15 dead in shooting at South Africa bar
At least 15 people have been shot dead in Orlando East tavern, Soweto township, South Africa. According toย , several more people are in critical condition at the hospital following the shooting.…
What a shame!: Nigerian Army tackles Femi Fani-Kayode
The Defence Headquarters has critisied Fani-Kayode over the allegations that the Department of State Security (DSS) informed the military about an impending attack on the Kuje Correctional Centre and a previous…
Daughter of Dos Santos demands autopsy on dad
A daughter of Angolaโs former president Jose Eduardo Dos Santos, who died Friday in Barcelona, has demanded the hospital retain his body for an autopsy following fears of foul play. Tchize dos Santos โhas…
Kuje Jailbreak: NCoS says inmates’ money intact, not stolen
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has refuted claims that detainees who fled the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, stole money from their fellow prisoners. Mr Abubakar Umar, the Service Public…
Oyetola will defeat Adeleke, Gov. Abiodun a bad leader – Primate Ayodele
The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, said Governor Gboyega Oyetola will defeat Senator Ademola Adeleke in the July 16 governorship election in Osun. The cleric disclosed…
Sri Lanka’s president to resign after crowd broke into his residence
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said he will step down from office after thousands of protesters stormed his house in massive protest. Hundreds of thousands descended on the capital Colombo,…
2023: After insulting Peter Obi, Kwankwaso woos Ndigbo
The New Nigeria Peopleโs Party (NNPP) on Saturday used its Id-el-kabir message to reiterate respect and the love of its presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for the Ndigbo people of Southeast Nigeria. The…
‘He’s an embarrassment to Rivers’ – Wike hits Buhari’s new minister…
Governor Nyesom Wike on Saturday condemned the selection of the Udi Odum who was sworn in as Minister of State for Environment by President Muhammadu Buhari last Wednesday as representative of Rivers…
Peter Obi not ordained to be Nigeria’s president – Primate Ayodele
The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, said the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, can move Nigeria forward but he is not ordained to be president. The…
Tinubu has settled for Muslim running mate, to inform Buhari today – Report
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has reportedly settled for a Muslim running mate. A highly-competent source in the Tinubu Campaign Organisation who…
Wike never wanted VP slot, says Lamido
A former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has said Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State made it clear that he was not interested in becoming the vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party…
Skye Bank: EFCC withdraws Tunde Ayeniโs N25.4bn case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has withdrawn the N25.4bn corruption case it filed against the Chairman of the defunct Skye Bank (now Polaris), Tunde Ayeni; and the Managing Director, Timothy…
Insecurity: More questions than answers
Tuesdayโs attack on the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, FCT, by the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP) terrorists was especially scary because of the escape of all the 64 Boko Haram prisoners…
Enter the ghettoโฆ donโt be afraid to die – Jesse Jagz tells Peter Obi
Jesse Jagz, the rapper, has urged Peter Obi to โenter the ghettoโ and seek local support. Obi, who is a former governor of Anambra, is running for president on the platform of the Labour Party (LP). Jagz made…
Why I want to be next Alaafin of Oyo โ Prince Ajibade Adeladan
Prince Dr. Ajibade Adedayo Adeladan is one of the frontline aspirants to the stool of the Alaafin of Oyo.…
Odumeje must pay cost of demolishing his church โ Soludo
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has stated that Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere (Odumeje) must pay the cost of demolishing a building in his church in Onitsha. Soludo, who spoke at the weekend, said there were…
Lagos sympathises with residents over flash flood in several areas
The Lagos State Government has sympathised with residents of the state over heavy flash flooding…
2023: Weโre Praying For Tinubu Not To Be Treated Like Abiola โ Ladoja
Rashidi Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, has urged Nigerians to keep praying for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, not to be treated like…
NCDC Raises Alarm As Nigeria Records 880 Fresh COVID Cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has raised the alarm over 880 fresh coronavirus infections reported in Nigeria from July 2 to 8, though with no fatalities. The NCDC disclosed via its official…
Southampton Deal: I Have Fulfilled A Lifelong Ambition, Says Joe Aribo
Super Eagles midfielder, Joe Aribo, said he has fulfilled a lifelong ambition to play in the Premier League after securing a move to Southampton from Rangers on Saturday. The Nigerian international scored 26…
Oprah Winfrey Loses Dad At 89
Legendary American talk show host, Oprah Winfrey, has lost her father at the age of 89 after battling cancer. The actress, producer, host and philanthropist via her verified Instagram account confirmed that…
APC senatorial tickets: INEC asks Lawan, Akpabio to seek redress in court
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asked persons aggrieved over the…
16 Die, 4 Rescued In Lagos Tragedies
At least 16 people, including a 56-year-old man, have died in two different incidents that occurred in Lagos on Sallah day. Ibrahim Farinloye, the public relations officer of the National Emergency…
Kagame hints at seeking fourth term as Rwandan president
Paul Kagame, the Rwandan president, has hinted at seeking a fourth term office in 2024. Kagame has been the leader of Rwanda since 1994 after his Patriotic Front Party helped to end the genocide in the…