Power restored after massive outage in New York City
Power supply has restored to the New York City after a massive blackout which started Saturday evening hit Midtown Manhattan and the Upper West Side of the city. More than 70,000 people were…
Miyetti Allah condoles with Fasoranti over daughter’s death
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condoled with Reuben Fasoranti, Afenifere national leader, over the death of his daughter. Funke Olakunrin, Fasoranti’s…
How we saved Obasanjo from impeachment – Gowon
Former military head of state, General Yakubu Gowon on Saturday went down the memory lane, revealing how he and other prominent Nigerians saved Chief Olusegun Obasanjo from impeachment by the…
Cabinet: Ex-governors intensify lobby for slots
A FEW ex-governors may have been among those President Muhammadu Buhari alleged, last week, to be putting him under pressure on the constitution of his next cabinet. An investigation…
OLAKUNRIN: She bade me farewell at 9 am, killed at 2 pm — Pa Fasoranti
Emotions ran high yesterday over the killing of Afenifere leader’s daughter, Mrs. Funke Olakunrin, along Benin/Ore Expressway by suspected herdsmen last Friday. The father of the deceased, Pa…
Senate will ensure President Buhari succeeds – Senator Omo-Agege
Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has said the Senate will do all in its power to ensure that President Muhammadu Buhari delivers on his next level agenda to Nigerians in the next four years.…
Appeal court orders FG to release Dasuki, reviews his bail conditions
The court of appeal sitting in Abuja has granted Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA), a N100 million bail. In a certified true copy (CTC) of a judgement dated July 10 and seen…
COZA saga: Daddy Freeze disagrees with Methodist Prelate on Busola’s confession
Critic, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze has disagreed with the Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, His Eminence, Samuel Uche for condemning the molestation allegations…
Anglican Bishops narrowly reject gay marriage
By just one vote, a move to amend the marriage canon was defeated at the 42nd General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada on Friday. By the decision, the church will continue to maintain its…
FG panel strips Senator Nwaoboshi of assets in Lagos, Delta, Abuja
The Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property has sealed off suspicious assets and property belonging to Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, in Warri, Asaba in Delta State, and Lagos…
Olakunrin: Police overhaul highway security, PUFF ADDER comes South
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, said he has ordered the overhaul of security architecture on the highways straddling the Southern part of the country. In addition, he said the…
Photos: Anthony Joshua spotted in Lagos slum, Makoko
Former undisputed World Heavyweight Champions, Anthony Joshua has been spotted at a sprawling slum in Lagos, Makoko. Joshua, who arrives Lagos on Thursday was hailed by all, but this time around, he took…
Photo: Faces of 11 suspects arrested for Killing Obasanjo
Turkish Cypriot media have reported the arrest of 11 people in connection with the killing of Nigerian student Obasanjo Adeola Owoyale, living in Nicosia. Obasanjo was declared missing on July 1. On 8…
Gunmen kill Sen. Abbo’s uncle, abduct his step mother
Adamawa Police Command has confirmed the killing of an uncle to Sen. Elisha Abbo and the abduction of his stepmother. The command Spokesman, DSP Suleiman Yahaya, confirmed the incident in Yola…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hints at naming Pogba as United captain
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted at the possibility of announcing the France World Cup winner Paul Pogba as Manchester United captain. Ashley Young captained Manchester United in their first preseason…
Group accuses PUNCH of bias, false reportage against Osinbajo
A political group in Nigeria has accused Punch Newspaper of allowing itself to be used by the Peoples Democratic Party to propagate its Dubai strategy aimed at tarnishing the image and goodwill of…
I know politicians who have suddenly become billionaires – Amaechi
Rotimi Amaechi, a former minister of transportation, says some politicians have suddenly become billionaires. Speaking at the fifth edition of the Nigeria symposium for young and emerging leaders held in…
Buratai Decorates Adeosun, Others with New Ranks
The Nigerian Army on Friday, decorated the newly promoted Lt.-Gen. Lamidi Adeosun, Maj.-Gen. Bulama Biu and Capt. Abubakar Danjibrin at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji in Kaduna State.The officers were…
2023 presidency: Ruling out Ndigbo indicts APC – Ohanaeze
Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday scoffed at comments credited to the National Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon Emma Ibediro, and his party that Ndigbo cannot…
See Nollywood Celebrities at Senator Dino Melaye’s Mother Burial (Photos)
Some nollywood celebrities arrived Aiyetoro Kogi State to Sympathize and witness the Burial Ceremony of Dino Melaye Mother. The Nollywood Celebrities including Ukeria Anunobi, Larry Coldsweat, Paul Obazele, and others all…
We’ve invested N900bn on power since 2015 – Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the current administration has invested N900 billion in the power sector since it assumed office in 2015. Osinbajo spoke when he paid a courtesy visit on Chike Edozien, the…
Champions League return a must for Manchester United – Bryan Robson
Manchester United icon Bryan Robson has declared the club mustn’t settle for anything less than a top-four finish next season. After a turbulent 2018-19 campaign which saw Jose Mourinho depart…
Teacher held over sexual molestation of three schoolgirls
A 21-year-old primary school teacher at Ogijo, Ogun State, Moshood Abdul has been arrested after allegedly sexually molesting three female pupils. The suspect allegedly lured the pupils to one…
Paris Saint-Germain want Manchester City star as Neymar replacement
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly identified Manchester City winger Leroy Sane as potential replacements for Barcelona transfer target Neymar. The 27-year-old Brazilian forward is rumoured to…