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You’ll be consumed by your vendetta – Fayose replies Fayemi
Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, says Kayode Fayemi, the governor-elect, will be consumed in his vendetta mission. Fayose said this while reacting to the threat of Fayemi to probe of his government. Speaking with…
PHOTOS: Jibrin leads pro-Buhari lawmakers to Aso Rock
Abdulmumin Jibrin, a lawmaker from Kano state, led members of the Parliamentary Support Group to the presidential villa in Abuja on Thursday. The group is in support of the reelection of President Muhammadu Buhari. The president…
Exchange of gunfire lands Melaye in fresh trouble with police
Less than three months after Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi west, regained freedom from police custody, the Kogi state police command has asked him to report at the state criminal and investigation department in Lokoja, the…
National carrier needs $300m initial capital — FG
The new national airline, Nigeria Air, will require initial capital of between $150m and $300m, and the Federal Government is seeking a strategic partner to operate the carrier, according to a document seen by Reuters on Thursday. The…
Okonjo-Iweala added to Twitter board of directors
Twitter has appointed Nigeria’s ex-finance minister, Okonjo Iweala, has a member of it’s board of directors. The Social media giant Twitter Inc announced the appointment of the Nigeria’s former Minister of finance Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala…
Lady accuses Stevie J of impregnating her, just a day after his wedding
A day after news emerged that Stevie J and Notorious BIG’s widow Faith Evans tied the knot at a Las Vegas hotel room, the Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta star has been accused of imprenating a lady. The lady, known as @thebossputa on…
Tonye Cole surprises his wife with a Mercedes SUV on their Wedding Anniversary
Nigerian billionaire entrepreneur, executive director and co-founder of Sahara Group, Tonye Cole has surprised his wife Sylvia Cole, with a brand new Mercedes SUV on their 23rd wedding anniversary. To celebrate the wedding…
Don’t Defect, Buhari Urges Saraki
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Thursday made deft moves to avert an impending exodus of its bigwigs to the leading opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The peace initiative, THISDAY gathered, was being…
Reps’ fear of Executive Order 6
PHILIP NYAM reports on the controversy triggered by the resolution of the House of Representatives urging President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend implementation of Executive Order No. 6, which he recently issued The fear of the ongoing…
Early dinner reduces prostate, breast cancer risks
Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, said people who eat dinner early may be inadvertently decreasing their risk of prostate and breast cancer. According to a new study published in the ‘’International Journal of…
AGF seeks NEC’s action on 2,359 condemned criminals
The Attorney General (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami told the National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday to tackle the challenges associated with the cases of 2.359 condemned convicts in prisons nationwide in an effort…
Nigeria not ripe for state police ― Bode Olajumoke
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustee (BoT) Senator Bode Olajumoke, has said that the country’s democracy is not ripe for the establishment of a state police. Olajumoke who stated this after being honoured…
Bobrisky Shares Throwback Photo, Says “Each Time I Remember My Previous Life I Thank God”
Bobrisky is looking back on his past while comparing it to where he is now, and he has nothing but gratitude for how far he’s come in the industry. The popular self-acclaimed male barbie, after reflecting on his past, left a word of…
Man Wears Female Veil In Dubai To Spy On Cheating Wife
A man, who was caught wearing a woman’s abaya, niqab and gloves at a Dubai Metro station has been fined Dh2,000 ($544). According to the investigation, the man was unable to enter the Metro station because he was caught by the…
This Cristiano Ronaldo’s Post Just Became The 5th Most Liked Instagram Picture Of All Time…
Cristiano Ronaldo's is one of the greatest players in the world and his popularity has remained extremely high. Last week, the Portuguese completed his move to Juventus from Real Madrid for a total of £100million and his post confirming…
Hilarious Posters Warning Against Urinating In Public Spotted In Anambra State University
In a bid to stop public urination, the management of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, formerly called Anambra State University, put up hilarious posters comparing defaulters to animals. The posters, which were placed outside the…
Policeman jailed for receiving bribe from robbery suspect
A dismissed policeman, Akanmu Kabiru, has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment by an Oyo State High Court for receiving bribe from an armed robbery suspect, Badmus Akojode. The court also convicted two other policemen in absentia.…
2019: PDP’s presidential candidate may emerge September 30
The Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate for the 2019 general election may emerge on September 30, The PUNCH learnt on Thursday. A preliminary timetable for the party’s primaries, which was prepared by the national leadership…
Nasarawa police engage vigilantes to arrest cop killers
The police in Nasarawa State have engaged the services of vigilance groups to apprehend the bandits who allegedly killed a police officer in the Wamba Local Government Area of the state. The acting Police Public Relations Officer,…
2019 polls: Police, civil defence demand N317m to feed dogs, horses
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps will need N310m to feed and administer drugs to dogs that will be deployed in states for the 2019 elections. The Nigeria Police Force will also require N7m to feed 50 horses that would be used…
NFF Crisis: AITEO threatens to quit Nigerian football
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) major sponsor AITEO has threatened to quit following the crisis that has engulfed the football house. In a statement signed by its Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, Ndiana Matthew, AITEO…
NHIS cash: Council seeks CBN’s intervention
Worried by conflicting figures on the diverted and invested funds of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), the Governing Council of the agency has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to intervene on the involvement of 17…
Importer petitions Ali over ‘extortion’ at port
An importer, Mr Emeka Afamefuna, has petitioned the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Col. Hameed Ali (retd.) over alleged corrupt practices and extortion by some offices of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Lagos sea port,…
Robber ‘steals’ 32 cars in two years
Ondo State Police Command has arrested a serial robber, who allegedly specialises in stealing cars. Parading the suspect, Olayemi Adeoye, at the police headquarters in Akure yesterday, spokesman Femi Joseph said nemesis caught up…