Former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has described nepotism as the worst form of corruption in Nigeria. The former Emir of Kano who said this at a webinar themed: “The sustainability of society”, averred that corruption has impacted negatively on the society and that incompetent leadership has contributed to the degree of…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has told those who bashed him over his birthday message to his wife, Foluke last Monday, July 13, not to bother with the criticism as his message was for his children and not for them. The 78-year-old clergyman was attacked last week after he…
Minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has tested positive for Coronavirus. The Minister who made the announcement on Sunday July 19, said a fourth test conducted on him after he experienced throat irritation confirmed he had the disease. Onyeama further revealed that he is on his way to an isolation center. He tweeted; “Did my fourth…
Three people including a pastor and a Police chief were stabbed by a member of the congregation during a Bible study session at a church in the US. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, July 18, at around 3 p.m. at the Grace Covenant Church in Chantilly, Virginia, when a member of the church stabbed…
The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) has shared its result from evaluation and analysis of Madagascar’s herbal drink ‘COVID Organics’. In a statement released on Sunday July 19, the NIPRD said that the drug which contains majorly Artemisia annua cannot effectively cure Coronavirus as claimed. It however reduces frequency of cough with maximum dose, producing an effect…
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has described his deputy, Agboola Ajayi as a wrong choice. Speaking at Igbekebo, headquarters of Ese-Odo local government during his “meet the delegates” tour ahead of next Monday primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Akeredolu said that his deputy who recently defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) showed his ”true colour”…
Nollywood actress, Rachael Okonkwo has lost her mother. The actress popular for her role as Nkoli in the movie Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, took to Instagram to announce the sad news. “My world is shattered,” she wrote, adding, “My life will never remain the same again.”
The housemates of the 2020 Big Brother Naija Lockdown edition have been officially unveiled today, July 19. The housemates who come from different states across the country, will be contesting for the grand prize of N30 million; a two-bedroom apartment courtesy Revolution Plus; a top of the range SUV from Nigerian automaker, Innoson Motors; a trip to…
Nigerian UFC champion, Kamaru Usman has retained his Welterweight title after defeating his American opponent, Jorge Masvidal at the UFC 251 which took place last night on ‘Fight Island’ in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Nigerian Nightmare, 33, dominated the fight as he defeated Masvidal, 35, via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46), equalling former…
A welder is on the run after allegedly raping a 19-year-old in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Korede Adewumi fled his abode after he was accused of raping an SS2 student while she was hawking ‘aadun’ around Olubuse area of Ile-Ife. The girl began hawking to keep herself busy since schools are closed due to the Coronavirus…