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President Muhammadu Buhari has described former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon as a living legend and a symbol of national unity. The President stated this in a birthday message to Gen. Gowon on the occasion of his 85th birthday. As Nigeria’s youngest leader since Independence, President Buhari affirms that Gen. Gowon’s visionary leadership style, […]
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has started mobilizing its members against the federal government over planned imposition Integrated Personnel Payroll System (IPPIS). Leaders of the Union had summoned an emergency National Executive Council meeting of the Union where they agreed that the leadership of the Union at university levels should begin mobilisation of members […]
President MUHAMMADU BUHARI will depart Abuja today to attend a three-day Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, Russia. During the summit, President BUHARI will meet with Russia President VLADIMIR PUTIN to further strengthen relations in security, trade and investment, and building partnership that will enhance Nigeria’s huge gas potential, following Russia’s remarkable success in gas exportation. President […]
A road accident which occurred on Thursday along Owo-Benin Expressway, at Oyoyo Camp, Ipele in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State has claimed four lives, while 14 others sustaining various degrees of injuries. The four fatalities were said to have been burnt to death in the accident. According to an eyewitness, the crash which […]
The Nigerian Air Force has announced plans to acquire two helicopter gunships to boost the fight against insurgency in the North East. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, made the announcement on Thursday when he visited the Yobe State Governor, Mai-Mala Buni, in Damaturu, the state capital. Air Marshal Abubakar also revealed […]
An accident involving a truck and petrol laden tanker on Friday resulted in fuel spillage at Akin Adesola intersection, Lagos Island. According to the official handle of the Lekki Concession Company (LCC) on Twitter, the road was closed and traffic diverted in order to forestall further accidents. “Please note that there is an incident involving […]
Ex Big Brother housemate Nina Onyenobi, popular as Nina, took to her timeline to reveal how much fun she’s having with her new man in Atlanta. The beauty enthusiast, brand influencer and entrepreneur shared pictures of herself kissing her man and wrote: “I know Looks Ain’t Everything’, But i Have Them Just In Case.”
Hushpuppi and Willie XO have placed N40 million on the event. As the beef between Nigerian rappers, M.I Abaga and Vector took another leap with A-Q’s ‘Distractions 2 (Vector diss)’ a few days ago, Nigeria rap lovers proposed that M.I Abaga and Vector face off in a rap battle at Eko Hotels and Suites. On […]
For the 2020 Oscars, Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ will be competing with 92 movies for the ‘best international feature’ award. Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ joins 92 other films to fight for an Oscar a year after it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. [Instagram/Genevieve Nnaji] Nollywood’s representative at the upcoming 2020 Oscars, ‘Lionheart’ has been nominated alongside 92 […]
Lille forward Victor Osimhen has emerged French Ligue 1 player for the month of September 2019. The Super Eagles striker claimed 45% of total votes to emerge tops ahead of Monaco’s Islam Slimani (37%) second and Nantes’ Nicolas Pallois (18%) on third spot. The former Golden Eaglets ace will now takes over from Rennes midfielder […]
