, have allegedly gone their separate ways due to what the wife called domestic violence and issues related to…
BREAKING NEWS: YAHAYA BELLO WINS AT THE SUPREME COURT, HIS VICTORY UPHELD
Posted on: 31st Aug. 2020 at 11:11AM The Supreme Court on Monday has upheld the victory of the Kogi APC candidate Yahaya Bello as the governor of Kogi State having won the November 16 Kogi election. The…
FEMI FANI-KAYODE APOLOGIZES FOR CALLING JOURNALIST STUPID
Posted on: 26th Aug. 2020 at 4:49PM Public and Media outrage had followed the insult meted on Daily Trust journalist, Eyo Charles, by Former Aviation minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode during a press briefing after his Tour of…
TUNJI OJO STEPS DOWN AS PROBE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
Posted on: 20th Jul. 2020 at 11:49AM Chairman, NDDC probe committee, Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has stepped from chairing the panel. He made the announcement a few minutes ago after giving his opening speech. He explained that he…
PRESS RELEASE: PRELIMINARY REPORT ON THE DEATH OF FLYING OFFICER TOLULOPE AROTILE
Posted on: 19th Jul. 2020 at 7:10PM PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REPORT ON THE DEATH OF FLYING OFFICER TOLULOPE AROTILE 1. On 14 July 2020, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), and indeed the entire Nation, was thrown into mourning…
NIGERIA'S MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS IS COVID19 POSITIVE
Posted on: 19th Jul. 2020 at 5:29PM Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has confirmed in a tweet today that he tested positive Corona virus. His statement says, “Did my fourth COVID-19 test yesterday at the…
KING OF IDUMUJE UGBOKO ABDUCTED
Posted on: 18th Jul. 2020 at 11:29AM The King of Idumuje Ugboko, His Royal Highness, King Chukwunonso Nwoko has been abducted. According to the wife of the King, Queen Dumebi, at 1.30 a.m Saturday, about 15 vehicles…
LATE GOKADA FOUNDER'S FORMER AIDE ARRESTED FOR HIS MURDER
Posted on: 17th Jul. 2020 at 7:17PM 21-year old Tyrese Devon Haspil has been arrested on Friday in connection with the murder of founder and CEO of Gokada, Fahil Saleh. The suspect, a former Assistant to late Fahim had…
GOV. WIKE RESCUES JOY NUNIEH FROM POLICE IN PORT HARCOURT
Posted on: 16th Jul. 2020 at 3:01PM The governor of Rivers State, Nysome Wike has pushed his way into the Port Harcourt residence of the embattled former Managing Director of the NDDC, Joy Nunieh to rescue her…
FOUNDER OF GOKADA FOUND DEAD IN NEW YORK HOME
Posted on: 15th Jul. 2020 at 9:34AM The founder of Gokada, Fahim Saleh, has been found dead on Tuesday in his Manhattan home in the US with his body mutilated. The 33-year-old technology entrepreneur is said to…
NELSON MANDELA'S DAUGHTER, ZINDZI DIES AT 59
Posted on: 13th Jul. 2020 at 6:53PM Her death was announced this morning by her family and the South African government, Zindzi Mandela, daughter of Nelson Mandela, the late anti-apartheid activist and South African liberation hero with…
24 PEOPLE KILLED IN ZANGO KATAF BY SUSPECTED HERDSMEN
Posted on: 13th Jul. 2020 at 5:43PM Reports according to the people of Southern Kaduna say that not less than 24 people were killed over this weekend by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The National PRO of Southern Kaduna Peoples…
JUST IN: PRESIDENT BUHARI SUSPENDS IBRAHIM MAGU AS EFCC CHAIRMAN
Posted on: 7th Jul. 2020 at 3:19PM Report reaching us just now has it that the Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has been suspended by President Muhammadu Buhari over allegations of corruption and insubordination. Magu…
IBRAHIM MAGU NOT ARRESTED, SAYS DEPARTMENT OF STATE SECURITY
Posted on: 6th Jul. 2020 at 5:23PM The DSS has denied the arrest of EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu as widely reported in some media. Earlier in the day, Sahara Reports, an online news media had reported that …
