Baba Ijesha Defiled Teenager In My House Says Comedienn Princess
Comedienne Princess says popular Yoruba actor, Baba Ijesha defiled a teenager in her house . The comedienne took to her Instagram page to reveal this in an emotion-laden lengthy video on Tuesday Princess said the actor committed the immoral act when he came to her for help.. She said, “Some years ago, I had challenges […]
Groups Call For GMO Ban, Repeal of NBMA Act
A coalition of non-government organizations have called on state governments to ban Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and effect the repeal of the National Biosafety Management Agency Act which came into force in 2015, and amended in 2019. The group led by Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) and GMO- Free Nigeria Alliance made the call […]
2023: Tinubu boasts of APC chances
Former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said despite the security crisis the country is embroiled in under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari, the ruling party’s chances of retaining power at the centre after Buhari in 2023 are very bright. Tinubu a national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), said […]
How Nigerian politicians launder funds through property ownership, by Chatham House
Matthew Page, an associate fellow of Chatham House, London, United Kingdom, has alerted that education and real estate sectors provide opportunities Nigerian politicians to launder money. Speaking at a virtual forum held to build capacity of investigators on investigating Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), he said investigators should focus on real estate and education sectors, when […]
A CONVERSATION WITH PROF. ABIODUN OGUNYEMI, PRESIDENT OF THE ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF UNIVERSITIES, PART 4
ASUU under Ogunyemi: The academic Generalissimo and his wars By Toyin Falola Professor Abiodun Ogunyemi is an academically published professor of education at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. Beyond his academic expertise in education studies, he is the President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), one of Nigeria’s strongest trade unions. ASUU […]
Niger Governor says Boko Haram now occupies Niger communities
The Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has said Boko Haram has hoisted its flags in Kaure and Shiroro local government areas of the state. The North-central state is about 140km to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The governor said the terrorists have displaced over 3,000 residents of the affected communities, adding, “I am confirming […]
Nigeria expects 29.8 million doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib, has said Nigeria is to receive about 29.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccines. Speaking during a briefing of the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19, he said, “The federal government has signed off to receive […]
Gunmen set court ablaze in Ebonyi
Some gunmen have reportedly set ablaze a Federal High Court in Ebonyi State. It was gathered that the gunmen used petrol bombs on the building which is located near the headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abakaliki. More to come later.
Electricity To Increase In July As NERC Plans Review
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it will review its tariff for 11 Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the country. In a notice posted on its website on Monday, the NERC said the review is as a result of changes in inflation, foreign exchange, gas prices, available generation capacity and capital expenditure. The commission said […]
FULL LIST: Daniel Kaluuya, Chloe Zhao Win 2021 Oscars, Make History
Chloe Zhao, a Chinese filmmaker and Daniel Kaluuya have both made history for winning at the 2021 Oscars. Both actors won in the category of Best Director and Best Supporting Actor. Zhao made history with her movie, Nomadland by becoming the first woman of colour – and only the second woman ever to win the […]
