Game Of Thrones star Peter Dinklage has said his latest role portraying the actor Herve Villechaize was a “humbling experience”. Villechaize had dwarfism and was best known for starring in 1970s…
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Entertainment
Niniola Set To Host Reminisce, Aramide, Mayorkun, Others At Human Radio Concert
by Damilare Salami October 5, 2018Top Nigerian singer, Niniola Apata will be hosting various industry colleagues at the ‘Human Radio Concert’. The concert, which is scheduled to hold on November 9, will take place at…
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Here is the full list of Nobel Peace Prize laureates from 1901, when the prize was first awarded. This year it went jointly to Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege and Yazidi…
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Religion
Check Out Photos From Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s daughter Traditional Wedding
by Igbokwe John October 5, 2018First daughter of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Sharon tied the knot traditionally yesterday with her Ghanaian fiance, Philip Frimpong. The long awaited wedding took place in Lagos amidst pomp and great…
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Anthony Joshua’s representatives have made a “much-improved” offer for a world heavyweight title unification fight against WBC champion, Deontay Wilder but so far the overtures have been rebuffed, promoter Eddie…
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News
APC Snubs Amosun’s Anointed Candidate, Confirms Dapo Abiodun Ogun Guber Candidate
by Damilare Salami October 5, 2018Hours after Adams Oshiomhole met with the Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, and some of his fellow governors, the APC headquarters gave a verdict against the Ogun governor’s interest. The…
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Entertainment
Ben Affleck thanks family, fans for support after finishing rehab
by Igbokwe John October 5, 2018Ben Affleck thanked family, friends and fans for support while he finished 40 days in a treatment center for alcohol addiction. In a post shared Thursday on Instagram, the Batman star said…
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News
Seasoned Journalist, Bamidele Salaam Wins PDP House of Reps Ticket in Osun
by Damilare Salami October 5, 2018A seasoned broadcast journalist in Osun State, Mr Bamidele Salaam has won the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party for the Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency.…
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News
2019 Polls: Dino Melaye, Smart Adeyemi To Slug It Out In Kogi West Again
by Damilare Salami October 5, 2018The 2019 Senatorial Election in Kogi West promises to be intriguing as a former Senator representing the district, Smart Adeyemi will slug it out with Dino Melaye, incumbent lawmaker representing…
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Sports
“I hope to see him cry very often” – Chelsea Boss Sarri, On Striker Morata
by Damilare Salami October 5, 2018Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says he wants to see Alvaro Morata “cry very often” after his goal saw off Hungarian champions Vidi in the Europa League. Instead of celebrating, Morata,…
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Entertainment
BBNAIJA Ex-Housemate, CeeC Hits 1 Million Followers on Instagram
by Damilare Salami October 5, 2018Double wahala crooner and BBNaija 2018 first runner-up Cynthia Nwadiora popularly known as Ceec has reached 1 million followers on her Instagram page. Ceec who was the most controversial and…
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Entertainment
2018 City People Music Awards: AREWA NOMINATION LIST
by Damilare Salami October 5, 2018The 2018 City People Music awards is fast approaching. The nominees for the prestigious award that celebrates talents and Icons in the Nigerian music industry are already known. The…
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A 57-year-old man, Mark Ijesha, who allegedly assaulted a police officer on lawful duty, on Friday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Ijesha, whose address was not provided,…
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Education
National Board for Technical Education Ranks Federal Poly Nekede Best In Nigeria
by Damilare Salami October 5, 2018The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has ranked Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Imo, as the best in the country. Masa’udu Kazaure, executive secretary of the board, made this known in…
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News
“It would be sad if by the end of 2019 we are still importing fuel from abroad” – Ibe Kachukwu
by Damilare Salami October 5, 2018Minster of State for Petroleum Ibe Kachukwu said on Thursday that it will be sad if the nation’s refineries are not functional by the end of next year. He added…
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Celebrity Lifestyle
Nike Deeply Worried About Ronaldo’s Rape Allegation
by Damilare Salami October 5, 2018Nike has said it is “deeply concerned” by rape allegations against footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. The US sportswear giant – which has a contract worth a reported $1bn (£768m) with Ronaldo…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the list of 24 cleared candidates for the 2019 governorship elections. The list was contained in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary…
