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National Assembly dumps plan to override Buhari’s veto
SENATE and House of Representatives yesterday made a U-turn on their plan to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto of the order of Elections Bill. Buhari refused to assent to the bill. Attempts to pull through a new bill…
Good news for HIV patients as scientists develop ‘highly active’ antiviral drug
The Russian Central Research Institute of Epidemiology has reportedly developed a new gene therapy medicine for people who have HIV. Anna Popova, head of the federal health and epidemic watchdog Rospotrebnadzor, made this known on…
Nigerians blame Saraki, Senate for thugs’ invasion
Nigerians on Wednesday took a swipe at Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the red chamber for the attack by hoodlums said to loyal to suspended Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege. The thugs on Wednesday morning invaded the Senate presided over by…
BREAKING: Police recover stolen Senate mace
The Nigerian police say they have recovered the mace that was stolen from the Senate on Wednesday.According to a statement signed by the deputy public relations officer in the police headquarters, Aremu Adeniran, and sent to PREMIUM…
2018 World Cup: Pinnick promises Eagles $24m, if Nigeria wins
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick has said that the Super Eagles players stand the chance of pocketing 24 million dollars if they play in the final of the 2018 World Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria reports…
More photos/video from Donald Duke’s daughter Xerona & Dj Caise’s wedding
Former Cross River state governor, Donald Duke‘s daughter, Xerona, yesterday wedded her fiance, Derin Caise Phillips aka DJ Caise. The traditional marriage took place in Calabar, Cross River state. White wedding comes up later…
Kendrick Lamar becomes first rapper to win the Pulitzer Prize for music
California rapper Kendrick Lamar won the Pulitzer Prize for music on Monday for his album “DAMN.,” organizers announced. Lamar, 30, is the first rapper to win the prestigious award. The Pulitzer follows the five Grammy awards won by…
Senate confirms Buhari’s nominees to head NHRC, NERC
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Anthony Ojukwu as the Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The confirmation was made after the Senate considered a report from the Chairman of the Senate Committee on…
FG orders probe of senate invasion
The federal government has ordered a probe of the invasion of the senate on Wednesday. Lai Mohammed, minister of information, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja. The statement said the government received the report of…
Video Of Dr. Sid Being Harassed By SARS In Lagos After Mistaking Him For A Yahoo Boy
Mavin Records artiste, Dr. Sid, was, today, harassed by some SARS officials who seized his phone and almost physically assaulted him, but for the intervention of label mate, Reekado Banks and comedian Basketmouth. Giving the account…
APC convention to hold May 14
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that its national convention to elect officers for a new term in the party’s leadership would hold May 14. According to the schedule of activities released by Osita Izunaso,…
BREAKING: I’ve left police custody – Omo-Agege
Ovie Omo-Agege, the senator who allegedly led unidentified persons to the upper legislative chamber to seize the mace, says he has left the custody of the police. He was arrested when he returned to the senate after accompanying the…
BREAKING: OAU suspends sex-for-mark professor indefinitely
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has suspended Prof. Richard Akindele, whose telephone conversation in which he demanded for sex from a female student was recorded and released on social media.A member of the…
Stakeholders Kick Against Gbajabiamila’s 5th Term Bid
Youth groups and some stakeholders under the umbrella of Surulere Unite, have debunked reports that residents of the Surulere Federal Constituency 1 have passed a vote of confidence and endorsed Leader of the House of Representatives,…
Saraki reacts to hoodlums’ snatch of Senate mace
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has commended the leadership and all members of the Senate for standing up firmly in defence of democracy and the rule of law with their decision to defy those who mobilized an attack against the Red…
Ali Baba blast politicians, speaks on Senate mace
Popular Comedian, Ali Baba has blasted Nigerian politicians over the invasion of the Senate and stealing of the mace by suspected political thugs. He described the development as a product of a broken government. Parrot Nigeria…
The “national shame” of Britain’s treatment of Windrush migrants
THE past few years have been a “nightmare”, says Anthony Bryan. After his passport application was turned down, the Home Office claimed he was an illegal immigrant because he lacked the documents to prove otherwise. He lost his job and…
EXPOSED: The ‘thug’ who snatched senate’s mace (photo)
On Wednesday, Ovie Omo-Agege, senator representing Delta central, led some unidentified persons into the red chamber. In an operation that lasted less than 10 minutes, the mace, symbol of authority of the senate was carted away.…
JUST IN: Osinbajo, Ekweremadu meet over snatched mace
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and Ike Ekweremadu, deputy senate president, are currently holding a meeting at the presidential villa in Abuja. The meeting is taking place hours after Ovie Omo-Agege, a senator from Delta state, led…
Toke Makinwa, Toolz, Kemi Adetiba and more react to Cee-c verbally abusing Tobi
Many celebrities in Nigeria have come out to react to Cee-c’s verbal abuse on Tobi in the Big Brother house. Media personalities, Toke Makinwa, Toolz Oniru-Demuren, Kemi Adebita, DJ xclusive and Laura Ikeji have all penned down their…
Senate drops bill seeking to introduce new election sequence
The senate has dropped a bill that sought to re-amend the electoral act. The senate had earlier passed a bill seeking to amend the act, thereby re-ordering the sequence of the election. It sought to make the presidential election…
#BBNaija: If you support Cee-C, you can support Boko Haram – Man says
A Nigerian man identified as Mark Anthony wrote about Big Brother Naijahousemate Cee-C and according to him, her supporters have the tendency to support Boko Haram. The man, in his article, compared Cee-C with the dreaded Boko…
#BBNaija: Cee-C dethroned as Head of House, gets a strike
Big Brother Naija housemate, Cee-C, has been dethroned as the head of house just 24 hours into her reign. She has since been replaced by Alex. After Cee-C’s rant with Tobi earlier in the day, Biggie gave the remaining housemates a new…
See Meghan Markle Step Out with Prince Harry Today — Here’s Why It’s Unprecedented
Just two days ago, Prince Harry shared how he’s looking forward to having Meghan Markle by his side as they join forces to forge an international partnership. And on Wednesday morning, the couple got a glimpse of their future as they…