Kogi Poly expels 25 students for examination malpractice
The Kogi State Polytechnic has expelled 25 students for their involvement in various forms of examination malpractice. The institution disclosed this in a statement issued to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by Mrs Uredo Omale, its Head, Public Relatio…

Inferno: Your vehicles safe, LASTMA tells traffic violators
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has asked members of the public whose vehicles were seized for various traffic offences and moved to its Oshodi Yard not to entertain any fears. It was earlier reported that fire gutted no fewer than 11 …

EDO 2020: How APC lost – Tony Momoh
Former Minister of Information, Prince Tony Momoh has revealed how the All Progressives Congress, APC, lost the ‘laurel’ following the fight between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole. According to him, the APC lost what i…

BREAKING: Tribunal affirms Diri’s election as Bayelsa governor
The Bayelsa Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Saturday affirmed the election of Duoye Diri as Bayelsa State Governor. The three-man panel took the decision today a month after the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal filed by a former…

#BBNaija 2020: They want to see us apart, ignore them – Kiddwaya tells Erica
The Big Brother Naija, BBNaija house on Friday night got tensed after the housemates played charades and had some drinks. The tension started after Wathoni and Erica had a face-off over Kiddwaya. The drama started when Erica mentioned she does not …

#BBNaija 2020: Erica in tears, regrets choosing Kiddwaya (VIDEO)
Big Brother Naija, BBNaija 2020 housemate, Erica on Friday night broke down in tears. It all started after Erica said she doesn’t like to chase guys. Wathoni, then made a comment to Kiddwaya in the group discussion, saying “You did not chase any gi…

UNILAG Senate seeks Buhari’s intervention, Babalakin defends Ogundipe’s sacking
Some representatives of the Senate of the University of Lagos on Friday visited the President Muhammadu Buhari to seek his intervention in what they described as the illegal removal of the varsity’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe. The UN…

Champions League: UEFA makes revelation about Messi, Ronaldo
The Union of European Football Association (UEFA) has said that the Champions League semi-finals will not feature either Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi or Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo for the first time since the 2004/2005 campaign. UEFA sa…

DSS issues fresh warning to politicians attempting to cause mayhem in Nigeria
The Department of State Services, DSS, has cautioned politicians attempting to take the laws into their hands. DSS warned that it won’t allow any Nigerian, irrespective of how highly placed, to take laws into their hands for selfish reasons. Spokesm…

#BBNaija 2020: Brighto, Laycon reveal real couple among housemates
Big Brother Naija housemates, Brighto and Laycon have said that there is only one real couple in the house. They believe that Neo and Vee are currently the only serious relationship in the Lockdown edition that could survive outside the house. It’s…

Nigeria records 329 more Coronavirus cases
Nigeria recorded 329 more cases of Coronavirus on Friday, with Lagos topping the chat with 113 new infections. With the figures, Nigeria’s total confirmed Coronavirus cases is put at 48,445. Though, the fresh cases recorded by the nation is still o…

NBC allegedly fines Nigeria Info 99.3FM for ‘misconduct’
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBUC) has sanctioned Nigeria Info 99.3FM, Lagos, for what is called unprofessional conduct The station is to pay N5 million, which the commission said will serve as a deterrent to other broadcast stations in t…

BREAKING: Chelsea winger Willian joins Arsenal
Arsenal have announced the signing of former Chelsea winger Willian on a three-year deal. Arsenal made this known via its Twitter handle on Friday. The 32-year-old left Stamford Bridge at the end of his contract after seven years at the club, with …

#BBNaija 2020: Why Prince broke down in tears during diary session
Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Prince, on Thursday, broke down in tears in the reality show. Prince got emotional during his diary session with Biggie after he was asked to send a message to two people outside the house. He told Big Brother t…

PDP vs APC: Obaseki speaks after attack in Oshiomhole’s ward, says election’ll show who’s in charge

Burna Boy’s new album Twice as Tall records 5million streams in one hour
Burna Boy’s much-awaited new work, Twice as Tall was released Friday morning and it was an instant hit. It recorded five million streams within an hour of its release. And it was also generating rave reviews. The album, which is executive produced b…

