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I don’t want ministerial position, I prefer to be senator, says ex-Gov. Ajimobi

Posted by admin Headlines, Oyo, State News Sunday, July 21st, 2019

Ex-Gov. Abiola Ajimobi The immediate past governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi has said he prefers going to the Senate than becoming a minister in President Muhammadu Buhari’s expected cabinet. Ajimobi in an interview with newsmen in Ibadan on Thursday, explained that the ministerial appointment should go to younger members of the party in Oyo […]

Picture: Panic as man climbs aircraft at Lagos Airport

Posted by admin Aviation, Headlines Sunday, July 21st, 2019

Passengers aboard a Port Harcourt-bound flight panicked on Friday after a yet-to-be-identified man climbed the aircraft while it was about to take-off at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja. According to a video shot by one of the passengers in Lagos, the man illegally gained access to the airside with a piece of hand luggage. The […]

We’re conscious of war, will react if killings continue – Gani Adams

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, July 21st, 2019

…Yoruba generalissimo, Ganiyu Adams warns over herdsmen attacks …Reacts to Olakunri’s death, says Tinubu’s statement uncalled for …Blasts S’West governors on failed Security Summit …We’re ready to complement Police By Dapo Akinrefon & Ebunoluwa Sessou THE Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams is not pleased with the current state of the nation, especially, […]

Ighalo wins AFCON Golden Boot & retires from international football

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, July 21st, 2019

Ebenezer Bajela With five goals and one assist at the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations, retired Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo emerged the top scorer of the competition to take home the Golden Boot award for the top marksman. Ighalo netted the only goal of the game for the Eagles in Wednesday’s third-place win against […]

Joshua: My uncle predicted Ruiz’s defeat in 2014

Posted by admin Headlines, Sports Sunday, July 21st, 2019

Anthony Joshua’s uncle labelled Andy Ruiz Jr as an “upset king” five years ago. The British superstar has vowed to bounce back after he was dethroned by the 25-1 outsider in New York on June 1. Joshua’s defeat to the 19st Mexican-American came as one of the biggest shocks in boxing history.The Watford bruiser was decked […]

Insecurity: Ooni of Ife pays second visit to Villa under 24hrs

Posted by admin Headlines, Osun, State News Sunday, July 21st, 2019

John Ameh, Abuja The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, paid a second visit to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday, in less than 24 hours after he met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the seat of power. On the second visit, the monarch held a 45-minute meeting with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. It was unclear […]

Why women use charms to attract men – Lydia Forson

Posted by admin Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Headlines, Nollywood (Film Industry), Sex and Relationship Sunday, July 21st, 2019

Actress, Lydia Forson has revealed why women buy charms to attract men. The Ghanaian actress in her tweet which came after sex-charm vendor Mama Gee was arrested, blamed it all on patriachy. According to Lydia Forson, the stereotype of women seeing men as all they have to live for is what makes them go […]

Opinion: See what Presidency has done to Osibanjo

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, July 21st, 2019

VP Osinbajo Emmanuel Aziken The sight of Vice-President Yemi Osibanjo walking majestically with his United States counterpart, Mike Pence last Wednesday on the grounds of the White House in Washington D.C. was a delight to your correspondent. After the brouhaha that followed the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the same White House in 2018, […]

Nigerian woman executed in Saudi Arabia

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Sunday, July 21st, 2019

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Victoria Ojeme Nigerian woman and three others have been executed in Saudi Araba for drug trafficking, bringing the number of Nigerians executed in the kingdom in the last three years to eight. Meanwhile, the Nigerian government, yesterday, condemned the execution of the woman, describing her killing as pathetic, tragic and sad […]

Press Release: Imo government to partner FRSC on road safety

Posted by admin Headlines, Imo, Press Releases, State News Friday, July 19th, 2019

GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR PRESS RELEASE IMO GOVT. TO PARTNER FRSC ON SAFETY OF ROADS Imo State Government says it will partner with the Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) in ensuring safety of citizens of the state on the roads. Governor of Imo State, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha stated this […]