BBnaija 2020: Erica came to me crying that she loves me, I rejected her – Prince (VIDEO)
N5.4b fraud: ICPC quizzes NDDC directors, recovers documents
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has quizzed top management staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission and recovered documents on the diversion of funds, procurement fraud and misappropriation of N5.4 bill…
Oliseh top choice for NFF Technical Director’s job, Amuneke, Ugbaja also listed
Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, is the top choice for the Nigeria Football Federation’s Technical Director position. The NFF is yet to name a replacement for Bitrus Bewerang, whose contract was not renewed in July. Oliseh was a part of the…
Make pidgin Nigeria’s first language — Brymo tells FG
Olawale Ashimi, Nigerian singer best known as Brymo, has opined that the federal government should make pidgin English the country’s first language. The crooner took to his Twitter page to make the suggestion. He also relished the idea of a Nigeria…
Hurricane Laura kills 14 in US
At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said Friday. Louisiana’s Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed at least 10 people had died in his state, half…
Lagos crash: Helicopter has no black box, says AIB
A Bell 206-B3 helicopter that crashed on Salvation Road, Opebi, in the Ikeja area of Lagos State, on Friday, has no black box, the Accident Investigation Bureau has said. AIB, the investigating body in charge of all aviation-related accidents and in…
Arsenal vs Liverpool: Klopp to be without six key players for Community Shield
Liverpool will be without at least six players for Saturday’s Community Shield clash against Arsenal at Wembley, the UK Mirror reports. Right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is however winning his fitness battle and could feature. The Premier League cha…
Bullion van: Tinubu untouchable, Buhari can’t probe him – Bamgbose tells protesters
Olusegun Bamgbose, National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, has told those calling for the probe of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, to stop wasting their time. According to Bamgbose…
#BBNaija 2020: What Erica was caught doing with Laycon after break-up with Kiddwaya
Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemates, Erica and Laycon were caught on camera last night hugging passionately and sharing kisses. This happened just a few hours after Kiddwaya and Erica, long term partners in the house, broke up. Laycon was heard t…
‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43
Actor Chadwick Boseman, who found fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43. Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side, his…
How nine-year-old truck driver nearly sent me to early grave in Lagos — Seyi Shay
Popular Nigerian singer and actress, Seyi Shay has shared her recent encounter in a fatal accident in Lagos. According to Shay, a truck driven by a short, tiny, nine-year-old boy crushed her brand new Range Rover and it was by luck that she escaped …
COVID-19: FG to support NAFDAC on vaccine research to meet global standard
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says the Federal Government will support the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC), to meet international standards in researches into the development of a vaccine for the Corona…
Any Fulani who comes to Benue as vigilante will go to jail – Ortom
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Thursday warned that he would use the rule of law to ensure that any Fulani herdsman who dared to come to the state for vigilante group was jailed. Recall that the Fulani organisation, Miyeitti Allah Kauta Hore…
Man allegedly commits suicide with insecticide in Lagos
The body of a yet-to-be-identified man has been recovered by men of the Lagos State Police Command by the rail line in the Ijora-Badia area of the state. Passers-by in the area saw the man lying motionless beside the rail line. It was learnt that s…
BREAKING: Attah Igala is dead
The paramount ruler of Igala kingdom, HRM Michael Ameh Oboni II is dead. The monarch died on Thursday morning. The cause of his death is still sketchy as at the time of filing this report. Sources, however, disclosed that he passed on after a brief …
5G network: Computer professionals make recommendations to NCC
The Computer Professionals (Registration Council) of Nigeria, CPN, has put forward some recommendations to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on the adoption of the 5th Generation (5G) network in the country. CPN made the recommendations …
#JusticeForUwa: We received N1 million to kill Uniben student inside RCCG church – Suspect confesses
We have passed peak of COVID-19 pandemic – Lagos Govt declares
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said the state has passed the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was revealed by the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi. The Commissioner however warned that the state could witness a surge in cases …
EDO 2020: Police ready to work with stakeholders, says AIG
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 5, Dibal Yakadi, has assured all stakeholders in the forthcoming Edo State governorship election that officers and men of the police will work with them to ensure a credible election come S…
Barcelona bid to make Lionel Messi change mind
Barcelona are working to convince captain, Lionel Messi, to stay at the club after the 33-year-old’s shock request to leave the Camp Nou. Messi surprised Barcelona on Tuesday night, when he asked for his contract, which has a year still to run, to …
Attack on journalist: Fani-Kayode was under spiritual manipulation – Bamgbose
National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, Olusegun Bamgbose, has claimed that former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode was under a spiritual attack when he verbally assaulted Eyo Charles, a reporter with Daily Trust in C…
#BBNaija 2020: Erica attacks Lucy over Kiddwaya
Big Brother Naija lockdown housemate, Erica, has blasted Lucy over her performance during the Wednesday Pepsi Challenge. Lucy and Erica’s lover, Kiddwaya were in the same Team Cuppy and delivered the song ‘Green Light’ for the challenge. While Kidd…
