Foremost radio host, Dan Foster, reported dead

Nigerian-based foremost American radio presenter, Dan Foster has been reported dead. Details of his death remain sketchy as of the time of filing this report although some reports are linking his demise to coronavirus complications. In 2014, there were reports that the radio presenter revealed that he was considering quitting his job at Inspiration FM, […]

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APC crisis deepens as Victor Giadom announces self as national chair, nullifies screening & appeal committee reports

The crisis in the All Progressive Congress (APC) deepens, as the Deputy National Secretary of the party, Victor Giadom, on Wednesday, nullified the disqualification of Governor Godwin Obaseki from participating in the party’s governorship election in Edo State. Gaidom said this at a media briefing at the party’s National Secretariat, where he also announced himself […]

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Youths protest in Katsina over insecurity, wanton killings

Youths in Katsina State, Nigeria, on Tuesday hit the streets to protest the renewed insecurity in the state. The youths, who staged the protest under a group, Collation of Northern Groups, said they were annoyed over renewed attacks by bandits in the state and in Northern Nigeria. They called on the state government and the […]

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Ajimobi to serve as APC Acting National Chairman

The ruling All Progressives Congress has appointed an acting national chairman after the Court of Appeal in Abuja upheld the suspension of Adams Oshiomhole. National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress has received the news indicating the Appeal Court has upheld the suspension of the Party’s National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole by an […]

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Top AIT newscaster, Nkiruka Udom, has passed away

A top newscaster with the Africa Independent Television (AIT), Nkiruka Udom, has passed away. According to reports, Nkiruka died on Sunday night at a private hospital in Lagos after an unsuccessful surgery. Until her death, she was a major newscaster and entertainment correspondence with the popular Television Station. Africa Independent Television (AIT) where she worked […]

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US Supreme Court upholds LGBT rights at work

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that employers who fire workers for being gay or transgender are breaching the country’s civil rights laws. In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court said federal law, which prohibits discrimination based on sex, should be understood to include sexual orientation and gender identity. The ruling is a major […]

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Court of Appeal upholds Oshiomhole’s suspension as APC chair

Nigeria’s Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has reinstated the suspension of Adams Oshiomhole as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). A three-man panel of the Court of Appeal has affirmed the suspension of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed […]

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Obaseki’s deputy, Philip Shaibu, also dumps APC

The Deputy Governor of Edo state, Mr Philip Shaibu, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Shaibu announced his decision on Tuesday at a press briefing. The development came hours after Governor Godwin Obaseki announced his exit from the APC. There is every indication that he and his boss, Mr Godwin Obaseki may be […]

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After missing in Florida, young Nigerian woman found dead (Photos)

A Nigerian woman who went missing days ago in Florida, United States of America after tweeting about being sexually assaulted, has been found dead. 19-year-old Oluwatoyin Salau was last seen in a CCTV footage on June 10 at about 7:03 pm at Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida, United States. Friends and loved ones took to Twitter, […]

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Ex-police officer berates killing of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta

An ex-police officer has said that police could have handled the Rayshard Brooks case differently without getting to the point of killing him. She narrated how she handled a similar incident when she was a police officer. Brooks, 27, died after he was shot twice in the back on Friday, June 12, outside an Atlanta’s Wendy’s, […]

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Court martial dismisses Maj. Gen. Otiki with ‘disgrace and dishonour’ for theft

The former General Officer Commanding 8 division, Sokoto, Nigeria, Major General Hakeem Otiki has been dismissed from service with ‘disgrace and dishonour’ after being found guilty of N400m theft by a Nigerian army court martial which tried him. The army court martial which found the former general officer commanding (GOC) guilty of all the five-count charge against […]

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At last, Gov Obaseki leaves APC

Governor of Edo State, Nigeria, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has formally announced his decision to resign his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress. Obaseki, who was disqualified from contesting the party’s governorship primary election slated for June 22, announced the decision to State House correspondents after meeting with the President, Muhammadu Buhari, at the Presidential […]

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Man allegedly beats wife to coma, threatens to do it again when she is up

A man has allegedly beaten his wife to a coma and boasted that he will continue the beating when she regains consciousness. The man, identified as Egwu Francis Emmanuel, allegedly beat Mrs Ezinne Egwu in Amachara Village, Ebonyi State, till she became unconscious. An eye witness claims the man is in the habit of beating […]

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Ex-Oyo Gov, Abiola Ajimobi reportedly in critical condition from coronavirus

The immediate past governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi is reportedly in a critical condition over Coronavirus complications. Abiola Ajimobi is reportedly battling the novel virus in a hospital in Lagos, according to Sahara Reporters. The publication adds that he’s in critical condition. Ajimobi was said to have been rushed to a hospital weeks ago […]

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New Onimesi of Imesi-Ekiti, Oba Festus Olatunde, gets staff of office

The new Onimesi of Imesi-Ekiti, Oba Festus Olatunji Olatunde, on Monday received his instrument of appointment and staff of office from Ekiti state governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi. As Fayemi handed the new monarch his staff of office at a brief ceremony, the governor called for concerted efforts to battle COVID-19 to a standstill. Represented by […]

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Two undergraduate lovers found dead inside apartment in Nigeria (Graphic photos)

A man and his girlfriend who are said to be undergraduates of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, have reportedly died during a sex romp.The two students, who died on Sunday, were identified as Cynthia Obieshi and Samuel Osuji. The police spokesperson in the state, Orlando Okeokwu, said the corpses of the deceased had […]

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One of the suspected killers of UI pregnant student arrested

One suspect connected with the killing of the 29-year old pregnant student of the University of Ibadan has been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command. The student, Azeezat Shomuyiwa, was murdered in Ijefun, Akinyele area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, last week. She was found dead in her home with injuries showing that […]

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