A projection of the Debt Management Office has shown that Nigeria may have to grapple with the payment of $11.62bn in foreign debt in the next 10 years, The Punch…
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Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta has suggested that “good news” will soon be on its way regarding a contract renewal at Camp Nou. The Spain international, who made his Barca debut…
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Sports
France Snub Inform Martial, Call Payet Instead For World Cup Qualifier
by Damilare Salami September 28, 2017Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has again been overlooked by France for their final two World Cup qualifiers against Bulgaria and Belarus. The Red Devils star misses out despite…
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The Federal Government has exited 90 international bodies. This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting. Adeosun said the decision which…
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News
What Will Happen to Nigeria if Buhari Does not Repent – Lagos Cleric
by Arinze Ago September 28, 2017The General Superintendent of Christ Redemption Bible Church (CRBC) Lagos, Pastor John Oluwadare, has said that until President Muhammadu Buhari becomes born again, Nigeria will remain unstable. He maintained that…
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Sports
Liverpool Are Luckier Than Manchester United – Mourinho
by Damilare Salami September 28, 2017Jose Mourinho claims Liverpool are “luckier” than his Manchester United side when it comes to the Premier League fixture list. The Red Devils have enjoyed a positive opening to…
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Sports
“We Were Really Strong” – Mourinho Claims After Mauling CSKA Moscow 3-0
by Damilare Salami September 28, 2017Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said his side “were really strong” in the Champions League group stage after thrashing CSKA Moscow in Russia. Romelu Lukaku scored twice, Anthony Martial netted…
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All North Korean companies have been ordered to stop doing business in China according to an unnamed Chinese official. After the UN Security Council passed new sanctions two weeks ago,…
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Political Gists
We Can Do It, We Will Do It – Full Text of Address Delivered by Gov. Fayose on His Presidential Declaration
by Arinze Ago September 28, 2017The Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on Thursday, 28th September 2017, at the Golden Hall, Chelsea Hotel, Abuja, declared his intention to run for the presidency in 2019 general…
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News
Lagos is the 3rd Worst City in the World For Drivers According to Forbes (See Full List)
by Arinze Ago September 28, 2017Lagos state has been named as the 3rd worst city for drivers in the world. The report by Forbes stated that Lagos has a staggering 60% congestion rate with 10.70 mph…
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Sports
Bayern Munich Sacks Coach Ancelotti After PSG’s Champions League Humiliation
by Arinze Ago September 28, 2017Following Wednesday’s 3-0 Champions League defeat by Paris St-Germain, Bayern Munich Football Club’s board has sacked its Italian manager, Carlo Ancelotti who replaced Pep Guardiola at the start of last…
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News
Yoruba man will emerge Nigeria’s president in 2019 – Lagos Prophet
by Reporter September 28, 2017Founder and General Overseer of Living Abundance (Mount Zion) Prophetic and Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Onyekachukwu Okolie, has claimed that God has shown him the next Nigerian president ahead of the…
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An Ado Ekiti Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of a driver, Ahamed Kolo, 35, in prison over an alleged attempt to murder Gov. Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State. …
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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has dismissed comments made by Donald Trump that the site has always been against him. The US president accused the social network of “collusion” on…
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The Osi Olubadan of Ibadan land and former governor of Oyo State, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, on Wednesday, alleged that the gunmen that stormed the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadan…
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News
Ewww…Man drinks water used in bathing brother’s corpse to prove he didn’t kill him [PHOTO]
by Reporter September 28, 2017A man in Delta state was made to drink water used in washing his brother’s corpse to prove he had no hand in his death. According to Sapele Oghenek, he…
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News
‘I am Nigeria’s next President’- Gov Fayose ignores warning by PDP, declares presidential ambition
by Reporter September 28, 2017Despite being advised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to waste his resources on his presidential ambition, Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State insists he is Nigeria’s next president.…
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News
