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The Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, says a cross dresser, Mr Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, served his jail term in a correctional facility in Lagos State. The Comptroller-General of the Service, Mr Haliru Nabana, made this statement while addressing the House of Representatives Committee investigating alleged bribery and misconduct against it and the Economic […]

Bobrisky: NCoS, EFCC deny any wrongdoing

Former Manchester United star, Gary Neville has said that Chelsea attacking midfielder, Cole Palmer has shocked him. The Red Devils legend heaped praise on Palmer and shared his surprise at Manchester City letting the youngster leave. Palmer left City and joined Chelsea for a reported fee of £42.5 million last summer. He scored 27 goals […]

EPL: You’ve continued to shock me – Neville hails Chelsea star

Jadon Sancho has opened up on his experience at Chelsea. Sancho joined the Blues on loan from Manchester United in the summer. The former Borussia Dortmund forward said he is “settling in well” at Stamford Bridge. He said he would like to assist his teammates more and to keep the positive “momentum” going. Before making […]

EPL: Jadon Sancho opens up on his experience at Chelsea

Less than 24 hours to the commencement of the planned October 1 nationwide protest, coordinators of the #EndBadGovernance protest across the 19 northern states have pulled out on grounds that organisers have not done enough to provide security for protesters. According to the coordinators, the decision to pull out was reached after failure on the […]

Northern coordinators pull out of October 1 EndBadGovernance protest

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Kingsley Moghalu, said there is no other way to fight terrorism than to prevent it and defeat it. Moghalu argued that “the mind of the terrorist has little room or possibility for reason or genuine repentance.” The statement comes amid Israeli airstrikes targeting key militant […]

Prevention, defeat best way to fight terrorism — Kingsley Moghalu

Former Chelsea manager Graham Potter has refused to confirm he spoke with Manchester United about replacing Erik ten Hag. Potter has been out of work since he was sacked at Stamford Bridge 17 months ago. The 49-year-old was fired only seven months after he was appointed. However, Potter has been heavily linked with several high-profile […]

EPL: Graham Potter speaks on negotiating with Man Utd to replace Ten Hag

Acting under the prerogative of mercy to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence, Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has ordered the release of 19 inmates serving various jail terms in various prisons in the state. The 19 inmates are part of 117 convicts currently serving prison terms and billed to benefit from the exercise of the […]

Ondo: Gov Aiyedatiwa orders release of 19 inmates

The Deputy Controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, Michael Anugwa, has denied his suspension by the service. Anugwa is the officer in charge of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kirikiri, Lagos State, where popular crossdresser Bobrisky served his jail term. DAILY POST reports that Bobrisky was sentenced to a four-month jail term in April […]

‘I wasn’t suspended’ – Prison officer speaks on Bobrisky’s bribery allegation

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has confirmed that the local government election set for October 5, 2024, will proceed as planned, stating that there is no legal barrier preventing the process. The governor encouraged political parties, candidates, and the electorate to remain enthusiastic as they prepare to elect new council-level leaders. In a statement issued […]

Rivers LGA election will proceed as planned — Gov Fubara

Shooting Stars technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote has described the victory over Heartland as a big relief. Samuel Ayanrinde’s lone goal gave the Oluyole Warriors their first win of the new season. Ogunbote admitted that the game was tough but expressed joy that his boys were able to manage the situation. “I think it is going […]

NPFL: Victory over Heartland big relief — Shooting Stars boss Ogunbote