Otunba T.J Abass 
The Kano State Police Command on Friday said it has arrested 84 suspected criminals, including three suspected members of Boko Haram across the state. The State Police Commissioner, Ahmed Iliyasu, disclosed this to newsmen at Bompai Police Headquarters in Kano and said that the arrests were made in the last one week. He said the … Read more
No fewer than 40 people being held in various hideouts by volunteer vigilance groups and bandits in the state have been rescued by police in Zamfara State. Their rescue followed reconciliation and peace agreement processes jointly put in place by the Zamfara State Government and the Police Command in the State The agreement led to … Read more
The Northern Governors Forum has condemned Sunday killing of 25 people during a church service at Okokolo Village in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue state. The forum in a statement by its Chairman, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State, described the killings as a heinous crime that must not go unpunished. The forum expressed … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has promoted 1,924 Junior Cadre officers, the Customs’ Public Relations Officer, Joseph Attah, disclosed this in Abuja on Friday. Attah in a statement explained that 51 Assistant Inspector of Customs (AIC) were promoted to Inspector of Customs (IC) General Duty, while 48 Assistant Inspector of Customs (AIC) were elevated to … Read more
Not known for his criticism of government or its policies, Ghanaian music star, Sarkodie, seems to be shifting that reputation. The rapper, arguably Ghana’s most successful musician yet, has blasted the Ghanaian government over plans to build a new parliament projected to cost a whopping $200m. Describing the move as a case of misplaced priorities, … Read more
Fans of Michael Jackson in France have sued two alleged child abuse victims of Michael Jackson in a French court over claims they made in the recent HBO documentary titled “Leaving Neverland”. The hearing, according to reports, will take place at a court in the northern city of Orleans where the groups namely Michael Jackson … Read more
Dragged into the fray once more in the wake of the recent rape allegations against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) by Busola Dakolo, the wife of Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo, Ese Walter has been forced to speak again. This time, the young woman who came forward to accuse Fatoyinbo manipulating … Read more
American celebrity social commentator, Candace Owens, has stirred controversy on her Twitter handle with her favourable comment on Nigerians in the United States of America. Owens, known for her support for Donald Trump and stinging criticism of Black Lives Matter movement and Democratic Party in the United States, stated that Nigerian-Americans are the most successful … Read more
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, on Friday, commissioned a total of 288 flats at the Ikeja Military Cantonment, Lagos. The renovated buildings, meant for the accommodation of soldiers, were affected during the Ikeja Bomb explosions in 2001 and had been in dilapidated conditions until the Buratai intervened through the Nigerian … Read more
Two days ago, it was comedian, AY, that celebrated his daughter, Michele, upon the girl’s completion of primary school. This time around, the celebration is about the daughter of another notable comedian, Julius Agwu. The comedian’s daughter, Zahra, just finished primary school on Friday, with his wife, Ibiere Agwu, posting a picture of Zahra on … Read more
Nigerian music star, Timi Dakolo, has countered reports that his wife is suffering from trauma in the aftermath of revealing rape allegations against Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) senior pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo. Responding to a fan’s post to that effect, Timi Dakolo wrote: “My wife is fine, don’t mind them.” The social media user had … Read more
If her open celebration of being granted American citizenship two years ago unsettled anyone, Laide Bakare doesn’t seem to care. The Nollywood actress went even further by celebrating American Independence Day in an Instagram post. “Happy independent Day #AMERICA its feels good to be an American anytime, every time ??,” she wrote in parts as … Read more
Apparently showing support to his fellow musician, Naira Marley in the controversy surrounding the “Soapy” song, Zlatan Ibile shared a number of videos of himself giving money to children on Friday. The musician posted the videos on InstaStories, showing him handing out cash to children doing the controversial Soapy dance routine while he was in … Read more
As promised, Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, walked the talk on Friday, joining a protest held at a court in Abuja to demand life imprisonment for an alleged child rapist. The controversial Nollywood actress posted a series of pictures and videos from the protest on Instagram, showing not just standing firm in front of the court … Read more
Former England footballer, David Beckham, has celebrated the 20th anniversary of his wedding to fashion entrepreneur and former Pop star, Victoria. The 44-year-old former Manchester United and Real Madrid star shared pictures of themselves from different ages on their respective Instagram accounts. David wrote: “WOW 20 years, look what we created ♥ Love you so … Read more
In a statement that would have made female footballers in his country and by extension, the continent, happy, Samuel Eto’o has called for more support and investment for the women’s game in the country. While praising the country’s senior female team’s showing at the Women’s World Cup in France, the legendary striker and four-time African … Read more
Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, has put the willingness of the club’s former star towards departing Paris Saint-German on record, admitting that the La Liga giants have tried to re-sign the player. Speaking on the club’s chances of bringing back the Brazil international who left for a world-record €222 million fee in 2017, he said: … Read more
A legend of European football who is now in charge of Cameroon, Clarence Seedorf, has stated that his team remains calm ahead of today’s Round of 16 clash against Nigeria. At the Alexandria Stadium, the Super Eagles are set to battle it out with the Indomitable Lions for a place in the quarter-finals, with Seedorf, … Read more
Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola, has said his client is “in the process” of leaving Manchester United for pastures new this summer. Pogba, always in the news for issues other than his performances for the club, has been the subject of transfer rumours, with former club Juventus and Real Madrid linked as … Read more
Polish lawmakers have approved a measure that would exonerate most workers under the age of 26 from income taxes as the country seeks to stem the flow of its young people to other EU nations in search of better paying jobs. The lower house of parliament approved the measure introduced by the ruling conservatives in … Read more