Dremo’s EP “Codename” Is Blazing Hot
Dremo is literally giving your favourite rapper a rin for his game. His new EP, Codename is about to smash records in Nigeria. From its lyric to its features (Mayorkun, Simi, Sinzu, Peruzzi), he apparently […]
Oyetola wins Osun APC governorship primary
Alhaji Isiaka Gboyega Oyetola has been declared the winner of the Osun All Progressives Congress governorship primary, ahead of the Sept. 22 election in the state. In the direct primary which held today, he polled […]
Police deploy new strategy against financial fraud
Nigeria Police The police have concluded plans to deploy forensic inputs and intelligence skills to combat fraud and other financial crimes. Dan Okoro, the new Commissioner of Police in charge of the Anti-Fraud, Force Criminal […]
Executive order 6 targets thieves, says Gumel
President Muhammadu Buhari PHOTO: BAYO OMOBORIOWO Senator Abdullahi Gumel (APC, Jigawa) has urged Nigerians not to express fears over the Executive Order 6, recently signed by President Buhari. Gumel told the journalists yesterday that “only […]
INEC releases timetable for four bye-elections
Photo Credit; rockcityfmradio The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the schedule of activities for four bye-elections, as from August 11, it will conduct bye-elections to fill vacancies in Katsina North and Bauchi South […]
NLC urges Fayemi to prioritise payment of workers’ salaries
President of Congress, Ayuba Wabba,. PHOTO: YOUTUBE The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the newly elected governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi to prioritise the payment of workers salaries in his second tenure. Congress […]
Court convicts three ex-police officers, commits one to jail
An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, has convicted three former police officers, and sentenced one of them to three years in jail for collecting bribe from an armed robbery suspect, Badmus Akojode. In […]
Army, EFCC, others declare zero tolerance for inter-service rivalry
EFCC General Officer Commanding 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enobong Udoh has led the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to collaborate and stand up to inter-service and agency rivalry. At the maiden multi-agency […]
‘Benue APC’s statement is hypocrisy of the highest order’
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom Spokesperson to Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, Terver Akase has said the statement credited to the Benue All Progressives Congress, (APC), in which it claimed that the party raised issues […]
‘Protection of human rights, cardinal objective of Buhari’s administration’
Nigeria’s Ambassador to the US, Sylvanus Nsofor (left); Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, and Director, Africa Centre, Atlantic Council Dr. Peter Pham at a High-Level Roundtable convened by the Council in Washington, […]
‘Save country from unpatriotic Nigerians’
Donald Duke Former governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke has called on Nigerians to rise up and defend the nation, its vital interests and its image in the committee of nations. He said this […]
Adegboruwa sues APC chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, over facebook publication
Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa Lagos lawyer and rights activist, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa has filed a suit against the All Progressive Congress Chieftain, Joe Igbokwe over a Facebook post accusing the Supreme Court of selling justice to the governor […]
Osasu Igbinedion and OhimaiAmaize host ‘The Weekend’ on AIT
A contemporary breakfast show, ‘The Weekend’ will debut today on Africa Independent Television (AIT) at 8.00a.m. The brand new mega TV show parades two astute presenters, Osasu Igbinedion and Ohimai Godwin Amaize as anchors. It […]
Wedding bell rings In Yar’Adua’s home
Late Umaru Yar’Adua If you see former First Lady, Turai Yar’Adua beaming with smiles at the moment, her happiness is not far fetched, one of her sons, Ibrahim has come of age and he will […]
Nike Oshinowo still missing in action
Oshinowo Nike Oshinowo, the former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, who held many spellbound seems to have gone into a somewhat anonymous cocoon, even some would describe it as disappearing into oblivion. For many years, Oshinowo, […]
Neya Orji Uzor Kalu expecting first child
Orji Uzor Kalu Very few things excite a pregnant woman as the report of her first child being on the way. This is what has been making Neya, daughter of former Abia State Governor, Orji […]
Hakeem Muri Okunola returns
Hakeem Muri Okunola After several months in his cocoon, stylish Lagos big boy, Hakeem Muri-Okunola better known as HMO, has hugged social life again. He was spotted at a social gathering recently in Lagos, and […]
Halima Fernandez and Zubair on honey moon
Halima Frenandez As you are reading this piece, the newly wedded couple, Halima, the widow of the late billionaire, Dehinde Fernandez and her newly found husband, Zubair Rudasingwa, a Rwandan international business man cum investment […]
Davido thinks marriage
Davido and Chioma After singing ‘Assurance’ for and presenting a sports car to his girlfriend Chioma to mark her birthday, hip hop superstar Davido has revealed he wants to spend the rest of his life […]
Bola Shagaya at Umar Saro’s son’s wedding in Lagos
Hajiya Bola Shagaya High society lady, Hajia Bola Shagaya, was one of the dignitaries that honoured Umar Saro’s son’ s wedding in Lagos. The Lagos society circle, no doubt, stood still last weekend as the […]
When Osinbajo stepped out without Dolapo
