Ozil Quits German National Football Team Citing Racism, Disrespect
Mesut Ozil said on Sunday that he was quitting the German national football team, citing “racism” in the criticism of him in the side’s World Cup debacle. “It is with a heavy heart and after much consideration that because of recent events, I will no longer be playing for Germany at international level whilst I […]
Davido’s Uncle, Ademola Adeleke Emerges Osun PDP Governorship Candidate
The lawmaker representing Osun West district in the National Assembly, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has won the governorship primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. The Chairman of the Election Committee and Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, declared the lawmaker the winner on Saturday after he defeated three other aspirants in the […]
Apapa Gridlock May vanish Monday, As Osinbajo Steps In
The lingering traffic gridlock Apapa, Lagos road may soon fizzle out as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has directed security agencies and relevant bodies to ensure a joint operation to restore order with a view to easing vehicular movement in that part of Lagos State by Monday. Motorists and commuters have been facing hectic time as […]
Now that Ekiti election is over… – By Segun Dele Dipe
There is no gain saying that the election of Saturday 14 July is a vista to how Ekiti will be viewed among the comity of Nigerian states in the next four years. The much talked about election has come and gone, but it will continue to resonate, teaching some lessons. Nerves were frayed, dusts were […]
Scientists Now Link Diabetes With Cancer
A major new study has confirmed the link between diabetes and cancer. The new research also warns that the risk of cancer is sex-specific in people with diabetes. The study suggests that a diagnosis of diabetes places a person at an increased risk of various types of cancer. Now, a review analyzing the data collected […]
Osun 2018: Odumakin wants vote-buying criminalised
Women Arise for Change Initiative (WA), has cautioned against the act of vote-buying as witnessed in the last Ekiti State governorship election conducted recently. Leader of the group, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, urged that such action should be criminlised as it could rob Nigerians of genuine and quality representation in government. The organisation also want the […]
Aregbesola’s Man, Oyetola clinches Osun Guber Ticket
Victory came the way of the Chief of Staff to the Osun State Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, as he emerged winner in the All Progressives Congress, APC primary election of yesterday. Oyetola’s victory came via a direct primary system adopted by the party in selecting who stand in for the party as its flag bearer […]
Skales Releases ‘Mr Love’ Album, Features 17 guest artistes
Rapper/singer, Skales, has released his third studio album entitled ‘Mr Love’. In the same manner as his sophomore album, his latest effort boasts of a star-studded lineup of guest artistes. The lengthy list of artistes include Neza, Sarkodie, Dice Ailes, Harmonize, Yung L & Endia, Cassper Nyovest, and Phyno. Other singers featured on Skales’ new […]
Coalition Commends US Caucus Members Support For Lagos Water campaign
The Our Water, Our Right Coalition has commended the 23 members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC)who wrote a solidarity letter siding with Lagos citizens in their struggle against water privatisation. Reacting to a solidarity letter from some members of the CBC and CPC which made direct connections between the […]
Nigeria’s Okonjo Iweala Gets Twitter Appointment
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, has been appointed into Twitter’s Board of Directors as new independent director, effective immediately. Iweala secured the appointment alongside Robert Zoellick, former President of the World Bank, Thursday A statement issued by Twitter Inc. stated that the duo will replace Marjorie Scardino, who will be stepping down from […]
