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Tough Economy Causes Scarcity of Marriage Suitors In LagosCYRIACUS IZUEKWE This is not the best of times for single ladies whose ages are close to the menopausal stage in Lagos as suitors are not forthcoming due to the economic situation in the country. The men are reluctant to marry due to the uncertainty of the future of... Continue
MTN Pulls Out As ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ Goes On Indefinite BreakFUNSHO AROGUNDADE After 13 straight years of education and fun, the producers of the popular TV game show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, announced the indefinite suspension of the show in Nigeria after telecommunications company, MTN reportedly pulled out as a sponsor. The suspension was announced Sunday night... Continue
Sodomy: Man Arrested For Allegedly Having Anal Sex With Boy, 11CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The police at Ikotun division have arrested a 40-year old man, Oyin Ezigbo, for his alleged sexual molestation of an 11-year old boy who he damaged his anus after forceful penetration. The incident happened on Sunday at a mechanic workshop located at Suraju Street off Better Life... Continue
Men Make Sexual Advances At Me, But It’s Not By Force, Says Doris SimeonFUNSHO AROGUNDADE Svelte Nollywood actress Doris Simeon has said that she has always beguile loads of men who make sexual advances at her from her teen years even till date as a thespian. The 37-year old screen sweetheart revealed this in an interview with the influential newspaper, This Day.... Continue
NASS Explanations For Slashing Lagos/Ibadan Expressway Budget Is “Shallow’ -AfenifereThe Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG, says it is appalled by the National Assembly’s reduction of the budgetary allocation for the reconstruction of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and called for its immediate restoration. The Group said the National Assembly’s explanation that the fund removed from the expressway were moved to other projects... Continue
How Policewoman Helped Evans Escape Trial After Arrested For Armed RobberyAs investigations on the past activities of the arrested daredevil kidnap kingpin, Chukwudi Dumeme Onuamadike, aka Evans, deepens, a very reliable source has revealed that the suspect was arrested in 2006 for robbery, in an incident where seven members of his gang died during sharing of their loot in... Continue
Eid-l-Fitri: Lagos Speaker Obasa Preaches Love, Unity, VigilanceThe Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has called on Nigerians not to relent in sharing love among themselves. Obasa, who disclosed this in his Sallah message through a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Musbau Razak, also urged Nigerians to continue... Continue
Unknown Young Lady’s Corpse Found, Dumped By Lagos Road SideCYRIACUS IZUEKWE A corpse of an unidentified young lady suspected to have been murdered by some unknown assassins have been found in a street corner in Ikotun, a suburb of Lagos. It was gathered that the corpse was found by the residents on Saturday morning at Adedayo Adedeji Street... Continue
Ojudu Commends Ekiti Muslims For Their PerseveranceThe Special Adviser to President Mohammadu Buhari on Political Affairs, Senator Babafemi Ojudu has commended Muslims in Ekiti State for their perseverance and their role as a major stabilizing factor in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday, Ojudu urged Muslims in Ekiti state to continue to follow the... Continue
We’ve Not Released Any Of Evans’ Gang MemberThe Deputy Commissioner of Police, Lagos State in charge of Administration, Dansuki Galadanchi, had denied media report that the command released one Emeka, who gave out his boss Evans and his gang members. Galadanchi said that after Emeka’s boss, Chief Donatus Duru escaped from the kidnappers’ detention camp in... Continue
Entertainment
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE After 13 straight years of education and fun, the producers of the popular TV game show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, announced the indefinite suspension of... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Svelte Nollywood actress Doris Simeon has said that she has always beguile loads of men who make sexual advances at her from her teen years even till... Continue
Nigerian pop star, Wizkid has won the BET award for the Best International Act category in two straight year. The singer was announced the winner on Saturday night in... Continue
Saturday 24 June, Esther Benyeogo, 19 year-old singer was crowned Season 7 winner of God’s Children Great Talent during a live television broadcast of the grand finale at Eko... Continue
Falz the Bad Guy has stirred some controversy after his advice to fellow singers, to stop praising Yahoo Boys, a parlance for internet fraudsters. Falz spoke in an interview... Continue
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFCVB) has confiscated no fewer than 6,000 pornographic movies at major markets in Jos North and South Local Government Areas of Plateau... Continue
Education
On Wednesday June 28, 2017, the Geology department of the University of Nigeria Nsukka will take possession of a brand new and ultra-modern building courtesy Platform Petroleum. Platform Petroleum... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA The senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, Senator Dr. Lanre Tejuoso is organising a competition for his constituents. The competition tagged ‘Annual Egba Dialect Debate And Choral... Continue
The 2nd Vice-President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Barr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani was on Friday bestowed with a prestigious award of excellence by the National Association of Nigerian Students,... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA There was a serious stampede at the Ikoyi, Lagos office of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Thursday morning as applicants who went to effect change of course... Continue
