Nigerian Govt condemns Mali coup, wants ECOWAS force in action
The Nigerian Government on Wednesday condemned the coup d’etat in Mali, West Africa, Africa. Mutinous soldiers had on Tuesday detained President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita in a coup plot in the already troubled West…
Nigerian embassy in Canada shuts down after ‘attack’ on staff
The Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa, Canada has announced an indefinite suspension of its activities. In a statement posted on its website, the commission also said the special intervention arrangement for emergency cases “on…
Who is Malick Diaw?
A 25-year-old Colonel, Malick Diaw, led the coup that overthrew Mali President Keita and his Government. On 18 August 2020, elements of the Malian Armed Forces began a mutiny. Soldiers on pick-up trucks stormed the Soundiata military…
Policemen arrested in Ibadan over serial killer’s escape
Two policemen in Ibadan have been arrested over the escape from custody of suspected serial killer, Sunday Shodipe. This was disclosed by Oyo State Commissioner of Police,…
BBNaija housemates rewarded with $500 worth Bitcoin
All housemates of the Big Brother Naija lockdown edition have been rewarded with $500 worth of Bitcoin as prize money after they answered questions relating to cryptocurrencies. The task given to…
I wish to live beyond 100 – Obasanjo
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he wished to live beyond 100 so as to have more opportunities to celebrate with the Agura of Gbagura, Oba Sabur Bakare, Jamolu II. Obasanjo was part of the dignitaries present at the first…
China Loan: Group threatens recall on Ossai
A pressure group, Progressive Grassroots Forum (PGF) in Nigeria, has threatened to initiate a recall process against the member representing Ndokwa/Ukwani Federal Constituency…
BREAKING: Fire razes building in Ooni’s palace
One of the buildings in the palace of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has been gutted by fire, the Nation learnt. A source in the palace told The Nation the fire is yet to be put out. Contatced…
EXPOSED: ‘Magu boys’ caught on tape demanding N75m bribe
A businessman has played a tape recording before the Justice Ayo Salami-led presidential probe panel on how some operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes…
Wuhan Pool Party in China sparks outrage amidst Covid-19 (Video)
Video of a large pool party in Wuhan, China has triggered reactions on the internet amidst the ravaging covid-19 pandemic. Wuhan is probably one of the last places you would expect to see a giant pool party taking place as it was where…
Britney Spears seeks freedom from dad’s control
American singer Britney Spears seeks a Californian court order to remove her father, Jamie Spears as her sole court-appointed conservator. Britney’s dad has long handled the…
Kano woman slaughters son like Eid-el-Kabir ram, sent to psychiatrist
A 27-year-old woman living in Kano, Saratu Ya’u, who slaughtered her five year-old son, like an Eid-el-Kabir ram, has been sent by a Kano High Court, to a psychiatrist. Saratu was on…
UNILAG is bigger than anyone, says Ag VC
The Ag. Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Theophilus Omololu Soyombo got a rousing welcome from workers of the University, mostly non-academic staff as he made a grand…
BBNaija: I’m a feminist – Kiddwaya
Terseer Waya, the son of Nigerian socialite, Terry Waya, and one of the hottest male housemates at the ongoing Big Brother Naija, has affirmed that he is a feminist.…
Trump’s Fatal Mistake
By Amir Stepak “They need that money in order to have the post office work so it can take all of these millions and millions of ballots. If they don’t get those two items,…
Mali military junta announces vague transition programme
The junta who ousted Mali’s elected president and government in a military coup promised on Wednesday to restore stability and oversee a transition to elections within a “reasonable”…
Koeman appointed new Barca coach
Fans worldwide welcome Ronald Koeman back to Barcelona, as the head coach of the team. “Barca fans and this community would like to congratulate you and thank you for your willingness to…
2023: Fayemi campaign posters flood social media
With the 2023 presidential election about three years away, the campaign posters of the Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, seeking to contest for the plum position is already…
VIDEO: UNILAG NASU workers hailing Acting VC Prof Theophilus Soyombo
The Ag. Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Theophilus Omololu Soyombo got a rousing welcome from workers of the University, mostly non-academic staff as he made a grand entry into…
Nigerian importers kick against surcharge on Cargoes by International Shipping Firms
...Surcharge is economic sabotage, insensitive, says Shippers’ Council Tension is mounting at the nation’s sea ports where importers who are groaning under huge surcharge imposed on them by the…
Nigerian Lawmaker, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa Flaunts His 4 Wives And 27 Children (Photo)
Hon Alhassan Ado-Doguwa is the majority leader of the 9th House of Representatives in Nigeria and has been pictured with his four wives and 27 children. The 55-years-old lawmaker who is from Kano state was born on August 14, 1965 and…
UK Court jails Nigerian oil mogul
Abdulrahman Bashir, the Chief Executive Officer of Rahamaniyya Oil and Gas Limited has been jailed in the United Kingdom. Justice Butcher of England and Wales High Court sentenced the…
Edo 2020: Oshiomhole visited Buhari to demand federal might – Bamgbose
The recent visit to the Presidential Villa by the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, was to ask President Muhammadu Buhari for the…
Barcelona president Bartomeu names 8 players that are ‘untouchable’
Barcelona president, Josep Bartomeu, has named the players that the club looks to rebuild its squad. The LaLiga giants are ready to offload a number of senior players, following a…