Challenges before Makinde
On May 29, out-going Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi will hand over to a new helmsman, Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Southwest Bureau Chief BISI OLADELE examines the challenges that will…
CBN, SEC green light for Access, Diamond merger
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have approved the merger of Access Bank Plc and Diamond Bank Plc, the last major regulatory hurdle for the consummation of…
Adeboye’s statement that God will remove all believers’ problems misleading – Daddy Freeze
Controversial leader of the Free Nation movement, Daddy Freeze is in the news again. He has tackled the General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye over his statement that God would…
How Jonathan reacted to report that he dumped PDP
Nigeria’s former President, Goodluck Jonathan has reacted to report that he has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He said that he has no reason to quit the PDP or retire from politics for now. He made…
Raid on Onnoghen’s farm: Our story – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has explained its own side of the story after it was alleged that the commission raided the farm of the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen on…
Why Buhari’s votes in the North can’t be challenged in court – Clarke
A legal practitioner, Robert Clarke, SAN, on Sunday said the votes President Muhammadu Buhari got from the northern part of the country cannot be challenged in court. He stated this on Sunday while appearing on…
Chased by Boko Haram, this 8-year-old Nigerian has ‘conquered the world of chess’ in the US
Tanitoluwa Adewumi, an 8-year-old Nigerian whose family reportedly fled Nigeria because of the Boko Haram crisis, is fast becoming a star in the US. In a piece, Nicholas Kristof, a New York Times’…
Presidency knocks APC members urging Buhari to interfere in rerun elections
The Presidency has assured Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari will not interfere in the rerun elections slated for Saturday, March 23 across the country by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).The…
Why we didn’t allow Atiku inspect election materials – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified its decision not to allow Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), inspect election materials.…
Anonymous donor leaves envelopes of cash on doorsteps of Spanish villagers
Residents of a tiny Spanish village have been left mystified by an anonymous donor who leaves envelopes of cash in postboxes or under people’s doors.Since Wednesday last week, around 15 people in Villarramiel, northern Spain,…
Donald Trump’s Net Worth Keeps Dropping… How the Presidency Is Making Him Poorer
Donald Trump may be president of the world’s biggest economy, but that doesn’t mean he’s getting richer.According to figures compiled by Bloomberg, Trump’s net worth has actually dropped since becoming president.Trump’s net…
I’m a living witness to his kindness and love for others —Pius Adesanmi’s wife, ’Muyiwa
Barely a week after the death of 47-year-old Nigerian-born Canadian professor, writer and literary critic, Pius Adesanmi, his wife, Olumuyiwa Balogun-Adesanmi, has paid a tribute to him via a press release.Entitled, Press…
High-flying Juventus crash back to earth with Genoa defeat
Former Juventus midfielder Stefano Sturaro scored in his first match for Genoa, a 2-0 victory which ended the title-holders unbeaten run in Serie A on Sunday days after their Champions League heroics.Cristiano Ronaldo was rested…
My supporters want me to lead them to APC —Gbenga Daniel
An ex-Governor of Ogun State and Director-General of Atiku Abubakar Campaign Organisation, Gbenga Daniel, said that his political supporters have pleaded with him to lead them to the ruling All Progressives Congress.The alleged…
WhatsApp co-founder urges users to delete their Facebook accounts
WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton appeared as a speaker at a class at Stanford University earlier this week, where he spoke about the decision to sell the company to Facebook, and urged students to delete…
Shake-up in Nigerian Army, redeploys senior officers
The Nigerian Army has redeployed some senior officers with Maj.-Gen. H.O. Otiki being moved to 8 Division in Sokoto as General Officer Commanding (GOC). According to a statement on Sunday by Col. Sagir…
Adamawa governorship supplementary election to hold in 14 LGAs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the governorship supplementary election scheduled on March 23, would be conducted in 14 local government areas of the state. Mr Kasim Gaidam,…
Failure to demolish defective structures ‘ll lead to forfeiture – LASG
The Lagos State Government has advised house owners and developers whose structures have been marked for demolition to remove them forthwith failing which they risk the forfeiture of the properties.…
Facebook blocks video on horrific New Zealand’s mosques attack
A horrific video of the New Zealand mosque massacre was blocked by Facebook during its livestream but circulated on other social media, highlighting the challenges faced by internet platforms in curbing the…
Davido becomes first Nigerian artiste to hit 10 million followers on Instagram
Davido, popular Afrobeats artiste born David Adedeji Adeleke, has become the first Nigerian artistes to hit 10 million followers on Instagram. Instagram is a social networking application that enables…
EFCC goes after Onnoghen, raids his farm – Report
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly raided the farm of Walter Onnoghen, suspended chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), taking custody of some vital documents. According to…
INCONCLUSIVE POLLS:Who wins Kano, Sokoto, Bauchi, Adamawa, Benue Plateau?
After 9th March 2019 Governorship and State Assembly Elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission declared six state’s exercise inconclusive. This week, electoral body announced that it would hold…
Tinubu real Yoruba leader – Ehindero
In the interview with Dare Odufowokan, Assistant Editor, the General Overseer of Messiah New Life Ministry Inc., Archbishop Joseph Ehindero, warned those antagonising the National Leader of the ruling All…
Growing up in Nigeria pushed me to greatness – UFC champion, Kamaru ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ Usman
FIRST African Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion, ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ Kamaru Usman has attributed his willpower to succeed to poverty that he experienced as a boy growing up in Auchi, Edo State of…