Lionel Messi becomes first footballer ever to clinch the Laureus Award
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi on Monday won the prestigious Lauren World sportsman of the year award. The Argentine became the first footballer ever to win the…
Open feud in Aso Rock that explains the ineptitude of security chiefs
A power tussle for the control of Nigeria’s security chiefs between the National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Monguno and President Muhammadu Buhari’s chief of staff, Abba Kyari…
Lagos issues quit notice to traders under Eko Bridge
Lagos State Government on Monday issued a quit notice to all traders with containerized stores and other forms of stalls at Oke Arin Market at Ebute -Ero under the Eko…
Man. United, VAR rock Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Manchester United recorded a win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Monday after Video Assistant Referee, VAR, ruled out two of Chelsea’s goals. With the win,…
Oluwo, Agbowu face-off unfortunate – Osun government
The Osun government has described the face-off between the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi and the Agbowu of Ogbaagbaa, Oba Dhikrulahi Akinropo, as unfortunate and avoidable. It would be recalled that Akanbi was alleged to…
PHOTOS: Amotekun ‘commander’ storms Ekiti assembly in combat regalia
One of the leaders of Amotekun, a security outfit, on Monday, visited the Ekiti state house of assembly, dressed in combat regalia. The Amotekun leader, whose major purpose in the house was to attend a public hearing on the outfit,…
Justice Tanko heads seven-man panel of justices to review Bayelsa, Imo verdicts
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad will chair the seven-member panel of justices to review Bayelsa and Imo governorship election verdicts, that have triggered huge controversies and misgivings about the…
Diezani stole not less than $2.5bn… she must be extradited – Magu
Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has again asked the United Kingdom to extradite Diezani Alison-Madueke, former…
How lady divorced husband for insisting they share bills equally
A Twitter user has narrated how her cousin divorced her husband, after he insisted they share bills equally, even after they had a newborn. Taking to the micro-blogging platform, @DarkSisterHive, narrated how her cousin divorced her…
Woman publicly shames her cheating husband in bizarre way (Photo)
A woman took a bizarre tactic to publicly shame her cheating husband, and some are applauding her bravery while some are saying she took things too far. A cheating partner is hard to deal with, and the unnamed woman decided to call it…
Premier League to give Liverpool golden trophy this season on one condition
Liverpool will receive a golden trophy from the Premier League, if they go unbeaten this season, the DailyMail reports. The Reds are regarded as champions-elect in certain quarters, after opening a 25-point gap lead at the top of the…
Head of Wuhan hospital dies of Coronavirus (photos)
The Head of Wuhan hospital Dr Liu Zhiming, the director of Wuchang Hospital, has today died of Coronavirus, according to Chinese media. Dr Liu Zhiming’s death was confirmed by People’s Daily, the official newspaper of China’s Communist…
Police extend curfew in Bayelsa to Feb. 23
The Bayelsa State Police Command has extended the three-day dusk-to dawn curfew earlier imposed on the state from February 17 to February 23. The State’s Commissioner of…
Fashola faults 17 million housing deficit claim
The Minister of Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola has faulted claim that Nigeria has 17million housing deficit. Fashola noted that the 17million housing deficit being quoted was grossly over bloated.…
Man jailed three years for impersonating central bank governor
Julius Nwalozie Onyebuchi, alias Dr. Godwin Emefiele, the governor of Central Bank of Nigeria has been sentenced to three years imprisonment without an option of fine. The sentence was handed down to the fake Emefiele by Justice…
Ghanaian pastor buys N46 million ‘bus mansion’ which has a bedroom, toilet & kitchen (Photos)
A Ghanaian pastor, Kwaku Agyei Antwi popularly known as Rev. Obofour, who is the founder and leader of Anointed Palace Chapel, has bought a ‘bus mansion’ which has a bedroom, toilet and kitchen. Rev. Obofour bought a brand new car Mirada…
15 monarchs demand suspension of Oluwo
No fewer than 15 traditional rulers in Ola-Oluwa and Ayedire Local Government Areas of Osun State have demanded sanctions against the Oluwo of Iwo,…
NERC asks Discos to gross-up tariff by 50 percent
The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed the 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to hike their tariffs by average of 50 percent on April 1.…
Buhari NOT embarking on 20-day UK vacation, says Femi Adesina
The presidency has debunked the rumour that President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to travel to the United Kingdom and some foreign countries. In a statement on Monday, Femi Adesina, special adviser to the president on media and…
PDP writes CJN, asks him to step aside from Imo case
Ahead of the Tuesday’s hearing of the application by Emeka Ihedioha for the supreme court to review its judgment on the 2019 Imo state governorship election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has written to Tanko Mohammed, chief…
Coronavirus: Infected passengers evacuated on US flights
More than a dozen infected Americans from a coronavirus-riddled cruise ship off Japan flew on evacuation flights to the US with other passengers on Monday, as the epidemic claimed more lives in China to take the death toll…
Kano court dismisses kingmakers suit challenging creation of new emirates
The Kano State High Court has dismissed a suit filed by Kano kingmakers challenging the creation of four new emirates and the appointment of first-class emirs. Delivering the judgement on Monday, the judge, Ahmad Badamasi, said the…
Odion Ighalo can make Manchester United move permanent – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Odion Ighalo can turn his short-term loan deal into a permanent move. Ighalo linked up with the Red Devils on a six-month loan deal last month from Chinese Super League club…
JUST IN: Agba Jalingo regains freedom six months after
Six months after he was detained, Publisher of Cross River Watch, Agba Jalingo, has been released from prison custody. He was released after meeting his bail condition.…