20 students infected with COVID-19 while writing WAEC exams
Twenty students currently writing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) being conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have tested positive for COVID-19 in Bayelsa State. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of H…
Nigerian govt approves N10 Billion palliative for transport operators
The Federal Government has approved N10 billion as a palliative for transport workers and operators. Minister of State for Transportation Senate Gbemisola Saraki said the fund would help cushion the sufferings encountered by road transport workers …
Nigerian man appointed Minister of Justice in Canada
A Nigerian-born Canadian, Kaycee Madu, has been appointed as the justice minister and solicitor general of Alberta, a province in Canada. Premier Jason Kenney on Tuesday elevated Madu to the justice portfolio from Municipal Affairs in a cabinet shu…
Lagos records all-time lowest rate of new COVID-19 infections
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases plunge further on Wednesday, with Lagos, the once epicentre of the virus recording an all time low. It seems Plateau State has taken over from Lagos as the new epicentre of COVID-19 having led the infection chat for the seco…
Mikel scores in first game for Stoke City
John Obi Mikel scored his first Stoke City goal in their 5-1 hammering of Shrewsbury Town in Tuesday’s pre-season friendly match. Mikel who joined the Potters on a free transfer earlier this month, made his first start for Stoke City at the club’s …
2023: Back off, focus on your health— Primate Ayodele tells Tinubu
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to shelve any ambition he may be nursing for the 2023 presidency and rather focus…
NDLEA, Customs, Police intercept 11.8 million tramadol tablets in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 11,785,800 tramadol tablets in Lagos. They were packed in a total of 607 cartons. Head of Public Affairs, Jonah Achema, made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday. It quoted the Chai…
Fani-Kayode apologises to his ‘friends in the media’ after insulting journalist
A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has apologised for referring to a journalist, Eyo Charles, as “stupid”. Fani-Kayode said this in a statement on Wednesday. He said, “I met with my advisors till late last night and I wish to sa…
#BBNaija 2020: Kiddwaya is only person that matches my energy – Nengi tells Ozo
Big Brother Naija lockdown housemate, Rebecca Hampson, popularly known as Nengi, has told Ozo that there is nothing going on between her and Kiddwaya. Nengi said Kiddwaya is only her play partner, with whom she finds the right energy to be with. Ozo…
Gunmen kill one, abduct JSS 3 students in Kaduna
Gunmen have reportedly invaded a school in Kunai Ward in Damba Kasaya of Chikun Local government area of Kaduna State, killing one person and abducting dozens of JSS3 students. A villager Bawa Wakili disclosed that the hoodlums stormed the village a…
774,000 Jobs: PDP reps threaten court action
PDP Caucus in the House of Representatives has threatened to go to court over what it described as breached relating to the federal government’s Special Works Project designed to provide 774,000 jobs in the country. The caucus had a few weeks ago, …
PSG want Ligue 1 match postponed for second time
Paris Saint Germain have asked the French League to once more postpone what would be their first match of the French season, a source told AFP on Monday. Ligue 1 started last Friday, but PSG’s opening game against Metz was postponed because the Fren…
#BBNaija 2020: Praise reveals two housemates in line to win N85m grand prize
Evicted Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemate, Praise, has revealed two housemates he wants to win the season’s N85 million grand prize. Speaking to the host of the show, Ebuka Uchendu, on African Magic, Praise said he wants Laycon or Prince to emer…
Usain Bolt tests positive for COVID-19
Usain Bolt was in quarantine on Monday as Jamaican media reported the sprint legend had tested positive for the coronavirus, just days after he celebrated his 34th birthday with a lavish party. The retired 100m and 200m world-record holder didn’t c…
CAMA could lead to catastrophic religious war – Pastor David Bamgbose warns Buhari
A clergyman based in Ogun State, David Bamgbose has faulted the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 signed by President Muhammadu Buhari. Bamgbose warned that the amended Act was capable of inflaming religious war in Nigeria. Buhari had on August…
Akeredolu to swear in newly elected council chairmen Monday morning
The 18 newly elected local government council chairmen in Ondo state will be sworn this morning by the state governor Rotimi Akeredolu. All the chairmen were elected under the platform of the All Progressive Congress in the election held last Saturd…
Lewandowski ends Champions League as top scorer
Robert Lewandowski ended the 2019/20 Champions League season as the tournament’s top scorer with 15 goals. He was close to 16 when a first-half attempt came back off the post in the 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday’s final. The Polish star…
Champions League final: Neymar, Mbappe react to PSG’s defeat to Bayern Munich
Paris Saint-Germain forwards, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, have reacted to their team’s Champions League final 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich on Sunday night. PSG missed chances in both halves, as their former youth graduate Kingsley Coman who left the Fr…
BREAKING: Lagos health commissioner, Abayomi, tests positive for COVID-19
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has tested positive for coronavirus. The Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, made this known in a press statement on Monday. The statement was titled ‘Press re…
BREAKING: Nigeria’s COVID-19 deaths surpass 1,000
Nigeria’s COVID-19 deaths surpass the 1,000 mark on Sunday, with the rate of infections nose-diving. According to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on Sunday, Coronavirus deaths in Nigeria stood at 1,002. A total of 332 new cases were …
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