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Christiana Essien-Igbokwe, a late singer known as ‘Nigeria’s Lady of Songs’, has been honoured with a Google doodle on her posthumous birthday; November 11. Essien-Igbokwe, a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic…

Major stakeholders and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State have reaffirmed their confidence in the leadership of former Governor of the state, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, in his efforts towards uniting all members…

Popular musician and actor, Olubankole Wellington will run for the position of House of Representatives in the 2019 presidential election. Wellington, popularly known as Banky W made this public Saturday night when he was…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to stop sermonizing and parading like a saint until he answers to the N33 billion corruption allegation as exposed by the House of Representatives.The…

The Governor Rochas Okorocha’s preferred successor, Uche Nwosu’s campaign Director, Chidi Ibe Saturday called for the arrest of National chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC.Adams Oshiomole.Ibe was reacting to newsmen in…

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Saturday, broke  his silence on the next governor of Ogun State endorsing the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Prince Gboyega Isiaka to succeed Governor…

There were strong indications that the immediate past Governor of Ekit State, Ayodele Fayose, and the National Chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, may have begun a subtle political…

There have been plans to change the leadership of the Ondo State House of Assembly through the removal of the Speaker, Bamidele Oleyeloogun and his deputy, Mr Iroju Ogundeji, for nearly a year now. The constant intervention of…

Paul Pogba has heaped praise on his mum, crediting her as the inspiration for his bold fashion sense. The Manchester United midfielder is well-known for his flamboyant style, and when asked for the reason behind it, Pogba…

Nigerian journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, has revealed that she has finally forgiven Linda Ikeji, after 13 years of online feud. She made this known in a video she just posted on her Instagram page few minutes ago. Kemi has…

The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday, said its governorship candidate, Mr Jide Sanwo-Olu, would win the 2019 election. The Assistant Publicity Secretary of the party in the…

The Buhari Media Organization has dismissed claims by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar that he would pay N33,000 minimum wage to his staff. The group said the promise…

Nasir el-Rufai, Governor of Kaduna State, has said there isn't a "single thinking brain left in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He stated this in his response to the party's reaction on his statement regarding the…

Kingsley Moghalu, presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), says there will be “massive” inflation if a minimum wage of over N30,000 is approved. Organised labour is agitating for an…

Laolu Akande, senior special assistant to the vice-president on media and publicity, says the TraderMoni loan given to petty traders is not meant to buy voters. In a statement on Friday in Abuja, Akande said Nigerians are…

Turkey has given recordings on the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi to Saudi Arabia, the United States, Germany, France and Britain, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday. Turkish sources have said…

Human rights activist and senator representing Kaduna Central zone, Shehu Sani, has said President Muhammad Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have lost the integrity that could make them victorious in next…

Tanzanian authorities are carrying out physical examinations on 10 men suspected of homosexual activity in Zanzibar, according to police. A wave of arrests of gays in Tanzania is feared after a senior official urged the…

Under-fire coach Gennaro Gattuso has restored AC Milan’s soul and dignity, according to club great Arrigo Sacchi. Gattuso turned the Rossoneri’s fortunes around last season, earning qualification for the Europa League, but…

Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has given an insight on why he was quizzed by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). TheCable on Friday reported that he was en…

Nine people were declared dead and tens of thousands evacuated on Friday as fierce wildfires raged across the western US state of California, with one rapidly spreading blaze threatening the famed resort of Malibu. All of…

Manchester United will lose more matches if they do not “grow up” and “start well”, says boss Jose Mourinho, BBC Sport reports. United rallied from 1-0 down to beat Juventus 2-1 on Wednesday – the fourth time they have come…

The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) says it has confirmed that retailers in the open market are using a pesticide popularly known as sniper to preserve beans. In 2017, some traders were arrested in Lagos for using the…

Covenant University, Ota; University of Nigeria, Nsukka; and the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, produce the most employed graduates in Nigeria, a 2018 graduate report has found. According to the recently released…