Author: Nimot Sulaimon
Court orders seizure of ex-NSITF boss properties
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered the interim forfeiture of 48 choice properties, allegedly belonging to…
EFCC arraigns 4 over illegal oil dealings
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, arraigned four suspected illegal oil dealers and a vessel on charges…
Truck loses control, kills 4 in Ibadan
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Wednesday reported that a truck loaded with beverages crushed to four persons to…
Court rejects Wadume, six others’ bail application
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, turned down the bail applications filed by suspected kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala…
British-Nigerian football player, Saka signs deal with Arsenal
English professional football player who is also of Nigerian descent, Bukayo Saka has signed a new long-term deal with Arsenal.
Robbery suspect, Adeniyi Ajayi picks death over Nigerian prison
A 27-year-old self-confessed robber and serial rapist, Adeniyi Ajayi, begged the Nigerian Police to kill him, instead of imprisoning him.
Nigerians misunderstand the legislature – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the legislature is the most misunderstood arm of Government.
I don’t believe in dialogue with bandits – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has said that the military will not engage in dialogue with bandits…
A woman’s place is in the kitchen? – Seun Kuti
By Nimot Adetola Sulaimon Popular Nigerian singer, Seun Kuti on Tuesday, blasted men who hold on to popular proverb “a…
Chaos in Ethiopia after gunmen kill popular singer Hundessa
The fatal shooting of a prominent Ethiopian singer in the capital Addis Ababa sparked rising tensions in the city on Tuesday,…
18 Kirikiri inmates regain freedom
A Lagos Chief Judge, Justice Kazeem Alogba, on Tuesday granted freedom to 18 inmates of Kirikiri Maximum Security Custodial Centre.
Trump threatens protesters with 10-year jail sentence
United States President Donald Trump has threatened protesters who threw paint on a George Washington statue in New York with…
Bbnaija’s Bambam opens up on her motherhood struggles
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Oluwabamike Olawunmi-Adebuniyan, better known as Bambam has opened up on her struggle with losing the…
IGP Adamu probes policemen who arrested D’Banj’s accuser Seyitan
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the probe of the policemen who arrested D'banj's rape accuser, Seyitan Babatayo.
Court declines Melaye’s suit against Infectious Disease Bill
A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a suit by Senator Dino Melaye, challenging some provisions of the controversial…
Belgian king apologises to DR Congo for colonial-era cruelty
Belgian King Philippe has expressed regret for the acts of cruelty committed during the years that his ancestor, Leopold II,…
Bagudu urges citizens to key into post-COVID-19 programmes
Governor Abubakar Atiku-Bagudu of Kebbi state has urged citizens to enroll in the various economic programmes introduced by President Muhammadu…
Taiwan says ‘one country, two systems’ in Hong Kong failed
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday said that the model of “one country, two systems” imposed in Hong Kong has…
RTEAN tells members to abide by NCDC guidelines
The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has advised its members to comply with the guidelines on prevention and…
Britain locks down Leicester city after COVID-19 flare-up
Britain's Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Tuesday that the city of Leicester will be locked down after a flare-up…
Inter Milan to extend Victor Moses’ loan deal
Football Club Internazionale Milano, commonly referred to as Inter Milan are yet to agree on loan extensions for Alexis Sanchez…
French court sentences former PM Fillion, wife to jail
A French court has sentenced former French prime minister, François Fillon and his Welsh wife, Penelope, to jail for embezzling…
Olubadan laments deaths of Ibadan elders
Oba Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has expressed worry over persistent cases of deaths of Ibadan elders.
We work so hard 24/7 and play so hard: Funke Akindele replies accuser
Ace Nollywood actress and film producer, Funke Akindele has responded to allegations made by a former staff member that she…
Wike orders all Government House staff test for COVID-19
Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers state has directed that all government house staff to be tested for Covid-19 to…
Court moves to revoke Shehu Sani’s bail
A Federal High Court Judge, Justice I.E Ekwo, on Monday, stated that he would revoke the bail granted Senator Shehu…
Edo assembly confirms Obaseki’s commissioner nominee, others
Edo State House of Assembly on Monday confirmed the nomination of Mr Stewart Efe as a Commissioner and member of…
Court strikes out suit against Obaseki on certificate forgery
A federal high court in Abuja has struck out the certificate forgery lawsuit against Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki.
Russia denies offering bounty on U.S. soldiers
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, on Monday rejected U.S. media reports that claimed Russia offered bounties for killing…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels welcomes baby boy
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko, have welcomed their first child together, a boy.