Accident at Lagos-Ibadan Expressway kills one, leaves 18 injured

One person whose identity has not been revealed yet has been reportedly killed while 18 others sustained various injuries in a road accident that occurred along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday morning.

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The accident according to a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan by the Oyo Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Yusuff K. Salami occurred at about 8.30am and was caused by wrongful overtaking and mechanical deficiency.

Governor Fayose: Why we are probing Fayemi

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has said that the case instituted by his predecessor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, against the judicial panel of inquiry he set up to probe Fayemi, is “a waste of time.”

Governor Fayose, who spoke during a live programme in Ado Ekiti, on Tuesday night, said the refusal of his predecessor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, to appear before a panel probing the financial transactions of the state during his tenure, ‎ was “strange”, saying he should come there and clear his name rather than seeking a court injunction to stop the panel.

Police officer testifies as court admits Fayose aide’s statement over Daramola’s murder

A police officer who participated in the investigation of the murder of former World Bank consultant, Dr. Ayodeji Daramola, John Emeje, has tendered statements obtained from former Personal Assistant to Governor Fayose Fayose, Goke Olatunji, before an Ekiti State High Court in Ado-Ekiti.

Emeje appeared at the continuation of hearing of the case before Justice Adewale Fowe on the murder of Daramola, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant on 14th August, 2006 at his personal residence in Ijan-Ekiti.

Dino Melaye faults Goodluck Jonathan’s approval of foreign treatment for Perm Secs

Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, on Wednesday berated the former President, Goodluck Jonathan for approving life overseas treatment for retired Head of Service and Permanent Secretaries while ignoring leaders of the National Assembly.

Speaking during plenary, the lawmaker said the approval contravened the act of the National Assembly which stipulates what is due to public service holders.

No worries over Mikel, Ighalo’s absence in AFCON Qualifiers

A former international, Edema Fuludu, says the absence of Mikel Obi and Odion Ighalo will not make any difference in the Super Eagles formation when they play South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on Sunday.

The Eagles will host the South African national team at Uyo in the ongoing qualifiers for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be staged by Cameroon.

#Biafra: El-Rufai orders arrest of youths who gave Igbos three months to leave North

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has ordered the arrest of people behind the three-month quit notice given to Igbos to leave the North.

In a statement signed by his spokesman, Samuel Aruwan, El-Rufai strongly condemned, “the inciting, hate speech delivered by some self-appointed ‘northern youths.”

BREAKING: Arsenal sign Sead Kolasinac from Schalke on a free transfer

Arsenal sign defender Sead Kolasinac from Schalke 04 on a free transfer. It's the first summer signing of Arsenal.

The 23-year-old has signed a long-term deal, believed to be five years, and will formally join up with Arsene Wenger’s squad on the expiry of his contract on July 1.

Toyin Lawani’s baby daddy arrested for debt and alleged fraud in Lagos

Businessman and Toyin lawani’s baby daddy, Lordtrigg has been arrested by the Lagos State police.

According to the reports, the 25-year-old is currently at the Jakande police station, Lekki, Lagos, for not paying his hotel bills at the Golden Bird Hotel in Ilasan, Lekki.

Nigerian Former Health Minister, Babatunde Osotimehin, died while watching TV (See Details)

The Executive Director of the United Nations Populations Fund, UNFPA, Babatunde Osotimehin, passed on while watching television alone at his home in New York on Sunday.

Mr. Osotimehin, a former Nigerian health minister and also the former head of Nigeria’s AIDS agency, NACA, was one of the most senior Nigerians within the United Nations system, who had been on his second term as a UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNFPA.

Chris Brown’s 3-year-old daughter, Royalty is growing up fast (Photo)

R&B artist Chris Brown daughter, Royalty who just turned 3 years old a few days ago is growing into a very pretty young woman. Recall, the birth of Royalty resulted in Karrueche Tran dumping Breezy after news broke up that Chris was the father.