Gunmen kill Bauchi lawmaker, kidnap wives, son
Unknown gunmen, on Thursday night, killed a member of Bauchi State House of Assembly and kidnapped his two wives and a year-old son. It was gathered Friday morning that the lawmaker, Honourable Musa Mante Baraza, was killed in his hometown, Dass, t…

EDO 2020: Bode George slams Fayose for saying Obaseki will lose
Chief Bode George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has blasted Ayodele Fayose, a former Governor of Ekiti State, accusing him of saying that Governor Godwin Obaseki will lose the forthcoming governorship elec…

Boko Haram governor: Don’t sweep Mailafia’s allegations under the carpet, ACF tells govt

Jadon Sancho breaks silence as negotiations between Dortmund, Man Utd collapse
Borussia Dortmund winger, Jadon Sancho, has said he loves playing with his team-mates, after the club blocked his move to Manchester United. The Bundesliga side were willing to sell Sancho this summer, but they set United a deadline of August 10 to…

Atiku mourns former US Ambassador, Walter Carrington
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has mourned the passing of former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington. Recall that Carrington was confirmed dead by his wife, Arese, on Wednesday. The 90-year-old reportedly died peacefully, s…

SARS arrested boy on errand, demanded N500,000 – Mother
A Lagos petty trader, Regina Stanley, has accused the police Special Anti-Robbery Squad of illegally detaining her son, Sunday Stanley, over her inability to pay N500,000 demanded for his release. In a suit before the Federal High Court in Lagos, R…

PHOTO NEWS: Fire guts Guinness Lagos warehouse
A warehouse located along the Wempco road Ogba Lagos owned by Guinness Nigeria Limited has been gutted by fire. The warehouse was said to be used in storing plastic crates. Confirming the sad occurrence , the Director-General, Lagos State Emergency…

#BBNaija 2020: My spec is Neo, why I cannot date him – Wathoni confesses
Big Brother Naija, BBNaija 2020 housemate, Wathoni has confessed that Neo is her type of man. The mother of one made this known to Brighto on Thursday morning during their conversation. However, according to her, she cannot have any relationship wi…

TRANSFER: World Cup winner, Blaise Matuidi leaves Juventus
Juventus have announced the departure of France International, Blaise Matuidi. Matuidi, who joined the club in August 2017, is parting with the Old Lady by mutual consent after three years. The 33-year-old joined the Turin giants from Paris Saint-Ge…

Lagos govt demolishes 150 illegal shanties, kiosks in Agege
The operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) have demolished over 150 illegal shanties, kiosks and shop extensions around Arewa Community Central Mosque, popularly called (Masalashi Alhaja) in A…

Buhari has failed woefully, says Balarabe Musa
Second republic Governor of old Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, says President Muhammadu Buhari has woefully failed the nation. He also faulted President Buhari over the high level of insecurity and killings in the country, mostly in Southern Ka…

Mailafia refuses to retract comments about Northern Governor being Boko Haram’s leader

