BREAKING: Former Oyo Governor, Alao Akala , Dies At 71
A former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Christopher Alao Akala is dead. The politician and chieftain of All Progressives Congress(APC) was said to have died on Wednesday morning in Ogbomoso. The cause of his death is yet to be ascertained as of the time of filing this report. He was the governor of the state, […]
COVID: Nigeria Records 422 New Cases , One Death
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 422 new cases of coronavirus and one death. The public health agency announced this in its daily update on Tuesday. According to the agency the new cases were recorded from 14 states and the federal capital territory( FCT) The center said the Rivers States topped the […]
Iheanacho Stunner Sinks Salah’s Egypt
This was the eighth meeting of the Super Eagles and the Pharaohs in the flagship African tournament and three-time Cup of Nations champions Nigeria have won four and drawn two. Nigeria succeeded after a troubled build-up in which German coach Gernot Rohr was fired following an unimpressive World Cup qualifying run and former national star […]
Kaffy Confirms Separation from Husband, Joseph
Nigerian choreographer, Kafayat Shafay, professionally known as Kaffy, has opened up about her separation from her husband, Joseph Ameh, after ten years of marriage. The singer confirmed this in the latest edition of her podcast. Kaffy said she left her ex-husband so that they can go grow individually, adding that their destinies did not align. […]
NDLEA Arrests Instagram Comedian, De- General
Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a popular Instagram skit maker, Sunday Joshua popularly known as De-General. According to a statement by the Agency, the comedian was arrested following the raid of a notorious drug joint at Orchid Estate, Lekki area of Lagos State. The statement added that illicit drugs […]
BREAKING: Former Nigerian Leader, Shonekan Is Dead
Former Nigerian Leader, Chief Ernest Shonekan has died. Shonekan who headed the Interim National Government that succeeded the junta of General Ibrahim Babangida, died in Lagos at the age of 85. More to follow…
Why we are organizing conference on public and private varsities in Africa, by Falola
By Olayinka Oyegbile and Emmanuel Onoja Renowned Professor of History, Toyin Falola, has said the recently concluded conference on Impact of Private Universities on Public Universities in Africa, was organized to examine higher education on the continent. The two-day conference which was held at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, was organised by Carnegie Foundation, New […]
Tinubu Informs Buhari, Osinbajo On 2023 Ambition
Former Lagos state governor and National Leader of the All Progressive Congress(APC) Bola Ahmed Tinubu said has officially informed President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinabjo of his ambition to contest the Presidential election in 2023. Tinubu stated this during an interactive session with State House Correspondents on Monday. “I have informed the president […]
FOUNTAIN UNIVERSITY TO HONOUR FALOLA
The Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State is to honour Professor Toyin Falola, the eminent and global scholar of the Humanities, on January 14. The honour for the renowned professor is part of the University’s Convocation, which is holding a conference in Falola’s honour on January 13. The international colloquium is the first of its kind […]
Veteran Juju Musician, Dayo Kujore, Dies At 63
Veteran Juju musician, Dayo Kujore, is dead. He was aged 63. Kujore was said to have died on Monday, according to his daughter, Dayo Kujore. The details of the death of the “Soko Extra” crooner is yet to be ascertained as formal announcement is expected to be made by the family. Details later…
