The Lagos State government has explained that it does not have the authority to unilaterally order the reopening of schools in the State. This was disclosed by the state Commissioner for Education, Folashade Adefisayo during an online programme, ‘Covinspiration show,’ moderated by a United Nations (UN) Youth Ambassador, Dayo Israel in Lagos, while giving scorecard […]
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Kaduna-kano Rail Will Never Be Completed – Ganduje’s Aide
Salihu Tanko Yakasai, a media aide to Governor Ganduje of Kano state, said the Kaduna-Kano rail project will never be completed. Yakasai stated this on Twitter. Minister of Transportation, Amaechi, in 2019 had said that the Federal Government had secured a loan for the project. He said the rail line would run to Lagos via […]
“Zlatan Ibile Embarrassed Me At Davido’s House, Told Guards To Beat Me Mercilessly” – Fan
A fan has narrated how he was embarrassed at Davido’s house with rapper Zlatan Ibile calling for him to be beaten. The fan, Raheem Sodiq stated that he was driving along Admiralty Way from his house which is closed to Davido’s house when he noticed some celebrities hanging around the singer’s house. Excitedly, he decided […]
COVID-19: FG Makes Clarifications On Reopening Of Schools
The Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has disclosed that the Federal Government is already making plans to reopen schools nationwide but it won’t happen in two weeks as being speculated in some quarters. Speaking during the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Thursday, Nwajiuba said there was no exact […]
Slain Saudi Journalist’s Sons ‘Forgive’ Killers On Ramadan Holy Night
The sons of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi said Friday they “forgive” the killers of their father, an announcement analysts said effectively grants clemency to five convicted people on death row. Khashoggi, a royal family insider turned critic, was killed and dismembered at the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul in October 2018, in a case that […]
Seyi Shay’s Semi-Nude Photos: “My Instagram Account Was Hacked” – Singer Cries Out
Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay says her Instagram account has been compromised. The singer says the account has been compromised and her management is working to it back. The music star made this known via her Twitter page while responding to questions from a friend who wanted to know how her semi-nude photos made it to […]
Nigerian Government Asks Churches, Mosques, Others To Submit Guidelines For Reopening
The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, has asked professional groups and faith-based organisations, including churches and mosques, to submit guidelines for reopening to the NCDC to review and advise. He spoke during a press conference of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Thursday. “This is what we’ve […]
NASU Plans Warning Strike in Varsities, Polys and Colleges Immediately After Resumption
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has complained about the short-payment of its members since February by the Federal Government through the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) and has threatened to begin strike in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education once schools resume nationwide. The NASU General Secretary […]
LASU Batch B Postgraduate Admission List For 2019/2020 Released
LASU Batch B Postgraduate Admission List for the 2019/2020 Academic Session has been published. This is to inform all candidates who applied for admission into the Postgraduate programme of the Lagos State University that they can proceed to check if they have been offered admission. The names of admitted candidates have been published online. Candidates […]
OAU Gets Full Accreditation For Dentistry, Law, Others
The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-ife has received full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) h for all courses in the Faculties of Law, Dentistry, Basic Medical Sciences and Social Sciences. It was gathered that the NUC had in 2018 withdrawn the accreditation for law, dentistry and other programmes at the OAU. In a statement […]
President Buhari Fires Suspended NECO Registrar, Dismisses Four Others
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the termination of the appointment of Prof Charles Uwakwe as the Registrar and Chief Executive of the National Examinations Council. This was contained in a letter dated May 11 and signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Sonny Echono, on behalf of the Minister of Education, […]
Nollywood Star Actress, Emilia Dike Is Dead
Another Nollywood actress Emilia Dike is dead. She died on Wednesday in Enugu. She just slumped and died, according to Okechukwu Oku, who announced her death. Oku, who is a movie director broke the news on his Instagram page and lamented why death is so cruel taking good people away. “Why is death taking the […]
BREAKING! Fatal Accident On Otedola Bridge
Many people have been feared killed after a tanker collided with a fully loaded commercial bus on Otedola Bridge, Lagos. The accident which occurred about 20 minutes ago at the lane inwards Berger, is said to have caused heavy traffic that stretches beyond the state Secretariat in Alausa. Already, emergency workers are said to be […]
BBNaija 2020: Ex-housemate, Leo Advise Intending Participants How To Scale Through
Former Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, housemate, Leo Dasilva, has issued an important caution to Nigerians intending to participate in the audition for the 2020 edition of the reality television show. Dasilva cautioned intending participants against posting the audition process on their social media Timeline, TL, if they want to scale through. In a tweet, the […]
Ease Coronavirus Lockdown – CAN Tells Gov. El-rufai
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State Chapter, has appealed to Gov. Nasir el-Rufai to review the lockdown imposed due to the coronavirus. The appeal by CAN comes after an earlier call by the Council of Imams and Ulamas on the state government for a review of the lockdown. The CAN Chairman, Rev. John […]
