The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, has divorced his wife, Chanel Chin, saying “she is now an ex-Queen of Iwoland. Though the reason for the separation between the traditional ruler […]
EPL: Man. City beat Arsenal at Emirates
Kevin De Bruyne produced a masterclass as Manchester City breezed to a 3-0 win over a listless Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on Sunday The Belgium midfielder scored two high-quality goals and provided […]
Police arrest six for murder, illegal possession of firearms
Precious Igbonwelundu Six persons have been arrested by the police in Lagos for their alleged involvement in different murders, the command said on Sunday. One of the suspects, Amos Ekuma, a […]
Police arrest six for murder, illegal possession of firearms
Precious Igbonwelundu Six persons have been arrested by the police in Lagos for their alleged involvement in different murders, the command said on Sunday. One of the suspects, Amos Ekuma, a […]
IYC to Wike: you are dancing on graves of our 42 kinsmen
Mike Odiegwu, Yenagoa The altercation between the Ijaw ethnic nationality and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, continued at the weekend following the attack on the governor by the Ijaw Youth Council […]
2023: How my successor will emerge – Umahi
Ogochukwu Anioke, Abakaliki Ebonyi state Governor, Chief Dave Umahi on Sunday revealed how his successor will be selected. According to him, intense prayers will be carried out in the 13 local […]
Yuletide: FRSC warns against over-speeding, dangerous driving
By Mike Odiegwu, Yenagoa The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned drivers against over-speeding, dangerous driving and other traffic offences capable of causing road crashes during the festive period. Speaking […]
OAU lecturer slumps, dies less than 24 hours she directed university’s convocation play
Adesoji Adeniyi, Osogbo. A senior lecturer of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in Osun State Dr. Victoria Oluwaremilekun Adeniyi, slumped and died on Sunday morning. Adeniyi, who was said not to […]
Oshiomhole: I didn’t teach Obaseki, Shuaibu to lose elections
Tony Akowe, Abuja National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has alleged that his successor in office, Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Phillip Shuaibu does not have […]
UNIBEN ASUU vows to ignore IPPIS
Osagie Otabor, Bénin The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Bénin chapter has vowed that its members would not be intimidated to enrolled in the Integrated Payroll and Personnel […]
Ekpenyong : Akpabio’s withdrawal from Senate rerun will foster peace in A’Ibom
Bassey Anthony , Uyo The Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial district, Obong Christopher Ekpenyong has commended Niger Delta Affairs Minister, Senator Godswill Akpabio for withdrawing from the rerun election. Ekpenyong […]
Our tenure extends to 2021 – Ohanaeze
Chris Oji, Enugu Ohanaeze Ndigbo has warned those trying to stampede the present executive of organisation to desist from their pranks. The apex Igbo organisation regretted that the mischief makers were […]
Senator to Fed Govt: stop funding roads from budgets
Sanni Onogu, Abuja Chairman Senate Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Senator Gershom Bassey, at the weekend, called on the Federal Government to stop funding the construction and repairs […]
Edo hosts Health Insurance Summit
To strengthen the reforms of the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki led-administration aimed at improving the health and general wellbeing of residents in the state, the state government will on […]
Ganduje bags Kano NUJ award
By KOLADE ADEYEMI, Kano Kano state Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has again reaffirmed that his administration will ensure that every child in Kano get the free, compulsory and qualitative education […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery to save Nigeria in excess of $11b
By Okwy Iroegbu-Chikezie Minister of Finance, Budget & National Planning, Zainab Ahmed said Dangote Petroleum Refinery will stablise the micro economy by saving the nation 11 billion dollars that would otherwise […]
Rep urges Buhari to declare state of emergency in agriculture
Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti A member of the House of representatives, Hon. Olubunmi Wumi Ogunlola, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to as a matter of urgency declare a state of emergency […]
Obaseki, Emefiele to launch N69bn Edo Oil Palm Programme Tuesday
Our Reporter The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele will on Tuesday launch the Edo State Oil Palm Programme […]
Ten bullets were removed from my head says Angela Okorie
By Samuel Oamen Nigerian Actress/Singer Angela Okorie is presently recuperating from bullet wounds after being attacked by some unknown gunmen in her Mercedes G-wagon. The incident reportedly happened when the singer was […]
Fayemi pledges fairness, seeks support for service delivery
Rasaq Ibrahim Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi at the weekend reassured the people of the state of fairness and equity in ensuring even development spread in every part of […]
Crisis looms in Ogun APC as Osoba’s group reject Abiodun’s Commissioner – nominees list
Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta Crisis looms in the Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the government of Dapo Abiodun as members of the Aremo Segun Osoba’s political camp […]
Buhari’s aide knocks Julius Berger over Calabar-Itu road
By Bassey Anthony, Uyo Senior Special Assistant the President on Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC), Senator Ita Enang has slammed construction giant, Julius Berger over it poor job on the Calabar-Itu road. Enang, […]
Police nabbed old man, son, 2 others with possession of 2 AK 47
By Augustine Okezie, Katsina The Katsina State Police Command on Sunday in Katsina announced the arrest of 65 year old Alhaji Harisu Sani, 65yrs, his son, Anas Harisu, aged 23yrs,others were […]
Discourage use of hard drugs to reduce mental illness, says Mrs. AbdulRazaq
By Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin Constant advocacy and awareness on the dangers inherent in hard drugs use will reduce mental illness in the society, wife of Kwara state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Olufolake […]
I support January date for my husband’s burial – Seinye Lulu-Briggs
