Herbalist who raped, impregnated daughter, jailed 21 years
An Evboriaria Chief Magistrate Court in Benin, Edo State, on Thursday convicted a 52-year-old herbalist, Jacob Alonge, for raping his daughter, Gift, at their home at Ososo…
Lagos students beg Sanwo-Olu to pay N543m bursary arrears
The National Union of Lagos State Students (NULASS) has appealed to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to pay all outstanding bursary and scholarship arrears of over N543 million being owed its members.…
Trump escalates tariff war with China, targets $550b goods
President Donald Trump said the US would hit China with tariffs on roughly $300 billion worth of its products while the two sides continued trade negotiations. In tweets on Thursday, he said he…
BBNaija: What Mercy told Biggie about new Housemates will shock you
As the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) enters its 32nd day, one of the housemates, Mercy has told Biggie her mind on the new housemates. The perfect opportunity presented itself and some…
Over 500 potholes on Ikeja roads, Public Works appeals for patience
Motorists in Lagos are going through agony on roads in the metropolis as many are replete with potholes, making driving one hell of a nightmare especially when it is raining. P.M.NEWS…
SCREENING: Ex-SSG, Tunji Bello flays Ambode’s inefficient waste management
At yesterday’s screening exercise, when asked on how the waste management collapsed in Lagos, particularly in the last four years, Mr Tunji Bello, former Secretary to the State Government, SSG, under the Akinwunmi…
Why I sued policemen for collecting money for bail –Businesswoman
An industrialist, Damilola Babalola, who sued two Police officers, Inspector Lateef Adekunle and Sergeant Shedrack Nwadike, has explained that she took the action to free herself from constant harassment.The…
FCMB Reiterates Commitment to Tourism
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has congratulated the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, chiefs, age groups, all indigenes, friends and well-wishers of Ijebuland on this year’s…
CAN Directs Churches to Pray against Plane Crash
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on all churches and Christians in the country to pray against a “deadly plane crash.”The Secretary to the Conference of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Rt. Rev.…
Saturday August 10 is Day of Arafat – Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabian Supreme Court has confirmed that the crescent moon of Dhul-Hijjah had been sighted, thereby making Friday the first day of the 12th Islamic month.According to the court, hajj will therefore begin on…
NAFDAC condemns eating of dead whale
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control has warned that eating washed up aquatic animals is like eating the remains of a cow found on the road.The Director, Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Mr.…
Why 8th Assembly didn’t confirm Magu – Alaafin
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, on Thursday alleged that the Eighth National Assembly frustrated the appointment and confirmation of Mr Ibrahim Magu as the chairman of the Economics and Financial Crimes…
Nigerians should see Brexit as an opportunity – UK
The British Government has advised Nigerians to see Brexit as an opportunity of opening its relationship with the rest of the world through the exiting the EU.The British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ms Gill…
NCC warns telcos against interconnect debts
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday said there was no justification for the huge interconnect debts threatening the telecom sector. Its Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. Umar…
We’ll never give up our crowns – Ibadan Obas tell Olubadan
Elevated Obas in Ibadanland have denied the media reports that they have agreed to give up their crowns as a precondition for their being reintegrated as members of the Olubadan-in-Council, saying…
Court orders forfeiture of Kwara civil servant N150m property
Kwara High Court sitting in Ilorin, the state capital has ordered the forfeiture of N150 million plaza belonging to a civil servant in the state. Ilorin zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Arsenal making a mistake signing £72 million Nicolas Pepe over Wilfried Zaha – Ian Holloway
Wilfried Zaha’s former manager Ian Holloway has suggested Arsenal have made the wrong choice in landing Nicolas Pepe instead of the Crystal Palace winger. The Ivory Coast international produced…
ALERT: You can no longer claim your pension benefits without data recapture
The Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOP) says contributors will be unable to claim their retirement benefits if they do not participate in the data recapture process.…
23-year-old girl found dead in hotel room in Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Police Command has identified the lady found dead in a hotel room in Olu Obasanjo area of Port Harcourt as, Maureen Ewuru. Pictures of the twenty-three-year-old, Maureen Ewuru,…
Patience Is A Virtue…Deconstructing Olorunnimbe Mamora’s Ministerial Appointment
......How he endured multiple rejections All men thrive by unequal fantasies. Many dream by night and wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But the daylight fantasists, it is often said, are the most dangerous…
Jay-Z Signs Super Eagles Star Samuel Chukwueze (Photos)
Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze, has signed with Jay-Z’s sports management label Roc Nations Sports. Chukwueze has become one of the most popular Nigerian players, following his breakout…
Regina Daniels shares loved up photos with her hubby, Ned Nwoko in matching outfits
Nollywood actress, Reginal Daniels, 20, and her hubby, Ned Nwoko, 59, are currently on vacation in Ghana. See the loved up photos below... (LIB)
Shiites’ll continue with protests, says El-Zakzaky’s daughter
Daughter of Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Suhaila Zakzaky has insisted the group will continue its protests till her father is released.…
Oyo Police nab illegal arms dealers with 10,000 live cartridges in Ibadan
Oyo state Police Command on Thursday paraded four unauthorised arms dealers, concealing 10,000 live cartridges for supply to allegedly criminally minded elements in the state. Also,…