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Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Boma, on Monday boasted that girls won’t let him rest because he looked younger than his age. The 34-year-old Head of House said this while talking with one of the new housemates, Queen, as the duo get acquainted with each other. When Boma told Queen that he’s 34,…

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has decried the unauthorised use of her name to advertise events. The former Minister of Finance, in a statement by her Media Adviser Paul Nwabuiku, lamented that the act has intensified in recent times. The WTO DG warned those behind the act to desist from it…

Liverpool’s coach, Jurgen Klopp, has hinted that Liverpool may make further signings before the transfer window closes. This is contrary to earlier reports that Klopp has found himself blocked from signing any more players. The Liverpool Echo had in a report said Klopp is unable to register any non-homegrown players at Liverpool until he frees…

Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Peace accused one of the new housemates, Michael, of being flirtatious around Nini and other female housemates. Peace said this while discussing with Arin on Monday, day 16 of the show, as the duo talked about the latest happening in the house. Pointing to Michael, Peace told Arin…

The arraignment of 21-year-old Chidinma Ojukwu, the prime suspect in the murder of Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Usifo Ataga, is set to begin at the Yaba Magistrate Court in Lagos State, The PUNCH has learnt. Ojukwu, a 300-level Mass Communication student at the University of Lagos, is presently in court and would be arraigned…

One of Russia’s most famous human rights defenders and former Soviet dissident, Sergei Kovalev, has died aged 91, his family said Monday. Kovalev was a biologist who became one of the leading members of the USSR’s pro-democracy movement. He was held in Soviet labour camps for his activism. After the collapse of the Soviet Union,…

The sole administrator Niger Delta Development Commission, Mr. Efiong Akwa said on Saturday that those who were pushing for the inauguration of a substantive board for the commission were sponsored to cause crisis in the region. According to him, some elements outside the regions were hiding under agitations for the constitution of a substantive board…

The emotional farewell press conference addressed by Lionel Messi on Sunday at the 1899 Auditori at Camp Nou will remain memorable in the minds of many fans. The Argentine star, in between tears, explained his feelings regarding his departure and looked back at his career as a Barça living legend. Below are 10 quotes from…

The Kwara Police Command said it has rescued four of the seven people abducted on Ilorin-Omu-Aran Road on Saturday. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Ajayi Okasanmi, disclosed this in a press statement on Sunday in Omu-Aran. The command said it received reports of two kidnap incidents simultaneously on Saturday at about…

The Nigerian Army said troops of 25 Task Force Brigade repelled terrorists attack on Damboa town in Borno State on Sunday. The troops were said to have overpowered the terrorists in a gun battle, forcing them to flee. The Army Director of Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement on Monday, said two vehicles belonging…

The National Universities Commission has approved full accreditation for six academic programmes at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti. The FUOYE management announced this on Monday, in a statement jointly signed by the Chief Information Officer, Mr Foluso Ogunmodede and Mr Wole Balogun, the Special Adviser on Media Matters to the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina. According…

Alibaba’s CEO on Monday said he will fire a manager accused of rape, and condemned an “ugly forced drinking culture” as one of China’s most famous firms faces public outcry over the scandal. Sexual assault has got increasing attention in China recently, with celebrities — including Chinese-Canadian superstar Kris Wu, who was accused of rape…

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has expressed shock over the death of David Ajiboye, the General Manager, Fresh FM, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. A statement issued on Monday, in Ibadan, by Moses Alao, the Special Assistant (Print) to the Governor made this known. Makinde described the sudden demise of Ajiboye as a painful loss,…

Sokoto state government has declared Tuesday, August 10 as a public holiday in commemoration of the Islamic new year 1443. Governor Aminu Tambuwal declared the holiday Sunday night, after due consultation with the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, who is also the Chairman of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs. According to…

Akwa Ibom State Police Command has commenced investigation into the death of three sisters who died after eating rice. The sisters identified as Uduak Obong, 30; Blessing Obong, 18; and Uduak Obong 7; who all resided at Obio Etoi, near Nest of Champion International Stadium, were said to have eaten rice together before their death….

The Permanent Secretary, State House, Tijjani Umar, has explained that the Presidency is finding it challenging to implement its programmes and perform optimally due to its inability to draw its budgetary allocations in full. Umar said this on Sunday while briefing members of the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter- Governmental Affairs. While receiving…

Mr. Mohammed Idris, Niger State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, was on Sunday kidnapped by gunmen at Baban Tunga Village of Tarfa Local Government Area of the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Ahmed Matane, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria in a telephone interview on Monday. Matane said that the…

Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Nini, has revealed that Saga never asked her out, which means he never asked her for a romantic relationship despite her being his love interest. Nini said this while discussing with Whitemoney on Sunday night, day 15 of the show, about the new housemates in the house. During…

Some of the All Progressives Congress ward chairmen in Akwa Ibom have berated the National Secretary of the party’s Caretaker Committee, Senator John Akpanudoedehe, saying he is behind the party’s electoral woes in the state. The chairmen, numbering over 256 out of the 329 wards in the state, accused party national leader of high handedness,…

The Police Command in Enugu State has warned trouble makers and enemies of public peace to steer clear of the state or face the full wrath of the law. The command also reiterated its resolve to collaborate with security agencies and peace-loving citizens to adequately provide public security and safety, enforce and maintain law and…

Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Nini, has condemned the Truth of Dare game among the housemates, stating that it looks like molestation. Nini said this while discussing with Whitemoney on Sunday, day 15 of the show as the duo expressed their resentment towards the game. According to Nini, the game is not interesting…

The Nigerian Navy Logistics Command, Oghara in Delta State has commenced the construction of the Naval Officers’ Wives Association Skills Acquisition Centre. The Command’s Coordinator of NOWA, Mrs Loveleen Lassa disclosed this during the commissioning of the NOWA’s Secretariat and the foundation laying ceremony of the association’s proposed Shopping Complex at the Logistics Command in…

The Ise Ekiti community on Saturday rolled out the drums to celebrate the peace, stability and development which the people said had been the hallmark the reign of their traditional ruler, the Arinjale of Ise Ekiti, Oba Adetunji Ajayi, in the last 20 years. The Chairman, Coronation Anniversary Planning Committee, Chief Folu Oni, said, “The…

The Divisional Police Officer of ‘B’ Division, Warri, Delta State, CSP Umar Onana has requested support from traditional rulers, civil society organisations, youths leaders and other stakeholders in the area to curb cultism, kidnapping, and other heinous crimes in the state. The police boss also warned criminal elements in Warri and its environs to relocate…

The President of National Association of Nigerian Students, Sunday Asefon, on Sunday expressed concern over the continuous closure of schools in the northern part of the country, especially Kaduna State, over insecurity following kidnapping activities of bandits. Asefon reiterated call on the Federal Government to declare the students’ kidnappers as terrorists, saying, “Anyone with propensity…