Dolapo Osinbajo VicePresident, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, hardly steps out for social gathering without his wife, Dolapo. Many have said that it is because the woman is indeed the “bone of his bone”. On countless occasions, […]
Fatee Muhammed honoured again
Fatee Muhammed Popular Lagos female politician, Fateema Aduke Muhammed, has been honoured again. Fatee, as she is fondly addressed, was conferred with the ‘Grassroots Mobilizer of The Year’ award in a grand ceremony graced by […]
MDAs, ministries violate audit law under Buhari than previous governments, says auditor-general
President Muhammadu Buhari PHOTO: BAYO OMOBORIOWO Ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) have refused to submit their accounts for review since President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office, an official report shows. The poor compliance of MDAs to […]
Conflicting death figures in Lagos train crash
Agege, Lagos It was pandemonium yesterday morning following a crash involving a tricycle (Keke Napep), a commercial bus (danfo) and a train, which left two people dead and several others badly injured at the railway […]
Dangote urges action against smuggling at borders
Alhaji Aliko Dangote President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, yesterday, urged the Federal Government to push for stiffer action against dumping of goods in Nigeria smuggled through the neighbouring Republic of Benin. Dangote stated this […]
South African police officers to appear in court for allegedly killing Nigerian
PHOTO: Reuters The Nigerian Mission in South Africa has announced yesterday that police officers implicated in the alleged murder of a Nigerian, Ibrahim Badmus, would be charged to court soon. Badmus, 25, who was murdered […]
Enugu approves over N400m counterpart fund for rural projects
Enugu state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has approved the release of the sum of N400, 238,237 .00 as its counterpart fund payment to the state’s Rural Access […]
2019: Be Wary Of Obasanjo, Oshiomole warns Nigerians
APC leader, Adams Oshiomole The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomole, yesterday, warned the electorates in the country to be wary of the antics and other activities of former President Olusegun […]
Presidency urges Nigerians to ignore Northern elders’ comments on Buhari
Buhari<br />Photo: Twitter/MBuhari The Presidency yesterday lampooned the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and called on Nigerians to discountenance the leadership of the socio-cultural organization, who it said were merely shedding crocodile tears having lost grip […]
I did not report Pinnick to EFCC, says Etebo
FIFA President, Infantino and Pinnick .PHOTO: OrientalTimes One of Super Eagles’ revelations at the just concluded Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup, Ogenekaro Etebo, is not ready to join ‘the enemies’ in pulling down the out-going […]
2019: Atiku declares for presidency today
Atiku Abubakar After several months of consultations with critical stakeholders across the country and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar will today, make a formal declaration to contest the […]
Publisher warns politicians against violence
Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose on the ground after allegedly being tear-gassed by security operatives in Ado Ekiti…yesterday. Publisherand Chief Executive Officer of Accolade Communications Ltd, Dr. Luke Okojie, has appealed to political office seekers […]
Patricia launches innovative e-commerce service
Information and communications technology firm, Patricia.com.ng has introduced a new e-commerce solution into the Nigerian market, which they say will challenge the status quo. The innovative service allows individuals to swap gift cards for cash […]
VP Osinbajo orders 72-hour joint operation to clear Apapa traffic gridlock
Lagos State Government Officials met with relevant Security Agencies and Stakeholders today at the State Police Command, Ikeja, in a bid to address the Apapa gridlock.<br />Photo; Twitter/Followlasg Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has directed the […]
Identifying emotional, behavioural changes in your child
Emotional child Is your child’s academic performance dwindling? Does you child react in some way that may seem weird from the norm? Has your once happy and active child now become reclusive? Then you may […]
Women in energy: Oiling the wheels of talent
Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani<br /> It is fair to say that the macho image of “Big Oil” is fading, somewhat. And perhaps rightly so. Given the oil price headwinds in recent years, companies absolutely have to harness […]
Become an expert to win in life
If you want to succeed in today’s world, you have to become an expert in your chosen field. Besides, never assume that you’re stuck with the way things are. Life changes everyday and so can […]
Sophia Chioma Alaku JP (1943-2018): Quintessential Mother
Mrs Sophia Chioma Alaku, who died on May 3rd was born on June 12, 1943 into the religious family of Chief Philip Ezembu of Mbu Amon, in Isi-Uzo Council Area of Enugu State. Her father, […]
Undeserving of you…
PHOTO: GOOGLE.COM Sometimes, what hurts when a relationship goes south isn’t really the end of the relationship but the emotions and resources invested! As one grows older, you become aware of people who are undeserving […]
Timaya, Mercy Chinwo storm Owerri for Miss Niger Delta Peace Cultural Pageant finale today
Timaya Owerri, the Imo State capital city is agog as the grand finale of the 17th edition of the Miss Niger Delta Peace Cultural pageant holds today at the Trade and Investment Centre, Port Harcourt Road. President of […]