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House of Representatives rejects castration of rapists
Members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives have killed a motion seeking to recommend castration for rapists. The House, at the plenary on Thursday, rejected the…
Trump lacks compassion- Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
Hollywood actor, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has delivered a scathing critique of President Donald Trump over his poor response to the George Floyd protests. In the eight-minute video…
COVID-19 patient absconds from Jos isolation centre
A male COVID-19 patient has absconded from an isolation centre in Jos, Plateau state. Mr Williams Bassi, the Coordinator, World Health Organisation (WHO), disclosed during a…
Obaseki sued for certificate forgery (Court Papers)
Governor Godwin Obaseki has been dragged before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, accused of certificate forgery and perjury. The case was filed on 29 May. The plaintiffs in the case,…
Explainer: What exactly is the age of consent in Nigeria?
There has been misinformation about the Nigerian age of consent, with Nigerians being misled by a foreign website. The Nigerian Age of Consent is 18, not 11. (This Is Africa) As at today, if you type ‘age of consent Nigeria’ on…
BREAKING: Edo Gov. Obaseki appoints new commissioner for information
The Edo state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday approved the appointment of Mr. Stewart Efe as the new Commissioner for Communication and Orientation of the state, THE…
NDDC Probe: Self Indictment! How Nwaoboshi nailed himself with bribery and corruption
It was Nuhu Ribadu, in the height of his glory as an anti-corruption tsar, who said “When you fight corruption, it fights back.” If there is any politician today living the truism of Ribadu’s immortal words, it is…
BREAKING: Gov. Obaseki’s commissioner for information, Ohonbamu, resigns
Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki’s commissioner for information and orientation, Hon. Paul Ohonbamu, has resigned, THE WITNESS reports. His resignation, THE WITNESS gathered was…
BREAKING: PTF sets date for resumption of interstate movements in Nigeria
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19has set a date for the resumption of interstate movements in Nigeria, THE WITNESS learnt. Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari…
Osun Assembly approves life imprisonment rapists
The Speaker of Osun House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye, on Thursday restated that anyone found guilty of rape, would be liable to life imprisonment after conviction. Owoeye, during…
Allocation for n’assembly renovation is N9bn — NOT N27bn – Budget office
The budget office says the allocation for the renovation of the National Assembly Complex in the 2020 budget is N9.25 billion. Ben Akabueze, budget office director-general, cleared the air on Thursday while reacting to reports on…
Oniru Kingship: Must we Politicise our traditional Institutions?
In the last few months since the death of the late Oniru of Iru land, Oba Abiodun Idowu Oniru, there is still a vacuum of leadership in one of the highly coveted royal seats in Lagos. Lagosians have…
2 U.S. police officers gets suspended for attacking journalists
Two police officers have been suspended after attacking two Australian journalists, who were covering the George Floyd protests in Washington D.C. U.S. Park Police (USPP) said on Thursday…
Kemi Olunloyo rains curses on Davido after leg injury
Controversial Nigerian Journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has revealed her wish for Nigerian singer Davido after his leg injury that has restricted him to the use of crutches. Olunloyo…
Ex- George Bush aides boost Joe Biden’s White House campaign
Former officials from the George W. Bush administration have formed a super PAC to support former Vice President Joe Biden’s White House campaign. According to thehill.com,…
Toolz opens up on losing baby
Popular OAP, Tolulope Oniru-Demuren also known as Toolz has opened up on how she felt when she lost her child. Featuring on the latest episode of Life Lessons with…
Floyd family ‘relieved’ by new charges against suspects
The lead attorney for George Floyd’s family, Benjamin Crump, has said that the family is relieved to see new charges against police officers involved in the case. But, he believes…
Uti Nwachukwu accused of rape
Big Brother Africa 5 winner Uti Nwachukwu has been accused of rape by a lady identified as Kambili Korie who also alleges that he is bisexual. Rape victims have continued to speak…
Niger delta leader Chief Edwin Clark Supports Akpabio and IMC over NASS Allegations
In separate letters to the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan and the Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief Clark, he noted that the National…
Idimogu endorsed as Igbo APC leader in Lagos
The lawmaker representing Oshodi/Isolo Constituency 2 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Jude Idimogu has been endorsed as the new Igbo Leader in the Lagos Chapter of the…
BREAKING: Former Ondo State Gov Bamidele Olomilua, 80, passes on
Former Governor of the Old Ondo State and an elderstateman, Bamidele Olomilua is dead. He was 80 years old. According to a source, Olumilua died at his country home, Ikere Ekiti. His remains…
Five aspirants to battle Obaseki for APC ticket
Six Edo State governorship aspirants in the All Progressives Congress (APC) have submitted their expression of interest and nomination forms ahead of the June 22 primary.…
AfDB: Oluwo asks Buhari, Obasanjo, others to solidify support for Adesina
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has urged political stakeholders to solidify their support for the embattled president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adeshina. This newspaper reports that Mr…
Airlines get set for June 21 flight resumption
Domestic carriers are ramping up efforts to meet the new checklist rolled out by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for resumption of flights. NCAA on Wednesday reaffirmed…