Refugees numbering almost 4,700 were rescued off the coast of Libya by Italian coastguards, a statement has disclosed. They were rescued on their way to reach the country for a greener pasture. Several Africans have embarked on this deadly in a quest to escape poverty that has ravaged some African countries. The statement by the…
Manchester City suffered their first defeat of the EPL season on Saturday evening against West Ham United. The league leaders were beaten 2-1 by the Hammers at the Etihad Stadium. West Ham’s win has now moved the London club to second place on the log behind City. City’s loss came after they suffered a 2-1…
There seems to be a battle going on between Basketmouth and Sean Tizzle, according to the war of words being exchanged between the duo. Basketmouth was reported to have told HipTV that he blacklisted the singer because he asked for ‘ridiculous’ fee when he was contacted to perform at his comedy show. He was quoted…
News reaching us indicates that wife of late sage, Obafemi Awolowo, Madam HID Awolowo, has passed on. The respected woman was said to have breathed her last on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at her residence in Ikenne, Ogun State. Her husband died in May 1987. Details later.
Chelsea FC defeated Arsenal on Saturday in a tensed EPL match that ended 2-0. The Arsene Wenger’s side finished the game with nine men. Gabriel Paulista saw a straight for kicking Diego Costa, who had earlier received a yellow with Gabriel shortly before half time, while Santi Carzola got a second yellow at the 79th…
Happiness has again crept into the home of the Founder and Spiritual Head of Shafaudeen in Islam Worldwide, Alhaji (Professor) Sabit Ariyo Olagoke (JP) as his wife, Alhaja Simiat Fadeke Olagoke brought friends, families and religious associates together to celebrate her 62nd birthday. The event, which took place at the headquarters of Shafaudeen at Wakajaye,…
Mixed reactions have followed the appointment of Alhaji Dawud Akinola aka De –Damak as the new Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland following the alleged unanimous decisions of Council of Imams and Alfas in the South Western States to install him as many people believe that he lacks the resources to match the achievements of the late…
The age-long aspiration, nursed by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to install his close friend and business associate, Prince Dipo Eludoyin, as the next Ooni of Ife, has been deflated. It was learnt that Tinubu’s candidate, Eludoyin, has bluntly refused to be drawn into the racy race for the Ooni’s throne. When the quiet and self-effacing…
A Lebanese national has been apprehended by the Nigeria Police for an alleged assault on a 13-year-old girl (name withheld). The suspect, Marwan Callas, 37, was reportedly arrested on September 17, 2015 in Benin City, the Edo State capital. It was said that the Police received a report that the suspect, who is also and…
Two suspected hoodlums in Ogun State were arrested by police in the state on Thursday with a single barrel gun and a Police warrant identify card. They were said to have been collecting money from drivers plying the Agbara Road, Ota, in Ado Odo Ota local government area of Ogun State. According to spokesman of…