Year: 2020
Buhari mourns Prof. Adetokunbo Lucas
President Muhammadu Buhari is mourning renowned public health expert, Professor Adetokunbo Lucas.
COVID-19: National Theatre stepdown yuletide activities
The management of the National Theatre, Lagos, have explained that its planned programmes for the 2020 Xmas and New year…
Abia monarch distributes palliatives
More than 1,000 people, including the indigent and those living with disabilities in the 17 villages of Ihechiowa in Arochukwu…
Kwara commissioner empowers black soap makers
Mrs Florence Oyeyemi, Kwara Commissioner for Finance and Planning, has advocated the need to empower women and youths in order…
End of the Road: Notorious Kaduna bandit Kachalla gunned down
A wanted notorious bandit in Kaduna State, Nasiru Kachalla has been shot dead in a battle of supremacy with rival…
Tambuwal upgrades Shehu Shagari College of Education
Sokoto State government said it has begun plans to upgrade the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto (SSCOE) to University…
Lawan commiserates with victims of Potiskum fire incident
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Monday, commiserated with victims of the fire incident that occurred in Potiskum, Yobe…
23 people die as Lagos-bound cattle truck crashes at Mokwa
Twenty three people died early today as a Lagos-bound cattle truck loaded with additional 45 people crashed in Mokwa Niger…
Notable Nigerians who survived COVID-19 in 2020
As the COVID-19 continues to spread at an alarming rate, those in the public eye afflicted with the virus, who…
Apapa gridlock: We’re set to take over traffic control with 500 LASTMAs – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu visited Apapa area of the state on Monday to access situation on ground in preparation…
COVID-19 cases hit new daily record in UK
The UK reported 41,385 new COVID-19 cases today, the highest recorded in a single day since the start of the…
LAGBUS promises better service delivery in 2021
The management of the Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL) has re-assured the residents of the state of its mandate of…
TB Joshua denies prophesying Orji Uzor Kalu would be President
Popular televangelist Prophet TB Joshua has denied claims he ever said Orji Uzor Kalu would be Nigeria's president by 2023.
More Manchester City players contract COVID-19, tie with Everton cancelled
Manchester City's game at Goodison Park against Everton on Monday night has been postponed after more City players tested positive…
Atiku mourns Idongesit Nkanga
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has expressed sadness over the passing away of Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga (rtd).
Federer missing in Australian Open
Six-times champion Roger Federer has withdrawn from the Australian Open as he continues to work his way back to fitness…
Why it doesn’t make sense to say Buhari is Jubril from Sudan – Adesina
By Nehru Odeh President Muhammadu Buhari had himself dispelled the trending allegation that he was dead and had been replaced…
Enugu to employ 1,000 youths as traffic officers, guards
Enugu State Government has concluded arrangements to employ 1,000 youths as traffic officers and forest guards.
2023: How Yahaya Bello will emerge as Nigeria’s president- Deputy
Richard Elesho/ Lokoja Edward Onoja, the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, says God will help his boss, Governor Yahaya Bello,…
Actress Lori Loughlin out of jail for admissions scandal
Actress Lori Loughlin, walked out of Dublin California prison facility on Monday, almost a free woman. She still needs to…
Tinubu writes Kwankwaso
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has commiserated with the former governor of Kano, Rabiu Kwankwaso,…
Investigate Kukah’s call for coup now – Tiv Youth Council
The Tiv Youth Council Worldwide has called on security agencies to invite and question Bishop Hassan Kukah for calling for…
Plateau will immortalise Gen. Bali, says Gov. Lalong
Gov. Simon Lalong said Plateau state will at the right time, immortalise the memories of Gen. Domkat Bali, a former…
Lin Qi Game of Thrones producer poisoned to death
Lin Qi, the 39 year-old executive producer on "Game of Thrones" has died at after being allegedly poisoned.
Lionel Messi reveals ex-Barca boss Bartomew lied to him all the time
Barcelona megastar Lionel Messi said the club's former President, Josep Maria Bartomeu, lied to him many times.
Tanzania suspends ports officials over theft of public funds
Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has suspended two senior officials with the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) over misuse of funds
MURIC boss Akintola bombs Kukah: You are ‘tramadolised’ religiously
Founder, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Prof. Professor Ishaq Akintola has attacked the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan…
Fact check: How many people died of COVID-19 on 27 Dec.?
How many people died of COVID-19 in Nigeria on 27 December? According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC),…
Fake COVID-19 result certificates on sale in Lagos – LASG
Lagos State Government on Monday raised the alarm over fake COVID-19 certificates on sale in the state.
What Ndigbo must do to become president – Moghalu
Chief George Moghalu, Managing Director (MD) of National Inland waterways has said the Igbos must widen their horizon and convince…