Don’t turn Federal University Oye Ekiti into campaign ground, Ekiti Students warn state politicians
The Coalition for the Advancement of Ekiti State (COAED) and the Federal University, Oye Ekiti Chapter of the Ekiti Student Union have called on politicians in the state not to drag the institution into what is likely going to be a frenetic political year in the state involving the state governorship election. The groups jointly […]
There was pandemonium in Abule Egba area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Wednesday morning following the killing of a rice smuggler by suspected Customs officers. It was gathered that customs officers had chased the rice smuggler to Abule Egba in the early hours of Wednesday before shooting him dead and ran away. The police source […]
Islamic cleric arrested with heart, private parts in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested an acclaimed Islamic cleric, Abdulfatai Kayode, with suspected human parts on Okedumola Street, Alakuko area of the state. Female private parts, a kidney, intestines, a heart, lap, among other human parts, were allegedly found in his apartment. Kayode was apprehended on Tuesday when the state Commissioner of Police, […]
Senate gives IG 14 days to arrest killer herdsmen in Benue
The Senate at an extended plenary on Tuesday debated the killings by Fulani herdsmen in Benue State and other parts of Nigeria. The lawmakers said their resolutions, which were later conveyed to President Muhammadu Buhari by the leadership of the National Assembly, were “wake-up call” to the President and the Federal Government who “must” take […]
Why ONSA Ordered Movement of $44m Belonging to NIA to Safety
As the House of Representatives prepares to beam its searchlight on the $44 million allegedly removed from the vault of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), THISDAY learnt Tuesday that the funds might have been taken into custody by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) for safekeeping. The $44 million, said to be the […]
Kim Kardashian, Kanye West Announce Birth Of Third Child Via Surrogate
Reality star Kim Kardashian and her rapper husband Kanye West Tuesday announced the birth of their third child, a baby girl who was born via a surrogate. “She is here! We’re so in love,” Kardashian, 37, wrote in a post on her website which she then shared with her 58.3 million Twitter followers. In a […]
Pogba Progress Encourages Mourinho
Jose Mourinho believes Paul Pogba is becoming a commanding figure in Manchester United’s side after the midfielder extended his personal unbeaten record in the Premier League to 35 matches. The Frenchman joined United for a then world-record £89.3 million ($118.2 million, 100.6 million euros) from Juventus in 2016. But he took time to settle and […]
Neymar Set To Return For PSG
Brazilian superstar Neymar looks set to return for Paris Saint-Germain against Dijon on Wednesday after coach Unai Emery included him in the Ligue 1 leaders’ squad on Tuesday. Neymar missed Sunday’s 1-0 win at Nantes due to a rib injury but Spaniard Emery believes he should be recovered in time. “Neymar trained well (on Monday). […]
Ekiti APC To Fayose: Don’t Advertise Your Ignorance, You Have No Power To Bar Fayemi
The Ekiti state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti, has taken ignorance to a ridiculous level. On Monday, Ekiti barred Kayode Fayemi, minister of mines and steel development, from holding public office in the state for 10 years. The government based its action on the report of the […]
Herdsmen killings: Saraki Leads Senators To Aso Rock
Senate President Bukola Saraki led his colleagues to the presidential villa in Abuja on Tuesday night. The lawmakers, who met with President Muhammadu Buhari, discussed their resolution concerning the killings in Benue and other parts of the country. Earlier, both chambers of the national assembly had called on the federal government to take decisive action […]
