MKO Abiola’s children released after 13 days in detention
The two sons of late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (MKO Abiola), Kassim and Aliyu, who were arrested and detained over a robbery incident at the residence of the late politician in Ikeja,…
Vote for Obaseki, Shaibu to end godfatherism – Wike
THE Chairman of the National Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the September 19 governorship election in Edo State, Chief Nyesom Wike, has urged the electorate to vote for…
Lagos APC faults PDP’s claim on party’s leader
ALL Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State on Tuesday chided the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor Godwin Obaseki for making unfounded allegations against the party and its National…
PUBLIC WANTS GREATER FOCUS ON SCIENCE-BASED DECISION-MAKING SAYS NEW PMI SURVEY
A new international survey has revealed that the public wants greater focus on science-based decision-making. The survey, which was released on Tuesday by Philip Morris International…
PTF has spent nearly N3bn out of N22bn for COVID-19, says Aliyu
Sani Aliyu, national coordinator of the presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19, says about 80 percent of the N22 billion received to fight the COVID-19 pandemic has not been spent. The…
Wife seeks divorce over husband’s addiction to gambling
One Fisayo Akibu, a trader, yesterday approached a customary court sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, seeking the dissolution of her 19-year-old marriage to her husband, Abiodun, over his addiction to gambling. Akibu said her husband puts…
BREAKING: We may prosecute perpetrators of violence during Edo, Ondo polls under international law,…
The United Kingdom on Tuesday warned those who plan to cause violence during the Edo and Ondo State governorship elections, saying it may impose travel restrictions on the perpetrators and…
BREAKING: Arsenal captain, Aubameyang, signs new contract
Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has signed a new contract with Arsenal. Sky Sports reports that the 31-year-old’s deal had been due to expire at the end of the season, but he has now ended speculation by extending…
‘You can’t extend your political empire to Edo’ — Obaseki hits Tinubu
Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, says Bola Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), cannot extend his political empire to the state. Tinubu had asked voters in the state to reject Obaseki, the state…
Mali must appoint civilian govt. immediately – ECOWAS
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, the acting chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Tuesday that Mali’s military coup leaders must hand over to a civilian…
BBNaija: Kiddwaya explains relationship with another girl, reveals conversation with Erica
Evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, Kiddwaya has debunked claims that he had a girlfriend before going to the reality show. Kiddwaya whose love interest was Erica in the house denied that he was in a relationship with a lady…
Gana’s parents dismiss 200 trained bandits report
PARENTS of killed Benue militia leader Terwase Akwaza, also known as Gana, have dismissed reports claiming that their son left behind 200 well-trained bandits. Speaking on the…
Tax-free airport sales to end in January
The UK government is set to end tax-free sales at airports, ports and Eurostar stations from 1 January 2021, in what has been described as a fresh “hammer blow” to the ailing aviation industry. From next year, overseas…
Erica releases official statement after BBN show
Popular Big Brother Naija reality star Erica Nlewedim, has officially dropped a statement on her timeline, since her disqualification from the game. The actress and…
Osinbajo attends ECOWAS extraordinary summit in Ghana
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will depart Abuja on Tuesday for Accra, Ghana, to attend an Extraordinary Summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on the situation in Mali.…
Biden slams Trump as climate arsonist as California, Oregon forests burn
US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden branded President Donald Trump a “climate arsonist” on Monday for failing to acknowledge global warming’s role in deadly wildfires sweeping the…
Long siesta raises risk of heart disease – Scientists
Chinese researchers have found that daytime naps or siesta lasting more than 60 minutes may raise the risk of heart disease and death. Researchers from Guangzhou Medical University…
No room for nonsense: John Boyega dumps Jo Malone
John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega, a British-Nigerian actor and producer, has announced he is stepping down as a brand ambassador for the British cologne company Jo Malone.…
Why Toolz tested for COVID-19 6 times
Nigerian radio personality, talk show host, and presenter popular for hosting The Midday Show on The Beat 99.9 FM. Tolu Oniru, known professionally as Toolz and her kids are having the…
China’s four COVID-19 vaccines ready by November
China said its four COVID-19 vaccines may be ready for use by the public as early as November. An official with the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Guizhen Wu…
Uber, Bolt drivers protest management’s ‘poor attitude to welfare’
Drivers of e-hailing platforms in Abuja, on Monday, held a protest to call the attention of the management of Uber and Bolt to complaints on their welfare. Emeka Emerole, chairman of…
Oshiomhole, Kano, Kogi Governors On US Visa Ban List, El-Rufai’s Sanction Extended
A former governor of Edo State and ex-National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, is among top Nigerians slammed with a visa ban by the United…
Jukun youths back Gana’s killling
The Federation of Jukun Youths has lambasted Tiv Youths for joining issues with the Army over the killing of Benue wanted gang leader Terwase Agwaza, alias ‘Gana.’ The youths, in a statement signed by the…
‘Stop issuing indigene letters to non-Lagos indigenes’ – Group
The umbrella body of lecturers of Lagos origin in tertiary institutions, Lagosians in Academics, has appealed to traditional institutions, especially Obas and chiefs to desist from…