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New MKO Statue: “Ambode,” the man who saw tomorrow
Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode appears to be a man ahead of his time. His revolutionary and forwarding-looking innovation in traffic management, road infrastructure, bus reform, education, security, staff welfare and training,…
Dino Melaye backtracks; says Abiola’s GCFR honour well deserved
The Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has backtracked on his position that the Federal Government’s decision to honour presumed winner of the 1993 presidential election, Moshood Abiola, with Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR)…
Vanguard editorial board chair vows not to resign over bigotry allegations
Ochereome Nnanna, the Nigerian columnist who slandered the Yoruba on Facebook last Friday, has vowed to stay on as the chairman of Vanguard’s editorial board, amidst calls for his ouster. “I do not see why I should resign because I…
Road closed as Mokwa-Jebba bridge collapses
The bridge after Mowo Junction on the Mokwa-Jebba road collapsed in the early hours of Sunday leading to closure of the road. Bisi Kazeem, spokesman of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), alerted the public over the collapse of the…
MKO Abiola: Presidency fires back at Buhari’s critics
Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on Sunday said that the annulment of the Presidential mandate given to Late Moshood Abiola in 1993 was a huge elite conspiracy. According to him, the June 12 annulment was…
10 signs you’re falling in love with your best friend
Everyone has a friend of the opposite sex we call our best friend forever (BFF). What you feel for your BFF is usually platonic love. You spend a lot of time together, share secrets, run to each other for a shoulder to lean on even…
New tax on alcohol, tobacco not targeted at local manufacturers – FG
Nigeria’s newly increased tax on alcohol and tobacco is not targeted at local manufacturing industries, the country’s finance ministry has explained. PREMIUM TIMES reported the new tax rates which commenced on Monday. The finance…
Lagos police dismiss three officers over Ojota incident
The police in Lagos have dismissed three officers who were found guilty of spraying tear-gas on a man identified as Ademuwagun Solomon near China Town in the Ojota area of Lagos. Chike Oti, the police spokesperson, said the officers…
A Young Man Who Services Women Advertised His Business in Abuja
A social media user posted this below: "I went out yesterday evening around Airport road in Abuja and my eyes saw this advert on a supermarket's building.. "In case you need a young man that can assist and service you" The hustle in…
JUST IN: Rafael Nadal wins French Open title
Rafael Nadal is an 11t-time French Open winner. He achieved that feat on Sunday afternoon in Paris when he beat Austrian, Dominic Thiem, in three straight sets of 6-4 6-3 6-2. During the two week Grand Slam, Nadal had to call on the…
#EndSARS: Nigerians resume campaign to shut down brutal police squad
Nigerians have resumed a social media drive aimed at forcing the Buhari administration to take immediate steps to contain rising cases of brutality linked to the police Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The department has faced…
We’ll seek redress over this injustice, says First Bank on contempt order
First Bank of Nigeria (FirstBank) says the contempt order served on Ibukun Awosika, its chairman, and Adesola Adeduntan, managing director (pictured), is not valid. On June 6, Ibrahim Buba, a judge of the Lagos division of the…
Suicide bomber kills self in failed suicide attempt in Borno market
The Borno Police Command on Sunday said tragedy was averted when a suicide bomber heading to the market mistakenly detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) killing himself alone. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Damian Chukwu,…
Kcee shares photos of London couple riding their bikes naked in London
Nigerian singer, Kcee, who is currently holidaying in London, took to his Insta-story to share photos of a couple riding their bikes naked. The couple caused a stir online after they were pictured riding their bikes naked in London,…
Nigerian man exposes policeman who extorted him in Osun State
A Nigerian man and Instagram user @the_eventguy who fell victim to policeextortion few days ago, took to the platform to share a photo of the policeman who reportedly extorted him. @the_eventguy who also shared a screenshot of the…
Pastor somersaults after member wins ₦230bn with lotto number he gave him
A Ghanaian pastor has been spotted in a bizarre video in which he was somersaulting after a member of his church won over two hundred and thirty billion Naira with a lotto number he gave him. Pastor Daniel Obinim is the head Pastor…
35 containers of tramadol seized at ports – NAFDAC
Prof. Moji Adeyeye, Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says the agency has seized not fewer than 35 containers of tramadol at various ports in the country. Adeyeye disclosed this…
BREAKING: Legendary Reggae Artist Ras Kimono Is Dead
– Renown Nigerian Raggae act Ras Kimono is dead – The singer who dominated the music scene in the 90’s died today in Lagos – He was to travel abroad yesterday but complained of not feeling…
North Korea’s Kim arrives in Singapore for historic Trump summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Singapore Sunday for an unprecedented summit with Donald Trump, an attempt to address the last festering legacy of the Cold War, with the US president calling it a “one time shot” at peace.…
Inferiority complex didn’t allow Obasanjo to recognise MKO — Kokori
A former Secretary-General of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers and a leader of the June 12 movement, Chief Frank Kokori, speaks about the decision of the Federal Government to declare June 12 Democracy Day and…
ONSA’s N1.2bn: Again, EFCC goes after Fayose’s Lagos, Abuja properties
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja for a fresh order of interim forfeiture of six Lagos and Abuja properties linked to the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose. Despite that…
Ekiti shooting: Bamidele flown to UK in Tinubu’s jet
A former member of the House of Representatives, Opeyemi Bamidele, has been flown to the United Kingdom for further treatment. Our correspondent learnt that he was flown in a private jet belonging to a former Governor of Lagos State…
There’ll be mass disconnection if National Assembly criminalises estimated billing – Discos
The Executive Director, Research and Advocacy, Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors, Sunday Oduntan, tells OKECHUKWU NNODIM how the power sector will be adversely affected if the National Assembly passes the bill to…
Trump criticizes Justin Trudeau, says US won’t endorse G7 statement
President Donald Trump on Saturday accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of making "false statements" and said that the US will not endorse a G7 communique. Trump calls for elimination of tariffs, end to US being…