EFCC CHAIRMAN IBRAHIM MAGU ARRESTED BY STATE SECURITY
Posted on: 6th Jul. 2020 at 4:54PM According to breaking news by Sahara Reporters posted Monday afternoon, the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has been arrested by men of the…
OHANEZE NDIGBO ELDERS EXCOMMUNICATES FORMER PRESIDENT, SPITS FIRE
Posted on: 4th Jul. 2020 at 8:01PM The elders' council of Ohaneze Ndigbo Lagos state has banished it's former President Chief John Uche indefinitely following what they described as a direct plot to tarnish the good image and…
GODWIN OBASEKI CLINCHES PDP TICKET FOR EDO2020
Posted on: 26th Jun. 2020 at 12:20AM The incumbent governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has won the PDP Primary held on Thursday and is now the Gubernatorial candidate for the Party in Edo elections slated for September…
LIVERPOOL CROWNED PREMIERSHIP CHAMPION
Posted on: 25th Jun. 2020 at 11:58PM Following Manchester City's defeat today by Chelsea, Liverpool FC has become the Champion of the English Premier League after 30 years striving. Pulisic and Wilian scored the two goals for…
BREAKING NEWS: EX OYO STATE GOV. AJIMOBI IS DEAD
Posted on: 25th Jun. 2020 at 4:57PM The former governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi is dead. after battling the deadly coronavirus for weeks on life support. He was 70 years old. Abiodun Ajimobi was the immediate…
FOX NEWS JUST RIPPED ME OFF WITH LIES - DONALD TRUMP
Posted on: 25th Jun. 2020 at 4:38PM US President, Donald Trump has just accused Fox News Channel of ripping him off with lies. He said so in his most recent Tweet: "A FoxNews commentator just ripped me…
HUSHPUPPI, WOODBERRY AND 10 CYBERCRIMINALS IN DUBAI POLICE NET
Posted on: 25th Jun. 2020 at 4:04PM Suspected Cyber Criminals, Ramoni Igbalode better known as Hushpuppi, Olalekan Jacob Ponle known as Woodberry, and ten others have been arrested by Dubai Police for money laundering and online fraud.…
GHANA TO REBUILD DEMOLISHED NIGERIA HIGH COMMISSION GUEST HOUSE
Posted on: 25th Jun. 2020 at 3:07PM The Ghanaian government has agreed to rebuild the part of the Nigerian High Commission in Ghana demolished by "unknown gunmen" on Friday last week invaded the premises of the High Commission…
BREAKING: PRESIDENT BUHARI DISSOLVES A P C NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE, APPROVES EDO PRIMARIES
Posted on: 25th Jun. 2020 at 2:31PM President Muhammadu Buhari has today dissolved the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressive Party (APC). This decision was taken during the virtual NEC meeting withheld around 12 noon…
BOLA TINUBU SPEAKS ON CRISES ROCKING THE ALL PROGRESSIVE CONGRESS
Posted on: 24th Jun. 2020 at 4:50PM There is no doubt that the All Progressive Congress is currently rocked by a myriad of crises, the latest being the Edo and Ondo Gubernatorial elections which have seen the…
Man In Imo State Allegedly Killed By Fulani Herdsmen
Posted on: 23rd Jun. 2020 at 12:43AMAnother dead body was found yesterday on an untarred road in Ihube area of Umunnem Ihukwu Mere.
According to John Okoye who returned from the village and reported this news…
Ize-iyamu Wins A P C Primary, Becomes Flag Bearer For The Party
Posted on: 23rd Jun. 2020 at 12:11AMYesterday, the APC conducted its Primary for the Edo State Gubernatorial elections where Osagie Ize-Iyamu was declared the winner and now flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in…
Just In: Nigerian-based American Broadcaster Dan Foster Is Dead
Posted on: 17th Jun. 2020 at 5:21PMVeteran Broadcaster/DJ Dan Foster has reportedly died this afternoon in Lagos.
The death of the American, baritone OAP is attributed to COVID-19 related complications.
More Details expected soon.
Daniel 'Dan'…
Lagos State Suspends Reopening Of Churches And Mosques Indefinitely
Posted on: 16th Jun. 2020 at 6:51PMThe Lagos State Government has announced the suspension of Reopening of Churches and Mosques in the State earlier scheduled for June 19 and 21, 2020.
