Actress Princess Shyngle files for divorce, accuses ex-hubby of domestic violence
BREAKING: Boko Haram attack Adamawa community, kill 5 people, abduct many women
An Unspecified number of women have been abducted by suspected members of the Boko Haram sect who attacked a community in Adamawa State. The insurgents also killed five people, destroyed houses and other property and made away with belongings of res…
Abducted Imo monarch, cabinet chiefs regain freedom three days after
There was jubilation on Saturday morning as the traditional ruler of Umueze Nguru autonomous community in the Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze Charles Iroegbu, his cabinet chiefs and palace guards regained freedom from kidnapper…
PDP govs meet in Benue, demand restructuring, new allocation formula
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party met in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, on Friday, demanding the immediate restructuring of the country. The governors also called for urgent devolution of power in a way that would …
BREAKING: Kenyan, Ethiopian emerge winners of Lagos City Marathon again
Kenya’s Emmanuel Naibei has emerged as the new champion of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. This is the fourth time a Kenyan is emerging as the winner of the men’s 42km marathon. In the women’s category, A Ethiopian, Meseret Dinke, reclaimed her tit…
Foluke Daramola rain curses on fan over funds siphoning allegation
Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola has debunked allegations that she siphoned funds donated to her foundation to support Yoruba movie veterans in need of financial help. On Thursday, one of her followers on Instagram had taken to the comment section…
Bauchi jailbreak attempt caused by mobile phone— NCS
The Nigerian Correction Service has said the attempted jailbreak at the Bauchi State Command on Friday, April 9, 2021, emanated from the attempt of an officer to smuggle a mobile phone into the custodial centre for the use of inmates. The Service sa…
EPL: Lampard opens up on Abramovich replacing him with Tuchel
Former Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has refused to criticize the club’s owner, Roman Abramovich, for the way he was dismissed after only 18 months. Lampard, in an interview with Willow Foundation, described his time in charge of the Blues as, “in…
No-fly zone: Buhari intimidated Zamfara, overlooked Borno, Kaduna, Katsina – PDP Govs
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors have condemned the No-fly zone in Zamfara State which the presidency said was enforced to check illegal arms and gold trade. They accused President Muhammadu Buhari of being biased against states controll…
COVID-19: Nigeria records 71 fresh cases in 9 states, FCT
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC has confirmed 71 fresh cases of COVID-19 in 9 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This brings the total number of recorded cases of COVID-19 in the country to 163,652. The health agency annou…
Gunmen abduct petrol station manager in Ekiti
Gunmen numbering about eight struck at a petrol station at Isan Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Thursday evening and abducted its manager, Mr Itakorodo Adebayo. Sources said the gunmen, who rode on motorcycles, invaded the petro…
Why I’m not in a rush to get married – Rita Dominic
Nollywood screen diva, Rita Dominic, has explained why she will not be rushing into marriage institution. The 45-year-old in an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, said she wants to get married but wants to get it right once and for al…
US mission hails first Nigerian-American naval captain
The United States Mission has congratulated a Nigerian-American, Kelechi Ndukwe, on his new role as commander of a US Navy Guided Missile Destroyer. Ndukwe, who graduated from Notre Dame and the US Naval War College, is the first Nigerian-American c…
PDP governors meet in Benue over state of nation
Governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) have scheduled to meet on Friday (today) in Makurdi the Benue State Capital to discuss the state of the nation. It was gathered that some of the governors, including the Riv…
Europa League: Arteta given Arsenal sack warning after 1-1 draw with Slavia Prague
Arsenal legend, Martin Keown, has warned Mikel Arteta that he is in the danger of losing his job, following a 1-1 draw with Slavia Prague on Thursday. The Gunners took the lead through Nicolas Pepe with four minutes left, but conceded a late equaliz…
UNIPORT student slumps, dies at home after exams
There is panic at the University of Port Harcourt following the death of a student identified as Gloria Adeleye, who reportedly slumped and passed away a few days after taking her first semester exams before travelling to join her family in the Ri…
Gunmen kill 11 soldiers in Benue
Ten soldiers and one officer have been killed by suspected criminals in Benue State. The Nigerian Army said the troops came under attack while on routine operational task. According to a statement on Thursday night by the Army spokesman, Brig. Gen.…
COVID-19: Active cases drop as NCDC discharges 217 patients
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed the discharge of 217 patients, bringing the total number of recoveries to 154,005. Following the recent recoveries, active cases of the virus in the country has dropped to 7,518. The health…
Imo attacks: You are too hasty in your decision, summon aggrieved parties – Ibegbu tells Buhari
Chuks Ibegbu, a former spokesman of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has called on President Buhari-led federal government to summon leaders of all agitating groups and discuss with them on how to unite the nation. Ibegbu,…
List of new private varsities approved by NUC
The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Thursday gave provisional licences to 20 new private universities. The private universities were established and approved by Federal Executive Council. With these newly approved varsities the total num…
LaLiga: Messi made sure Real Madrid did not win more titles – Sergio Ramos
Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos, has said they would have won more titles if Lionel Messi was not playing for Barcelona. The Spanish defender claims Messi made Los Blancos suffer over the years. Ramos has won four Champions League crowns and five …
Apply common sense to avoid road crashes – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has insisted that in order to reduce the rate of death and injuries on the highways, there is a need on the part of the motoring public to exercise patience whenever they are driving. It also advised all road use…
How five of us regained freedom — Abducted Kaduna student
One of the kidnapped students of the 39 abducted students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization Mando in Igabi Local Government Area, Francis Paul, has narrated how five of them regained freedom. Paul, a 200 level undergraduate of Agricul…
Aisha Buhari is a voice of conscience calling politicians to be better –Tinubu
All Progressives Congress chieftain, Bola Tinubu, says wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, is a voice of conscience calling politicians to be their better selves. He also said Mrs Buhari played an active role during the 2015 and 2019 election…
Politicians sponsoring crisis in South-East APC states, Uzodinma alleges
IMO State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, says aggrieved politicians in the country are sponsoring a “national crisis” in states controlled by the ruling All Progressives Congress in the South-East geo-political zone. Specifically, the governor said APC de…
BREAKING: Sports festival continues, FG counters Edo govt
The Federal Government says activities at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Edo State will continue as planned. This is against the earlier announcement by the Local Organising Committee that the festival will end abruptly 12noon on Thursday (…
Abduction: Kaduna hands over five freed students to parents
The Kaduna State Government on Thursday hand over the five out of the 39 abducted students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Mando in Igabi Local Government Area of the state released by bandits to their parents. On Thursday night, …
DSS denies torturing Buhari’s driver to death
The Department of State Services has denied torturing Sai’du Afaka, the President’s official driver, to death It described a report by an online news medium, Saharareporters, that it tortured the deceased as misleading. The news site had reported th…
Juventus vs Napoli: Pirlo reacts to Serie A 2-1 win, singles out Dybala
Juventus manager, Andrea Pirlo, has reacted to his side’s Serie A 2-1 victory against Napoli on Wednesday night. Pirlo also singled out Paulo Dybala for praise after the Argentine scored a goal against Napoli. Juventus defeated Napoli at the Allianz…
74-year-old Minister of Agriculture marries 18 year-old girl
Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono, the 74 year-old minister of agriculture has reportedly married an 18 year-old lady from Kaduna. The secret wedding happened Saturday in Jere town of Kaduna State, with few people as witnesses, reported Daily Nigerian. T…
Man City: Kevin De Bruyne signs contract extension
Kevin De Bruyne has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at Manchester City until 2025, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. The Belgium international, whose existing deal was due to expire in 2023, is 30 in June and n…
Imo attacks: IGP Usman Alkali Baba told to ignore Mohammed Adamu’s claims against IPOB
Igbo social-cultural organisation, Nzuko Umunna has called on the Acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba to adopt a new approach in handling the attacks on Imo State Prison and Police Headquarters in Owerri. The group said that the ne…
Transfer: Aguero ready to join Man City’s Premier League rivals
Sergio Aguero is willing to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer, the UK Telegraph reports. The Argentina striker’s exit from the Etihad this summer has already been confirmed. And Aguero is keen to remain in the Premier League, rather than move abroa…
‘It is foolishness to have faith when God has provided COVID-19 vaccine – Pastor Ighodalo
Senior Pastor of Trinity Church, Ituah Ighodalo, has warned pastors kicking against the COVID-19 vaccines. Ighodalo, speaking on Arise TV, urged pastors to encourage their congregation to invest their time in getting scientifically proven informatio…
Family, fans hold vigil for hospitalized rapper DMX
Myriad of fans along with family gathered outside the New York hospital where DMX is in life-threatening condition, holding a prayer vigil for the rapper whose status remains extremely fragile. The celebrated artist born Earl Simmons was rushed to…
Bayern Munich vs PSG: Neymar likes to fight – Pochettino
Paris Saint-German boss, Mauricio Pochettino, has said Neymar likes to fight to win, but his emotions overpowered him, after he was sent off during their 1-0 defeat to Lille last weekend. Speaking ahead of today’s Champions League quarter-final ti…
COVID-19: Nigeria records 58 fresh cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced 58 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 163,388. The NCDC disclosed this on its official Twitter handle on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports…
CAN hails Usman Alkali Baba’s appointment as acting IGP
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Kaduna State chapter, has hailed the appointment of DIG Usman Alkali Baba as the new acting Inspector-General of Police. The chairman, CAN, Kaduna State chapter, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, in a statement issue…
Champions League: Guardiola names areas Man City must improve after Dortmund clash
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has identified areas his team must improve after beating Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie on Tuesday night at Etihad. Guardiola, who congratulated his players after sec…
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