The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM), Mr Aminchi Habu has been enjoined to serve his petition on President Muhammadu Buhari through the proper channel, the All Progressives Congress, (APC). The Presidential Election Tribunal made this ruling on Saturday. Habu is challenging the declaration of Buhari as the winner of the Feb. 23 presidential … Read more
Amidst the outrage and condemnation over the execution of Mrs Kudirat Adesola Afolabi, a widow and mother of two by the Saudi Arabian Government, the Ambassador to Nigeria has insisted that it was the right decision. The government also said it is determined to apply the law on any person against whom evidence is … Read more
The road to Gbajabiamila’s bid to the Speakership position of the National Assembly appears smooth with the endorsement of all 24 House of Representatives members-elect from Kano State . The decision was reached at a meeting with the State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on Friday night, which took place at the Governor’s Lodge, Aminu … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Akure on Saturday has declared that the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the September governorship election in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke was eligible to contest the election. With the ruling, the controversies surrounding the eligibility of the lawmaker to contest the election or hold the … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been ordered by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja to immediately announce the result of February 23, 2019, National Assembly Election for the Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency in Lagos State. The court also barred the electoral body from conducting a re-run poll for the constituency … Read more
Donald Trump yesterday branded Robert Mueller’s two-year investigation into likely Russian interference in the 2016 election and the attendant report as “a waste of time”. “I have not read the Mueller report yet, even though I have every right to do so,” Trump wrote on Twitter on Saturday, adding: “Only know the conclusions, and on … Read more
Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, has promised not to drive away Jewish settlers from the West Bank while at the same time vowing not to cede the settlements to Palestinians. Speaking on Saturday, Netanyahu, who is seeking re-election amidst rising opposition and several allegations, said he will annex Jewish settlements in the occupied West … Read more
Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to place a ban on politicians and public office holders from seeking medical treatment abroad. According to the son of Afrobeat founder, Fela, denying politicians from seeking medical attention abroad will help improve Nigeria’s health sector since public office holders would know they have … Read more
Fuji Music legend, K1 De Ultimate, has thrown his weight behind Oluwatobi Ilelolawa, a 12-year-old Primary 6 pupil, who recently sketched a portrait of President Muhammadu Buhari’s portrait with pen (Biro) without alteration few days ago. Hours after Raheem Akingbolu, THISDAY Newspapers’ Brands and Marketing Editor, posted the story of the boy on Facebook, K1, … Read more
Kenyan rapper, Victoria Kimani, has apologised for taking shots at Tiwa Savage in a recent Instagram post as part of the trending #FvckYouChallenge. Kimani apologised for slut-shaming Tiwa Savage Victoria Kimani apologises for slut-shaming Mavin Records First Lady, Tiwa Savage whom she threw shades at severally including labelling her “Grandma African bad girl”. ”Grandma African … Read more
One of Nigeria’s leading producers, Don Jazzy has highlighted conflict of choice as the reason behind his yet single status. In an interview with Hip TV, the multi-talented producer, was asked to give an update on why he remains unmarried at a time many of his peers are married with children and he finds it … Read more
American singer and rapper, Cardi B, is the artiste to beat leads as organisers release the nominations for the 2019 Billboard music awards. The controversial mother of one earned 21 nominations, with the 26-year-old singer nominated for choice categories like ‘Top hot 100 songs’, ‘Top-selling song’, ‘Top collaboration’ among other categories. With 17 nominations each, … Read more
With heightened apprehensions that superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, might not be fit for the Champions League quarter-final first leg clash with Ajax this week, Juventus manger, Massimiliano Allegri, has said he is confident that the former Real Madrid man will be fit for the encounter. Ronaldo, who was missing again as Juve sealed a 2-1 victory … Read more
Football great, Pele, improving after his latest visit to the hospital for what has been described as urinary infection. The 78-year-old Brazil legend was admitted on Wednesday after a promotional event involving young World Cup winner and Paris St-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe. In a message he posted on Twitter, Pele wrote: “The antibiotics are working … Read more
With both Manchester United coach, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, and his assistant, Mike Phelan, watching, Barcelona came up with late goals to almost secure the La Liga title for the season. With Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez beating the usually impressive Jan Oblak twice in the match, Barcelona were afforded the chance to go 11 points … Read more
They were certainly not as free-flowing as people know them to be but Manchester City still did enough to qualify for the FA Cup final yesterday. An early goal by Gabriel Jesus was enough to beat Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 on Saturday to reach the FA Cup final while also keeping the lofty quadruple … Read more
A match expected to be a major decider in the 2018/2019 season in Bundelisga turned out to be one of the most one-sided affairs in recent time as Bayern Munich hit four first-half goals and another in the second half to go a point clear in the Bundesliga. The contest saw Robert Lewandowski netting his … Read more
Acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has described the alleged conversion of banks into money-laundering institutions in the nation as disturbing. While speaking in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State during a meeting with Compliance Officers of Banks in the South-South Zone on Friday, Magu said the commission … Read more
The management of Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, ECCIMA, has extended the period for Enugu Trade Fair by two days. The adjustment in the period earmarked for this year’s fair, which is the 30th edition of the Enugu International Trade Fair, was due to a clash of dates with Kaduna Trade Fair. … Read more
One of Nigeria’s leading energy groups, Oando Plc., has announced the divestment of its residual 25 per cent stake in oil and gas firm, Axxela Limited, for an impressive $41.5million. The energy group, in a statement, said the move is aimed at further reducing its debt profile, with the stake bought by Helios Investment Partners. … Read more