When Undeclared Ambition Is a Crime: The Tinubu Conundrum
By Victor Mayomi Lately, the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC)- Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been assaulted on all sides because of his perceived ambition to…
COVID-19, conspiracy to create global panic, says Okotie
Nigerian cleric, Rev. Chris Okotie, has described the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed nearly 600,000 people worldwide, as a satanic conspiracy to create global panic. In a sermon titled, ‘The COVID-19 Mystery,’ posted on YouTube…
Fears of dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases heighten
In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, the government tried to discourage interstate travels and free movement of people as part of measures to curtail the spread of the virus.…
As President I didn’t pursue personal interest – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said everything he did while in office was in the best interest of the country rather than for his personal gains. He also said those who claimed that he did nothing for the South-West or the…
WHO worried as COVID-19 cases surpass 13 million worldwide
COVID-19 cases rose above 13 million across the world on Monday, climbing by one million in just five days, with over 570,000 people dead. The Reuters global tally, which is based on…
ANALYSIS: Ajayi, Ondo House and burden of impeachment
Is Agboola Ajayi, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and deputy governor of Ondo State, likely to escape the impeachment hammer? The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is aggrieved…
Tell-all book on Trump goes on sale today, New York judge lifts ban order
The tell-all book on Donald Trump, written by his niece, Mary Trump will go on sale throughout the United States today. This followed the lifting of a restraining order by a…
Rumour mill, quackery, lies and fake news: The story of Sahara Reporters
The objective of communication is, indisputably to attain a desired result; definitely for it to serve the purpose for which it is designed, intended or planned, positive or negative.…
Oyo records highest cases, as NCDC announces 595 COVID-19 cases
Oyo State on Monday recorded its highest Coronavirus cases, as the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, announced 595 new cases. Nigeria now has 33,153 confirmed cases of…
President Buhari approves new boards for NLNG, BGT
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the newly reconstituted board of Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas(NLNG) and Bonny Gas Transport Limited ( BGT). The Minister of State for…
Fed Govt moves to upturn $9.6b P&ID judgment debt
The Federal Government on Monday moved closer to turning the $9.6 billion judgment debt awarded against it in favour of Process and Industrial Development Limited (P&ID)…
Confirmed: Glee actress Naya Rivera’s body recovered at Lake Piru
The body recovered at Lake Piru in California earlier today has been confirmed to be that of the missing Glee actress Naya Rivera. Sheriff Ayub of the Ventura County made the confirmation…
Lagos lawmakers pay condolence visit to Tunde Braimoh’s family
The Speaker, Lagos House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa and other lawmakers of the assembly, on Monday, paid a condolence visit to the family of Late Olatunde Braimoh. Late Tunde Braimoh was a…
Magu’s office searched by detectives
Some detectives yesterday combed the office of Ibrahim Magu, the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as part of the ongoing investigation…
Europe’s most wanted peadophile arrested in France
French police have arrested a peadophile wanted by Europol for managing child porn sites on the darknet, Bordeaux Prosecutor Frederique Porterie said on Monday. The 40-year-old…
Michael Obafemi dents Man Utd’s top-four hopes
Manchester United missed the chance to go third in the Premier League as they hosted Southampton on Monday night. Anthony Martial appeared to secure Manchester United a win over…
Banks to debit debtors’ accounts directly
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released guidelines on Global Standing Instruction (GSI) that would enable banks to debit account of loan defaulters without recourse to…
Magu an orphan
Is the federal government’s war against corruption in Nigeria no longer the causa proxima for the emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime or what? Or is that Nigerians don’t…
Emir of Kano reappoints chief deposed 17 years ago
Emir of Kano, HRH Aminu Ado Bayero, has appointment the deposed Sarkin Dawaki Mai Tuta, Aminu Babba Dan Agundi, as Sarkin Dawaki Babba. With this appointment, Agundi, who was dethroned in…
Kelly Preston and John Travolta’s love story
It all began with a dance. When Kelly Preston screen tested for the 1988 film "The Experts," she met John Travolta and the pair had to dance together. Preston was married at the time to…
Court Rules That Nigerian Army Cannot Declare Citizens Wanted
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Nigerian Army cannot declare citizens wanted because it lacks the power to do so. Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu made…
I didn’t buy N573m property on Magu’s behalf — Prophet
A cleric has denied allegations that he bought a property in Dubai worth N573m on behalf of the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu. Prophet…
“Igbos don’t love each other, Hausas put me in oil business” – Billionaire Arthur…
Billionaire Arthur Eze has stated that he was put into oil business in the northern part of Nigeria, stated that people of his tribe, Igbo, do not love each other. Arthur Eze said that only God can make an Igbo man become the President…
Corruption allegations: I’m traumatized – Malami
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has resolved to go to court over series of allegations against him. He made the announcement on Monday through his media aide, Umar Gwandu.…