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Entertainment
Davido, Tiwa Savage Make MTV EMA Awards Nomination [Full List]
by Damilare Salami October 5, 2018Nigerian music superstars, Tiwa Savage and Davido have been nominated in the best African act category of the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMAs). The nominees’ list for the…
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Voting in the governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which commenced yesterday dragged on till this morning amidst disagreement over the delegates’ list. As of the time of…
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News
Confusion Rocks Saraki’s Senatorial District Over Winner of PDP Primary Election
by Damilare Salami October 5, 2018The national assembly primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held on Wednesday in many states but was moved to Thursday in Kwara. The reason for the postponement was…
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News
Sunday Still Remains Deadline For All Primaries Conclusion – INEC
by Damilare Salami October 5, 2018The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warned political parties on Thursday that Sunday’s deadline to conduct primaries to pick candidates for the 2019 elections and resolution of disputes remains sacrosanct.…
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It appears to be lights out for the teeming Nigerians who are eagerly waiting for a formidable opponent that could offer fresh ideas to the country’s problems, that have largely…
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REVEALS HOW OSUN PDP REJECTED ALLIANCE WITH SDP AHEAD OF THE RERUN, APPRECIATES THE PARTY’S FAITHFULS AND OMISORE’S FANS. It was another moment of history as Dr. Iyiola Omisore in…
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Ilorin-The stakeholders in All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara state may have settled for Alh Modibbo Kawu as its preferred candidate for the gubernatorial primary ahead of today’s exercise. …
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Suspected herdsmen have killed 19 people in an attack on Ariri village in Bassa local government area of Plateau state. According to witnesses, the attackers invaded the village on Wednesday…
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Sports
NNL To Set Stiffer Punishments For Violent Conduct, Dishonored Matches
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018The Bet9ja sponsored Nigeria National League (NNL) has frowned at last minute intrigues and manoeuvres by some clubs, which are allegedly lobbying other teams for alliances to gain promotion or…
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Sports
Gareth Southgate – remain as England manager until 2022 World Cup in Qatar
by Igbokwe John October 4, 2018Gareth Southgate, who helped England to the 2018 World Cup semi-final in July, has been rewarded with a new four-year deal estimated to be worth around £3million-a-year contract that will see him remain…
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Entertainment
Halle Berry – blasts man who claims she sexually assaulted him at a party
by Igbokwe John October 4, 2018Oscar-winning actress, Halle Berry blasted a man on instagram who claimed she sexually assaulted him. The man narrated how the alleged assault happened. He said that he bumped into Halle…
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News
APC House of Reps Primary: Thugs Scare Voters Away In Kosofe Federal Constituency, Lagos
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018Violence and pandemonium broke out in parts of Kosofe Federal Constituency of Lagos State during the primary election into the House of Representative, Abuja on Thursday morning. Hoodlums stormed polling…
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Sports
Portugal Dump Ronaldo Out of Squad To Face Poland, Scotland
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is not in the Portugal squad for this month’s internationals against Poland and Scotland. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United player was rested for Portugal’s…
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Liverpool midfielder, Naby Keita was taken to hospital after sustaining a suspected back injury during his team’s 1-0 defeat by Napoli in the Champions League on Wednesday, the Premier League…
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It was all smile for veteran Nollywood comedy movie star Bolaji Amusan popularly known as Mr.Latin as he became the newest appearance personality Of Adron Homes and Properties. City People…
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United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Health Officer in Bauchi, Mr Oluseyi Olusunde, said on Thursday that the rate of neonatal deaths in the state was alarming and called for urgent…
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Pan African real estate Company, Adron Homes and Properties is putting smiles on the faces of prospective homeowners in Nigeria in the euphoria of 58th Independent Anniversary of our great…
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Sports
