How Europe underdeveloped Africa
A 91-year-old Nigerian corporate titan, who will not like to be identified, called in after reading the text of this column last week. He expressed his opinion on how Nigeria’s subnational governments — state…
Anonymous Trump official who wrote New York Times op-ed has a book coming out
The anonymous senior Trump administration official whose 2018 New York Times op-ed was called treasonous by President Donald Trump has written a new book about Trump titled "A Warning" that will be published next…
“I Will Give N500K To Anyone Who Reveal User Who Accuse Me Of Owning My Staff” –…
Toke Makinwa has vowed to give N500, 000 to anyone who can help unravel the owner of a Twitter account who accused her of owing her staff up to 6 months salary. So here is what happened. Two days ago, a Nigerian couple, Mayowa and…
Jaruma Blocks Mompha and Unfollows Him After His Arrest Despite Collecting N3M From Him
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Lagos office, arrested the social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, for an alleged involvement in internet-related fraud and money laundering. “At the point of…
Russia writes off African debt worth over $20 BILLION – Putin
Moscow has written off more than $20 billion in debt accumulated by African countries during the Soviet era, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday. “It was not only an act of generosity, but also…
Makers of Alomo Bitters Lament Over Loss of $2m to Border Closure
The recent directive by the Nigerian authorities prohibiting the importation and exportation of goods through the nation’s land borders has continued to take its toll on some…
BREAKING: Heated arguments as court suspends recruitment of 10, 000 constables
Justice Inyang Ekwo of Court 5 of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday suspended the planned recruitment of 10,000 constables into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) The…
PHOTOS: Buhari meets Putin, others at Russia-Africa Summit
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met with the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin at the opening of the Russia-Africa Summit. Photos from the event were shared by Bashir Ahmad,…
Samsung updates software to fix fingerprint recognition problem
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has updated software to fix problems with fingerprint recognition features on its flagship Galaxy S10 and Note 10 smartphones, it said on Wednesday.…
Court fixes Nov. 5 for N200m suit against Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy’s record label
A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed Nov. 5 for hearing in a suit filed by a Nigerian Musician, Olumuyiwa Danladi a.k.a Danny Young, against fellow Music star, Tiwatope…
39 found dead inside truck in UK
Police in the UK have launched a murder investigation in southeast England after 39 people were found dead in a truck container at an Essex industrial park. One of the victims…
Abortion, same-sex marriage now legal in Northern Ireland
Same-sex marriage and abortion became legal in Northern Ireland at the stroke of midnight Tuesday. Abortions and same-sex marriages are now — for the first time — legal in…
Nigerians in South Africa decry fresh attack
The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa has condemned fresh attacks on Nigerian-owned businesses located in Witbank Mpumalamga in South Africa, saying it is worrisome.The President of NICASA,…
“May God See You Through” – Bobrisky Reacts To Mompha’s Arrest By The EFCC
Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky has reacted to Mompha‘s arrest which was confirmed on Tuesday, October 22 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC). Recall the anti-graft agency said in its statement that the…
BREAKING: Postponed Clasico to be played on December 18
The rearranged Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid will be played on December 18 despite opposition from La Liga, the Spanish Football Federation confirmed on Tuesday.…
I Killed 9 Not 10 Girls But Ask Police To Give Back My Money – Nigerian Serial Killer Tells…
Self-confessed serial killer, Gracious David-West, has pleaded guilty to nine out of the 10 count charges preferred against him. “My Lord, I killed all other girls…
Exam malpractice: UI hands over more workers to DSS
The management of the University of Ibadan on Tuesday handed over four more members of staff of its Distance Learning Centre to the Department of State Services for questioning over alleged examination malpractices at…
Multiple accident grounds traffic on Otedola Bridge
An accident involving several vehicles has halted traffic flow on Otedola Bridge in Lagos. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency, the accident is…
My investments meant to tackle poverty – Dangote
The Chairman of Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote, has said that he will continue to help in alleviating poverty and spread wealth through his investments.He also urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the country.The…
I helped smuggle 5kg cocaine from Brazil to fund my marriage – Suspect
A suspected drug trafficker arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, yesterday said he helped smuggle cocaine from Brazil to fund his…
Smuggled vehicles: Customs opens window for payment of duty
Respite may have come the way of those whose vehicles were impounded over underpayment of duty as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) yesterday, said it has opened a platform for vehicle importers, owners and organised…
Kogi gov’ship candidates preparing for war not election – Zahrah Audu
Wife of an APC governorship aspirant in Kogi, Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, has said that governorship candidates for the November 16 election in the state are preparing for war and not election.Speaking on the…
Army adopted spiritual warfare to counter insurgents’ propaganda – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the Army has engaged in spiritual warfare to counter Boko Haram propaganda.Buratai, represented by Brig.-Gen. Timothy Olowomeye, the Director Civil…