First military governor of Lagos State Mobolaji Johnson is dead

The first Military Governor of Lagos State, Brigadier General Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson is dead.  

Governor Umahi sacks social media aide for 'misleading the public'

Ndubuisi Itumo, the technical assistant to Ebonyi State Governor Dave Umahi has been sacked for misleading the public.  

Court orders Lagos State assembly to halt probe of Akinwunmi Ambode

The Lagos High Court in Ikeja has ordered the Lagos State House of Assembly to stop the probe of former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode pending the determination of the case filed by the former governor against the Assembly. 

Supreme Court Judgement: Atiku should join APC in nation building – Bola Tinubu

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has urged the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to join hands with the ruling party in moving the nation forward.   

820 bus probe: Ambode sues Lagos State House of Assembly members

Akinwunmi Ambode, the former governor of Lagos state, has filed a suit against the state House of Assembly over the ongoing probe of procurement of 820 buses by his administration.

Federal Government under fire for hiring Turkish firm to produce all Nigerian military, paramilitary uniforms

Following the directive by the Federal Government that all military and paramilitary uniforms should be given to a Turkish company, in partnership with Kaduna State DICON (Defence Industry Corporation), stakeholders in the textile and garment industry have kicked against the development, saying the order was capable of killing the industry. 

Bauchi uncovers 41,000 "ghost workers" out of 101,000 civil servants

The Bauchi State Government has uncovered over 41,000 ghost workers on its payroll, 5 months after Governor Bala Mohammed assumed office. 

UNIBEN gets its second female Vice-Chancellor after 34 years

34 years after Grace Alele-Williams made history as the First Female Vice Chancellor of a Nigerian university, the University she headed has appointed another female Vice Chancellor. 

Chinese school makes students who come late to class pay a £1-per-minute fine or do 500 push-ups

A technical secondary school in Xinzheng, China has enacted strict disciplinary procedures to discourage students from coming late.

Border Closure: If we continue allowing the Chinese and others to bring in things, it will completely kill farming - Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has disclosed the reason behind the border closure as he urged Nigerians to endure the high cost of living that came with the decision. 

Leicester city humiliate Southampton 9-0 making it their biggest ever result in EPL history and Twitter goes into meltdown

Social media users have taken to Twitter to react after Leicester City, the surprise 2015 English premier league winners secured a 9-0 away win over Southampton on Friday night after Ayoze Perez and Jamie Vardy scored hat-tricks on a very wild night of football for Leicester fans.

Femi Falana asks FG to re-open Nigerian land borders immediately

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has urged the federal government to “urgently dialogue with Nigeria’s neighbouring countries to jointly fight the menace of smuggling which necessitated the closure of Nigeria’s borders.  

Latest FIFA football rankings: Super Eagles of Nigeria drop to 35th best team in the world

According to the latest FIFA Coca Cola world football rankings released on Thursday October 24, Nigeria's Super Eagles coached by Gernot Rohr are now the 35th ranked national team in the world. 

CIA’s prediction on disintegration of Nigeria will come to pass if not taken seriously - Jega

Former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega has stated that US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) prediction on the disintegration of Nigeria might come to pass if not taken seriously.  

"10 years ago I didn’t even know anything about acting" Joselyn Dumas says as she marks 10th year anniversary in the movie industry

Joselyn Dumas is going down memory lane as she marks the 10th year anniversary since she began her acting career. 

Yobe state adopts Hausa as medium of instruction in public schools

Yobe State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), chairman, Goni Ibrahim has announced the adoption of Hausa language as the medium of instruction for public primary schools in the state.  

'I'm in hiding' - Fisayo Soyombo, Nigerian journalist who exposed rot in Nigerian prison and judicial system raises alarm

Fisayo Soyombo, the Nigerian investigative journalist who exposed the rot in Nigerian prison has confirmed that he went into hiding folllowing security operatives' move to arrest him.  

4477 motorcycles seized from traffic violators will be crushed soon - Lagos State Task Force

The Lagos State Task Force on Tuesday, October 22nd said that 4,477 motorcycles had been seized from traffic violators in various parts of the state. 

NFL legend and one of the greatest cornerbacks of all time, Willie Brown has died

NFL legend and one of the greatest cornerbacks of all time, Willie Brown has died at 78.

Neymar & Luka Modric excluded from 30 man Ballon D'or shortlist as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil van Dijk top nominations

PSG/Brazil star Neymar Jr. and last year's Ballon D'or winner Luka Modric have been excluded from the 2019 Ballon D'or nominee list released Monday night with favorite Virgil Van Dijk competing against Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for the France Football organized award.

Super Eagles youngster, Samuel Chukwueze nominated for top international award in France

Super Eagles youngster  and Villarreal winger, Samuel Chukwueze has been nominated for for the second edition of the Kopa Trophee.

Federal Government sent 150 Nigerians to China to study railway engineering - Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Monday October 21, announced that the Federal Government has sent over 150 Nigerians to Chinese universities to study railway engineering.  

President Buhari Heads to Russia for Summit

President Buhari will on Monday October 21st, depart Abuja for Russia to attend a three-day Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, scheduled to hold between Oct. 23 and Oct. 25.

Train carrying hundreds of football fans catches fire in Germany leaving several injured

A train carrying hundreds of football fans caught fire at the Bellevue train station in Berlin, Germany, on Saturday night (Oct.19).

