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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will soon commence a serialisation of all the looters hiding in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. Describing the list of alleged looters published by the federal government as “hollow and laughable”...

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday evening urged President Muhammadu Buhari to seriously consider the possibility of granting Lagos a Special Status to enable it sustain its position as the driver of the nation’s economic growth. Click here to read more

Ayo Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, says most of the people Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo accused of mismanaging Nigeria’s resources are key figures in the current administration. In recent times, Osinbajo has made strong allegations against the government of former President Goodluck Jonathan...

Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, who made headlines last year following her marital crisis with her estranged husband, Lanre Gentry, which got battered and admitted to a hospital, left fans asking a necessary question following the photo she shared on her Instagram page. Click here to read more

British supermodel Naomi Campbell has deleted the tweet where she said it was a pleasure to be invited by President Muhammadu Buhari to the “private launch of Eko Atlantic City.” Following her earlier tweet, the presidency, through Buhari’s personal assistant (New Media) Bashir Ahmad had said...

Billionaire daughter, Fatima Dangote and her husband, Pilot - Jamil Abubakar are currently enjoying their honeymoon on an exotic Island somewhere in the world. They sure need the rest after the recently concluded marathon of wedding events in Nigeria. Click here to read more

As a mark of honour for Jesus Christ and Good Friday reenactment of his suffering, seven Filipino Roman Catholic devotees, including a woman, have been nailed to wooden crosses. The demonstration was watched by thousands of spectators but frowned upon by church leaders. Click here to read more

The presidency has said that for the sake of clarity, President Muhammadu Buhari did not invite British model, Naomi Campbell, to any event during his two-day visit to Lagos State. The clarification was conveyed in a tweet by the Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad...

A businessman, Mr William Agbo, on Friday awarded a one-year scholarship to 10 students of the University of Nigeria Nsukka in Enugu State. Agbo, who is the Managing Director of Bestie instant noodle company, said the gesture was part of the company corporate responsibilities. Click here...

The Presidency has advised Nigerians to be cautious of the “less-than-honest” apology offered by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party’s national chairman, Uche Secondus. Mr. Secondus had apologised on behalf of the PDP for all wrongs committed by the party while it ruled Nigeria for 16...

The Buhari administration has invested well in human capital, and has launched Nigeria’s largest pro-poor programme ever, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said. The remarks were made Thursday in an apparent effort to counter a stinging criticism of the administration’s low human capital...

Big Brother Naija 2018 housemates, Lolu and Rico, have been warned by organiser ‘Biggie’ for trespassing. Big Brother issued the housemates a warning for eavesdropping even as he announced an impending punishment for them. Click here to read more

Former Chelsea goalkeeper, Petr Cech has revealed why he left the Stamford Bridge side in 2015. The Czech Republic goalkeeper said it was very tough leaving the club for London rivals, Arsenal, but had to go because he did not want to seat on the bench. Click here to read more

President-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nnia Nwodo on Friday urged Nigerians to use this Easter period to intensify their prayers for peace in the country. He said that “the country is clearly under siege from all corners” and stressed that the period of Easter provides good...

International disc jockey and Producer Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola popularly known as DJ Cuppy, gives us her 2nd single Vybe a follow up to her hit debut single Green Light which featured award-winning artist, Tekno. Click here to read more

Nigerian singer and top dancehall act Timaya is celebrating the purchase of a new house for himself. The Dem Mama Records boss acquired the lovely edifice in the Lekki area of Lagos State. Click here to read more

Pro-democracy and good governance group, Concerned Nigerians, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sack his Senior Special Assistant on Foreign Relations and Diaspora Affairs, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, for what it described as “the scam called Martin Luther King Jr’s leadership award...

One of Senegal's most popular politicians has been jailed on charges of fraud which his supporters say are politically motivated. Khalifa Sall, mayor of the capital Dakar, was sentenced to five years for embezzling $3.4m (£2.4m). Click here to read more

Former Vice President and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigerians to emulate the virtues of love and sacrifice which characterised the life of Jesus Christ. In a message released by his media office in Abuja to mark the Easter celebrations, the...