The FG through its National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB has ordered cinemas to stop screening the recently released Kayode Kasum’s “Sugar Rush”. The decision stirred outrage in the Nigerian social media circles, with commentators hinting that the decision might not be unconnected with the film’s portrayal of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, […]

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Wildlife Conservation, on Monday, said that the cabinet has agreed to recruit civil defence in areas worst affected by the long-standing conflict between humans and elephants to minimise the number of deaths. The ministry officials noted that about 2,500 civil defence personnel would be recruited in areas populated by humans/elephants, and […]

A Federal High Court Lagos on Monday, adjourned until Feb. 11 continuation of trial of President of the Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA) Paul Usoro, charged with alleged N1.4billion fraud. Usoros is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice Rilwan Aikawa on 10 counts bordering on the offence. He was first […]

Britain’s Prince Harry is expected to meet his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and other senior royals on Monday to discuss his plans to “step back” from royal duties. Harry and his wife Meghan, made a surprise announcement on Wednesday that they will seek a lower profile, build financial independence and divide their time between Britain […]

Mr Mohammed Garba, the newly appointed Coordinator for the Joint Border Operations Drill, Northcentral Zone, Ilorin, Kwara, says Federal Government policy on temporary border closure is not designed to witchhunt or obstruct legal businesses. He said this at the palace of the Emir of Yashikira, Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara on Sunday when he […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Jamaican musician, Shaggy reportedly turned down the opportunity to feature on Rihanna’s forthcoming album because he was asked to audition for it. Shaggy according to The Daily Star passed up a chance to collaborate with Rihanna on her upcoming album, saying no on the grounds that he “didn’t need to audition.” Rihanna’s […]

By Chinonso Alozie – Owerri Ahead of today’s final verdict on Imo State governorship election by the Supreme Court, the Imo State Police Command on Monday, said it has beefed up security to ensure there is peace regarding the outcome of the governorship court case. According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Orlando […]

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Monday commission some major road projects constructed by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State. During the one-day official state visit, the Vice President will also lay the foundation stone for the first state-owned Cancer Centre in Nigeria. Prof. Osinbajo will be accompanied by Governor Ganduje and other senior government […]

For more than two decades after his asylum application was rejected, Sunny found a safe haven aboard the buses that zigzag across London at night. What’s it like to spend every night on the lower decks? Sunny waits patiently, wind penetrating his well-worn jacket and the winter cold biting at his extremities. It’s past midnight […]

FOLLOWING the launch of the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Operation Amotekun (Leopard), Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, in this interview, says the Yoruba people are happy with the outfit. Aare Adams, who flays critics of the outfit, says those playing politics with Operation Amotekun do not have value for lives. Excerpts: