CACOL Lauds Judge Over Ruling on GEJ’s Cousin, Cautions Metuh
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has hailed the Federal High Court’s dismissal of a suit filed against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by one Robert Azibaola, a cousin to former President Goodluck Jonathan. The group also cautioned former National Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Olisa Metuh, […]
NFF President Amaju Pinnick Sacked
….Dalung directs Glass House to recognise Giwa as President The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports development has directed the Nigeria Football Federation, a parastatal under it, to comply with the judgment of the Supreme Court delivered on April 27, 2018, which restored the orders of the Federal High Court setting aside the purported election […]
We’ll Make Our Position Known This Week, Says nPDP
Abubakar Baraje, leader of the new Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP), says the group will make its position known to Nigerians before the end of the first week of July. The faction teamed up with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to dislodge the PDP from power in 2015. But it later accused the ruling party of […]
Court Grants Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki Bail
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to the former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd). This is the sixth bail granted to the former NSA. However, he has remained in custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). The trial judge, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu on Monday described Dasuki’s continuous detention […]
Femi Kut, Yemi Alade, To Perform As Macron visits Afrika Shrine
Femi Kuti and Yemi Alade will perform on Tuesday when French President Emmanuel Macron pays a visit to the New Afrika Shrine. Macron is expected to attend an event tagged ‘A Celebration of African Culture’. He will also announce the launch of the Season of African Cultures 2020 in France, as part of a cultural […]
I’m Still Available For Super Eagles Selection, says Mikel
Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, says he’s still available for selection despite the team’s ouster from the World Cup. Nigeria failed to qualify for the knockout stage after a 2-1 loss to Argentina in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday. However, the former Chelsea midfielder is not ready to hang his international boot and believes the young […]
Breaking: Tanker Explodes In Lagos, Scored Killed
A fuel tanker has exploded on Otedola Bridge inward Berger area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria with many people burnt to death. A police officer at the scene said he counted over 10 vehicles burnt and that many people are feared death, More details to follow
Plateau Killings: We Need Quick Security Measures, Saraki Tells Buhari
Senate President Bukola Saraki has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to devise quick measures to tackle the spate of killings in the country. In reaction to the killings in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State which has left scores, Saraki said on Sunday that President Buhari should call security chiefs to immediately produce quick […]
Davido Named Best International Act At BET Awards
Davido on Sunday won the 2018 BET award for best international act. The ‘Aiye’ singer and Tiwa Savage were nominated for the award category. Davido received the award during the ceremony in Los Angeles, US, on Sunday. The singer was nominated alongside Cassper Nyovest (South Africa), Booba (France), Dadju (France), Stormzy (UK), Fally Ipupa (DR […]
BREAKING: D’banj Loses One Year Old Son, Daniel III
Nigerian singer and CEO DB Records, D’banj and wife Lineo Didi Kilgrow, have lost their one-year-old son, Daniel Oyebanjo III. Daniel Oyebanjo III who turned a year last May reportedly drowned at a pool in the singer’s residence in Ikoyi, Lagos on Sunday afternoon, the 24th of June 2018. D’banj who took to his Instagram page […]
