Joe and Jill Biden report lower income in tax returns for 2020
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden reported a drop in income as they filed their tax returns for 2020 on Monday, marking a return to the normal practice of…
“I will win” – Princess breaks silence on Baba Ijesha’s bail
Nigerian comedienne cum actress Damilola Adekoya, popularly known as Princess, has reacted to report that Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, who allegedly…
Joshua-Fury fight doubtful as Wilder gets judgment against Fury
The 14 August fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is now in doubt, after a judge ruled that Fury complete his trilogy with Deontay Wilder. Wilder, beaten by Fury in February…
Ariana Grande weds Dalton Gomez secretly
American singer Ariana Grande has secretly married beau Dalton Gomez, a report by TMZ said. The 27-year-old singer was reported to have tied the knot with Gomez, 25, over…
Buhari salutes Professor Abubakar named as UCL dean
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Prof Ibrahim Abubakar, a British-Nigerian, who has just been appointed as the Dean of the University College, London (UCL) Faculty of…
Harry Kane gives exit notice to Tottenham – Reports
Multiple reports said Monday that Tottenham talisman Harry Kane has told the club he wants to leave this summer. Expectedly, a number of big-name rivals are circling to sign him.…
US arrests Lagos real estate guru, Abidemi Rufai ‘Ruffy’ over $350,000 fraud
A Lagos-based real estate merchant and former House of Representatives aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Abidemi Rufai, popularly known as ‘Ruffy’ has…
Lagos considering public holiday for traditional worshippers
Lagos State Government has said it is considering an official public holiday for traditional worshippers in the state. This was revealed at the ongoing press briefing addressed by both the Commissioner for…
Your meeting a jamboree, waste of time – APC mocks PDP governors
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum meeting held in Ibadan, was a waste of time, with no substance. Sen. John…
It’s a private issue – Reno Omokri speaks on ‘marriage scandal’
Reno Omokri, Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria from 2011-2015, said he has never had a child out of wedlock and will never do such. Omokri stated this on Monday while reacting to a…
NYSC FOUNDATION TO LAUNCH MORE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PLATFORMS
The NYSC Foundation is set to launch new Youth Empowerment initiatives in order to avail serving and ex-Corps Members of ample opportunities to utilise their talents and harness their potentials…
APC denies releasing timetable for congresses, Nat’l Convention
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied releasing timetable for its Congresses and National Convention. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary APC…
Presidency dissociates Osinbajo from 2023 campaign
The Presidency has dissociated Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) from a trending political campaign for 2023 presidential election. In a statement issued by Senior Special…
Nigeria need $2b annually to fund Armed Forces, says DHQ
Nigeria needs two billion dollars (about N826 billion) annually to fund its Armed Forces to effectively combat insecurity, the Defence Headquarters said in Abuja yesterday. The Director of Production, Defence…
Nigeria’s inflation rate slows to 18.12% in April — first decline in 20 months
The consumer price index, which measures the rate of change in the price of goods and services, dropped to 18.12 percent in April from 18.17 in March. The last time it dropped was in 2019 when it…
BREAKING: EFCC arrests ex-Kwara governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed
The immediate past Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, is presently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Sources stated that the former governor has been under interrogation for the past…
Reactions as Nnamdi Kanu slams Iheanacho, Ndidi
Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has slammed Kelechi Iheanacho, Wilfred Ndidi for celebrating with the Nigerian flag after Leicester…
54 Israeli fighter jets bomb Gaza, death toll mounts
Fifty four Israeli fighter jets hammered the Gaza Strip overnight Monday, after a week of violence between the Jewish state and Palestinian militants left more than…
Tribalism among lawmakers will make impeaching Buhari difficult -Rep
Sergius Ogun, lawmaker representing Esan north-east/south-east federal constituency of Edo state, says the national assembly will not garner enough signatures to effect the impeachment of the president. Owing to the…
Some political leaders using ethnicity to divide Nigeria to gain power – Poju Oyemade
Poju Oyemade, senior pastor of Covenant Christian Centre, says some political leaders who want power are behind the calls for secession. Speaking on Sunday at the Covenant Place, Lagos, Oyemade said contrary to the…
I became poorer as Imo governor – Okorocha
Senator Rochas Okorocha, representing Imo West Senatorial District, has said he became poorer after spending eight years as governor of Imo state. He denied…
Nigerian Rapper Yung6ix robbed in the U.S.
Nigerian hip-hop artist Onome Onokohwomo, also known as Yung6ix has shared a video clip of how his car was robbed in the United States of America. According…
Elon Musk bumps up Bitcoin again
Bitcoin rallied from three-month low on Monday in the wake of Tesla boss Elon Musk’s latest reassuring tweet about the carmaker’s bitcoin holdings. The…
Miss Mexico crowned Miss Universe
Andrea Meza, the 26 year-old Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe on Sunday in Florida, beating Brazilian and Peruvian finalists. She becomes the third Mexican…