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"Upskirting" -- the practice of filming up someone's clothing without their permission -- is on its way to becoming a crime in England and Wales after the House of Lords passed legislation that will see offenders face up to two…

President Muhammadu Buhari and his vice, Yemi Osinbajo, the presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming general election, will feaure on a live presidential…

President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated a retired major general, Paul Tarfa, as the chairman of the North-East Development Commission for confirmation by the senate. He also nominated Mohammed Alkali as the Managing Director…

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Cote d’Ivoire, Ibrahim Isah, has died, Foreign Affairs Ministry officials, have confirmed.Sources from the Nigerian Embassy at Deux Plateau, Abidjan, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Mr Isah, aged…

Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, described the late Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, as a man who had tremendous respect for the judiciary.Mr Abang, was the presiding judge over Mr Badeh’s…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said on Wednesday that two politicians who circulated a fake news on Tuesday would be questioned today. Tony Orilade, a spokesperson for the anti-graft office,…

A federal high court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of the N2.24 billion seized from Adesola Amosu, former chief of air staff, to the federal government. While delivering a judgement at the resumed…

Regular sex improves brain functioning in older adults, according to researchers at the University of Coventry and Oxford. The study, published in the Journal of Gerontology, claims that more frequent sexual…

The new Inspector General of Police (IGP) Adamu Mohammed has appointed Frank Mba as the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Nigeria Police. Mba, who is an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), studied law at the University of Lagos…

The University of Lagos television station (UNILAG TV) will start broadcasting from January 17. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, the vice-chancellor of the institution, gave the assurance at a news conference to launch UNILAG…

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says President Muhammadu Buhari did not know about plan to arraign Walter Onnoghen, chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), until Saturday evening. Osinbajo said this on Wednesday while speaking at the…

The consumer price index, (CPI) which measures inflation increased by 11.44 percent (year-on-year) in December 2018. According to the December 2018 CPI/Inflation report released by the National Bureau of…

A while ago, we shared the report of a 21-year-old guy who is said to have set the record of being the most polygamous guy in his country after he took to social media to share photos of the women he has slept with.…

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country’s largest mobile operator, said on Wednesday its internet services had been cut off following an order from the government amid deadly protests in the country. Econet said in…

Bobrisky continues to slay, one outfit at a time. The cross dresser stepped out in a Nood coloured mesh dress for a boat cruise yesterday . See the fab photos below

The risk of a disorderly Brexit has increased since the Withdrawal Agreement was turned down by British MPs, arousing dismay and regret by European Union (EU) leaders, local media said on Wednesday. German Vice…

A Police officer fell off a moving patrol van while jubilating on Tuesday in Lagos State. The incident occurred on the premises of the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja area of the state. Channels…

A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has apologised to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over Tuesday’s allegations wherein he stated that the EFCC had raided the home of the embattled…

Prosecutors will appeal the International Criminal Court’s shock acquittal of former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo over post-election violence, according to a court document seen by AFP on Wednesday.ICC judges cleared…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State yesterday said it had begun mobilizing thousands of its supporters in Ejigbo area of Lagos through door-to-door campaign for President Muhammadu Buhari, Babajide…

Igbo Assembly, a socio-cultural organisation of the Igbo nation, has warned that the Igbo would not support any presidential candidate rabidly opposed to restructuring the nation, saying that it has thrown its weight…

Singer, Actor and Politician, Bankole Wellington, popularly known as BankyW has finally addressed reports of his alleged misunderstanding with Wizkid. Banky W it was whose record label with Tunde Demuren EME…

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has said that the Nigerian Army’s Operation Python Dance III exercise in the state has become a blessing for the residents.Umahi stated this on Tuesday while distributing 70 Hilux-operational…

The total pension assets under the Contributory Pension Scheme rose to N8.49tn as of the end of November 2018 financial period, latest figures obtained from the National Pension Commission on Tuesday revealed.The pension…