Argentina crashes out of 2018 world cup, defeated by France 4-3

Argentina has crashed out as France defeated the Messi led team 4-3 in a pulsating match to qualify for the quarter finals of the FIFA 2018 World Cup in Russia. Two goals from Mbappe, a sensational goal from Pavard with goal from the penalty spot from Greizman completed the rout. Poor Maradona will be struggling […]

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APC chieftain in Kaduna State goes back to PDP

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Isa Ashiru, who recently withdrew his membership from the party, has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A two-term member of both the state House of Assembly and the House of Representatives, Ashiru, narrowly lost the APC governorship ticket to Governor Nasir el-Rufai […]

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An evening with two Presidential Aspirants in Abuja, By Dele Momodu

Fellow Nigerians, nothing is more uppermost in the minds of Nigerians and friends of Nigeria than that of Nigeria’s general elections next year and, in particular, the Presidential race. I have had the honour of talking to a few of the Presidential aspirants in recent times, one or one or by telephone. So far, I […]

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Anthony Joshua offers financial advice to fellow boxer, Floyd Mayweather Jr., who bought $18m watch (Photos)

Anthony Joshua has some prudent advice for Floyd Mayweather Jr. (Picture: Getty/ Instagram) If this whole boxing thing doesn’t work it, Anthony Joshua can always pursue a career as a financial adviser. The World Heavyweight Champion has made it clear that he isn’t about that splashing-the-cash lifestyle after fellow boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. dropped a […]

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APC chieftain, Timi Frank praises United Nations condemnation of Plateau killings

Within 24 hours after an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and immediate past deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Timi Frank dragged President Muhammadu Buhari to United Nations over Plateau Killings, the Secretary-General of the UN, António Guterres has expressed concern over violent conflicts between farmers and herders in the country. In a statement […]

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Visiting Cuba: My Nigerian-American Perspective, By Bunmi Fatoye-Matory

I visited Cuba with my husband two years ago when Castro was still alive. The Obama Administration opened this window of opportunity but it has since been shut by the present U.S. Administration. After more than a century of animosity with Cuba, President Obama decided it was time to open the doors, so the peoples […]

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Nigerian man sentenced to prison for raping tenant in the UK

34-year-old Nigerian man has been sentence to prison for raping his tenant while she slept. The convict, Francis Ezenwankwo had rented out his home in Heston Street via SpareRoom.co.uk to a woman who was visiting from another country. The woman said she woke up during the night to find Ezenwankwo in her bed  on the night of August 5. […]

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‘I was satisfying a client’ – Lady socialite says on leaked s*x Photos

Ugandan socialite, Don Zella who was photographed on top of a naked man has reacted to the backlash she faced after she shared the photos. She was spotted in her half naked body, seated on the naked body of a man which many linked to having sex. Social media users who took a swipe at the city […]

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Federalism: The Decentralisation of Electricity Transmission In Nigeria, By Ugochukwu Amasike

In line with the calls for the devolution of power to the states, there have also been calls for a review of the legal regime that governs the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), with a view to engendering the full participation of states in the provision of electricity to the Nigerian people. The NESI consists […]

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ON DEMAND: A Language of Non-Capitulation, Non-Appeasement!, By Wole Soyinka

“LAND GRAB WILL BE REVERSED!” This is the first governance pronouncement, the first pertinent proclamation from the Presidency since the national affliction of herdsmen began. Catastrophically belated, it has finally emerged from the constricted throat of a government that seemed unaware that its very corporate existence was under strangulation. Many in this nation have had […]

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Otedola Bridge explosion avoidable as Nigerians express anger for loss of lives and property

Nigerians have expressed sadness over Thursday’s tanker explosion in Lagos where many people were feared killed and several vehicles burnt. The number of casualty arising from the fuel tanker’s inferno is still not known but reports have it that it wont be less than ten. In a statement on its official Twitter handle, the Federal […]

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Nollywood actress nabbed again by Police for alleged stealing (Photos)

Yoruba actress, Yetunde Akilapa, is again in Police net for trying to gain unlawful entry into a house in Magodo, Shangisha, Lagos, Nigeria with a motive to steal. This is happening 3 years after she was arrested while breaking into a beauty lounge, using a master key, after closing hours in Yaba, where she worked […]

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Former Ghanaian Vice President passes away during a morning workout

Former Ghanaian Vice President, Mr. Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has passed away, local media reported early Friday. Amissah-Arthur died, Friday morning, at the Air Force Base, where he had gone for exercise according to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The deceased was the country’s number two-man during the administration of former President John Mahama. In a post […]

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Restructure Nigeria into few regions – Agbakoba, Ann-Kio Briggs, Balewa, others say

Agitations for the restructuring of political and economic Nigeria, Thursday, re-echoed the demand for returning Nigeria to regions and cancellation of the 1999 military inspired Nigerian constitution. The agitators, this time, spoke at a colloquium organized by a Think-Tank Group, “Voice Of Reason (VOR)” at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Lagos with the […]

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Teenagers kidnapped in ondo taken to Lagos for prostitution, slept with 15 men daily

Two teenage girls who were sometime ago reported missing, tortured and raped by some men in Ondo town have returned home. The girls were declared missing after a video of their naked selves and torture was uploaded on social media platforms by five men who had been remanded in custody for the rape. The accused […]

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If a man has no car and house, I cannot date him – Actress Moesha Buodong (Photos)

Actress Moesha Buodong has been the target of some people because of what they term as her extravagant way of life and depending on men for survival. The Beautiful screen-diva may have shut critics who are with the mentality that she does not befriend “broke” men. According to the Instagram goddess, her first boyfriend was […]

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