Obasanjo advises youths to wrest power from older generation
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned African youths to note that leadership position would not come their way until they “squeeze older generation out of office”.…
Brothers detained over death of Tolulope Arotile arraigned in court
Nehemiah and David Adejo, two brothers detained over the death of Tolulope Arotile, Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot, were on Thursday arraigned before a magistrate court in…
UNILAG vice-chancellor’s ‘purported removal’ by governing council illegal – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Lagos branch, has condemned the “purported removal” of the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Toyin Ogundipe. The Chairman of the union, Dr Dele Ashiru, said the…
EFCC probes alleged attempt by Lebanese to smuggle $890,000
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is investigating an alleged attempt by two Lebanese nationals to smuggle 890,000 dollars (N338 million) out of the country.…
JUST IN: Walter Carrington, ex-US ambassador to Nigeria, is dead
Walter Carrington, a former United States ambassador to Nigeria, is dead. According to PUNCH, Arese Carrington, wife of the deceased, confirmed his death in an email. “It is with a heavy and broken heart but with gratitude to God…
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,…