D’Banj’s Woes Deepens As Nigerians Call For Revoke Of His UN Ambassadorial Appointment
Almost 15,000 people have signed an online petition calling on the United Nations to strip Oladapo Oyebanjo aka D’Banj of his appointment as United Nations Ambassador for Peace. They also called the…
BREAKING: “Obaseki is now our member” – PDP confirms Edo Governor’s Defection [Video]
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has confirmed the formal defection of Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki. In a statement issued via is twitter page, the party expressed happiness at Obaseki’s Decision. The Party wrote; “Breaking…
Gunmen kidnap Joshua Dariye’s father
Defwan Dariye, father of Joshua Dariye, former governor of Plateau state, has been kidnapped by gunmen. This is the second time Defwan would be kidnapped. He was once abducted at his residence in Plateau, in February 2015. The…
80% of infected persons not in isolation centres, says Fed Govt
THE Federal Government on Thursday urged Nigerians to prepare for difficult days ahead as cases of corona virus infections continue to rise. It also raised the alarm that 80 percent of…
MURIC warns against reopening of schools, religious centres
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has warned states against the reopening of schools and religious centres. MURIC Director Prof Ishaq Akintola lauded the…
Alleged Rape: IGP Orders Probe Of D’Banj
Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered a probe into the rape allegation levelled against musician, OladapoOyebanjo better known as D’banj. This is contained in a letter with reference number…
Malami Writes President, Seeks Removal of Magu
•Accuses EFCC boss of diversion of recovered loot, insubordination •Says Magu reckless, liability to anti-corruption war The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami…
Rape… A scourge refusing to abate
From time to time, the country erupts in protests against the incidence of rape. The crime, which increased during the Coronavirus lockdown, seems to be defying efforts to…
Lloyd’s of London, Bank of England apologise for roles in slavery
The Lloyd’s of London insurance market apologised on Thursday for its “shameful” role in the 18th and 19th Century Atlantic slave trade and pledged to fund opportunities for black and ethnic…
Will APC governors back Obaseki on PDP platform?
THE Progressives Governors’ Forum is like a cult. It is a formidable caucus in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for interest articulation and collective strategy for…
A befitting edifice for M.K.O. Abiola
In his lifetime, Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola was an influential figure in almost all spheres of life and his impact in sports cannot be underestimated. Apart from setting up Abiola Babes Football Club, he…
Aregbesola In Fresh Trouble
Former Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State, now Minister of Interior is in hot soup. Insiders squealed to us that as governor he messed up the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun…
Kathryn Wheelbarger Pentagon official quits because of Trump
Kathryn Wheelbarger, one of the Pentagon’s most prominent and respected policy officials, is resigning after three years in the job. She is quitting at a time when critics have…
Suspects accused of looting South Africa’s bank docked
Seven suspects accused of taking $132.43 million from VBS Mutual bank in 2018 pleaded not guilty to 47 counts of fraud, theft, corruption and racketeering when they appeared in a South African court…
Nigeria loses $48 million to oil theft between January to June
Nigeria has lost $48 million to pipeline vandalism and crude oil theft between January and June, 2020. This was revealed by the Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, who spoke in…
Huawei’s chief accuses U.S. of giving Canadian court ‘misleading’ evidence
Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou has accused the United States of providing a “grossly inaccurate and misleading” summary of evidence to the Canadian court hearing her extradition case. She argued that…
My position on Edo politics, by Oba of Benin
BENIN monarch Omo N’Oba Nedo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II on Thursday stated his position on political developments in Edo State. He is opposed to imposition (consensus candidate) and…
Amidst darkness, Discos reject 8,244MW in one week
The power distribution companies in the country failed to distribute 8,244.05 megawatts of electricity in the first week of this month, the Transmission Company of Nigeria has said. The total electricity distributed by the Discos…
Linda Ikeji In Big Trouble
Popular blogger, Linda Ikeji is in hot soup. Insiders disclosed that she has been having a running battle with the Lagos State Inland Revenue Service. We were told that despite all…
Kidnapped businessman dies in captivity despite N5 million ransom payment
The relatives of a businessman who was abducted from his sickbed in Sankara, Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State, said he died in the custody of the kidnappers despite a N5…
INTERVIEW: JAMB Approved Low Cut-Off Mark For Varsity Admission To Appease Owners Of Private…
When we keep proliferating institutions that we don't plan to fund, we compound the problem of public education and it seems like we don't have the interest of the people at heart. Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, National President,…
U.S. Supreme Court halts Trump plan to end young migrants’ protection
THE United States (U.S.) Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to end a programme that offers protections for people who immigrated to America as minors. The…
WHO declares Nigeria polio-free
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Nigeria free of wild polio. The declaration followed the completion of documentation for the free status. WHO…
Struggle for the Soul of APC
It is very difficult and challenging to come to terms with unfolding development in APC. The disconcerting reality of becoming clobbered into another undemocratic political platform, which…