THE trending video of some men pushing one of the Blue Line Rail trains has elicited severe criticism on social media. See Video; The Marina Terminal (Marina – Mile 2) of the multi-billion naira 13km line was commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari in January. Nigerians are mocking the authorities over …
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Ex-convict, 17 Others Convicted For Internet Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentencing of a serial internet fraudster and ex-convict, Olayinka Olatunji, to two years imprisonment and a fine of N500,000 before Justice Demi Ajayi of the Federal High Court, Abeokuta, Ogun State, for internet fraud. In a statement issued …
Read More »Saudi League: Ighalo Moves Pass Ronaldo On Top Scorers’ List
ODION Ighalo moved clear of Cristiano Ronaldo on the top of scorers’ chart in the Saudi Arabia Professional League after netting in Al Hilal’s 2-0 win against Al Khaleej on Saturday night. Ighalo has now scored 14 goals and recorded two assists in 17 league appearances for the Lions this …
Read More »JUST IN: Bishop Oyedepo Breaks Silence Hours After Leaked Audio
BISHOP David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church says he has never campaigned for a politician in a Nigerian election. He said this while speaking about faith at the church’s headquarters in Ogun State on Sunday. This comes less than 24 hours after an online newspaper, Peoples Gazette, published an …
Read More »JUST IN: Festus Keyamo Reacts To Leaked Audio Between Peter Obi, Oyedepo
MR. Festus Keyamo, SAN, Minister of State for Labour and Spokesperson for the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign, has reacted to the leaked audio conversation between Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi and the Founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo. Since Saturday, an audio clip released by the …
Read More »Popular Nigeria Monarch Dies
THE Olokinni of Okinni in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Akadiri Okanola, has joined his ancestors. His demise is coming weeks after the passing of another traditional ruler in the state, the Elende of Eko-Ende, Oba Abdulrauf Olaniyan. Oba Okanola reportedly passed away late Saturday in a …
Read More »Police Arrest Lawyers Filing Tribunal Petitions For APC
Policemen have arrested three lawyers who are reportedly filing processes for the All Progressives Congress at the election petition tribunal in Port Harcourt. The lawyers are said to be preparing petitions against the results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the just concluded governorship election in Rivers State. …
Read More »Nigeria’s President-Elect, Bola Tinubu Hails Anthony Joshua
THE President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has hailed the victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Joshua, over Jermaine Franklin, commending him for his determination and perseverance. Tinubu in a tweet on Sunday said the country was proud of the boxer. “Congratulations Champ! @AnthonyJoshua. Determination and perseverance always pay off. Nigeria is proud …
Read More »NDLEA Declares Prophetess, Celebrity Couple Wanted For Drug Trafficking
THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has declared a popular Port Harcourt- based prophetess and founder of Christ Power Adoration Ministries, Faith Ugochi as well as a celebrity couple Igho Ubiribo and Danielle Simba Allen, wanted for allegedly recruiting teenage girls into drug trafficking. The Spokesperson for the anti-drug agency, Femi …
Read More »President Reacts To Anthony Joshua’s Victory
THE President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) has hailed the victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Joshua, over Jermaine Franklin, commending the triumph of the gifted pugilist over a formidable opponent. In a statement late Saturday by the Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Buhari said the …
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