Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he wished to live beyond 100 so as to have more opportunities to celebrate with the Agura of Gbagura, Oba Sabur Bakare, Jamolu II. Obasanjo was part of the dignitaries present at the first anniversary of the monarch held in Abeokuta on Tuesday. Oba Bakare […]
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Penguin Books marks the 75th anniversary of George Orwell’s Animal Farm
George Orwell’s evergreen book, Animal Farm, on Monday, marked 75 years since it was first published by British publishing company Penguin Books. Animal Farm, first released on August 17, 1945, has been described by many book lovers as an epic piece of literature. The book is most notable for the line, […]
US falsified evidence against Kashamu, a British court ruled, says lawyer
The lawyer for the late Senator Buruji Kashamu, Mr Ajibola Oluyede, said on Sunday that the narcotics case against his client in the United States was a case of mistaken identity. He said the British court refused to hand Kashamu over to the US for prosecution after an English magistrate, […]
Mark celebrates ‘inspirational’ IBB at 79
Former Senate President David Mark has congratulated former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, popularly known as IBB on his 79th birthday. Mark, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Paul Mumeh, described IBB as an inspirational leader. He noted IBB’s “inspirational leadership has stimulated so many Nigerians […]
Buhari salutes IBB at 79
President Muhmmadu Buhari has sent birthday wishes to former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, who clocks 79. The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, expressed the belief that Nigerians will always remember Babangida’s services to the nation. “President Muhammadu Buhari sends […]
I’ll send Obasanjo back to jail if I becomes president -Fayose
Angered by the comment made by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, over the death of Buruji Kashamu, Senator who represented Ogun East in the 8th National Assembly, ex-governor of Ekiti state, Peter Ayodele Fayose, vowed to send Obasanjo to jail, if he becomes president of Nigeria. Obasanjo had in his condolence […]
Niger state loses former chief judge
The Former Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Jibrun Ndajiwo is Dead. He died in the early hours of Tuesday at his home town, Doko, in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State. He served the staye as Chief Judge for a period of Twenty Five years and retired in […]
Majek Fashek To Be Buried In US, Son Says
Legendary reggae musician, Majek Fashek, will be buried in New York, the United States where he died. The son Randy, revealed this in a video on Monday. However, no date has been announced for his burial.
FG Increases Petrol Pump Price To N138.62 Per Litre
The downstream subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC) has fixed the ex-depot price of premium motor spirit, known as petrol, at N138.62 per litre. The PPMC disclosed this in a memo signed by its Manager, Sales, Mohammed Bello, in Abuja on Tuesday. The […]
Benue billionaire Terry Waya’s son part of BBNaija, not for the money
For lovers of the current edition of BBNaija, there is a name that constantly appears on the screen – name is Kidd Waya – son of Benue billionaire, Terry Waya. For a while now, Waya has been very low key. He doesn’t rock the social scene like he used to […]