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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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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