Way To GO! Principals of schools ignore labour’s call to strike, supervise NECO exams in Nassawara

School principals in Nasarawa state on Monday ignored an earlier appeal by labour for them not to supervise the National Examination Council (NECO) in the area.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that workers in the area had embarked on strike over the failure of the state government to meet their demands.

High Court orders arrest of former Speaker of Plateau House of Assembly

A Jos High Court on Monday issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a former Speaker of Plateau House of Assembly, Mr John Dabwan.

Justice Felomina Lot gave the order after revoking bail he granted Dabwan in a case of issuance of a dud cheque in the sum of N3.8 million.

Toyin Lawani’s babydaddy reacts to news of his arrest over unpaid 6 months hotel bills

Baby daddy's drama! But this bro, Lord Trigg is one cute guy shall! Miss the gist yesterday? Read HERE

Toyin Lawani’s baby daddy, Lord Trigg, has labeled as lies reports that he was arrested over unpaid 6 months hotel bills.

In a rant he shared hours after photos of him sitting barefooted at the Jakande police station, Lekki, Lagos went viral, the 25-year-old father of one also asked Nigerians to stop involving his son’s mother, Toyin Lawani, in every ‘damn’ thing he does.

Calabar boys shall ... See how they dressed in Asoebi for birthday shoot

Mbok, how would you rate their outfit?

After 81 days in prison, Kemi Olunloyo regains freedom shares first post

Ehya! Finally, Baskethmouth of social media regains freedom and she is still begging for help ...

A journalist and blogger, Ms Kemi Olunloyo, who finally regained her freedom from the Port Harcourt Prison on Monday has lamented the poor condition of Nigerian prisons.

Huh! Nigerians Stop Killing Mosquitoes - Professor Of Entomology

... As in this post is really painful! Someone should relocate to Dolphin Estate in Lagos Island ... Lol, I won't forget my mosquitoes experience there ... 

Professor of Entomology at the University of Ilorin, Adeolu Ande has warned against the killing of mosquitoes. In a paper he presented at a public seminar organized by the University on Monday, Ande said that humans had a lot to learn from insects.

Henry Onyekuru: What Alex Iwobi told me about Arsenal, Arsene Wenger

Do you think Arsenal will win the Europa Cup just like Manchester United? Leave your commnents below ⚽⚽⚽

Nigerian forward, Henry Onyekuru has revealed what Alex Iwobi told him about Arsenal as he makes decision to join the North London giants.

Onyekuru said he asked Iwobi some questions about manager, Arsene Wenger when they met at the Nigeria national team camp.

Reps summons Okonjo-Iweala, Adeosun, others over alleged abuse of Procurement Act

How many of you missed Okonjo-Iweala as much as I do? Forget politics, her charisma, composure and that her beautiful head tie is none to others. Anyway, she is been summoned alongside our current ascent Minister of Finance, Adeosun!

Finance Minister, Mrs Kemi Adeosun and her predecessor, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, have been summoned to appear before the House of Representatives over alleged abuse and breach of the Procurement Act, 2007.

The house’s Committee on Public Procurement, which invited the ministers, directed that they should appear before it on Tuesday. Others expected to appear before the committee are former Head of Service (HoS), Mr Steve Otunla and former Accountant-General to the Federation (AoGF), Mr Jonah Otunla.

Do you know Juventus earned more than Real Madrid in 2016-17 UCL season? See the CRAZY figures

Football is no longer about the excitement on the pitch alone ... Oh gone at those days! Right now it is all about the figures ... That's while clubs can splash 100s of million to buy a player who uses two legs like every other players ... Anyway some can dab better 👀

Although Juventus lost 4-1 to Real Madrid in the Champions League final in Cardiff, they still earned more than Real Madrid this season in overall revenue. The Serie A club earned a whopping € 109.2m in revenue – the highest ever – as they became the first club in Europe to smash the €100m barrier. 

In contrast, Real Madrid, who became the first club to defend their crown and win back-to-back titles in the UCL era, took home only €80.9m – €28.3m less than the runners-up of the competition.