This is not unconnected with…
Nigeria Records 403 New Cases Of Corona Virus
Posted on: 15th Jun. 2020 at 1:20AMThe NCDC has announced that 403 new cases of the coronavirus in Nigeria have been recorded.
In today's test results, Gombe tops the list as it records 73 new cases.…
Shooting At Aso Rock Presidential Villa
Posted on: 15th Jun. 2020 at 12:44AMIn response to the shooting at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Thursday, the spokesperson of the President on media and publicity, Garba Shehu has denied that President Buhari is in any…
Ibidunni, Wife Of Pastor Ighodalo Dies
Posted on: 15th Jun. 2020 at 12:10AMEx-Beauty Queen, model and wife of Pastor Ighodalo of Trinity House Church, Mrs Ibidunni Ighodalo has passed on Sunday afternoon.
The pastor confirmed this news Sunday afternoon while officiating at…
Gov Godwin Obaseki Disqualified From A P C Primaries
Posted on: 12th Jun. 2020 at 4:45PMThe screening team committee of the APC has disqualified the incumbent Gov of Edo State, Gov Godwin Obaseki and two other aspirants from contesting in the coming party's Primary Elections…
OWNER OF CHUKS SUPERMARKETS IN LOKOJA SHOT BY ROBBERS
Posted on: 11th Jun. 2020 at 5:08PM Mr Nicholas Ofodile, owner of the popular chain of Chuks Supermarket in Lokoja, Kogi State has been gunned down by high way robbers. The incidence which happened yesterday along Gegu-Kotonkarfe Express…
Breaking News: Justice Monica Dongban-mensem Confirmed As Appeal Court President
Posted on: 11th Jun. 2020 at 4:42PMJustice Monica Dongban-Mensem has just been confirmed as the President of the Court of Appeal today after acting in that capacity since the retirement of her predecessor, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa…
Bauchi Governor Accuses Ben Ayade Of Hiding Corona Virus Cases In Cross Rivers State
Posted on: 11th Jun. 2020 at 3:58PMThe Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has indirectly accused his counterpart in Cross Rivers State, Ben Ayade of hiding the true situation of the COVID-19 cases in his state.
He…
Bandits Kill 36 People In President Buhari's State
Posted on: 11th Jun. 2020 at 3:00PMBala Ado Faskari, Chairman of Faskari Local government Area today on TVC said Bandits have killed 36 people in Faskari and Dandume Local Government Area this morning.
He said these bandits always…
Burundi President Dies Of Heart Attack
Posted on: 9th Jun. 2020 at 11:28PMThe 55-year old President of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza has passed on.
The Government made the announcement on Tuesday evening while stating cause of death as "heart attack".
Nkuruziza died barely…
Churches, Mosque Cannot Open Yet In Lagos
Posted on: 3rd Jun. 2020 at 7:16AMThe FG had lifted the ban on gathering in places of worship. While announcing the lift during a PTF national briefing, The Secretary to the Federal Government said it is…
Majek Fashek Has Disappeared (dead)
Posted on: 2nd Jun. 2020 at 6:59AMVeteran Reggae musician Majek Fashek has passed on.
According to Monica Swaida, a very close person to him, the music legend who had been battling some disease died today in…
Just In: Derek Chauvin Arrested 4 Days After Killing George Floyd
Posted on: 29th May. 2020 at 7:32PMFormer Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin has finally been arrested after four days of been shielded by the police.
Derek was seen in the viral video where he pressed his…
When The Looting Starts The Shooting Starts - Donald Trump
Posted on: 29th May. 2020 at 1:18PMThe heartless murder of George Floyd, a Black American living in Minneapolis earlier in the week has led to protest and fires in the city. Thousands, both whites and blacks…
Nigerians Beg Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy To Help A Sick And Depressed Cynthia Morgan Bounce Back
Posted on: 24th May. 2020 at 9:14AMTop Reggae Dancehall music sensation Cynthia Morgan, is trending on social media for the single reason that her fans want her back on stage. She has been off the music…
We Will Not Open Our Church Buildings, Pastor Donnie Mcclurkin Opposes Donald Trump
Posted on: 24th May. 2020 at 6:32AMAgainst logic and health workers' advice, President Donald Trump has asked churches, mosques and other places of worship to reopen immediately. He also said he would override any US Governor who…
Pastor Joshua Iginla Finally Marries His Mistress, Celebrates Birthday Today
Posted on: 21st May. 2020 at 12:50PMPastor Joshua Iginla, popularly called the Oracle Of God in his Church, the General Overseer of Champions Royal Assembly, Abuja, has finally married his mistress, after divorcing his wife, Yemisi.
