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LG Election: Kano Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje orders compulsory drug test for contestants

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has directed all cleared contestants in the forthcoming local government elections scheduled to hold January 16 to be subjected to a compulsory drug test.   The state commissioner for information, Muhammad Garba, disclosed this ...

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Diego Maradona’s final tragic words before he died revealed

Diego Maradona’s final tragic words before he died were: “I don’t feel well.”   The Argentina legend went back to bed after having breakfast and telling nephew Johnny Esposito he didn’t feel well and was going to lie down again. ...

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“Please Let Burna Boy Win So We Can Breathe In Nigeria” — Media Personality, Shade Ladipo Begs Grammy Recording Academy

Media personality, Shade Ladipo has pleaded with the Grammy Recording Academy to let Burna Boy win so they can rest and breathe in Nigeria.   According to her, she wants the African Giant to win as his album Twice As ...

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Drama, confusion as ‘dead’ man regains consciousness

Drama, confusion and disbelief engulfed the atmosphere when a patient who had been declared dead and taken to the Kapkatet sub-county hospital mortuary, Kenya suddenly ‘resurrected.’   A morgue attendant is said to have realised the man was still alive ...

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Judicial Panel throws out slain musician’s petition

An attempt by the family of the budding songwriter, Daniel Chibuike Ikeagwuchi, who was shot dead by a policeman in Port Harcourt to seek justice at the Rivers State Judicial Commission of Inquiry was thrown out at today’s sitting.   ...

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Ex-BBC journalist and partner found dead had no injuries

A former BBC journalist and his partner were both found dead in the same room at home, an inquest has heard.   John Stevenson, 68, was found on the floor near his bed in Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, on 12 ...

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Court okays suit seeking N523m school feeding details

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted leave to a civil society group to commence a suit seeking detailed information on N523m which the Federal Government claimed to have spent on feeding of school children during the Covid-19 lockdown ...

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Popular TikTok star, Sir Cruise reveals he is 54 years, NOT 29

Ladies who are fans of TikTok and YouTube star Sir Cruse will be shocked to learn he is 54 years old, and not 29.   For years, Cruse’s fans believed he was in his 20s because of his youthful appearance. ...

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Sudan’s former prime minister Sadiq al-Mahdi dies of COVID-19

Sudan’s former prime minister and top opposition figure Sadiq al-Mahdi is dead. He died from a coronavirus infection on Thursday, his party said. The 84-year-old was the country’s last democratically elected prime minister before he was toppled in 1989 by ...

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Four suspected robbers busted in Lagos

The police in Lagos have arrested four suspected armed robbers terrorizing Alakuko area of the State and its environs. Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement said the police operatives attached to Alakuko Station, with the help ...

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Finally, China congratulates U.S President-elect, Joe Biden

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden received congratulations for his election victory from China’s President Xi Jinping on Wednesday. Biden is prepared to give a speech highlighting the challenges Americans face as Covid-19 cases surge on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday. ...

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Scotland set to be first country in the world to give women free sanitary products

Millions of women will get free tampons after Scotland’s Parliament unanimously passed a landmark vote.   It means Scotland will become the first country to make period products freely available. The law introduces a legal right of free access to ...

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EndSARS: Nigerian govt reaches out to UK over sanction threat

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, revealed that it has reached out to the British Government over the threat by the UK Parliament, to impose sanctions on Nigerian officials over their roles in the EndSARS protests.   The Minister of Foreign ...

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Two robbers to die by hanging in Ekiti

An Ekiti State High Court on Tuesday sentenced two persons, Adekunle Osho, 31, and Chinedu Ugwu, 34, to death by hanging for armed robbery. Justice Adekunle Adeleye said Osho and Ugwu were actively involved in robbery and were linked with ...

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I am Number 1 – Burna Boy boasts after Grammys nomination

Self-acclaimed African giant, Burna Boy, has declared himself number one after Grammys nomination.   Burna’s latest album ‘Twice as Tall’ got nominated for the Best Global Music Album category. This is his second nomination. Recall in 2019, his previous album ...

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“You’re wonderful, you’re amazing,” – Laycon hails Erica (Video)

BBNaija star, Laycon has described Erica as one of the amazing and wonderful people he has known.  In a recent interview, Laycon spoke highly of Erica regardless of the long-lasting feud between them. Recall the rapper cum reality tv star ...

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Mother and son arrested with 49 parcels of Indian hemp

The police in Kano has arrested a 21-year-old, Kabiru Mahmud, with 49 parcels of Indian hemp.   The police spokesperson in Kano, Abdullahi Kiyawa said that Mr Mahmud was arrested at Danbire village while transporting the substance from his family ...

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Nigerian media to start projecting election results soon –INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission has expressed its commitment to deploying more technology and innovation to further enhance the transparency of the electoral process.   INEC said the use of its public viewing portal during the governorship elections in Edo ...

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