Breaking: Nigeria Chess Federation President, Lekan Adeyemi Elected World Chess Federation Vice President
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018The Nigeria Chess Federation (NCF) President Mr Lekan Adeyemi on Thursday, October 4, 2018, been elected as Vice President of the World Chess Federation in the General Assembly meeting of…
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News
Doregos Private Academy Organises Inter-School Basketball Competition
by Reporter October 4, 2018One of Nigeria’s oldest and leading private institution, Doregos Private Academy, organized an Inter School Basketball competition on Thursday, October 4, 2018, in school premises, situated at Akinogun Ipaja in…
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News
The ”reason” Governor Ambode conceded defeat and congratulated Sanwo-Olu
by Igbokwe John October 4, 2018Yesterday, Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, had a state broadcast in which he reacted to the controversial APC governorship primary held in the state on Tuesday October 2nd. In his…
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News
FG Focusing On More Creative Ways To Tackle Poverty – VP Yemi Osinbajo
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, says the Federal Government is focusing on more creative ways of getting Nigerians out of poverty and also improve the country’s Human Capital Development…
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Business
Mad Business – A local Nigerian broom sells for N27,000 on eBay
by Igbokwe John October 4, 2018The global ‘appreciation’ for and obsession with anything Nigerian continues. These days, it’s almost like every Nigerian phenomenon becomes a hit in the west play …
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Sports
The woman suing Cristiano Ronaldo did not identify him as her rapist and refused to give her full name in 2009
by Igbokwe John October 4, 2018It has been revealed that Kathryn Mayorga, the Las Vegas woman who filed a lawsuit against Cristiano Ronaldo alleging that she was sexually assaulted by the Juventus star did not identify him as her…
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Entertainment
Marvel’s Black Panther is our top choice of what to download
by Igbokwe John October 4, 2018Chadwick Boseman stars as African king turned indestructible catsuit-wearing superhero T’Challa in the game-changing new focal point for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Disguised as a third world nation to protect…
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Arsenal may have been installed as heavy favourites to beat Qarabag in Baku on Thursday, but Unai Emery is sure the hosts will provide a stern test. As they get…
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Entertainment
Nigerian Singer, Juggernaut Signed To Seun Kuti’s Record Label Is Dead
by Igbokwe John October 4, 2018Fast rising singer, Egbeoluwa Ademilade popularly known as Juggernaut who was signed to the record label, Blak Haus Entertainment founded by Seun Anikulapo-Kuti has died. Jugger, as he was fondly…
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News
Fani Kayode reacts to alleged murder of 19 Nigerians in Jos by herdsmen
by Reporter October 4, 2018Former Minister of Aviation,Femi Fani Kayode, has reacted to the fresh attack on the Plateau that has resulted in the killing of about 19 persons. The herdsmen were reported…
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News
President Buhari Assures Leah Sharibu’s Mother of Her Daughter’s Safe Return
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Rebecca Sharibu, mother of Leah, that his administration is doing its best to release the kidnapped girl from Boko Haram custody. Buhari gave the assurance…
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The National Judicial Council (NJC) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to dismiss two judges accused of corruption by the anti-graft agency, EFCC. The affected judges are Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the…
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News
Housewife Ducked For Allegedly Killing 8-Months Old Stepdaughter
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018A Magistrates’ Court in Minna has ordered the remand of a 20-year-old housewife, Zulai Kabiru, standing trial for allegedly killing her eight-months-old stepdaughter. The accused is standing trial on a…
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News
Neymar Nets Hat-trick As PSG Go On Rampage, Trash Red Star Belgrade 6-1
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018Paris St Germain got their Champions League campaign back on track with a 6-1 home rout of Serbian side Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday as Brazil forward Neymar lit up…
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Entertainment
Sound Sultan To Mark 18th Anniversary As A Performer With ‘Jungle Story’
by Damilare Salami October 4, 2018Legendary Nigerian multi-talented singer, Sound Sultan is set to hold a star-studded musical tagged ‘Jungle Story’ to mark his 18th year as a performer. The stage show is expected to…
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World food prices slipped in September from the month before, with only sugar posting a rise, the UN food agency said on Thursday. The Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) food…