…
Journalists, Health Workers, Others Exempted From Curfew And Lockdown Orders - Police Ig
Posted on: 20th May. 2020 at 12:32PMYesterday, many health workers and journalists were arrested by policemen carrying out the lockdown order in Lagos State against the directive of the President, Muhammadu Buhari who in his Nationwide…
Do Not Open Up The Economy Now, Segalink Warns
Posted on: 19th May. 2020 at 6:15PMMr Segun Awosanya, also known as Segalink of the Human Rights Activist and Social Critic, has warned the Federal Government against opening up the economy at this time. He said…
Allegation Of $10m Entirely False - Bill Gates
Posted on: 19th May. 2020 at 11:15AMCoalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) had accused Billionaire philantropists Bill and Melinda Gates of bribing the leadership of Nigeria's House of Representatives with the sum of $10m to pass the…
Pastor Chris' Tv Channel Sanctioned In The U K
Posted on: 18th May. 2020 at 7:09PMRegulatory authority for broadcasting in the United Kingdom, Ofcom, has sanctioned "Loveworld". a religious television channel owned by pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy for airing potentially harmful claims about…
Current Lockdown Phase To Continue For Two Weeks
Posted on: 18th May. 2020 at 6:09PMThe Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, through Boss Mustapha, has announced that the current phase of easing the lockdown will extend by another two weeks. He disclosed that this is the recommendation…
Jonathan Disowns Speech On Biafra And Niger Delta
Posted on: 17th May. 2020 at 10:57AMOnce again, Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has had the cause to refute a speech credited to him giving reasons why the people of the Niger Delta would…
Atiku Advises Buhari To Sell Off Nigeria's Assets And Cut Budget 2020 By 20%
Posted on: 17th May. 2020 at 12:22AMFormer Vice President of Nigeria during Obasanjo's administration and 2019 Election Presidential candidate for the People's Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has advised the Buhari-led Federal Government to reduce the…
Covid-19 Patient Gives Birth In Lagos Isolation Center
Posted on: 16th May. 2020 at 11:58PMA pregnant woman who has been receiving treatment at the Gbagada Isolation Center has given birth to a bouncing baby today, Saturday, May 16.
The governor of Lagos State today…
Nigerian Army Admits Killing 20-year Old Bala Rinji In Jos
Posted on: 14th May. 2020 at 12:31AMThe media officer of OPSH (Operation Safe Haven) in Plateau State, Major Ibrahim Shittu, on behalf of the Nigerian Army has admitted that the Army mistakenly killed the 20-year old…
Breaking News: Buhari Appoints 75-year Old Ibrahim Gambari As New Chief Of Staff
Posted on: 12th May. 2020 at 2:40PMPresident Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Prof Ibrahim Agboola Gambari as the new Chief of Staff.
Professor Agboola Gambari, from Kwara State, is a diplomat, a Former DG NIIA, former Minister for…
Nigeria Records 245 New Cases Of Covid-19, Lagos Has 76,
Posted on: 5th May. 2020 at 3:05AMThe lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja was eased yesterday the 4th of May 2020. Compliance to physical distancing was said to be very low. NCDC speculates that this would…
Central Bank Of Nigeria Asks Banks To Halt Plan To Sack Workers
Posted on: 4th May. 2020 at 2:00AMAs the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic bite hard on the economy, several companies are thinking of laying off some of their staff, the banks and other financial institutions inclusive.
In fact,…
Access Bank Denies Closing Down 340 Of Its Branches
Posted on: 3rd May. 2020 at 11:02PMAccess Bank Plc has debunked the news going around that it is shutting 340 branches nationwide.
The Media Relations officer, Mr Abdul Imoyo, the report on many social media platforms…
Press Briefing By Gov. Babajide Sanwo-olu On Work Resumption Tomorrow
Posted on: 3rd May. 2020 at 10:46PMBelow is the summary of Gov. Sanwoolu Babajide's new directives as the gradually easing off of the lockdown resumes tomorrow:
- Tomorrow no Civil Servant must resume tomorrow
-…
Just In: Former Speaker Hon. Ghali Na'abba Is Not Dead
Posted on: 1st May. 2020 at 12:18PMHon. Ghali Na'abba, the former House of Representatives Speaker has debunked the news making the rounds on some blogs that he is dead.
