Kelechi Iheanacho scored his third Premier League goal of the season for Leicester City in their 2-1 victory against West Ham United on Saturday. The Nigeria international was handed his third start and fourth league appearance at London Stadium and made a key impact for the Foxes. The 23-year-old striker put ‎Brendan Rodgers’ men in […]

By Chidi Nkwopara – Owerri Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha has signed the 2020 budget of N197.6 Billion and five other Bills, into Law. The short but impressive ceremony was held at the Expanded Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Owerri. Speaking shortly after signing the bills into Law, the Governor said the 2020 appropriation bill […]

By Evelyn Usman The corpse of missing Favour Daley-Oladele, a 400 level student of Theatre Arts at the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, has been recovered in a shallow grave in Ogun State, two weeks after her disappearance. The deceased was said to have left her parents’ abode in Mowe area of Ogun State on […]

The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has said the United Nations (UN) and other international organisations are not doing enough to address terrorism in ravaging most part of Africa CALSER stated that the UN is doing little and doing late by not sanctioning countries that promote and watch Boko Haram/ ISWAP spread […]

By Omeiza Ajayi The Federal Capital Territory FCT ministerial task team on traffic-free flow has directed the Abuja Markets Management Limited AMML to immediately address the ugly traffic situation in and around the Wuse market, a development that has impacted negatively on commuters within the axis. The directive was contained in a letter dated December 10th, […]

James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta The Ogun State Police Command has banned street carnivals or public procession across the state. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the Police warned the residents to desist from any activities that may lead them to jail during the festive period. Oyeyemi explained that the […]

 A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has expressed displeasure over statements credited to President of Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) Mr. Yerima Shettima on power shift in 2023. 

Clamps-down on criminals, others By Olasunkanmi Akoni Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce and Special Offences Unit have demolished over 2,500 marked illegal structures at ‘Marwa Waterside’ area of Lekki, Lagos. The demolition followed expirations of several ‘Removal Order’ to illegal occupants to relocate to government-approved spaces. The affected structures included; shanties, kiosks and […]

The year 2019 is rolling to an end. In a few days, we will be celebrating the end of a decade that has been full of notable events. Some of the events will go down in history books as landmarks. It has been a decade when unthinkable developments took place.
It will be a massive task trying to chronicle the events of this decade. But, the past twelve months could represent the years of the decade. I decided to do a two-part snippets compilation of my thoughts on major events from January till date.

Nigerians are very hard working people and also know how to enjoy after the hustling and bustling of the day. The month of December being the last month of the year creates an avenue for relaxation and unwind. Pepsi, Nigeria’s leading carbonated drink has over the years associated with Nigerians by ensuring that it gives consumers of its tasteful brand a December to remember.

Congratulations, I’m sure you had a merry Christmas. We give thanks to God that has made you see this day. Indeed, with the grace of the Almighty God, you have gone through 363 days of this year. Today, you have barely 48 hours to go. By the grace of the Almighty God, you will see the end of 2019. You will send away the year 2019 joyfully in Jesus name.

Residents of Iwaro/Oka Akoko in Akoko Southwest Local Government Area of Ondo State on Saturday trooped out in large numbers and peacefully protested over incessant killings through accidents caused by heavy-duty vehicles. The protesters, who carried placards with various inscriptions like, ”Don’t turn our community into a ghost town”,  “Our lives matter’’;  No Solution, No […]

“To know that which before us lies in daily life/Is the prime wisdom/What is more is fume” – John Milton, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ.

A business blogger, social marketer and entrepreneur, Lily Odior-Diyemowei is Chief Executive Officer, Hustlersquare. In this interview, the ex-banker who is also into philanthropy, speaks on investment as solution to unemployment. She also reveals why she is called the ‘Jagaban of Instagram’.

After beating Lagos traffic, I finally arrive at a place Google Maps called Iju Train Station — it looked nothing like a train station. To the right was a middle-aged woman selling adequately roasted plantain, popularly known as boli. To my left were well-arranged tricycles, gently scouting for passengers. Soft work.