FG sends ambassadors to 44 countries

Hopefully, those that couldn't recite the National Anthem isn't part of this list. Did you miss that story? Click HERE

The Federal Government has deployed 44 career ambassadors-designate in their respective countries of accreditation.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Olusola Enikaolaye, however, added that the envoys were yet to resume in their countries of assignment because of the delay in the agreemo-a memorandum from one country to another agreeing to the appointment of an ambassador.

PDP dissociates link with new party, APDA

When you hear political parties start flaunting new parties like this, just know the sound of election is very close ... Let's hope they have a better strategy to fool Nigerians because we are way smarter right now ... Read the article below 👇👇👇

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has denied having any association with newly unveiled Advance People’s Democratic Alliance (APDA).

Arsenal Fan? You might want to read your club's summer transfer plans

Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger, has said there will be “a maximum of three” signings this summer.

Wenger has been reportedly given £150million to spend on new players, but the Frenchman is not willing to completely overhaul his squad.

Many feared dead In Orlando workplace shooting

What is the world turning into or where is the world heading to? It simply the signs of the end time ...

Multiple people were killed in a workplace shooting in Orlando, Florida, on Monday morning, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said, adding that the situation had stabilized.

Court grants bail to whistleblower on Ekweremadu

A Gudu Upper Area Court, Abuja, on Monday granted bail in the sum of N500,000 to 50-year-old businessman, Ahmed Echoda, who allegedly gave false information to the Police about Sen. Ike Ekweremadu’s guest house.

The judge, Alhaji Umar Kagarko, also ordered the defendant‎ to provide one surety who must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and adjourned the case until July 20 for hearing.

Seven Eagles Arrive Uyo Ahead Bafana Bafana Clash

Seven Super Eagles players have arrived their Le Meridien Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort, Uyo camp ahead of Saturday's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.

According to a tweet on the official handle of John Ogu who is in camp, Dele Alampasu, Daniel Akpeyi, Kayode Olarenwaju, Victor Osimhem are in camp on Monday morning.

BREAKING! Former Newcastle midfielder & Ivory Coast International Cheick Tiote passed away in training

Former Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote passed away aged 30 after suffering from a heart attack in training, according to reports in China.

Tiote, who is playing for China League One side Beijing BG, was collapsed during a training session this afternoon. Some reporters said he was dead at the hospital a few hours ago.

Wanputu! I won’t pay you, we only romanced – Nigerian man, prostitute fight in public (VIDEO)

I am still laughing at this post ... So just read through yourself and if it doesn't make you laugh then I am not your problem!

A video has emerged on social media showing a young man and a lady fighting over money meant for an aborted sex.

US President, Donald Trump Blasts London’s Mayor

Donnie! Donnie! US President that doesn't hide what he thinks ... He gives you as he thinks, no need to hide or cover it up

US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of London Mayor Sadiq Khan Monday, in the second such condemnation in the 48 hours since a terror attack in the British capital.

Trump accused Khan of offering a “pathetic excuse” for comments that Trump earlier misconstrued about policing in response to Saturday’s attack, which left seven people dead.

Arsenal to splash world-record £95m for Kylian Mbappe ... I don't believe it, do you?

Mbappe will be a good buy for Arsenal in terms of improvement and style of play but we all know rumors like this are synonymous with Arsenal

Kylian Mbappe may not be an AS Monaco player much longer after reports claimed Arsenal are prepared to increase their bid for the 18-year-old prodigy to a world-record £95m.

The France’s Ligue 1 club had earlier rejected a £87m bid from the Gunners, but the Arsene Wenger led side are keen to bring Mbappe to the Emirates.

PDP says they bought weapons APC is using to fight Boko Haram

Mbok, who cares who bought the weapons ... All we care is that they are using it to combat crime and save this country ... Mtchewwww!!!

The Leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), under Senator Ahmed Makarfi, has said that the Party did more to fight Boko Haram insurgency than the present All Progressives Congress (APC).

It also stressed that it was the same weapons the previous PDP administration bought that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government was using to prosecute the anti-insurgency war.