Akin Osuntokun at 60 by Reuben Abati
My good friend, Akin Osuntokun, is 60. He was actually 60 on November 24, but this week, friends and family are rolling out the drums to celebrate one of the finest persons that I know. On November 24, we had gathered at his residence, at the invitation of Ronke, his wife, and the Osuntokun family […]
Diplomatic Row Between UAE and Nigeria Will Be Resolved Soon- FG
The federal government says the diplomatic row between the United Arab Emirates(UAE) and Nigeria will be resolved soon. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Siriki, said this at a briefing on Monday in Abuja. Last week, UAE had reduced the number of slots allocated to Air Peace, a Nigerian airline to fly into the country in […]
Comedian CuteAbiola Returns to Social Media….One Month After Serving Navy Punishment
Online skitmaker , CuteAbiola has returned to social media one mother after he was released from army custody. The Instagram comedian posted photos of himself on his Instagram page on Monday with a terse message “You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it… Thank you all. We’re back for you,” […]
UK Confirms First Death From Omicron COVID-19 Variant
The United Kingdom has recorded its first death from the Omicron variant of Coronavirus. The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said this on Monday “Sadly, at least one patient has been confirmed to have died with Omicron,” Johnson, who on Sunday warned of a “tidal wave” of infection from the mutation, told reporters. UK had […]
South African President , Cyril Ramaphosa Tests Positive For Coronavirus
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for coronavirus. Ramaphosa was said to have felt unwell on Sunday after leaving a memorial service for FW de Klerk, the former South African deputy president, in Cape Town. According to a statement issued by the South African presidency , Ramaphosa is “in good spirits” and is […]
NFF Appoints Eguavoen As Super Eagles Interim Coach, Sacks Rohr
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Augustine Eguavon as the interim coach of the super eagles. Eguawon replaced Rohr Gernot who was relieved of his duties by the federation on Sunday. NFF confirmed this in a statement posted on its website on Sunday. The statement reads: “The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed Mr Augustine […]
We Never Had Sex……I Had my 4 Kids Through Artificial Insemination- Fani Kayode Ex-Wife
Precious Chikwendu, estranged wife of former minister of aviation, Fani Kayode says she had her four kids through artificial insemination. Fani Kayode and Chikwendu whose marriage failed in 2020 have been in a legal tussle over the custody of their four children. The former beauty queen had filed a suit before a customary court sitting […]
Buhari Condoles with Parents, Relations of Students Crushed By Trailer
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the parents, relations, and friends of Ojodu Grammar School students who lost their lives in an accident on Tuesday. Buhari disclosed this in a statement issued by his special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina. According to Adesina “President Buhari condoles with Government and people of Lagos State […]
Truck Kills School Childen In Lagos
No fewer than 10 school children have been reported killed in Lagos after a truck was said to have suffered a brake failure and rammed into them. The students who are said to be from Omole Grammar Schoo were returning home when the incident happened. The exact number of casualties is yet to be ascertained […]
Omicron: UK To Add Nigeria To Redlist Amid Rise In Cases
The United Kingdom says Nigeria will be added to the countries on its red list for international travel to England effectively from on Monday, December 6 According to a statement from the UK embassy in Nigeria, the ban is necessitated as a result of the cases of COVID-19 variant -Omicron linked to Nigeria. “This follows […]
