Edo police confirm killing of Sowore’s brother by kidnappers
US Open: Naomi Osaka takes break from tennis till further notice after shock defeat
Naomi Osaka has announced that she is taking an indefinite break from tennis, after her US Open defence ended in a shock defeat. She suffered a stunning loss to Leylah Fernandez 5-7 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 in the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Osaka served for the matc…
Zamfara: FG shuts down telecom services as security forces begin operation
The Federal Government has shut down telecommunication services in Zamfara as joint forces commence a major general operation. On Friday, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) directed the providers to promptly comply. Umar Danbatta, the Exec…
Nigeria cannot break up, says Alhaji Sule Lamido
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido has said that Nigeria cannot break up because the elites are united in preserving their advantages over the masses irrespective of any difference. Addressing a youth gathering who converged in thei…
BBNaija: I enjoyed my friendship with Pere, Maria reveals as she lists top 5
Big Brother Naija housemate, Maria has said she enjoyed her friendship with Pere while in the house. Maria made this known during her media rounds. When asked to list her top 5 contenders for the grand prize, Maria surprisingly mentioned Pere who sh…
Wife accuses Wazobia Fm’s OAP Nedu of domestic violence
Wife of Popular On Air Personality, OAP Nedu of Wazobia has accused him of domestic violence and being a stray dad. Uzor in a post via her Instagram story on Friday night accused her husband of not catering for his kids. She also accused him of batt…
EPL: Cristiano Ronaldo eyes Premier League trophy, charges teammates
Cristiano Ronaldo has told his Manchester United teammates one of the trophies they must win this season. This follows the 36-year-old’s return to Old Trafford. The Portugal captain told the team that, “we need to win the Premier League,” The Sun, U…
COVID-19: Nigeria records 444 fresh cases, more deaths
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC has announced 444 cases of coronavirus in 20 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. NCDC, while giving update on its verified Facebook page on Saturday morning, said seven patients died due to c…
Actor Chidi Mokeme hints on hosting Gulder Ultimate Search
Nollywood actor and TV reality show host, Chidi Mokeme has hinted at coming back as the host of the next Gulder Ultimate Search Reality Tv show. The Nigerian Breweries had announced that the reality show would come back with the theme “The Age of Cr…
BBNaija: I wish I was there, Boma needs to be taught a lesson – JMK
Evicted Big Brother Naija season 6 housemate, has reacted angrily to the altercation that happened between Angel and Boma on Thursday evening. Trouble started when the duo got into a heated argument as Angel heard Boma saying BBNaija is going to be …
Offa Poly student jailed for cybercrime
A twenty-one year old student of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, in Kwara State, Olaleye Rosheed, on Thursday bagged twelve months jail term over offences bordering on attempted cheating and internet fraud. He was sentenced by Justice Sikiru Oyinloye…
Nigeria vs Liberia: All you need to know about Super Eagles World Cup qualifier
Nigeria hosts Liberia in their first 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying game on Friday evening. The game will be played at the Teslim Balogun stadium in Lagos. Kick off is 5pm West African time. The Super Eagles have played the Lone Stars 14 times in th…
Niger: Police kill notorious bandits informant, three others
The Niger Police anti-banditry team has killed a notorious bandits’ informant, Buba Baromi along with three others during a gun battle in Dogon Fadama in Kontagora Local Government Area of the State. It was gathered that Baromi was gunned down at hi…
PDP: No politician excels without political wards – Ikpeazu tells party members
Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has reiterated his membership and loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying that the party remains the choice of the people of the State. Governor Ikpeazu harped on the need for the strengthening of th…
Protest rocks APC South-East zonal meeting over exclusion of stakeholders
Aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Enugu State, on Thursday, stormed the South-East zonal office of the party protesting the non-invitation of some stakeholders to the party’s meeting. It was gathered that the meeting was at…
COVID-19: Nigerian govt to make vaccination compulsory for civil servants
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has said the federal government will soon make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for civil servants. Mustapha disclosed this during a meeting of the Health Commissioners Forum on T…
NCDC: Ihekweazu’s WHO appointment, a great loss to Nigeria – Okonjo-Iweala
