Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi and his new Olori step out together for an event (Photos)

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi and his new Olori, Wuraola Zynab Otiti stepped out today for the very first time since their Wedding & Thanksgiving ceremony. The Royal Couple attended the first matriculation ceremony of the Kings University, Ode-Omu, Osun state. See more photos below. Media Aide to the Governor of Osun, @MrAfobaje […]

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Senators Oduah, Bruce dissociate themselves from other Senators over gender equality bill

Senators Stella Oduah and Ben Murray-Bruce have both dissociated themselves from the actions of their colleagues over the gender equality bill, that was rejected on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday. Both senators through separate means expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of Senators who shot down the bill, and assured that they would give […]

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See the incredible health benefits of arguing with your partner

Could arguments actually be good for your health? That seems to be the case, as there are health benefits of arguing with your partner. The idea is pretty simple, and applies to just about every relationship in our lives: our bosses, co-workers, significant others, or our children. If we’re taking action to avoid confrontation with […]

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Death rumour forces DSS to parade detained Ekiti House of Assembly member

In a reaction to rumours of the death of a member of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, the Department of State Security Service, DSS, Thursday, paraded Hon. Akanni Afolabi before journalists in Abuja. The House member, who represents Efon constituency, has been detained by the DSS after the invasion of the House of Assembly complex […]

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Instead of opening his defence, Olisa Metuh wants case transferred to another judge

According to Daily Sun, the trial of Chief Olisa Metuh was yesterday stalled following a petition by a lawyer representing the spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Chief Judge of Federal High Court demanding the replacement of Okon Abang as the trial judge in the corruption case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]

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As herdsmen strike in Agatu land, blood flows again

No fewer than seven persons have been confirmed killed in Buruku Local Government area of Benue State after suspected Fulani herdsmen invaded the area in the early hours of yesterday. Daily Sun gathered that the invaders had stormed some villages at about 1:30am Thursday and started shooting sporadically at the people, a development which made […]

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Nollywood star actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima back in prison as Court of Appeal adjourns her bail application

Embattled star actress Ibinabo Fiberesima, who was convicted by the Court of Appeal in Lagos on March 11, was yesterday unable to secure bail from the Court due to incompetent application. The three man-panel, presided over by Justice UI Ndukwe-Anyanwu, said that the appellant failed to attach copies of the judgment that was delivered by […]

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Nigerian Senate passes Bill to increase FCT High court judges from 37 to 75

The Senate on Thursday passed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Act (Amendment) Bill 2016, to increase the number of judges in the High Court of the FCT from 37 to 75. The passage followed a clause by clause consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters on the […]

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APC insensitivity and the rest of us, By Jide Oluwajuyitan

The recent outing by Segun Oni, Obasanjo’s surrogate who was removed  by the judiciary after 42 months as governor of Ekiti state, as APC Acting National Chairman, was not only a demonstration of APC’s insensitivity to its supporters but also an assault on the sensibilities of Nigerians that not too long ago, watched in shock […]

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How do you Africans live with giraffes and lions? American man asks Zimbabwean woman

On Tuesday, March 15, a Zimbabwean human rights lawyer & General Secretary, World YWCA, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda was at a hotel reception in the U.S when a man asked her the ignorant questions. For over twenty years, Mrs Gumbonzvanda (pictured with Hollywood actress, Ashley Judd) has been working on issues of women and children’s human rights […]

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19-year-old secondary school leaver bags 37 years imprisonment for duping American of $40m

Justice Lateef Lawal Akapo of a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja on Wednesday convicted a 19-year-old secondary school leaver, Tobechukwu Igbokwe, and sentenced him to 37 years imprisonment for defrauding an American, a sum of $40 million. The convict was arraigned before the court on a 12-count charge bordering on forgery, conspiracy and obtaining […]

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Woman’s ex-lover sets fire on her house for ending their relationship, kills 7 members of her family (Photos)

Heartbreaking scenes unfolded in Koster, the North West farming town of Reagile, South Africa as the coffins of Mojaki Elizabeth Mwale, 74, Christina Sepinki Mwale, 36, Abram Mwale 15, Samantha Mwale, 12, Refilwe Mwale 10, Ofentse Mwale 8 and Precious Mwale, 3, were lowered into their graves in a mass funeral on Tuesday, March 15. […]

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Muslim Students protest at the University of Lagos (Photos)

Unilag Muslim students Organisation on Wednesday protested at the Dean of Students Affairs Office, at the University of Lagos. Their group was reportedly dissolved by the school management and an official named Mr. Musa, was put in charge to oversee any further duty associated with the group. The students are protesting because they want the school to […]

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Did South Africa pay a $10m bribe to host the World Cup in 2010?

FIFA has launched a legal battle to claim more than £100 million from corrupt officials and admitted for the first time that South Africa paid bribes for votes for the 2010 World Cup. In a legal submission to US authorities, they have openly accused South Africa of paying a US$10 million bribe to secure votes […]

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Nigerian govt intends to provide 3 million jobs in the next 3 years -Osinbajo

In a Facebook message posted on his wall this evening, VP Yemi Osinbajo said the Federal Government will provide 3 million jobs in the next three years starting from this year. He said the jobs will be provided in the Technology, Wholesale & Retail, Construction and Agro-allied sectors of the Nigerian economy. He also stated […]

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Late Minister, James Ocholi’s service of songs holds at National Christian Centre, Abuja (Photos)

The service of songs for former Minister of state for Labor, James Ocholi, held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja yesterday March 16. The former Minister, his wife, Blessing and son, Joshua, all perished in a fatal accident along the Kaduna-Abuja road on March 6. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu […]

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SON now has legal teeth to jail substandard product dealers for 10yrs without option of fine

The Federal Government has given authorization to Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to imprison dealers who sell substandard products. They said SON has the authorization to jail defectors for ten years. SON has since started with Tyre dealers. They have given a 24 hours ultimatum to tyre dealers all over the country to destroy every fake tyre in their stock or face 10 […]

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