Ismaila Isa Funtua: We began as adversaries…, by Femi Adesina
For decades, I had known him as a politician, businessman, and media entrepreneur. His reputation was as impressive as his height. But my first close contact with Mallam…
Despite being COVID-19 positive, people still stormed my house for Sallah — Oyo Commissioner
The Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, has expressed fear that despite unrelenting campaign to sensitise the people on safety…
Kashamu, Obasanjo, the Ills of the Dead and the Living
By Semiu Okanlawon I am not a fan of former President Olusegun Obasanjo and let me make that categorically clear from this point. I would return to this later for my reasons. I sat in my…
COVID-19 pandemic spikes Nigeria’s unemployment rate
The COVID-19 pandemic worsened Nigeria’s unemployment situation, according to new figures by the National Bureau of Statistics. According to NBS, the unemployment rate during second quarter, when…
Willian officially joins Arsenal
Arsenal Football Club have announced that Brazil international Willian has officially signed a three-year deal to join the club ahead of the 2020/21 season. The 32-year-old forward has a…
Edo 2020: Fayose denies saying Obaseki will lose
A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has denied saying Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State will lose his re-election bid. Mr Fayose in a statement by his spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, on Thursday, was responding to a…
Pasuma’s lead Vocalist, Shina Alao is dead
Multiple online reports has claimed that Shina Alao is dead. He was Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, also known as “Oganla one” lead vocalist. According to the reports, Shina Alao, died few hours ago after battling a protracted illness. The Fuji…
President Buhari’s Daughter, Hanan, set to wed Special Adviser to Fashola
Hanan, one of the daughters of President Muhammadu Buhari, is set to marry Mohammed Turad, a special adviser to former Lagos State governor and current Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola. According to SR, Hunan Buhari and Mohammed…
I Feel Like Something Is Wrong With Me When I Don’t Fight – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has noted that he feels very dejected and uncomfortable when he goes a day without fighting with people. According to Wike, it is his duty raise the Blood Pressure, (BP) of those who do not want…
Obadiah Apologies Over His Boko Harm Statement
The Presidential election Candidate of African Democratic Congress in the 2019 general elections, Obadiah Mailafia, has revealed that he got his information on a Northern Governor been the commander of Boko Haram from traders he…
BREAKING: 21.7m Nigerians now unemployed, says NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says 21.7 million Nigerians are now unemployed. According to its Labour Force Statistics report released Friday, the number of unemployed…
Chika Ike shares stunning photo in green
Nigerian actress, television personality, and business woman Chika Ike in her latest Instagram post, rocked a green dress and fringe weave to complete her chic look. In a statement, she said: ‘Comment with an emoji! ✨💥’ and some of her…
UN chief Guterres welcomes UAE-Israeli diplomatic ties
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the historic agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates to normalise diplomatic relations. Guterres’ reaction came in a…
Andreescu will not defend U.S. Open title
Bianca Andreescu said on Thursday she would not defend her title at the U.S. Open in New York. The Canadian said this was because the COVID-19 pandemic has compromised her ability to reach her…
Britain to add France and Netherlands to travel quarantine list
Britain on Thursday announced it is re-imposing travel restrictions for six popular holiday destinations amid growing COVID-19 risks. From 4.00 a.m. on Saturday (0300 GMT), anyone…
Any hand sanitiser containing 1-propanol dangerous to your health – FDA
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said some hand sanitisers have been found to contain 1-propanol, a toxin that can harm the central nervous system. FDA said in a statement that the…
Nigeria records 10 new COVID-19 deaths as cases slump again
Ten persons died in Nigeria in the last 24 hours of COVID-19 complications, the NCDC announced Thursday. This raised the death toll to 966, in contrast with the 956 logged in…
I collected $2.267m cash from Adoke – Ex-Unity Bank MD tells court
A FEDERAL High Court in Abuja heard on Thursday how former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Mohammed Adoke, paid $2,267,200 in cash in his house to a…
Trump admits sabotage of US election
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was blocking Democrats’ effort to include funds for the U.S. Postal Service and election infrastructure in a new coronavirus relief…
We went to Abuja to thank Buhari – Anambra traditional rulers tell Gov. Obiano
The 12 suspended Anambra traditional rulers on Thursday were flummoxed on Thursday as to what offence they committed to warrant the sanction meted out to them by Governor Willie Obiano.…
We took matter to Babalakin’s dad, says Parents’ forum
THE Parents’ Forum of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Thursday called for fairness and caution in the management of the Governing Council’s decision to sack Prof Toyin Ogundipe.…
The night Carrington staked life for Nigeria’s democracy
LAGOS, like other states, was groping in the ghost land that Nigeria had become that dusk in 1997. Middle-class Surulere was roiling in virtual lockdown as hordes of riot…
Is Kamala Harris eligible for election? A Fact check of Trump’s claim
False claims that Kamala Harris is not legally eligible to serve as U.S. vice president or president have been circulating in social media posts since 2019, when she first launched…
Burna Boy’s new album Twice as Tall records 5million streams in one hour
Burna Boy’s much awaited new work, Twice as Tall was released Friday morning and it was an instant hit. It recorded five million streams within an hour of its release. And it was…