Teacher in prison for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old pupil, Hope(not the real name)

Hope, who is suffering from dyslexia, was in the primary school section of the institution which also houses the secondary school where Jacob worked. our reporter learnt that Hope’s mother noticed sometime in November 2019 that her daughter urinated on the body. She said she became disturbed when the girl repeated the act several times … Read more

Navy declares 36 wanted over kidnapping, killings in Ondo

The Forward Operating Base (FOB) of the Nigerian Navy in Igbokoda, Ondo State has declared wanted, one Iwatan Bamitale and 35 others, said to be members of a gang allegedly masterminding criminal activities in the coastal areas of the state on Friday The FOB alleged that Bamitale, a native of Ilaje Local Government Area, and … Read more

Osun Governor Visits Family of Slain Corps Member

Delegates of the Osun State government has visited the family of the corps member, Mr. Adebayo Mukaila that was killed at the late hours of Tuesday by suspected armed robbers in Osogbo. The Commissioner of Youth and Sports, Hon. Olayemi Lawal who led the government delegation while addressing the family made it known that the … Read more

Anambra to punish teachers flogging pupils for speaking Igbo

BREAKING: Anambra Govt Alleges Plot to Arrest Officials Ahead of Polls

The Anambra State Government has asked teachers in the state to revivify the teaching of the Igbo Language in schools. The state Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Culture & Tourism, Ms Sally Mbanefo, gave the warning at a workshop for the revival of Igbo in Awka on Friday. Read Also: FG puts in place Emergency Response … Read more

FG puts in place Emergency Response Support Systems as Coronavirus Spread Increases

#CoronavirusUpdates: Quarantined Italian In Nigeria Has Fully Recovered

According to the world health organization, there had been 98 cases of coronavirus outbreak across 18 countries but no deaths recorded, however, over 200 people in China have died from the virus and almost 10,000 more cases nationally. The Nigerian government has advised citizens to suspend travel plans to china Also, as part of preventive … Read more

Call Oshiomhole To Order, Edo Govt Tells Presidency, IGP

BREAKING: Edo 2020: Commissioners, Special Adviser Dump Obaseki, Declare Support For Ize-Iyamu

The Edo State Government has asked the Presidency and the Inspector General of Police to call the National Chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to order and let him know that no one is above the laws of the land. The state government in a communique released by the special adviser, media and communication … Read more

Insecurity: Sack security chiefs now, more Nigerians tell Buhari

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A newsdaily recently conducted an online poll to gauge the feelings of Nigerians towards the state of insecurity and the renewed call for the sacking of security chiefs, as expressed by some senators and a plethora of Nigerian citizens The polls conducted on Twitter and Facebook on Friday indicated that more Nigerians want President Muhammadu … Read more

American Sofia Kenin Defeat Former World Number One To Win Australian Open

Sofia Kenin, the 21-year-Old Moscow born American is the new Champion of Australian Open, coming from behind to claim her first major title. She defeated former world Number one, Venezuelan-Spanish Garbine Muguruza in three sets 4-6 6-2 6-2, breaking Garbine twice in the final set to clinch a historic Grand Slam. Garbine Muguruza won the … Read more

Video: Tonto Dikeh’s Son Tells Her To Get Boyfriend

Nollywood screen diva Tonto Dikeh and her son King Andre is admirable and guess what, he has asked her to bring home a boyfriend. Tonto alongside her estranged husband Olakunle Churchill welcomed Andre in February 2016. The actress, who has their son in her custody some clips of them goofing their apartment, where her son … Read more

Visa Ban: Nigerians Should Not Suffer For The Failures Of Buhari’s Administration –Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has expressed his sadness over the inclusion of Nigeria among the countries affected by the visa restriction. Atiku in a post on his Facebook page Saturday morning urged the US to reconsider its stand based on the history of her relationship with the Nigerian people. According to him, Nigerians should … Read more

I Left My Husband After Getting What I Wanted- Yvonne Jegede

It may sound interesting, but Nollywood screen goddess Yvonne Jegede, in a comment section on Instagram said she left her estranged husband after getting what she wanted. Concise News reports that Jegede shared a photo from a movie shoot where she stood close to her screen husband, fanning him while he ate. Reacting, a follower … Read more

Popular Nollywood Actress Speaks On What Led Her Short Marriage

Popular Nollywood Actress, Abimbola Akinsanya, has disclosed what led to her leaving her marriage early, in spite of her three month- old baby. The Yoruba movie star, popularly known as “Omo Oloja”stated this in a recent post in her Instagram handle, saying it was not an easy decision. According to her, she left the union … Read more

Transfer: Tottenham’s Danny Rose Joins Newcastle

Premier League side Newcastle have completed the loan signing of Danny Rose from Tottenham for the remainder of the season. Newcastle will pay £2m plus a loan fee for the 29-year-old, who could make his debut in Saturday’s Premier League game at home to Norwich City. The deal does not include an obligation or option … Read more

What Man United Manager Solskjaer Said on Ighalo’s Signing

Manchester Un ited manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that new signing, Odion Ighalo will get the maximum advantage from his temporary stay at the English Premier League (EPL) giants. Ighalo, a former Super Eagles of Nigeria international, joined United on Friday on loan from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua of China until the end of the season. Early Saturday … Read more

Transfer: Odion Ighalo Breaks History After Joining Man United

Former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo has joined English Premier League (EPL) giants Manchester United from Shanghai Shenhua on loan until the end of the season. Concise News understands that the Red Devils do not have the option to buy the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations highest goalscorer at the end of the term. Ighalo, who … Read more

Introduction Of Lag Buses Will Unlock Traffic – Commissioner

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The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, has said that the introduction of Lagos Bus Services Limited has provided a well-structured transport system that will unlock traffic gridlocks across the metropolis. Oladeinde stated this at the opening session of a three-day Strategic Management Retreat organised for staff of the Lagos Bus Services Limited by the … Read more

Agriculture: LASG Engages Farmers On Bumper Harvest

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In order to properly plan and ensure bumper harvest for the Year 2020, the Lagos State Agricultural Inputs Supply Authority has engaged farmers and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector through its quarterly forum at Oko-Oba Farm Centre, Agege. In her address to participants, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture, Mrs. Abisola Olusanya said … Read more

FIRS warns against evasion as 7.5% begins today

As the implementation of the new 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax rate begins on Saturday (today), the Federal Inland Revenue Service has warned businesses and individuals against tax evasion. The Federal Government had said it would from today begin the implementation of the 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax. The VAT increase which is … Read more

Why I withdrew Goje fraud case – AGF

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The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), said he withdrew the N25bn fraud case against Gombe Central lawmaker, Senator Danjuma Goje, stating that the case against him was weak. The Muhammadu Buhari regime had come under fire for withdrawing the charges against Goje barely three weeks after he abandoned his ambition to run … Read more

US imposes Visa ban on Nigeria, others

The US has suspended the issuance of visas that can lead to permanent residency for nationals of Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar and Nigeria. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf revealed this during a call with reporters on Friday. He said, nonimmigrant visas were not affected for the additional countries, Wolf said. Those visas are given … Read more