Procter and Gamble, P&G, a leading FMCG company in Nigeria, has partnered with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), a specialized agency of the United Nations... Continue
Reinforcing their reputation as a leader in the dance industry, The Dance Deal Training Foundation with the support of Corporate Dance World has announced the start of season 2... Continue
Editorials
Crime
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The police at Ikotun division have arrested a 40-year old man, Oyin Ezigbo, for his alleged sexual molestation of an 11-year old boy who he damaged his... Continue
As investigations on the past activities of the arrested daredevil kidnap kingpin, Chukwudi Dumeme Onuamadike, aka Evans, deepens, a very reliable source has revealed that the suspect was arrested... Continue
The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Lagos State in charge of Administration, Dansuki Galadanchi, had denied media report that the command released one Emeka, who gave out his boss Evans... Continue
The Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) has arrested a soldier in Lagos for allegedly being part of the gang of the notorious kidnapper, Chukwudi Onuwamadike, alias Evans.... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Suspected kidnappers who allegedly abducted a catholic priest has demanded a whopping sum of N10m ransom before he will be released The Priest of the Catholic Diocese... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The decision by those in authority to be remanding underaged boys (between ages 12 to 17 years) for various offences may have turned to have serious negative consequence... Continue
Politics
For Dino Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West senatorial district and the rambunctious alter ego of tainted Senate President, Bukola Saraki, these are not the best of times. Melaye,... Continue
As Anambra State 2017 governorship election gradually approaches, the Igbo section of the Nigerian Movie industry have resolved to throw their weight in support of Governor Willie Obiano’s reelection... Continue
inon The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday received signatures from the electorates in Kogi West Senatorial District, asking for the recall of Senator Dino Melaye from the Senate.... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE A former senator and former presidential adviser on National Assembly Matters to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, has cried out over... Continue
Senate President Bukola Saraki will like every Nigerians, especially students of government, to keep this in their scrap books: the 8th Senate just broke a record by passing 96... Continue
MICHAEL AKINOLA There is an uneasy calm in Cross River State following an allegation that some sponsored youths have been induced to carry out protest rallies against Senator Florence... Continue
Business
On Wednesday June 28, 2017, the Geology department of the University of Nigeria Nsukka will take possession of a brand new and ultra-modern building courtesy Platform Petroleum. Platform Petroleum... Continue
The Federal Government said on Monday it will use a fraction of the looted funds recovered so far to finance part of the 2017 budget. The Minister of Budget... Continue
Following its $800 million intervention in the inter-bank Foreign Exchange (FOREX) Market last week, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Monday, injected additional $195 million into the market... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A female staff of a Micro Finance Bank, Folashade Olayiwola has been arrested and charged before a Lagos court for allegedly escaping with N1.3 million savings paid... Continue
As part of its commitment to supporting laudable initiatives as well as promoting the culture of giving, leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, collaborated with the Lagos University Teaching... Continue
Following a successful raising of $500 million Eurobond that was even over-subscribed, United Bank for Africa said the demands reflects the strong global investor appetite for the bank’s credit... Continue
Feature
Health
The senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District and Chairman Senate Committee On Health, Senator Dr. Lanre Tejuoso said achieving Universal Health Coverage is possible in Nigeria with the National... Continue
As part of its commitment to supporting laudable initiatives as well as promoting the culture of giving, leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, collaborated with the Lagos University Teaching... Continue
DAVID ODEY/Calabar The Cross River State Ministry of Health has solicited the collaboration of non profit organisations in health-related areas to deal with health issues in the state.... Continue
Senator Dr. Lanre Tejuoso, Chairman, Senate Committee on Health has led Nigerian delegation to the 70th World Health Assembly holding in Geneva, Switzerland. This year’s edition, which commenced on 22 May... Continue
Magodo Specialist Hospital has responded to the tragic incident that occurred in their facility on April 30, 2017. In a statement signed by Samuel O Isong on behalf of the... Continue
Towards the tail end of 2016, the Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, intimated the public of his administration’s plans to roll out the highly anticipated Health Insurance Scheme... Continue
Interview
Metro