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has reacted to the appointment of the head of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu as a top official. Ihekweazu was appointed by WHO as its Assistant Di…
BBNaija: Saskay chooses Jaypaul over Cross
Big Brother Naija season 6 housemate, Saskay has finally submitted to Jaypaul. Saskay, who has been in a triangle with Cross and Jaypaul was caught ki$$ing Jaypaul on Wednesday. The Adamawa born had claimed she was in a relationship outside the hous…
Zamfara abduction: Atiku advises Buhari govt on insecurity
Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice-President of Nigeria, has condemned the abduction of students of Government secondary schools in Kaya, Zamfara State. It was reported that gunmen suspected to be bandits on Wednesday attacked a Secondary School in Marad…
BBNaija: I will never speak to Saskay again if I find out she’s fake – Cross
Big Brother Naija season 6 housemate, Cross has said he would stop talking to Saskay if he finds out she’s fake. Cross said this while having a conversation with Saskay about their relationship. He complained that Saskay had failed to match her word…
Singer, Iyanya gets political appointment
Nigerian singer, Iyanya, has been appointed the Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment to the Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade. The singer made the announcement in a post via his Instagram account on Wednesday night. He also than…
Nigeria vs Liberia: Super Eagles warned against complacency
Akwa United manager, Kennedy Boboye, has warned the Super Eagles not to underestimate Liberia who they host on Friday in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying encounter in Lagos. Nigeria have previously played the Lone Stars 14 times across all competit…
Attack on Living Faith Church: Fulani herdsmen are sponsored –Bishop Oyedepo fumes, warns presidency
Nnamdi Kanu: IPOB has stockpiled weapons in Nigeria, killing security agents – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has accused the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, of stockpiling weapons across Nigeria. Buhari, who spoke through his mouthpiece, Garba Shehu, said IPOB members killed security agents and set government facilities in the…
Yoruba nation must happen to enjoy electricity like Benin Republic – Igboho speaks from prison
Embattled freedom fighter, Sunday Igboho has insisted on actualizing Yoruba nation. Igboho explained that Benin Republic enjoys more stable electricity than Nigeria, hence the need to actualize Yoruba nation. The self-acclaimed freedom fighter discl…
Court sacks Mai Buni as APC Acting National Chairman
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State and other members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Caretaker/ Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, CECPC have been sacked. A Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba, Wednesday, restrained the Govern…
Benue killings: PDP urges DSS to grill Senator Akume
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to question Senator George Akume over killings in Benue State. PDP made the call in a statement on Tuesday signed by its National Publicity Secretary,…
Ooni of Ife advocates investment, research in African traditional medicine
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II has stated that there is a great need to invest more in research and development in traditional medicine. He said this would contribute to harnessing homegrown solutions to improve the well being of …
Don’t set Nigeria ablaze with inciting rhetoric, FG warns leaders
The Federal Government has admonished political, religious leaders and opinion moulders to “stop spewing incendiary rhetoric capable of setting the country ablaze”. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the admonition wh…
BBNaija: Celebrity reacts to Tega’s husband’s shocking revelation about his marriage
Popular Nigerian OAP, Oladotun Ojuolape, known as Dotun has reacted to the shocking revelation by Ajeboh Dominic, the husband of BBnaija housemate, Tega, about his marriage. It was earlier reported that Ajeboh in a post on Instagram said he cheated …
Transfer: Mbappe to join Real Madrid for free
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe, will seal a free transfer to Real Madrid next summer, after the Spanish club failed with a last-ditch attempt to land him this year. Mbappe has just one year left on his current contract with PSG. The 22-y…
Police arrest woman for pouring 10-year-old maid hot water mixed with pepper
The Police Command in Abia state said it arrested one Mrs. Zazi David for pouring her 10-year-old maid identified as Ifunanya, hot water mixed with pepper. The command’s spokesperson, Geoffrey Ogbonna, who confirmed the incident to newsmen said the …
Governor Lalong not doing enough to curb killings in Plateau – PDP
The Plateau State main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said governor Simon Bako Lalong does not need the control of security agencies to curb killings in the State. The party’s spokesman, Emmanuel Go’or in a statement credi…
