Kanye West defends pro-Trump politics in new song
After a week of controversial Twitter postings, Kanye West has defended his political views in a new song. The track Ye vs. The People sees the star trading lyrics with fellow-rapper T.I., who takes him to task over his support of Donald…
Low turn-out as INEC begins recall of Melaye
The recall process of Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi west, is currently taking place across 56o polling units in the senatorial district. The senator’s constituents submitted a petition to the Independent National Electoral…
#BBNaija: Leo drops ‘eyebrow raising’ comment on Cee-C’s Instagram page
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Leo recently dropped an eyebrow raising comment on fellow housemate, Cee-C’s Instagram page. The comment has driven Cee-C’s fans gaga as they say his former in-house love interest, Alex will get a…
Ekiti: Buhari’s men and the question of federal might
In this piece by JESUSEGUN ALAGBE, political pundits weigh the influence of the federal might in the upcoming Ekiti governorship elections as some key actors in President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration join the race For some reasons,…
Wenger set for Old Trafford farewell
Arsene Wenger is unsure of the welcome he will receive on his final visit to Old Trafford as Arsenal boss on Sunday after many “great battles” against Manchester United during his two decades in charge. The 68-year-old Frenchman, leaving…
Sick British toddler at centre of legal battle dies
Terminally-ill British toddler Alfie Evans died on Saturday after doctors withdrew life support, the child’s parents said, following a protracted legal battle and a campaign that drew support from Pope Francis. “Our baby grew…
Ajimobi Declares 3-Day Mourning For Late Speaker
The Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi has declared three-day mourning in honour of the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Michael Adeyemo, who died on Friday morning, aged 47. The governor described the lawmaker’s death as a…
School Proprietor Docked For Impregnating, Attempting To Terminate Student’s Pregnancy
A school proprietor, Sunday Akintelu, who allegedly impregnated his 17-year-old girl student and attempted to procure abortion for her, on Friday appeared in an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. Akintelu, 44, was brought…
I’ll speak on my baby mama scandal in due time –Klint Da Drunk
A few weeks ago, ace comedian, Klint Da Drunk, was in the news after a lady identified as Sandra Novo-Jacob alleged that he impregnated her and did not want to take responsibility for the child. But since the allegation was made, the…
Presidential asset recovery panel sacks special investigator
The Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property, led by Mr. Okoi Obono-Obla, has sacked Mr. Victor Uwajeh earlier appointed to serve as its special investigator. Uwajeh, who is the Chief Investigator of…
My Ultimate Aim is to Get a Man Richer Than Otedola – Screen Diva Blessing Ofoegbu
When it comes to love, relationship and marriage, the choice of every woman differs. For Nollywood diva, Blessing Ofoegbu, who is still nursing a deep heartbreak, marrying a man richer than billionaire oil magnate, Femi Otedola, is…
Food Seller Weep Bitterly After Been Accussed Of Using Water From Mortuary To Cook Food @ Poly Oko
A food seller was left heartbroken and in tears after being accused of water from mortuary to cook food at the Federal Polytechnic Oko in Anambra state. A journalist, Ngwu Victor Bright, paid the distressed woman a visit and consoled her…
Curvy Tanzanian Model, Sanchi Flaunts Her “Organic, Natural” Body In Sexy Bikini Photos
Endowed Tanzanian model, Sanchi flaunted her organic, natural goodness in new bikini photos posted on Instagram last night.
Even if Buhari is INEC chairman, APC’ll lose in Ekiti –Lere Olayinka, Fayose’s aide
The Special Assistant to Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, tells GBENRO ADEOYE the All Progressives Congress has no chance of defeating the Peoples Democratic Party in the state…
My father didn’t know when I quit bank job for Big Brother Naija – Tobi Bakre
Tobi Bakre was the second runner-up in the just concluded Big Brother Naija Double Wahala reality television show. He was one of the most interesting housemates and in this exclusive interview with Ademola Olonilua he shares some of his…
Firms forfeit N1.4 billion Paris Club ‘fraud’ money to federal govt
A Lagos Division of the Federal High Court Friday ordered the permanent forfeiture of N1,442,384,857 found in the bank accounts of three firms which allegedly impersonated the consultants engaged by the Nigeria Governors Forum to…
Despite owing salaries, APC governors to contribute N6billion for upcoming congresses, convention
Despite the untold hardship being visited on workers and pensioners who have gone several months without remuneration, 24 governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have been mandated to contribute N6 billion at N250…
Despite hospitalisation, Dino Melaye’s recall from Senate starts today, INEC insists
He may be in intensive care at the National Hospital, Abuja, but that will not stall his recall process from the Senate, the electoral commission, INEC, has declared.Thousands of constituents of Dino Melaye’s Kogi West had last year…
NIGERIAN GANGSTER! Oluwatobi Sunmonu, who modelled himself after Don Corleone in The Godfather,…
A Nigerian gangster has been jailed nine years and three months by a Harrow Crown Court for conspiring to supply guns and class A drugs to London gangs. 26-year-old Oluwatobi Sunmonu modelled himself on Don Corleone in The Godfather…
‘Lai Mohammed did a good job’ — Buhari breaks silence on Obasanjo’s letter
President Muhammadu Buhari has finally spoken on the strong-worded letter ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo wrote to him in January. In the letter, Obasanjo asked the president to forget about contesting in 2019, saying doing so would…
FCMB Assures of Enhanced Performance as Shareholders Approve Results at AGM
FCMB Group Plc is on a stronger pedestal and will continue to provide superior performance that would add significant value to stakeholders in a sustainable manner in spite of the challenging macroeconomic and regulatory environments.…
Bauchi people were under the sun for hours just to say hello to me – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed appreciation to the people of Bauchi state for “challenging the weather just to say hello to me”. Speaking at a dinner organised in his honour, Buhari said the people trooped to the streets…
Tension as angry youth attack Hausa community in Benue, ‘kill 8’
Many people have been killed and displaced in a reprisal attack on the Hausa community in Makurdi, Benue state capital. The attack is believed to be carried out by Tiv youth protesting the killings of some priests and worshippers at…
My wife’s beauty makes me sleepless, I want a divorce, man tells judge
A heartbroken man left the court in tears as he deposed that he didn’t want his wife, Hilda Mleya, 30, anymore because she was too beautiful. The incident took place at Chief Chireya’s court in Gokwe, Zimbabwe. Arnold Masuka, 40,…