The Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has again come hard on the presidency, saying he no longer believes in the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari. Recall that sequel to the recent cash policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, the governor had raised the alarm that some elements in the presidency were working against…
World Cup winner Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema were announced on Friday as the three finalists for FIFA’s The Best award for last year. Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas of Spain, England forward Beth Mead and US star Alex Morgan were nominated for the top women’s prize. Paris Saint-Germain team-mates Messi and…
A man, David Gaius has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly r*ping his stepdaughter. The man is now being probed by the police on the charge of r*ping the stepdaughter on three occasions. Gaius, who resides in Unguwan Prison in the Dirma village of Dumne, Song Local Government Area, admitted committing…
Famous Nigerian comic actor, John Ikechukwu Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has opened up on his family’s recent crisis. Contrary to reports that the actor and his wife Stella had resolved their differences, his latest interview shows the seeming peace in their marriage is that of the graveyard. Speaking in an interview with Saturday…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed civil servants across the state to mark this year’s Valentine’s Day by dancing, playing games, doing dressing parades and other kinds of entertainment. He gave the directive in a statement on February 10 signed by his Head of Service, K. N Akintola with reference number SMD.61 Vol.IV/5. Adeleke…
Shan George has backed her younger colleague, Angela Okorie’s claim that many actresses lie about buying houses from fees they made from acting. Angela who has also been in the game for a while said, all those talk of ‘i bought my house from acting’ is BS. Backing Angela’s claim, Shan George also responded, saying;…
Nollywood actress Bukola Adeeyo’s son, Jayden is a year older today. She penned an emotional and grateful message to celebrate her son on his special day. The mum of two expressed gratitude to God for his faithfulness and goodness over her son’s life in the previous years. She wrote; ”I thank God for His faithfulness…
An Ilorin Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of one Olatunji Taiwo caught in possession of female underwear and some charms. Olatunji is standing trial for the alleged theft of ladies’ underwear and attempt to escape from lawful custody, contrary to sections 287 and 95 of the Penal code law of Nigeria. The accused person…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has debunked claims about the incapacity of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting PLC. The apex bank also denied claims that it plans to shut down commercial banks in a geo-political zone. This was disclosed in a statement signed on Friday by CBN’s Director of Corporate Communications, Mr Osita Nwanisobi.…
A Nigerian national, Adedunmola Gbadegesin, was on Friday sent to a 60-month jail term for a money laundering conspiracy. Gbadegesin, who was arrested in Nigeria in September 2021, had also been charged with wire fraud over his involvement in an international romance scheme. The charge was, however, dropped in a plea deal. The romance scheme…