Insecurity: Government supporting bandits, Boko Haram – Adeyanju claims
Popular Nigerian rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has suggested that the Federal Government is fueling the security challenge in the country. Adeyanju suggested that the Federal government is supporting bandits, killer herders, and Boko Haram in thei…
COVID-19: Nigeria records more deaths, over 626 fresh cases
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, has announced 626 cases of coronavirus in nine states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. NCDC, while giving update on its verified Facebook page on Wednesday morning, said fourteen patients died d…
Afenifere a disappointment for demandimg state police from Buhari – Omokri
Former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri has reacted to the recent request made to President Muhammadu Buhari by Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, over security issues in the country. It was reported that the Yoruba socio-political organi…
EPL: Henderson extends contract with Liverpool
Jordan Henderson has signed a contract extension with Liverpool FC, the club announced on their website on Tuesday. “The captain put pen to paper on the deal at the AXA Training Centre on Tuesday, ensuring his 10-year spell with the club will be pro…
Police arrest 6 students for forcefully barbing man in Jigawa
The police command in Jigawa, has arrested six students, for allegedly entering a man’s house and forcefully barbing his head. The command Public Relations Officer, ASP Lawan Shiisu, said this in a statement in Dutse on Tuesday. Shiisu said the susp…
EPL: I’m sorry – Willian begs Arsenal fans as he departs for Brazil
Willian has apologised to Arsenal fans for not living up to their expectation at the club. The Brazilian tore up his contract at the Emirates Stadium and now set to leave the club. In a lengthy statement after his exit was confirmed by Arsenal, the …
eNaira: CBN names technical partners for Nigeria’s digital currency
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has selected Fintech company, Bitt Inc., as the Technical Partner for digital currency, eNaira. eNaira is expected to be unveiled before the end of 2021. Governor Godwin Emefiele said the benefits of the Central Ban…
Taliban fighters celebrate U.S troops withdrawal
Celebratory gunfire echoed across Kabul as Taliban fighters took control of the airport before dawn on Tuesday following the withdrawal of the last U.S. troops. The withdrawal of U.S Military signifies the end of 20 years of war that left the Islami…
BBNaija: My family is toxic, I came here to avoid them – Angel
Big Brother Naija season 6 housemate, Angel, has revealed that she came to Biggie’s house in order to avoid her toxic family. Angel who made this known during a conversation with other housemates said they only gave her money but failed to invest in…
BBNaija: Maria blames alcohol for calling Angel ‘prostitute’
Big Brother Naija season 6 housemate, Maria has blamed alcohol for ‘slut shaming’ Angel. Recall that Maria had in a conversation with Nini and Peace on Friday said Michael sees Angel like a ‘prostitute.’ She said Angel flirts with boys in the house,…
Transfer: Mbappe set to sign pre-contract with Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe is planning to sign a pre-contract agreement with Real Madrid in January, after Paris Saint-Germain refused to sell him this summer. PSG failed to respond to Madrid’s €180m offer, according to Sky Sports. The Spanish club made an impro…
Nigerian leaders must risk their popularity to maintain peace – Osinbajo
Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo has said Nigerian leaders must be ready to risk their popularity in order to promote peace in the country. Osinbajo stated this on Monday, while receiving a delegation of the Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC). He said…
Insecurity: Honour Governor Ortom with awards, HURIWA tells Buhari
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has told President Muhammadu Buhari that the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, should rather be praised and possibly rewarded with one of the nation’s highest honours for speaking and standin…
Insecurity: Return Nigeria to how you met it or “Allah will punish you” – Sheikh slams Buhari
An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Nuru Khalid, has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari over the activities of bandits. Khalid, who is the Chief Imam of Apo Legislative Quarters Mosque, said God will punish Buhari if he fails to return Nigeria to the state…
BBNaija: My confidence is now different – Queen says after Maria’s eviction
Following eviction of three housemates, Big Brother Naija, BBNaija season 6 housemate, Queen has said her confidence level in the show has been elevated. Queen was saved from eviction last night after her fans voted tremendously for her. Celebrating…
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