In protest, Dr Saraki’s defence lawyers withdraw from fraud trial

Defence lawyers for the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), where he is standing trial on charges of alleged fraud and deceitful declaration of assets, have all withdrawn from the case. They withdrew in protest following the ruling, today by the tribunal, to continue trial, a decision which the lawyers described as […]

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We’ll have best of Nollywood Awards ever in Ondo State –Gov Mimiko

According to Daily Sun, nominees for this year’s edition of Best of Nol­lywood Awards (BON) have been announced. They were unveiled at a grand ceremony held at The Dome, Akure, Ondo State on Monday, October 26. Find the nominees in various categories down below The ceremony had in attendance Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun […]

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50,000 Nigerian girls die annually of abortion complications –NMA

More than 50,000 Nige­rian girl-children die annu­ally due to complications relating to wrong and poor­ly done abortions across the country due to lack of education available to the Girl-Child Education and awareness. The Nigeria Medical As­sociation (NMA), Ebonyi State chapter disclosed that majority of the victims were young school girls who fell victim of pres­sures […]

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Nigeria’s medical personnels’ attitude too poor as mother, child die begging for doctors

The late Shonuga when she was pregnant Poor attitude of health workers claims the life of a pregnant woman in labour, BUKOLA ADEBAYO reports When Omowumi Shonuga tapped her husband that her water had broken at 5 am on Thursday morning, being a sign of labour pain, anxiety took hold of him. Although he, Ayobanji […]

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After 22yrs in US prison, Yakubu Gowon’s son, Musa granted clemency (Photos)

According to LIB, former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon and late Edith Ike Okongwu are the parents of Musa Jack Ngonadi Gowon, who was recently released from a prison in California after serving 22 years there. Young Musa had relocated to the US with his mum where he lived until his arrest in […]

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Majek Fashek was looking good Wednesday on Soni Irabor Live at Inspiration FM Radio (Photos)

The rainmaker and reggae legend, Majek Fashek is looking good these days after his stint in the rehab centre. He was at Inspiration FM Radio today for an interview on Soni Irabor Live. The ace broadcaster, Soni Irabor shared photos of his time at the radio station. See more of the photos below:  LIB

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Halle Berry’s first ex-husband, David Justice gives reason why he is speaking out now

Halle Berry’s first ex-husband David Justice, 49, who divorced her in 1997 after 4 years of marriage is finally speaking out about the a-list actress. During his Twitter interaction on Monday, Justice insinuated that Halle was the problem behind all her three failed marriages and several relationships. Speaking exclusively with MailOnline, David said;” ‘I had […]

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Music celeb, Alariwo of Africa critically ill, needs $130,000 for treatment abroad

Crossover King, Alariwo of Africa (real name Rotimi Martins) is critically ill and needs public support to raise $130,000 to treat him abroad, his camp said yesterday. Information released by the camp said that Alariwo, who is also President/CEO of Dakijo Records, has for months battled Vericocele, an enlargement of veins inside the scrotum, “and […]

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Pa Fasoranti remains as Afenifere leader, withdraws letter of resignation

Expectations that Pan-Yoruba group Afenifere would elect a new leader today during its meeting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, did not hold, afterall. A RayPower FM Lagos report said Pa Reuben Fasoranti has re-considered his decision to resign as the leader of the group, and has chosen to continue the leadership. Pa Fasoranti was […]

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Buhari declares a 2 day retreat for ministerial designates in Abuja today

President Mohammadu Buhari was expected to declare open a two day retreat for the confirmed ministerial nominees today. The retreat has been scheduled to run from today through Friday at the presidential villa in Abuja. Presidential spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina confirmed the development to Vanguard late last night

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Lagos & Ibadan dancers, here’s your chance to win N2m and a trip to Abu Dhabi

The Rémy Martin monthly signature dance competition tagged #RemyMartinDanceoff is in its last month this 2015 and the excitement heads to Ibadan and Lagos. Dancers in these zones who believe they have what it takes to walk away with a N100,000 cash prize on the night, and also join past winners in 2015 for the […]

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Why former President, Goodluck Jonathan visited President Buhari on Monday

Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s Monday visit to President Muhammadu Buhari was to brief the later on the just-concluded general elections in Tanzania, his aide has said. The aide said that having being flown to and from Tanzania by an aircraft from the presidential fleet, Jonathan was at the Presidential Villa to thank Buhari for the […]

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No, Nigeria is not broke, Babatope confronts President Buhari

Former minister of transport and aviation, Chief Ebenezer Babatope, yesterday took a swipe at President Muhammadu Buhari for declaring that Nigeria is broke. Babatope, who is a member of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), told Daily Sun that the opposition party and Nigerians were watching Buhari to see how […]

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Physically challenged blogger & photographer, Lizzy Oke is engaged

Lizzy Oke got engaged over the weekend and she took to her Instagram page to share the happy news. The Texas-based multi talented lady has been in a wheelchair since 2008 after a car accident. “Sooo, this happened yesterday. ” she gushed. ‘Almost everyone I know lied to me in order for this proposal to […]

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Buhari, Jonathan blew N11.7bn on presidential poll campaigns –Centre for Social Justice

Fresh facts emerged yesterday over how much the two main political parties and their presidential candidates spent during this year’s election. The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari and his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Dr Goodluck Jonathan spent N11.7 billion. Briefing journalists in Abuja on its findings of the ‘Monitoring of Campaign […]

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