On wednesday, January 9, singers Adekunle Gold and Simi are set to become officially married, 3 weeks after they held their secret wedding introduction in Magodo, Lagos. According to sources,…
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Entertainment
Davido addresses allegations that he slapped Kizz Daniel’s manager
by Reporter January 9, 2019Davido has again addressed the allegations levelled against him that he slapped Kizz Daniel‘s manager, Tumi Lawrence at his concert late last year. Recall that Kizz Daniel’s manager, Tumi Lawrence…
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Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is the 2018 Confederation of African Football Player of the Year – the second consecutive year he has won the award. Egypt forward Salah, 26, beat Liverpool…
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The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the leaked audio of Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation, allegedly criticising President Muhammadu Buhari will not break the ranks of the…
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It was a sad Tuesday for Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar comforting family members, friends and colleagues of the five air force personnel, who died last…
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Osun 2018 Countdown
BREAKING!! Finally, Popular Music Stars, Simi and Adekunle Gold Marry Today @ Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos
by Damilare Salami January 9, 2019As predicted by City People two weeks ago popular music stars Simi and Adekunle are getting married this morning, Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in Lagos. The wedding will hold at…
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The International Press Centre (IPC), has released a statement following the violence that erupted at the political rally of the All Progressive Congress, APC in Lagos. The Press Centre condemned…
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News
Violence Erupts At APC Rally In Lagos, Journalists Suffer Bullet Wounds
by Reporter January 8, 2019Bloody clash erupted on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 as suspected political thugs disrupted the governorship campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos. NAN reports that several people…
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News
AARE GANI ADAMS CELEBRATES 1ST ANNIVERSARY OF HIS AARE ONAKAKANFO TITLE
by Reporter January 8, 2019SETS UP COUNCIL OF ADVISER As you read this, Aare Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland is in a happy mood. He is currently celebrating the 1st year…
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Ibrahim K. Idris, Inspector-General of Police has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Frederick Taiwo Lakanu as the new Force Secretary and member of the Nigeria…
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News
‘I cannot remember asking EFCC to spare any corrupt person’ – Buhari
by Reporter January 8, 2019President Muhammadu Buhari has debunked the allegation that he stopped the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission or any other anti-graft agency from trying a former Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill…
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The voter register presented by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to party leaders on Monday showed that Lagos and Kano States have the highest number of registered voters with…
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Entertainment
WOW! $5m worth of custom-made Tiffany diamonds Lady Gaga wore to the Golden Globes award (Photos)
by Igbokwe John January 8, 2019American singer, Lady Gaga, whoturned heads as she arrived for the Golden Globes award on Sunday night rocking a flowing blue Valentino dress also wore a piece of expensive jewellery…
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News
GOOD NEWS! Nigerian Police Foil Attempt To Kidnap A 4-Year Old Boy
by Igbokwe John January 8, 2019The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old man (name withheld) who allegedly attempted to kidnap a four-year-old boy at Okokomaiko area of the state. The Commissioner of Police…
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Entertainment
Kevin Hart apologizes again to the LGBTQ community for his homophobic tweets
by Igbokwe John January 8, 2019Comedian Kevin Hart has tendered another apology to the LGBTQ community for his decade-old homophobic tweets which made him pull out from hosting the Oscars. ‘I will say this, and…
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News
R. Kelly set to ‘expose’ blackmailers, and tell his side of the story via #SurvivingLies
by Reporter January 8, 2019Against all the accusations raised by Lifetime’s documentary, R. Kelly is reportedly set to tell his side of the story. The R & B legend was accused of horrific abuse…
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Entertainment
Kevin Spacey pulled over for speeding after pleading not guilty to assault allegations
by Igbokwe John January 8, 2019Kevin Spacey had yet another brush with the law as he was caught overspeeding and was pulled over just hours after his court hearing. The actor, who was arraigned on accusations of…
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Entertainment
Tope Alabi, Davido Top List of 2018 Most Played Artistes on Boomplay in Nigeria
by Igbokwe John January 8, 2019With over 38 million users globally, Boomplay remains the favorite music streaming service in Africa. The music scene in Nigeria has continued to grow over the years and 2018 has…
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Music Gist
‘Love & Hip Hop’ star Tommie Lee facing over 50-Years in prison for child abuse
by Igbokwe John January 8, 2019Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star Tommie Lee, has been indicted on multiple child abuse charges over an alleged assault on her kid. In the indictment filed by the state…
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Entertainment
We need to start keeping it real so as to help people from falling into depression- Eldee The Don say
by Igbokwe John January 8, 2019Rapper Eldee the Don has learnt his voice to the campaign against depression that has sadly led to the death of quite a number of Nigerians in recent times. In…
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Weird News
Clemency granted to Cyntoia Brown who’s Serving Life Sentence for Killing Man who Bought her for Sex at 16
by Igbokwe John January 8, 2019Tennessee governor Bill Haslam has granted clemency to Cyntoia Brown, a woman who has served about 15 years of a life sentence for killing a man who bought her for sex…
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Sports
NBA legend, Shaquille O’Neal to cover funeral costs for 7-year-old girl,killed in a drive-by shooting in Houston
by Igbokwe John January 8, 2019NBA legend, Shaquille O’Neal has offered to cover funeral costs for Jazmine Barnes, the 7-year-old girl who was killed in a drive-by shooting. O’Neal and Houston Senior Police Officer Kenneth…
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News
Leaked Tape: Return home to the PDP where you belong – Atiku advises Amaechi
by Reporter January 8, 2019The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the leaked audio tapes of Rotimi Amaechi on the state of the nation, and he described the…
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The Confederation of African Football ( CAF ) has named Egypt as the host of the 2019 AFCON tournament to be played in June 2019. CAF made the announcement in…
