The number of people on treatment for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus appears to be on the increase in Lagos State as Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris disclosed that 67, 763 persons…
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Nsa Ayi, a former relationship officer, of a bank, has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment for diverting clients N700 million meant for Federal Government bonds, treasury bills and fixed…
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The Lagos State Government on Friday said comprehensive plans are currently being put together to generally address the prevalence of drug abuse under the mental health policy in the state.…
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Two suspected fraudsters, who specialised in masquerading as herbalists to defraud unsuspecting members of the public, have landed in police net in Enugu. The suspects identified as Akin Ogunsemi and Shina Fatola…
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News
Tuface Idibia, Eedris Abdulkareem, My Best Artistes Of All Time – Kenny Ogungbe
by Reporter May 5, 2018Kenny Ogungbe, owner of Kennis Music, needs no introduction in the Nigerian entertainment scene as he has influenced a lot of artistes over the years. Despite the fact that a…
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A stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC ), Ferdinand Ovundah, who was one of the five occupants of the black Toyota Hilux van of Rivers State Secretary of the …
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The police have declared wanted four of the gangsters who participated in the bloody bank robbery incidents in Offa, Kwara state, on 4 April. The force released photographs of…
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It is a sign of the times, and a tragedy that the most popular Senator in the Nigerian National Assembly at this moment is not the person who has…
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The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, says only N100m was spent on the failed attempt to recall Kogi-West lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye. The INEC chairman said this…
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Nigerian Defence Academy 70th regular course admission online application form will be available for sale as from 20th October, 2017 to 9th March, 2018. and it is open to both male and…
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Roughly 60 years after the abolition of slavery, anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston made an incredible connection: She located the last surviving captive of the last slave ship to bring Africans…
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News
People United Can Never Be Defeated, Comrade Abiodun Aremu Charges ASUU
by Reporter May 4, 2018Am here in a double capacity to bring fraternal solidarity from the Joint Action Front (JAF), a partner with Labour in the Labour and Civil Society Coalition (LASCO) where I…
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News
Just In: I Have No Extradition Case In Court, Kashamu Reacts To Appeal Court Ruling
by Reporter May 4, 2018My attention has been drawn to today’s judgment of the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos in an appeal filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) against the judgment…
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News
BREAKING: Appeal Court rules that Senator, Buruji Kashamu, can be arrested
by Reporter May 4, 2018The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal on Friday nullified a ruling by the Federal High Court (FHC) which prohibited the arrest of Buruji Kashamu by Nigerian law enforcement…
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The Kogi State High Court, Lokoja, has given an interim order that the Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye be moved to the National…
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Former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has attributed the prevailing problems of insecurity in the country to bad governance, adding that it must not be allowed to continue if…
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A bill for an Act to make provisions for optional paternity leave to all married male employees in private and public service, on Thursday failed to scale through second reading…
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Kanye West has found himself in hot water recently after he praised Donald Trump and made controversial comments about slavery. However, despite Will.i.am being brokenhearted by what he’d said, it…
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News
We’ll continue to arrest, prosecute looters despite no conviction – VP Osinbajo
by Reporter May 4, 2018Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has said that the federal government will continue to make more arrest of suspected looters of the national treasury and put them on trial despite…
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A 56-year-old man, Abraham Benjamin, who allegedly attempted to rape a 110-year-old woman in her home, was on Thursday in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti capital, remanded in prison over alleged attempted…
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Entertainment
Who will win what at the 12th edition of the awards ceremony
by Igbokwe John May 4, 2018Headies 2018 holds this weekend and we take a look into our crystal balls to predict the winners in each category. The 12th edition of the Headies holds on Saturday,…
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Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has rejected calls for Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr to include veteran goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama in his plans for the Russia 2018 World Cup. The…
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Entertainment
“Bill Cosby was labelled as guilty because the media and accusers said so… period” – Camille Cosby
by Igbokwe John May 4, 2018Bill Cosby‘s wife of 54 years, Camille, is breaking her silence following him being found guilty in his sexual assault court case. This trial found him guilty of the 2004 drugging and…
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Entertainment Weekly
‘Married Women Are Now Your Husbands’ Side Chics’ – Ruth Kadiri
by Igbokwe John May 4, 2018“Married ladies, young girls are no more your problems now. Its your fellow married women. They are the real side chics.” This is a serious warning coming from Nollywood actress,…
