JUST IN: NJC recommends dismissal of two judges
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the dismissal of two judges. The judges are R. N. Ofili-Ajumogobia of the federal high court and James T. Agbadu-Fishim of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria. The decision…
Lagos guber: We’ll beat Jide Sanwo-Olu black and blue – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos State chapter, has said the emergence of Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) would facilitate a seamless victory for the PDP in the 2019…
Ambode and the Godfather’s Rage
When in 2014, he was asked about his successor, Fashola said he was not worried yet at the same time expressed concern. “I hope, firstly, that the next person is a lot better than me. I hope that he can do in four years what we did in…
Hilton launches second Nigerian hotel as Radisson and others scramble for Africa
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., operators of the popular and luxury global hospitality group Hilton Hotels, has opened a new hotel at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The new establishment, which is named…
“Tupac Shakur Is Alive, He’s In Malaysia” – Marion Suge Knight’s Son, Suge J Claims
Tupac Shakur is alive, according to the son of imprisoned Death Row Records owner Marion Suge Knight. Suge J. Knight took to Instagram Tuesday with a series of posts raising the idea that the fatal September 7, 1996 shooting in Las Vegas…
We Are Waiting For APC’s Instruction To Impeach Dogara – Lawmaker
Peter Akpatason, representing Akoko-Edo in the House of Representatives, says loyal members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the house will carry out the party’s instruction on Speaker Yakubu Dogara. Akpatason spoke to…
Drama: Mother, Son Jostle For Yobe Federal Constituency Seat
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hajiya Khadija Ibrahim has defeated her step son, Mohammed Ibrahim to clinch the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for Damaturu/Gulani/Gujba/Tarmuwa, Yobe Federal Constituency. Hajia Ibrahim is…
Abuja hospital to pay N1m damages for wrong scan
An FCT High Court in Maitama has ordered Kings Care Hospital, Abuja, to pay N1 million as damages to a couple for negligence and breach of care. The claimants, Bamikole Owolabi and wife, Mercy, had told the court that two ultra-scan…
“Mind Your Business” – Ex-Beauty Queen, Dabota Lawson Tells Fan After Flaunting…
Former beauty queen,Dabota Lawson has been flaunting her new curves unapologetically. And when a follower advised her and other ladies to own up to haven gone under the knifr. she clapped back, saying she should mind her business .…
My Boss’ Wife Beats Me Up For “Stealing” Her Husband’s Attention – 20…
A young lady who has served as a housemaid for different families, has narrated her ordeal in the course of carrying out her duties. According to the lady based in Lagos, she was once beaten by the wife of her employer who accused her for…
Greater Manchester Police hit back at Jose Mourinho
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has said it was not to blame after Jose Mourinho suggested the lack of police escort caused his team to arrive late for the Champions League clash vs. Valencia at Old Trafford on Tuesday. United…
World Bank forecasts 2.7% growth for sub-Saharan Africa in 2018
The World Bank has cut its forecast for growth of sub-Saharan Africa in 2018 to 2.7 per cent, down from an earlier one of 3.1 per cent, partly due to less favourable external environment for the region. The lender said in its October…
Joseph Daudu withdraws from Maryam Sanda’s murder trial
The lawyer representing Maryam Sanda, the suspect who allegedly killed her husband, Bilyamin Bello, has withdrawn from the trial Sanda is facing a two-count charge of homicide for the alleged murder of her husband. The deceased was…
I’ll resign if Supreme Court faults INEC on Osun election – REC
The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun State, Mr. Olusegun Agbaje, has vowed to resign his appointment if the Supreme Court finds the Independent National Electoral Commission guilty in the conduct of the recently concluded…
Antonio Valencia apologises for liking ‘time for Jose Mourinho to go’ post
Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has apologised for liking an Instagram post which called for manager Jose Mourinho to be sacked. The 33-year-old, who reports said had fallen out with Mourinho, returned to the team for…
Facebook extends account deletion grace period from 14 to 30 days
Facebook recently extended the deletion grace period for terminating your main account from 14 to 30 days, the company confirmed to an online medium. Now, when you go to delete your Facebook account, you have up to one month to…
Lawmaker loses $753,456, car, land in money-doubling scam
An unidentified Kenyan lawmaker has been revealed as one of the victims of a money-doubling scam, that was busted by police on Monday. According to Musa Yego, the head of the police team that arrested the money-doubling syndicate,…
Repression in Saudi Arabia has reached a new level
SAUDI dissidents who fled abroad to escape repression at home are looking over their shoulders. On October 2nd Jamal Khashoggi, a prominent Saudi journalist and government critic (pictured), went to the Saudi consulate in Istanbul to…
Instagram’s Most Well-Paid Influencers: Kylie Jenner Gets US$1M Per Post
Kylie Jenner, recently featured on the cover of Forbes’ ‘60 Richest Self-Made Women’ issue, is also the highest paid celebrity on Instagram. Hopper HQ, an Instagram post-scheduling tool, has composed a list of top 10 highest paid…
Lagos APC primary : A-Z of intrigues that led to Ambode’s ouster
High level intrigues for political ascendancy in Lagos State ended abruptly yesterday after somersaults by the All Progressives Congress, APC governorship election panel.  The Lagos APC primary panel’s recognition of the result of…
Yemi Osinbajo, Adams Oshiomhole behind Ogun APC crisis – Iyabo Anisulowo
A former Minister of State for Education, Senator Iyabo Anisulowo, has accused Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, of masterminding the crisis rocking the party’s…
I was scared of going blind in one eye – Roberto Firmino
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino admits he was scared of going blind in one eye after suffering an injury against Tottenham last month. The Brazil striker was taken to hospital for assessment but was later discharged after he was…
Man jailed 10 years for killing brother over woman
An Ikeja High Court on Wednesday sentenced a 28-year-old man, Collins Abakwe, to 10 years’ imprisonment for stabbing his younger brother, Chibuike Abakwe, to death during an argument over a woman. The Justice Raliat Adebiyi-led court…
“Baba Sope” Political Ideology And The Myth Of Yoruba Omoluabi Ethos
It is faulty to equate the deep loyalty Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu attracts in Lagos as exemplary of ‘Omoluabi loyalty’ or being reflective of the entire Yoruba or South-West populace. Ondo State electorate will argue for example that they…