Former U20 captain Isaac Promise dies at 31
Former captain of the Nigeria U20 and U23 national teams, Isaac Promise was announced dead by his American club, Austin Bold FC. The club said the former Genclerbirligi and…
Martinelli stars for Arsenal in Europa League as Man Utd toil
Arsenal teenager Gabriel Martinelli scored twice to spark a 4-0 rout of Standard Liege in the Europa League group stage on Thursday, while Manchester United stuttered to a goalless draw against AZ Alkmaar.Martinelli,…
BBNaija: Mike’s Wife Meets With Lagos NURTW Boss, Mc Oluomo to Endorse Hubby
Wife of Big Brother Naija housemate, Mike Edward’s wife, Perris Shakes-Drayton meets with NURTW commander MC Oluomo in lagos. Perris Shakes-Drayton visited MC Oluomo with Mike’s T-shirts having his printed photograph on it. The…
BREAKING: Senate increases budget to N10.729trn
The Senate on Thursday passed the 2020-2022 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) submitted to it by President Muhammadu Buhari last week.…
Has Hon. Farouk Lawan ‘Mr Integrity’ faded into political oblivion?
Those conversant with the political melo-drama in the National Assembly since 1999, would attest to the fact that the fear of the Hon. Farouk Lawan, a fierce legislator, witty…
BBNaija: Mike’s Wife, Perri Arrives Nigeria Ahead of #BBNaija Finale On Sunday
Perri Shakes-Drayton, wife of Big Brother Naija “Pepper Dem” finalist Mike is in the country to support her husband in the final week of the show. Perri, an olympian and tv personality, arrived Lagos Wednesday night, from London, and…
Customs raking in N5.8bn daily since border closure – Hameed Ali
Hameed Ali, comptroller general of the Nigeria Customs Service, says the agency has been generating an average revenue between N4.7bn and N5.8bn daily since the borders were closed.…
I’ll remain loyal to Buhari, says Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says he will remain loyal to his principal, President Muhammadu Buhari. The VP’s promise was contained in a magazine titled, ‘This is Nigeria’, which was…
Paris police attack: Four killed by knife-wielding man
A knife-wielding man has killed four staff at police headquarters in central Paris, French media report. The attacker, who has not been named but is also said to be an employee there, was…
We Regret Attacks But Have To Address South Africans Poverty, Crime, Migration Concerns –…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tells President Muhammadu Buhari today (Thursday) that while his country was sorry about the xenophobic attacks that erupted a few weeks…
When you make a president god, don’t expect him to leave – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says sit-tight rulers are enabled by people who praise and worship them as gods. Jonathan said this on Thursday at the constitutional term limits…
Akinrinade advises Obasanjo on letter-writing
Former Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Alani Akinrinade has advised his former boss, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, to adjust his style as a leader and statesman. He said…
P&ID: UK judgment saved Nigeria’s assets, says Fed Govt
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday said the judgment of the United Kingdom’s Commercial Court saved Nigeria’s assets from being seized by an…
VIDEO: Tinubu’s Presidency In 2023 Is Not Negotiable – Lagos Yoruba APC Faction
A group of staunch APC supporters in Lagos have come out to declare that the presidency of Bola Tinubu in 2023 is non-negotiable and they are working towards the "peace" and "stability"…
FG to reintroduce toll gates
Fifteen years after the administration of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo scrapped toll gates across the country, the federal government is making plans to reintroduce them. Babatunde…
BREAKING: Ganduje floors PDP opponent at tribunal
The Kano state election petitions tribunal has upheld the victory of Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had…
Ondo pastor dies at member’s funeral
A Pastor of the Mount Zion Church in the Oke-Aro area of Ondo State, Femi Olorunsoromidayo, has reportedly died while conducting a funeral service…
BREAKING: NSCIA Deputy President-General is dead
The Deputy President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Alhaji Sakariyahu Babalola is dead. He was 87. Alhaji Babalola, who was also the…
Lagos governor appeals for patience over bad roads
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appealed to Lagosians for patience over the bad state of roads in the state saying the continuous rainfall since he…
South African Returnee Caught In Armed Robbery In Enugu
A South African returnee has been arrested by the police in Enugu State for alleged involvement in an armed robbery. The suspect, Kingsley Okonkwo, from Agbogugu, Awgu LGA, Enugu…
How I cemented my friendship with Aliko Dangote – Bill Gates
Have you ever met someone new and immediately felt like you could talk to them for hours? That happened the first time I met Aliko Dangote. A couple years ago, he and I ended up going…
‘A lot is happening in the backroom’ — Sanwo-Olu speaks about his efforts
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state, says a lot of is “happening in the backroom”. Speaking on Tuesday at The Platform, an annual conference organised by Covenant Christian…
Powerful forces that killed my mother now after my wife – Prince Harry
Britain’s Prince Harry says some “powerful forces” that pursued his mother to death are now after Meghan Markle, his wife. Diana, his mother, was the first wife of Charles,…
Army charges ex-GOC with stealing, disobedience to standing order
The Nigerian Army has commenced the trial of a former General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division in Sokoto, Major General Hakeem Otiki, for alleged diversion of N400 million. Specifically, the Army has filed a…