FG hikes vehicle number plate, driving licence rates by 50%

The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of new rates for vehicle number plates and driving licence across the country. According to the Joint Tax Board, Nigerians will now pay N18,750 for standard private and commercial number plates against the ...

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FG reopens Eko Bridge today

The Federal Government has announced the reopening of Eko Bridge, which had been under repairs, to traffic on Friday, Aug. 13. In a statement on Thursday night, Mr Olukayode Popoola, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos said the 10-week ...

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Man who allegedly hacked Nigerian bank of N1.868bn is arrested with Bureau De Change guys that helped him

A suspected hacker, Femi Salau, has been arrested by the police Special Fraud Unit in Lagos State for allegedly hacking into the system of a first generation bank to defraud it of about N1.868bn. Two Bureau De Change operators, who ...

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New generation musicians don’t respect elders – Afrobeat singer, Alariwo

Afrobeat singer Rotimi Martins, popularly known as Alariwo of Africa has said the attitude of new generation musicians is nothing to write home about. The broadcaster also said many of them are not passionate for the music but that what ...

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Nollywood actor Stanley Rabbi Okoro dies of food poisoning

Nollywood actor and fast-rising star, Stanley Okoro is dead. According to reports, he died on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, of suspected food poisoning. May God rest his soul. Sigh!  

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Ogun police say dead Ijebu Ode Imam was not murdered

The Ogun State Police command has said Alhaji Mushafau Bakare, Chief Imam of Atiba community in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State who was found dead in his car was not murdered. Abimbola Oyeyemi, the Ogun State police spokesman, said the cleric ...

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NDLEA intercepts bandits with G3 rifle, 78 rounds of live ammunition

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested three armed bandits; Adamu Shehu, Tukur Mohammed and Ibrahim Suleiman while they were on an attack mission in Katsina State. The agency recovered three AK 47 rifles among other ...

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Corps members replace striking doctors in FMC Yola

Corps members on Thursday replaced the striking doctors in the Federal Medical Centre, Yola, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. NAN reports that the National Association of Resident Doctors directed its members across the country to embark on a total ...

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To commemorate Islamic new year, Muslim students want BBN banned

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit has urged youths in the country against social vices. The student organisation said this in a statement by its President, Mallam Miftahudeen Thanni, on Thursday, to commemorate the 1443AH Islamic ...

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Abducted Ijebu-Ode Chief Imam found dead in own car

Sheikh Mushafau Bakare, Chief Imam of Atiba community in Ijebu-Ode was found dead in his car after he was reportedly abducted. According to reports, the imam was allegedly kidnapped by unknown assailants on Wednesday at his residence in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun ...

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Photos from the court wedding of Ubi Franklin’s 4th babymama, Sandra Iheuwa

  Here are the court wedding photos of Ubi Franklin’s 4th babymama, Sandra Iheuwa and her man Steve Thompson. It was held at the Federal Marriage Registry, Ikoyi, Lagos state today. Their white wedding will hold in Lagos this weekend. ...

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Police free detained Youtuber, as his lawyer tells Apostle Suleman to command money into FG’s account to help Nigeria

The Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has released a Youtuber, Israel Balogun, who was earlier detained over allegations of criminal defamation and cyberstalking levelled against him by the General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries ...

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Opa6ix, three others declared wanted by EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has declared social media big boy, Opa6ix and three others wanted for computer related fraud. The commission today released the photos of the suspects as well as relevant details. Those declared wanted include ...

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Chelsea complete £98m Lukaku transfer from Inter

  Chelsea have completed the signing of Romelu Lukaku from Inter for £98 million ($136m), with the Belgian striker returning to Stamford Bridge for a second spell after two years in Serie A. Lukaku, who took in his first stint ...

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Indonesia tenders formal apology to Nigeria over assault on diplomat

Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry formally apologized Thursday for the manhandling of a Nigerian diplomat by its immigration officials. It also announced it had launched a formal investigation of the incident. Nigeria earlier this week recalled its ambassador to Indonesia and summoned ...

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China sentences former senior banker Gu Guoming to life jail for bribery

China on Thursday sentenced Gu Guoming, a former senior banker at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) to life in jail after being found guilty of bribery, state media said on Thursday. China’s top anti-graft body has put high-profile ...

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BBNaija: Angel says Michael’s penis is small

Wahala! Angel has told Jackie B that Michael’s pen!s is small. This happened when Jackie disclosed if all housemates were brought together, she would choose Michael over any other man in the house. Jackie B who admitted that she likes ...

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Hushpuppi: 31 northern lawyers volunteer to defend Kyari against FBI

A group of 31 Northern lawyers on Wednesday volunteered to defend Kyari against the FBI. They volunteered to render free legal services to the former commander of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari. Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner ...

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Popular Instagram comedian, Chief Obi becomes a US citizen

Popular Instagram comedian, Chief Obi has become a US citizen. The comedian shared the news on his Instagram page saying in just 24 hours his accent changed along with his passport color. Omo, happy for you, lol. While announcing the ...

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Super Eagles fall seven places in August FIFA ranking

Nigeria have dropped seven places in the FIFA rankings published today. The three-time African champions maintained their position in May, the last time the rating was released. However, that changed this time as there were international friendlies. The Super Eagles ...

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Don’t withdraw support for Ibadan, Makinde begs World Bank

Governor Seyi Makinde has appealed to World Bank not to withdraw its support for the Ibadan Flood Control projects. The governor made the appeal in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Taiwo Adisa. ...

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