OBITUARY: Ajanaku, Nigeria’s first female LG chairperson imprisoned by Abacha for ‘attempted coup’
During the transition programme under the Olusegun Obasanjo administration in 1979, Obafemi Awolowo, first premier of the Western region, was to address some…
Nigerian Taoheed Bayo designs sneaker for Nike
Taoheed Bayo, a Nigerian student at University of Minnesota is making waves after designing a sneaker for Nike, that mirrors his Nigerian and African…
Let’s suspend campaign for restructuring — Buhari doesn’t believe in it – Agbakoba
Olisa Agbakoba, former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), says the advocacy for a political restructuring of Nigeria should be suspended because…
I ‘will win’ impeachment fight, says Trump
A defiant President Donald Trump predicted Thursday he “will win,” after the Democratic Speaker of the House of Representatives gave the green light for impeachment.“The good thing is that the Republicans have NEVER…
UK court rejects registration of Ogoni suit judgment against Shell
A United Kingdom court on Thursday, December 5, 2019 dismissed the application by some leaders of Ejamah Ebubu community in Ogoniland to register the judgement of a…
Melaye heads to tribunal Monday, gets PDP’s support
The Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday aligned itself with the decision of its Kogi West Senatorial candidate, Dino Melaye, to file a petition at the Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal over the…
I can’t be stopped from talking – Aisha Buhari
Aisha Buhari, Nigeria’s First Lady spoke from London on Thursday and declared that she cannot be stopped from voicing out her opinion on issues in the country,…
Wendy Williams shades Timberlake and wife Jessica Biels
Amidst Justin Timberlake’s public apology to his wife Jessica Biels, talk show host, Wendy Williams has thrown some shade at the couple, who have been married since 2012. “I…
How Fed Govt will comply with verdict on ex-governors’ pension – Malami
MINISTER of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami said on Thursday that public interest will guide Federal Government’s compliance with the…
INEC to conduct 28 rerun elections in January
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says there were 30 court-ordered rerun and supplementary elections out of which only two were conducted leaving a balance of 28 across the…
R.Kelly faces bribery charge over marriage to Aaliyah
American singer R. Kelly is facing new bribery charges that appear to be related to his 1994 marriage to R&B singer Aaliyah D. Haughton, who was then 15 years old. A…
Flying Car ready for sale at hefty $600K
The world’s first-ever mass-produced ‘Fly & Drive Car’ was unveiled in Miami Florida Tuesday night and will sell for $599,000. The three-wheeled machine – dubbed the Pioneer…
Lagos okays N250m for research, innovation council
THE Lagos State government on Thursday said it has voted N250million for its agency for speeding up innovation, the Lagos State Science, Reasearh and Innovation…
President’s aides not defending govt – Aisha Buhari
FIRST Lady Aisha Buhari on Thursday lamented that ministers and public officers close to the Presidency were not doing enough to defend the President and the Federal…
Everton sack Marco Silva as manager
EVERTON last night sacked manager Marco Silva after 18 months, with the club in the Premier League relegation zone after their Merseyside derby humiliation. Wednesday’s 5-2…
2023, here we come – Convicted Orji Kalu
Former Governor of Abia State, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, who was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment, over N7.65billion fraud, by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, while being led…
DSS releases Sowore after 124 days in detention
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Omoyele Sowore, convener of RevolutionNow Movement, who has been in detention since August 3. A DSS source…
‘It was a huge mistake’ — Woman who transitioned to man begins treatment to be female again
Debbie Karema, a 61-year-old woman from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, is on the verge to return to her original form as a female, after transitioning into a man at the age of…
IN DETAIL: 2020 budget — fastest since 1999
The house of representatives has passed the 2020 appropriation bill of N10.59 trillion. The lower legislative chamber passed the budget at Thursday’s plenary session…
Imminent return to January – December Budget Cycle excites Udo Udoma
With the National Assembly set to pass the 2020 Appropriation Bill today (Thursday, December 5, 2019), the position of the immediate past Minister of Budget and National…
Court appoints Mugabe’s daughter to identify assets
A court in Zimbabwe, on Thursday, appointed Robert Mugabe’s daughter to identify assets left by the late former leader so they can be distributed to his beneficiaries, his lawyer said.…
Melania Trump wades into impeachment fight
US First Lady Melania Trump on Wednesday publicly rebuked a scholar who used her 13-year-old son’s name to make a point during a hearing as part of the impeachment inquiry into…
Buhari, APC governors meet in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari is meeting with governors elected under the All Progressive Congress (APC).The meeting is taking place at the President’s office at the presidential villa, Abuja.Also at the meeting is Vice…
Reps pass N10.6tn 2020 budget
The House of Representatives has passed the 2020 Appropriation Bill, raising the total estimates from the proposed N10.33tn to N10.6tn.The passage followed the consideration and unanimous adoption of the report by…