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For the first time in the history of Lagos State, the citizenry witnessed a different scenario when the incumbent governor, Akinwumi Ambode, lost out in the primary conducted by his party, All Progressives Congress. Many were…

Ibukun Awosika is the first female Chairman, First Bank of Nigeria Limited. She is also the founder and CEO of The Chair Centre Group and the chairperson and promoter of After School Graduate Development Centre (AGDC), a social enterprise…

•I’m undeterred, says Cole The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Pastor Tonye Cole, and his team on ward-to-ward consultation narrowly escaped assassination at Bakana-Kalabari in…

Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of Lagos state, has described Aliko Dangote, billionaire businessman, as the best solution to public infrastructure. The governor said this at the commencement of the reconstruction of the…

Ex-governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, may withdraw support for the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, in the upcoming presidential election, an aide has claimed. Lamido was…

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun, Prince Dapo Abiodun has extended an olive branch to the incumbent Governor, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun, urging him to bury whatever differences existing…

Femi Otedola, chairman of Forte Oil, has endorsed Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state. Otedola made his endorsement known via a post on his Instagram…

Prominent Yoruba leaders have dispelled the assumption in some quarters that holders of Aare Ona Kakanfo title in Yorubaland don’t live long or die tragically. Speaking at separated interviews with TheLead Online, both the…

The monetary policy committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has rescheduled its meeting to Wednesday, November 21 and Thursday, November 22. According to a statement signed by Isaac Okorafor, CBN’s director,…

Olamide Adedeji, YBNL rapper, will host the 2018 edition of his annual concert at the EKO Hotel & Suites Convention Centre. The 2017 concert held at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, and while approximately 15,000…

Hyginus Omeje, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) sector commander in Lagos, says trucks and tankers parked on Apapa road has powerful Nigerians for support. Speaking to NAN on Saturday while assessing the area, Omeje…

Tunji Abayomi, an aggrieved senatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, has written to Rotimi Akeredolu, Governor of Ondo State, stating that he will defect from APC and contest for a seat in the…

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), will kick off his campaign for the 2019 polls with a launch of his policy document. The Atiku Presidential Campaign Organisation said this is in…

A psychiatrist has advised married women to have regular sex with their spouses in order to prevent depression and gain happiness. The Medical Director of Pinnacle Medical Services, Dr Maymunah Kadiri on Saturday gave the advice in…

A 38-year-old man, Ibrahim Kazeem, has blame his wife‘s constant demand for money for his decision to become an armed robber. According to TheNation, Kazeem, who is the leader of a four-man robbery gang, which specialized in beating…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will on Sunday lift ban on campaign for 2019 presidential and National Assembly elections slated for Feb. 16, 2019.A statement by Mr Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, INEC Director Of…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria has qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. They booked their place in the continent’s biggest football competition after securing a 1-1 draw against South Africa at the FNB Stadium,…

Rauf Aregbesola, outgoing governor of Osun state, says he has not received salary since he assumed office as governor. Aregbesola said this on Ogbeni Till Day Break, a monthly interactive programme he introduced after he…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Diaspora has concluded arrangements to garner massive support for the party’s Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to ensure victory in 2019 General Elections. The…

The crucial indicators of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) closed on a positive note on Friday with the market capitalisation rising by N70 billion or 0.60 per cent. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the market…

A Lagos  Police officer who is said to be the Station Officer at the Onilekere police station, Ikeja, reportedly led a robbery gang which robbed a Delta firm of N30m. While his name was withheld as detectives are still on the trail…

Dr Aina Ayoola, Medical Director, Massey Street Children’s Hospital, Lagos, has identified factors that could reduce risks in pregnancy at adulthood. He said that improved nutrition, vaccination and well developed physical…

Former Inspector-General of Police, and immediate past Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Mike Okiro, has been appointed Chairman, Board of Trustees, Progressives Network For Atiku a.k.a Atiku Must Win Congress.…

Media personality/sexual health advocate, Lolo Cynthia, recently had a sex education session with some students in Lagos state. She spoke to them about pregnancies, masturbation, virginity, sex for cash and consent. Cynthia shared some…