Nigeria surpasses 27,000 with 626 new COVID-19 cases
Nigeria’s COVID-19 (Coronavirus) cases have surpassed 27,000 mark after the nation recorded 626 fresh cases of the virus on Monday. According to figures released by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC,…
FBI arrests Ghislaine Maxwell, girlfriend of paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
The FBI arrested on Thursday Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend and longtime associate of the late disgraced financier and paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Maxwell, 58, was…
The needless controversy over Nimi Akinkugbe’s ambassadorial appointment
I HAVE read reactions trailing the enlistment of Mrs. Nimi Akinkugbe, specifically on Punch.com, as non-career Ambassadorial Nominee for Ondo State. These reactions are tagged…
President Buhari, Hushpuppi do the same work – Aisha Yesufu alleges
Aisha Yusufu, co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls campaign group, blasted President Muhammadu Buhari, saying he is doing same work as Huspuppi, the Nigerian Instagram celebrity and alleged internet fraudster, real name, Raymond Abbas.…
Nwanta Anayoeze alleged fraud kingpin arrested by EFCC for $8.5m U.S bank scam
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned an alleged internet fraud kingpin, Nwanta Anayoeze, for $8.5m scam. In a statement, the EFCC wrote; The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Port Harcourt’s zonal…
14-year-old girl flees home to cohabit with Facebook lover
A 14-year-old girl (name withheld), has fled her parents’ home in Biogbolo, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, to cohabit with her Facebook lover, Victory Age, aged 17. Victory,…
APC caretaker committee meets Akande
Members of Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have met with former Interim National Chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande. Akande, who also chairs the…
BREAKING: Buhari suspends MD of NSITF, Somefun, four directors
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the indefinite suspension of the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Mr. Adebayo Somefun.…
Biden again beats Trump in campaign fundraising
For the second time in a row, Joe Biden’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee raised $141 million in June, besting President Trump’s fundraising efforts. According to figures released on Wednesday night,…
Nigerians react to Hushpuppi’s extradition to US
Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the news of Nigerian fraudster, Raymond Igbalode Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi being extradited to the United States alongside his close associate, Olalekan Jacob…
Re: An Open Letter To Jagaban By Femi Fani-Kayode
*The tragedy of your existence Dear FFK, I have always respected and admired you, your command of words when you speak. You are one of the very few Nigerians who could speak extempore for…
COVID-19: Ex-Minister Gbagi sends goodwill messages to Okowa, wife, others
…Tasks Delta residents on adherence to Covid-19 protocols, safety measures Former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, on Thursday sent goodwill messages to…
BREAKING: Ondo health commissioner dies of COVID-19 complications
Wahab Adegbenro, Ondo state commissioner of health, has died of COVID- 19 complications. A family source told TheCable Adegbenro died at the state’s infectious…
Finally, Hushpuppi, Woodberry extradited to US
Suspected Nigerian fraudsters, Ramon Igbalode Abbas a.k.a Hushpuppi and Olalekan Jacon Ponle a.k.a Mr Woodberry have been extradited to the United States. They were arrested in Dubai, United Arab…
Any passenger who sneezes onboard will be treated as COVID-19 case, says Aero contractor boss
Ado Sanusi, the chief executive officer of Aero Contractors, has advised intending passengers who have a cold or malaria not to come to the airport. Speaking on Sunrise Daily, a…
What do these governors want?
Governors sit atop the 36 states of the federation. They hold the helm in these states and are powerful, strong and reliable to borrow the once-upon-a-time pay off…
Nigerian police denies detaining Seyitan who accused D’banj of rape
The Nigerian police has denied detaining Seyitan Babatayo, the lady who accused singer, D’banj, of rape. Vanguard reported that a Police source said D’banj reported on three separate occasions at FCID for interrogation and statement,…
Judge lifts ban on Trump’s niece tell-all book
An appeal court judge, Judge Alan Scheinkman has lifted a temporary ban on the publication of a ”tell-all” book written by U.S President Donald Trump’s niece, Mary. According…
Ganduje heads 49-man APC Campaign Council for Edo poll (Full list)
Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, is the chairman of the 49-man All Progressives Congress National Campaign Council for the Edo State Governorship Election. The…
Peter Okoye’s wife, Lola Omotayo narrates coronavirus experience
Lola Omotayo-Okoye, the wife of Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye, has opened up about her experience with coronavirus. The mother-of-two described coronavirus as a…
Legislature, most misunderstood arm of Government – Lawan
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said the legislature is the most misunderstood arm of Government. Lawan stated this in his remarks sequel to a motion considered on the…
Ambode wins poll to replace Osinowo in Senate
A majority of Lagos East Senatorial District voters and leaders decided in favour of the immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Akinwumi Dapo Ambode, to fill the vacuum left behind by late Senator Sikirulai Adebayo…
One more witness to testify against Mompha
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to, on July 10, present its remaining witnesses in the trial of social…
WHO warns against use of masks during exercise
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned people against wearing masks while exercising, saying masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. WHO gave the warning on…