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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 remain in politics” – Jimi Agbaje says after losing Lagos guber race twice

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State

Nigerian leaders responsible for hunger in the land – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigerian leaders and their followers were responsible

Bishop Kukah denies calling for coup

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah has denied calling for

2020: The Year That Was – By Reuben Abati

My favourite end-of-the-year quote, which I have shared with many others, is

Blocked road: “Save us from the wickedness of Guinness” – Journalist begs Sanwo-Olu

A popular sports journalist, Godwin Enakhena says commuters on Guinness Road off

Itse Sagay: FG must permit Nigerians to bear arms for self-defence

The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay, says

Fani-Kayode: “Who is squeezing Tunde Bakare’s balls?”

On 28th October 2019, Pastor Tunde Bakare said the following: "Tinubu will

“Obasanjo is the most valuable Nigerian” – Ex-Aide

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo's former aide, Akin Osuntokun has described the former president

Dino Melaye dares FG to arrest Bishop Kukah

Senator for Kogi West in the 8th Senate, Dino Melaye says any

I trafficked young girls to my husband in Italy for prostitution – Female kingpin

The Ogun State Police Command has nabbed a 35-year-old notorious human trafficker,

Hollywood actor Michael Jai White pens emotional 30th-birthday message to son

American actor and martial artist, Michael Jai White has penned an emotional

Police condemn jungle justice as mob sets 2 ablaze in Ibadan

A mob on Monday set two persons ablaze over alleged robbery at

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs condemns Southern Borno, Adamawa attacks

Hajia Sadiya Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development,

Murray-Bruce offers to reconcile Buhari, Bishop Kukah

Senator for Bayelsa East in the 8th Senate, Ben Murray-Bruce has offered

Nepotism: Catholic Church Backs Bishop Kukah

The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has thrown its weight behind the

If Tunde Bakare Can Lie Against God, Is It Man He Can’t Lie Against? By Reno Omokri

Many of my readers would by now have watched Tunde Bakare’s viral

COVID-19: Only illiterates ask to see dead people on the streets before believing – NMA President

The President of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Professor Innocent Ujah, says

Ex-DSS Director Tells Buhari To Surprise Nigerians By Changing Service Chiefs

Former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mike Ejiofor has

Ace Broadcaster, The Alamu Man, Gets Presidential Shout-Out At 70

President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with the renowned broadcaster, Smolette Adetoyese Shitu-Alamu,

What Does Scripture Say About Tithing? By Reno Omokri

In this piece, US-based pastor and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri tackles

House of Reps never apologised to Buhari over invitation – Spokesman

Spokesman for the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC-Abia) said on

Buhari wouldn’t have emerged president if… – Tinubu’s ally Senator Adeyeye

The Chairman, Planning Committee, South West Agenda for Asiwaju Tinubu 2023 (SWAGA

Ango Abdullahi: North now ready for restructuring

The Chairman, Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Prof. Ango Abdullahi, says the north

“I’ll impose lockdown in January – Wike laments rising COVID-19 cases

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, says he will re-impose lockdown beginning

John Bazia: Confessions Of A Debtor And Kleptomaniac – By Paulinus Nsirim

Our attention has been drawn to the rantings of John Bazia, former

Ronaldo reacts as he beats Messi, Ronaldinho, Salah to ‘Player of the Century’ award

Portugal and Juventus star, Cristiano Ronaldo has beaten Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho and

APC flays PDP for accepting Nigeria’s description as “failed state”

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC9 has faulted the main opposition Peoples

There’s hope for Nigeria if Nigerians unite in prayers – Akinadewo

Prelate, Motailatu Church, Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide, Dr. Israel Akinadewo, on Sunday

You’re helping Boko Haram with incessant strikes – APC govs forum tells ASUU

The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) says Boko Haram's philosophy of destroying education

CBN vehicle ditched in canal, driver missing

Barnabas Bonwin, the driver of an official vehicle of the Central Bank