I’ve what it takes to compete in music industry –MTN Y’ello Star winner, Dotti
Oladotun Okeowo, aka Dotti, the winner of the maiden edition of music reality show, MTN Y’ello Star, is confident that despite how saturated the music...
Man in Imo commits suicide by hanging (graphic)
An unnamed young man committed suicide in Uratta Owerri North LGA, Imo State, on Friday, 18 December. The deceased did not leave any suicide note,...
Santa Claus bikers parade in Tokyo against child abuse
Harley Davidson bikers dressed in Santa Claus costumes rode through the streets of central Tokyo on Sunday for their annual parade against child abuse, saying...
Those who voted for Buhari brought us hopelessness – Fayose
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose on Friday said Nigerians who voted for President Muhammadu Buhari brought the nation into hopelessness. Fayose spoke in...
Police officers ordered to be on alert, suspend casual leave
The Commissioner of Police, of Bayelsa Police Command in Bayelsa, Mike Okoli, has suspended all casual leave and directed all officers of the command to...
Eastern Security Network, nightmare to FG – Nnamdi Kanu blasts DSS for creating faceless Igbo elders group
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday, declared that the Eastern Security Network was a nightmare to the Federal Government....
How wine and cheese can boost your brain
Got a soft spot for cheese and a drop of red wine? Your brain might just thank you for it. Photo: 123rf New research from...
Street racers’ vehicles impounded following police sting
Wellington police have impounded 10 vehicles in an operation targeting illegal street racing, and say the covert operations will continue. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller...
Thousands of Aboriginal Australians sue over unpaid work
When 93-year-old Maisie Weston recalls the early years of her working life, she often uses the word "lonely". Photo: Mint Images/Frans Lanting/AFP At 16 years...
New refuse regime sees cost of dumping lawn clippings skyrocket
It now costs $22 to dump a big bag of lawn clippings in Marlborough after new charges were brought in this month. Straight Lines owner...
America’s Cup: Fickle winds force race abandonment
Light winds played havoc with the final day of competitive sailing before the America's Cup challenger series starts in mid-January, with only one of Sunday's...
Nine arrests after man seriously assaulted at Tauranga bus stop
Nine people have been arrested following an assault in Tauranga that left a man seriously injured. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller Police were called to...
Thailand holds provincial elections in test of democracy
Thais voted nationwide on Sunday in provincial elections that mark the first test of democracy since a general election last year that drew accusations of...
CBN directs banks to close naira accounts of money transfer operators
Deposit money banks (DMBs) have received a new directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to close all naira accounts of international money transfer operators...
920 new cases of COVID19 recorded in Nigeria
920 new cases of COVID19 were recorded in Nigeria on Saturday, December 19. According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, Lagos recorded 308...
EFCC to appeal judgment nullifying Metuh’s conviction at Supreme Court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that it will be appealing the judgement quashing the conviction of Mr Olisa Metuh and his company,...
Third Mainland Bridge to be shut down for Christmas
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olukayode Popoola, has hinted that the Third Mainland Bridge might be closed next week during the yuletide...
LaLiga: Pele reacts as Messi equals his record
Brazil football legend, Pele, has congratulated Barcelona’s Lionel Messi for matching his goalscoring record at a single club. Messi netted his 643rd for the Catalans...
Consider underage married girls as voters, National Assembly urges INEC
The National Assembly Joint Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission Matters has proposed a review of the provision in the Electoral Act which pegged...
Six die of COVID-19 in 24-hours — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 920 new infections of COVID-19 in the country, with six deaths in 24 hours. The NCDC...
Border closure: 5,676 cartridges, 1,957 vehicles, guns, others seized — FG
Pump-action guns, cartridges/ammunition, bags of rice, drums of Premium Motor Spirit (popularly called petrol), etc., were among items seized by the Federal Government during the...
EPL: Arteta facing Arsenal sack after 2-1 defeat at Everton
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, is in danger of being sacked following a 2-1 defeat to Everton on Saturday, Goal reports. Their latest defeat is the...
Female suicide bomber kills two in Borno
Two persons have reportedly been killed after a female suicide bomber infiltrated Kaimari, a remote village in Konduga local government area in Borno state, and detonated...
New COVID-19 strain spreads more quickly, UK medical chief says
A new strain of COVID-19 identified in the United Kingdom can spread more quickly and urgent work is under way to confirm that it does...
Singer Tems has told Ugandan singer Bebecool to quit Nigeria for the rest of his life.
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, warned Ugandan artist Bebecool to leave Nigeria for the rest of his life. Recall that Nigerian singers...
Photos from actor Samuel Ajibola ‘Spiff’ and Sandra’s white wedding
Actor Samuel Ajibola and his wife Sandra Adanna today December 19 held their white wedding, 11 months after holding their traditional wedding in Anambra state. ...
Lol!: If I wasn’t educated, I will not be standing in front of you – President Buhari says as he appeals to Kankara schoolboys to return to school
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to the rescued students of Government Science Secondary School in Kankara, Katsina State, to return to school. The President...
Most Nigerian men only want a date and fling with actresses but are not willing to marry them — Actress Adaeze Eluke says
Nollywood actress, Adaeze Eluke is of the opinion that most Nigerian men only want a date and fling with actresses but are not willing to...