News, Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Fashion, Beauty, Inspiration and yes… Gossip! The Only Place It Happens!
Burkina Faso’s military junta leader, Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba resigned from his position and fled to Togo on Sunday October 2, two days after army officers announced his ouster in a coup that sparked internal unrest and international condemnation. Damiba’s departure was confirmed by two diplomats who spoke to The Associated Press (AP) on condition […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) on Tuesday honoured a Superintendent of Police, Daniel Amah, with the 2022 Public Service Integrity Award. Amah was honoured for rejecting the sum of $200,000 to drop a robbery case, and following up with investigations until the culprit was prosecuted. The award was part of […]
Continue ReadingA yet-to-be identified man slumped and died while playing football at a Football Ground, in Lekki area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Spokesperson of the State Police Command (PPRO), SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the incident on Monday, October 3, said that officers from Maroko police division brought in the information on Friday. He added that […]
Continue ReadingA woman was fortunate to escape two rapists who tried to attack her the previous night. The survivor took to Twitter to share her story. She revealed that two men attempted to rape her but she was able to outrun them. She also shared a photo of her legs, dusty and bleeding, following the chase. After […]
Continue ReadingThe young Nigerian woman, Onwuzuruike Chidera, who posted suicidal notes on Facebook is currently receiving treatment at the hospital. Chidera, who is said to be battling depression, had on Sunday, October 2, posted the notes on her Facebook wall, saying that “they are here to take her home” Her friend, Chukwudi Iwuchukwu, confirmed the latest […]
Continue ReadingLagos lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana SAN, has alleged that about N17bn allocated to stop oil theft has been diverted While delivering his goodwill message in Lagos State Thursday, Falana also stated that the Ministry of Niger Delta ought to be under the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and not the other way […]
Continue ReadingNigerians from different parts of the United Kingdom (UK) gathered in London on Saturday to celebrate Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Anniversary. The celebration also saw the crowd march in support of Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections. A statement by Asa Blessing-Chijekwu, Global Head, Press, Peter Obi Presidential Global Network […]
Continue ReadingPresidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has denied withdrawing from the race to 2023 election. Tinubu posted a short video of himself on a treadmill on Sunday evening, in a bid to debunk rumours making the rounds. The former Lagos State Governor wrote alongside it: “Many have said I have […]
Continue ReadingBelow is the full text of President Buhari’s speech on Nigeria’s 62nd independence anniversary: “Fellow Nigerians, I address you today, with a deep sense of gratitude to God and a high level of appreciation to all Nigerians whose tremendous goodwill gave me the opportunity to provide leadership for our great country at one of the […]
Continue ReadingThe other two victims who were brutally murdered alongside singer Chop Boii and the UNICROSS female student in Abuja, Nigeria, have been identified and their photos released. Chop Boii was at his producer’s house alongside others, including the producer Beerollings, the producer’s girlfriend Blessing, and a DJ named Gwezi, when they were attacked and killed. […]
Continue ReadingThe Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Nigeria, has nullified the nomination of Governor Isiaka Oyetola and his Deputy Governorship candidate, Benedict Alabi on the grounds that Governor Mai Mala Buni who submitted their names to INEC, violated the provisions of Section 183 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Section 82(3) […]
Continue ReadingOne of the four persons brutally murdered in Abuja has been identified as Blessing Kona Udie, a 400-level Microbiology student of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Calabar, Nigeria. The undergraduate and three others including a musician, Anpe Pankyes, better known by his stage name, Chop Boii, were hacked to death by unknown assailants […]
Continue ReadingNigerian star actress, Halima Abubakar, has responded after Apostle Johnson Suleman, via his lawyers, issued a cease and desist notice and threatened to sue her for defamation. The Nollywood actress has been speaking up in recent months about her alleged affair with the pastor. She claimed he is responsible for her long-term ailment and also […]
Continue ReadingAs part of the celebrations to mark the 62nd independence anniversary of the country, the Governor of Ondo State, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, on Saturday, set free 16 inmates from the National Correctional Centre in Ondo. This was contained in a statement signed by the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, who is also the […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s 62nd Independence anniversary was celebrated at the Eagles Square, Abuja, Nigeria with President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and their spouses in attendance. Other dignitaries in attendance were the former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan; current Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; the Chief Justice of Nigeria […]
Continue ReadingA lawsuit challenging the authenticity of Ademola Adeleke’s candidacy in the just concluded Osun State Governorship Election in South-West Nigeria has been dismissed by the Supreme Court. The judgement in the lawsuit instituted by Dotun Babayemi, a former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun, was delivered by Justice Amina Augie. A […]
Continue ReadingThe presidential candidates for Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election converged in Abuja on Thursday September 29, to sign a peace accord. This is coming a day after the electoral commission INEC, granted approval to political bodies to begin campaigning for the elections. Speaking at the peace accord signing ceremony, the Chairman of the National Peace Committee […]
Continue ReadingThe founder of the popular Lagos eatery, Bukka Hut, has allegedly committed suicide. Journalist, Eniola Daniel who disclosed this on Twitter, said Laolu Martins killed himself around 3am today, September 28, in Lekki Lagos, Nigeria. “Founder of Bukka Hut, commits suicide. The founder of Bhukka hospitality limited, Laolu Martins was said to have committed suicide […]
Continue ReadingBeing the text of the press conference addressed by Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Leader of the Afenifere, a Yoruba social political group, in response to the spokesperson for the All Progressives Presidential Campaign Council, Mr Bayo Onanuga’s Facebook post accusing him (Adebanjo) of speaking for himself and not the group. Adebanjo said: “Why Afenifere Supports South […]
Continue ReadingAbidemi Rufai, the suspended aide of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Nigeria, has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for fraud by a United States court. He had attempted to use stolen identities to steal nearly $2.4 million from the United States government, including approximately $500,000 in pandemic-related unemployment benefits. According to the statement, Rufai admitted a […]
Continue Reading