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Actor Eddie Watson loses mum

Liberian-born Ghanaian actor and producer, Eddie Watson, has announced the death of his mum as he penned an emotional tribute in her honour. The thespian took to his Instagram page on Thursday to share...

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VIDEO: Major Gen. Farouk Yahaya assumes command as new COAS at Army...

Major General Faruk Yahaya formally resumed duties as the nation’s 22nd Chief of Army Staff on Friday. Yahaya took over during a ceremony held at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. Read More

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COVID-19 killed 30 ASUU members, says president

The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi, on Friday, said COVID-19 killed 30 of his members. Ogunyemi stated this while delivering his valedictory speech at the...

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Allegri returns to Juventus after Pirlo sacking

Massimiliano Allegri has returned to Juventus after the Turin giants sacked coach Andrea Pirlo following a single season in charge, the deposed Italian champions announced on Friday. “Welcome back...

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I became CEO of two fashion stores at 19, Ka3na shares her achievements

Nigerian reality TV star, Kate Jones, popularly known as Ka3na, has taken to social media to share all she has achieved as a 26-year-old entrepreneur. Ka3na, who was one of the housemates in the 2020...

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Internet fraud: EFCC nabs eight in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Lagos Zonal Office, has arrested eight suspected internet fraudsters, one of whom allegedly attempted to pay for a Sports Utility Vehicle worth N44m in...

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Insecurity: Review military operations, MSSN urges new Chief of Army Staff

Students under the aegis of the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit, on Friday, urged the Federal Government, the new Chief of Army Staff, Faruk Yahaya, and other service chiefs...

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Nigerian engineer invents drone to detect kidnappers, terrorists’ hideouts

Nigerian robotics engineer, Dr. Olusola Ayoola, has invented a carbon emission tracker drone that is capable of detecting hideouts of terrorists and kidnappers. The innovative capability of the drone...

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Man City vs Chelsea: Recent winners of Champions League

Manchester City and Chelsea head into Saturday’s Champions League final as English football superpowers, but 35 years ago both clubs had endured such hard times that reaching the much-maligned Full...

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#BenueUnderAttack: Benue won’t surrender land for cattle colonies – Ortom’s aide

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State, Mr. Terver Akase, has said no land in the state will be surrendered for the establishment of cattle colonies no matter the attacks by herdsmen....

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Ijaw youths shut another NDDC office, chase staff in Rivers

Members of the Ijaw Youths Council Worldwide shifted their protest to the Rivers State office of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Olu Obasanjo Road, Port Harcourt on Friday. The protesters...

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Real Madrid sign Bayern Munich defender David Alaba

Austrian defender David Alaba will join Real Madrid on a five-year contract after leaving Bayern Munich, the Spanish giants confirmed on Friday. The announcement of the signing of the 28-year-old, who...

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How Remi Tinubu ordered security operatives to throw me out of constitutional...

Arinola Oloko, an educationist and politician, has narrated how Mrs. Remi Tinubu, wife of All Progressives Congress chieftain, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, called her a thug and ordered security operatives to...

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Nigeria’s constitution faulty, needs reform – Agbakoba, Falz, others

A former President of Nigerian Bar Association, Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN); former House of Representatives member, Dr Usman Bugaje; and celebrity, Folarin Falana, a.k.a. Falz, have faulted the Nigerian...

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BREAKING: Supreme Court dismisses Ize-Iyamu’s certificate forgery suit...

The Supreme Court on Friday struck out Osagie Ize-Iyamu’s of the All Progressives Congress appeal challenging the election of Governor Godwin Obaseki in the 2020 governorship election in Edo State. The...

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Nike sexual assault claim an ‘absurd lie,’ says Neymar

Neymar said Friday that Nike’s claim it parted ways with him last year because he refused to cooperate with its internal investigation into an employee’s accusation he sexually assaulted her was an...

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Bandits kill 10 in Kaduna villages

Some bandits have invaded communities in three local government areas of Giwa, Igabi and Chikun in Kaduna State, killing 10 people, including a community leader, while injuring no fewer than four...

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Nigerian embassy in Paris denies allegation of extortion

The Nigerian Embassy in Paris, France has denied allegations that it treats Nigerians with disdain and also extorts money from them. The allegations were made yesterday by a Twitter user, @henryabebe,...

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Nigerians will praise Buhari after his tenure in 2023 -Adesina

Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has said that the president has recorded achievements that will make Nigerians proud of him after leaving office in...

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PDP hails Obaseki over Supreme Court victory

The Peoples Democratic Party has hailed the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, over his victory at the Supreme Court. It described the victory as that of good over evil. This was contained in a...

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