Iby Oge Okonkwo According to reports, armed men suspected to be members of Islamist sect , Boko Haram , on Wednesday night, allegedly attacked Buni Yadi, the headquarters of Gujba local government area in Yobe State. The gunmen were said to have stormed Buni Yadi town at about 9.00pm armed to the teeth, dressed in... Read More
The coordinating minister for the economy and minister of finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said she is not planning to resign from her position. Okonjo-Iweala, who briefed journalists on the state of the economy, yesterday said she was not ready to be drawn into political issues as she has a job to do in managing... Read More
by Akan Ido Ex-BBA housemate, Karen Igho recently posted her photo on Instagram looking stunning in black dress and rocking a new hairstyle. She’s drew attention to her eyes with large dark glasses which gives her the boss-lady effect coupled with her trademark (pop-out) cleavage which seems to always struggle to make an appearance whatever... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Barely a month after Peter Okoye of Psquare proposed to his long time girlfriend, Lola Omotayo, twin brother Paul has followed suit. Paul proposed to his girlfriend and mother of his child, Anita Atokwu-Isama, a few hours after the music duo returned from their US/Canada tour this morning. The proposal, which took... Read More
by Adeola Balogun Apparently fed up with the more than two month long Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike, Mallam Dankano Garba Ahmed, a 71-year-old pensioner in Kano State, has instituted a case in court against the academic body and eight others. The pensioner, who took his grouse to the National Industrial Court of... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A policeman in Lagos State was caught unawares by robbers when they found him asleep at his duty post. The officer, a corporal attached to the ‘Area C’ Police Command of the state, was assigned to guard duty at an Iponri residence but instead of keeping watch, he fell asleep. The robbers... Read More
by Akan Ido In furtherance of her drive for innovation and transparency, the state government of Osun is unveiling a new online platform under its ‘New Media’ plans. The government, through this effort, seeks to raise the bar of public engagement and deepen the Osun brand in the increasingly vibrant Nigerian online space. The Osun... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo At least three persons are feared dead after riots erupted between two rival groups in Buguma, Asari Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. The clash was reportedly caused by an altercation which sprung up during a burial ceremony organized for the father of a member of one of the groups identified... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo In a move to firmly eradicate polio from the state, the Niger State Government has arrested 120 people for refusing vaccination to prevent the scourge. This comes barely a week after the state government issued a statement in which it threatened to jail anyone who prevented his or her child from receiving... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A military officer in Cross River State has reportedly caused the death of three persons and shattered his own legs, after driving his car recklessly while intoxicated. The soldier, who was reportedly attached to a Brigadier in Ogoja area of the state, visited a nearby town known as Okuku, to attend the... Read More
by Japheth Omojuwa We will march to the National Assembly in Abuja and demand that this script of injustice be re-written to fit into the order of justice. We will raise our voices and scream for their often seemingly deaf ears to ear. We will be peaceful but our faces will not look it. Today’s... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Nigerian music duo Psquare are definitely making waves “personally” and internationally. Their worldwide acclaim has further been attested to as Manchester United player Robin Van Persie listed them among his favourite musicians during a chat with football legend Paddy Crerand. He said: “I like to listen to music. ..all sorts honestly. I... Read More
by Akan Ido How time flies. Who would have thought there was a time the likes of ex-Mo’hits duo, Don Jazzy and the Kokomaster himself, D’banj could be easily mistaken for some upcoming music partners from the heart of Ajegunle. Even then, D’banj, who is now affiliated with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music, had the hunger... Read More
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