Dayo Johnson Akure AN Ondo high court in Akure has sentenced the Founder of Sotitobire Praising Chapel, Prophet Babatunde Alfa and five others to life imprisonment over the disappearance of a one-year-old boy, Gold kolawole in the church last year. Justice Olusegun Odusola in his judgement convicted the defendants having found them guilty of the two count charge of kidnapping …

Okunbor Denies involvement in alleged fraudulent contract By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY –   REACTING to speculations that Edo born Business mogul and the Chairman, Ocean Marine Limited, Capt Hosa Okunbo has taken ill and flown abroad after the Edo September 19th Governorship election where his preferred candidate lost, an aide to the philanthropist yesterday said …

Say urgency needed to restore situation By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, and Nigeria Electricity Consumers Advocacy Network, NECAN, x-ray Nigeria’s 60 years of nationhood. The Executive Director, CISLAC, doubling also as Chairman Transparency International Nigeria, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, said, “On Anti-corruption; In Nigeria today, systemic corruption constitutes a …

Nigeria-born popular music streaming platform, Meplaylist has announced the appointment of Mathew Knowles and Michael Kay Kiladejo as members of its global executive team. The announcement follows their investment earlier in the year in the on-demand music streaming startup, Meplaylist. They are now to play executive roles in the fast-growing DSP. Recall that they both …

The Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), arrested 1,091 traffic offenders in its ‘Operation Show your Driver’s Licence’ exercise, in the past seven days, its Commander, Olusegun Ogungbemide, has said. Ogungbemide told the Newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos that the offenders were arrested over expired vehicle documents, tyres, and speed limiting …

Malian soldiers. PHOTO: AFP West Africa bloc Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lifted post-coup sanctions against Mali. The 15-nation-member of ECOWAS slapped sanctions on Mali after the August 18 military coup, which toppled president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. The sanctions “will be lifted when a civilian prime minister is named,” ECOWAS Commission President …

A Magistrates ‘ Court in Osogbo, on Tuesday, sentenced four men to two years imprisonment each for destroying cell padlocks and escaping from lawful custody. The police charged Adeleke Abitu, Malik Odewale, Sola Segun, and Ayoola Pelumi with conspiracy, malicious damage, and escape from custody. They pleaded guilty to the three counts. Magistrate A.K. Ajala …

…Task FG on Effective Regulation of Oil Sector By Tordue Salem, Abuja Experts in the oil and gas sector have called on members of the National Assembly to ensure quick passage of the new Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) for the assent of President Muhammadu Buhari. The stakeholders at a Workshop organised by Facility for Oil Sector …

Naira Marley By Juliet Ebirim Nigerian singer, Azeez Adeshina Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley has cancelled #EndSars protest scheduled to hold today Tuesday, October 6. Following a statement made by the Inspector General of Police, informing Nigerian youths that their complaints on the issues on ground are being looked into, the singer took to Twitter …

President Donald Trump of USA. U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday faced a fresh backlash for removing his mask when he returned to the White House. Trump, however, urged Americans not to fear the COVID-19 disease that has killed over 209,000 people in the country and put him in hospital. Trump arrived at the White …

300,000 houses to be built under the social housing plan Early sites in all geo-political zones identified Thousands of Cooperative societies to be mobilised Determined to ensure that the 300,000 housing units plan as part of the National Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) is delivered to the intended target, the Buhari administration would be providing mortgage loan …

Prof. ishaq Akintola Sequel to the clamour for restructuring Nigeria, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has reminded the Federal Government and the general public of the six reliefs it enumerated and demanded Nigerian Muslims since October 2017. The six reliefs were revisited in a press statement issued by the Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, on …

Yul Edochie By Benjamin Njoku Nollywood actor-turned-politician, Yul Edochie who has been outspoken in recent times has renewed his ambition to become the next President of Nigeria. Yul is soliciting the support of Nigerian youths to actualize his ambition as 2023 draws nearer. The handsome actor made this known via his Instagram page on Tuesday. …

Naira Marley By Sylvester Kwentua In a bid to find a working solution to the end SARS campaign, the Nigerian police have informed the public that they would be having a live Instagram chat with Naira Marley by 11 am, today. Also read: Police dismiss video alleging SARS killing in Delta In a tweet on their …

Given the toll the health crisis is taking on communities across the country and the world at large, CACOVID has redoubled its efforts to ensure that older adults particularly those who lack sustained access to healthy food and adequate nutrition, stay fed and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. In celebration of Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary, …

Naira Marley By Sylvester Kwentua In a last-minute bid to stop the proposed protest against the SARS led by controversial musician, Naira Marley, the Nigerian police have reached out to the Nigerian youths, to forget about going on a protest, because according to them, the complaints of the youths against SARS, has been heard loud and …

Mr Ibu By Benjamin Njoku Popular comic actor, John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu has lamented the punctual lost of love in  Nigeria, saying  “what’s happening in the country today are signs of the end time. Mr Ibu made this observation while in a telephone chat with Vanguard. The actor, who’s now a born again Christian …

Photo credit: @LhidhiasStanley The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Dingyadi, has pledged to ensure a comprehensive investigation into allegations of infractions against personnel of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police. The Press Secretary to the Minister, Mr Osaigbovo Ehisienmen, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Dingyadi said the idea …

Naira Marley By Benjamin Njoku Controversial rapper, Azeez Fashola popularly called  Naira Marley has taken it upon himself to lead a protest to end the menace of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force, SARS, which in recent times has dominated the discourse on the country’s social media space. In a series of tweets …

Charly Boy By Benjamin Njoku Following the incessant killings of innocent Nigerians by the men of the now curtailed Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force, SARS, maverick musician Charly Boy has urged the Nigerian youths to rise and fight against repressive administration. Charly Boy made the call on Monday via his Instagram page. The …