Late Alex Badeh Loses Property to Radio House
The late Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, has lost one of his properties to the Voice of Nigeria VON. The property will now serve as VON Abuja headquarters. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday, handed over the property, located on Plot 1386 Uda Crescent, off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse […]
Mikel Obi announces retirement from Super Eagles, gives reasons
Super Eagles captain to the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt, John Obi Mikel has announced his retirement from the national team. Mikel made the announcement via his Instagram page on Thursday. Mikel, a Chelsea legend, featured for just two matches against Burundi and Madagascar in the tournament. Announcing his retirement from national duty, […]
Time for a ‘Short Break’
By Gbenga Omotoso I begin with a confession. The title of this article is not original; it is borrowed. Whenever the late Afrobeat legend wanted to close a show at the Afrika Shrine, he would always face his audience and scream: “Everybody say yeah yeah!” and the crowd would yell: “Yeah yeah.” He would repeat […]
Robbers Kill Couple for Recognising Them
By Gboyega Adeoye A gang of suspected armed robbers killrf a couple in Ogun State because they recognised one of them. The robbers made this revelation upon their arrest by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command. Mr. and Mrs. James Olaosebikan and Esther Olaosebikan aged 72 and 68 respectively were attacked by the armed […]
Ace Broadcaster, Akinloye Oyebanji Dying, Needs Help
Foremost broadcaster, Akinloye Oyebamji is not enjoying his life in retirement, this is because he is currently down with chronic health conditions. He currently needs $25,000.00 to get back to life. The family is now begging Nigerians to come to their aid. Read the Save-Our-Soul message: Good day to all. With due permission from the […]
Man Saved Attempting Suicide Over Wife’s Alleged Infidelity
A numbers of kind spirited individuals and members of online groups including RantHQ on Sunday raced down to House Eleven Hotel and Apartments, Ibadan, to save a 37-year-old man, David Oladayo Sanyaolu, from committing suicide. Sanyaolu, who was ostensibly battling depression, took to his Facebook page to share his situations and his resolve to end […]
Asset Declaration: The Makinde Example
By Taiwo Adisa American theologian and writer, James Freeman Clarke was famously credited with this quote: “A politician thinks of the next election; a statesman thinks of the next generation.” The essence of that quote is the typical reality you find with an average politician, especially in the Nigerian terrain. Promises made, promises denied. That’s […]
Kidnappers Demand N700m to Release Siasia’s mother
Kidnappers of Mrs Ogere Siasia, mother of Coach Samson Siasia has requested a sum of N700million ransom to secure her release. A source who preggered anonymity disclosed that the gunmen made contacts Wednesday, demanding the huge amount for the release of the coach’s mother and two other members of the family. We gathered that Siasia’s […]
Buhari Tells Herders to Disregard NEF’s Quit Order
President Muhammadu Buhari has enjoined all Nigerians to ignore the recent call by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) to Fulani herders, asking them to leave the southern part of Nigeria. “All citizens of Nigeria are free to move and live within any part of the country they please, whether or not they are originally from […]
Nigeria Beat Tunisia To Win AFCON Bronze Medal
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have won their eighth bronze medal of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigerian forward Odion Ighalo handed Gernot Rhor’s side victory with his second-minute goal in the third-place match against Tunisia at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo on Wednesday night. The Nigerian forward also dominates the leading goalscorers’ […]
