If Nigeria Finally Breaks up by Simon Kolawole
Nigeria, a country of roughly 250 ethnic groups arbitrarily coupled together by the British colonialists in 1914, is mired in an “existential crisis”, probably like never before. Apart from the north, it seems every other part wants out. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), under the leadership of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has long declared its […]
TAMPAN Suspends Yomi Fabiyi Indefinitely Over ‘Oko Iyabo’ Movie
The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) has suspended popular Yoruba actor, Yomi Fabiyi, indefinitely, over the release of his controversial movie, ‘Oko Iyabo’. Fabiyi’s suspension was announced in a statement issued by the association on Friday, saying its Ethics, Conflict and Resolution found him guilty of professional misconduct and unethical […]
PHOTOS: Synagogue Founder, Pastor TB Joshua Laid To Rest
The founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations(SCOAN), Prophet Tunji Balogun Joshua being laid to rest on Friday in Lagos. The cleric passed away on June 5 at the age of 57.
Mayor of Johannesburg Dies of Coronavirus
The mayor of Johannesburg, South Africa, Geoff Makhubo has died of Coronavirus. The spokesman of the city, Mlimandlela Ndamase said Makhubo was hospitalized after testing positive for the virus in June. He said the mayor later succumbed to the virus He was 53 years old. According to South Africa’s Sunday Times, Eunice Mgcina, acting executive […]
Police Commission Declines Promotion of Magu To AIG
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has declined the promotion of former acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) , Ibrahim Magu to the position of assistant inspector -general of police(AIG). This was disclosed in a statement issued by the commission spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani on Thursday. According to Ani, the decision was taken at […]
Minister Says Nigerian Airlines Are Owning FG $37b
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika says Nigerian airlines are owning federal agencies to the tune of $37 billion Sirika stated this during the weekly ministerial press briefing organized by the presidential communication team at the presidential villa, Abuja, noting that the debt is owed to agencies including the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), […]
NYSC Certificate Forgery: I’m Vindicated – Kemi Adeosun
Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has reacted to the court’s ruling on the case involving her participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). In a statement issued on Wednesday, Adeosun said the ruling vindicates her after what she described as a very traumatic spell. She described the situation as victory not only for […]
Adeosun Don’t Need NYSC Certificate To Hold Public Office- Court Rules
A federal high court sitting in Abuja has said that the former minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun does not need National Youth Service Corps(NYSC) certificate to occupy public office. In 2018, Adeosun resigned as finance minister following the alleged forgery of her NYSC certificate. But delivering ruling in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/303/21 brought by Wole […]
England Beat Denmark To Reach Euro 2020 Final
England fed off the energy of a passionate Wembley crowd to beat Denmark 2-1 in the Euro 2020 semi-finals on Wednesday and now stand just 90 minutes away from ending their 55-year trophy drought. Gareth Southgate’s men will face Italy on Sunday infused with belief they can win a first major international tournament since the 1966 […]
My Backbone Is Gone- Davido Breaks Silence On Obama DMW’s Death
Davido, Nigerian singer has finally reacted to the death of his close friend and associate, Habeeb Uthman, better known as Obama DMW. Obama died of heart failure on June 29 in a hospital in Lekki, Lagos State. The FEM crooner in an Instagram post penned a touching tribute to his late associate on Thursday, describing […]
