I can’t remove Trump – Mike Pence writes Pelosi [Full letter]
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said in a letter to House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday that he is opposed to invoking the 25th Amendment to…
Tinubu prays for Lawan at 62
The National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Amhed Tinubu has prayed for Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, as he clocked 62 on Tuesday. The former Lagos…
Abrahamovic considers hiring ex Chelsea manager
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is considering a move to bring former manager Avram Grant back to Stamford Bridge to work with current Blues boss Frank Lampard. Reportedly,…
At Last, Buhari Approves Posting of 95 Ambassadors
President Muhammadu Buhari has finally approved the posting of new ambassadors-designate to Nigerian Missions abroad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement yesterday in Abuja, said the…
CAN Kicks as Islamic Group Tells Kukah to Apologise or Leave Sokoto
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has kicked against the call by the Muslim Solidarity Forum on the Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah,…
Dimeji Bankole to wed Bagudu’s daughter Jan 15
Dimeji Bankole, a former house of representatives speaker, is set to tie the knot with Aisha Shinkafi Saidu, the daughter of Atiku Bagudu, Kebbi state governor. The wedding…
COVID-19: Varsities can resume, VCs counter ASUU
The vice-chancellors of some federal and state universities in Nigeria say schools can resume academic activities contrary to the warnings by the Academic Staff Union of…
Move to impeach me causing tremendous danger – Trump
On Monday, some Democrats in the house of representatives commenced the process of impeaching Trump. They accused him of inciting insurrection at the US Capitol and also alleged that…
COVID-19 strikes 12 Nigerians dead in single day, cases go up again
COVID-19 struck 12 Nigerians dead on Tuesday as new cases go up again, with Lagos, Abuja and Oyo leading the pack. The Nigerian Centre for…
Uganda shuts down social media — 48 hours to presidential election
The Ugandan authorities have ordered a shut down of social media ahead of the country’s presidential poll. The election is scheduled for January 14, 2021. According to Reuters, the…
21 police commissioners get new posts
Inspector-General (IG) Mohammed Adamu has ordered the posting and redeployment of some Commissioners of Police (CPs) to State Commands and Formations. In a statement last night,…
EndSARS and Capitol Hill invasion: Anatomy of double standard
The recent protests of January 6 in Washington DC USA, which led to the invasion of the Capitol Hill (US equivalent of Nigeria’s National Assembly), by supporters of the…
No public access to Capitol grounds during Biden inauguration
There will be no public access to the Capitol grounds during Joe Biden’s inauguration as U.S. president on Jan. 20, acting Capitol Police chief Yogananda Pittman said. Pittman took over the leadership from Steven…
NDLEA denies chairman’s sack
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has denied reports that its Chairman, retired Col. Muhammad Abdallah, has been sacked by President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr Jonah Achema,…
FRSC to clampdown on illegal use of Spy number plate
The Idiroko Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has said that it will commence a clampdown on the illegal use of Police Spy number plates and other related…
Trump declares state of emergency in DC ahead of Biden inauguration
President Donald Trump on Monday, January 11, approved a state of emergency for Washington, DC, through January 24, covering the date of US President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on January 20. The move…
Twitter, Facebook move further to clean Trump mess
Twitter and Facebook moved further Monday to clamp down on Donald Trump supporters spreading divisive and conspiracy falsehoods. Twitter said it has…
18-Year-Old Lady Dies During Sex Romp In Yobe Govt Lodge
Yobe State Police Command said it had detained a man who claimed to be an employee of the Ministry of Police Affairsand four others over the death of an 18-year-old girl, whose corpse was found in a government lodge in…
Alfred Olajide now MD of Coca-Cola Nigeria
Coca-Cola has appointed Alfred Olajide as it’s new vice president and managing director for its Nigeria operations A statement by the company said the appointment…
Nigerian Prince Ikem wins case against Emirates Airlines for refund of $1.63m
After 13 years of legal battle, a Nigerian businessman, Orji Prince Ikem has won his case against Emirates Airlines to get a refund of $1.63 million lost…
COVID-19: FG Set To Move School Resumption Date From 18th January
The Federal Government has said the planned 18th January resumption date for schools is not sacrosanct and a new date might be announced soon. The Minister of Education,…
Why I shun politics, by Okoya
The Aare of Lagos and Chairman of the Eleganza Group, Chief Rasaq Okoya is 81 this week. He spoke withDeputy Editor EMMANUEL OLADESU on why he has refused to participate in politics and what government can do to improve…
18-year-old girl sets boyfriend ablaze in Benue
An 18-year-old girl identified as Esther Alex, in the early hours of Monday, allegedly set her boyfriend ablaze. The incident happened at Zaki Biam in…
All Of You Are Going To Sambisa Forest – Buratai Tells Recruits
The Chief of Army Staff (CAS), Lt Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Monday, told the newly recruited soldiers who are currently undergoing training that all of them…