“How I Wasted Billions I Made From Football” – Arsenal Midfielder Reveals
Former Arsenal midfielder, Alex Song has opened up on making billions from the round leather sport with nothing to show for it. The ex Cameroonian International while speaking via a recent live Instagram video, opened up that he only moved to Barcelona because he knew he was going to be a millionaire even though he […]
“Tacha Is The Only Ex-Housemate That Does Not Fight Over A Man” – Uche Maduagwu
Controversial Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu says former Big Brother Nigeria housemate, Tacha is the only ex-housemate that does not fight over a man. Speaking via his official Instagram page on Tuesday, he further stated that the reality TV star is destined to marry in 2021. Read what he wrote below:- Tacha is destined to marry […]
I Never Had Money Issues With D’banj In Mo’hits – Don Jazzy
The founder of Mavins record, Michael Collins Ajereh aka Don Jazzy, has opened up on how he never had money issues with his partner, D’Banj while they ran Mo’Hits records. In a live programme with the Ubi Franklin, the Special Adviser on Tourism to Governor Ben Ayade, Don Jazzy said he enjoyed an uncommon relationship […]
Rauf Aregbesola Finally Reveals Mission Of 15 Chinese Experts In Nigeria (See Details)
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has revealed the mission of the 15 Chinese experts who came into the country in April. While speaking at the daily press briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 today May 19, Arebesola said the experts are in Nigeria on the bill of China Civil Engineering Construction […]
WHO To Review Its Pandemic Handling, Vows Transparency
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that he would initiate an independent evaluation of its handling of the coronavirus pandemic at the “earliest appropriate moment” and vowed transparency and accountability. “We all have lessons to learn from the pandemic. Every country and every organisation must examine its response and […]
South Korea Apologises For ‘S*x Dolls’ In Stands
It is a challenge for sports leagues across the world – if play can only resume in empty stadiums, how can the atmosphere be improved? However, not many clubs will be rushing to follow the example of FC Seoul. The top-flight South Korean side has apologised after fans accused them of using sex dolls in […]
Avoid Sex For 30 Days Or Risk Spreading Virus – Recovered Coronavirus Patients Warned
As evidence suggest that coronavirus can be spread through the semen of recovered patients, experts are now warning them to avoid sex for 30 days or risk spreading the virus. Researchers from Shangqiu Municipal Hospital took semen samples from 38 male coronavirus patients in China’s Henan province, and after careful analysis found out that 16% […]
COVID-19: List Of 10 States In Nigeria With More Than 100 Cases
Nigeria, on Sunday, recorded 338 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19). This sums the total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria to 5959. According to data from the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, there are 34 States, excluding Kogi and Cross River, with at least one confirmed case of COVID-19. Lagos, which is the most […]
Governor Ganduje Slashes Salaries Of Political Appointees By 50 Percent
Governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Ganduje has slashed the salaries of political appointees by 50 percent following a shortfall in the federation account and collapse in the state’s internally generated revenue due to the Coronavirus pandemic. In a statement released by Governor Ganduje’s Chief Press Secretary Abba Anwar on Sunday, May 17, it was gathered […]
Everton To Refund Fans For Remaining Games Of 2019-20 Premier League Season
Everton have confirmed that all fans with tickets to the club’s five remaining home Premier League games will be entitled to full refunds. The announcement comes as the competition closes in on a possible June 12 return after being suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Any possible return next month will see games […]
Liverpool Will Sign Werner But 2 Players Will Leave The Club (Details Here)
Liverpool are being backed by Jan Molby to add Timo Werner to their ranks in the next transfer window, but the Reds legend can also see “one or two players” moving on. Any departures from Anfield will free up space for Jurgen Klopp to bolster his squad. Recent successes mean that the Premier League leaders […]
PDP To EFCC: Investigate N4.3bn Discovered In Secret Bank Account
The Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to begin investigation into the N4.3bn discovered in a secret bank account by the state. It said it was important the EFCC investigate the lack of disclosure of the discovery of the fund and claims by the state […]
“Sell Presidential Jets Cancel N27bn National Assembly Renovation Fund” – Atiku
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has faulted the latest review of the 2020 budget by the Federal Government, saying it shows that the regime has lost touch with current global economic realities. Rather than reviewing the budget, Atiku advised the FG to sell eight or nine of the presidential jets and cancel the N27bn earmarked for […]
See The 108-Year-Old American Woman Who Survived Coronavirus (PHOTO)
A citizen of the United States of America has survived the deadly coronavirus at the age of 108. Survivor. That’s what Sylvia Goldsholl, 108, calls herself. After living through both the 1918 flu pandemic and current coronavirus pandemic, the label is fitting. Goldsholl, who lives at a nursing home in Allendale, New Jersey, has fully […]
Jeff Bezos Could Become World’s First Trillionaire In 2026 (See Why)
Amid the collapsing economy due to the coronavirus pandemic, Jeff Bezos is expected to come out smelling like a rose — and reach the exalted status of the world’s first trillionaire, according to research. The Amazon founder — whose fortune is estimated at $143 billion, up from $125 billion on April 12, according to the […]