Jihadists from Niger, Mali, Libya taxing Nigerian farmers — Rep (Vanguard) A member of the House of Representatives representing Tangaza/Gudu Federal Constituency of Sokoto State, Sani Yakubu, has raised alarm, saying jihadists from Niger, Mali and Libya and the local…
*Nigeria amasses $3b debt to traders for oil swaps (Reuters)*Medical students lament boat accident involving colleagues (Guardian)
Nigeria amasses $3b debt to traders for oil swaps (Reuters) Nigeria has accumulated up to $3 billion in debts to trading houses such as Vitol and oil majors such as BP (BP.L) for fuel supplies and is trailing four to…
*I’m like a diamond; any man that loses me loses a rare gem –Ebun Hodo (Sun)*DSS confirms Emefiele’s arrest (Guardian)
I’m like a diamond; any man that loses me loses a rare gem –Ebun Hodo (Sun) Nollywood actress cum fashion designer, Ebun Hodo, would have been long married, if not for unpleasant experiences she had with men. In a chat…
Elton John just learned the true inspiration behind ”Rocket Man”
In a new interview released on his social media platforms, Elton John has learned the truth about one of his biggest songs, ”Rocket Man”. In the interview, John sits down with his longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin as the two discuss…
Elton John quits Twitter blaming change in misinformation policy
Sir Elton John has become the latest celebrity to leave Twitter since its acquisition by Tesla boss Elon Musk. The singer, a headline act for next year’s Glastonbury Festival, blamed the platform’s “change in policy” around misinformation without elaborating. Twitter…
*Tallen condemns killing of Labour Party Woman Leader in Kaduna (Sun)*NDLEA drags teenager to court over alleged drug trafficking (Nation)
Tallen condemns killing of Labour Party Woman Leader in Kaduna (Sun) Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen has condemned the killing of Labour Party Woman Leader in Kaduna State who was shot dead in her home. The women leader of…
Elton John to perform with Dua Lipa, Brandi Carlile and Kiki Dee at live-streamed farewell concert
Elton John will have some high-profile special guests when he plays his highly-anticipated Dodger Stadium concert — the final date of his farewell tour — on Sunday. The living legend rocker will be joined by Grammy-winning artists Dua Lipa, Brandi…
Elton John, Prince Harry and others sue Daily Mail publisher for alleged “breaches of privacy”
Elton John and Prince Harry are among those who have launched legal proceedings against Daily Mail publishers Associated Newspapers for what they describe as “gross breaches of privacy”. Associated Newspapers has denied the allegations. The group also includes John’s husband…
*Court remands man for seducing, abducting married ex-wife (DailyTrust)*Lagos policeman enforcing Okada ban shoots guard (Punch)
Court remands man for seducing, abducting married ex-wife (DailyTrust) A Shari’a court in Kano on Tuesday, ordered that a 38-year-old man, Musa Sa’idu, be remanded in a correctional centre for allegedly abducting and enticing his former wife, Fatima Ahmad. Sa’idu,…
Hold Me Closer: Britney Spears releases 1st new music since 2016
Britney Spears has released her first new music since being released from a conservatorship that controlled almost every aspect of her life. Hold Me Closer – a duet with Sir Elton John – hit streaming sites on Friday, marking Spears’…
