Shops, schools and businesses were shut in southeast Nigeria on Tuesday, 50 years to the day since an independent republic of Biafra was declared, sparking a brutal civil war. In Onitsha, the economic hub of Anambra state on the banks Read more
The coroner’s inquest set up to identify the deceased, time, place, cause of death and circumstances surrounding the death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke has run its course. The inquest headed by Olusegun Ayilara, a magistrate, had begun sitting on the Read more
Once again, there is drama in the Nigerian music scene and this time a lot of the players involved are really angry. So here’s the gist. The song ‘I’m a fan’ is in the center of an international drama & Read more
‘I knew on honeymoon it wasn’t going to work out.’ Kim K said of her brief marriage to NBA player, Kris Humphries. During her appearance on Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live on Sunday night, the 36-year-old mother of two said Read more
The management of the University of Ibadan on Monday shut down the institution, following a directive that all students should vacate the campus on or before 6:00 pm. The students had earlier taken to the streets of Ibadan in a Read more
One of the drivers of the popular Nigerian phone retail outlet, Slot Nigeria Limited, has been arrested by the operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command over the diversion of N5.95 million worth of laptops, mobile Read more
The South African police are hunting for three women who gang-raped a man after being drugged for three days. According to his statement to police‚ the 23-year-old man from Nellmapius‚ east of Pretoria‚ said his horror began on Friday when Read more
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has stepped down the 2017 democracy day celebrations as a result of the ongoing celebration of the 50th anniversary of the state. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, the Read more
DEMOCRACY DAY SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PROF. YEMI OSINBAJO, SAN, THE ACTING PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, COMMEMORATING THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE BUHARI ADMINISTRATION, MAY 29, 2017 Dear Nigerians, I bring you good wishes from President Muhammadu Read more
Acting President at the G7 Summit cites energy and talent of youths as sources of optimism Africa is undeterred by the failures of the past and the continent is motivated by the incredible energy and talent of its bustling youthful Read more