Home based eagles crash out of CHAN 2020

Home-based Super Eagles will now miss out of the CHAN 2020 in Cameroon in spite of a 2-0 win against Togo at the Agege Stadium in Lagos.   

Governors are behind illegal mining in Nigeria - Minister of Mines and Solid Minerals Development, Olamilekan Adegbite says

Minister of Mines and Solid Minerals Development, Olamilekan Adegbite on Friday October 18, disclosed that some Governors are behind theft of national resources through illegal mining.  

Border Closure - Ghanaian traders’ union call for boycott of Nigerian products

Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has called for a total boycott of all Nigerian products imported by Ghana as Nigeria’s land border closure bites West African countries. 

Nigeria's foreign ministry does not have direct communication link with its embassies- Onyeama

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has revealed that the ministry he heads does not have any direct communication link with Nigerian embassies in countries across the world.  

Cristiano Ronaldo makes more money on Instagram than playing for Juventus

Fresh reports and data have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo apparently earns more from Instagram than he does from playing soccer for Juventus. 

Oracle Co-CEO Mark Hurd Dies At 62

Mark Hurd, a Co-CEO of Oracle and former CEO of Hewlett-Packard, two of Silicon Valley's most storied companies died on Friday October 18 at the age of 62.  

'Federal Government is considering introducing excise duty on all carbonated drinks' - Minister of Finance Zainab Ahmed

Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed has said the federal government is considering introducing excise duty on carbonated drinks.   

Over 100 buildings marked for removal in Magodo following recent collapse that killed a mother and her three children

Lagos State Government has marked over 100 buildings for removal in Magodo area of the state following the collapse of a building which killed a mother and her three children last week after a house built on a hill collapsed on another at Otun Araromi area of Isheri – Magodo-Isheri. 

FG to disengage 200,000 N-Power beneficiaries

The Federal Government is reportedly working out a plan centered on "disengaging" over 200,000 beneficiaries of the government’s social intervention programme, N-Power. 

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero involved in car crash while on the way to training

Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero was involved in a minor car crash as he drove to training on Wednesday morning (Oct. 15) 

Again Ambode ignores Lagos Assembly fails to appear before committee

Akinwunmi Ambode, the immediate past governor of Lagos state, today October 15th, failed again to appear before the House of Assembly ad-hoc Committee probing the activities of his administration, especially the purchase of 820 buses for mass transit. 

I wanted to leave Super Eagles in 2013, but the NFF persuaded me - John Mikel Obi reveals

Former Lyn Oslo, Chelsea, Middlesbrough and Super Eagles player, John Mikel Obi, has revealed how he would have left the national team in 2013, but finally changed his mind and left six years later. 

Government can't provide adequate healthcare for Nigerians - Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday October 14, stated that government can't provide adequate healthcare for all Nigerians. 

The Vice President who was represented at the national health dialogue organised by Premium Times in Abuja by his Chief Physician Nicolas Audiferren, said the best option for the nation will be an effective national health insurance scheme. 

Stop blackmailing me - Adams Oshiomhole warns Governor Obaseki

Adams Oshiomhole, the National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State to stop blackmailing him and rather focus on delivery of good governance to the people.   

29 passengers rescued after commercial bus plunges into a canal in Lagos

All 29 passengers who were inside a commercial bus that plunged into a canal in front of the National Theatre complex, Iganmu, Lagos, on Monday, October 14th were all rescued unhurt. 

Cristiano Ronaldo hits new milestone after scoring 700th career goal

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 700th goal of his professional career during Portugal's Euro 2020 qualifying loss to Ukraine on Monday, October 14th.  

"It's a dream come true playing for my fatherland" Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye shares photos from his debut game for Nigeria

Maduka Okoye, the 19-year-old Nigerian-born German goalkeeper has made his debut for Nigeria.  Maduka shared photos from his debut game and said it's a "dream come true playing for my fatherland." 

How does the government plan to bring many Nigerians out of poverty when the struggling masses are being overtaxed - Don Jazzy asks

As tweeted by Mavin boss, Don Jazzy.

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei breaks Paula Radcliffe's 16-year record to win the 2019 Chicago Marathon

On Sunday, October 13th, Kenya's Brigid Kosgei eclipsed the 16-year-old women's marathon world record held by Britain's Paula Radcliffe as she retained her Chicago title.   

NCC warns cable television service operators to respect protected signals of broadcasting

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has warned cable television service operators to respect protected signals of broadcasting in line with the copyright law, international treaties and global best practices. 

Nigeria held to a 1 - 1 draw by Brazil in Singapore

The Seleccao national team of Brazil held the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Sunday held  to a 1-1 draw in front of tens of thousands of fans in Singapore's national stadium.

                  

The Super Eagles were without first team players Oghnekaro Etebo,  Keneth Omeruo and Samuel Kalu while Brazil were without Liverpool keeper Allison Becker .

                     

Nigeria first took the lead on the counter attack with Glasgow Rangers of Scotland striker Aribo quick to blast through in the Brazil 18 yard box in the 35th minute to the surprise of neutral fans who expected a stroll for the Brazilian team even after star player Neymar Jr walked off the field in the 12th minute with a suspected foot injury.

Brazil then levelled after the break through Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro who blasted a rebound after Maquinhos had headed off the woodwork during a spell of pressure against the African team.

The match ended as a draw with both teams reshuffling the line-up and Nigeria will surely see this as a confidence builder after the 2-2 draw against Ukraine last time around. 

More photos below.