He wrote on his Facebook page in Hausa…
Chinese Men Arrested In Zamfara For Illegal Mining (video)
Posted on: 29th Apr. 2020 at 4:21PMMen of the Nigerian Security Forces have arrested some Chinese illegal miners in Zamfara State two days ago.
The Federal Government had banned mining activities in the state since 2019…
Raymond Dokpesi Jr Tests Positive For Covid-19
Posted on: 27th Apr. 2020 at 8:19PMMr Raymond Dokpesi, Jr, the son of the owner of DAAR Communications has reportedly tested positive for Coron Virus Disease,
He made this disclosure by himself in a short message…
Breaking News: Fire Guts Petrol Station In Lagos
Posted on: 27th Apr. 2020 at 3:28PMThe NNPC Fuel Station along College Road, Ifako Ijaiye in Lagos has been gutted by fire. A petrol tanker can still be seen in flame curring burning along with the building…
Covid-19 Cases In Nigeria Hits 1000 As 114 New Cases Emerged
Posted on: 25th Apr. 2020 at 10:02AMThe National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 114 new confirmed cases of #COVID19 as at 11:30 pm 24th April 2020, which brings it to a total of 1095…
Alert: Lagos Hospitals Exposed To Covid-19
Posted on: 22nd Apr. 2020 at 2:30PMLagos State Government has announced that 17 hospitals have been exposed to covid-19 patients.
The following hospitals have been exposed to Covid-19 cases in Lagos, Nigeria.
1. St Edwards Hospital,…
Buhari Pays Federal University Lecturers February, March Withheld Salaries
Posted on: 22nd Apr. 2020 at 1:19PMPresident Muhammadu Buhari yesterday approved the payment of Federal University Lecturers for the months of February and March salaries which had been withheld for non-compliance with the compulsory registration in the…
Nigeria Records Highest Cases In A Day, Lagos Has 59
Posted on: 22nd Apr. 2020 at 12:46PMThe National Center for Disease Control, NCDC has reported the highest record of cases in one day since the index case of the Corona Virus in Nigeria.
The record at…
Lagos To Relax Lock Down By Next Week - Gov Sanwoolu
Posted on: 21st Apr. 2020 at 5:00PMLagos State has been on lockdown for over three weeks now. This is to curtail the spread of COVID-19 and it seems to be paying off as no record of…
Aisha Buhari Sympathizes With Abba Kyari's Family
Posted on: 18th Apr. 2020 at 4:39PMNigeria's First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Buhari has sent her condolences to the family of Late Abba Kyari the former Chief of Staff to the President. She said on her twitter…
Breaking News: Abba Kyari Is Dead
Posted on: 18th Apr. 2020 at 1:20AMBuhari's Chief Of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari has passed on.
This was made known by Femi Adesina on his Twitter page. He also said details of his funeral will be…
Inec Building In Abuja Gutted By Fire
Posted on: 17th Apr. 2020 at 3:51PMA fire outbreak has been reported today, Friday about noontime at a section of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) complex in Abuja.
Mr Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, director of publicity and…
Pastor Who Defied Corona Virus Lock Down Order Dies Of The Disease
Posted on: 15th Apr. 2020 at 3:36PMWhen the effect of the COVID-19 began to escalate in the United States and the government had to effect a lockdown, one 66-year-old pastor and street musician had mocked that the…
Corona Virus Victims Having Sex Under Quarantine
Posted on: 15th Apr. 2020 at 1:58PMIt has been reported that victims of the COVID-19 in isolation in Uganda have started having sex with each other. This was made known by the Ministry of Health permanent…
Buhari Extends Lockdown By 14 Days
Posted on: 13th Apr. 2020 at 9:14PMWith the concerns that there is an increase in the number of people infected by the novel COVID-19, President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the restriction of movement in Lagos, Ogun States,…
Uk Prime Minister Now Discharged From Hospital
Posted on: 12th Apr. 2020 at 5:40PMBoris Johnson, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has now been discharged from the hospital having undergone treatment for the novel COVID-19.
