#IPOBhasFallen: Twitter Users Blast Kanu, Proclaim IPOB Dead
As far as Nigeria’s Twitterati are concerned, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s reign as leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is over. A hashtag #IPOBhasFallen began trending on Nigerian Twitter on Monday, with tweets exposing one scam or the other committed by Kanu. The integrity attacks followed the accusation by the Nigerian government that Kanu […]
Nigerian Undergraduates Die During Sex In Owerri Hotel
Two students of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, Cynthia Obieshi, and Samuel Osuji, died during a sex romp at the weekend. The Police made the confirmation after the undergraduates were discovered dead on Sunday. Orlando Okeokwu, Police spokesman, in a statement, confirmed that the corpses had been deposited in the morgue. Read Also: […]
Obaseki Will ‘Find Solace Elsewhere’, Says Special Adviser
Osaigbovo Iyoha, Special Adviser on Political Matters to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, said his principal will reveal the platform on which he will contest the September 19 governorship election in the state “very soon”. Iyoha added that the governor’s supporters have been celebrating since the All Progressives Congress announced his disqualification from the June […]
Obaseki Visits Gov Emmanuel Hours After Meeting Wike
Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki, was in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, on Sunday. He had a meeting with Governor Udom Emmanuel at the Government House. The parley was held hours after Obaseki visited Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt. Since his disqualification by the All Progressives Congress (APC), Obaseki has been in […]
Ghana’s Health Minister Contracts Coronavirus
Ghana’s Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman Manu, is recovering in hospital after testing positive for COVID-19. According to Accra-based Citi FM, the Minister has been receiving treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) in Accra over the past week. The minister was admitted to the hospital last Tuesday and is “in a stable condition”. […]
Ibidun’s Death: Buhari Condoles With Pastor Ituah Ighodalo
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the death of Mrs. Ibidun Itua-Ighodalo, wife of Pastor Itua Ighodalo of Trinity House, based in Lagos. A statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said the President expressed shock over the death. Adesina said that President Buhari shares the pain and sorrow of […]
Every Football Team Has A Gay Player – Troy Deeney
Watford striker Troy Deeney, has sensationally asserted that there is probably “one gay player in every football team”. Deeney suspects gay footballers are worried about the scrutiny that would follow if they reveal their sexuality while still playing. But the 31-year-old claims one top player coming out would lead to others following their lead. Read […]
Nigerian Scientists Testing Plasma From Healed COVID-19 Patients
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, on Sunday said the Federal Government is working on a research, using plasma from the blood of recovered Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients to treat people infected with the virus. Ehanire said this while answering questions from journalists in Abuja. The minister, who spoke at a news conference to commemorate […]
Passenger Dies On Board Lagos Evacuation Flight
An Indian passenger over the weekend died on board an Air India evacuation flight from Lagos to Mumbai. It was learnt that the 42-year-old passenger had fever on board the aircraft and was provided with oxygen after having difficulty in breathing. Few moments later, he collapsed and died on board the flight which landed at […]
‘You’re Mere Irritant, Featherweight’ – Presidency Blasts Northern Elders
The Presidency has launched a scathing attack on the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), insisting that the organisation is a General without a troop. Recall that in a statement, on Sunday, signed by its Chairman, Prof. Ango Abdullahi, NEF said that the insecurity in some northern states of the country was an indication that President Muhammadu Buhari and […]
‘My Life Has Been Shattered’ – Pastor Ituah Breaks Silence On Wife’s Death
The Senior Pastor of Trinity House Church, Lagos, Ituah Ighodalo, has broken silence on the death of his wife, Ibidun. Africa Today News, New York reported that Ibidun died on Sunday morning in Port Harcourt after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest. Ibidun, before her death was working in Bayelsa and Rivers States, assisting with the […]
Nigeria Records 403 New Cases Of Coronavirus As Toll Rises To 16,085
Nigeria on Sunday recorded 403 new cases of coronavirus in the country. The announcement was made by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control in a tweet via its official Twitter account. Read Also: Gombe Deputy Speaker Tests Positive For Coronavirus According to the agency, Gombe recorded 73 cases, while Lagos followed with 68. This […]