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11 killed, 22 hospitalised in Osun road accident
No fewer than 11 persons have been confirmed dead and 22 others injured on Friday night after two vehicles collided along Gbongan-Ibadan road in Osun State. The accident, which occurred around 9.05pm, took place opposite Ayedaade local government se…
Osun man arraigned for stealing motorcycle
A 32-year-old iron bender, Francis Stephen, has been arraigned before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a motorcycle. The accused person reportedly committed the crime on April 21, 2021, at Oke-Atan area in Ile-Ife, Osun State. He…
EPL: Martial, Van de Beek, others set to leave Man Utd
Manchester United stars Anthony Martial and Donny van de Beek, are facing the risk of being sold this summer. ESPN reports United feel “every player has a realistic valuation”. Martial and Van de Beek endured poor seasons last year and the club is r…
Sheikh Gumi must be arrested, Fani-Kayode insists
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has again lambasted renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi over alleged ties with bandits who are currently wreaking havoc in the Northern part of Nigeria. Recall that the controversial cleric …
Euro 2020: Wales battle Denmark, Italy face Austria as last-16 matches resume
The European Championship or Euro 2020 resumes today with the first set of last 16 clashes seeing Denmark against Wales in Amsterdam and Italy take on Austria in London. A coronavirus travel ban means few Wales fans will be in the stadium but 4,000 …
Islamic group, MURIC warns Sheikh Gumi, others against defending bandits, lists punishments
Super TV CEO: Why police released suspect’s father —Lagos CP
The Lagos State Police Command has released the father of 21-year-old student of the University of Lagos, who allegedly stabbed the Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, Usifo Ataga, to death. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Hakeem Odumosu…
I have seven children – Singer, Small Doctor reveals
Nigerian singer, Adekunle Temitope popularly known as “Small Doctor has revealed that he has seven children which include five adopted kids, a son and a daughter. The singer who made the shocking revelation during an interview on the Nancy Isime sho…
Buhari approves timeline for APC congresses
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, approved the review of the timeline for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Congresses. The President received the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) at State House, Abuja. He endorse…
Super TV CEO’s murder: Tracking Unit in Panti exposed suspected killer, Chidinma – Police
The Police in Lagos State has hailed the detectives that tracked Chidinma, the suspect accused of killing the Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, Usifo Ataga. The Police, on Wednesday, paraded Chidinma Adaora Ojukwu, 21, a student of the University…
Anambra election: Most PDP aspirants lose voting rights as party releases delegate list
Most Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, aspirants in today’s primary election will not have the opportunity to vote for themselves. The final list of automatic delegates for today’s governorship primary election in Anambra State shows that aspirants run…
$350,000 employment scam: Gov Abiodun’s aide, Abidemi Rufai to remain in jail during trial
Abidemi Rufai, a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, who is charged in Washington state over unemployment scam, has been denied bail. Rufai was suspended in May by Gov Abiodun after news broke out that he was arrested in…
Bandits: Gumi opens up on allegation that he benefits from ransom
Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, on Friday dismissed the insinuation that he benefits from the proceeds of banditry. Gumi described the allegation against him as unfair because he would never contemplate doing such. Spea…
Restructuring: I’m waiting for National Assembly – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said he is waiting for the outcome of the National Assembly’s consultations on the restructuring of Nigeria. The President gave the hint when he received the leadership of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) at the State …
Super TV CEO: Suspect’s father arrested, lecturers, classmates shocked
MEN of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested the father Chidinma Ojukwu, who allegedly stabbed the Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, Usifo Ataga, to death. A top police source, who pleaded anonymity because he was not authorised to speak o…
Dangote gets Cameroon’s highest civilian honour
President Paul Biya of Cameroon has awarded Aliko Dangote the country’s highest civilian honour – the Commander of the National Order of Valour. Biya said honour was conferred on Dangote in recognition of his efforts in infrastructural development o…
APC members tried to hijack 774, 000 jobs Buhari created – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Labour and Employment, has disclosed that some members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, attempted to hijack the 774,000 Special Works Scheme under this dispensation. Keyamo disclosed that President Muhammadu Buha…
Nigeria must continue to borrow to survive – Senate President, Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has explained that it is significant for the Federal Government to continue to borrow responsibly to fund critical projects in Nigeria because the country is poor. Lawan disclosed this on Thursday while briefing …
George Floyd statue defaced less than a week after unveiling in Brooklyn
A statue of George Floyd erected in Brooklyn has been defaced just less than a week after its unveiling. The 700-pounds bronze statue of George Floyd was unveiled in Brooklyn, a predominantly African American city in Newark on June 19, in commemorat…
Chioma Ajunwa: Lagos govt finally redeems house promise to Olympic gold medalist after 25 years
Benue: ‘Be careful, they want to assassinate you’ – Primate Ayodele warns Gov Ortom
The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Friday, warned the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom concerning some of the things God showed him. Primate Ayodele revealed that God showed him an assassination attempt aga…
Fear grips Abuja residents as armed men invade hotel, kidnap owner, ex-lawmaker, others
BBNaija reunion: Kaisha, Lucy engage in physical fight
