Court orders DSS to probe Bayelsa deputy governor for ‘certificate forgery’
An Abuja Area Court, on Wednesday, ordered the Department of State Security to investigate the allegation of forgery of a National Youth Service Corps certificate leveled against the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence…
Mexico extradites son of Jalisco cartel, braces for violence
Mexico extradited the son of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel to face drug charges in the United States, leading to fears his powerful gang may retaliate. Ruben Oseguera was handed over to U.S. authorities Thursday…
Association chides Lagos over Okada, Keke ban
The national leadership of the Amalgamated Commerical Motorcycle, Tricycle, Owners, Repairer, and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), has chided the Lagos State government for restricting the activities of motorcycles (Okada)…
Odion Ighalo set to equal Frank Lampard’s goal record in Manchester United vs Watford clash
Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo could equal a goal record held by Chelsea manager Frank Lampard if he gets to score in his Old Trafford debut against his former club Watford on Sunday. Ighalo is set to make his first…
I was suspended for having ‘swagger’ – Oluwo of Iwo
Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, says he remains the Oluwo of Iwoland despite his suspension by the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers. According to the embattled…
Lauren London denies dating Diddy after Nipsey Hussle’s death
American actress, Lauren London, has debunked rumours that she is dating hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, 50, a year after the death of her husband, Nipsey Hussle. The actress lost her…
Repatriated funds’ll be utilised as agreed – Presidency
The Presidency, on Friday, said that all the repatriated funds to the country have been earmarked for identified critical projects across the country in accordance with the agreement. The Presidency in a statement signed by the…
Bernie Sanders warns Russia to stay out of US presidential campaign
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has warned Russia to stay out of the 2020 presidential elections after US officials had told him Moscow was trying to aid his campaign. “The intelligence community is telling us…
IN DETAIL: How FG agreed to pay APC governor $110m from Abacha Loot
The federal government agreed to pay Abubakar Bagudu, governor of Kebbi state, $110 million out of the recovered Abacha Loot for his “peaceful enjoyment”, according to a court document obtained by TheCable. The payment was part…
Britons Rejoice As The Queen Strips Prince Harry and Meghan Of “Sussex Royal” Brands
The queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II has stripped her grandson Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle fof the Duch and Duchess of Sussex titles and banned them from using it for any commercial purposes after 31st of March, 2020. The…
VIDEO: My suspension is ‘audio’ – Oluwo of Iwo
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba (Dr.) Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi has dismissed his suspension by the Osun State Traditional Council, saying it is ‘audio’ a street slang for ‘fake’. Oluwo, who has been…
Belgium top as Super Eagles retain 31st position in FIFA ranking
The Super Eagles of Nigeria has retained the number 31 position worldwide according to the latest ranking by world football’s governing body, FIFA. According to the…
Davido slaps fan for trying to take selfie
A disappointed fan of Nigerian pop music star David Adeleke also known as Davido has called out the singer on social media following an ugly encounter he had with him. In a viral…
Liverpool captain Henderson out for three weeks with hamstring injury
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson will be out for three weeks with a hamstring injury sustained in their 1-0 midweek Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid, manager Juergen Klopp said on…
There’s been drop in influx of illegal arms since border closure — Buhari
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has observed that the partial closure of Nigeria’s land borders has helped to reduce the influx of illegal arms and…
FG releases N386m to fight Coronavirus, Provides screening forms to airlines
THE Federal Government has released N386 million to two health agencies to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness to combat Coronavirus (COVID19). The Permanent Secretary, Federal…
Boko Haram invades Adamawa’s Garkida town
Boko Haram insurgents invaded Garkida, a town in Adamawa State, on Friday night and caused destruction that could not be immediately determined. Multiple sources said the insurgents stormed…
Bullied 9-year-old Quaden Bayles accused of lying about his age
The 9-year-old boy, Quaden Bayles, who went viral after claiming he was bullied in school and wanted to kill himself has been accused of lying. Quaden Bayles caught global attention with a video of him that went viral, showing him in a…
Pastor impregnates chorister in his church, see the unbelievable way he covered it up
A pastor who had been married for years allegedly impregnated a chorister in his church and came up with a way to cover it up. According to social media user, Sally Kenneth Dadzie, a Pastor who is well revered in his church allegedly…
Housewife who killed her husband in Kano, sentenced to death by hanging
A housewife has been sentenced to death by hanging by a high court in Kano state after she was found guilty of killing her husband. On Friday, February 21, 2020, Justice Ahmad Tijjani Badamasi of a Kano state high court, sentenced a…
You can’t suspend me – Oluwo hits back at Osun monarchs
Abdulrasheed Akanbi, oluwo of Iwo, has dismissed the suspension imposed on him by the Osun council of traditional rulers, saying he remains in charge of his kingdom.…
Mallam Abba Kyari Remains In His Honour
Under a President Muhammadu Buhari administration that has made it difficult for people, even those within the government, to loot the country’s commonwealth, Abba Kyari’s job as Chief of Staff to the President, is not one that…
I Regret Speaking About My Failed Marriage In Public – Tiwa Savage Reveals
Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Tiwa Savage has learned a lesson in a hard way; the singer has said she regrets relaying too much information about her private life…
Shops destroyed as fire guts Abuja motor park
Many shops were razed on Friday morning when fire gutted Jabi motor park in Abuja. The incident, which started at 10:12am, led to pandemonium in the park as passengers and motorists…