If unemployment persists, another protest looms ―Nigerian Senate president warns

President of Nigerian Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has warned that another protest looms in the country if political office holders and policymakers continue to pay lip service to the issues of unemployment. Ahmad gave the warning when the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Sabo Nanono, led top officials of his ministry to defend its […]

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Sanwo-Olu submits bill to repeal Lagos Governor, Deputy’s Pension Law 2007

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has initiated a plan to stop the payment of pension to former governors of Lagos state and their deputies. Senior special assistant to the governor on new media, Jubril Gawat confirmed the development on Twitter and also revealed that the Lagos state Governor made this known in  a bill […]

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Man files private criminal complaint in court against Pastor Adeyemi, 49 leaders of #EndSARS protests

A Nigerian man has filed a private criminal complaint in an Abuja Chief Magistrate court against Pastor Adeyemi and 49 leaders of #EndSARS protests. Many of the 49 #EndSARS protests leaders are A-list singers and celebrities. At least 50 people are facing his privately filed criminal complaint for their involvement in the End SARS protests. […]

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CBN defends Arabic inscriptions on naira notes, tells court it doesn’t threaten Nigeria’s secular status

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that the Arabic inscriptions on some naira notes does not in any way threaten the secular status of the country. The apex bank stated this in a countersuit filed before the Federal High Court in Lagos. A Nigerian lawyer, Malcolm Omirhobo, had approached the court for an […]

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How pretty celeb dreamt of her death before her fatal Rolls Royce crash with flamboyant Genius Ginimbi (Video, Photos)

Video vixen, Zimbabwean socialite and fitness bunny, Michelle Amuli popularly known as Mimie Moana who died in the fatal Rolls Royce crash alongside flamboyant businessman Genius ‘Ginimbi’ Kadungure and two others, narrated a scary dream about her death in a video making rounds on social media. The auto crash which also claimed the lives of two […]

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Woman bites off man’s pen*s during sexual assault and alleged robbery (Photos)

A woman who bit off a man’s penis during a forced sex act and an armed robbery has spoken out about the bizarre incident. 24-year-old Justina Donker, was allegedly being robbed by a man when he also demanded that she carried out a sex act on him. Justina, from Ghana, obliged, then managed to bite […]

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Trump terminates his defense secretary’s appointment

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he had “terminated” Defense Secretary Mark Esper’s appointment, appearing to use his final months in office after his election defeat to settle scores within his administration. Trump split with Esper over a range of issues and was particularly angered by Esper’s public opposition to Trump’s threats to […]

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6 Nigerians sentenced to prison in UAE for wiring $782,000 to Boko Haram, Nigerian govt official indicted

A Federal Court of Appeal sitting in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has convicted six Nigerians over alleged funding of Boko Haram, a terrorist group operating mostly in Nigeria for about 10 years now. Their conviction was upheld by the appellate court after they lost an earlier appeal at a lower court. […]

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#EndSARS campaigner arrested in Lagos, moved to Abuja

Nigeria Police Force has transferred a campaigner of the #EndSARS movement, Eromosele Adene, from Lagos Police command to Abuja for organising a protest on Saturday. According to Punch, his sister, Onomene Adene, said on Monday that the move was done because Lagos is the epicentre of the protests and her brother’s detention could spark a […]

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Petrol scarcity may hit Nigeria, as oil workers down tools

In the coming days, Nigeria may face the scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, as oil workers have been ordered to down tools nationwide. Oil workers under the aegis of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) were ordered by the association to vacate their duty posts. According to […]

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Fire guts former Oyo gov’s wife’s Supermarket in Ibadan (Video)

Grandex Supermarket store in Bodija, Ibadan, Nigeria, owned by Florence, wife of late former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi was gutted by fire on Sunday afternoon. The supermarket known as Grandex Stores located at Bodija, Ibadan, was said to be on fire at about 3:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, as a result of an electrical […]

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Gunmen kidnap two PhD students in Nigeria, kill NSCDC operative and a vigilante

An operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) died during an attack on a residential building by gunmen in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, Nigeria. Recall that gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Thursday November 5,  stormed a residence in Mbamba, a community on the outskirts of Yola town and abducted two persons […]

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Welcome back America, many world leaders say as they congratulate Biden and Harris

Although U.S. President Donald Trump wasn’t conceding defeat, world leaders swiftly congratulated Joe Biden for his election victory Saturday and expressed hope that the new White House will prioritize the fight against climate change. Relief was a common theme expressed in many parts of the world to the news that Trump’s reelection bid failed. “Welcome […]

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Actress Rahama Sadau to appear before a sharia court in Nigeria over backless gown (Photos)

Actress Rahama Sadau will be appearing in a sharia court in Kaduna, Nigeria over allegations of blasphemy levelled against her after she shared backless gown (racy) she wore photos on social media. We reported earlier that Rahama Sadau is allegedly under police investigation after the racy photos she shared triggered blasphemous comments. It was gathered […]

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Socialite ‌Genius dies in fatal Rolls Royce accident (Graphic Photos, Video)

Socialite and businessman, Genius ‘Ginimbi’ Kadungure, a Zimbabwean died in the early hours of Sunday November 8, following a fatal accident he was involved in along Borrowdale Road in Harare, the country’s capital city. Ginimbi was reportedly speeding down Borrowdale Road when he got involved in a head-on collision with an oncoming Honda Fit. He […]

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Comedian who says US Vice President-elect is not a role model for girls, gets sharp reactions

United States comedian, Terrence K. Williams, who is a firm supporter of the current president, Donald Trump, has been called out for claiming US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris slept her way to the top. The actor said the Vice President-elect is not a role model for girls and further accused her of using President-elect Joe […]

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Nigerian actress, Rahama Sadau allegedly invited by Police for wearing backless gown (Photos)

Actress Rahama Sadau is allegedly under police investigation following the racy photos she shared was said to have triggered blasphemous comments. Daily Nigerian reported that the investigation is linked to the blasphemous comment on the Holy Prophet Mohammed the racy photos incited. It was further learnt that the actress shelved a family trip to Dubai […]

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#EndSARS protesters arraigned, remanded in prison custody (Photos)

A magistrate court sitting in Abuja, Nigeria, has reportedly ordered the remand of five persons who participated in the #ENDSARS protest in front of the National Assembly in Abuja on Friday, November 6, at a correctional center. Recall that on Friday, Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, shared videos online claiming that he and some […]

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Joe Biden is President-elect of the United States

The Democratic Party candidate, Mr. Joe Biden has been declared president-elect of the United States. He will be the 46th president of the United states. This arises from the result of the presidential election in Pennsylvania State which raised his electoral college votes to 273. He is currently leading in Arizona, Georgia and Nevada. If […]

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Court freezes #EndSARS promoters’ bank accounts in Nigeria

Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Nigeria has granted the Central Bank of Nigeria’s request to freeze the accounts of 19 individuals and a public affairs company linked to the #EndSARS protests and its promoters. The request, granted by Justice Ahmed Mohammed, was filed by the CBN on October 20. The suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1384/2020 listed […]

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