Stop portraying all Fulani as bad people – Oba of Lagos tells Nigerians
The Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwanu Akinolu, has called on Nigerians to desist from characterising all the Fulani people in the country as bad.Speaking in his palace on Saturday, June 22, the traditional ruler…
Judge orders 22-week pregnant disabled woman to have abortion
A mentally disabled woman has been ordered by a British judge, Nathalie Lieven, on Friday to abort her 22-week pregnancy despite objections from the woman and her mother.The woman who is described to be in her 20s has…
My career is coming to an end – Roger Federer
Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer said Saturday that his playing career will soon come to an end, but is unsure of what he will do thereafter. Federer, 37, who has enjoyed a glistening career,…
Senegal protests over fraudulent oil deals
Oil, one of the world’s biggest source of income as well as trouble. Senegal being the latest country to be afflicted. On Friday, thousands of people took to the streets of the capital Dakar to protest…
US to hit Iran with ‘major’ new sanctions Monday – Trump
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States would impose “major” new sanctions on Iran in two days — a move sure to exacerbate tensions with the Islamic republic inflamed by the downing of a US spy…
Nigerians could suffer as Pharmacists threaten to hike drug prices by 100%
Drug prices in Nigeria may increase by as much as 100 percent in just a matter of weeks. This is because of the recent hike in the price of drug registration by the National Agency for Food and…
You’re biased, hear from all sides before taking sides – Obaseki tells Oshiomhole
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Saturday, rejected his indictment by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, for the crisis in the State…
$25b diaspora remittances exceeded oil earnings in 2018
Concerned with the stagnant state of the nation’s economy marred with inconsistent foreign exchange earnings through oil export, the Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria has…
Cracks in PDP over probe of Senators, Reps
PLAN by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to probe its members for voting the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the recent election of the Senate President and Deputy Senate President…
FAAN clears Port Harcourt runway after Air Peace incident
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said the runway of Port Harcourt Airport, has been cleared by the authority for normal flight operations after an Air Peace aircraft overshot it and skidded into…
Facebook’s Co-founder revealed something about Libra that should interest Emefiele
One of Facebook‘s Co-founders, Chris Hughes, has come out to sound the alarm over the company’s new cryptocurrency – Libra. Facebook’s unveiling of its digital currency elicited quite a number…
Why some people get bitten by mosquitoes, while others don’t
If you ever wonder why the anopheles mosquito always targets you and not the person sitting next to you, livescience.com has explained the mystery, according to a report published Saturday. Here is the…
Inside Niger Delta creeks where Nigeria loses billions
They surrendered their firearms to the government under the Amnesty Programme with a pledge to eschew criminality but inside the Niger Delta creeks, the militants run well-coordinated oil theft…
7 months after their wedding, wife allegedly stabs her husband with a knife in Kano (photos)
A Nigerian man is currently in critical condition at the Aminut Teaching Hospital in Kano State, after his wife allegedly stabbed him with a knife. The man identified as Saeed Hussain was rushed to the hospital last night Friday June…
Nigeria’s future brighter under Buhari – Orji Kalu
Senator Orji Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has advised Nigerians not to lose hope, saying that he foresees a brighter future for the country under President Muhammadu Buhari. Kalu…
Randy husband impregnates wife and best friend at same time
In a bid to nudge his wife out of their matrimonial home, a middle aged man, Mr. Ganiu Okini stormed grade ‘A’ customary court, Ojo, Lagos, seeking for the formal dissolution of his marriage but…
Pay 13% derivation fund to Niger-Delta communities, not to Governors – Militants tell Buhari
THE Reformed Niger Delta Avengers, RNDA, a splinter group of the non-operational Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, and a coalition of nine other militant groups in Niger Delta, yesterday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to…
I’m ashamed of Obaseki’s role in Edo Assembly Crisis – Oshiomhole
National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC has expressed shame over the purported inauguration of the Edo state House of Assembly by Gov. Godwin Obaseki, saying the minority cannot rule over the…
Trump delays mass deportation of ‘illegal immigrants’
President Donald Trump said he will delay mass deportation raids scheduled for Sunday as he seeks compromise with Democratic leaders on immigration issues. In a Twitter message Saturday afternoon, Trump…
I can only accept a marriage proposal that comes with a car – Actress Olive Utalor
Nigerian actress, Olive Utalor has revealed her reason for turning down a marriage proposal from her fiance of several years. While speaking with Potpourri, she explained that her fiance had…
Osinbajo jets out to US, meets VP Pence
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is visiting the United States of America, according to a statement released by the Presidency in Abuja. He left Abuja on Saturday. The statement, which was…
FIFA World Cup: Germany flog Super Falcons, send them back home
African champions, Super Falcons of Nigeria, were eliminated from the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals on Saturday after a three-goal defeat to two–time champions Germany in the Round of 16 in Grenoble.Despite starting…
Player Ratings: Aina is ‘man of the match’ as Eagles edge impressive debutants
The Super Eagles of Nigeria survived a scare from AFCON debutants, Burundi, to secure a 1-0 win in the first game on their return to the continental tournament after missing the past two editions. Odion…
NPA redeploys port managers
The Management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has approved the immediate redeployment of some Port Managers along with the appointment of a new Technical Assistant, Administration, to the Managing…