Magu’s lawyer writes Salami panel, decries rights violation
Mr Wahab Shittu, the lawyer to the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ibrahim Magu, has written the Justice Ayo Salami-led Judicial Commission of Inquiry, accusing the panel of various acts of illegalities …
Don’t waste Lagos funds on Edo, Ondo elections, PDP warns Sanwo-Olu
The Peoples Democratic Party, Lagos State chapter, has cautioned the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu against spending funds belonging to the state on the upcoming governorship elections in Ondo and Edo states. This was contained in a press statement by…
N10m license fee, N5m annual renewal, 10% of each trip -Uber, Bolt drivers face uncertain future as Lagos begins new regulations
Man United could hijack Chelsea’s move for Kai Havertz
Manchester United could hijack Chelsea’s bid to sign Kai Havertz if they cannot get a deal done for Jadon Sancho, the Manchester Evening News reports. Havertz is widely expected to move to Stamford Bridge this summer. But the Bayer Leverkusen star …
BREAKING: Coronavirus kills Lagos LG chairman, Oke
Babatunde Oke, the Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State is dead. He passed away Wednesday morning. A source close to the family confirmed the development to newsmen. The chairman was said to have died from coro…
Naira Marley signs Olamide’s former artiste, Lyta
Marlian Music boss, Azeez Fashola widely known as Naira Marley has officially signed former YBNL signee, Lyta to his record label. Naira Marley made this announcement via his Instagram account. He wrote: “Welcome to Marlian Music @official_lyta 🎶🎥…
Court restrains Edo govt from publishing defamatory materials against Oshiomhole, Okunbo
Osun Osogbo festival: Govt bans procession, allows only worshipers access to shrine
The Osun State Government of the State has announced a ban on social activities and gatherings at this year’s Osun-Osogbo Festival. However, it approved the observance of traditional rites and routines associated with the festival. Also, only auth…
Boko Haram: DSS invites Obadiah Mailafia over statement that a Northern governor is the “commander of Boko Haram.”
COVID-19: Worshippers won’t contract virus, says Anglican bishop
The Diocesan Bishop of Lagos, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Rt. Rev. Humphrey Olumakaiye, has said no virus or disease can be contracted in the church of God. Olumakaiye noted that even when members used the same cup for Holy Communion, t…
Insecurity: Security chiefs don’t complain of weapons during meetings with Buhari –Presidency
Alleged fraud: Adeherself breaks silence, narrates ordeal at EFCC custody
Social media influencer, Adedamola Adewale, AKA “Adeherself” has narrated her ordeal at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) custody. Adeherself, who was arraigned on a one-count charge of possession of fraudulent documents, was arres…
Conte hails Lukaku superb Europa League form
Antonio Conte hailed Romelu Lukaku after another superb individual display in the Europa League quarter-finals, but insisted the forward’s success is also down to his Inter team-mates. Lukaku scored what proved to be the winner as Inter set up a Eu…
Ronaldinho court date set over alleged Paraguay fake passport entry
A judge in Paraguay set a date for Brazilian football star Ronaldinho to appear in court over allegations he used a fake passport to enter the country. The 2002 World Cup winner and his brother Roberto de Assis must appear before a court on August …
COVID-19: FG issues new directives to civil servants over resumption of work
The Federal Government has directed civil servants on Grade Levels 12 and 13, as well as those on important duties to resume full work. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan, gave the directive in a circular on Mon…
“I was his best!” – Maureen Esisi speaks on failed marriage to Actor Blossom Chukwujekwu
Insecurity: Details of President Buhari meeting with Osinbajo, northeast governors, security chiefs emerge
Pay our four-year pending gratuities, pensioners beg Wike
Pensioners in Rivers State have appealed to Governor Nyesom Wike to pay their four years pension arrears and gratuities owed them to “help change our pitiable living conditions”. The pensioners, in a statement by their spokesman, Lucky Ati, regrett…
COVID-19: FG gives update on N100bn intervention fund for private school teachers
The Federal Government has unveiled N100 billion intervention fund for private school teachers, following the shutdown of schools. Disclosing this, the Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba said private school teachers are eligible to acc…
#BBNaija 2020: I fought the urge to have s3x with Kiddwaya last night, Erica reveals (VIDEO)
Big Brother Naija housemate, Erica, on Tuesday, said she did not have s3x with Kiddwaya because of the camera installed in the house. Erica, who won the Head of House title, will be spending the week at the HOH lounge with her deputy and love intere…
INEC heads to Supreme Court over deregistration of parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will head to the Supreme Court for final judgement, on whether it has the powers to deregister political parties. This was confirmed in a statement signed by the commission’s spokesp…
COVID-19: Nigerian govt approves last evacuation flight from US
The Federal Government has approved the ninth and last evacuation flight for Nigerians stranded in the United States due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Mr Benaoyagha Okoyen, announced this in a statement …
Court orders substituted service of disqualification suit on Ize-Iyamu
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered substituted service of a suit seeking the disqualification of the All Progressives Congress’ governorship candidate in the forthcoming election in Edo State, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and his running mate,…
COVID-19: Group challenges Buhari’s Minister, Sadiya Farouq to public debate on school feeding programme
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has challenged the Minister Of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq to a public debate over alleged corruption in the implementation of the social investment programme. The group gave the …
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