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John is a University of Lagos-trained journalist who has read almost every novel written by Chinua Achebe, Jeffrey Archer and Dan Brown. He's an expert Scrabble and draughts player who is also excellent at swimming.
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“I won’t tolerate a disrespectful attitude” – Zamfara gov vows showdown with deputy

The Governor of Zamfara, Bello Matawalle, says he will not tolerate any

Oil tanker crashes into 2 trucks in Lagos

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Saturday recovered five vehicles

Farooq Kperogi: Why APC Politicians are Terrified by e-Transmission of Votes

The political elites of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have chosen

Mr Macaroni Donates N500k To Family Of Jumoke, Lady Killed During Yoruba Nation Protest

Popular comedian and actor, Debo Adedayo aka Mr Macaroni, has donated N500,000

Ranching: Why Ortom demanded N100bn, apology from Buhari – Benue govt

The Benue State Government has doubled down on Governor Samuel Ortom’s N100

Dangote Refinery: Bailing Out The Unbailable – By David Bako

It was hailed as the best thing to happen in the oil

Fraud: Court to decide Maina’s case on October 4

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, ordered the closure

North must retain power in 2023 – Northern lawmakers

Lawmakers from state assemblies in the North say the region deserves to

Insecurity: Pro-Buhari group launches attack on Kukah over fresh comment

The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has accused the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto,

Bayelsa govt awards scholarship to Nigerian Idol winner Kingdom

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has offered a scholarship to Kingdom Kroseide,

Ranching: Ortom tackles Buhari over N5bn released to Katsina

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari's

Anambra guber: INEC excludes PDP, Soludo, clears Andy Uba, APC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Hon. Chukwuma Michael Umeoji

NBC warns TV, radio stations against revealing details of bandit, terror attacks

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has warned radio and television stations in

Obasanjo warned Yoruba elders against supporting Buhari – Ex-Osun gov Oyinlola

Former Osun State Governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola has revealed how former President Olusegun

Bandits kill Army Provost Marshal along Lokoja-Abuja highway

Unknown gunmen have killed former Provost Marshal of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen.

Imbibe culture of completing projects – Buhari advises governors

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on governors to imbibe the culture of

How armed robbers killed journalist, policeman, motorcyclist in Ondo bank heist

The police in Ondo State have confirmed the killing of a journalist,

How 6 Finalists Will Emerge from FirstBank’s Sponsored The Voice Nigeria Season 3 Second Live Show

Six finalists are expected to emerge through the viewers votes following the

We didn’t release 1009 ex-Boko Haram fighters to Borno govt – Army

The Nigerian Army has described as “false” a viral report that it

JUST IN: Despite protests, Senate passes harmonised PIB

The Senate has passed the harmonised version of the Petroleum Industry Bill

Kidnappers raped me, killed fellow abductees in my presence – Survivor

A Twitter user, @Blessedcindy0, has narrated how she was hospitalised after a

Unknown gunmen kill football billionaire Philip Udala, club manager in Anambra

The football community in Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the

Farooq Kperogi: ‘I Used to Think “Bianca” and “Biafra” Were Igbo Words!’

Don’t laugh too hard at my ignorance, but until fairly recently, I

“I’m being subjected to mental, psychological torture” – Nnamdi Kanu seeks transfer from DSS custody

Detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says he is being

Lawan: I got 900 text messages in one day over “doctoring” of Electoral Act

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has revealed how he was

Super TV CEO: Police confirm arrest of more suspects

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, says more suspects have

2Baba Vows To Take Care Of Sound Sultan’s Family

Popular musician, Innocent Idibia aka 2Baba has vowed to take care of

“Be humble, you’re a gatecrasher in APC” – Okorocha tells Uzodinma

Senator for Imo West, Rochas Okorocha has described Imo State Governor, Senator

Yoruba Nation: Int’l Criminal Court Admits Igboho, Akintoye’s Petition

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has admitted receipt of a petition filed

Insecurity: Our traditional rulers sabotaging us – Bauchi governor fumes

The Governor of Bauchi, Senator Bala Mohammed has accused some members of