16,000 persons living with HIV and AIDS in Edo state, Nigeria

Dr Marietu Binkola, Project Manager, Edo State Agency for the Control of HIV and AIDs (EDO-SACA), on Sunday said 16,000 people in the state were living with HIV virus. Binkola made this known at a forum to mark the 2016 International Aids Candle Light Memorial held in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of the […]

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Saraki’s wife, Toyin, seeks protection for women, girls in IDP camps

Wife of the Senate President, Toyin Saraki, has called on the Federal Government through its relevant agencies to ensure the protection of women and girls in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps against gender based violence. Mrs Saraki, who is also the President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), according to a statement from WBFA, spoke […]

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Revealed: How CIA tip-off led to Nelson Mandela’s arrest of 1962

Nelson Mandela’s arrest in 1962 came as a result of a tip-off from an agent of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), a report says. The revelations, made in the Sunday Times newspaper, are based on an interview with ex-CIA agent Donald Rickard shortly before he died. Mr Mandela served 27 years in jail for […]

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Britain warns Nigerian govt over Niger Delta, says military confrontation could end in “disaster”

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari needs to address grievances in the Delta region where militants have been blowing up oil pipelines in a conflict that has become a “major concern,” a senior British official said on Saturday. The swamps of the southern Delta have been hit by a series of attacks on pipelines and other oil […]

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‘Why I requested for N13million travel loan’ -Lai Mohammed

The Nigerian Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has explained his request for a N13.12 million loan from the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, meant for logistics for an official assignment to China. In a statement signed by the Director, Public Relations and Protocol in the Ministry, Peter Dama, Lai Mohammed said‎ the letter […]

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After years of emotional & bumpy search, singer Keyshia Cole finally finds her biological father

R&B songstress Keyshia Cole, Friday May 13, announced on Instagram that she has finally found her father after 34 years of searching. The 34-year-old Grammy Award winning singer revealed that she took a paternity test which confirmed boxing trainer Virgil Hunter is her biological father and that she is currently spending time with him in […]

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32-year-old Nigerian medical doctor, Foyekemi Adeyemo Ikyaator, opens her own Emergency Room in Houston, TX

32-year-old Nigerian, Dr. Foyekemi Adeyemo Ikyaator is the emergency room physician and Medical Director of Life SaversER located in Houston, Texas. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. The Nigerian native was practically raised in the States and groomed to care for the physical well being of people. No […]

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Body of missing Nigerian medical student, Ambrose Monye found in Lake Michigan (Photos)

A body pulled out of Lake Michigan near Promontory Point Park on Sunday, May 8, has been identified as a medical student who had been missing for more than two weeks. 28-year-old Ambrose Monye was a fourth-year medical student at the University of Guadalajara in Mexico and was on a two-year rotation at Jackson Park […]

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Press Release from the office of the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on fuel pricing debate

Fellow Citizens: I have read the various observations about the fuel pricing regime and the attendant issues generated. All certainly have strong points. The most important issue of course is how to shield the poor from the worst effects of the policy.  I will hopefully address that in another note. Permit me an explanation of […]

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One reported dead as a new deadly disease known as SJS surfaces in Nigeria

A new deadly disease known as Stephen Johnson Syndrome (SJS), an unusual allergic reaction, has surfaced in Nigeria, according to the Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole. According to Adewole, the disease has killed one person, while another is being treated at the National Hospital Abuja. The health minister announced the emergence of the new disease […]

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Should he press himself against her tightly like this in public even if they are partners? (Photo)

Ha ha, this should not be in a public place even if they are lovers. See how he pressed against her butt! Things like this were very common among standing passengers in Lagos Molue buses because of overloading or when the driver changes the vehicle gear or presses the brake. Seeing it like this in […]

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Asisat Oshoala’s Arsenal Ladies win English women FA Cup title

Nigeria international, Asisat Oshoala starred for Arsenal Ladies in their 1-0 win over Chelsea to English Women FA Cup title. Oshoala started the encounter and was a delight to watch against fellow Nigerian born England international Eniola Aluko and came close twice as Danielle Carter’s brilliant srike handed victory to Pedro Martinez Losa’s ladies at […]

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See the gargantuan amount of natural hair on father & daughter which set the internet on fire (Photos)

Gentlemen and ladies, meet dad and daughter – Benny Harlem and Jaxyn with their massive virgin hair. The photos of their beautiful large natural hair have gone viral on social media with many people saying they want all of it. Harlem is an artist from New York City and has the strongest bond with his child. […]

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Jonathan, former governors absent at PDP South-south congress

Ex-Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan was absent at the South-south zonal congress of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), held at Obi Wali Convention Centre, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He also did not send a representative or goodwill message. Similarly, two former governors from the zone: Emmanuel Uduaghan (Delta State) and Senator Liyel Imoke (Cross River State), […]

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Alleged wife-killer, Lekan Shonde, abandoned to his fate by his family

Lekan Shonde, 44, who is alleged to have killed his wife, Ronke Bewaji Shonde, now appears to have been abandoned by his family and friends to his fate. Lekan is in the custody of the police at the Panti headquarters of the State Criminal Inves­tigation Department of the Lagos State Police Command. Sunday Sun gathered from […]

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1,000 Nigerian military personnel are being trained by UK for counter-insurgency operations

The UK says it has approved 40 million pounds (about N14 billion) to assist Nigeria in the fight against insurgency. Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja on arrival for the one day Regional Security Summit. A statement issued by the British High Commission, quoted Hammond as reiterating the UK’s continued support […]

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Wanted Boko Haram kingpin nabbed by troops inside Sambisa forest

In continuation of operation crackdown deep inside Sambisa forest, troops have arrested one of the declared wanted Boko Haram terrorists leaders, and also conducted patrols and clearance operations within the theatre of operations. Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, disclosed this today in a statement. Giving an update on the counter-terrorism war, […]

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