Former SGF, Babachir Lawal’s accounts frozen by EFCC

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen some of the  bank accounts belonging to companies linked to the immediate past Secretary to Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. A detective at the EFCC told newsmen that the account of Rholavision Engineering Limited, at Ecobank with number 182001809 which was incorporated by the former SGF […]

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Watch controversial Tanzanian ‘prophet’ dancing, kissing and drinking beer with his female church members (Video)

After the news hit the social media, we now bring you the video of the controversial Tanzania ‘prophet’ Nabii Tito dancing, kissing and drinking beer with his female congregation. Controversial self-acclaimed Tanzanian Prophet, Nabii Tito is currently behind bars after he was arrested for illicit behaviors and blackmailing his followers using the Bible. According to the […]

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Young lady raped and murdered in her hair salon (Photos)

The body of a hairstylist, Fatou Loum, was found in her salon at Kololi, Gambia, on January 24. According to online report, the young lady was raped and murdered inside her salon. Her legs and hands were tied together with pieces of clothes Spokesperson for the Gambia Police, who confirmed the incident said no arrest […]

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72-year-old Nigerian man hospitalised after zip-tied for 8 hours aboard Emirates flight (Photos)

An elderly Nigerian man was hospitalized after being restrained on a Chicago-bound Emirates flight from Dubai. According to the airline, David Okesone, 72, was restrained when he became unruly mid-flight on Tuesday, January 23 When the passenger jet landed in Chicago, the man identified as David Okesone, was handed over to authorities and taken by […]

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Nigerian President signs 8 new Bills into law

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, today, January 26, assented to the National Senior Citizens Centre Act, 2018, and seven others. The other bills signed into law are: “the Legislative Houses (Power and Privileges), 2018; National Institute of Legislative Studies (Amendment) Act, 2018, and The Rail Loan (International Bank) (Repeal) Act, 2018, and Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement […]

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Obasanjo’s touted ‘Coalition for Nigeria (CN)’ movement for launch Jan 31

A movement, ‘Coalition for Nigeria (CN)’ touted by former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo in his recent statement, is expected to be launched on January 31. Ex-President Obasanjo had in the statement advised President Buhari against running in the next Presidential election and announced plans to join hands with a movement ‘Coalition for Nigeria (CN)’ to tackle the ruling All Progressive […]

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Buhari insulted Nigerians in his response to Obasanjo’s statement – Junaid Muhammed

A consistent critic of this government and Second Republic lawmaker, Dr. Junaid Muhammed, has noted again that the response by Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s statement did not account for corruption in the current administration. Dr. Muhammed described the response as “uncharitable and an insult to the collective intelligence of Nigerians.” According […]

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Suspected herdsmen attack Teachers in Ogun State, Nigeria (Photos)

According to social media reports, suspected Fulani herdsmen allegedly attacked some teachers in Ogun State. This info was shared by Facebook user, Ayannuga Yinka Olufemi. See the story below: He wrote: “THESE ARE TEACHERS ATACKED ALONG EWEKORO ROAD YESTERDAY BY FULANI DARAN DARAN , LYING CRITICALLY IN THE HOSPITAL NOW”  

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Are You Worshipping God or your Pastor?, By Tony Ogunlowo

A worrying new trend is emerging whereby people are beginning to see their pastors as Gods and literally worship them. Pastors come in all shapes and sizes these days, from the stark illiterate to the highly intelligent, all professing to have an in-depth knowledge of the Bible and Christianity and preach what they know to […]

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Ambode’s Special Adviser on Sports, Deji Tinubu Slumps, Dies

Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Sports, Mr Deji Tinubu, died suddenly this (Thursday) evening. He is the younger brother of Wale Tinubu, Oando CEO.He slumped while taking part in football at the ongoing retreat/meeting organised by the Lagos State Government for members of its State Executive Council and top functionaries in Epe. Deji […]

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90-year-old grandma begins primary school in Africa (Photos)

90-year-old grandma, Priscilla Sitienei, who hails from Eldoret, Uasin Gishu county, has not given up on education, as she has enrolled in a primary school in Kenya. Priscilla chose to attend school simply because she had an eagerness to read the Bible and learn how to send an SMS on her phone, Tuko.co.ke states. The […]

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Nigerian pastor arrested in Zambia for alleged drug trafficking

42-year-old Nigerian prophet, Isaac Amata has been arrested by the Zambian security agencies for allegedly trafficking 26.29 kilograms of ephedrine, a medication and stimulant drug. Spokesperson of the country’s Drug Enforcement Commission, Theres, Katonga told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday. Prophet Amata was reported to have predicted that President Edgar Lungu will win Zambia’s 2016 […]

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Husband beats, inflicts injury on wife for her inability to have more children (Photos)

A Nigerian lady has cried out on social media after her husband mercilessly beat her up allegedly because she couldn’t give him more children. According to the story shared yesterday by Human Rights lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye, the lady has also been sent out of her matrimonial home with her only child, a 13-year-old son. See […]

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Desperation for power will not let Buhari accept Obasanjo’s advice – Tanko Yakasai

91-year-old Tanko Yakasai, has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari’s desperation for power would not allow him listen to voice of reason at this critical period. Yakasai, who voiced out his feelings on Chief Olusegun Obasanjo’s open letter to President Buhari, noted that Obasanjo had spoken the mind of Nigerians. In a statement, Yakasai said, “Obasanjo’s letter was an […]

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El-Rufai committee on restructuring submits report and recommendation to APC

The Nasir El Rufai-led committee set up by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to look into the issue of how to restructure Nigeria especially on True Federalism has submitted its reports to the National Working Committee of the APC, on Thursday. The committee in its reports called for more devolution of powers to the states. […]

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Aisha, Obasanjo and Buhari’s Burden, By Olusegun Adeniyi

Conventional wisdom teaches that when you get to a situation where your friends and enemies are singing from the same page on issues affecting you, it is time to reflect on what you are doing wrong. Against the background of a groundswell of disaffection to his stewardship and the yet-to-be declared aspiration for a second […]

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