The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and the Daar Communications Plc have resolved their disagreement after Daar’s broadcast stations were shut down by the regulator that led to the suspension of the operational licences of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Ray Power FM last Thursday. A statement by the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN) said … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will meet on Tuesday, regarding judgments and orders served on it from various Courts of Law on the issuance of Certificates of Return. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria … Read more
The Director-General, National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), on Monday sought the collaboration of three aviation agencies in fighting human trafficking in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NAPTIP boss visited the National Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the International … Read more
The estranged wife of ex-governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State, Clara, on Monday told an FCT High Court in Apo, that she fled from her husband’s home over fears for her life. Clara revealed during cross-examination by the counsel for the former governor, Paul Onyia, in the petition filed by Chime for the dissolution of … Read more
The Chairman, Senator Ahmad Lawan Campaign Group, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi has condemned the amendments done to 2015 Senate Rule, saying it is illegal and not fit to be used in the 9th National Assembly. The ninth Senate would be inaugurated today and new leadership will also emerge. Abdullahi made this known at the News Agency … Read more
The Commissioner of Police in Abia State, Ene Okon, has declared one Sergeant Collins Akpugo, who allegedly shot and killed Chukwuikem Onuoha, 21, wanted. The commissioner also added that a reward of N500,000 awaits anyone with useful information about the fleeing policeman’s whereabouts. Akpugo had on June 4, 2019, shot Onuoha to death at Afaraukwu … Read more
Some unidentified gunmen on Sunday night invaded the Plateau State University, Bokkos, killing one Sheni Kimati, a 25-year-old 200 level student of the Department of Geography, of the institution. DSP Terna Tyopev, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Jos. According to … Read more
The immediate past Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, on Monday said that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had yet to issue him with a Certificate of Return as the Imo West senator-elect despite court order directing the electoral umpire to do so. Okorocha in a statement issued in Owerri, the state capital, by … Read more
Tasiu Maigari representing Zango constituency has been re-elected as Speaker by the Katsina State House of Assembly. His followed his nomination by Aliyu Sabiu, representing Mani constituency and seconded by Ibrahim Dikko from Matazu constituency. It was reported that a secret ballot system was adopted during the election conducted on Monday. In which all the … Read more
Singer, Simi, has weighed in on the important topic of depression, saying it is both sad and scary how much it is affecting men across the world, especially in Nigeria. The topic didn’t start with the former X3M Music act; she was called upon by a fan to express her thoughts on depression in a … Read more
Movie couple, Tchidi Chikere and Nuella Njubigbo yesterday celebrated the first anniversary of their white wedding. The love birds, made up of the prolific filmmaker husband and actress wife, took to social media on Sunday to wish each other a happy anniversary. Happy Anniversary to US. I Love you @mrtchidichikere Always and Forever. #Godisgood,” the … Read more
Abdulaziz Gafasa, representing Ajingi Constituency, has been elected as the Kano State House of Assembly as the new Speaker of the 9th Assembly. The election followed his nomination by the member representing Dala constituency, Malam Lawan Hussain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday during the first plenary session of the Assembly. It was … Read more
A day after a social media influencer known as Pamilerin Adegoke was assaulted by music act, Peruzzi, the singer’s label boss, and music superstar, Davido intervened by apologising on Perruzi’s behalf The music star took to his Twitter page on Monday, June 10, to dwell on the matter after his artiste, Peruzzi, confirmed he manhandled … Read more
A female South African singer, Nichume Siwundla, has been declared dead in an apparent suicide after reportedly jumping off a Johannesburg building on Sunday night. According to a statement from her record label, Top Chap Media, the singer was found at a friend’s place on Sunday after killing herself. “It is with sadness that we … Read more
With just days before the 2019 AFCON kicks off in Egypt, Mali are said to be at risk of being disqualified, a move that will prevent them from taking part in the competition. According to a revelation by a top official of the world’s football governing body, the West African country faces a ban if … Read more
The father of Leah Sharibu, Nathan Sharibu, on Monday reacted to the money gift by the former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to his family. While commending Mr Saraki, the family patriarch also made it known to journalists that his family was hit by a wave of mixed feelings over the gesture. According to him, “We … Read more
Despite his impressive victory in the French Open final against Dominic Thiem as well as throughout the entire tournament, Rafael Nadal is still the World No. 2. In the men’s tennis rankings released on Monday by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), Nadal as Novak Djokovic still leads. However, the leading eight positions are unchanged, … Read more
Fresh from leading his country to victory in the maiden Nations League tournament, Cristiano Ronaldo is looking forward to more titles with his country. According to the Portuguese captain, he aims to continue to look forward with Portugal despite being 34 years old now, especially with the Euro 2020 on the horizon. “The national team … Read more
As far as Cameroon legend, Roger Milla, is concerned, the forthcoming continental fiesta in Egypt is that of the Indomitable Lions for the taking, with the former striker saying not Ghana or any other country should pose a threat to Cameroon. Cameroon, who are the defending champions, are in pursuit of their sixth AFCON title … Read more
The Ninth Plateau State House of Assembly has elected Hon. Abok Ayuba, a 33-year-old 500-level student of Law at the University of Jos, as its speaker. Ayuba was elected on Monday at the Assembly’s inaugural sitting. The newly-elected Speaker, who represents Jos East constituency, was unanimously elected by members without subjecting it through the electoral … Read more