Fresh facts have emerged on why the new kings in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, boycotted the 90th birthday reception of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, held in Ibadan on Sunday. Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland,…
Yobo: I quit football for politics (SUN)
Former Super Eagles’ captain, Joseph Yobo has express his readiness to join partisan politics in the country. The Rivers State-born former defender stated this on a popular Lagos radio station on Monday. According to him; “I’m very passionate about politics…
Nigeria needs competent, not strong leaders —Jega (Punch)
The immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Attahiru Jega, says Nigeria needs competent and assertive leaders and not necessarily strong leaders. According to Jega, an incompetent leader who is strong will end up destroying institutions. The…
Buhari won’t Islamise Nigeria, says SGF (Punch)
The Federal Government on Monday dismissed the allegation that President Muhammadu Buhari planned to turn the country into an Islamic state. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, described the allegation as a dummy being sold by…
Trump receives Uhuru Kenyatta (Vanguard)
President Donald Trump of United state is currently having a chat with the president of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta. Vanguard had reported that Kenyatta would on Monday meet Trump at the White House to discuss issues affecting his country. Speaking with…
Buhari to Trump: I’m fit, sprightly, not lifeless (Vanguard) *Bode George seeks probe of Lagos PDP chair’s murder (Punch)
Buhari to Trump: I’m fit, sprightly, not lifeless (Vanguard) President Muhammadu Buhari has fired back at the United States President, Donald Trump over alleged claims by the American leader referring to the Nigerian president as “lifeless”. The reaction which came through…
Some dude bolted toward Jay-Z and Beyoncé at their Atlanta show (CNN)
Someone just had to spoil the party. The Beyoncé/Jay-Z spectacle that is “On the Run II” was wrapping up its Saturday night stop in Atlanta when a man ran up on stage and bolted after the couple. He didn’t get far and…
Crystal Palace record delights Zaha, hopes to stretch feat (Goal)
The forward is delighted after his strike against the Hornets saw him become the top scorer for the Eagles in the English top-flight Wilfried Zaha is delighted after breaking Crystal Palace’s all-time goalscoring record in the Premier League. The 25-year-old’s…
Myanmar generals must be tried for genocide against Rohingya – UN (Skynews)
Myanmar’s top generals must be prosecuted for genocide over the treatment of the Rohingya, according to a UN report. Six generals should be tried over orchestrated gross human rights violations and abuses in Kachin, Rakhine and Shan states, an independent…
US TV’s announcement of John McCain’s death takes a very unexpected turn (JOE)
John McCain died on Saturday, aged 81 A titan of American politics, he was killed by an aggressive brain tumour for which his family announced he had stopped treatment on Friday. He made two runs at the presidency – losing…