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With shaken voice and tears rolling down his cheeks, Borno State governor Kashim Shettima on Monday narrated before President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja how Boko Haram”s resurgence in his state…
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The District Head of Malumfashi and Galadiman Katsina, Justice Mamman Nasir on Monday escaped by whiskers after Gunmen failed in their attempt to abduct him. The former President of the…
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News
“My BP Is High, I’m Not Fit To Stand Trial” – Dino Melaye Speaks From Hospital Bed
by Igbokwe John January 8, 2019Senator Dino Melaye has finally spoken from his hospital bed, few days after he fainted at the police headquarters in Abuja. On Monday, the police visited Dino Melaye at the…
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News
‘Mavin Record Is Not Dead, We Just faint small’ – Don Jazz calls for prayer
by Reporter January 8, 2019Top producer and leader of the Supreme Mavin Dynasty movement Don Jazzy has said Mavin Records is not dead. The legendary producer said this in response to a question asked…
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News
Rotimi Amaechi Has Been Inaugurated Into Buhari’s Presidential Campaign Council Despite Leaked Audio
by Igbokwe John January 8, 2019Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation, has been inaugurated into the Presidential Campaign Council of President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Monday. This is despite the emergence of leaked audios…
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says the decision on who will replace Cameroon as hosts of this year’s African Nations Cup (AFCON) finals has been brought forward to Tuesday.…
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The Nigerian Army has continued to detain the regional editor of Daily Trust, Uthman Abubakar. Mr Abubakar was arrested on Sunday in Maiduguri, Borno State, alongside one of the newspaper’s…
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Gary Rowett has been sacked by Championship side Stoke City after less than eight months in charge. Rowett, 44, was appointed in May following the club’s relegation from the Premier…
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News
‘You can’t be in POWER forever don’t forget…’- Yemi Alade attacks Politicians
by Reporter January 8, 2019Popular Naija female singer, Yemi Alade has slammed top government officials over the state of the economy. Yemi Alade called on government officials to live up to their responsibilities or…
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News
President Buhari Takes Responsibility For Non-Performing Service Chiefs
by Damilare Salami January 8, 2019President Muhammadu Buhari says he has not changed the service chiefs in order to avoid “competition within the service.” Buhari said this in a recorded interview that was aired by…
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There were a good number of landmark achievements for Kannywood, the Hausa movie industry in 2018. These achievements appeared to have transformed the industry into a global standard. However, the…
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News
Boko Haram: ‘Your will keep crying until you confess’ – Fani-Kayode tells Gov. Shettima
by Reporter January 8, 2019Former avaitaion minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has attacked Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, after crying when he led a delegation from his state to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari in…
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News
I Will Complete All Abandoned Projects In Kogi – Atiku Promises
by Damilare Salami January 8, 2019The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Abubakar Atiku, has promised to complete all abandoned federal projects in Kogi, if elected president in the coming election. Mr Abubakar…
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The PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has admitted that he and the 8th Senate President, Bukola Saraki made a mistake by voting for the All Progressive Congress, APC, in the…
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Bet agents in Ilorin on Tuesday have lamented low patronage by customers in their betting shops. Some agents told the News Agency of Nigeria, that there was a drastic fall…
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Society
Alan Shearer Blasts Klopp’s Rotation Policy After Shocking FA Cup Exit
by Damilare Salami January 8, 2019Jurgen Klopp’s squad rotation for Liverpool’s 2-1 FA Cup defeat at Wolves was let down by players who “failed miserably”, according to former England captain Alan Shearer. Klopp made nine…
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EntertainmentMovie Gist
Nigerian Box Office: Aquaman Makes N298 million In Two Weeks – CEAN
by Damilare Salami January 8, 2019A 2018 superhero adventure movie by DC Comics, Aquaman, has maintained the lead in Nigerian cinemas since it started showing on December 21. The data made available by the Cinema…
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The Army on Monady explained it invaded the Abuja, Maiduguri and Lagos offices Daily Trust Newspapers. It says the newspaper published classified information on the on-going war against Boko Haram…
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Business
Tax: FIRS Rakes In N5.3 trillion in 2018, Breaks All-Time Record
by Damilare Salami January 8, 2019The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has broken Nigeria’s all-time revenue generation record, having raked in N5.3 trillion in 2018. Tunde Fowler, FIRS chairman, who announced the 2018 record said…
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News
PDP Suspends Deputy National Chairman (North) Sen. Gamawa Babayo
by Damilare Salami January 8, 2019The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its Deputy National Chairman (North) Sen. Gamawa Babayo, over allegation of dereliction of duty and anti-party activity. National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan…
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The NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, has confirmed that the organised labour had a useful discussion with the federal government on Tuesday and promised they would reconvene on Wednesday to finalise…
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Rotimi Amaechi, the Director-General of President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign organisation, has described Lagos as a mega village in an audio clip leaked on Monday. Amaechi, a transportation minister under President…
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Arsenal have been drawn at home to Manchester United in the FA Cup fourth round. The Gunners have won the competition a record 13 times, while United are 12-time winners.…
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News
Ambush: Smugglers Kill Customs Officer, One Other In Ogun State
by Damilare Salami January 8, 2019Smugglers have reportedly killed a customs officer and injured another in an ambush at Asero community, Abeokuta, Ogun State. It was learnt that the operatives attached to the Nigerian Customs…
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News
Focus On Issue Based Campaigns Instead of Blackmail – APC Chieftain Tells Jimi Agbaje
by Damilare Salami January 8, 2019A member of the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Chief Lanre Razak, has dismissed what he termed ‘cheap blackmail’ by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Mr Jimmy…
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), and the federal government reached the agreement on Monday, after a two-hour meeting in Abuja. The government agreed to release N15.4 billion in…