‘He’s one of our own’ — OGIRS tussles with LIRS over Laycon’s tax
The Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS) has engaged the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) in a tussle for the tax of Laycon, winner of this year’s…
Late Dagrin’s manager Olamus slumps, dies
Popular talent manager Winston Ola Badmus, popularly called Olamus, is dead. The deceased managed street sensational rapper, Oladapo Olaitan professionally called Dagrin before his…
JUST IN: Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah dies
The Kuwaiti royal palace has announced the death of Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah. He was aged 91. Al-Sabah was flown to the United States in July to receive…
2023: Ex-Lagos Commissioner Abdullateef declares governorship ambition
Dr. Abdulhakeem Abdullateef, former Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs on Tuesday declared his intention to contest the 2023 governorship election in the state. He made his intention…
Nigerian government prioritises security in rail sector, introduces scanners
With the inauguration of the Warri Itakpe rail station in Agbor, Delta State, due in a few days, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Transport, Honorable Rotimi Chibuke Amaechi, have prioritised the security of…
Man Reports Self To Police After Killing His Parents, Wife, In-law Over Land
A 28-year-old man in Uganda has reportedly murdered his parent, wife, sister-in-law over a land dispute. According to reports, the young man who is a resident a resident of Kageyo, a village in Busengo parish Nyarubuye…
President Buhari Commissions Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri Rail Line
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, 29th September 2020, inaugurated the 326km Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line for commercial operation. The President also inaugurated the ancillary facilities yard, at the recently named…
Atiku’s Son Aliyu To Marry Fatima Ribadu, Daughter Of Ex-EFCC Boss (Photos)
Aliyu Abubakar, son of Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar is set to marry Fatima Ribadu, daughter of Nuhu Ribadu, former Chairman of the Economic and Financial…
Governor Tambuwal adviser’s son detained over rape video circulation
The son of the Special Adviser to the Sokoto State Governor on Social Investment, Alhaji Hayatu Tafida, has been detained by the police. Baffa Tafida is being detained over the circulation of a video in which he had carnal…
Yoruba Group Kicks Against October 1 Protest, Calls For ‘One Nigeria’
The Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide (YCYW) and Yoruba Council of Women Worldwide (YCWW) have asked their members to stay away from the proposed October 1 rally. The Yoruba One…
Roma great Totti meets girl who woke from coma after his message
Nineteen-year-old Ilenia Matilli has been in hospital since December, after a car crash that killed her best friend. In her gradual awakening from a coma, a video message of support…
JUST IN: Buhari presents 2021 budget next week
President Muhammadu Buhari will present the 2021 Appropriations Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly next week, The Nation learnt on Tuesday. Senate President, Ahmad…
BREAKING (P&ID): UK Court Orders Release of $200m Guarantee to Nigeria
A London Commercial Court Tuesday ordered the release of the $200million guarantee put in place as security for the stay of execution granted Nigeria for the appeal filed against the…
Nigeria@60: FG declares Thursday public holiday
The Nigerian government has declared Thursday, October 1, as public holiday to mark the nation’s 60th Independence anniversary celebration. The Minister…
JUST IN: Buhari seeks approval for N147bn refund to Ondo, four other states
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the National Assembly to approve the refund of N148 billion to Ondo, Bayelsa, Cross River, Osun and Rivers States for federal road projects the five…
Sanwo-Olu imposes one private revenue collector on all Lagos tertiary institutions
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has given all tertiary education institutions in the state till September 30, to enrol on the platform of a private firm – Payment…
FCMB Founder Hands Over Pediatric Hospital To UI, UCH
Founder of First City Monument Bank, (FCMB) and philanthropist, Otunba (Dr.) Michael Olasubomi Balogun has signed an agreement handing over the Otunba Tunwase…
Man Fakes COVID-19 To Escape Family, Spend Time With Side Chick
I am sure a lot of women would have thought that the lockdown occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic would have presented the perfect opportunity to spend more time with their husbands…
Oodua Nation? Count me out, says Sowore
Activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has disowned claim that he had abandoned the plan to be part of a mass protest scheduled for Nigeria’s Independence Day and…
BBNaija 2020: Nengi reveals feelings for Laycon
Evicted Big Brother Naija season 5 Housemate, Nengi has revealed she likes Lacycon who emerged as the winner of the Show. Nengi during an interview with Ebuka Obiuchendu was asked how she and Laycon became close pals to an…
Victor Moses not in my plans – Frank Lampard
Victor Moses has been deemed surplus to requirement for the 2020/21 season at Chelsea, according to manager Frank Lampard. The former Super Eagles star returned to the Blues…
Oduduwa Republic, a joke taken too far — Falana
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has described the agitation for Oduduwa Republic as a joke taken too far by some people. Falana said this in his…
FAKE NEWS ALERT: This video is from Kenya — NOT another Boko Haram attack on Zulum
A video in circulation is said to be from another attack on Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state, by Boko Haram insurgents — this is not true. The video, which has gone viral on…
Why I shunned Ize-Iyamu campaigns, by Odigie-Oyegun
A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has said he did not participate in the party’s governorship campaigns in Edo State, despite being…