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Hajj: Sanwo-Olu to bid farewell to Lagos intending pilgrims on Sunday
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, will on Sunday bid farewell to the state’s contingents embarking on the holy pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare…
Why I held multiple wedding celebrations with Priscilla Ojo, by Juma Jux
Tanzanian singer Juma Jux has explained the reason behind his multiple wedding celebrations with Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo. According to Jux, he wanted to honour every significant location that shaped…
Owan leaders in Edo kick against Oshiomhole’s second-term endorsement
The socio-economic and cultural organisation of Owan sons and daughters of Edo State, Owan Conscience, has kicked against the purported second-term endorsement of the representative of Edo North Senatorial…
Police rescue 25 Ivorians from kidnappers, arrest eight suspects
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have rescued 25 Ivorian nationals from a cross-border kidnapping syndicate operating in Ogun State. The police also arrested eight suspects in connection with the…
NELFUND: Student unions warn tertiary institution heads against mismanagement
Student union bodies have issued a strong warning to vice-chancellors, rectors, and provosts of higher institutions over alleged lack of transparency and accountability in the disbursement of the Nigerian Education…
1,150 terrorists neutralised in North West operation in 17 months – NAF
The Nigerian Air Force and Army’s joint operations resulted in the neutralisation of over 1,150 terrorists and the destruction of 669 structures in the North West over 17 months, Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal…
PDP Senators ‘Agree To Join’ APC After Meeting Tinubu
Three Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Senators from Kebbi state have reportedly agreed to dump their party and join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The decision followed hours of meeting with President…
Too many political parties spoil governance… nothing wrong with a one-party state – Ganduje
Abdullahi Ganduje, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says there is nothing wrong with having…
Liverpool sad to lose Trent Alexander-Arnold but a new player will step up, says Slot
Liverpool boss Arne Slot said Friday everyone at the club is “disappointed” by Trent Alexander-Arnold’s decision to leave Anfield at the end of the season. The England right-back, whose contract expires in June,…
British-Nigerian art dealer Ochuko Ojiri pleads guilty to funding terrorism
A British-Nigerian art expert, Oghenochuko ‘Ochuko’ Ojiri who has appeared on the BBC’s Bargain Hunt has pleaded guilty in a terrorism financing case after failing to report a series of high-value art sales to a man…
Xabi Alonso to leave Bayer Leverkusen end of season
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso confirmed Friday he will leave the club at the end of the season, amid reports linking him to Spanish giants Real Madrid. Alonso said it was “the right moment” to announce the…
How I was almost burnt alive during EndSARS protest – Desmond Elliot
Nollywood actor-turned-lawmaker, Desmond Elliot has shared details of a harrowing experience during the 2020 EndSARS protests, revealing how he narrowly escaped an attack by unidentified assailants. Speaking in…
FG to repatriate 15,000 Nigerians stranded abroad
The federal government says discussions are ongoing on how 15,000 Nigerians stranded in Cameroon, Niger, Chad and other parts of the world will be returned to Nigeria in safety and dignity. Alhaji Tijani Ahmed,…
Alleged $1.04m Scam: Supreme Court revokes Ajudua’s bail, orders his remand
The Supreme Court, on Friday, revoked the bail that was granted to Lagos socialite, Fred Ajudua, who is facing trial over his alleged complicity in a $1.43m fraud. In a unanimous decision, a five-member panel of the…
Shadow govt isn’t rebellion – Pat Utomi defends initiative
Convener of the newly unveiled Big Tent Coalition Shadow Government, Professor Pat Utomi, has responded to critics, including those from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Federal Government, who have dismissed…
Arthur Eze to pay $10 million to regain oil blocks in Equatorial Guinea
Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze is under pressure in Malabo, as his influence in Equatorial Guinea continues to fade. Authorities there…
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s jet could fetch up to $78 million
In the world of luxury aviation, few aircraft hold the same prestige as the 2020 Bombardier Global. This particular jet, owned by Africa's…
Focus on governance, not political coalitions – Adebayo Tells Tinubu
The Presidential Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, says rather than worry about the planned coalition by opposition politicians, President Bola Tinubu should be…
Senior lawyer accuses Umahi of illegal land grab in Lagos
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mohammed Ndarani Mohammed, has accused Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, of unlawfully attempting to seize a legally acquired property in Lagos. In a statement, Ndarani, who is the…
FG Provides Update on Simon Ekpa’s Extradition from Finland
The Federal Government has given an update on efforts to extradite Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian citizen and former city councillor in Finland, to face charges in…
Foreign herdsmen responsible for most attacks in Plateau, Benue – Defence Headquarters
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has attributed the surge in violent attacks on farming communities in Plateau, Benue, and other parts of the country to foreign herders who exploit Nigeria’s porous borders. This…
Western Education Is Formality; Cannot Determine What You Ought To Be — Bauchi Governor Mohammed…
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has stirred controversy after declaring that Western education is merely a "formality" stating that formal schooling is not a requirement for success in life. The governor made…
Adesina, Onanuga and the matter of being better off
The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina, ruffled presidential feathers on Monday when he said in a speech during the 20th Anniversary dinner of the financial services company, Chapel…
NCAA slams penalty on Kenya Airways over Gloria Omisore, others
THE Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has sanctioned Kenya Airways over the cases of a Nigerian passenger, Gloria Omisore, and two others. In February, NCAA summoned Kenya Airways to its headquarters in Abuja…