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Yesterday, hundreds of fans gathered to pay their respects as Aretha Franklin’s body was put on public display in Detroit. The 76-year-old soul singer was placed in a gold open casket at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American…

Kofi Annan, the first black African to become UN secretary-general, has died aged 80 in Switzerland, his aides say. He “passed away peacefully on Saturday after a short illness”, the foundation named after him said on Saturday. Mr Annan…

Aretha Franklin, the “queen of soul” who became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has died in Detroit at the age of 76. The legendary singer was diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and announced last year she was…

- Victor Moses has announced his retirement from International Football - He made the announcement this afternoon via social media - The Chelsea defender stated the need to focus on his club and career as some of his reasons for…

The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has said that he is considering running against President Muhammadu Buhari in the presidential election billed for February, 2019. The former governor of Kwara state said he can make the change…

Sequel to the order given by the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo for the overhaul of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim idris, has ordered its immediate overhauling to address complaints and allegations…

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has directed Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general of police (IGP), to overhaul the special anti-robbery squad (SARS). Laolu Akande, spokesman of the acting president, disclosed this in a statement. The…

After the last marriage of the Ooni of Ife went south, it couldn’t be wrong or distasteful for the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, to fall head over heels in love again. And if the subject of his affection is none other than a…

Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto state, has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).  This comes less than 24 hours after Senate President Bukola Saraki and Abdulfatah Ahmed, governor…

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has officially dumped the ruling party, APC. He announced his decision to leave the party a few minute ago via a tweet from his verified handle which reads, 'I wish to inform Nigerians that, after…

The crisis in the Benue state house of assembly took a new turn on Monday as eight lawmakers served an impeachment notice on Samuel Ortom, governor of the state. This comes after Terkimbi Ikyange, speaker of the assembly was removed.…

In a very interesting turn of events, the BBC has published a video showing Nigeria’s top football coach, Salisu Yusuf, caught on camera receiving what appears to be bribe from men posing as football agents to two Nigerian players. The…

A Nigerian writer, Anietie Isong, has been named winner of the 2018 McKItterick Prize for his debut novel, Radio Sunrise. Anietie, the first Nigerian to win the prize since it was established in 1990, joins an illustrious line of…

- The Federal Government has unveiled a New National Carrier- Nigeria Air - The announcement was made today at the Farnborough International Airshow in London - Minister of state for Aviation Hadi Sirika who made the announcement said FG…

Founder and Presiding Pastor at Household of God, Reverend Kris Okotie, is once again bidding for the coveted seat of Nigeria’s presidency come 2019. The man of God, on Sunday, 15th July 2018, made this known at a special…