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Former Nigerian Senator who represented Kogi Central at the National Assembly, Dino Melaye, has condemned all past and present political office holders in Nigeria, including himself, adding that “the God of the poor” will judge them all for how they’ve handled Nigeria’s resources. He said this in reaction to the level of hunger Nigerians have […]
Continue ReadingNigerian singer, BmBabby is mourning her brother who died after doctors allegedly refused to treat him due to fear of COVID-19. In a video she posted online, the devastated singer who couldn’t hold back tears, said she tried to get her sick brother treated but doctors and other medical personnel they met, refused to attend to […]
Continue ReadingAn Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Atiku Nagodi has died in Kano State, Nigeria. It was gathered that Nagodi, 54, who was the squadron commander, 9 police mobile force, Kano, died on Monday, May 4, after a protracted illness at his residence. Kano Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa confirmed Nagodi’s death and […]
Continue ReadingThe agile and star Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie and her hubby, Prince Odi Okojie, have welcomed their fourth child, a baby girl. The Nollywood actress gave birth to their baby at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Maryland, USA on Monday, May 4. Recall that a few weeks ago, there were reports […]
Continue ReadingA Union Bank staff has died from Coronavirus complications as confirmed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Bank, Emeka Emuwa. In an internal memo made public on Monday May 4, it was gathered that the bank staff died while on treatment for Coronavirus at the Infectious Disease Center in Yaba, Lagos. The bank staff was working […]
Continue ReadingNigerian government has been ordered to pay N1mllion damages to a Lagos based lawyer Olukoya Ogungbeje, for using the police to disrupt August 5, 2019 #RevolutionNow protest. The lawyer had sued the Federal Government for N500m, for using security operatives to tear-gas him and other protesters. In the affidavit, which he filed in support of […]
Continue ReadingThere seems to be trouble in paradise right now for Big Brother Naija’s Jackye Madu and her longtime boyfriend Lami Kosemani. The tech expert has publicly tendered a heartfelt apology on his Instagram page, asking his girlfriend to forgive him once again. He went on to beg his followers to go ahead and plead on […]
Continue ReadingNigerian government has received $311,797,866.11, the third tranche of the former head of state, late General Sani Abacha loot, from the United States and the Bailiwick of Jersey. The federal Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami SAN, disclosed this in a statement released today May 4 by his Special Assistant on Media and […]
Continue ReadingHis Eminence, Rev. Matthew Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Nigeria, has handed over a 30-room hotel to the Sokoto State Government as an isolation centre for suspected coronavirus patients in the state. Announcing via Twitter on Monday afternoon, the Sokoto State Ministry of Health, said Bishop Kukah acted on behalf of the Catholic Diocese […]
Continue Reading82.9 million Nigerians are currently living in poverty in Nigeria. This is according to the 2019 Poverty & Inequality in Nigeria report released by the National Bureau of Statistics today May 4. This figure represents 40.09% of the total population. According to the report published on Twitter by Dr Yemi Kale, Statistician General of the Federation […]
Continue Reading170 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Nigeria, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 2,558 at the moment. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known through its Twitter handle on Sunday. NCDC also said fatalities from coronavirus-related complications have increased to 87 in the country. It […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday arraigned a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Turaki was arraigned alongside his former Special Assistant, Sampson Okpetu, and two firms- Samtee Essentials Limited and Pasco Investment Limited – for corruption […]
Continue ReadingThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks not to sack any cadre of staff under any guise. Nigeria’s apex bank took the decision after a special meeting of the Bankers’ committee held on Saturday to review the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Nigerian banking industry. A statement signed by CBN […]
Continue ReadingNigerian music director and producer, Clarence Peters, has been arrested and detained by the Lagos state police command over the sudden death of dancer and video vixen, Kodak. On April 30, Nigerians woke up to the sad news of the demise of Kodak. Reports had it that she was electrocuted while charging her phone at Clarence’s apartment in […]
Continue ReadingUniversity of Lagos (UNILAG), on Sunday, has asked workers not to resume until it puts in place a phased timetable for resumption. A statement signed by the institution’s registrar, Mr. Oladejo Azeez, noted that only workers on essential duties were expected at work. The statement reads: “The Management of the University of Lagos at its […]
Continue ReadingTerca Muigai, the daughter of Kenyan billionaire and Keroche Breweries Chairman. Joseph Karanja, died on Saturday, May 2, following a tragic accident. Terca was until her death, the Strategy and Innovation Director at Keroche Breweries. Keroche Breweries announced her death in a press statement. “As we begin preparation for her final sendoff we ask for […]
Continue ReadingAbductors who kidnapped the twin children of a popular Ibadan-based Muslim cleric, Sheik Taofeeq Akeugbagold, have released them after eight days in captivity. The Sheikh announced the release of his children via his Facebook page on Sunday morning. “ALHAMDULILLAH! AT 5.30 AM OF SUNDAY 3RD MAY, MY ABDUCTED TWIN KIDS ARE RELEASED TO ME BESIDE […]
Continue ReadingIt is a sad news that the coronavirus pandemic has claimed the life of yet another Nigerian in the United Kindom (UK). An Immigration lawyer in the UK, Titi Adeyemo, died of the dreaded viral disease on Friday May 1. Her friend and Nigerian motivational speaker, Dayo Olomu, announced her passing on his Facebook page. […]
Continue ReadingA Nigerian lady, Adetomisin, who said she was trafficked from Nigeria to Oman, has called on Nigerians to assist her in coming back home as she is stuck where she is in Oman. In a viral video, Adetomisin who spoke in Yoruba, said she contacted an agent who promised to secure a job for her […]
Continue ReadingA pregnant cashier at the Ketu/Ikorodu Road branch of Access Bank Plc reportedly affected by the bank’s mass retrenchment of staff, collapsed on Saturday after hearing of her lay off, according to SaharaReporters. The cashier simply identified as Taiwo, is said to be about three months pregnant. The bank had announced plans to sack its […]
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