Brazil’s football legend, Mario Zagallo, dies at 92
Brazilian football legend Mario Zagallo, who won four World Cups as a player and coach, has died aged 92. Winger Zagallo was part of the Brazil team who won back-to-back…
Controversy over legislators’ Christmas rice gift
The controversy over alleged distribution of palliatives to federal lawmakers intensified yesterday after the Senate and some members of the House of Representatives denied receiving any such allocation. Reports…
Dangote officials summoned to Abuja as EFCC extends forex allocation probe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has summoned some officials of the Dangote Group to Abuja asking them to come along with detailed documents on foreign exchange transactions by…
N585m payment into private account followed due process, says Betta Edu
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, on Friday, said the memo concerning N585,198,500.00 which has been making the rounds on social media was meant…
Security crises: Targeted $1tr economy in danger, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Friday charged security forces in the country to expedite action against bandits terrorizing the country, warning that the nation’s target of a $1 trillion economy…
Protesting women burn down Plateau traditional rulers’s house
Some women who were protesting the recent Boko Haram attack in the communities of Bokkos Local Government Area of the Plateau State have burnt down the house of the…
Police arrest Gistlover bloggers over cyberstalking allegations
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested three bloggers linked with the popular gossip blog, Gistlover over allegations of conspiracy, cyberstalking, and threat to life. According to statement issued by the…
JUST IN: Akeredolu’s remains arrive in Nigeria
The remains of the late Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has arrived in Nigeria from Germany, where he passed away. The All Progressives Congress in Ondo state shared photos on…
Nollywood veteran actor, Olofa Ina, is dead
Popular Nollywood veteran, Chief Adedeji Aderemi, professionally known as Olofa Ina, is dead. A Nollywood actor, Saidi Balogun, confirmed the passing of Olofa Ina in a post on…
Funke Akindele breaks record as ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ hits N1bn at box office
Seasoned Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has broken the record of being the first Nigerian to hit one billion naira gross in the box office with her blockbuster…
