My wife frequently beats me – Divorce-seeking husband tells court
An electronic trader, Gbade Olaniyi, on Wednesday petitioned an Ile-Tuntun Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolved his seven year-old marriage to wife, Olubunmi, because she frequently beats him.…
COVID-19 cases ‘are no longer rising’ globally
The number of new COVID-19 cases have stabilised globally based on a seven-day moving average. According to data on Worldometer, which provides updates on the pandemic, there has been an…
I’m still the VC of UNILAG, says Ogundipe
Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, vice chancellor of the University of Lagos, has asked the public to ignore the announcement of his removal from office. Earlier on Wednesday, Ogundipe’s removal was…
JUST IN: Two UNILAG Council members confirm VC’s removal, attack Pro-Chancellor
Two Senate representatives in the Governing Council of the University of Lagos, UNILAG have criticized the Pro-Chancellor of the University, Wale Babalakin over his role in the sack of the Vice-Chancellor, Oluwatoyin Ogundipe.…
Lagos PDP warns governor not to waste state funds on Edo, Ondo elections
The Peoples Democratic Party, Lagos State chapter, has cautioned the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu against spending funds belonging to the state on the upcoming governorship elections in Ondo and Edo states. This was contained in a…
Boko Haram: Investigate Mailafiya’s allegations – Northern Governors to Security Agencies
The Northern Governors Forum has called on security agencies to investigate the allegation by a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr Obadiah Mailafiya in which he alleged that “…one of the Northern Governors…
FG gives funding boost to NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has been given an additional N8.5billion by the Federal Government. The fund was approved on Wednesday by the Federal Executive Council,…
“Diezani is a Yahoo Girl, Dele Momodu is her Lackey” – Buhari Media
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has taken a swipe at the Publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu in the aftermath of the recent appearance of former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke at a virtual event…
I want to live for 90 years only, says Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom said if God permit him , he want to live for 90 years only . The Governor is 59 years old and will clock 60 next year. Speaking during a special session…
I miss Laycon, says Erica
Current Head of House, Erica has confessed she misses the friendship she shared with Laycon. Laycon and Erica, who used to be close friends, had to maintain some distance because of Erica’s relationship with…
BREAKING: UNILAG Governing Council sacks Vice Chancellor
The Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Olawatoyin Ogundipe, has been sacked by the governing council of the institution. His removal was announced during a meeting…
Like NDDC, Like Edo: Why we must end the reign of abuse
by Tony Usidamen The searchlight beamed on the activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) recently has revealed a deep rot in the agency, which was set up by the federal…
Dwayne Johnson Crowned Forbes Highest Paid Actor Of 2020
Dwayne Johnson, an American-Canadian movie star better known by his ring name The Rock, has topped Forbes’ annual list of highest-paid Hollywood actors for the second year in a row. The…
Ohanaeze, IPOB disagree on Igbo President
A sharp division on the Biafra agitation and the demand for a President from the Southeast opened up on Tuesday between the highest Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo,…
Obama, Clinton hail Biden’s choice of Harris as running mate
Former President Barrack Obama has joined major Democratic Party leaders to hail presidential candidate Joe Biden for choosing Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. Obama said Biden “nailed this decision” with the…
BBNaija: Why I’m rooting for Nengi, Tricky Tee – Ben Bruce
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has joined a horde of celebrities and personalities rooting for Housemates in the BBNaija Lockdown edition. In a recent tweet, the lawmaker, who represented Bayelsa…
Foreign Affairs Minister, Onyeama, recovers from COVID-19
Foreign Affairs Minister Geofrey Onyeama has recovered from coronavirus after three-week of isolation. He tested positive on July 19 and proceeded to an isolation…
Group wants ex-pension reform boss, Abdulrasheed Maina reinstated
A civil society member of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), the Legislative Watch has called on the presidency to direct the reinstatement of the embattled former PRTT…
12 Major news events that shook July 2020
The month of July saw some major political, economic, crime, and cultural events take place in Nigeria and around the world. From Magu’s arrest,…
Hospitals, expats blast Trump’s plan to block U.S. citizens over coronavirus
A Southern California-area hospital system, immigrant advocacy groups and Americans living in Mexico criticized on Tuesday a U.S. government draft proposal that could block U.S. citizens and…
GTB dollar spending limit hits record low — $100 per month
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) has lowered the international spending limit on its naira Mastercard to $100 a month. This was contained in a notice sent to customers on Wednesday. This development affects online, POS and ATM activities…
‘Covidpreneurs’ Hawk Body Bags Amid Mexico Shortages
With millions of Mexicans out of work due to Covid-19, some are seizing on the pandemic to trade in medical and other equipment, solving shortages while also causing price spikes and supply chaos. Like in many countries, these…
FCMB clarifies position on N573 million transfer
Our attention has been drawn to widely circulating stories incorrectly stating that our Managing Director, during a recent presidential hearing in Abuja, testified that the bank mistakenly…
India’s COVID-19 tally crosses 2.3m as deaths surge past 46,000 mark
The number of COVID-19 cases in India rose to 2,329,638 on Wednesday as the deaths crossed the 46,000 marks, reaching 46,091, said the data released by the Federal Health Ministry.…