Ohakim says Okorocha is the most hated, devalued Gov. of Imo State history
The immediate past governor of Imo state, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, on Friday claimed that the chairman of the APC Governors’ Forum, Rochas…
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Trump aide Manafort sent to jail
Donald Trump’s former campaign chief, Paul Manafort was sent to jail Friday pending trial on a series of federal charges. Manafort, who…
Police captures 20 suspected cultists
In what appears to be a breakthrough, the Akwa Ibom Police Command says it has arrested 20 suspected cultists in Eket Local…
A call for resignation-Ahmad Gumi to Buhari
A Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Ahmad Gumi, has said he has no sympathy for any political party in Nigeria. He also said he…
I pushed for my late father to be honoured-Kola Abiola
Kola Abiola, the eldest son of late business mogul and winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Moshood Abiola, has revealed…
Oshiomhole brags of governors support
Former governor of Edo, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, said his national chairmanship of All Progressives Congress (APC) chances had been boosted by support…
Cloudy weather on Saturday-NIMET
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy weather conditions over the central states of the country on Saturday morning. NiMet’s Weather…
Evans’ lawyer withdraws from kidnap case
The lawyer representing Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (popularly known as Evans) has withdrawn his representation from all criminal charges against his client. Olukoya Ogungbeje…
High sexual activities hit refugee camp in Cross River
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has discovered high level of survival sex in Cameroonian refugees’ camps in Cross Rivers state. UNFPA…
Methodist priest, others regain freedom
The Methodist priest and two others abducted in Iwo-Ibadan road on Sunday, by suspected bandits, have been released. They were released on…
10 riders fall off horses in Dutse
No fewer than 10 riders fell off their horses during Sallah Durbar at Dutse Emir’s Palace on Friday, News Agency of Nigeria…
Desist from greed, Stop glorifying thieves-Buhari to Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to overcome greed and stop glorifying thieves. Instead, he wants Nigerians to treat the thieves with…
Chimamanda Adichie wins 10th PEN Pinter Prize
Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been awarded the PEN Pinter Prize, a prize in honour of late Nobel laureate Harold Pinter.…
Entertainment run down from last week
Nollywood producer, Tchidi Chikere weds actress, Nuella Njubigbo Nollywood producer, Tchidi Chikere and actress, Nuella Njubigbo, who have actually been married for…
Wole Soyinka’s ‘Death and the King’s Horseman’ to be adapted into a film
‘Death and the King’s Horseman’, a play written by renowned playwright and Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, is under development to be adapted…
Migration policies : Pope calls for `change in mindset’
Pope Francis has called for a “change in mindset’’ on migration policies, saying international cooperation was vital, as Italy and France engaged…