Tinubu, Wike and the Politics of VAT, By Olusegun Adeniyi

In September 2018, there was an interesting exchange in Premium Times between Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his ‘illustrious predecessor’ (as he described him), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. The issue in contention was restructuring of the country. The latter had taken on the former on his postulation that what Nigeria required was “managing resources properly and […]

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I’m probably one of the most controversial people on earth ―Tonto Dikeh (Video)

Nigerian star actress, Tonto Dikeh says she is probably one of the most controversial persons on earth and that she proudly so. The mother of one said this while speaking on “Leveraging controversy” at ‘TEDx Ikenegbu’ recently. In a video posted via her Instagram page from the event, she said: “Thank you very much for […]

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BBNaija star, Tacha shows off her new house (Video)

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) star, Tacha has taken to Instagram to show off a new house. The reality show star showed off her new house with an “alert” caption and Post Malone’s “Congratulation” playing in the background. Tacha who is now getting congratulatory messages over the new house, expressed excitement over the “big space” she […]

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Nigerian activists, youths plan nationwide protest for Independence day

In a statement necessitated by nine demands and released on Wednesday, Nigerian activists and revolutionists have announced plans to hold a nationwide protest on October 1, the Independence Day in Nigeria. The statement, signed by Coalition for Revolution’s (CORE’s) Co-convener, Baba Aye, and Co-convener, Gbenga Komolafe, was titled, ‘Poverty, insecurity, police brutality: CORE organises actions […]

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Lack of quality education, unemployment can wipe out Nigeria ―Ngige

Dr. Chris Ngige, Nigerian Minister of Labour and Productivity, has said that the rising rate of unemployment and lack of education portend danger for the country, warning that if not tackled the country might be “completely wiped out.”. The Labour and Productivity minister said this at the inaugural partnership economy summit organised by the Ministry […]

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Crisis brewing in Synagogue church as members reject T.B Joshua’s wife as his successor

Some members of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) have reportedly rejected Mrs Evelyn Joshua, wife of the late founder, Prophet T.B Joshua as the person to succeed him. In a statement signed by Adedeji Opeyemi and Mr Brown Chimezie, President and Secretary respectively of Global Congress of SCOAN Members (GCSM), a group under the […]

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Can there be military coup in Nigeria again?, By Jide Ojo

The million-dollar question many are asking on the aftermath of the recent coup in Guinea is: Can there be a military coup in Nigeria again? Recall that on Sunday, September 5, 2021, Alpha Conde, the 83-year-old president of the country, was removed from office by the coupists led by the 41-year-old Colonel Mamady Doumbouya. They […]

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Yomi Casual gives wife, Grace a new Mercedes Benz SUV (Video)

Popular Nigerian designer, Olorunyomi Omoniyi Makun, popularly known as Yomi Casual, has surprised his wife, Grace with a new Mercedes Benz. The excited mother of two shared a video of the car on her Instastory with the caption “Black is the new sexy. God bless my chairman, came back to this gorgeousness”. Watch the video […]

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It is better for ladies to be ugly to get great men ―Toke Makinwa says (Video)

Toke Makinwa has said that she sometimes wonders what attracts a fine man to an “ugly” woman. She said she understands all about “vibes” and inner beauty but she often wonders the thing that initially attracts guys to “ugly girls” before they get to see the inner beauty. She pointed out that most times, ugly […]

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Yoruba Nation agitators, NINAS protest at the UN hqtrs, demand referendum to leave Nigeria

The people within the Nigerian Indigenous Nationalities Alliance for Self-Determination (NINAS) held a protest opposite the United Nations headquarters in New York, United States to drive home their demand for a referendum so as to actualise their dream of having Nigeria broken into separate nations. The coalition of agitators for self-determination consist of southerners and […]

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Woman who allegedly hired hitmen that killed her husband and mother-in-law, arrested

A woman and five others have been arrested in connection with the murder of her husband and mother-in-law in Elliotdale, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The 36-year-old woman, Nophelo Gquthani, and her accomplices appeared in the Elliotdale Magistrate Court on Monday, September 13. Police spokesperson, Captain Siphokazi Mawisa, who confirmed the incident in a statement on […]

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Radio host who told listeners not to get Covid vaccine, dies of Covid

An ultra-conservative US radio host who spread false claims about vaccines and fought Covid rules in court has died after a two-week battle with coronavirus. Bob Enyart, 62, a self-proclaimed ‘right-wing religious fanatic’ who also worked as a church pastor in Denver, Colorado, told his listeners three of the main Covid vaccines were tested on […]

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Catholic Priest kidnapped by gunmen in Bishop Kukah’s Village

Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped the priest in charge of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Bishop Matthew Kukah’s Anchuna Village, Ikulu Chiefdom in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The priest identified as Rev. Fr. Luka Benson Yakusak, was said to have been abducted on Monday night, September 13. The spokesman of the Southern […]

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“Not every lady associated with politics is loose, I never had illicit affair with anybody’s husband” ―Gov Obaseki’s media aide

Sarah Igunbor, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Godwin Obaseki on Political Liason (Digital Media) has reacted after someone allegedly attempted to tarnish her image. In a post addressed to the ‘drug addict’ on her Facebook page on Tuesday, September 14, Ms Igunbor debunked the misconception that all women in politics sleep around. She also […]

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Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor and her granddaughter pose to mark their birthday (Photos)

Veteran and star Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor and her granddaughter are celebrating their birthdays today September 14. Ms Ozokwor released new photos of herself and her granddaughter on her Instagram page. Happy birthday and many happy returns to them. See more of the photos below:

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