Lagos heads to s’court over judgement nullifying Femi Olaleye’s rape conviction
The Lagos state government has filed a notice of appeal at the supreme court seeking to overturn the recent acquittal of Femi…
Mercy Aigbe accuses cinemas of discouraging fans from watching ‘Thin Line’
Mercy Aigbe, the Nigerian actress, has claimed that some cinemas are discouraging fans from viewing her recently released movie, ‘Thin Line’. The film premiered in cinemas nationwide on December 13. In an…
EPL: Liverpool demolish West Ham to go 8 points clear as Man City claim vital win
Rampant Liverpool scored thrice in the first half to secure an easy 5-0 win over West Ham during their English Premier League (EPL) encounter at the London Stadium on Sunday. Luiz Diaz, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed…
Lagos: LG polls will hold in 20 LGs, 37 LCDAs — APC chairman counters State Assembly
The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, on Sunday, said the forthcoming Local Government elections will…
Legal Battle: ‘I’m ready for war’ – Dele Farotimi
Dele Farotimi, a human rights activist and lawyer, has just broken his silence amid a heated legal battle. In a bold statement on X, Farotimi declared, “I’m ready for war”. “I am strong enough to rumble unruffled…
How Kwara CoS Died Inside His Car – Family Member
More facts have emerged on how the Chief of Staff to the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulKadir Mahe, died on Saturday. Mahe, a son of the late 10th Emir of Ilorin, Mallam Aliyu AbdulKadir, died at the age of…
Jimmy Carter, 39th US President Dies At 100
The former president of the United State of America, Mr Jimmy Carter is Dead. Carter who was the 39th president of the US served one volatile term…
Trump throws MAGA crowd under bus, backs Elon Musk on H-1B visa scheme for foreign workers in U.S
United States President-elect Donald Trump has thrown his Make America Great Again (MAGA) fanbase under the bus after backing technology bosses Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in their push to maintain the H-1B visa…
Why there should be Sharia law in South-West — Oluwo
The Oluwo of Iwo, Osun State, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has declared his support for the introduction of Sharia law in the South-West, stressing that it has long been part of Yoruba tradition. His statement comes in the wake of a planned…
I won’t attend your wedding if you marry from other churches – Apostle Suleman warns members
Apostle Johnson Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries has warned his members against marrying outside the church. He gave the warning while highlighting the advantages of his male congregants marrying…
EPL: Man City secures 2-0 victory over Leicester
Manchester City cruised to a 2-0 victory against Leicester City in their Premier League clash, with goals from Savinho and Erling Haaland. The victory ensured that the defending champions left the King Power Stadium…
Dave Umahi outshines Peter Obi, Ben Kalu, others to clinch 2024 Igbo Man of the Year
Senator Dave Umahi, Nigeria’s Minister of Works, has been crowned 2024 Igbo Man of the Year by the Ohanaeze Ndigbo. In a year marked by intense scrutiny and competition among Southeastern leaders, Umahi emerged as the…
Tinubu Doesn’t Interfere With NNPCL Recruitment, Promotion – Official
President Bola Tinubu does not interfere with operations, including recruitment, promotions, appointment among others, at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the spokesperson for the company, Femi…
Federal Government spends N1.4 billion on rehabilitation of terrorists
The Federal Government has allocated approximately N1.4 billion for the rehabilitation of repentant terrorists and the establishment of terrorism trial centres over the past year and a half. Following former President…
Rivers Crisis: Wike Accuses Odili Of Bias
The political crisis enveloping Rivers State shows no sign of letting off as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused former Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili, of siding with…
NCC debunks telecom tariff hike rumors, urges subscribers to ignore misinformation
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dismissed rumors of a telecommunications tariff increase allegedly set to take effect in January 2025. The Commission labeled these reports as unfounded and urged…
Adeleke presents staff of office to new Owa-Obokun amid protest
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday presented the staff of office to Oba Adesuyi Haastrup as the 41st Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland in a ceremony marked by mixed reactions. Oba Haastrup’s selection follows the…
Gbajabiamila speaks on his rumoured Lagos governorship ambition
Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to President Bola Tinubu, has dismissed speculations about his potential bid for the governorship of Lagos State, stressing that his current focus remains on his duties in…
Israel’s Netanyahu Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been diagnosed with grade 3 prostate cancer and is set to undergo surgery on Sunday, according to a statement released…
Tinubu Not Telling Nigerians The Truth About Country’s Situation – Lamido
Former governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of not telling Nigerians the true situation of the country and his administration. Lamido, a chieftain of the People’s…
Publish Your Assets, Encourage Shettima, Others To Do Same – SERAP tells Tinubu
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to request the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to publish his assets. The organisation also called on the President to encourage…
How Saraki Betrayed Me – Ali Ndume
Senator representing Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has recounted how he was suspended from the 8th Senate without salary and removed as Chief Whip in the 10th Senate for, according to him, “speaking the truth”.…
Stampedes over freebies expose Nigeria’s worsening hunger epidemic
The chaotic scenes at food distribution events in Ibadan, Anambra, and Abuja, which claimed at least 50 lives, including children, have cast a glaring spotlight on Nigeria’s worsening hunger crisis. These tragedies,…
Naira seen hitting N1,804/$ on 2025 volatility projections – Report
The Nigerian naira is projected to depreciate to a weighted fair value of N1,804.45 in the coming year as tendency of volatility persists. This is according to a new report by Lagos-based investment and research…