Two Nigerian Air Force jets crashed in the Katampe area of Abuja on Friday while taking part in rehearsals for the 58th Independence Day celebrations. Premium Times reports that Ibikunle Daramola, the Air Force spokesperson confirmed the incident, saying: “I wish to confirm an air incident involving 2 Nigerian Air
Plateau state Government through the SSG just release a press statement ordering a down to dusk curfew. It would be recalled that this morning there was multiple bridge of security in gada biu, kangare, Bauchi Road and parts of Jos south. currently many continue to
Despite the commencement of the indefinite strike action embarked on by the Organised labour, the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Ahmed Idris has restated his commitment to pay salaries of all workers on the Federal Government payroll in spite of the on-going Labour strike. The AGF
President Buhari has sent a congratulatory message to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Governor-elect of Osun State, Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola, for winning the keenly contested governorship election. The President extends warm felicitations to the state and national campaign teams that worked assiduously to guarantee
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Kano governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, says he will “easily beat President Muhamadu Buhari” if given his party’s ticket in 2019. Kwankwaso, who spoke on Thursday in Jos during a consultation visit to the north-central state, said that he
Gboyega Oyetola, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Osun state governorship election on Thursday is leading in three out of the four local government areas where the rerun election held. Oyetola swept the two polling units in Ile-Ife. In Ife south, Oyetola
Uche Secondus, national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies have revealed their “rigging template” ahead of 2019 general election. Secondus said this in his assessment of Thursday’s
The adrenaline rush Will Smith got from this must be insane! For his 50th birthday, the award-winning actor and now social media sensation took on Yes Theory’s challenge of bungee jumping from a helicopter into the Grand Canyon. Here’s a fact about the Grand Canyon, it is 277
Osagie Alonge has tendered an apology to Wizkid and Teni over statements he made during the recent episode of Loose Talk Podcast. Osagie had said Teni lacks the looks to make it as a musician. He had described Wizkid as a fraud, a sexually irresponsible f***boy, a liar, a drug addict,
Apparently, this beef really is just as petty as it was believed to be. If you listen to the official version of “Drip” by Cardi B, you’ll hear a feature spot allotted to the Migos. However, the track wasn’t always supposed to feature the Atlanta trio, it
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday addressed the United Nations General Assembly during its 73rd Session. Buhari urged world leaders to end conflicts, support peace and the anti-corruption war. He also discussed the effects of climate change on security in the West African region. Buhari also lamented
Michael Kors has said that it has agreed to buy luxury brand Versace, AFP is reporting. Earlier this week, it was reported that Versace was going on sale. In a statement released on Tuesday, Michael Kors’ CEO John D. Idol said it bought Versace for 1.83 billion euros ($2.1 billion). “We are
himamanda Ngozi Adichie, Nigerian author, has expressed how saddened she felt about the backlash her question to Hillary Clinton, an American politician, generated on social media, particularly among Nigerians. Speaking to a group of young Nigerians during a hangout session in Lagos on Saturday, Adichie
A young Nigerian man named Jonathan has contributed his only car to help the presidential aspirations of Atiku Abubakar. The former vice president shared the news on twitter.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Thursday September 27 as the new date for a rerun after Saturday’s inconclusive Osun State governorship election. Announcing the results on Sunday afternoon, Joseph Afuwape, INEC’s Returning Officer, had said Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the Peoples Democratic