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A corpse of an unidentified young lady suspected to have been murdered by some unknown assassins have been found in a street corner in Ikotun, a suburb... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE Following the declaration of Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 June, 2017 by the Federal Government, as public holidays for the Muslim faithful for the celebration of Eid-el-Fitri,... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE It appears that the leadership of Ladipo Auto Spare Parts Market has given up, leaving the market to the control of different cult groups that claim to... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A commercial bus conductor, Samuel Rilwan has been arrested and charged before Ogba Magistrates court for allegedly assaulting a young girl by pushing her out from a... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE It appears that the economic situation in the country has really affected the women of easy virtues as most can no longer afford to pay for their... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 29-year old man Lawal Kazeem has been arrested and charged before Isolo Magistrates court for allegedly brutalizing his female co-tenant, Ebere John over the use of... Continue
Opinions
Pictures
The acting president, Prof Yemi Osinbajo was in Calabar, Cross River State, in continuation of the Niger Delta New Vision engagement, as well as to launch the #MSMEClinic. He was... Continue
Contrary to the malicious rumours being peddled by some Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja stepped out to join hundreds of Muslim faithful to perform the Juma’at... Continue
On Thursday, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker, Lagos State of House of Assembly lead some of his colleagues on a visit to the Olubadan of Ibadan, His Imperial Majesty Saliu... Continue
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, on Monday, literally saved the day when he intervened and prevented a restive crowd of sympathisers at the Ede, Osun State country home... Continue
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has recovered 55 designer wristwatches, 37 gold jewellery, weighing 1,907.9g and another 15 pieces of fashion jewellery from Abdullahi Mukhtar,... Continue
On Monday 21 February, Ile-Ife, Osun State was agog as many throng the ancient city to celebrate Aje Festival (Goddess of Wealth). Markets in Ile-Ife were closed for... Continue
Sports
A delegation from Arsenal Football Club Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Iganmu House head office of Nigerian Breweries Plc, makers of Star Lager beer with the Emirates FA... Continue
MOTUNRAYO OLUKEMI ILESANMI The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has paid its coaches across board salaries owed them over the months. NFF 2nd Vice President/LMC chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, who... Continue
The reigning European champions, Real Madrid C.F have absolved their star player, Cristiano Ronaldo of any complicity in the allegation of tax evasion which runs to millions of euros.... Continue
Chelsea striker Diego Costa has revealed that he is leaving the English champions The Telegraph reported Thursday that Costa said on Wednesday night that Coach Antonio Conte has told... Continue
PAUL IYOGHOJIE The new Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Zone 2 Command, Onikan, Lagos, Adamu Ibrahim has ordered his men to raid suspected criminals hideout at the National... Continue
MVP winner Jordin Mayes (middle) receiving his trophy from Engineer Musa Kida at the final of CBL May Madness Tournament in Lagos Champions of the Continental Basketball League (CBL),... Continue
World
An amorous couple died after their off road vehicle rolled into a lake while they had sex , say police. The 22 year-olds could not escape from their Russian-made... Continue
A United States’ Foreign Affairs expert has urged President Donald Trump to impose visas sanction on corrupt political office holders in Nigeria. This sanction, according to John Campbell a ... Continue
BY CARLOS LOPES, ALIKO DANGOTE & TONY ELUMELU Africa has a bright future ahead of it. Productivity and growth will improve as African economies continue to place more emphasis on... Continue
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigations, FBI, has declared a Nigerian, Kelechi Declan James, wanted. The FBI made this known on its Twitter handle and its website on... Continue
The Italian government has deported 40 Nigerians for committing various offences in the country. The deportees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMlA) Lagos on Tuesday... Continue
A United Kingdom-based pastor, believed to be originally from Nigeria, Benjamin Egbujor has been jailed in London for sexually assaulting a girl and a woman during “private prayer sessions”.... Continue
Latest News
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE This is not the best of times for single ladies whose ages... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE After 13 straight years of education and fun, the producers of the... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE The police at Ikotun division have arrested a 40-year old man, Oyin... Continue
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Svelte Nollywood actress Doris Simeon has said that she has always beguile... Continue
The Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG, says it is appalled by the National Assembly’s reduction... Continue
As investigations on the past activities of the arrested daredevil kidnap kingpin, Chukwudi Dumeme... Continue
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has... Continue
CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A corpse of an unidentified young lady suspected to have been murdered... Continue
The Special Adviser to President Mohammadu Buhari on Political Affairs, Senator Babafemi Ojudu has... Continue
The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Lagos State in charge of Administration, Dansuki Galadanchi, had... Continue
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