Otunba T.J Abass 
A veteran broadcast journalist, Umar Tudunwada, died Sunday afternoon from a road accident outside Kano city. Mr Tudunwada was returning to the city from an engagement in Abuja when the crash happened around Kura town, about 25 kilometres from Kano. In a career that spanned close to 40 years, Mr Tudunwada worked in television and … Read more
In the wake of trending focus on rape across social media platforms in Nigeria, rapper and singer, Skales, has revealed that his mother was a victim of sexual molestation. According to the 28-year-old “Shake body” singer, however, his father was behind his mum’s sexual abuse encounters unlike that against Senior pastor of the Commonwealth of … Read more
Two days after his wife came out with allegations of rape against COZA pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo, Timi Dakolo has released a statement on behalf of his family thanking Nigerians for the support his wife and the entire family has received in the aftermath. In an Instagram post on Sunday, the Bayelsa State indigene thanked Nigerians … Read more
A pastor along with her husband, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, at the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly in Guzape, Abuja, Pastor Omodele Fatoyinbo, jumped to the defence of her husband on Sunday. Fatoyinbo, a flamboyant cleric, has been under attack for the past few days after Busola Dakolo, wife of singer and songwriter, Timi Dakolo, accused him … Read more
Based on its statement that it doesn’t get involved in the running of churches, even in the face of mounting rape allegations against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has come under attack. One of those who have taken the Christian body to task is … Read more
The fourth season of the hugely awaited Big Brother Naija reality show finally kicked off yesterday with 21 housemates. The first housemate introduced for the new season, delayed a little beyond usual, was 30-year-old Ogun State indigene, Avala. Others like Khafi, a 29-year-old from Ekiti State and 29-year-old Omashola from Delta State, followed. Frodd, a … Read more
The coach of England’s women team, Phil Neville, on Sunday said France will support his side in the semi-final clash against the United States at the ongoing women’s World Cup. Billed for Tuesday, Neville, who is hoping to steer England into their first ever final in the competition expects the crowd at the Groupama Stadium … Read more
Italian champions, Juventus, have confirmed the arrival of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Adrien Rabiot, in Turin to seal a move to the Seria A giants. “Adrien Rabiot has arrived in Turin ahead of a proposed move to Juventus,” it announced on Twitter, posting a video and photos of the French player’s arrival by private jet. The … Read more
In a declaration that would surely rattle many associated with Manchester United, Wayne Rooney has named Louis Van Gaal as the best coach he has worked with. Speaking to De Telegraaf, Rooney, a former Man U and England captain who played for years under the revered Sir Alex Ferguson, saying: “Van Gaal is by far … Read more
Madagascar humiliated the Super Eagles of Nigeria yesterday, scoring one goal in each half to produce an unlikely victory over the three-time African champions that ensured their qualification as group winners with 7 points. With qualification already secured following Super Eagles 1-0 win over Guinea on Wednesday, coach Gernot Rohr made five changes to the … Read more
Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) will begin a nationwide strike on Wednesday, July 3, after the expiration of a two-week strike ultimatum issued by the union on June 13 over non-payment of stevedoring contractors. Abdul-Waheed Adeyanju, the President-General of MWUN, made this known in a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday. According to him, … Read more
According to reports, Paris Saint-German forward, Kylian Mbappe, doesn’t intend to renew his current deal with his French club. The New Agency of Nigeria reports that the 20-year-old World Cup winner, whose current contract is due to expire in 2022, is of the belief that his long-term future lies elsewhere. And with Real Madrid and … Read more
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has urged the Federal Government to speed up the implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage in order to improve the living condition of workers. The Lagos State Chairman of the council, Mallam Shakirudeen Olofin, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in … Read more
The Presidency has reacted to the controversies surrounding the planned establishment of Ruga settlement for Fulani herdsmen across the nation. It wa reported that the news of the Federal Government’s move to set up settlement for the herders has generated a lot of controversies among Nigerians. However, in a statement to newsmen on Sunday, signed … Read more
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Minna has remanded four men who allegedy attempted kidnap. Legbo Yasaba, Ndako Adamu, Makun Mohammed and Baba Salla were arraigned on two counts of criminal conspiracy and attempt to commit offence to wit kidnapping. The Police Prosecutor, ASP. Daniel Ikwoche, told the court that one Mohammed Gbako of Etsu Audu … Read more
Seven men have been arraigned in a Wuse Zone 6 Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, for allegedly attacking policemen on duty and burning four vehicles worth N3.7 million. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reported that the police charged Shuaibu Iliyasu, Abdulmajid Ibrahim, Abdulrahman Lawali, Nasiru Alhassan, Abdulkadir Sanusi, Sanusi Suleiman, and Muktari Musa with three counts … Read more
Eight persons have been confirmed dead, while 12 others injured on Wednesday in multiple accidents involving seven vehicles around Danco filling station on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Mr Clement Oladele, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, confirmed this incident in Abeokuta on Thursday. Oladele confirmed that the accident, which occurred around 7:56 … Read more
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has advised the newly elected leaders of the country’s 9th National Assembly on the importance of a harmonious relationship between the executive arm and the legislative arm of the government. This was contained in a congratulatory message, titled “Nurturing and Deepening National Assembly Institution, … Read more
A renewed clash between members of rival cult groups have left no fewer than five cultists dead in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. Two young men were beheaded by suspected cultists in the metropolis following a battle for supremacy between the Greenlanders and Debam, also known as Bobos. The three others were also killed in … Read more
Reports say the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila may likely name three committees each today (Thursday). The two leaders are also expected to announce the adjournment of both chambers sine die on June 20. Investigations by The Punch in Abuja on Wednesday revealed that the lawmakers of … Read more