See the traditional wedding of Ooni of Ife’s new wife, Wuraola Otiti (Photos)

Ooni’s new wife, Wuraola Zynab Otiti at her traditional wedding in Benin City yesterday. Kabiyesi, Oba Ogunwusi Ojaja II did not physically attend. He was represented by his father and uncle. We want to see this beautiful Olori Wuraola come to us with much laughter and smiles. We wish his majesty and the new olori a happy married life. […]

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Over 1,000 teenage girls converted by force, married off to northerners, says Northern CAN

Northern Christians under the umbrella of Northern States Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have raised alarm that more than 1,000 teenage girls in the North have been subjected into forced marriage and converted to another religion against their wish. The revelation comes in the wake of the abduction of Ese Oruru allegedly by one Yinusa […]

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Unimed, Nigeria’s first University of Medical Sciences inaugurated, first set matriculates

Nigeria’s first university of medical sciences has been inaugurated in Ondo State. The university with the acronym UNIMED was today inaugurated by the governor of the state, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko. At the event which was also the first matriculation for the university new intakes, Governor Mimiko promised to leave no stone unturned to ensure that […]

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One time Delta State Governor and Senator, Olorogun Felix Ibru is dead

Former Delta State Governor and prominent business man, Olorogun Felix Ibru, has died. Ibru, who was one-time a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, died today at the age of 80 following a brief illness. He was, until his death, the President General of the Urhobo Progressive Union (UPU). Olorogun Felix Ibru was born […]

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Finally, Donald Trump is driving Americans crazy!, By Tony Okoroji

Did you see the scenes around Chicago last night and this morning? It is like finally Americans have decided to go to war but not war against the Iranians, North Koreans or ISIS? This war is Americans v. Americans. Finally, there are those who have had enough of the Donald J. Trump nonsense. Those for […]

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EFCC gets Presidency’s nod to investigate Jonathan for alleged corruption

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been given the green light by the Presidency to investigate former President Goodluck Jonathan for alleged corruption, according to a report this morning in Saturday PUNCH. The report quoted Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, as disclosing on Friday in […]

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Saraki’s newly filed application challenging the code of conduct tribunal’s jurisdiction stalls trial

Trial of the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, over alleged false assets declaration was on Friday stalled as a result of a fresh application filed by the Senate President challenging the jurisdiction of the Tribunal to entertain the 13-count charge filed against him by the Federal Government. At the resumed […]

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As Court of Appeal upholds her 5-year jail term for reckless driving, star actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima weeps

Nigerian Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has upheld the judgement of a Lagos High Court which sentenced star actress and former beauty queen, Ibinabo Fiberesima to five years’ imprisonment for the death of one Dr Giwa Suraj. The court dismissed the appeal filed by the star actress challenging the sentence which was handed down by Justice […]

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Yoruba obas at war over hierarchy as Awujale cautions Alake from making statements

Any end to the feud among Yoruba traditional rulers seems nowhere in sight yet as the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, yesterday called on the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbedebo, to refrain from making unsavoury, unguarded and unfounded statements, which if not checked, may seriously jeopardise the unity […]

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EFCC invites Skye Bank MD over refusal to put N6.3bn lodgment in TSA, recovers $2.3m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the Managing Director of Skye Bank and his Chief Compliance Officer over alleged refusal by the bank to move N6.3billion lodged in two separate accounts with it, to the Treasury Single Account in compliance with the directive of the federal government. Daily Trust gathered yesterday that […]

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MTN offers to pay N300 billion ($1.5bn) to settle record $3.9bn NCC fine

MTN proposed to pay 300-billion naira ($1.5bn) to settle a record $3.9bn fine in Nigeria for missing a deadline to disconnect unregistered subscribers, according to a document handed to reporters in the Nigerian Senate. Africa’s biggest cellular services company made the offer to settle a dispute that has been running since the fine was first […]

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As he collects his OBE award at Buckingham Palace, Idris Elba poses with his mother

The British actor posed with his proud mother as he collected his OBE at Buckingham Palace on Friday. “Made my Mum very happy today!!” Ahead of the ceremony, the actor who was given the OBE for Services to Drama posted another photo of himself looking dapper in a suit. See that appearance below: “Flying the […]

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Meet the two Youth Corpers who met at NYSC camp and will be getting married next month (Photos)

Jolade and Dele met at their NYSC camp and will be getting married in Ibadan, Oyo state in April. See more of their beautiful pre-wedding photos below as we wish them beautiful and successful future together. Photo credit: Sam Photography

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British High Commissioner to Nigeria meets with Bola Tinubu, Mike Adenuga & Aliko Dangote (Photos)

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright met with the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bola Tinubu, Globacom Chairman, Chief Mike Adenuga and Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote. Mr. Arkwright who shared the photos on his official twitter account said he had interesting discussions with the men on […]

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Saraki arrives CCT with over 30 senators as his trial for false declaration of asset resumes today (Photo)

The resumed hearing of Senate President Bukola Saraki’s trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, commenced this morning March 11th. Saraki arrived the court in company of no fewer than 30 senators. Deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, Ben Murray Bruce, Stella Oduah, Hope Uzodinma, Shehu Sani, Dino Melaye, and Sam Anyanwu are among the senators […]

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Pretty Instagram model Brittaney Aleis Burnett found dead in her apartment, police suspects suicide (Photos)

29-year-old Brittaney Aleis Burnett was found dead in her apartment last weekend. Although police say it looks like it could be suicide, her family thinks she may have been poisoned. The family is working with an independent investigator to determine the cause of death. See a statement from the family below: “On July 2, 1987, Brittaney entered […]

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