Dancing is Better Than Looting Treasury – Adeleke Replies Governor Oyetola
Ademola Adeleke has reacted to Governor Gboyega Oyetola's comment of feeling ridiculed to contest in an election which he, the dancing senator was part of. We reported that the Osun State…
Ighalo gives reason for quitting Super Eagles
Leading goal scorer at the ongoing African Cup of Nations, Odion Ighalo has called time on his international career with the Super Eagles of Nigeria.He announced his retirement following Nigeria’s third-place victory…
Killing of Fasoranti’s daughter: My wife’s killers ’ll never know peace – Bereaved husband
THE news of the murder of Mrs. Funke Olakunri, the 58-year-old mother of two girls and second daughter of National Leader of Pan-Yoruba Socio-Political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, by suspected herdsmen, was…
We’ll hold you responsible if any herdsman is killed in the south – Northern coalition tells…
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) says it will hold President Muhammadu Buhari responsible if any northerner is attacked in the south. Abdul-Azeez Sulieman, spokesman of the group, said this in a statement…
Kidnappers of Siasia’s mother demand N70m ransom
The kidnappers of the mother of former Super Eagles striker and coach, Beauty Siasia have established contact with Samson Siasia and demanded for N70 million to before they could release the…
Incredible! Government to issue cows birth certificates
The Ugandan government has announced its plans to begin the issuance of birth certificates to cows in the East African country.This was made known by the country’s Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries,…
Nigeria shall overcome security challenges soon – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday assured Nigerians that the country would overcome its security challenges soon. Jonathan gave the assurance at the public presentation of the book…
COZA Saga: PFN Panel has 2 weeks to submit report on Fatoyinbo – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Thursday said the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, panel set up to probe the rape allegation against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the…
Italian police arrest 19 Nigerian mafiosi in major crackdown
Italian police said Thursday they have arrested 19 suspected members of a Nigerian mob, including the leaders of a clan, called MAPHITE, which forged alliances with other mafias and violently…
Ecobank, NIRSAL sign N70b MoU for agribusiness
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ecobank on a N70billion portfolio commitment from the bank to…
I’m more focused on recovering my senatorial mandate – Ajimobi
Former Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi said on Thursday that he was focusing on retrieving his senatorial mandate in court, rather than pursuing ministerial appointment. He stressed that…
BBNaija 2019: Isilomo slams evicted housemates over Tacha’s body, mouth odour claim
Ex-Big Brother Naija 2019 housemate, Isilomo, has slammed fellow ex-housemates Kimoprah and Ella for claiming that Tacha has body and mouth odour. In an Instagram live video on Wednesday,…
NNPC to supply 10 per cent of India’s crude oil
Despite competing demands for its crude oil from other countries, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) yesterday restated its commitment to sustaining the supply of 10 per cent of India’s…
Abiodun walks a tightrope in naming cabinet in Ogun
Contesting and winning elections may appear to be the easiest part of the governance architecture of a state or country as the Nigerian example shows. While President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to name his cabinet almost two…
EFCC arrests immigration officer, 14 others for alleged passport racketeering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal office, has arrested a Nigerian Immigration Service officer, Adebimpe Kehinde, an Immigration Assistant, for his alleged involvement in passport…
Domestic Violence: Pollock retracts allegation against Wizkid, says account hacked
Less than 24 hours after Wizkid’s third baby mama, Jada Pollock, accused the singer of domestic violence through her Instagram account, she has now said the account was compromised.In the earlier post, Pollock, 34, who…
Photos As VP Osinbajo’s Son Fiyin Graduates From The University Of Birmingham
Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo and wife attend their son graduation from University of Birmingham. Fiyin Osinbajo, graduated from the University of Birmingham yesterday July 17th. See More Beautiful Photos Below,…
Gunmen kill two soldiers, abduct expatriate in Akwa Ibom
Gunmen have killed two soldiers and abducted an expatriate at the road construction site in Ukanafun council area of Akwa Ibom. The incident was said to have occurred on Wednesday afternoon as…
Yorubas don’t want war .. Who can stand war? – Ooni
Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi on Thursday said that the South West region does not want to experience any other war. According to him, the drum of war is sounding loud across the country.…
Pinnick steps down as CAF 1st vice president
Amaju Pinnick, president of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), has stepped down as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) 1st vice president. Pinnick stepped down on Thursday, while…
I can’t wait to learn Yoruba so I can sing Nigerian songs right – Toni Braxton
Toni Braxton, American R&B singer, says she looks forward to learning a Nigerian language so she can sing some of the country’s indigenous songs. The talented songstress took to her Twitter…
President Buhari congratulates Imam Abdullahi on U.S. award
President Buhari is delighted at the International Religious Freedom Award conferred on Imam Abubakar Abdullahi of Nigeria by the U.S. Department of State. On behalf of the Federal Government, President…
PHOTOS: Ooni of Ife visits President Buhari
President Buhari receives in audience Ooni of Ife Imperial majesty Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II in State House today..
Britain may be entering full-blown recession – Watchdog
Britain might be entering a full-blown recession and a no-deal Brexit could more than double the country’s budget deficit in 2019, the watchdog for public finances on Thursday said.…