Year: 2020
Lagos engages youths on nation-building
A representative of the Lagos state government on Monday met with some youths for a nation-building mentoring session.
Michigan deals Trump big blow, certifies Biden win
U.S. state of Michigan on Monday certified Democrat Joe Biden’s emphatic victory over President Trump, further making Trump's attempt not…
Lai Muhammed’s ultimatum to CNN: The full letter
Nigeria's Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed doubled down Monday on his attack against the CNN over its story on…
EU contributes €183m to IMF relief trust
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the European Union on Monday announced a contribution of 183 million euros, (217 million…
CAPPA demands inquiry on Lekki shootings
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called for an international inquiry into the killing and maiming of…
Abiru proposes antidote for national challenges
Mr Tokunbo Abiru, APC's candidate for the Lagos East bye-election, has said that quality representation at the National Assembly is…
Ogun housewife brutalises 12-year-old boy over missing N5000
A 40- year- old housewife, Iswat Taofeek, has been arrested by the police in Adatan area of Abeokuta, the capital…
Yellow fever hits Benue
Dr Godwin Oyiwona, Benue Supervisory Commissioner for Health has disclosed cases of Yellow Fever disease in three Local Government Areas…
Edo 2021 Appropriation Bill passes second reading
The Edo 2021 Appropriation Bill on Monday passed through the second reading at the state House of Assembly.
Police brutality: Edo panel orders ex-policewoman to appear over murder charge
The Edo State Judicial Panel of Inquiry sitting in Benin, on Monday ordered a retired Chief Superintendent of Police, Mrs.…
138 NYSC members test positive for COVID-19
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday said that 138 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)…
Shocker: Teenage girl sets ex-lover’s house, girlfriend ablaze in Lagos
A teenage girl has set his ex-lover's house and his girlfriend ablaze in FESTAC area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
Isa Pantami loses 13-year-old daughter
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Malam Isa Ali Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy has lost his 13-year old daughter,…
Falae cries out: Don’t allow Fulani herdsmen kidnap me again
Former Presidential candidate of the Alliance for Democracy in 1999, Chief Olu Falae has raised the alarm over invasion of…
82,779 junior police officers promoted in Nigeria
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has approved the promotion of 82,779 junior police officers to their next ranks.
We are proposing to exempt wage earner from tax – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration is proposing to exempt minimum wage earner from personal income tax.
Gunmen invade ABU, abduct staff, wife, daughter
Gunmen have invaded the Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, and abducted a staff of the university, his wife and daughter.
Buhari blames COVID-19 for Nigeria’s recession
President Muhammadu Buhari said that Nigeria’s recession is because of the severity of the global downturn caused by the COVID-19…
APC sues Gbadamosi, asks court to stop him from contesting bye-election
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has sued candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the…
Gunmen abduct medical doctor in Kogi, NMA cries out
By Friday Idachaba The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kogi chapter, has appealed to security agencies and the state government to…
Adamawa proposes N6.4bn for health
Adamawa State Government has proposed to spend N6.472 billion for its health sector in 2021 fiscal year.
Nigeria petitions CNN over #EndSARS report
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday petitioned the Cable News Network (CNN), demanding “an immediate and exhaustive investigation into…
Senator Adeola empowers 700 constituents with equipment, grants
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance and the lawmaker representing Lagos West Senatorial District, Senator Solomon Adeola, on Sunday 22nd…
Gunmen abduct Reverend Father in Abuja
By Muhamin Olowoporoku Officers of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command says they are working to free Reverend father Matthew…
Nigerian court jails six foreigners for seven years
Justice J.K Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has convicted and sentenced six foreigners…
Family of three wiped out in fatal accident in Edo
A family of three, was on Monday morning wiped out in a fatal auto crash that occurred along the Benin-Auchi…
How Richard Buettner became a pioneer and multi-millionaire before age of 30
Imagination, desire, focus, belief, passion, and purpose; These are the six qualities Richard Buettner says it takes to become a…
Yobe indigene wins $400,000 in World Chemistry Competition: Atiku reacts
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice-President of Nigeria, has congratulated Yobe State indigene Umar Usman Dagon who won $400k in the World…
Ex-French President Sarkozy, lawyer in court for corruption
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy appeared in a Paris courtroom on Monday to stand trial on accusations of corruption and…
Here’s what Kate Henshaw has been up to
It is another amazing Monday for Nigerian movie star, business woman and Nollywood actor Kate Henshaw, as she took to…