Humble Billionnaire: Dangote stood up to greet actress Foluke Daramola
by Reporter September 28, 2017According to the star actress, Aliko Dangote stood up to greet her when Festus Keyamo introduced her to him during the celebration of his attainment as a Senior Advocate of…
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News
First Class University Student Murdered By His Baby Mama In Lagos
by Reporter September 28, 2017A first class 300 level student of Political Science and International Relations of Caleb University, Morrison Akinyemi was allegedly beaten to death by his baby mama identified as Chidinma Rosemary…
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A police officer in Nakuru County, Kenya, shot his girlfriend dead before taking his life with the same AK47 rifle at their home in Freehold Area. CitizenTV reports that…
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Hugh Hefner, the silk-robed Casanova whose Playboy men’s magazine popularized the term “centerfold,” glamorized an urbane bachelor lifestyle and helped spur the sexual revolution of the 1960s has died, the…
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Entertainment
Tunde Ednut Under fire after posting photos of Bishop Oyedepo and Lil’ Wayne side by side
by Reporter September 28, 2017Controversial singer and social media commentator Tunde Ednut yesterday posted the collage photo below to wish Bishop Oyedepo and rapper, Lil Wayne a happy birthday, but some of his followers…
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Entertainment
‘It is women like you that make this world a terrible place!’ Tonto Dikeh tears Azuka Ogujiuba apart for saying she lied against her ex-husband
by Reporter September 28, 2017Actress, Tonto Dikeh who is currently not too happy with popular journalist Azuka Ogujiuba, posted this message in the middle of the night, must be serious, and obviously the brouhaha…
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Nigeria has resolved to withdraw from 90 out of the 310 international organizations to which it has financial commitments. The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, disclosed this to State House…
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The National Judicial Council (NJC), on Wednesday appointed former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Isa Salami to head its newly constituted Corruption and Financial Crime Cases Trial…
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Education
The book titled – Emerge! like a lotus in the pond by Lukman Shobowale.
by Reporter September 27, 2017A lotus flower is known mostly to emerge from a murky pond, but there is something distinctive about these flower that made it a rallying point and my choice of…
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Health
Why It is Dangerous to Use Broom to Mash ‘Ewedu’ – Gastroenterologist Warns Nigerians
by Arinze Ago September 27, 2017Using a small bunch of broomsticks, known as ijabe, to mash ewedu (mallow-leaves) is very common among Nigerians when preparing the slimy soup. However, medical experts have said that the…
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Sports
Liverpool Have To Be Ruthless Against Opponents – Henderson
by Damilare Salami September 27, 2017Liverpool will have to show their ruthless side against teams that set up to defend in numbers, skipper Jordan Henderson has said after their 1-1 draw at Spartak Moscow in…
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According to the Defence Minister, Brig-Gen Mansur Mohammed Dan-Ali, one of the characteristics of a terror group was hate speech, which Kanu and his co-agitators had been making against Nigerians…
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Sports
Kane Hits UCL Hat-Trick To Seal Easy Win For Tottenham vs Apoel
by Damilare Salami September 27, 2017A Harry Kane hat-trick saw Spurs notch their second win in as many games in Group H of the Champions League, beating Cypriot champions APOEL Nicosia 3-0 in Cyprus on…
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Raphael Varane has agreed a new five-year contract with Real Madrid, the Spanish giants have announced. The France international centre-back will stay with the Spanish and European champions until…
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Arjen Robben has poked fun at big-spending Paris Saint-Germain on the eve of Bayern Munich’s key Champions League away match in the French capital. With Anderlecht and Celtic also…
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Sports
Manchester United “can get a lot better” With Suarez or Griezmann – Neville
by Damilare Salami September 27, 2017Former England international, Gary Neville has said that Manchester United “can get a lot better” and believes that Barcelona striker Luis Suarez or Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann would be…
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News
You Are High on Palmwine – Nigerians Blast President’s Aide for Calling Buhari ‘President of Africa’
by Arinze Ago September 27, 2017Nigerians have come for President Muhammadu Buhari’s personal assistant on social media, Lauretta Onochie after a ‘polite goofing’. Onochie had taken to Twitter to call Buhari “President of Africa”. She wrote: “Our…
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Sports
