Gary Neville praises ‘brilliant’ Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has heaped praised on Lucas Torreira for his “absolutely brilliant” performance in Arsenal‘s comeback win against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The Uruguayan midfielder capped a…
Why South East governors are foot-dragging over Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ambition
Indications emerged last night why South-East governors voted on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are foot-dragging to support the presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar. A source…
Emefiele upbeat as forex policy lifts production
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele is thumping his chest that the restriction on 41 items from accessing foreign exchange (forex) at the official market rate is yielding dividends. The policy has…
Boko Haram: Fed Govt orders Buratai back to war theatre
Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai is to return to the Northeast where he will stay until Boko Haram insurgents are crushed, the Federal Government ordered yesterday. It also asked Chief of Defence Staff Gen.…
The Economist tips Buhari for victory in 2019 election
President Muhammadu Buhari will win next year’s election, The Economist has reported. The respected magazine has also predicted that the opposition coalition may collapse before the general election. But…
ISI hijab issue: Parents drag UI, ISI, others to court
Some Muslim Parents and pupils of International School, Ibadan, (ISI) on Monday dragged the management of the International School, Ibadan (ISI) and the University of Ibadan (UI) to the Court over refusal to allow…
Luca Modric wins Ballon d’Or 2018 ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo
Luka Modric has won the 2018 Ballon d'Or ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezman, with Lionel Messi coming fifth.It is the first time in 10 years neither Ronaldo nor Messi has been recognised as the world's best player for…
BREAKING: Police Arrest ‘Small Doctor’ For ‘Unlawful Possession Of Firearms’
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Adekunle Temitope, popularly known as Small Doctor, for unlawful possession of firearms and for allegedly threatening to shoot a police officer. Edgal Imohimi, Lagos State…
UNILAG Medical Students Sleep On Main Road Due To Power Outage In Their Hostels (Photos)
Medical students in the University of Lagos College of Medicine, have been forced to sleep on the road as their hostels have been without power supply for a few days. The students say no one has explained to them why they have no power as…
JUST IN: 26 APC Ogun Assembly aspirants Defect To APM
Twenty-six aspirants for the Ogun State House of Assembly have defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). Lamidi Olatunji, spokesperson of the lawmakers, said they “have come to…
Klopp charged with misconduct over Liverpool celebrations
Jurgen Klopp has been charged with misconduct for his celebrations after Liverpool's 96th-minute winner against Everton.Klopp ran to the centre circle at Anfield when Divock Origi scored in the final moments to…
Yoruba leaders adopt Atiku for 2019 Presidency
Some prominent Yoruba leaders under the aegis of South-West Forum has adopted the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar for the 2019 election.At the end of the colloquium…
Eat Me: Diabetics friendly, prevents jaundice… 10 health benefits of radish
Radish is a carrot-like edible root vegetable with a pungent taste. It comes in white, pink, red, purple and sometimes black colour varieties. Red radish is packed with vitamins E, A, C, B6, and K. It is also high in…
Iya Kabiru and Other Stories
“Iya Kabiru must be the luckiest woman in Nigeria today” “Who is that? I don’t know anybody so-called” “You don’t know Iya Kabiru? But you know Baba Kabiru?” “Do they know me?” “This is the problem with…
2019: Ex-Niger Delta militants mobilise support for Atiku Abubakar
The presidential bid of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2019 election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has received a major boost with former leaders of the disbanded Movement for the Emancipation of the…
Lagos, Kano, others to get stable electricity if I emerge president – Oby Ezekwesili
The presidential candidate of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has assured Nigerians of development in the power sector if she wins the 2019 election. She added that uninterrupted power supply…
Belgium’s richest man Albert Frere passes on at 92
Belgium’s richest man, multi-billionaire entrepreneur Albert Frere, has died aged 92, his investment company GBL announced Monday. According to Forbes magazine, the self-made former scrap metal merchant turned media,…
Toke Makinwa, Ini Edo, Toyin Lawani Stand Out At The Premiere Of ‘Chief Daddy’ Movie
The premiere of Chief Daddy movie held last night at Oriental Hotel, Lagos and alot of celebrities stepped out for it... Toke, Toyin Lawani, Ini Edo, Ebuka are one of those who really stood out. More photos....…
CBN may add more to the 41 items not eligible for forex
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may increase the number of items not eligible for forex from 41 items to include many others products being produced in Nigeria. Godwin Emefiele made this revelation at the…
Klopp apologises for wild celebrations after last-gasp Liverpool win
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp apologised to his Everton counterpart Marco Silva after running on to the pitch in wild celebration of Divock Origi’s 96th-minute winner in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Sunday.“I have to…
Qatar to exit OPEC in January to focus on gas production
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will lose one of its members, Qatar, in January 2019. In a series of tweets on Monday, the Arab country said the exit is as a result of the decision to…
Air Force One collects George Bush casket for days-long homage
America’s national farewell to George H.W. Bush begins Monday with the transfer of his casket aboard the presidential plane from Texas to Washington, where he will lie in state in the rotunda of the US Capitol.…
Veteran Tinsel Actor, Victor Olaotan Bed-Ridden Solicits For Fund For Leg Surgery Abroad (Photo)
Veteran Nigerian actor and lead character of the popular Soap opera, Tinsel, Victor Olaotan, has been completely off the scene for the past two years after a ghastly accident cost him the use of his legs. According to a Gofundme page…
2019: Willie Obiano denies supporting Muhammadu Buhari
The Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has decried reports that he was supporting the 2019 presidential bids of President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples…