Don’t be scared, Buhari has assured of fair, peaceful election – Obaseki tells voters
The Edo State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the September 19, 2020 governorship election, Godwin Obaseki, has called on voters to come out en…
Probe: Nigeria’ll break if we release list of looters in NDDC — IMC
THE Interim Management Committee, IMC, of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has said that if it releases the list of those involved in looting the commission, the country…
N5.4bn not under-recovery but differentials, NNPC clarifies
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, said yesterday that the N5.35 billion it incurred from payment of marketers in June 2020 was not under-recovery but differentials in Petroleum Product Pricing…
2023: Agege, Oshodi-Isolo Leaders Stand For Obasa
The Leadership of the Obasa Movement led by Chief Bisi Odeomu stormed Oshodi-Isolo on Saturday 29th August, 2020. The visitation was graced by APC Leaders and numerous…
Naira recovers as forex sales to BDCs near
The naira has strengthened by 1.3 per cent against the dollar in the official market as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) plan to resume forex sales to Bureaux de Change (BDCs) begins…
Lagos APC slates primaries for Thursday
Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) said on Sunday that it has not picked candidates for the Lagos East senatorial and Kosofe Constituency 2 House of Assembly by-elections. The two…
Why crashed helicopter came to Lagos
The Quorum Aviation Bell 206 helicopter, which crashed in Lagos on Friday, flew in from Port Harcourt to position itself for prospective hire and reward otherwise known as charter.…
Hypocrisy of Igbo political leaders
SIR: The so-called Igbo struggle is an enterprise. Individuals from the southeast, who find themselves in position of political influence, hawk the ‘’Igbo agitation’’ as merchandise…
BBNaija: Brighto, Tolanibaj, Wathoni evicted from show
Brighto, Tolanibaj and Wathoni, three housemates at the ongoing Big Brother Nigeria (BBNaija) reality TV show, have been evicted from the ‘Lockdown’ house after garnering the lowest votes. The…
We only have stupid answers, not questions – Presidency mocks Fani-Kayode
The Presidency on Sunday reacted to Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister’s attack on a reporter Charles Eyo. President Muhammadu Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu said there was no stupid question…
Boris Johnson faces pressure after coronavirus U-turns
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing growing unease in his own Conservative party over his response to the coronavirus pandemic. According to a report, many Conservatives…
Constitutional crisis rocks Magodo Residents Association
A crisis has hit Magodo Residential Area Phase II, Lagos state, over attempts to review the constitution. A interim caretaker committee has been running the affairs of the…
Tinubu is Yoruba’s modern-day Awolowo – Oluwo
The Oluwo of Iwo in Osun State, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has described All Progressives Congress chieftain, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as a living legend in Yorubaland and a modern-day Chief Obafemi Awolowo for the people of South-West…
HURRAY! Astute Businessman Larry Ofere is a year older today
Today, August 30, Nigerian businessman extraordinaire, philanthropist and chairman/Founder of OHILL Group of Companies, an industrial conglomerate, Larry Ofere adds another year. Understandably, there would…
BREAKING: NBA President Akpata to audit 2016, 2018, 2020 elections
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President Olumide Akpata has set up an Electoral Audit and Reforms Committee to audit the body’s 2016, 2018 and 2020 elections. The Committee, headed by Ayo…
Another Nollywood actress tests positive for COVID-19
Few weeks after Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde revealed her COVID-19 status, another actress, Lola Alao has also tested positive for the novel coronavirus. She revealed via her official Instagram page…
Chadwick Boseman’s death post becomes Twitter’s most-liked tweet
Popular microblogging and social networking service, Twitter has said the tweet announcing the death of Black Panther’s actor, Chadwick Boseman is now the “Most liked Tweet ever.” Twitter also described the tweet which…
Sanwo-Olu our hero in battle against pandemic — Alaafin
His Imperial Royal Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi lll, Iku Baba Yeye, the Alaafin of Oyo, has described the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as the hero of the…
PHOTOS: Bobrisky’s birthday pictures set tongue wagging
The birthday pictures of popular Nigerian crossdresser and brand influencer, Idris Okuneye Olanrewaju, popularly called Bobrisky has generated mixed reactions. Counting down to her birthday on August 31, Bobrisky shared stunning photos…
Please forgive us – 12 suspended monarchs beg Obiano
The 12 traditional rulers suspended by Governor Willie Obiano, have begged for forgiveness. They told the Governor “we cannot stop loving you”. The monarchs said they have…
Messi can only leave Barca if €700m is paid – La Liga
Lionel Messi can only leave Barcelona if his €700 million (£624m/$823m) release clause is met, La Liga confirmed on Sunday. Messi handed in a transfer request to the Barca board last…
Ben Bruce Loses Brother-In-Law To COVID-19 Months After Wife Died Of Cancer
Months after losing his wife to cancer, Senator Ben Murray Bruce, has lost his brother-in-law, Dr David Hargett, to coronavirus. Ben Bruce shared the sad news on his Twitter handle on Saturday, August 29 saying; Dr David Hargett,…
Is Sanwo-Olu and Obasa on Collision Course?
Lagos State is renowned for a number of things: a vast and diverse population, impressive road networks, enchanting vistas, and lots more—not to mention an administrative…
Lagos-Ibadan Railway as Economic Game Changer
The Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line will positively impact the Nigeria’s economic fortunes when operations begin in the middle of next month, reports…