Lagos is ripe for takeover by PDP, says Fayose

A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said that Lagos State is ripe for the Peoples Democratic Party to take over in subsequent elections. Fayose was quoted by…

EFCC gets ultimatum on ex-Lagos Speaker, Ikuforiji’s trial

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday adjourned the money laundering trial of a former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, and his then aide,…

Afenifere, Ohanaeze fault structure, ACF demands referendum on one Nigeria

Tempers flared on Wednesday  when  socio-political organisations   assessed  the state of the nation in the 60 years of its independence from the colonial bondage. Groups such as the apex Igbo…

UAE reverses visa restriction on Nigerians -FG

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to resume visa issuance to Nigerians. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, announced this via his Twitter handle on Wednesday. Sirika explained that Nigeria also permitted…

Messi’s happiness not in my hands, says Koeman

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has said Lionel Messi’s happiness is not in his hands but admits he was pleased to hear the Argentine saying on Tuesday he wants to end…

South Africa reopens borders to African countries

South Africa will reopen its borders to all African countries from Thursday while barring tourists from around 50 nations with high coronavirus infection rates, the government said on Wednesday. The…

Independence: Police warn Oduduwa Republic agitators against procession

The Police have warned those agitating for the proposed Oduduwa Republic not to embark on any procession on October 1 or any other time. The Deputy Inspector General of Police…

Police detain jobless youth for attempted suicide, court grants N200,000 bail

An unemployed man, Solomon Okon, has been in police custody for over a month for allegedly drinking a poisonous substance. It was learnt that the 21-year-old, who was a porter…

Prayers alone can’t heal Nigeria – Archbishop Ibezim

The Archbishop, Province of the Niger, and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Alexander Ibezim, has described Nigeria as a sick country that prayers may not heal. He stated this…

Court dismisses suit seeking to stop appointment of 21 judges

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed a suit opposing the appointment of 21 persons on the list of 33 candidates recommended to the President, Major General Muhammadu…