The controversy surrounding the burial of a prominent Kalabari son, High Chief Olu Lulu-Briggs, seems to have neared its end as widow of the deceased, Seinye has agreed to the new […]
Olaniyan: Tribute to a great literary scholar
By Edozie Udeze William Shakespeare had many years before now, captured the hollowness of life when he described the world as a stage. It is a stage where every man comes, […]
•••Adieu Tejumola
Olatunde Babawale IT is most disheartening and heart-rending that one has to write about Professor Tejumola Olaniyan in the past tense. He was so full of life and ideas that one […]
A year like no other
Olayinka Oyegbile As the year is racing to an end, it is time to take stock and do a reading list for the coming year. In doing this one may be […]
Day Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri stood still for late Pa Izoukumor
Shola O’Neil, Regional Editor, and Elo Edremoda, Warri Friday, November 29 was a gathering of crème de la crème at serene Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom in Warri Southwest local government area of Delta […]
Behold Akanbi, the cloth weaver
Razak Akanbi is a professional cloth weaver, specialising in making assortments of aso-oke. Located within the premises of the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, Akanbi moved over to Lagos from his home town […]
Behold Akanbi, the cloth weaver
Razak Akanbi is a professional cloth weaver, specialising in making assortments of aso-oke. Located within the premises of the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, Akanbi moved over to Lagos from his home town […]
Buhari: Late SGF Ekaette was an accomplished public servant
From Bassey Anthony, Uyo President Muhammadu Buhari, ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo and other prominent Nigerians were lavish with eulogies for a former Secretary to the Federal Government, Late Chief Ufot Ekaette. Ekaette, […]
Methodist Girls High School @140: Old students give back to alma mater
C. Omolara Akintoye reports. The school is celebrating her 140th anniversary, so we need to celebrate with the school and also raise funds, because we have a project on our hands. We […]
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A fat-rumped squirrel On its hind legs Rubs both hands together Like a monk in prayer Its altar is somewhere Up in the temple between the leaves A chant or two […]
Uru’s TOP TEN
Nollywood actress, producer and model, Uru Eke, tells Ogheneyoma Omarejedje her favourite things. Favourite fashion designer Home of Dorcas by Lola Majekodunmi Favourite style icon Beyonce Favourite shoe designer Jimmy Choo Favourite […]
Season’s essentials
Kehinde Oluleye How to get a killer outfit this season! Here is some style item you shouldn’t be without this merry season, they are must-have fashion item: Distinct red or green Not […]
3 arrested for alleged robbery in Ogun
By Precious Igbonwelundu The Police in Ogun State have arrested three suspected members of a syndicate alleged to have robbed a hospital in Ibafo. Folarin Azeez, 25, Temitope Bolariwa, 24, and Kolade […]
NYSC boss to corps members: Be security conscious
By Augustine Okezie, Katsina The Director Human Resource Management Department of the National Youths Service Scheme, NYSC, National Headquarters ,Abuja, Alhaji Salawu Abdulrazak Abdulsalam on Sunday in Katsina, charged corps members of […]
LASAA to probe alleged illegal payments
THE Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) is to probe alleged payment into the private account of its staff. The Agency’s Assistant General Manager , Corporate Services, Temitope Akande, in a […]
Sanwo-Olu wants stronger collaboration in HIV response
Adekunle Yusuf TO combat HIV/AIDS more effectively and meet 2030 target to eradicate the pandemic, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called for stronger collaboration among all stakeholders. This, he […]
Oil firm donates N25m to less privilege children
AN indigenous oil company, Eroton Exploration and Production Company Limited in conjunction with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has donated N25m to children with special needs in a bid to support and […]
Zola Electric opens centre
It was excitement and anticipation as ZOLA Electric, a renewable energy brand in Africa opened its first Experience Centre in Nigeria. The Experience Centre, which is located at the Fezel Plaza, Alfred […]
BIC to pick winners of Art Master Africa competition
BIC is organising its first continent-wide art competition tagged, BIC Art Master Africa 2019. The competition, which aims to foster local creativity, invites African talents to create artwork using the BIC Ball […]
Binatone launches air-purifier
Medinat Kanabe Binatone Industries has launched a high-tech Air Purifier with a potent filter popularly known as High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) which traps 99.9 percent particles into the Nigerian market. […]
Modular rice mills, boost to SMEs -NIDO boss
By Muyiwa Omobulejo The President of Nigerians in the Diaspora (Asia Group), Prof. Emenike Ejiogu has described the introduction of the modular rice milling machine into the nation’s market as “a […]
Hotel group acquisition boost Nigeria’s hospitality sector
Medinat Kanabe With the announcement of the acquisition of BON Hotels by ONOMO Hotels, the Nigerian hospitality industry, and that of the continent as a whole, is set for a major […]
OGS alumni celebrates silver jubilee
From Jewel Ibeabuchi ON December 8, former students of C.M.S Grammar School, Bariga, Lagos state, who left the school in 1994, gathered to celebrate their 25th anniversary. It was an evening […]
FCCPC takes enlightenment to young consumers
In a bid to increase consumer awareness and arrest consumer abuse in the country, the Federal Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCPC), the government body empowered to protect consumers, took consumer enlightenment to […]
Simba partners Ikoyi Club for Nigeria Cup golf tournament
Our Reporter Zehi Harald has emerged winner of the 2019 Nigeria Cup Golf tournament to smile home with Luminous Regalia, Nigeria’s first Lithium powered wall mounted back-up system. Harald was presented the […]
Meet Irabor who took a risk on Zlatan Ibile
Olushola Victor Zlatan Ibile’s desire to become a successful music star might not have come to pass but for Lawrence Irabor and his partners. Irabor, a co-owner of Alleluyah Boiz Entertainment, saw […]