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Two men were reportedly burnt alive in Mbaise, Imo state, for allegedly robbing in the neighbourhood.   Photos and videos shared online show the men being brutalized before tyres were placed on them and they were burnt alive.   The ...

Justice Oluremi Oguntoyinbo of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted two men, Uche Johnson and Kingsley Meteke, for producing and distributing substandard engine oil.   The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) charged both men with four counts of production, possession, ...

Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has confirmed that he tested positive for coronavirus and will be in self-isolation. Xavi, who now manages Qatar Stars League football club ”Al Sadd” will miss his side’s return to competitive action against Al Khor ...

The new Premier League campaign will commence on September 12 after a virtual meeting between clubs confirmed the calendar. But following the agreement between all 20 shareholder clubs, the new fixture list is set to be unveiled just weeks before ...

Two brothers alleged to be members of a robbery gang operating in Ijebu Mushin, Ogun State, have been arrested by the police after they attacked an elderly man identified only as Pa Olutokunbo in the community and killed his 72-year-old ...

Mama Ajasco star, Moji Oyetayo in this interview with Sam Anokan talks about how men rally round her because she is plus size and her best complement in life ever. Hear her; You are big and beautiful, how do you ...

The Wilson family welcomed their latest addition to the family, and he has a very fitting name. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, R&B star Ciara, announced that their third child had arrived on Thursday. His name: Win ...

Mothers with Covid-19 are unlikely to pass the virus to their newborns if simple infection control measures are in place, a small study suggests. Researchers reported no cases of the disease in 120 babies born to infected mothers, even when ...

Popular Max FM presenter, Emmanuella Pobeni Adepoju, popularly known as Iya Jogbo, is dead. She was the host of the afternoon show Wetin Dey on Max FM. In a statement by the management of TVC Communications, owners of TVC, TVC ...

Eight prisoners on death row are among at least 15 victims of coronavirus in California’s oldest prison as its outbreak worsens. San Quentin State Prison confirmed the death of John Beames, 67, of what appeared to be complications related to ...

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release all items seized from a social media influencer, Ismaila Mustapha popularly known as Mompha. The items include five luxury wristwatches, an apple iPod, ...

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State has said former House of Representatives Speaker, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, is yet to inform the party of his defection. Chairman of the party, Alhaji Hamza Akuyam, while reacting to reports of Dogara’s ...

A care worker has been ordered to leave the UK by the end of the month despite his contributions towards fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Anugwom Izuchukwu Goodluck, 30, had been working in care homes until the height of the lockdown ...

Seven workers at an energy firm in Odogbolu, Ogun State, are currently in police custody in connection with the kidnapping and killing of their boss’ father, one Hongli Song–a 65-year-old Chinese national. The suspects, Adetayo Adeniran, Hammed Jabiri, Jayeola Adelekan, ...

The Kwara State Government, on Friday, announced the cancellation of Eid congregational prayers across the state, citing the steep rise in the state’s Covid-19 cases and the danger of such a large gathering worsening the situation. According to a statement ...

D’Banj, is forging ahead with the N1.5bn libel suit filed against Miss Seyitan Babatayo, who accused him of r.a.p.e, despite the latter withdrawing a petition submitted to the Inspector-General of Police. D’Banj’s lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN), disclosed this in an ...

The first lawyer from the Northern parts of the country and father of Kwara Governor, Alh. Abdulganiyu Folorunsho  Abdulrasaq is dead. Popularly known as AGF, he died in the early hours of Saturday in Lagos. He passed on less than ...

In accordance with the decision of state governors in the South-West geopolitical zone to reopen schools, primary and secondary schools in Lagos State are set to reopen on August 3, this year. However, only learners in primary six, junior secondary ...

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The Chairman of the APC Caretaker/Convention Planning Committee and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Malla Buni, ...

The Republic of India has assisted Nigeria with seven tonnes of hydroxychloroquine as part of its contribution to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in the country. According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, hydroxychloroquine is one of ...

Covid-Organics, Madagascar’s herbal drink, touted by President Rajoelina as a cure and prevention for Covid-19 has been found ineffective. The sobering verdict was given by Nigeria’s government on Thursday. According to health minister, Osagie Ehanire, the herbal drink did not ...

Seyitan Babatayo, the woman who accused D’banj, of r3ping her, has reached a ‘non-monetary’ agreement with the singer. Stand To End Rape (STER), a non-profit organization, which has been in charge of Ms Babatayo’s welfare since the r3pe allegations were ...

The Nigerian Air Force said no autopsy was carried out on Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile because the family of the deceased was satisfied with the explanation on what led to her death. According to the air force, Arotile, who was ...

Femi Falana, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and counsel to Omoyele Sowore, has reminded the presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, of his days in State Security Service detention. This, he said after Garba Shehu claimed that Sowore lied about the ...

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles photographers after drones were allegedly used to take pictures of their son Archie. Filed on Thursday to the LA County Superior Court, the complaint alleges that photographers captured ...