Legendary Nigeria musician, Daddy Showkey revealed through his social media page why he will never cut his long dreadlock hair. The popular reggae musician narrated how a woman called Sister P made him take a decision never to cut his hair again. Showkey, who is identified with his hair in long locks, took to Instagram … Read more
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has revealed he will rather go into something else than to manage Manchester United or Real Madrid. The former Barcelona manager said even if it is the only job he was offered he will turn it down due to the intense rivalry between the two heavyweight clubs and their closest … Read more
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has debunked claims that he is under pressure to contest the 2023 presidential election rather, he is focused on promoting peace and sustainable democracy in Africa. Jonathan made this known through his spokesman, Mr. Ikechukwu Eze. Asked to comment on the reports of Jonathan contesting in 2023, Eze told TheCable: “There … Read more
Defending champion Manchester City took a commanding lead into the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final after outclassing neighbours Manchester United at Old Trafford in a four-goal thriller. Marcus Rashford’s late reply will give United hope they can still turn this tie around in the return on Wednesday, 29 January, but it should not … Read more
Danny Drinkwater who won the English Premier League title with Leicester City has joined Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season from his current club, Chelsea. The player arrived at the club’s training ground to undergo medical examinations on Tuesday and has sealed the move. Chelsea made this known in a statement … Read more
A Lagos Special Offences Court has granted a fake Colonel Paulson Ogbonnah, N20m bail for an alleged fraud of N92m. The judge, Justice Sherifat Solebo, in a short ruling granted the accused the bail adding that, the defendant must provide two sureties who reside within the jurisdiction of the court. “The proof of residence of … Read more
The Iranian government has vowed to attack Israel and other allies of the United States of America following the public humiliation of the country through the assassination of her top general. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards disclosed this on Wednesday. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards on Wednesday responded to the assassination of commander Qassem Soleimani with a … Read more
Iran has launched a missile attack on an Iraqi airbase in the country’s west early Wednesday where US and coalition forces are based, Iranian state media said. Security sources told AFP that nine rockets hit the sprawling Ain al-Asad airbase, the largest of the Iraqi military compounds where foreign troops are based. The attack came … Read more
The National Leader of the All Progressive Congress, Bola Tinubu, has said that it was too early to talk about zoning of the 2023 presidency. The party leader disclosed this to newsmen after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday in Abuja. Tinubu stressed that anybody that was talking about the … Read more
The executive Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has sworn in four new judges to strengthened the state’s judiciary. Wike admonished the newly judges to show more commitment in the administration of justice. He made the call at the swearing-in of four judges, which comprised three judges of the State High Courts and one Customary … Read more
The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, has signed the N1.1tn Appropriation Bill for 2020 into law. The budget tagged “Budget of Olimpotic Meristemasis” was signed into law on Tuesday. Ayade commended the State House of Assembly for meeting the Dec. 31, deadline of passing the appropriation bill adding that, the state was … Read more
The Lagos State Government is to borrow N97.533 billion to fund the 2020 budget of N1.169 trillion. As at last year, Lagos’ total debt profile rose to N1.04 trillion, according to report from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, PM News reports. According to the report, Lagos’ domestic debt profile stood at N519.37 billion while … Read more
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone, has slammed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the stampede that occurred Monday at the Lagos State University, LASU. Ekohotoblog.com reported the stampede that resulted in the cancellation of the scheduled exams at LASU. In a statement by the Coordinator Southwest zonal leadership, Comrade Kowe Odunayo, on Monday, … Read more
Lagos State Police Command has arrested an ex-convict, Tunde Ajeigbe for allegedly snatching a phone from a passenger in a commercial bus. According to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), who shared the story on its social media handle, Ajeigbe, on the day of the incident, jumped from the motorcycle around the 7UP area and snatched … Read more
Apostle Paul Okikijesu of the Christ Apostolic Miracle Ministry has declared that God told him that Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor W.F Kumuyi of Deeper Life Bible Church and Bishop Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church, will die and not make heaven. In the messages he made available … Read more
The picture of the former President Olusegun Obasanjo harvesting yam in a farm is currently trending on various social media platforms. The 82 year-old Ex-president had a knicker, T-shirt and a cap on his head, digging the ground to harvest yam at his homestead ‘Ibogun Olaogun village’ near Ifo, Ogun State. Supported by those with … Read more
The Chairman of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga (retd), has called for a better a Nigeria where equal opportunities are availed to everyone. He expressed dismay that in recent times Nigerian students have not been speaking up for issues that affect their future, urging them to always stand up for the … Read more
A 25-year-old Uber driver, Babatunde, who allegedly absconded with his employer’s Toyota Corolla, valued at N2 million on Monday appeared in a Yaba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The police charged Babatunde, who resides in Ikorodu area with theft. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecution counsel, Sgt. Modupe Olaluwoye, told the court … Read more
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday said his administration will work hard to justify the confidence Lagosians have in his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) by voting and retaining it as the ruling party in the state. Governor Sanwo-Olu gave this vow at the annual special Thanksgiving Service of the state government with … Read more
A 19-year-old man, Umar Shuaibu, on Monday appeared before an Ebute-Meta Chief Magistrate Court, Lagos State, over alleged murder of one Mr. Yusuf Abubakar with whom he fought over a seat. The police, who brought the defendant on a count charge of murder, said he hit Abubakar on the stomach during the fight. The defendants’ … Read more