by S’ola Filani About 50 Muslim worshippers died while many others were severely injured as multiple explosions rocked the commercial town of Potiskum in Yobe State last night. Two of the explosions reportedly occurred in two different mosques where Muslim faithful were observing the last prayer for the day. One of them is the popular mosque called... Read More
by Bunmi Olaniyan In a series of tweets he asserted that on a BBC Hausa programme interviewing escaped Chibok girls, they asserted that they have been abandoned. His tweets continued that the girls stated that they have not been provided much needed drugs or even basic food. It has certainly been an emotional week, from... Read More
by Emmanuel Chidiogo The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) is set to employ the expertise of police forensic experts to confirm the signature of the Nigerian Nationwide League chairman, Ahmed Kawu on the impeachment notice served to former president, Aminu Maigari. Maigari was last week served a vote-of-no-confidence notice by 8 of the 13 board... Read More
by Gbenga Olorunpomi Osun is going to vote and Aregbesola is going to win. No other result will make sense. No other result shall be accepted. With the dust of the upcoming Osun gubernatorial election beginning to settle, it is now clear to everyone that this is clearly a one-horse race. The main opposition in... Read More
by Onyew Bongos-Ikwue “Well, normally I would have said, all was forgiven, but you almost got me killed. I need time to sort through things in my head. Right now I have mixed feelings about us.” – Read Episode 1 of this compelling story [HERE] – Read Episode 2 of this compelling story [HERE] TODAY TAYO... Read More
by Emmanuel Chidiogo 2014 has witnessed one too many crashes in one month for the aviation industry worldwide, than it has in the last two years. The month of July has so far witnessed four crashes, the most in a month since 2012, when 5 crashes were recorded in the same month of July... Read More
by Gbenga Olorunpomi After holding four ministerial appointments, Demola Seriki, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and accountant, knows a great deal about the politics and intrigues of holding public office in Nigeria. A professional and thorough-bred technocrat, Mr. Seriki it was, who first brought Musiliu Obanikoro into public limelight in 1992 after appointing him as a Personal Assistant... Read More
by S’ola Filani A 10-year-old boy said to have turned into a cat to witch-hunt a family in Iwofe, Rumuolumeni in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, has been arrested by the Police. According to reports, the cat which jumped into a room from nowhere while the occupants were wide awake, transformed to a... Read More
by Emmanuel Chidiogo Contrary to reports that President Goodluck Jonathan had disbursed the sum of N100 million as compensation to parents of the abducted Chiboks girls, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs Doyin Okupe, has debunked claims. In a tweet last night, Okupe said; “I want to make it clear & emphatically 2(too) dat(that)... Read More
by Mayowa Aboah Top Sierra Leonian doctor, Sheik Umar Khan, who was leading the fight against Ebola, in his country, has died from the virus. Khan, 39, who was called a “national hero” by the Health Ministry for treating more than 100 patients, died on Tuesday, less than 7 days after it was announced... Read More
by S’ola Filani Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson and her daughter Purity are so cute together. In the photos shared today, the heavily pregnant movie star showed off her growing bump in a chic white blouse, and white pants while her daughter rocked a white T-shirt, jeans, and white shoes. Mommy and daughter both look great,... Read More
by Mark Bassey Nigerian athletes at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, UK, have been received six days competition allowances from the National Sports Commission (NSC). Thought if he had his way, the boss of the commission would have rather they didn’t. Gbenga Elegbeleye, the Director-General of the Commission, confirmed the payment and added that... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger, has insisted that midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin and striker Jay Rodriguez will not be sold this summer. The two players have been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspurs. The Saints have already lost five players already ahead of the new season. Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren and Rickie... Read More
by S’ola Filani Werk! Chidinma Ekile has just shared a new photo in which she put her amazing curves on display. Go girl! #ThatsAll.
by Mayowa Aboah The sum of N100 million, allegedly given to parents of the abducted Chibok girls, has led to a serious disagreement within the Chibok community. It was reported that the President had on July 22nd, released the funds to leaders of the Chibok community in Abuja for onward passage to parents of... Read More
by Jewel Stephen The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Border, says it has handled exportable goods valued at N4.9 billion between January and June this year. This was disclosed on Monday, in a mid-year report made available to journalist by Area Comptroller Willy Egbudin, in Lagos. Egbudin said that goods exported were plastics, furniture,... Read More
by Mayowa Aboah A 43-year-old mechanic, Obi Orji, has reportedly committed suicide over his inability to pay his house rent. The incident occurred yesterday in Minna, Niger State, after the deceased had received a threat of eviction from his landlord. According to witnesses, Obi, a resident at Kateren Gwari, Minna, committed suicide by drinking a... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Nigeria goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has been named in the Goal 50 list, where he finished in 27th spot after impressive performances with Lille and the Super Eagles in the last season. The Goal 50 is a compilation of the best football players from all football leagues over a full season. Enyeama helped... Read More
by Mayowa Aboah The Nigerian Navy ship, NNS Ibusa, has arrested a vessel named MT Itiri in Lagos waters. The arrest is in connection with a hijack incident off Pennington Terminal in the nation’s waters in January 2014. It was alleged that MT Itiri, a merchant vessel was involved in the hijacking. Spokesperson of... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Last year, a magazine broke a story which insinuated that Beninoise actress/musician, Ella Martins and Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji, were lesbians and involved in a romantic relationship. The story was so huge that it prompted Ella Martins and Genevieve to debunk the rumours, but it seems the Beninoise entertainer is still feeling the... Read More
by Mayowa Aboah Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has expressed optimism over the Super Eagles ability to defend the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy won last year in South Africa. The Middlesbrough player believes Nigeria, being AFCON defending champion, can maintain its hold on the trophy at the 2015 edition of the tournament with... Read More
by Emmanuel Chidiogo Nigeria picked up a bronze medal last night in the table tennis category of the ongoing Commonwealth games in Scotland. The Nigerian table tennis team were responsible for the best celebration so far at the games after Ojo Onaolapo’s win over India’s Sharath Kamal Achanta. Onaolapo and Achanta were locked in... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Manchester United’s manager Louis van Gaal, has claimed that he inherited a “broken” squad from David Moyes. The Old Trafford outfit finished seventh in the Premier League last season – their lowest ever league finish – and will not play in the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 19 years.... Read More
This president’s record on security can rightly be graded negative, we are not yet winning the war against Boko Haram and we are failing on securing communities and states and building a frame of trust across the Nigeria. His federal government has also missed a huge opportunity to rally Nigerians in conduct, strategy and focus... Read More
by Emmanuel Chidiogo The National Agency for Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said that it has obtained an arrest warrant to bring into custody Cameroonian singer/beautician, Reprudencia Sonkey, better known by her stage name, Dencia. The agency claims that the musician selling her controversial Whitenicious body cream in Nigeria, is illegal. “There is... Read More
by Mark Bassey Chika Amalaha, who clinched Nigeria’s first gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games, has failed a doping test. The weightlifter, who was born October 28, 1997, pulled a total of 196 points in snatch and clean and jerk in the 53kg. She trumped other competitors like Dika Toua from Papa New Guinea... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju On Monday, 28 July, the Lagos State Government announced that 59 people residents of the state came in contact with Patrick Sawyer, the 40-year-old Liberian who died of Ebola virus in Lagos on Friday, 25 July. Dr. Jide Idris, the Commissioner for Health, made this known in Ikeja, explaining that out of... Read More