Ex-Arsenal Star, Alexander Hleb Urges Gunners To Win Europa League
by Damilare Salami September 27, 2017Former Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb believes Arsenal may be better using the Europa League as their primary route back to the top level of continental competition. Speaking in The Independent,…
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Political Gists
Senate Swears-in Andrew Uchendu to Replace George Sekibo as Rivers State Senator
by Arinze Ago September 27, 2017The Senate has on Wednesday sworn in Senator Andrew Uchendu as the representative of Rivers East Senatorial district in line with a court order. Uchendu has therefore replaced Senator George…
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A former Special Adviser on New Media to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has described the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government as “hypocritical.” Omokri, a fierce critic of the current…
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Sports
De Bruyne Gives Manchester City Victory As Aguero Misses Penalty
by Damilare Salami September 27, 2017Germany international, Kevin De Bruyne scored a spectacular goal to open his account for the season and help Manchester City earn a hard-fought 2-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk in the…
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Celebrity Lifestyle
Super Eagles Star, Kenneth Omeruo Proposes to His Girlfriend {Photo/Video}
by Arinze Ago September 27, 2017Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, who plays for Kasimpasa where he is on loan from Chelsea FC, has taken the bold step of proposing to his girlfriend, Chioma Nnamani. The…
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News
Kogi Polytechnic Students Destroy Dangote Truck For Killing Their Colleague and 4 Others in an Accident [Photos]
by Arinze Ago September 27, 2017It is mayhem in Kogi as students of the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja have taken over the Lokoja-Abuja highway following a fatal accident involving a Dangote truck that led to…
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Sports
Ronaldo Shames Haters, Marks 400th Real Madrid Appearance With Brace
by Damilare Salami September 27, 2017Cristiano Ronaldo has shamed his haters after he marked his 400th Real Madrid appearance with two goals as the holders beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1 in their second Champions League group…
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News
Lagos State Govt Unveils First DNA Forensic Lab in West Africa
by Arinze Ago September 27, 2017The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday inaugurated the state’s DNA Forensic Centre, first of its kind in the West African sub-region, Punch reports. Unveiling the DNA…
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Seeing teens standing together, but totally ignoring each other is a common sight these days. According to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, 78% teens aged between 12…
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Media
A Certain Thermo-Sensitive Sweater Changes Colour Depending on the Weather (Photos)
by Arinze Ago September 27, 2017Fall is here and so is the crisp sweater weather. This year, however, tree leaves won’t be the only thing changing color as it gets colder, thanks to this line…
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Football Association has charged West Ham and Tottenham with failing to control their players in Saturday’s derby at London Stadium. Spurs won the Premier League match 3-2 but almost squandered…
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News
Biafra: Ekweremadu, Abaribe, Other Igbo Senators Meet Buhari Over IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu
by Arinze Ago September 27, 2017Senators from the South East on Tuesday met with President Muhammadu Buhari over the tension generated in the region as a result of the activities of the Indigenous People of…
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Entertainment
24 hours after fight Video Psquare still trend on Twitter
by Reporter September 27, 2017It seems Nigerians are not letting the family crisis that is currently rocking the Okoyes, lay low easily. Recall that a video went viral recently, showing the trio in a…
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News
Cleric uncovers To Plant Arms On And Arrest Bishop Oyedepo, Apostle Suleman
by Reporter September 27, 2017A sinister plot by Islamist elements in the Muhammadu Buhari regime to clamp down on leading Christian leaders has come to light following a leak at the highest level of…
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News
Police Arraign Woman For Stabbing Husband To Death In Ebute Meta
by Reporter September 27, 2017The police on Tuesday arraigned a 23-year-old woman, Folashade ldoko, before an Ebute-Meta Magistrate’s Court, Lagos State, for allegedly stabbing her husband to death. Idoko was brought before the…
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News
Teenage boy ‘loses manhood’ after shaking hands with stranger in Abuja
by Reporter September 27, 2017A mild drama ensued at Kurudu area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja on Monday after a 16-year-old boy reportedly lost his manhood after shaking hands with a stranger.…