Chelsea manager, Mauricio Sarri, has urged striker, Gonzalo Higuan, to look towards fellow South American footballer and Barcelona striker, Luis Suarez, for inspiration on to how to adapt to life in the top flight With just three goals coming the way of the former Real Madrid striker in eight appearances in the Premier League since … Read more
Tennis Japanese star, Naomi Osaka, has signed a deal with global sports apparel giant, Nike. The Tennis World No. 1, who was previously tied to rival Adidas, will first wear Nike gear at the Stuttgart Grand Prix later this month, according to information published on the U.S. sportswear maker’s website. “I’m proud to become a … Read more
As pregnancy rumours continue to swirl around former Big Brother Naija housemate, TBoss, she has added more fuel to speculations by sharing a close-up shot of her stomach on social media. The delectable but controversial reality TV star serenaded her followers with another picture on Friday, this time focusing her tummy. No sooner had she … Read more
Comedian, Helen Paul has revealed she was conceived through rape while bagging her Ph.D. which she recently completed studies for at University of Lagos. Also, the comedian, who is a product of the Creative Arts Department of Unilag, dedicated her Ph.D. to her mum. While describing herself as the first comedian to bag a Ph.D. … Read more
Pretty Nollywood actress, Zainab Balogun, has revealed that fellow actress and comedian, Chigurl, introduced her to her husband, Dikko Nwachukwu. In an interview with Bolanle Olukanni for Ndani TV, Zainab also revealed how she and her husband, who owns Jetwest Airways and the life she has had to embrace particularly playing the role of mother … Read more
Fans have continued to react after singer, Simi, said her children will not have access to phones until they are 24 years old. The “Joromi” who said the move is to keep them away from the internet, which she considers a scary place, said she believes it a really necessary move. “My kids will be … Read more
Ghetto Soldier, Daddy Showkey, was yesterday moved to place curses on officials of the Edo State Task Force Team for letting food packaged for sale by a poor food seller go to waste. The “Diana” singer, also known for his activism when the matter has to do with indigent people, was reacting to viral photos … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command said two suspects have been arrested over the death of Stephen Urueye, a graduate of the University of Lagos and House Officer at Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Urueye, who along with his mates graduated from Unilag as part of the convocation ceremony held on Wednesday, was stabbed to death 24 … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday presented Certificates of Return to the 40 members-elect of the Lagos State House of Assembly, who emerged victorious during the March house of assembly elections. Speaking at the event at the INEC office in Yaba, Lagos, Mr Sam Olumekun, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, reminded … Read more
A medical doctor said to be working with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Dr Stephen Urueye, has been reported killed by armed thugs at Idi Araba area of Lagos. The victim was one of the graduates from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) who participated in the school’s convocation held on Wednesday in Akoka. However, … Read more
The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday met with former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair. Professor Osinbajo received the former British PM who led a delegation from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The meeting, which lasted over 30 minutes, was said to have held … Read more
Nollywood actor cum politician, Desmond Elliot has just received his certificate of return to Lagos State House of Assembly representing Surulere 1 constituency.
A Federal High Court in Owerri has dismissed a suit challenging the emergence of Imo State Governor-elect, Mr Emeka Ihedioha, as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 9 elections. The presiding judge, Justice Tijani Ringim, dismissed the case on Thursday, saying the suit lacked proof. The suit was filed … Read more
In what is not totally an unsurprising twist in a long-running saga, suspended Walter Onnoghen has tendered his resignation as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) with immediate effect, The embattled Justice, who has been in the eye of the storm since last year, reportedly turned in his resignation letter to President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday evening, … Read more
Simi has shared with fans the album cover for her forthcoming third studio album ‘Omo Charlie Champagne.’ The singer shared the cover via her Instagram page on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Apparently, Simi can’t wait to release this album which she thinks will wow not just her fans but her critics also. “Guys, Is it … Read more
Bobrisky is busy on the set of a new movie, ‘Bobrisky in Love’. The transgender has been busy filming the movie in Enugu alongside Anita Joseph and Queen Nwokoye. Bobrisky arrived Enugu in company of Anita Joseph on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. The movie is produced by Nollywood Namaste Production company while Ken Steve Anuka … Read more
The Federal Government has implemented more than 140 reforms aimed at improving the business environment in Nigeria in the past three years. Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, stated this at the 2nd Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Awards. He also noted that 32 States were reported by the World Bank to have improved their Ease of Doing … Read more
The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Ogun, Clement Oladele, on Thursday, advised motorists plying Lagos -Ibadan Expressway to exercise patience and drive cautiously, especially within construction areas. Oladele disclosed this in a statement signed by the FRSC Public Education Officer in the state, Florence Okpe, and made available to journalists in Abeokuta. … Read more
The two-quarter consecutive declines in the volume of premium motor spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, importation has been reversed with a 21.7 percent rise in the fourth quarter of 2018 (Q4’18) to 5.32 billion litres up from 4.37 billion recorded in Q3’18. The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, yesterday, disclosed this in its report entitled: … Read more
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has appointed Mrs Teju Abisoye as the Acting Executive Secretary of Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) with effect from April 1, 2019. Mrs Bosede Alimi, the Director, Strategy, Funding and Stakeholder Management in LSETF, said this on Wednesday in Lagos. Alimi said Abisoye’s appointment was, however, subject to … Read more