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Following the death of the ninth Chief Imam, Alhaji Garuba Ibrahim on September 24, 2017. Sheikh (Engr.) Sulaiman Oluwatoyin Abou Nolla has been turbaned as the new chief Imam. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode who is being represented by…

From Saturday the 10th to Sunday the 11th of November, 2018, fashion enthusiasts all over the world will be treated to an unparalleled exposé of Africa’s finest in fashion at the 3rd edition of the GTBank Fashion Weekend. Holding in…

The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki; a former Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa and an ex-Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu,  on Monday, differed on the performance of…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission said on Monday that it had stopped investigations into the use of a forged exemption certificate of the National Youth Service Corps by a former Minister of…

A 26-year-old Nigerian, credited for building the world’s first gaming robot, has just become the highest paid in the field of Robotic engineering. Silas Adekunle achieved this feat after signing a new deal with the world’s…

The senatorial ambition of the widow of Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Bianca, has put a spanner in the family of the ex-Biafran leader. It was gathered that the attack by some of the Ikemba Nnewi’s children did not go down well…

Vladimir Putin has said the Syrian government will allow a demilitarised zone around Idlib. The Russian president said the 15-20km (9.3-12.4 miles) wide safe zone will be created in the northwest Syrian province by 15 October. He…

Factional All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant for Rivers State, Magnus Abe, has said he is fighting for his right to be governor and that nobody can stop his political ambition. Abe, who is representing Rivers South…

HBO’s record-breaking fantasy epic “Game of Thrones” stormed back onto the Emmys stage on Monday, winning the coveted best drama series prize on a night full of surprises, including an on-air marriage proposal that stunned the audience.…

The Referees Association of Ghana on Monday said it had banned more of its members as a result of an undercover bribery and corruption investigation. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) governing body last month…

The U.S. Government says it anticipates processing up to 310,000 refugees and asylum seekers in 2019. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the country proposed resettling up to 30,000 refugees under the new refugee ceiling as…

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ademola Adeleke, has explained why he was absent at the 2018 Osun State governorship debate which held in Osogbo, the state capital on Sunday. Adeleke’s seat was empty throughout the…

SpaceX has signed the world’s first private passenger to fly around the moon and will announce details on Monday, the company said. The individual will travel in a giant spacecraft that SpaceX has designed to fly to Mars. SpaceX…

A new book has told of how ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo ran the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) as a “sole administrator” for the eight years he led the country. According to the book titled ‘Too Good to Die: Third…

Babachir Lawal, former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), has described his sack as a blessing in disguise. Speaking with reporters in Abuja on Monday, Lawal said his monthly income as SGF was N953,000 but he made…

The Coca-Cola Company is said to be in "serious talks" with Aurora Cannabis Inc., on the possibility of developing marijuana-infused beverages. According to BNN Bloomberg, Coca-Cola, the world’s largest beverage company, is looking into…

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) says more Nigerians have access to mobile phones than those with access to toilets. Zaid Jurji, chief of Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), UNICEF, said this on…

Change Nigeria Movement (CNM), a socio-political group, has condemned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for placing Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, on security watch-list. The anti-graft agency had written…

Former Nollywood actress, Regina Askia has mentioned that she has no no regrets leaving the Nigerian movies Industry. In a question and answer section with her fans on Instagram, the actress-turned nurse, said she is fulfilled and…

A mad man with 2 iPhone 8 and lots of cash was caught yesterday along Itedo Lekki phase 1, Lagos. The man suspected to be a fake mad man, was beaten by the mob which gathered. It was gathered that while he was asked who sent him, he…

The Internet went agog yesterday as Director Glenn Weiss proposes to girlfriend Jan Svendsen while on stage to accept the Emmy Award for best director. “Jan, you are the sunshine in my life,” he said. “And mom was right, don’t ever let…

•Negotiations continue in Osogbo today As it becomes more obvious that the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, will not change his mind on his decision not to support Lagos State Governor…

The convoy of the Kogi State Governor was involved in an accident on Monday. According to a witness who spoke to SaharaReporters, the accident was a result of overspeeding. Yahaya Bello, Governor of Kogi State, was earlier spotted…

Aviation industry regulator, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, on Monday said it would meet the owner of the allegedly stolen two bombardier Dash 8 Q300 aircraft from the Lagos airport in court over the matter. TopBrass Aviation, a…