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Following the agreement reached by Oyo and Osun states on the ownership status of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), the Oyo state government, says a sum of ₦8 billion would be paid as an asset sharing agreement to Osun State over a period of three years. The approval, which was conveyed by the Commissioner for Education, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye,...

President Muhammadu Buhari has said his government is ready to work with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and hopes that a strong point of cooperation and support for Nigeria as well as the African continent will be marked.  President Buhari in a communique by his special media aide – Garba Shehu, congratulated the leaders, and the entire country...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday said the former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina’s bail request is to evade arrest and flee to the United States of America. The Commission in a fresh court document said Maina wanted to flee to the US where he and his family are equally citizens. It said, “After jumping court bail, Maina sneaked to...

Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th president of the United States of America. After his swearing-in, he addressed the country for the first time as president and declared to the nation that "democracy has prevailed" This comes after a chaotic transition where his predecessor Donald Trump denied he won the election and refused to congratulate him, ultimately resulting...

The Delta state police command has denied reports claiming its officers killed a woman and a child at PTI junction in Warri, Delta state on Wednesday January 20. Eyewitnesses claimed a woman and her child were killed after police officers rammed into a tricycle they were conveying in. According to the residents, the officers were chasing suspected internet fraudsters when...

Several world leaders said they were looking forward to Wednesday’s transfer of power in the United States, where Democrat Joe Biden will be sworn in as president after four turbulent years under Donald Trump. – European Union – Top EU officials voiced relief that they would soon have a friend in the White House again. “Let’s build a new founding pact for a stronger...

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, have arrested seven young men for alleged involvement in internet fraud. They were arrested on January 20, 2020 at Olomi Area of Ibadan, following intelligence received from concerned members of the public on their alleged criminal activities. Items recovered from the suspects include two vehicles, mobile devices and laptops. The...

Operatives attached to the Ebrumede Police Division in Warri were reportedly involved in an accident that took the lives of an innocent woman and her baby. According to reports from eyewitnesses, the policemen were pursuing suspected yahoo boys when they hit the running keke conveying the woman and child that died on the spot. An angry mob that gathered set the...

As Valentine’s Day approaches, actor Timini Egbuson has suggested a national 24-hour lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19. He tweeted: “We need a full national 24 hours lockdown on Valentine’s Day. This thing don dey spread too much.” Below are reactions to his tweet.

Former California Senator Kamala Harris was sworn in as vice president of the United States on Wednesday, the first woman ever to hold the post. Harris, 56, took the oath of office from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor in a ceremony at the US Capitol. She is the first Black woman and the first woman of South Asian descent to become US vice president.

A Nigerian clergyman, Goodheart Val Aloysius, has warned members of the ''Stingy Men Association of Nigeria'' not to take their stingy traits close to their pastors. According to Pastor Aloysius, being stingy to your pastor can lead to an untimely death. He shared this opinion on his Facebook page. His post reads; ''Hope this ongoing (SMAN) will not be extended to pastors...

Veteran actor, Ramsey Nouah, who is in the US for a movie production, ran into entertainer, Tunde Ednut, and shared a photo of them together on his Instagram handle. Ramsey captioned the photo; ''Now look who I ran into.....@kingtundeednut. An extraordinary personality and a gentleman. Can’t wait to have u back on IG bro!" https://www.instagram.com/p/CKPNk9cBmDN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Timi Dakolo (born; January 20, 1981) is a Nigerian singer. He emerged winner of the inaugural season of Idols West Africa in 2007. Accompanying his victory was a recording contract with Sony BMG, in addition to other prizes. Timi Dakolo was born in Accra, Ghana to a Nigerian father, Bayelsa-native David and a Ghanaian mother, Norah, who died when Dakolo...

A Nigerian man Lucky Onwurah Eriwa confronts a police officer who allegedly planted marijuana in his car in Enugu. According to Mr. Lucky, some men of the Nigeria Police Force who were in a Passat saloon car with the plate number Abuja RSH578TH carried out an illegal stop-and-search and in the process tried to implant marijuana in their car. Mr. Lucky...

Popular South African rapper known as "AKA" has revealed that some gang paid him to promote Coronavirus. He made a post on his Twitter account that he was paid by the World Head Organization to tell the masses. The popular South African rapper came up with a tweet on Twitter saying that he was paid 10 Million Dollars to pretend...

Nollywood actress Omowunmi Ajiboye has recounted her son Obadara Ogungbe’s escape from the Abeokuta tanker explosion. Omowunmi shared a video of the tanker incident and a picture of actor Ayobami Daniel on Instagram on Tuesday. She said Ayobami’s car got burnt by the fire. “Thank God for your life my boy @ayobami__daniel Olorun a pese Owo to ma fi ra motor min...

The king of fuji music and the Mayegun of Yorubaland, Wasiu Ayinde showed his other side recently at the 70th birthday celebration of the most senior wife of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Olatunji. The Jogor Hall of Grace was filled to the brim with dignitaries, monarchs and celebrities who came from far and wide to celebrate with the...

The youngest daughter of President Trump, Tiffany, has announced Tuesday that she is engaged to her Nigerian boyfriend, Michael Boulos. “It has been an honor to celebrate many milestones, historic occasions and create memories with my family here at the White House, none more special than my engagement to my amazing fiancé Michael! Feeling blessed and excited for the next...

Abia State has appointed Noble Igwe as a Made in Aba Ambassador. The media entrepreneur took to Instagram to share the good news alongside his appointment letters. He was commended for his "activities over the years fully supporting the growth of entrepreneurship In Aba and using multiple channels to promote the growth of the Made In Aba brand" Noble hails from Anambra...