“We’ve hit rock bottom” – Gerard Pique
FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says radical changes are needed from top to bottom after his side were annihilated 8-2 by Bayern Munich on Friday. The loss meant they made…
Burna Boy called out for ‘homophobic lyrics’ on Twice As Tall album
Burna Boy has been called out by some social media users for what they have called ‘homophobic lyrics’ on his recently released album, Twice as Tall. We had earlier reported that Burna Boy Twice as Tall Album recorded about five million…
Why we lost 18 patients to COVID-19 — UCH CMD
Prof. Jesse Otegbayo, the Chief Medical Director, University College Hospital, Ibadan, says the hospital has lost 18 persons out of the 159 COVID-19 patients it has treated so far.…
UNILAG Senate storms Aso Rock over VC’s removal
The Senate of the University of Lagos has taken its protest over the removal of the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, to Nigeria’s seat of power in…
As Old Lady takes risk with Pirlo
As Juventus’ appointment of Andrea Pirlo starts to sink in, what are the risks and rewards of backing a great player to become a great coach? Just when we thought 2020 couldn’t get any…
We’ll persuade Buhari to sack service chiefs – Senate
The Senate has said it will persuade President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the military chiefs, comprising the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Air Staff, Chief of Army…
UNILAG Crisis: VC’s removal legal, says Babalakin
Pro-Chancellor and chairman of Governing Council, University of Lagos (UNILAG) Dr. Wale Babalakin has said Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe’s removal as Vice-Chancellor…
‘Presidential panel report may reshape anti-graft war’
The Director of Forensic Investigation, International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals, United States, Dr Yusuf Aliu, has said the report of the Justice Ayo…
Burna Boy: Insight into fifth album Twice as Tall
The fifth album from Nigerian music star and Grammy-nominee, Burna Boy, is scheduled for official release today, Friday, August 14. The new album, ‘Twice as Tall’ follows the…
The political metaphor of Kamala Harris
The US Democratic party has just selected a former Attorney General of California, a former District Attorney of San Fransisco and a junior Senator representing California, a…
Lagos peaks again as Nigeria records 329 more Coronavirus cases
Nigeria recorded 329 more cases of Coronavirus on Friday, with Lagos topping the chat with 113 new infections. With the figures, Nigeria’s total confirmed Coronavirus cases is put at…
10 Top places for honeymooners in Nigeria, instead of Dubai or Cape Verde
Leading tourism operators on Friday revealed the top 10 destinations suitable for holiday relaxation and couples’ honeymoon within Nigeria. The travel experts made the revelation…
Bayern fear no team after seeing off Barcelona – Thomas Muller
Thomas Muller declared Friday that Bayern Munich fear no team after destroying Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals. The Bundesliga giants sealed a remarkable 8-2 win in…
Signs emerging U.S. election will be messy
Signs are emerging that the U.S. presidential and congressional election in November will be messy. And President Trump is at the centre, right and left of it as he has…
Nigerian celebrities blast New York Post for saying Beyonce made Afrobeats global
Nollywood actress Uche Jombo and other Nigerian celebrities have lambasted US-based media organisation New York Post over a report that American singer Beyonce made Afrobeats go international. In an article titled,…
Lagos lottery, betting operators to pay N20m licence fee
The Lagos State House of Assembly said a bill that will make operators of lottery, pools and betting in the state to pay N20 million as licence fees to the state government is underway.…
Court orders Yahoo Boy to control traffic in Ilorin
Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin ordered one Kolade Emmanuel Balogun to pay a fine of N50,000 and control traffic for the next three months. The Ilorin…
We are sorry – Barcelona president Bartomeu apologises to fans
FC Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has apologised to the fans after the heavy defeat suffered in the hands of Bayern Munich on Friday night. “It has been a very, very tough night.…
No going back in rejection of VC’s removal – Unilag ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Lagos chapter, has said that there is no going back in its rejection of the removal of the university’s Vice-Chancellor,…
Let Americans Vote – Obama slams Trump over US Postal Service
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has slammed President Trump and Republicans over the denial of funds to the U.S. Postal Service, to allow seamless mailed voting. Obama said Trump…
Hisbah, Imams applaud Kano singer’s death sentence
The Kano State council of Friday mosque Imams has commended a Shari’a court for sentencing 22-year-old Yahaya Sharif-Aminu to death by hanging for blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad.…
Prof Soyombo assumes office as UNILAG acting VC
Prof Theophilus Soyombo has said that he has assumed office as the acting vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). He told Nigerian Tribune on Friday that he assumed duties…
Why you shouldn’t compare Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido – Banky W
Popular Nigerian singer and actor cum politician, Bankole Wellington also known as Banky W has explained why fans should not compare musicians as to who is greater because some are doing…
Yinka Ayefele inaugurates new radio station
Music maestro, Yinka Ayefele on Friday inaugurated a new radio station, Fresh 106.9 FM in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state. Wife of Ekiti Governor, Mrs Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, who attended the…