Japan appoints ‘Minister of Loneliness’ after suicide rates increase for first time in 11 years
Japan has appointed a “Minister of Loneliness” to take try and reduce loneliness and social isolation among its residents. The decision has been taken by the government as the country is now dealing with…
The messy war between two Imo gladiators
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State and his predecessor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, are on each other’s throat. These two politicians, who, ordinarily should have been working together by virtue of their being…
President Buhari has failed as commander-in-chief – PDP
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has said President Muhammadu Buhari no longer deserved the designation of Commander-in-Chief, given his failure to effectively lead from the front against bandits and terrorists ravaging…
Nigerian government begins replacement of power facilities destroyed by insurgents in Maiduguri
The federal government has begun the replacement of electricity supply equipment destroyed by insurgents in Maiduguri, Borno State, on January 17, 2021. Maiduguri and the surrounding communities were thrown into total…
Too hard to sack: Jose Mourinho’s incredible £35m pay-off package
Despite Tottenham’s poor Premier League run, it’s not up for discussion to let Jose Mourinho leave as Spurs would have to pay the Portuguese manager a whooping £35 million payout bonus if they sack him now.The…
FCMB, Stanbic lead biggest banks stock return in 5yrs
Some banks listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) have been able to weather the storm of two economic recessions and an ongoing pandemic with their stocks returning 100 percent or more in the last five years.These…
El Chapo’s wife Coronel Aispuro busted for drug trafficking in US [Court Papers]
Emma Coronel Aispuro, the beauty-queen wife of jailed drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has been arrested at Dulles International Airport on trafficking charges. According to U.S…
Nigeria’s oil revenue gets boost as Goldman Sachs projects $75
Nigeria’s revenue is set to get a boost as crude oil prices rallied on Monday, with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. predicting prices will advance as high as $75 in the coming months.Based on the prediction of a fall in…
Battle of supremacy rages in Boko Haram-ISWAP camps
Fierce battle between Abubakar Shekau-led Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has broken out in the terrorists’ camps leading to the killing of several of their fighters. The Director, Army Public…
Ex-President Jonathan complains of neglect by PDP
Fresh facts have emerged on what transpired at the recent closed-door meeting between former President Goodluck Jonathan and the Reconciliation and Strategy Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by a former…
Attacks: Cattle, food sellers threaten to shut up shop
The leadership of the Amalgamated Union of Food and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria (AUFCDN) has given the Federal Government till Wednesday, February 24, to address their…
Oyo 2023: Why we adopted Governor Makinde for second term – PDP stakeholders
Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogbomoso Zone have risen in defence of their decision to adopt Governor Seyi Makinde for a second term in office, declaring that the governor has firmly positioned Ogbomoso’s…
Anthony Martial not obeying team instructions – Report
Anthony Martial is becoming a problem for Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and is failing to follow direct touchline orders from the boss, according to The MEN. The outlet reports that Solskjaer was overheard…
Strike shuts Myanmar, anti-coup protesters defy junta warning
A general strike against military rule shut businesses in Myanmar on Monday and huge crowds gathered peacefully despite fears of violence after authorities warned that confrontation could be deadly. Three weeks after seizing power, the…
UNILAG records 95% success in non-physical PUTME – VC
The University of Lagos says its current non-physical Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (PUTME) has achieved 95 per cent success as against reports in some quarters that it was unreliable and inefficient. The Vice…
Alleged $1.6bn oil fraud: Court adjourns Omokore’s, others trial
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday, adjourned until Feb. 23, the trial of Jide Omokore, Atlantic Energy Brass Limited and Atlantic Energy Drilling Concept Limited for alleged money laundering and procurement fraud…
Manchester City slashes Messi contract offer to £430m
Top Premier league side, Manchester City, have slashed their offering price for embattled Barcelona star, Lionel Messi, by a staggering £170m to £430m . Manchester…
New coronavirus variant discovered in Nigeria, 15 countries
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has said that a new variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Nigeria and 15 other countries. The new strain, B.1.2.5, which is different from the highly infectious B.1.1.7 has,…
Restructuring: We need to tread carefully – Antony Sani
The immediate past secretary-general of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Mr Anthony Sani, has warned Nigerians not to think they will live in different country when restructuring is carried out. Nigerians has been…
Exiled Rwandan politician shot dead in South Africa
A Rwandan opposition politician living in exile in South Africa has been shot dead. Reports say Seif Bamporiki was killed while delivering furniture to a client on Sunday afternoon in Cape Town. It is not clear whether the…
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has past his best – Jamie Redknapp
Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has lost his ‘superpower’, according to former England midfielder Jamie Redknapp. The Gabon international endured a difficult game in the 1-0 loss to Manchester City on Sunday, failing…
15 million Nigerians high on drugs – Buba Marwa
Chairman National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Buba Marwa, said no fewer than 15 million Nigerians are using illicit drugs. Marwa disclosed this…
15 die of COVID-19 in Lagos, national death toll hits 1862
More COVID-19 deaths were recorded on Monday, with Lagos recording 15 of the 23 reported throughout Nigeria. While the national death toll jumped to 1862, from…
Nigeria to receive four million doses of coronavirus vaccines soon – PTF
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 says Nigeria will soon receive initial four million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines. The Chairman of the PTF and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss…