Veteran actress, Joke Muyiwa is one thespian who has remained relevant despite her age. The revered role interpreter stated that 2019 has been a busy year for her. In her words: “2019 has been so busy, I have done a lot of projects this year and I …
Your ‘fall and die’ approach not biblical – Anglican Bishop blasts MFM General overseer, Olukoya

Police, Shiites clash in Sokoto
The police and members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as Shiites clashed on Friday evening at the old airport area of Sokoto. Residents and passers- by had to scamper for safety as motorists and those on foot des…

Saraki reacts to Kwara Gov’s Seizure of father’s land in Illorin
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has stated that Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has crossed the line of decency with his recent efforts to erase the legacies of his (Saraki’s) late father, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki…

Police detain man, whose girlfriend died after ‘drinking snipper’
The police in Bayelsa State have detained one Eze Augustus in connection with the death of his 28-year-old girlfriend, Joy Osain. A statement on Friday by the spokesman for the state police command, Asinim Butswat, said Augustus, 28, had reported hi…

New FIRS chairman criticizes Fowler’s performance, charges staff to target 2012 revenue

Wolves defeat 10-man Manchester City
Wolverhampton Wanderers dealt another blow to defending champions Manchester City’s hope of catching up with Liverpool, when they defeated them 3-2 at Molineux Stadium Friday night. Wolves came from behind to beat the defending champions, after City…

Labour gears up, set to war with ‘disobedient’ governors
Organized Labour on Friday said it was ready to go to war with any governor that fails to implement the N30,000 minimum wage and the consequential adjustment that follows for workers in their states. President Muhammadu Buhari signed the new minimum…

They could swim - Wife of tragic RCCG pastor who drowned with his 2kids in Spanish pool
A heartbroken Nigerian-British woman whose two children and husband drowned at a Costa Del Sol hotel in Spain has said they all knew how to swim, contradicting earlier accounts. Olubunmi Diya instead said she believes ‘something was wrong with the p…

Why I haven’t been appearing in movies- Adediwura Blarkgold
Adediwura Adesegha aka Adediwura Blarkgold is a popular Nollywood actress known for her exceptional delivery in movies. The busty role interpreter has revealed that she hasn’t been appearing in movies as a result of her mother’s failing health. Acco…

Obasanjo rings alarm bell again: Nigeria heading towards bankruptcy
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said Nigeria risks impending bankruptcy over the continuous accumulation of debt by the government. Obasanjo said things might get worse economically as Nigeria, as well as other African countries, kept piling …

Alleged Lassa fever outbreak: Umahi orders closure of hospital
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has ordered the immediate closure of St Vincent Hospital at Igbagu, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi, following suspected outbreak of Lassa fever at the hospital. The order is contained in a statement issued …

Two dead, four injured in road accident in Ogun
The Ogun Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Friday said that two persons died while four others sustained injuries in an accident at Nasfat Area, Atan-Idiroko Road. The Ogun Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr Clement Oladele, said that the acc…

DSS officer shoots man while aiming runaway Christmas cow
A middle-aged man has been reportedly shot dead by a personnel of the Department of State Services in Alor, Idemili South local government area of Anambra state. The victim, Onyeocha Umuokwu, a domestic staff to one Engr Emeka Eze was allegedly kill…

Traders flee as plaza collapses in Anambra
A building reportedly collapsed on Thursday at the Ochanja market in Onitsha, Anambra State. The collapsed structure was said to be one of the plaza partially burnt last October during a fire incident at the market. It was gathered that some persons…

‘Give birth to only children you can cater for’- Emir of Kano, Sanusi cautions Muslims

El-Rufai to decide El-Zakzaky’s fate – FG
The release from custody of the leader of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky can only be decided by the Kaduna State government, the Federal Government has said. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abu…

Cee-c deactivates Instagram account
2018 Big Brother Naija housemate, Cynthia Nwadiora, popularly known as Cee-C, has deactivated her Instagram account. It was gathered that on Boxing Day, the 27-year-old’s account on Instagram could not be found when searched for. As at the moment of…

Cee-c deactivates Instagram account
2018 Big Brother Naija housemate, Cynthia Nwadiora, popularly known as Cee-C, has deactivated her Instagram account. It was gathered that on Boxing Day, the 27-year-old’s account on Instagram could not be found when searched for. As at the moment of …

‘We need a Nigeria where Muslims are allowed to wear hijab anywhere’ – Sultan of Sokoto

‘We’ll not abandon you’ – Buhari assures Burkina Faso over killing of 31 women by militants

Osinbajo’s helicopter crash, Chanchangi mishap… AIB to release reports of air accidents since 2008

Oshiomole no more a member of APC, Buhari has asked us to punish him - Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, is not a member of the party. Obaseki also said the President Muhammadu Buhari, had directed the state APC to deal with …

RCCG pastor, kids drown during vacation in Spain
A pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Gabriel Diya; his daughter, Comfort (nine), and son, Praise (16), have drowned in a pool at the Club La Costa World Complex, Spain. Gabriel, who headed the Open Heavens branch of the church in Char…

Fuel subsidy now N47.5/litre
The subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, has risen to N47.5 per litre as the expected open market price of the commodity hit N180.78 on Monday, latest data from the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency showed. Brent, t…

Ogun man beats wife to death on Christmas day
A 37-year-old man, Mutiu Sonola, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for beating his 34-year-old wife, Zainab, to death on Christmas Day. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, disclosed this in a statemen…

Prices of rice, eggs, yam, others increase by 7.8%
Prices of four food items including tomatoes, yam, rice, agric eggs and local eggs increased by 7.8 per in November data from the National Bureau of Statistics have shown. The NBS in its selected food price watch for November reported that the avera…

Kwara state government denies sponsoring Wizkid’s concert
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State on Thursday denied that the government sponsored the musical concert that featured the pop star, Wizkid, in Ilorin on Christmas Day. The governor, while speaking at the presentation of a pictorial compe…

We are working with FG to secure release of abducted aid worker – Lalong
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau says his administration is working closely with the Federal Government and security agencies to secure the release of the abducted aid worker, Miss Jennifer Samuel, who hails from Plateau. Lalong in a statement signed by…

Troops subdue Boko Haram in Adamawa, lower flags
Troops attached to Operation LAFIYA DOLE have lowered Boko Haram flags hoisted in some communities in Madagali Council Area of Adamawa State after overrunning the insurgents. The terrorists were subdued by the superior fire power of the troop. The N…

Why we seal filling stations across Nigeria – DPR
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), has said that the essence of insisting that Petroleum Marketers totally comply with the rules guiding product distribution in the country is to instill sanity into the system to promote investment and not…

"Must I marry a former BBNaija housemate?" - Nina reacts to Khafi and Gedoni's engagement
Dasuki, Sowore: Nnamdi Kanu names four senators that made Buhari released ex-NSA, activist
Olamide shares Christmas themed family pictures
Nigerian rapper and singer, Olamide a.k.a Baddo in the spirit of Christmas shared a beautiful family photo featuring his two sons, Batife and Tunrepin, and his fiancée, Bukunmi. The rapper has been nominated for several awards to recognize his role…
Payment of salaries not achievement- Borno Gov.
Payment of workers’ salaries of and pensions cannot be considered achievement, Borno Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has said. Speaking after he approved the early payment of December 2019 salaries in the middle last week to enable Christian…
Why I prefer female president for Nigeria – Ooni
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has said that women can rise to be president of Nigeria because they have the strengths and potential of good leadership. The Ooni spoke at the opening session of the second edition of “Queen Moremi, the Musica…
Mob lynches rapist, dumps body in refuse bin
A mob in the early hours of Wednesday lynched a suspect for robbing and raping a girl in Calabar Municipality LGA of Cross River State. The incident occurred on Ekong Etta Street by Okoro Agbor in the early hours of Wednesday when an angry mob pursu…
Pension fund crisis: We’ll remit last 2 tranches before end of 2019 – NSITF
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF has promised its pensioners that the last two tranches of pension funds would be paid before the end of 2019. The agency also promised to urgently look into the issue of National Housing Scheme, NHS pas…
Get plastic surgery if you have to- Nancy Isime
Nigerian actress, model and presenter, Nancy Isime has said most people misinterpret what feminism truly means. Speaking in a chat with Koko Magazine she said:”People are misinterpreting what feminism really stands for, in the sense that it is just …
LASG asks residents to protect themselves
The Lagos State Safety Commission has urged residents to protect their safety during the festive period and beyond. The Director-General of LSSC, Mr Lanre Mojola, emphasised the need for adequate personal safety at home, workplace and on the road. M…
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