Yomi Fabiyi asks for voluntary funds to produce a new movie ‘Oko Iyabo’

Nigerian star actor, Yomi Fabiyi has taken to his Instagram page to ask Nigerians for funds to produce a new movie to be titled: ‘Oko Iyabo’. Actor Yomi Fabiyi has been fighting for the release of Baba Ijesa on bail, thereby attacking his colleague, actress Iyabo Ojo who has been insisting that  Baba Ijesa should […]

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Another Police station burnt by gunmen in Abia state

Just about six hours after Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu left Bende LGA headquarters after the civic reception for a three-time (12 years) immediate past House of Representatives member who represented Bende Federal Constituency, Hon. Nnenna Ukeje, gunmen burnt Bende Police Station, in Bende LGA. This was just a few hours after the National […]

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Driver who allegedly runs away with his principal’s car, arrested (Photo)

Officers from Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Ibeh George Udoka, for allegedly driving his principal’s Toyota car to Imo State for sale. A statement released by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson of the state police command said: “On May 4th at about 1pm, one Mrs Akinola Ibironke came to Idimu Police Division and reported […]

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To avoid paying back N30k debt, man allegedly runs over his friend with a car

A young man has been accused of running his friend over with a car to avoid paying a debt of 30,000 Naira. Essien Akpoiko James, the son of Late Rev. OJ Essien of 32, Gibbs street, Uyo, allegedly ran Ephraim Edet Okon George over with a Lexus car on May 12, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. According to […]

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Nigeria’s population myth revisited, By Olusunmade Akin-Olugbade

So much had been said about the above, and by now we know that they can no longer be kept under the hat. I have decided to limit my analysis to 3 federating States in Nigeria, Lagos, Kano and Oyo. Let’s collocate the population figures. According to the 2006 federal ‘population allocation’: LAGOS: 9,013,534. KANO:  […]

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Buhari, Lawan, Gbajabiamila, Monguno, Gambari, etc hold Eid-El-Fitr prayer at the State House (Photos)

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari; his wife, Aisha; and the rest members of the first family, President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan; and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila; Chief of Staff to the President, Prof Ibrahim Gambari, and the National Security Adviser, Major-General Babagana Monguno (rtd); on Thursday morning observed the […]

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South African female University student falls from 13th floor to her death, 2 months to graduation (Photos)

24-year-old South African female University student, Kgothatso Mdunana, has fallen to her death under mysterious circumstances in China. It was gathered that she died last Friday, May 7, after apparently falling out of the window of a friend’s flat on the 13th floor in Hangzhou. Mdunana was studying civil engineering at Shandong University and was […]

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Female University student in Ondo state commits suicide (Photos)

A 200-level female student in the Department of Political Science at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Feranmi Fasunle Omowumi, has committed suicide. Confirming the incident, the spokesman of the institution, Victor Akinpelumi, said the management sympathizes with the family. Akinpelumi said: “It is true that she committed suicide. We have not been officially briefed but the […]

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Ex-Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Joshua Dogonyaro, dies

Lt-Gen. Joshua Dogonyaro (retd), former Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff to late Gen. Sani Abacha, has died. He was 80. His first son, Joseph Dongoyaro, confirmed the incident to reporters on Thursday. He said: “Daddy has been sick for some time until yesterday when he had a stroke and we rushed him to the Jos […]

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Terrorists now in Yorubaland, set to attack big churches, mosques, edifices ―Prof. Akintoye warns Govs

Emeritus Professor and President General of Ilana Omo Oodua, Pa Banji Akintoye, has alerted governors in the Southwest of Nigeria that the entire region has already been surrounded by terrorists. Pa Akintoye, who is the leader of Ilana Omo Oodua, the umbrella body for Yoruba self-determination groups, informed the governors in a letter written to […]

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Nigeria and the Danger of ‘Plan B’, By Olusegun Adeniyi

Last Sunday, the charismatic ‘House on the Rock’ Pastor, Paul Adefarasin told his congregation that no country has survived two civil wars. He warned that if the current situation degenerates, nobody can foretell the consequences. After calling on the government and other stakeholders to come together to address the challenge, Adefarasin then added a controversial […]

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Actress Iyabo Ojo’s lawyers write actor Yomi Fabiyi asking for damages for defamation

Nigerian actress, Iyabo Ojo has caused her lawyers to write a letter to Nigerian actor, Yomi Fabiyi to demand a retraction of what they called defamatory publication he purportedly made against her. Recall that Yomi Fabiyi was reported to have accused actress Iyabo Ojo, and comedian, Princess, of promising to kill Baba Ijesha if he […]

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12 prison inmates pardoned in Ekiti State

Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has pardoned 12 inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Ado-Ekiti Custodian Centre. The prisoners who received clemency were serving various terms for offences such as stealing and house breaking. Ekiti State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Olawale Fapohunda told newsmen that the inmates were considered for clemency […]

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Nigeria Diaspora remittances strong despite COVID-19, contribute 40% of Sub-Saharan Africa ―W’Bank

Remittances by Nigerians in the Diaspora declined by 27.7 per cent in 2020, the World Bank has said. A report by the World Bank titled ‘Defying predictions, remittance flows remain strong during COVID-19 crisis’ said Nigeria contributed 40 per cent of the remittances into Sub-Saharan Africa. It put remittances to Sub-Saharan Africa at $42bn. Forty […]

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Actor Ninalowo shares special poses with wife for his birthday and their union (Photos)

Nigerian ace actor, Bolanle Ninalowo is officially a married man. He said he had wanted to have a proper wedding and marry his wife well on Thursday May 7, as he turns 41 but his wife told him a party wasn’t necessary, and they could still go ahead, wear their attires and have a photoshoot. […]

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2023: Tinubu And The Cost Of Political Miscalculation, By Sanusi Muhammad

The godfather of Lagos politics, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in 2015 led the South-West into an alliance with the North to birth the All Progressive Alliance (APC). His decision, evidently, was informed by the expectation that the two geopolitical regions will share power, invariably to the exclusion of the Eastern bloc. And ultimately that he, […]

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Public speaker, Fela Durotoye shares amazing poses to mark his 50th birthday (Photos)

Public speaker, Fela Durotoye, is 50 years old on Wednesday May 12. Mr. Durotoye was swept off his feet on Tuesday evening, May 11, when his mentees presented a Range Rover to him ahead of his 50th birthday. He now shared new photos on his Instagram page to mark his special day. See more of […]

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President Buhari must resign now ―Afenifere

Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, on Tuesday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign over his administration’s inability to address insecurity and economic challenges confronting the country. While speaking at the 95th birthday anniversary of the outgoing leader of the group, Chief Reuben Fasonrati, and dedication of a church in his honour in Iju-Itaogbolu in Akure […]

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