Fix Facebook, whether it wants to or not – Whistleblower
Eight months after revealing the links between Facebook and Cambridge Analytica (CA), whistleblower Christopher Wylie is pushing for the internet giant to be regulated — whether it wants to or not. He is scathing about…
Chelsea will battle to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Christian Pulisic
Christian Pulisic is one of Chelsea’s top transfer targets, but the Blues are trying to negotiate down the £70 million ($89m) price tag set by Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund. The Blues expect competition…
2019: PDP presidential campaign council gets eight spokespersons
The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Council on Friday named eight persons as its spokespersons. A statement by the Director, Media and Publicity of the council, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, listed the…
We’ll prosecute top Nigerians in Malabu oil scam – Magu
A few days after a new report by oil industry watchdog emerged that Nigeria stands to lose $4.5 billion in the controversial $1.1 billion allegedly given to owners of Malabu Oil Company, the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Okocha best African player ever – Rio Ferdinand
Former Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has poured encomiums on former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, branding him one of Africa’s best footballer ever to have played the beautiful game.Rio who is on a visit…
Police kill 104 bandits, arrest 85 in Zamfara
The Nigeria Police Force said it has killed 104 bandits during an attack on Mahanga Forest in Birnin Mogaji Local Government Area, Zamfara State. The Police also said it destroyed 50 hideouts located in three…
2019: STORMY STATES brace up for governorship campaigns
The ban on electoral campaigns for the governorship polls scheduled for March 2, next year, was formally lifted last Sunday. Although the campaigns are yet to gather momentum in most states, there is palpable anxiety in many…
Group wants national assignment for Aregbesola
The Yoruba self-determination group, the Coalition of Oodua Self-determination Group (COSEG), has called on the Federal Government to give a national assignment to the former Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State,…
2018 party primaries among the worst in Nigeria – INEC chairman
INEC chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu who spoke at a capacity-building workshop for journalists, jointly organised by INEC, European Centre for Electoral Support, European Union and European Union Support for Democratic Governance in Nigeria,…
Lady calls out Nigerian singer ‘Aju’ for allegedly abandoning sister he got pregnant
A distraught lady, has called out Nigerian singer ‘Aju’ for reportedly abandoning her 20-year-old sister he got pregnant after they met 5 months ago. According to the Twitter user, the Nigerian singer ‘Aju’ has been to their house to…
Cameroon stripped of 2019 AFCON hosting rights
Cameroon have been stripped of hosting rights for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (2019 AFCON), says the Confederation of African Football. African football’s governing body (CAF) says it is because of delays in the progress of…
Wike resigns as PDP campaign zonal coordinator
Governor Nyesom Wike has reportedly resigned as PDP campaign zonal coordinator, few weeks after he was appointed alongside other prominent leaders of the party and Senate President, Bukola Saraki, who was named the Director-General of the…
I can’t take responsibility for Chibok girls’ abduction – Goodluck Jonathan
Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria’s former President who spoke in an interview with BBC stated he can’t take responsibility for Chibok girls’ abduction. Goodluck Jonathan who stated that Boko Haram should be blamed for the abduction of the…
Yahooze didn’t promote internet fraud – Olu Maintain
Olu Maintain has debunked claims that his hit single Yahooze promoted internet fraud. The veteran singer said he was not the one that began the trend, stressed that his 11-year-old song (yahooze) didn’t promote Internet fraud. Olu…
No salary for striking ASUU lecturers – FG
The Federal Government (FG), has directed the vice-chancellors of public universities and inter-varsity centres to ensure there is no salary for striking ASUU lecturers. In the memo by the National Universities…
Court Can’t Compel Us To Prosecute Fani-Kayode, Abaribe, Others For Kanu’s Escape – DSS, DG
The Department of State Service and its Director-General, Mr. Yusuf Bichi, have said they cannot be compelled by the Federal High Court in Abuja to prosecute those accused of aiding the escape of the leader of the…
VIDEOS: Sani Dangote’s Son, Mohammed Engagement to Malaysian Billionaire’s Daughter In…
Another Dangote is getting married! Aliko Dangote's nephew, Mohammed is marrying Malaysian Billionaire's Daughter, Fara. Below are the videos from their engagement at the Billionaire's mansion…
Have You Paid Bail Money To The Police In 2018? It’s Illegal — And Your Refund is Ready
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has said Nigerians who paid to secure bail should contact the Public Complaints Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU) for a refund. Assistant Commissioner of Police Abayomi Shogunle, who also…
Police begin recruitment of 10,000 constables
The Police Service Commission has begun the recruitment of 10,000 Police Constables. The commission advised applicants with a passion for a career in the Nigeria Police Force to apply through its portal,…
President George H.W. Bush dead at 94
George Herbert Walker Bush, the president who managed the end of the Cold War and forged a global coalition to oust Iraqi forces from Kuwait, has died at age 94. In a political career that spanned three decades, he lost his bid…
PDP to kick off 2019 campaign in Sokoto, asks Nigerians to reject APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that its campaign for 2019 elections will kick off in Sokoto state on Monday. Senate President Bukola Saraki, director-general of the party’s campaign council, said this at…
EFCC nabs Lebanese with over $2million cash at Abuja Airport (Photos)
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested one Abbas Lakis, a Lebanese for money laundering offence. Lakis was picked up at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following…
Buhari heading to Poland for climate change summit
President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Abuja on Saturday for Katowice, Poland, to attend the 24th session of the Climate Change Conference known as the Parties (COP24). Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, announced this in…
Ogun APC gov candidate picks UK-trained engineer as running mate
Dapo Abiodun, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun state, has announced Noimot Salako-Oyedele as his running mate in the 2019 polls. A statement issued by his campaign…