SENSATIONAL Nigerian singer, Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman, popularly known as Oxlade, has revealed the songs he wishes he sang. The 26-year-old said he wishes he sang ‘You’ by Omah Lay and ‘King’ by Fireboy DML. Oxlade made this known in a recent interview with Beat 99.9 FM, Lagos. He said, “The …

THE Concerned Northern Forum has decried the continued detention of Sarkin Hausawan, Lagos, Alhaji Aminu Yaro, over his alleged connection to former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Godwin Emefiele, by the Department of State Services, DSS. The forum described the detention as a violation of human rights and disrespect …

TOTTENHAM Hotspur have entered the race to sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain. Spurs see the Frenchman as an ideal replacement for Harry Kane, who reportedly is searching for a house in Munich ahead of a potential move to Bayern. According to Marca, Tottenham is the latest club to show …

By Tonnie Iredia SUCCESSIVE governments in Nigeria, both federal and state, have over the years continuously reminded me of my amiable late Uncle Ajayi from whom I originally assimilated the rudiments of communication. Each time I tried to report on any assignment Uncle Ajayi gave me as a young chap, …

THE first elected deputy governor of Lagos State, Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu, has blamed the problems of Nigeria on God’s anger, falsehood, wickedness to one another, and corruption. Ojikutu said God was angry with Nigeria because the nation had decided to follow falsehood, adding, “and we are worshipping too many deities that …

National Association of Nigerian Students has condemned the planned increment of school fees by tertiary institutions in the country. In a statement signed by the National PRO, Giwa Temitope and released on Saturday, NANS declared that the government’s action is “insensitive” and “embarrassing”. The association also stressed that the government has …

SIX persons have reportedly died after taking alcohol allegedly served by their friend in Ogbogbo in the Ijebu-North East area of Ogun State. Our correspondent gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday, at a joint where seven friends reportedly converged to drink. A source told our correspondent that all the …

JOHN Mayaki wrote: “In a shocking turn of events, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State finds himself caught in the collapse of infrastructure he refused to address. The recent incident where his convoy got stuck on the same road he neglected speaks volumes about his administration’s lack of commitment to …

THE Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has called on residents of the state to be vigilant and security conscious. This is as he assured that his administration has taken precautions to secure the state. In a message to the residents of the state signed by his Spokesperson Olawale Rasheed on …

BARCELONA has released a statement assuring fans they would honour their pre-season friendly with Arsenal next Wednesday. The La Liga giants were forced to call off their game against Juventus on Saturday, after a couple of players caught a virus. It led to speculation that their fixture against Mikel Arteta’s …