The Ogoga-in-Council of Ikere Ekiti, has declared as null and void, the recognition granted by the Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi to Olukere of Ikere, Oba Ganiyu Obasoyin as a traditional ruler, describing the “Balkanisation” of the town as sacrilegious and wicked. The Council chaired by Sapetu of Oke Ikere, Chief Olufemi Babatola, bluntly…
American boxer, Deontay Wilder, has been given a six-month suspension following his trilogy heavyweight fight defeat to British fighter, Tyson Fury, a few days ago. The suspension will enable Wilder to undergo surgery on his broken hand. Wilder was knocked out by Fury in the 11th round of their thrilling trilogy fight in Las Vegas…
The decision of the Nigerian Senate to endorse the electronic transmission of election results has been described as a victory for the electoral process. Stating this in Osogbo during a radio current affairs programme on Wednesday, the duo of Ayo Ologun, a broadcaster and Bukola Idowu, a social crusader stated that the initial refusal by…
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Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, tops the list of Newcastle legend Alan Shearer’s ultimate Premier League ballers. Apart from Ronaldo, Shearer also included former Bolton Wanderers, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, and former Chelsea winger, Eden Hazard, in the list. At 36 years of age, Ronaldo is showing no signs of slowing down, having scored a hat-trick…
As the world marks World Sight Day, WSD, on Thursday, the Nigerian Optometric Association, NOA, Imo State chapter, has said 80 percent of eye problems are avoidable. The association said a survey carried out in six communities in Imo State revealed that 39 percent of the population are visually impaired while 6.9 percent are completely…
A small aircraft crashed blocks from a high school campus near San Diego on Monday, killing at least two people and injuring two others, while also destroying homes, officials and local media said. At least two homes appeared to have been destroyed by an ensuing fire, the city of Santee, California, where the crash occurred,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Makurdi Zonal Command, on Monday arraigned Godwin Ajeh before Justice M. A. Ikpambese of the Benue State High Court, Makurdi. He was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on issuance of dud cheque and misappropriating a sum of N11 million. The defendant was entrusted with the sum of…
A lady has called out Broda Shaggi for allegedly using and dumping her. According to the lady with the instagram handle — Adewale spicy, she and Shaggi were dating and had s** severally including ANAL because Shaggi begged for it. She accused Shaggi of using and dumping her because he found another girl. Adewale was…
A blogger has revealed the alleged identity of Tiwa Savage’s new lover. Gistlovers made public the identity of the man yesterday. Recall that the singer had raised an alarm about someone trying to blackmail her over a sex tape of her and her lover. According to the blogger, the man in the photo is the…
Former Chelsea coach, Frank Lampard is in pole position to replace Steve Bruce as Newcastle manager, SunSport reports. Bruce is expected to be relieved of his duties after Newcastle was taken over by Saudis last week. And Lampard is a leading contender to replace Bruce, who met Newcastle new part-owner, Amanda Staveley for the first…
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has advised Newcastle United to appoint Antonio Conte as their next manager. The Magpies will reportedly sack Steve Bruce as their head coach this week, after the club was taken over by Saudis last week. Names like Lucien Favre, Graham Potter and Brendan Rodgers have been linked with the…
Reality Tv star, Pere has revealed that he spent 4 million naira on teeth whitening. Pere made this known during an interview with Pepperroom on Instagram on Monday. He revealed that he spent 10 thousand dollars to make his teeth whiter. “I wanted a white teeth and then I felt like why not just get…
There is a heavy presence of armed police officers at the Lekki tollgate today October 11. Police trucks are parked on one side of the ever-busy road. Recall that earlier today, the state police command had warned residents of the state against staging an #EndSARS anniversary protest. In a statement released the command said it…
Former Cameroon striker, Samuel Eto’o, has admitted that he is being made to suffer because of Barcelona’s poor results recently. The Catalans are yet to win or score in this season’s Champions League. They have suffered 3-0 defeats to both Bayern Munich and Benfica in their first two fixtures. In LaLiga, Barca currently occupy the…
The World Bank on Monday said governments around the world responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with massive fiscal, monetary, and financial stimulus packages. While the measures were aimed at addressing the outbreak, cushioning the impact on the poor and putting nations on a path to recovery, the resulting debt burden of low-income countries rose to…
Chelsea midfielder, Mason Mount, has said it was special to be included in the 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d’Or. In the last six months, Mount helped the Blues win the Champions League. The 22-year-old also featured as England reached their first major tournament final since the 1966 World Cup. Mount has now been recognized…
Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to providing qualitative health services to the people of the state without leaving anyone behind. Fayemi stated this on Monday while signing into law a bill on mental health service. He stressed the importance of ensuring that people living with mental disorders have access to…
Dillian Whyte has asked the WBC to force Tyson Fury to fight him next. According to him, the WBC should give Fury “no choice” but to accept a mandatory title fight. Whyte has endured a lengthy wait for a shot at the belt. Last weekend, Fury knocked down Deontay Wilder in the 11th round of…
No fewer than 60,000 female priests and worshippers in a spiritual movement founded by Leader Olumba Olumba Obu are congregating in designated centres to observe special prayers for Nigeria. In Calabar and other cities in Cross River State, nearly 25,000 have converged to intercede for Nigerian youths and divine guidance of political leaders. The spiritual…
Big Brother Naija, BBNaija Season 6 housemate, Tega has given reasons why she did not make love with Boma in the house. Recall Boma and Tega were criticised by viewers and accused of making love during the show. Tega giving details of her escapades with Boma in the house said she didn’t make love with…
