Youth corp member, four others killed in road accidents

The accident in Akwa Ibom occurred at Mbiokporo Nsit in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area (LGA) of the state at about 3pm on Thursday, June 23. Eye witnesses say the deceased who was dressed in her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) uniform, was driving in a Toyota Camry vehicle which caught fire. The driver of the vehicle and the commuter at the front sit reportedly escaped while the unknown female corps member was burnt beyond recognition. Residents tried to salvage the situation to no avail, Daily Post reports. In the same vein, about four persons were killed yesterday in a fatal accident in Kaduna state.

Meet late super eagle Coach Stephen Keshi's stylish & handsome son, Stephen Jnr (photos)

27-year-old Stephen Jnr is the first son of Late Super Eagles Coach and Sports Icon, Stephen Keshi. The Atlanta based events producer is currently in Nigeria for his father's burial.More photos after the cut...

Ooni of Ife honored by the Congressional Black Caucus{Photos}

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, was recently honored by the Congressional Black Caucus, an organization representing the black members of the United States Congress. see more photos after the cut...

Buhari’s wife extends her hand to shake Alaafin of Oyo

The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha, has reportedly breached a major protocol during the recent meeting with Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, the Alaafin of Oyo. This picture was taken recently when Aisha Buhari paid a visit to Oyo to promote her women health program.

    During the meeting, Buhari’s wife extended her hand to shake the Alaafin.

Throwback photo of late Keshi and his family

A picture of former Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi, his late wife, Kate and their beautiful children have surfaced online. The photo is a major throwback collage of the late couple and their lovely kids. Meanwhile, the funeral rites of the late Stephen Keshi have now been fixed for July 27-29, with a night of tribute in Abuja, lying-state, church service and novelty football match in Benin City and burial in Illah, his home –town. The children of late Super Eagles’ captain and coach Stephen Keshi also praised the efforts of the Nigeria Football Federation, the governments of Edo and Delta states, and the global football community, since the demise of the legend on June 8.

Why President Buhari retained Solomon Arase as IGP after he came into office- Femi Adesina

Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, yesterday revealed why President Buhari retained the immediate past Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, when he assumed office in May 2015. Speaking at a book launch in Lagos yesterday June 23rd, Adesina who represented President Buhari at the event, said President Buhari gave his reasons for retaining Arase at a farewell dinner he organised for him on Monday June 20th, a day before Arase, retired from office.

“Ayo is my son, he can’t be prosecuted” - Bode George

Bode George says Governor Fayose is his son and can’t be prosecuted because of Section 308 of the Constitution – George urged embattled ex-governor Ali Modu Sheriff to accept his fate that his tenure as chairman of the PDP has ended – George says PDP can become a vibrant opposition party, if united, coherent and focused Bode George, the former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the rule of law will prevail in the matter between Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Oshiomhole, Okowa engage in war of words over Edo guber

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state has alleged that his counterpart in Delta state, Ifeanyi Okowa is conniving with the Edo state chapter of the PDP to distabilise the coming Edo guber elections – In reaction, the Delta State governor has dismissed the allegation as laughable and baseless – Delta state government says Governor Okowa is too refined to engage in such clandestine activities

Buhari hosts members of judiciary to dinner

President Muhammadu Buhari has hosted the members of the judiciary to the dinner breaking the Ramadan fast in the Aso Rock presidential villa on June 23, Thursday President Buhari in a handshake with former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Alfa Belgore, Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Bode–Rhode Vivour and others Buhari has on June 19, Sunday, returned to Nigeria after two-week vacation in London, United Kingdom. The Nigerian president went abroad to receive treatment from the persistent ear infection. President Buhari, Justice of the Supreme Court , Justice Walter Samuel Onnoghen and Justice Bode–Rhodes Vivour. While the president was treated by a physician and an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist, he was urged to travel out of the country for more extensive care. Since President Buhari has returned to Nigeria he has very busy schedule.PMB Ramadan, President Buhari addresses members of the judiciary during breaking of Ramadan fast in Aso Rock villa. On June 21 the Nigerian leader has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Kpotun Idris, as the Acting Inspector-General of Police. He is also scheduled to host the members of House Representatives and the Nigerian Senate to the dinner. See more photo after this cut…

Lagos, Abuja makes first 20 expensive cities in the world

The Mercer’s 22nd annual Cost of Living Survey places Lagos and Abuja as part of the world’s 20 most expensive cities in the world – The survey noted factors including currency fluctuations, cost inflation for goods and services, and instability of accommodation price 

Zenith bank Top Executive begs Fayose

Governor Fayose of ekiti state has revealed that top management team of Zenith bank Plc paid him a visit to beg him over the involvement of the bank in the funding of his election – But the Zenith bank team led by an ED said they only came to see the governor

Election funding: Fayose dares Zenith Bank

Fayose has challenged Zenith Bank to come out with an official statement showing the bank’s denial about funding his election in 2014 – Fayose refers APC, Zenith bank and the EFCC to John chapter 8 verses 6-7 – Fayose says he stands by his claim that the bank majorly funded in election in June 2014 Following the alleged denial of the involvement of Zenith bank in the funding of his election in 2014,

Aregbesola advises engineers as Maduka emerges NAE president

The Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has urged Nigerian engineers to seek more productive and excellent endeavours instead of engaging in unnecessary rancour.

Aregbesola spoke on Thursday at the University of Lagos during the investiture of Mrs. Joanna Maduka as the president of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering. The event also witnessed the conferment of Life Achievement Awards and the induction of new fellows of the academy.

We’ll probe alleged coup against Buhari, says Army

The Nigerian Army has said that it will investigate the allegation that there was a plot by the service to overthrow the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, said in a statement on Thursday that the Army would investigate the claim in order to unravel the motive behind the claim.

Usman said that the “baseless and most unfortunate allegation” only existed in the minds of those who originated it.

UK economy plunges into unknown on Brexit

Britain’s economy was plunged into a dizzying unknown on Friday as the country lurched towards the EU exit, with the world economy bracing for a hit on growth and unemployment.
Financial markets on Friday indicated the turbulence that lies ahead for the world’s fifth biggest economy, with the pound falling to its lowest level against the dollar since 1985.