Otunba T.J Abass 
In a boost to Nigeria’s anti-terrorism war, the Nigerian Army has unveiled four mine and bomb resistant anti-ambush protected vehicles, all made in Nigeria. The unveiling ceremony at Nigerian Army Resource Centre Asokoro Abuja, was attended by both the Chief of Defence Staff General AG Olonisakin and Army Chief of Staff Lt Gen TY Buratai. … Read more
Two women and a thirteen-year-old boy kidnapped in Sokoto State a month ago, have regained their freedom. This is contained in a press statement issued to newsmen in Sokoto by Aminu Abdullahi Abubakar, Director of Press to the state’s Deputy Governor. The trio, Inno Abubakar Moriki, 55, from Moriki in Zamfara State, Halima … Read more
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Katsina State Police Command has arrested 5 suspected kidnappers who wanted to collect a N15m ransom from a housewife, Hajiya Habiba. Five of the suspects have already been arrested and are currently in prison custody. They are identified as AbdulRahman Hashimu, Umar Sada, Isiyaku Ya’u, Ado Nasiru … Read more
Five persons have reportedly been killed in a clash between rival cult groups in Anambra State. It was learnt that the incident occurred at the Idemili-North and Oyi areas of the state on Friday. The reason for the rival cults’ clashes could not be ascertained as of press time. A source, who … Read more
11 persons have escaped death on Saturday in the Ayetoro area of Ogun State as a Toyota Hiace commercial bus they were in rammed the side barrier on the road, leaving not less than seven of the passengers injured. The injured victims were said to have been taken to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching … Read more
The Ogun state police command has said that it has rescued the four remaining members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) who were abducted on Thursday, August 1. It was reported that Abimbola Oyeyemi, the spokesperson for the command on Saturday, August 3, said the four persons were rescued unhurt. Reports about the … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled plans to turn offices dedicated to his campaign during the electioneering period into Citizens Consultative Centres. The move, according to Peter Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Political Matters, is aimed towards bringing his government even closer to the people. Said to be four and located in the … Read more
Irrespective of whatever is being said to the contrary, Manchester United coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, insists Paul Pogba remains a player for the club and has “no doubt” that he still wants to represent the badge. The Frenchman has been a target for Real Madrid and Juventus over the summer, with Los Blancos reportedly even … Read more
A day after Messi was hit by a three-month ban by CONMEBOL for comments he made that the recently held Copa America in Brazil was arranged for Brazil to win from the start, Diego Maradona has praised Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi. According to Maradona, widely known for sharing his opinion, however controversial, the outbursts are … Read more
Weeks after he became a free agent following his release from Tottenham Hotspurs, reports in Italy suggest Fernando Llorente is set to sign for Roma. According to Calciomercato.it, Roma have already agreed a deal with Llorente but will only sign him on officially if Edin Dzeko or Patrik Schick leaves the club ion the summer. … Read more
Former Juventus striker, Amoruso, has praised the club’s decision to swap Dybala for Manchester United striker, Romelu Lukaku even with none of the deals completed yet. “He’s a player who has great strength, especially for Europe,” the 44-year-old told Il Bianconero when asked for his opinion, adding: “It’ll be crucial for Lukaku to integrate with … Read more
Former Manchester United striker, Robin van Persie, has claimed Manchester United stepped away from the principles that made them successful after Sir Alex Ferguson retired as manager in 2013. The forward, who joined United from Arsenal in Ferguson’s final season as the club’s manager, scored 26 goals to guide the club to their 20th league … Read more
About six months after they first tied the knot, Heidi Klum and Tom Kailitz have exchanged vows again in front of family and friends off the coast of Capri on Saturday. According to sources, Klum wore an off-the-shoulder white gown with puff sleeves and embellishment, and accessorized her wedding day look with gold bracelets and … Read more
Super Eagles stars, John Ogu and Oghenekaro Etebo, were guests at the Big Brother Naija house on Friday night, with the footballers overseeing the traditional Friday night games in the house. As a result, housemates were led in a series of drills by the football stars who are currently in Nigeria after the Africa Cup … Read more
As opposed to the wave of everybody keeping fit these days, Nigerian music star, Yemi Alade, has said she hates being in the gym and would rather be performing on stage. In her Instagram post on Friday, the 30-year-old, with benefit of hindsight, however, revealed the need to work out to deliver an endless supply … Read more
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has announced that she has forgiven controversial blogger, Kemi Olunloyo, following an apology from the woman known for her outlandish claims. In a video she recorded with fashion entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani, who is known to be a close ally of the actress, Kemi, the daughter of former governor of Old Oyo … Read more
American rapper, ASAP Rocky, is reportedly back in the United States after he was temporarily released from custody in Sweden ahead of an expected verdict in an assault trial fixed for August 14. The rapper, who has been detained in Stockholm for about a month, with he and two people in his entourage pleaded not … Read more
The general advice is to temper your excitement when you run into your ex anywhere but disk jockey and singer, DJ Cuppy, seems to operate by a different playbook. The daughter of foremost billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, took to social median on Saturday to gush over her reunion with ex-boyfriend, Asa Asika, at the AfroNation … Read more
As far as the estranged husband of Nigerian music star, Tiwa Savage, TeeBillz, is concerned, there won’t be anything called Afrobeats today without the input of D’banj and his former partner, Don Jazzy. Dwelling on Afrobeats, the new wave which is known as a mixture of the Afrobeat brand founded by music great, Fela Anikulapo … Read more
Known as much for her strong opinions these days as well as for her music, Simi has urged people to drop lines that have to do with seeking only to show respect to married women. According to her, she hates someone say: ‘How can you talk to a married woman like that, You can’t do … Read more