We have not increased cement price in 15 months – Dangote

The Group Executive Director, Strategy, Portfolio Development & Capital Projects, of Dangote Group Devakumar Edwin, said the company has not increased the price of cement per bag since December 2019 (15 months) despite the rising cost of other materials and ...

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Why I wept at my daughter’s Nikkah – Pasuma

Pasuma, may have performed at concerts and thrilled many lovers of his music without being emotionally bothered with personalities involved, but on Thursday, April 8, during the Nikkah ceremony of his second daughter, Barakat, the singer betrayed his emotions as ...

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Two arrested in Rivers with substandard ponmo from Madagascar

The Rivers State Government has intercepted a truckload of suspected substandard animal hide, popularly called ponmo, in Onne, Eleme Local Government Area of the state, even as two persons accompanying the truck were arrested. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Fred ...

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6-year-old girl whose genital was mutilated in Bauchi recovers, discharged from hospital (Photos)

A six-year-old-girl, Hawa’u, whose genital was mutilated by two young men four months ago in Jama’are Local Government Area of Bauchi State has recovered. She was discharged from hospital and reunited with her family. Daily Trust reports last December how ...

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Princes William and Harry pay tribute to grandfather Prince Philip

Princes William and Harry, along with senior politicians including the British prime minister, paid tribute to Prince Philip on Monday, as preparations were underway for his funeral on the grounds of Windsor Castle this coming weekend. Prince Harry chose a ...

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Huge Gatherings at India’s Hindu Festival as coronavirus pandemic surges

  As India counted another record rise in coronavirus cases on Monday, hundreds of thousands of Hindu pilgrims joined a river-bathing ritual during the Kumbh festival in the hill town of Haridwar. There were fears that the month-long festival could ...

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My mother prayed about my anger issues for 15 years ― Keppy Ekpenyong

Veteran Nollywood actor, Keppy Ekpenyoung  has made some revelations about his anger issues In a new interview. Anyone close to veteran actor, Keppy Ekpenyong, would know that the actor has a bright and bubbly personality. One known trait about the ...

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Lagos police Sergeant who shot lover in the mouth is fired

The Lagos State Police Command has sacked and prosecuted Sergeant Eze Aiwansoba who shot his lover in the mouth last year. Aiwansoba allegedly shot his lover in the mouth at Allen area of Ikeja, Lagos in October, 2020. A statement ...

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Ramadan begins for Muslims in Nigeria today, April 13th

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced the commencement of 2021 Ramadan for Muslims in Nigeria.   He made the announcement on Monday evening.   According to reports, the sultan received news of the new moon sighting ...

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Sporadic gunshots at PDP Southwest congress; Fayose whisked away

Sporadic gunshots were heard at the Zonal Congress of the PDP in Osogbo today as hoodlums attempted to invade the venue of the event. Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose was said to have been whisked away by security ...

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Prince Philip burial holds Saturday

The funeral preparations are under way for Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, who died on Friday aged 99. According to the BBC, the ceremonial royal funeral will be held at St George’s Chapel, in the grounds of Windsor Castle, ...

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Late DMX daughter pens emotional tribute to him

The devastated daughter of late Def Jam rapper has mourned him with a heartbreaking message. The daughter, who referred to her late dad as her twin, extolled his many virtues, which included funny, charismatic, emotional, real, understanding, and loving. According ...

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Prince Harry arrives UK ahead of grandfather’s funeral

Prince Harry has arrived the UK ahead of his grandfather Prince Philip’s funeral, which will be held on April 17. The Duke of Sussex arrived on Sunday from California, where he has been residing with his wife Meghan Markle and ...

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Caterer allegedly assaulted by brothers of groom at wedding

A twitter user, has narrated how her brother who works for an event company and was put in-charge of small chops at a wedding was ‘brutally assaulted’ by groom’s brothers at a wedding.She said the groom’s brothers had approached him ...

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Look out for crescent of Ramadan from Monday – Sultan of Sokoto tells Muslims

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the Muslim Ummah to look out for the crescent (moon) of Ramadan 1442AH from Monday. Abubakar gave the directive on Sunday in a statement issued by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, ...

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I can’t step out of my house without a lipstick, Ini Edo reveals

Nollywood actress, Ini Edo has revealed she can’t step out of her house without  a lipstick. She made the revelation in a brief chat with Potpourri while speaking on fashion. “My most valuable fashion accessory is lip gloss and lipstick, ...

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Baldwin Hills’ star Gerren Taylor dies in her sleep aged 30

BET family has lost one of its own. Ashley Taylor Gerren a.k.a. Gerren Taylor, who starred on reality series “Baldwin Hills” airing on the network from 2007 until 2009, has passed away. She was only 30 years old. Details of ...

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Lagos Wastewater Management begins clampdown on those who throw poo, other sewage into the lagoon

The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO), in collaboration with the Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental Offences, has commenced the clampdown on illegal operators discharging sewage at Iddo, Adekunle Lagoon end and Costain area of Lagos state.   The operation ...

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Ahmed Musa in shock move to Kano Pillars after failing to find foreign club

  The captain of the Nigerian national team, Ahmed Musa, is set to return to Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Kano Pillars, according to ACL Sports. The 28-year-old is set to join Pillars on a flexible short-term deal, as ...

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