Boris Johnson who tested positive and later…
Lockdown Remains Indefinitely - President Buhari
Posted on: 12th Apr. 2020 at 12:50AMPresident Muhammadu Buhari in his presidential address on Saturday has asked Nigerians to further remain at home combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is his brief address:
I…
Chinese Medical Team Arrive Nigeria
Posted on: 8th Apr. 2020 at 11:56PMIn an effort to help African countries fight the COVID-19 pandemic, China is sending medical teams to various countries by providing local health services across Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
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Press Release: Gov Ben Ayade Closes All Entry To Cross Rivers State And Suspends Lg Elections
Posted on: 24th Mar. 2020 at 8:19AMIn view of the reality of the Corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic, the state governor, His Excellency, Sir Ben Ayade, has issued the following directives:
1. All the entry points into…
First Corona Virus Death In Nigeria
Posted on: 23rd Mar. 2020 at 5:47PMThe former MD of PPMC Suleiman Achimugu is recorded as the first person in Nigeria to have died of corona virus.
The family said Mr Achimugu died of the virus…
Atiku's Son Tests Positive To Corona Virus
Posted on: 23rd Mar. 2020 at 6:19AMThe former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential Candidate of the PDP in the 2019 election, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku has announced that his son has tested positive to the pandemic…
Breaking News: 10 New Cases Of Covid-19 In Nigeria
Posted on: 21st Mar. 2020 at 4:12PMThe Federal Ministry of Health has announced 10 new victims of the deadly Corona Virus in Nigeria.
Three of those cases are in Abuja the Capital city while seven are…
Senator Ben Bruce Loses Wife To Cancer
Posted on: 20th Mar. 2020 at 10:01AMThe Chairman of Silverbird Television and one-time senator of Nigeria, Senator Ben Bruce has announced the loss of his wife who had been battling cancer for some time.
In his…
Lagos Records 4 New Cases Of Corona Virus
Posted on: 20th Mar. 2020 at 9:08AMFour new cases of the deadly Corona Virus have been recorded in Lagos State.
This was made known by Professor Akin Abayomi, the Lagos Commissioner for Health who also confirmed in…
Lagos State Closes Schools On Monday, Bans Church And Mosques Services With 50 People
Posted on: 19th Mar. 2020 at 9:48AMThe Lagos State Government has banned any gathering of 50 people and above, including Mosques and Churches. This is in line with its action plan to fight the spread of…
5 New Cases Of Covid-19 In Nigeria, Total 8
Posted on: 18th Mar. 2020 at 12:42PMThe Federal Ministry of Health has announced on its twitter page that 5 more cases of the novel coronavirus have been discovered in Nigeria as the ministry and NCDC intensifies…
Nigeria Bans Flights From 13 Countries
Posted on: 18th Mar. 2020 at 11:41AMIn line with the recommendation of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the ban of flight operations from 13 countries with high spread…
Nysc Camp Closed Untimely Due To Covid-19 Precaution
Posted on: 18th Mar. 2020 at 11:13AMThis morning, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, said the NYSC Camps nationwide would be closed and members would be released to their various places of primary assignment.
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Gov Sanwoolu Visits Site Of Gas Explosion And Sets Up N2b Relief Fund
Posted on: 16th Mar. 2020 at 3:18PMLagos State Gov, Babajide Sanwo-Olu today visited the site of the Gas/Pipeline explosion which occurred yesterday morning at Abule Ado area of Amuwo Odofin LGA. He sympathized with those who…
Tom Hanks And Wife Infected With Corona Virus
Posted on: 12th Mar. 2020 at 11:01AMAmerican actor Tom Hanks and his wife have been quaratined in an Australian hospital after testing positive to Corona Virus.
According to sources, the couple while in Australia began…
Veteran Nollywood actor Kayode Odumosu better known as Pa Kasumu has died.
The Nollywood actor, popular with the Yoruba movies passed on yesterday at 66 after battling an illness which…
Court Finds Olise Metuh Guilty Of Money Laundering
Posted on: 25th Feb. 2020 at 2:14PM Olise Metuh, former PDP Publicity secretary has been found guilty of laundering N400 million, a fund he received from the National Security Adviser, which he claimed was at the directive…