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#BBNaija 2018 housemates, Teddy A and Bambam have shown that their love is real. Apart from not being able to stay away from each other after being evicted from the…
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Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club Real Madrid and the Portugal national team, Cristiano Ronaldo, has reportedly engaged his girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, with a Cartier diamond…
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Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo, survived a freak accident, that left her in bandages, some months ago. She revealed this during the press conference of the unveiling for the trailer,for the…
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News
Sowore Tells Nigerians in Canada He’s Working to Create a New Nigeria
by Igbokwe John May 4, 2018Continuing with his series of Town Hall Meetings, the leader of the “Take It Back Movement,” Omoyele Sowore, addressed Nigerians at the Montreal Town Hall on Sunday, April 29, 2018.…
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Big Brother Naija `Double Wahala’ 1st runner-up,Cee-c has revealed her next step. Cee-c, speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria at the Laurent-Perrier night by Play Network Nigeria, in Abuja…
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A female 100-level student of the Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, has breathed her last following a drug-induced sex. The student was said to have engaged in sex romp with…
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Twitter Inc urged its more than 330 million users to change their passwords after a glitch caused some of them to be stored in plain text on its internal computer…
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President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to the country, following his official visit to the United States. The President landed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 10.30pm. More photos below;…
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Former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s call, for debates among candidates running for political offices in 2019. INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu,…
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The Chairman of DAAR Communications, Raymond Dokpesi, has said that the United States Government has revoked his visa after he was accused of looting Nigeria’s treasury. Dokpesi disclosed this…
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The media aide to embattled senator Dino Melaye,Gideon Ayodele has said that his principal is currently at the Police Medical Centre in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, hours after a…
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The Senator representing Kaduna Central District in the National Assembly, Shehu Sani has thrown his weight behind President Muhammadu Buhari’s rejection of the creation of state police. “No I…
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The entire music world mourns the passing away of one of Nigeria’s prominent Juju Highlife Musician Evangelist Dele Ojo who passed away today at his Hometown in Ilara Mokin in…
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It was all memorable moment in the ancient community, Magbon Imeke as the Baale of the town, Chief Kehinde Gafar Hassan, bagged the highly revered Ogun Forward Movement awards on…
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Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi has suspended a Professor and another lecturer for alleged violation of rules. The Governing Council of the university approved the dismissal of Professor Aminu…
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After a consistent music career since dropping his hit solo, African Queen, legend Tuface Idibia has never failed to disappoint his ever increasing fan base. 2Baba, however, caused another commotion…
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Former Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Michael Adesina Adeyemo has finally been buried on Thursday morning after a special sitting was held in his honour. At…
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The authorities of the Kano University of Science and Technology (KUST) Wudil, has ordered the closure of the tertiary institution for two weeks following students’ protest on Wednesday night over…
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Italy international striker Mario Balotelli has criticised rapper Kanye West for comments he made over slavery. West claimed the enslavement of African Americans over centuries was a “choice”. Speaking to…
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Welcome to your general health and well-being column…HEALTH- CHECK with Oluwabukunolami… This week, we shall be discussing the health benefits of pumkin and pumpkin seeds…. Last week we touched on…
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Ondo state coordinator for president Buhari in 2015 Engr. Ifeoluwa Oyedele, Executive Director (Engineering and Technical Services), Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited is a successful entrepreneur,…
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Sports
Ex- Man U Star, Ferdinand Disappointed For Failing To Grab Boxing Licence
by Damilare Salami May 3, 2018Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand says he is “disappointed” after being refused a professional boxing licence. The 39-year-old, who retired from football in 2015, launched his new…
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How It Was Clear From Day 1 That He Will Win For several weeks before the end of Nigeria’s biggest reality TV show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) ended on Sunday,…
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A magistrate court in Lokoja, Kogi state capital, has refused to grant bail to Dino Melaye, a senator representing Kogi west. He was charged with conspiracy and aiding of jailbreak.…
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MURPHYs Place Boss, MC MURPHY Explains Come Friday, May 4th, 2018, popular fun spot in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Murphy’s Place, Beside Bayak Petrol Station, Ita-Oshin, would be hosting the publisher…
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A 55-year-old man, Salisu Muhammad, was on Thursday arraigned in a Kano Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly defiling an 8-year-old boy. The defendant, who resides at Mandawari Quarters Kano, is facing…