Yunus Abdulrasheed Two persons accused of being kidnappers were on Wednesday burnt to death in Ijora-Badia, a Lagos slum. The victims, a man and a woman, were mobbed at separate intervals […]
RRS gets 25 patrol vehicles
Precious Igbonwelundu TO enhance operational coverage and visibility in policing, the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) yesterday donated 25 patrol vehicles to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS). The vehicles were […]
‘Bagel Boss Guy’ Chris Morgan is on the mend a week after stroke
“Bagel Boss Guy” Chris Morgan is on the mend one week after he suffered a debilitating stroke outside a Long Island deli, his manager said. But Morgan, who remains hospitalized, is still […]
Rohr Rules Out New Players For Super Eagles
LAGOS – Coach Gernot Rohr has explained that the Super Eagles as presently constituted need more harmony to excel and do not necessarily need new and untested players. Speaking to reporters in […]
‘Humour saved my life’, says subversive director John Waters
Big smile flashing and pencil-thin moustache quivering, subversive director John Waters laughs heartily as he looks back at an improbable 40-year career that made him a trash film icon. “Humour saved me, saved […]
Drunk man allegedly groped woman on plane in front of his young son
A man drunk on vodka and beer allegedly groped a woman on a flight from Denver to Miami while his young son was sitting next to him, federal authorities said. Victor Maksimov […]
How AFN’s Adeleye Cost Nigeria Two Medals At AG
LAGOS – Fresh facts have emerged on how Nigeria lost two medals the country won at the 2019 African Games (AG) held in Morocco. Recall that Oyesade Olatoye, a US-based Nigerian athlete, […]
Thieves disrupt power supply in Plateau, Benue, others
Yusufu Aminu Idegu, Jos ELECTRICITY supply in Plateau, Benue, Bauchi and Gombe states has continued to suffer major setbacks due to cable and transformer vandalsim in the zone. Head, Corporate Communication […]
Abia Set To Revive Inter-School Competitions
OKECHUKWU UKEGBU ABA – Barring any unforeseen circumstances, inter-school competitions which were the rave in time past will soon rebound in Abia. The Executive Council has directed the Commissioner for Sports, Martin […]
Agu Confirms Akpeyi As Number One Goalkeeper
LAGOS – Alloy Agu, the Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer, has confirmed that Kaizer Chiefs’ goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi is now Nigeria’s number one goalkeeper. In an exclusive chat with DAILY INDEPENDENT the soft […]
Bet9ja Champions Grassroots Development
LAGOS – Top Gaming outfit, Bet9ja is keen to change the narrative about sports betting through the more than a bet campaign which would support grassroots sports development. According to the Senior […]
Alleged cybercriminal extradited from Ukraine for stealing millions from US financial accounts
While Ukraine has dominated impeachment talks in Washington this past week, an alleged cybercriminal operating in Ukraine who siphoned off millions from US financial accounts over an 8-year span has been extradited […]
First Bank Plans Big For Oboh, Others
Georgia Oboh, Nigeria’s only playing lady professional on the Ladies European Tour (LET) will soon heave a sigh of relief on sponsorship if the partnership plan of First Bank Nigeria (FBN) PLC […]
Mexico’s AMLO marks year in office amid rampant violence
The economy is stagnant and violent crime has reached shocking levels even by Mexican standards, but President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador remains broadly popular as he marks one year in office. The […]
Willy On Course As Rivers Tour Enters Day-Two
Gift Willy, one of the prolific players of the Professional Golfers Association of Nigeria (PGAN) may be the first to lift the maiden Rivers Tour title which teed off on Thursday at […]
Why Hong Kong Open Was Postponed –Pelley
Next week’s Hong Kong Open, one of the biggest golf tournaments in Asia has been postponed following months of anti-government protests in the city. “Regretfully the European Tour, in conjunction with our […]
Lagos, Chinese firms partner on smart city project
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos smart city project has received a boost as leading technology companies in China have expressed readiness to collaborate with the state government towards achieving the transformation project. Governor […]
Uganda’s Nakalembe Hopes For Ikoyi Ladies Title Again
The 2019 Ikoyi Ladies Open which teed off on Wednesday will be rounded off today (Friday)as Irene Nakalembe of Uganda a four-handicappers is favoured to retain the title she won last year. […]
Court dissolves 4 new emirate councils in Kano
But the law was challenged by the then member representing Gwarzo in the Kano State House of Assembly, Rabi’u Saleh Gwarzo, at the state high court. Continue reading Court dissolves 4 new […]
Stallion provides logistic solutions with all-new Ashok Leyland Boss, Partner
THE Group Chief Executive Officer of Stallion Group, Mr. Anant Badjatya has described the introduction of the two new Ashok Leyland light truck vehicles, Partner and Boss as his company’s renewed commitment […]
Two killed, scores injured in Ekiti bank robbery
Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti A SECURITY guard and a five-year-old girl have been reportedly killed after gunmen stormed a branch of a Bank in Oye-Ekiti, the headquarters of Oye Local Government Area […]
Don’t tell Giants Mitch Trubisky is a struggling quarterback
If Mitch Trubisky wants to feel good about himself again, perhaps he should take a walk through the Giants locker room. The Bears quarterback has been a shell of the player he […]
Myles Garrett didn’t want Mason Rudolph slur allegation to be public
Myles Garrett isn’t backing down from his claim that Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph used a racial slur, but that wasn’t meant to go public. The Browns defensive end, whose indefinite ban from […]
Police recover 273 rustled animals
AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna POLICE in Kaduna have recovered 273 animals rustled in Kajuru Council of the state and arrested seven persons in connection to the crime, it was said on Thursday. […]
Chile’s president says police may have violated protocols