BBNaija reunion on Thursday night ended with a lot of drama with two female housemates, Kaisha and Lucy engaging in a physical fight. It all started after Kaisha revealed that Ka3na disrespected her mother during a party they all attended. Accordin…
Biafra: Take advantage of voters’ registration – Ohanaeze insists on Igbo presidency
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has asked Biafra agitators to allow the people take part in the Continuous Voters’ Registration exercise, CVR. Secretary-General of Ohanaeze, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro made the appeal in a radio interview with Living Rad…
Anthony Joshua could fight Joe Joyce in Nigeria
Joe Joyce’s manager, Sam Jones, has said that the boxer could fight Anthony Joshua in Nigeria. Joyce could become the mandatory challenger to heavyweight king Joshua and enforce a world title fight. On July 24, the undefeated Joyce will face Carlos …
Gov Uzodinma impoverishing Imo people – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State has again accused Governor Hope Uzodinma of impoverishing the people of the State. The Imo PDP Director-General of New Media, Collins Opuruzor made the accusation on his Facebook page. He said the Stat…
Lai Mohammed insists on social media regulation, says ‘fake news’ affected Hillary Clinton in US election
IPOB vs bandits: You’re terrorists’ main sponsor in Nigeria – Nnamdi Kanu attacks Gumi
Kano Chief Judge approves appointment of 34 Sharia Court judges
The Kano State Chief Judge, Justice Nura Sagir, has approved the appointment of 34 additional Sharia Court judges in the state. Mr Baba Jibo-Ibrahim, the Kano State Judiciary Spokesman, said this in a statement issued to newsmen in Kano on Thursday.…
PHOTONEWS: Baba Ijesha arrives High Court
Embattled Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has arrived Lagos State High Court, Ikeja for his arraignment over s3xual assault charges. The comedian was led in by prison officials to appear before Lagos State Specia…
MURIC reviews 2021 UTME, says hijab-wearing females delayed
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed confidence in the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) over its prompt response to challenges at the tertiary entrance examination. MURIC Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, made this known when he spoke…
COVID-19: Lagos leads as Nigeria logs 44 new cases
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), announced 44 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, with Lagos state reporting 32. Two other states and the FCT accounted for the rest. “Rivers reported eight new cases, while FCT and Plateau recorded two cas…
I’m a poor boy whom God has lifted, says Soludo after winning Anambra APGA guber primary
Hajj cancellation: Ogun returns money to intending pilgrims
Following the cancellation of the 2021 Islamic pilgrimage by the Saudi government, the Ogun State Government said it has begun the refund of money to intending pilgrims. It was learnt that in line with the directives of National Hajj Commission of N…
Insecurity: Abuja private varsity opts for virtual learning as abductions rise
The management of a private institution in Abuja, Veritas University, has decided to introduce online learning following concerns raised by parents over security of students. The university located in Bwari axis of Abuja is owned by the Catholic Ch…
False evidence: Court nullifies case against Gombe lawmaker
The Federal Capital Territory High Court which sat on appeal in Bwari, Abuja, has discharged and acquitted the member representing Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency of Gombe State in the House of Representatives, Victor Danzaria. Danzaria was ear…
Bandits kill APC chieftain in Ondo
The Ondo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday disclosed that one of its members had been killed in Imoru community in Ose Local Government Area in the state. It was gathered that the deceased, identified as Bamidele Isibo, was s…
APGA holds Guber primary for Anambra Governorship candidate today, tips Soludo
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) will today, Wednesday, hold a primary election to elect its candidate for the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State. The election is expected to hold at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the Sta…
Comedian Zicsaloma unveils new house, weeks after buying Benz
Nigerian Instagram and TikTok comedian Aloma Isaac Junior popularly known as Zicsaloma has become the latest landlord as he unveiled his new house. The comedian, from Kaduna state, shared the news on his Instagram Story and wrote; “God made me a lan…
Nigerian, Okuo, accomplice accused of alleged internet scam in US
A Nigerian, Mark Okuo and his Kenyan accomplice, Florence Musau, have been accused of alleged conspiracy in internet scam, leading to over $4 million. The 41-year-old Okuo and 36-year-old Musau were accused of depositing $1.3million into various ban…
Umahi’s commissioner dies, governor declares holiday
The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Infrastructure Concession and Development, Fidelis Nweze, is dead. Nweze, a two-time commissioner in the state, was on his way to Enugu on Saturday in company of his driver when the car in which they were travelling…
Euro 2020: Southgate names two squad members that will not play last-16 clash
England manager, Gareth Southgate, has admitted that it will be “very complicated” for Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell to start their last-16 match. The Chelsea duo were forced into quarantine, after coming into close contact with Scotland’s midfielder…
He won’t return to heaven in clean robes – Ex-Minister, Dalung lists Buhari’s problems
A former Minister of Sports, Barr. Solomon Dalung has highlighted what he described as the major problems of President Muhammadu Buhari. According to him, majority of the people in Buhari administration do not seem to work along the President’s ideo…
Ogun lawmakers mark 2nd year without constituency projects, blame Gov Abiodun
The 26 members of the Ogun State House of Assembly have celebrated their second year as lawmakers in the state, but with no constituency projects. The ninth Assembly was constituted on June 10, with Olakunle Oluomo emerging as the Speaker. With thei…
2023 Presidency: Buhari will hand over to another of his apostle – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari will hand over to another apostle of his when he completes his assignment in 2023. President Buhari’s tenure is expected to come to an end in 2023 when he must have complete…
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