Train derails in Kaduna
A train loaded with water pipes from Lagos to Zaria has derailed in Kaduna. It was gathered that no one was injured in the accident which occurred at about 5:50 pm…
PDP confirms talks with lawmakers “trapped in APC”
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership in the House of Representatives to stop whining over the decision of its…
No survivor in Lekki fatal accident: Seven youths dead
Seven youths have been killed in a fatal accident that occurred on Lekki-Epe Expressway on Saturday after a Lexus SUV ran into a truck. The incident reportedly occurred…
Nigerian football coach stabbed to death in London
The police in London are investigating the death of a 40-year-old Nigerian football coach after he was stabbed to death on a busy London street. Michael Olatunde Fadayomi, popularly known simply as Tunde,…
May Day: Benue workers beg Ortom to pay 72 month pension arrears
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Benue State Chapter, has appealed to Gov. Samuel Ortom to pay the 72 months pension arrears owed retired local…
Insurgency in Nigeria declined since 2015 – Fayemi
Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, says the insurgency in Nigeria has declined since President Muhammadu Buhari took over the wheels of governance in 2015. The ex-minister…
Dangote Cement to pay N40.39 bn in corporate tax
…ramps up production capacity to meet local demand Nigeria’s Dangote Cement Plc is expected to pay a total of N40.39 billion in…
Real estate firm sacks Baba Ijesha as ambassador
Matrix Homes & Properties Limited, a real estate and property firm, has fired Baba Ijesha, the Nollywood actor who recently confessed to molesting a 14-year-old girl, from its ambassadorship deal. Baba Ijesha has been…
It’s immoral to advocate for violence when you have visa – Poju Oyemade tackles elites
Poju Oyemade, senior pastor of the Covenant Christian Centre, says it is immoral for elites privileged to have foreign visas to be advocating for violence in Nigeria. Speaking during ‘The Platform’ programme organised by…
Why TAMPPAN cannot expel Baba Ijesha – Mr. Latin
The National President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPPAN), Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr. Latin, has…
Nigerians demanding secession may be right but staying united is cheaper – Kukah
Matthew Kukah, Catholic bishop of Sokoto diocese, says it is far cheaper for Nigeria to remain as one country than breaking up into smaller units.…
Customs raid Ibadan market, cart away truckloads of rice
Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Saturday invaded the Oja Oba market in Ibadan carting away eight truckloads of rice. According to reports, the customs officers invaded the…
Kizz Daniel welcomes twins on birthday
Nigerian singer and songwriter Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, better known as Kizz Daniel has welcomed a set of twins with his partner. The Fly Boy Inc…
Iyabo Ojo blasts colleague Bukky Black for supporting Baba Ijesha
Actress Iyabo Ojo has blasted her colleague in the industry, Bukky Black for supporting accused paedophile, Baba Ijesha. James Omiyinka alias…
Kankara district head suspended over ties with bandits
The Katsina Emirate Council has announced the suspension of the District Head of Kankara LGA for having ties with bandits. Alhaji Mamman Ifo, Secretary of the Emirate…
Man. City one step away from being EPL champions after palace win
Second-half goals from Sergio Aguero and Ferran Torres gave Manchester City a comfortable 2-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Citizens who now have 80…
Mbaka victim of use and dump – Ohanaeze
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has lent its voice to the war of words between Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka and the presidency. the Spiritual Director of Adoration…
Nigerian Christian Nwosu swindles Indian police officer
The Delhi Police in India has arrested a Nigerian, Tochukwu Christian Nwosu who swindled a senior police officer of $1,309 on the pretext of sending money to his close friend…
CCTV evidence reveals Baba Ijesha kissing, fondling minor
A CCTV footage has shown that Nollywood actor, Baba Ijesha, kissed and fondled delicate parts of the body of a female minor. The Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha, had been arrested over…
Nigerian Folajimi who died saving a woman nominated for bravery award
British-Nigerian, the 20-year-old Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, who died after jumping into the River Thames to rescue a woman, has been nominated for a…
Rapists should be sentenced to death – Tonto Dikeh
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has recommended that rapists should be sentenced to death either by hanging, firing squad, lethal injection, or…
India posts another COVID-19 daily world record
India posted a world record daily rise of 401,993 new coronavirus cases on Saturday as the country opened up its massive vaccination drive to all adults, although several…
Barcelona to appeal Koeman’s suspension
FC Barcelona have said they will appeal against the suspension given to Ronald Koeman by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF)’s Competition Committee. Spanish FA…
Bandits are our children, we should empower them – Umahi
Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi on Friday said bandits are ‘our children’, and called for their empowerment. Umahi spoke in Abakaliki at the presentation of…