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera said on Thursday that police may have broken protocols in responding to a month of protests, and prosecutors will investigate whether they violated human rights. His comments came […]
Police recover body in Anambra river
Emma Elekwa, Onitsha A LIFELESS body of a middle-aged man whose identity is yet unknown was on Thursday recovered by the police in a river in Ojoto, Anambra State. The body […]
Coldplay not touring until they can make it green to do so
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14 expectant teens, four infants rescued in Imo ‘baby’ factory
Damian Duruiheoma, Owerri NO fewer than 14 expectant teenagers and four babies were recovered by police in Imo State from a ‘baby’ factory Mma Charity Home at Umumkpee Village in Isiala […]
1.115 tons of Cannabis seized in FCT
Nicholas Kalu, Abuja CHAIRMAN and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Col Muhammad Abdallah (rtd) has said the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the agency has […]
How driver ‘raped’ his boss’ daughter
Adebisi Onanuga AN Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court heard on Thursday how a driver, Francis Apai, allegedly raped an 18- year-old daughter of his boss. A witness, Dr. Ogunsegun […]
Obama warns against ‘purity tests,’ urges Democrats to ‘chill out’
LOS ALTOS HILLS, Calif. — Former President Barack Obama warned Democrats on Thursday against adopting “purity tests” in the presidential primary and said any adversity the candidates face in the contest will […]
$11m fraud suspect Obi forfeits N280m
Robert Egbe A FEDERAL High Court in Lagos has permanently forfeited to the Federal Government the N280,555,010.65 found in bank accounts belonging to two companies owned by ‘Forbes entrepreneur’ Obinwanne […]
Amidst cancellation of ‘Africans Unite’ concert, Burna Boy gets Grammy nomination
By Sampson Unamka South Africa’s ‘Africans Unite’ concert which aimed to “unify all Africans and speak out against femicide” which was to hold on November 24 in Pretoria has dropped Nigerian […]
GOP senators gearing up for impeachment trial, may call on Hunter Biden
Senate Republicans plan to confront the growing likelihood of an impeachment trial of President Trump head-on, fighting allegations of a quid pro quo with Ukraine by calling a slew of witnesses that […]
Taj Gibson’s value to Mitchell Robinson, Knicks is easily apparent
On the way to a 15-0 run to open the third quarter in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Knicks new starting center Taj Gibson became an offensive beast. Known more as a defensive specialist, […]
Taj Gibson value to Mitchell Robinson, Knicks is easily apparent
On the way to a 15-0 run to open the third quarter in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Knicks new starting center Taj Gibson became an offensive beast. Known more as a defensive specialist, […]
Falz stuns with new look
By Sampson Unamka Popular Nigerian rapper and actor, Falz the Bahd Guy, has left many of his followers wondering after he posted a photo of him sporting a new look. Read Also: Charly […]
Davido drops second album ‘A Good Time’ today
By Olaitan Ganiu Pop singer, David Adedeji Adeleke better known as Davido has released sophomore studio album, titled, ‘A Good Time’, today. The 17-track album will feature the previously released hit singles […]
‘All guns blazing’ as Madrid races to host climate summit
With 10 days left until the COP25, Spain is working at breakneck speed to pull off the logistical “miracle” of organising the world’s top climate summit in just a few short weeks. […]
Efe Nathan, Bidemi, other top gospel stars for BOW
By Adeola Ogunlade Pop gospel stars, Efe Nathan, Bidemi Olaoba, Dare Justified, 9Tingale, Yemi Olufemi also known as Ypiono among others are set to perform at the 8th edition of Best of […]
Truck with ‘illegal’ diesel impounded in Imo
Chris Njoku, Owerri THE Imo State command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Owerri has said a truck carrying over 900 bags of salt and eight drums of illegally […]
ITC commends Africa on AfCFTA initiative
The International Trade Centre (ITC) has commended the African Union on the establishment of Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Executive Director of ITC, Ms Arancha Gonzalez, gave the commendation on […]
Dr. Sid to host Beatz Awards
By Sampson Unamka Come this Sunday, Mavin records Singer, Dr Sid will host the fifth edition of the Beatz Awards which is created to celebrate the unsung heroes behind the music scene. […]
Police underperformance
INSPECTOR-General of Police (IGP) Muhammad Adamu introduced another dimension to news of irregularities that characterised the governorship elections in Bayelsa and Kogi states on November 16. After a meeting between President Muhammadu […]
Rivers ‘serial killer’ says he’s no longer guilty
Rosemary Nwisi, Port Harcourt GRACIOUS David-West, who is being prosecuted for allegedly killing women in hotel rooms across the country, including Rivers State, after being intimate with them, has pleded not […]
Steve Crown, Erujeje, others for ‘Just Worship’
Adeniyi Adewoyin Gospel musicians, Steve Crown, Erujeje, Chris Shalom have been listed to headline this year’s Just Worship musical concert which holds today at Shepherd Hill Baptist Church, Obanikoro, Lagos. According to […]
Google shifts rules for political ads, pressuring Facebook
Google’s tightening of its political ad policy could help reduce the spread of misinformation on election campaigns, but at a cost for lesser-known candidates. The move by Google placing restrictions on how […]
City Councilman Brad Lander is a smug dirty-trickster
The Manhattan Institute, where I work, held a public event this week at a downtown venue. Titled “Rent Regulation in NYC,” the panel was exactly the sort of wonky C-SPAN-ready confab that […]
‘The Ghost and The House of Truth’ wins three awards at AFRIFF
The Ghost and The House of Truth’ has won three awards at the recently concluded African Film Festival (AFRIFF). The movie which will be released in cinemas across Nigeria on November 22 […]
Population problem?
DOES Nigeria have a population problem? The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) seemed to think so, with a warning that, unless the economic base was expanded to create jobs for the massive […]
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