Reliable sources have disclosed that the staff of office of the Oba of Rilwan Akiolu II that was stolen when hoodlums vandalised the palace on Wednesday morning has been recovered. It was learnt that the staff of office was recovered in the Ijora part of the metropolis early Friday morning. As at press time, it wasn’t certain whether any arrests …

Abigail Makinde, the mother of the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has died. The Chief Press Secretary to Mr Makinde, Taiwo Adisa, however, told newsmen that the family will soon make an official statement on the death of the deceased. Makinde had lost his father, Olatunbosun Makinde, a few years ago. It was learnt that Mrs Makinde died in the …

The #ENDSARS movement has brought nothing but joy to me. Finally, the youths are awake, with one voice and a common goal._I understand your plight, my 25 year old daughter had a nasty experience with SARS, almost losing her life. On her way to the airport, she was stopped and terribly ransacked and surrounded by fully armed plain clothes policemen …

The Economic and Finanacial Crimes Commission on Wednesday presented a Samuel Orie, a Compliance Officer with Guaranty Trust Bank Plc as its first prosecution witness, against Social media Influencer Adedamola Adewale, also known as Adeherself. EFCC stated that Adeherself was re-arraigned for alleged internet fraud before Justice Sherifat Solebo of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja. “Adewale, 20, is …

Winner of BBNaija Lockdown season Laycon met with a crowd today in Ogun state. He was named Youth Ambassador by Governor Dapo Abiodun, and gifted the sum of 5 million Naira & a three bedroom house.

President Donald Trump said Friday that he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, just a month before the presidential election and after having spent much of the last year largely downplaying the threat of the virus. Trump’s positive test came just hours after he confirmed that senior aide Hope Hicks, who had travelled with him …

To mark the 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence, President Muhammadu Buhari made a speech addressing Nigerians, where he made comparison to Nigeria’s petrol price and that of other oil producing countries. “Petroleum prices in Nigeria are to be adjusted. We sell now at N161 per litre. A comparison with our neighbours will illustrate the point” His Excellency said. President Muhammadu …

After a tussle to win the 85 million naira grand prize, Laycon- Olamilekan Agbeleshe, the show’s most loved participant has emerged the winner of the 2020 Big Brother Naija ‘LOCKDOWN’ Season 5 that started on July 19 and ended today, September 17. He led by 60 per cent votes followed by Dorathy with 21.85 per cent votes. However, Nengi had …

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), an agency of the U.S. Department of Treasury, Tuesday placed the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2019 presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his family members under close watch over alleged financial fraud. FinCEN flagged some transactions linked to the senior politician as suspicious as it surveilled money movements within …

Fans of disqualified Big Brother Nigeria housemate, Erica Nlewedim have raised almost $10,000 for her less than six hours after her disqualification. In a drive through online fund raising site, Gofundme, the fans plan to raise $100,000 for her as compensation. More to follow