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Britain locks down Leicester city after COVID-19 flare-up
Britain’s Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Tuesday that the city of Leicester will be locked down after a flare-up of COVID-19 infections. The ancient city of Leicester in…
Inter Milan to extend Victor Moses’ loan deal
Football Club Internazionale Milano, commonly referred to as Inter Milan are yet to agree on loan extensions for Alexis Sanchez and Victor Moses despite their current deals almost…
French court sentences former PM Fillion, wife to jail
A French court has sentenced former French prime minister, François Fillon and his Welsh wife, Penelope, to jail for embezzling public funds. Francois was found guilty of creating a…
Olubadan laments deaths of Ibadan elders
Oba Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has expressed worry over persistent cases of deaths of Ibadan elders. Adetunji expressed his worry in a statement issued in Ibadan by…
Two held as police uncover petrol wells in Lagos
Intelligence Response Team (IRT) operatives have arrested two suspects for alleged acts of economic sabotage. Victoria Ogunsomi, 58, and Shafe Abayomi were arrested last week after…
Courts as agents of discord
Courts are by nature meant to resolve disputes through unbiased interpretation and application of the law. But when by their acts and decisions, they transform into agents…
Dr Funmilayo accused of rape by Bola Aseyan
Popular UK based Nigerian doctor and Twitter influencer, Dr Harvey Olufunmilayo, has been accused of rape by another female medical doctor. The social media user, @bola_aseyan, who is also also a doctor called out Dr Harvey…
Dbanj rape allegation: IGP orders probe of policemen who arrested Seyitan Babatayo
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the probe of the policemen who allegedly arrested D’banj’s rape accuser, Seyitan Babatayo. The IGP Mohammed Adamu gave the order in a letter – sequel to a petition…
PDP speaks on plot to remove Secondus as National Chairman
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has reacted to reports of an alleged plot by certain forces in the party to remove its national chairman, Uche Secondus. The Party, in a statement issued on Monday night, disclosed that there was…
JUST IN: Police arrest popular traditional ruler, Iyatsere of Warri
The Nigerian Police Force has arrested the Iyatsere of Warri and leader of the Itsekiri in Ologbo COmmunity, Ikpoba-Okha LGA of Edo State, Chief Johnson Atseleghe over the mysterious disappearance of one Sunday Etchie. Reports…
Face masks should not be replaced with face shields – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has advised Nigerians against using face shields in place of face masks. In an advisory issued at the weekend, the centre said there was currently limited or no evidence on the…
Nigerian government certifies Kara bridge safe, tasks motorists on good driving
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, says the Kara bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is safe for use. Popoola on Monday told newsmen after inspecting the bridge that the structural integrity test…
Dr. Dre’s wife files for divorce after 24 years of marriage
Nicole Young, wife of Dr. Dre, American media personality, has filed for divorce after 24 years of marriage. According to TMZ, Young filed the divorce suit on Monday, citing irreconcilable…
Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over Soleimani‘s killing
Iran has issued an arrest warrant for US President Donald Trump over the killing of Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC). CNN is reporting that…
Four ex-Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s killing appear in court (Photos)
The four former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's killing appeared before a judge on Monday, June 29. Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng, and Thomas Lane, who…
EFCC arrests CashNation boss, Kashy for alleged internet fraud
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Office, have arrested one Babatunde Oyerinde Abidoun, popularly known as Kashy, and owner of CashNation Ent. Ltd., a music record label, for his alleged…
Lady dies after posting “if I die during Lockdown no need for autopsy”
A Nigerian lady identified as, Sandra Chinenye Obioha Ihekwereme, has died after making a post about death on social media. Two months ago, the 22-year-old woman, made a post about death on her Facebook page. Sandra Chinenye Obioha…
18 LGs account for 60% of COVID-19 infections in Nigeria – PTF Chairman
The Chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, says Nigerians must continue to thank God in view of the low mortality rate being recorded following the community…
After receiving N78.9bn from FG, Wike makes U-turn, says ‘Buhari is a President for all Nigerians’
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, on Monday night applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the release of N78.9billion refund to the state government. Mr Wike, who was a critic…
Electricity tariff hike to wait as Lawan, Gbajabiamila intervene
The 100 per cent hike in electricity tariff slated to commence Wednesday has been put on hold. This follows the National Assembly leadership’s intervention at a meeting with the…
APC interim panel to visit Tinubu, begs members to withdraw suits
The Mai Mala Buni-led All Progressives Congress Caretaker Committee and Extraordinary National Convention Planning Committee will before the end of this week visit the APC National Leader,…
Villa shooting: Buhari gets new security officer
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Musa, as his Chief Personal Security Officer. The Senior Special Assistant to the…
Give Ighalo more playing time, fans task Solskjaer
Nigerian fans have asked Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to give Odion Ighalo more playing time. The calls came after Ighalo scored his fifth goal in four starts to help the…
Dein of Agbor’s reign has brought prosperity, peace – Ex-Minister Gbagi
Former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi has described the reign of the Dein of Agbor Kingdom, Benjamin Ikenchuku Keagborekuzi I, as one…