Year: 2020
UNIBEN @50: VC, Prof. Lilian Salami rolls out achievements
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Professor Lilian Salami, on Thursday said the institution has so far produced…
Douglas Stuart wins 2020 Booker Prize
Douglas Stuart, a 44-year-old Scotish-American clinches 2020 Man Booker Prize with his debut novel, Shuggie Bain.
“They are my children”: Umahi woos PDP members
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has barred his supporters from castigating the state’s National Assembly members and others who did…
Defection: Wike launches fresh attack against Umahi
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Thursday evening launches fresh attack on Ebonyi State Governor, Dave…
Pressure on south east governors to join APC like Umahi
A pan-South-East political group, has urged governors of Enugu, Abia and Anambra to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).
NDLEA seals off Cannabis warehouse, seizes drugs worth N24m
The Lagos Command of the National Law Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has clamped down on a Cannabis warehouse in Lagos…
Police arrest looters of Calabar Rice City
The Cross River Police Command has arrested three suspects who looted insecticide pumping machines from the Calabar Rice City during…
Late Bishop Ore lived a good life – Lagos Commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi has lauded the impact of the late chairman of Lagos…
Wike, other PDP governors on their way to APC – Yahaya Bello
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Thursday, said more governors of the Peoples Democratic Party are making plans to join…
We never planned to arrest mother of triplets, her babies – LASG
The Lagos State Government on Thursday said it never planned to arrest a woman who gave birth to triplets and…
“We cannot bow to any blackmail”: Secondus fires back at Umahi
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said that the strength of the party in Ebonyi and southeast was intact in spite…
Benue APC not stopping people from joining party – Chairman
The Benue chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied reports that it was stopping prospective defectors from joining…
Okowa sends message to Goodluck Jonathan
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated former President Goodluck Jonathan, as he clocks 63-years on Friday.
Paul Okoye attacks Peter’s wife over birthday wishes
Paul Okoye professionally called RudeBoy has attacked Peter Okoye’s wife, Lola Omotayo over her recent birthday wishes to him and…
#EndSARS: Nigerian customs intercepts 624 bags of rice
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), said it has intercepted a total of 624 bags of…
CNN to Nigerian govt: We stand by our story
The Cable News Network (CNN) has said it stood by its story that the Nigerian military used live bullets on…
Coconut development: Lagos seeks FAO’s technical expertise
Lagos state government has solicited the technical expertise of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FOA) to develop its coconut value…
Nollywood actress, Khadijat Ayoade gets engaged
Nollywood actress, Khadijat Ayoade has said "Yes" to her heartthrob and best friend.
Eight Nigerians make NBA draft, NBBF reacts
The NBBF welcomes the selection of eight Nigerian-American basketball players in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Riot in Uganda over arrest of Bobi Wine
Bloody riots broke out in Uganda's capital of Kampala and other cities following the arrest of opposition presidential candidate, Robert…
Nigerian youths unaware of opportunities created by Buhari – Sunday Dare
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Sunday Dare, on Thursday, alleged that many youths across the country were not…
How use of technology for revenue collection can curb corruption – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has advised the Federal Government to explore the use of relevant technology for the…
How Africa can have better future – Jonathan
Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has made a case for the consolidation of democracy in Africa, describing it as a…
OSOPADEC Chairman exonerated from financial misappropriation
Mr Olugbenga Edema, the Chairman of Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC), was, on Tuesday, exonerated from alleged…
Dollar batters Naira further
The Nigerian Naira was battered further today by the US dollar and other currencies as it crashed to N478 in…
How Bobby Brown’s son, Bobby Jr., was found dead
By Nehru Odeh Popular American singer, Bobby Brown, has been hit by another tragedy, five years after his 22-year old…
Russia’s coronavirus caseload surpasses 2 million
Russia’s coronavirus caseload surpassed 2 million on Thursday amid a surge of new cases and deaths in recent months.
Nigerian police join cybercrime war, open reporting portal
The Nigeria Police Force has unveiled a Cybercrime Reporting Web Portal, with the IGP Mohammed Adamu promising whistleblowers of confidentiality.
Guardiola signs new contract with Manchester City
Manchester City have announced that coach Pep Gurardiola has signed a new two-year contract with the club.
3 Nigerians wanted by Singapore Interpol for cybercrime arrested
Three Nigerians declared wanted by Singapore Interpol have been arrested by the cybercrime unit of the police. in Lagos. One…