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Eight of the twelve detained aides of the Yoruba Youths Leader (YYL) and activist, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, have been released on bail to their lawyers, Pelumi Olajengbesi and his other associates. The aides were released on Monday to their lawyers after the Department of State Security (DSS), had earlier refused to comply with […]
Continue ReadingEven on the face of the sharp criticisms trailing the nation’s increasing debt profile, the Nigerian Government on Monday says it is borrowing “sensibly and responsibly.” Zainab Ahmed, Nigerian Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, said this at a press conference in Abuja. At the briefing, she was joined by the Minister of Information […]
Continue ReadingNigerian government has disclosed that 31 inmates have been released from the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Kano. The disclosure was contained in a statement by Dr. Umar Gwandu, Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. According to the statement issued on Sunday, the […]
Continue ReadingSome gunmen in separate attacks have killed three persons, including a pilot, in two local government areas of Kaduna North and Kajuru, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Captain Abdukkarim Bala Na’Allah, the pilot, said to be the eldest son of Senator Bala Na’Allah, was killed by the hoodlums in his Malali (GRA) residence in Kaduna North Local […]
Continue ReadingVanguard News Nigeria interviewed General Isola Williams (rtd) over the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) killing two officers and kidnapping one, the decadence in the Nigerian army of today, the retired Commodore Olawunmi’s revelations, the late General Azazi’s warning on Boko Haram men in government, the sponsors of Boko Haram and other insurgencies, […]
Continue Reading26-year-old student of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), has reportedly committed suicide. Elijah Jude Anuoluwapo is said to have consumed illicit drug substances. According to reports, the 400 Level student of English Language died on Thursday morning, August 26, at the hospital where he was rushed to by his colleagues for medical attention. This is said […]
Continue ReadingTinsel star and veteran actor, Victor Olaotan is dead. Olaotan who had been bedridden for five years after being involved in a ghastly accident which occurred at Apple Junction, in Festac, Lagos while he was driving to movie set, died at the age of 69. His wife, Julia Olaotan confirmed his death, saying she is grateful that he can […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has released a statement denying declaring former Nigerian Navy Commodore, Kunle Olawunmi, wanted for the tell-it-all interview he granted to Channels TV on how some highly placed Nigerians implicated as sponsors of Boko Haram are now state governors, senators and even working with Buhari in the Aso Rock. Sahara Reporters had […]
Continue ReadingReports just came in that the music legend, Sir Victor Uwaifo, M.O.N, has passed away. Sir Victor Efosa Uwaifo born in Benin City , Edo State, Nigeria on the 1st of March 1941 died at the age of 80, after a brief illness. He was popularly known by his stage name ‘Guitar Boy’ which he […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Ladeji Kelvin Babatunde. He was nabbed after allegedly obtaining over N38,000,000 from suspected internet fraudsters. Babatunde had boasted that he would prevent their arrest by the commission. An EFCC statement on Facebook said the defendant posed as an operative to perpetrate the act. “A four-bedroom uncompleted […]
Continue ReadingAnita Okoye, the elegant wife of Nigerian star singer, Paul Okoye alias Rude Boy of the ex-PSquare music, has shared news of what seems to be a major positive career update on social media amid her divorce rumours. In a recent post on her Instagram page, Anita announced that she has bagged a new opportunity. […]
Continue ReadingChristian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has raised an alarm on the alleged persecution Christians in the country are being subjected to. CAN’s Assistant General Secretary and Chairman of CAN’s anniversary celebration committee, Elder Biodun Sanyaolu who spoke at the association’s 45th anniversary in Abuja, alleged that there are attempts to hijack its leadership and destabilise the association. […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Indigenous Nationalities Alliance for Self-Determination (NINAS) has asked the governors in southern Nigeria to unanimously reject the recently assented Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) by the President, Muhammadu Buhari, or face never-seen-before mass action. The alliance, in a statement titled: ‘Governors in the Southern Region that welcome FG’s Grazing Reserves Should Prepare For a Never-Seen-Before […]
Continue ReadingRemains of Mohammed Fawehinmi, son of the renowned Human Rights activist, Gani Fawehinmi, were finally laid to rest today Friday, August 27, beside his father and grandmother at the family’s country home in Ondo town in Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State. Funeral service attracted dignitaries and human rights activists across the country […]
Continue ReadingDominic Ssemwogerere, a 29-year-old Ugandan man, has died in a road accident two days after his wedding. The young man, Ssemwogerere, from Masaka town in Southern Uganda, and his wife, Josephine Namunju, tied the knot on Saturday, August 21 after their introduction ceremony held on Thursday. The following day, Sunday, August 22, he was involved […]
Continue ReadingPlaywright and Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka has called on the government of the Republic of Benin to release Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, to continue his journey. Speaking with journalists in Lagos on Friday during an interactive session titled, “Sanctions on the loose: Chasing the gnat with a sledgehammer,” […]
Continue ReadingRemains of the beautiful and veteran Nigerian actress, Rachael Oniga, has been laid to rest in a private cemetery in Lagos. She died on July 30 from a heart-related disease. See more photos of the ceremony below:
Continue ReadingNollywood star actor and chairman of the Board of Trustees, Actors Guild of Nigeria, Prince Ifeanyi Dike, has passed away. He died in Lagos on Friday, August 27. Reports say, he had been battling with a kidney-related complication since 2011 and that he underwent a successful kidney transplant in India but the ailment now relapsed. […]
Continue Reading46-year-old Nigerian man, Patrick Markson, has committed suicide after allegedly killing his wife, Hannah, 35, in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The incident occurred at Odede Street, Tombia-Amassoma Road, Yenagoa, the state capital, in the early hours of Thursday, August 26. According to witnesses, the man said to be a staff of the Yenagoa Local Government, reportedly […]
Continue ReadingService of songs for the veteran actress, late Rachael Oniga, was held at the Catholic Church of Resurrection, Magodo, Lagos state on Thursday August 26. Rachael Oniga died on July 31 from heart-related issues. Her remains will be buried on August 27 at a cemetery yet to be disclosed by the family. See more photos […]
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