Otunba T.J Abass 
The Chairman of Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, (SUBEB), Dr. Ganiyu Sopeyin has decried the increasing trend of cultism and abuse of drugs among school children, advising parents to take a keen interest in their children now that schools are on holidays. He said the fact that school children are on long vacation makes … Read more
Actress and producer, Blessing Egbe, has stated that her newly-produced movie, “Ten Virgins”, cost her a whopping N40million to produce. Egbe, widely known for producing the wave-making “Lekki Wives” disclosed this in an interview with Pulse, saying: “It is a high budget film. Over 40 million Naira has gone into the film. The cast is … Read more
The Lagos State Government has commenced the sales of Lake Rice at various outlets across the State in preparation for the coming Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Olayiwole Onasanya disclosed that Lake Rice is available for sale at sales centres across the State including the Agricultural Development Authority Complex, Oko-Oba; Lagos … Read more
If Toke Makinwa’s latest social media post is anything to go by, marriage might soon be on the cards once more about four years after she called it quits with her former husband, Maje Ayida. The media personality and Vlogger took to Instagram on Monday, to write about this year being her last as a … Read more
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams has appealed to the Federal Government to release the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (ACC), Omoyele Sowore. Adams said that such arrest portended grave danger for Nigeria’s democracy. The publisher of Sahara Reporters and convener Global Coalition for Security and Democracy in Nigeria was arrested … Read more
With their attraction to new housemate, Venita Akpofure, set to spiral out of control, Big Brother Naija housemates, Frodd and Omashola, have held a candid discussion with each other over the matter. The young men held the man-to-man discussion with each other on Monday having been in apparent competition for the fair-skinned beauty’s attention since … Read more
The Management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile – Ife, has said Opeyemi Dara, a 400-Level student who committed suicide was doing well academically. It was earlier reported that Opeyemi Dara, who was a final year student of Faculty of Arts, Department of English Language, allegedly committed suicide over poor academic performance. The public … Read more
The naira on Monday traded at N362.57 to the dollar at the parallel market in Lagos. Turnover at the window stood at 293.60 million dollars. The currency was N359 to dollar at the parallel market in Lagos, while it was exchanged at N445 and N397 to the pound sterling and Euro, respectively. At the Bureau … Read more
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, on Monday reacted to court ruling, which granted the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat permission to travel abroad for treatment. Ekohotblog reported that a Kaduna High Court presided by Justice Darius Khobo had granted El-Zakzaky and his wife permission to travel … Read more
A former Politics Editor at Daily Trust newspaper, Ibrahim Dan-Halilu, has been arrested by the Department for Security Service (DSS) in Kaduna State for allegedly supporting the activities of RevolutionNow in a Facebook post. The group, which is agitating for revolution movement in Nigeria, was convened by Omoyele Sowore, Publisher of Sahara Reporters. It was … Read more
Despite unrelenting reports that Real Madrid are determined to sign midfielder, Paul Pogba, from Manchester United, the Premier League club has stated their resolve to stay frim on their asking price. According to The Times, United rejected an offer from Real Madrid for Pogba involving a swap deal with Colombia international, with James Rodriguez as … Read more
Tottenham Hotspurs manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has urged fans to be patient towards their new French player, Tanguy Ndobele, as the player will need time to settle in his new surroundings. As far as the Argentinian is concerned, Tottenham fans“cannot expect too much” from Tanguy Ndombele despite investing a club-record £65 million ($79m) on the 23-year-old … Read more
A man who once led the line for the Manchester United must know one of two about being a striker and Dimitar Berbatov has said as a result of his skills, Anthony Martial can become “one of the best, best strikers” in the game at the moment. The former Red Devils forward believes the France … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force on Monday, released the names and phone numbers of Police Public Relations Officers across the states of the federation and the FCT. Force spokesman, DCP Frank Mba, explained that this was to ensure easier and quicker access to information. He added that release of the numbers became imperative so as “to … Read more
While everyone seems to credit Jurgen Klopp and the Liverpool hierarchy for pulling off the deal that saw him move to Anfield, Virgil van Dijk, has paid tribute to the huge role the club’s captain played in his coming to Merseyside According to the defensive stalwart, Jordan Henderson “painted the picture” of Liverpool which helped … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed that it had received the order granting Ibrahim El-Zakaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), leave to travel to India for medical treatment. Dr. Peter Afunanya, DSS Public Relations Officer, said this in a statement issued Monday night and made available to newsmen. He disclosed … Read more
Gerald Asamoah has reacted to racist comments attributed to Schalke FC chairman, Clemens Tonnies, last week, with the Ghana-born former Germany international saying the comments left him speechless. The German football administrator uttered the condescending statements against Africans at a public event in Paderborn last Thursday, saying: “Instead of increasing taxes, we should rather finance … Read more
A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo on Monday sentenced 26-year-old artisan, Adebayo Afeez, to a two-year jail term for stealing ram. Afeez, a native of Ikirun, the headquarters of Ifelodun local government area of Osun State was arraigned on two counts of housebreaking and stealing. The accused, who pleaded guilty to the … Read more
Lagos zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, has Nabbed one Victor Idahosa for alleged Internet fraud. The 24-year-old suspect was arrested at Cristolyte Close Diamond Estate, Lekki Ajah Lagos. The Commission’s acting Head, Media and Publicity, Tony Orilade, who confirmed the arrest, said, intelligence report was … Read more
Unknown gunmen on Monday killed a police inspector, identified as Lasisi on Isua- Ise Akoko Road in Akoko South East Local Government Area of Ondo State. It was learnt that the deceased together with his colleagues attached to Isua- Divisional Police Station, was at a police checkpoint when the suspected hoodlums suddenly appeared from … Read more