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Edo Assembly crisis: I’ll not issue fresh proclamation, says Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that he would not issue a fresh proclamation letter for the inauguration of the 7th Edo State House of Assembly. Obaseki stated that…
Lagos Assembly constitutes committee to screen commissioner, special adviser- nominees
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday constituted a 16-man ad-hoc committee to screen Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s nominees for the state Exco. The Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru…
We have to prepare for life without Messi – Barca president
FC Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu accepts that the club has to do what some may consider virtually unthinkable – prepare for life without Leo Messi. Messi has led the…
Judiciary should appoint INEC chairman – Atiku
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has called for the transfer of the power to appoint the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from the…
MURIC endorses proscription of Shiites
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has endorsed the proscription of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as Shiites by the Federal Government. In a statement issued on…
Ex-Man United defender Evra announces retirement
Former Manchester United left back Patrice Evra announced his retirement from soccer on Monday, bringing a trophy-laden 20-year career to an end. Evra played for United between 2006 and 2014…
Narrative on salary in Osun is mischevious, based on Ignorance – Aregbesola
Former governor of Osun state Rauf Aregbesola said on Monday that rumours of owed salaries in Osun during his tenure was due to mischief and ignorance. Aregbesola made this known during his…
Ministerial screening: Beautiful nonsense, says Melaye
The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial district, Dino Melaye, has faulted the ongoing ministerial screening process. Speaking on Channels TV, Melaye said Nigerians are unhappy with the…
The major problem for road construction is funding, says Fashola
Former minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola on Mnday said that major problem for road construction is funding “There were never enough resources. Everyone wants…
Four children, landlord injured as building collapses in Lagos
Four children including twin girls and a landlord were on Sunday night injured after a building partially collapsed in Bariga, Lagos Mainland. The incident occurred around 9:30pm at 30, Ososa…
Box office: ‘Lion King’ reigns overseas with $142m, nears $1bn globally
Disney’s “The Lion King” remains box office royalty, generating another $142 million at the international box office. Director Jon Favreau’s hyper realistic remake of the animated classic is…
The Ministerial List, Southwest and 2023
One crucial message the list of ministerial nominees from the Southwest has passed on to the politically discerning is that permutation for the 2023 presidential election is going to fail many bookmakers. This is because…
Two U.S. citizens confess to stabbing Italian police officer to death
Two 19-year-old U.S. citizens have confessed to a fatal knife attack on a Carabinieri police officer in Rome, police said on Monday. The alleged perpetrators were arrested after they…
It’s Time to Tame the Shi’ites Menace
Without further delay, the federal government must immediately contain the menace posed by the Shia Movement by whatever means possible, writes Olawale OlaleyeThe last few weeks had maintained an uneasy calm in the city…
Senator Afikuyomi’s Political Wilderness
In 1999, Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi’s profile had risen when he was elected as a senator on the platform of the Alliance for Democracy, AD.Afikuyomi, who was appointed to committees on Aviation, foreign affairs, women…
Presidential tribunal: Buhari to open defence against Atiku on Tuesday
President Muhammadu Buhari will, on Tuesday, open defence against the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate in the 2019 Presidential election, Atiku Abubakar.Counsel to…
Residents Flee As Ibadan NURTW Factions Engage In Bloody Clash
Many residents of Egbeda area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have deserted their respective homes for fear of being shot by hoodlums suspected to be members of factions of the…
Lawmakers lied! Snake didn’t creep into Ondo assembly – Gov. Akeredolu
Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, has dismissed the reports that a snake disrupted the plenary of the state house of assembly. Addressing reporters when he visited the…
BREAKING: We won’t call witnesses because Atiku’s witnesses supported our case – INEC’s lawyer…
The Independent National Electoral Commission said on Monday that it would not call any witness to defend its case in respect of the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate, Alhaji…
Farmers groan as Chinese firm grabs land in northern Nigeria
In parts of northern Nigeria, particularly in Kano and Jigawa States, a Chinese man known by the locals as Mr Lee is as popular as Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man.Mr Lee’s chain of industries is known…
Southern, middle belt leaders pull out of peace talk over inclusion of Miyetti Allah
The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has pulled out of a roundtable to discuss security matters. The forum announced this in a letter co-signed by Edwin Clark, Pan-Niger…
Operation Harbin Kunama III in Katsina Arrests Notorious Bandits and Ring Leader, Monday Chikwunka
Troops of HARBIN KUNAMA III have successfully conducted a joint operation with troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI and personnel of the Nigerian police to clear bandits and other reported cases of…
Ex-Senate President bombs Obasanjo in letter to Buhari
A Second Republic Senate President, Sen. Ameh Ebute has alleged that former President Olusegun Obasanjo was championing a conspiracy campaign to destabilise the nation and undermine…
Married U.S Teacher Jailed 20 Years After S£x With 13-Year-Old Boy
A former Arizona teacher, Brittany Zamora, 28years old, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for having sex with a 13-year-old student begged the boy’s father not to call police, it has…