Malian Halima Cisse gives birth to nine babies in world record
A Malian woman Halima Cisse gave birth to nine babies on Tuesday – two more than doctors had detected inside her crowded womb. She joined a small pantheon of mothers of nonuplets.…
Soldiers move into Ikare Akoko over chieftaincy crisis
Soldiers have taken over Ikare Akoko community in Ondo State over leadership crisis that led to destruction of cars and houses. The recent crisis, which began on…
CBN should pay N100m Greenfield students’ ransom before it’s too late – Gumi
An Islamic cleric, Sheik Ahmad Gumi, on Tuesday urged government not to take the threat by the kidnappers of students of Greenfield University, Kaduna lightly. Gumi, who stated this in an interview with The PUNCH, said the…
Account for security votes you’re collecting – TUC tells governors
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has asked the 36 state governors to account for the usage of security votes they have been collecting all these years amidst rising insecurity in various…
BREAKING: Baba Ijesa risks life imprisonment as Lagos moves to file charges
Baba Ijesha, Nollywood actor, could be sentenced to life imprisonment as the Lagos government moves to charge him for sexual assault by penetration, among other…
To win a war, you must lose a battle
BY AYO AKANJI When one treats people with benevolence, justice, and righteousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders. ― Sun Tzu To win a war in…
War on terror: Buhari must mobilise military veterans to battlefield – Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has called the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to consider recalling retired military veterans in the battle against terrorism in…
Dangote Cement, Major Contributor to Senegal’s Economic Devt, says Envoy
Dangote Cement Plc’s huge investment has been described as one of the major contributors to the development of the Senegalese economy. Besides, the Cement plant…
‘We remain loyal to Buhari’ — Military warns soldiers, politicians against coup
The Nigerian military has warned politicians and military personnel against planning a coup. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in a statement on Tuesday by Onyema Nwachukwu, its spokesman, said its attention has been…
Woman Stripped Naked By Group Of Men, Cruelly Whipped, Muzzled And Filmed {video}
A horrific video shows a woman begging as she was subjected to extreme torture by a group of men. The woman was stripped naked, held down by at least four grown men and…
Shocker: 89 husbands battered by wives in Lagos
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said 89 husbands have reported battering by their wives in cases of domestic violence. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, WAPA,…
Why I dumped secular music – Chidinma
Nigerian singer Chidinma Ekile professionally known as Chidinma has opened up on the real reason she returned to gospel music. Chidinma who refers to herself as…
“Kogi is the safest state in Nigeria” – Yahaya Bello
Governor Yahaya Bello said Kogi remains the safest state in Nigeria despite the recent attack that claimed the life of a commissioner and the abduction of a local government area in the…
Nigerians set Twitter on fire as Bill Gate divorces wife
Reactions have thrilled the divorce announcement by the Microsoft founder, Bill Gate and his wife Melinda by Nigerians on Twitter. Some Nigerians…
PDP playing cheap politics with security challenges, says Lai Mohammed
Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is playing “cheap” politics with serious national issues. On Monday, Uche Secondus, PDP national chairman, had urged the federal…
JUST IN: Kidnapers free abducted Greenfield varsity student
Kidnappers of the students and a staff of Greenfield University, Kasarami, Kaduna have released one of the 17 students remaining in their custody. The bandits leader, Sani Idris…
Don’t kill abducted varsity students – PTA begs bandits
The national leadership of the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) on Tuesday appealed to abductors of the 17 students of the Greenfield University, Kaduna not to carry out their threat…
JUST IN: Lagos Assembly Suspends 3 Council Chairmen Over Alleged Disobedience
Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday suspended three local government council chairmen over alleged disregard for the guidelines governing their activities. The House said it can no longer continue…
Jose Mourinho Appointed Roma Coach
Former Tottenham Hotspur Manager, Jose Mourinho has been appointed as the new manager of Italian Seria A giants, AS Roma. The Former Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid manager, who has only been out of work for less…
Religious, political leaders working with external forces to overthrow Buhari – Presidency
The presidency says some “disgruntled religious and past political leaders” are working with “external forces” to overthrow the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The presidency said it has “unimpeachable…
House Of Reps Mandate IGP To Take Over Iniubong Umoren Murder Case
House of Representatives on Tuesday mandated the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Alkali Baba immediately commission and take over the investigation and prosecution of the suspect’s killers or Miss Iniubong Ephraim Umoren…
Nigeria’s visa policy worthy of emulation in Africa – Tanzanian envoy
The new Nigeria Visa Policy 2020 (NVP 2020) is worthy of emulation in Africa. Dr Benson Bana, Tanzanian High Commissioner to Nigeria, said this known on the sidelines of the Tanzania-Nigeria Tourism, Investment and…
APC has beaten PDP’s 16-year achievements, Yahaya Bello boasts
Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello on Tuesday boasted the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has performed beyond the 16-year achievement of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He stressed his…
Baba Ijesha: Yomi Fabiyi vows to lead protest against CCTV set-up
Nollywood actor and producer, Yomi Fabiyi has stated that he would hit the streets to lead a protest for prosecution of comedienne, Princess and other adults involved…