Year: 2020
Rohr’s competence questionable, we’ll do the needful – Sunday Dare
Nigeria's Minister for Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has questioned the performance of the Super Eagles in their recent…
Zulum inaugurates 14-member almajiri committee
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state on Wednesday inaugurated a 14-Member Committee on reforming the Islamic ‘Tsangaya’ system of education,…
Buhari showers encomiums on Umahi the defector
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, for defecting to the the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Gov. Masari presents N282.7bn budget for 2021
Governor Aminu Masari on Wednesday presented a budget proposal of N282.7 billion for 2021 fiscal year to Katsina State House…
Kaduna govt opens “secret trial” of El-Zakzaky, wife
The trial of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, (IMN) Sheikh Ibrahim El–Zakzaky and his wife Zeenat began…
Okada riders on rampage, chase away Task Force, vandalize BRT buses
There was mayhem on Wednesday at Ikeja Along, Ikeja area of Lagos as irate okada riders went on rampage and…
Sen. Agbo hails Umahi’s defection to APC
Senator Anthony Agbo, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi, has lauded Governor David Umahi’s decision to…
Meet Maya, Timaya’s 6 months old daughter
DM Records Limited front liner and Nigerian singer-songwriter Inetimi Timaya Odon, aka Timaya, shared pictures of his beautiful 6 months…
WHO declares end of 11th Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Wednesday, announced the end of the 11th Ebola outbreak in the Equateur province in…
UN Deputy Secretary General visits Senate President
Hajia Amina Mohammed, the deputy secretary-general of the United Nations on Tuesday visited Dr Ahmad Lawan, the President of the…
Access Bank, GE Healthcare to offer healthcare providers cost-efficient
As part of continued efforts to revamp Nigeria’s health sector, Access Bank has announced a partnership with GE Healthcare Systems…
Senate President Lawan felicitates with Gov. Buni at 53
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday felicitated with the Governor Mai Mala Buni, as he marks his 53rd birthday.
Ini Edo urges fans remain hopeful amid horrible 2020 (Video)
Popular Nollywood actress, Ini Edo urges her fans to remain hopeful as the year 2020 slowly comes to an end.
Defection: Umahi has reactivated Zikist Eagle Alliance, says VON DG
By Naomi Sharang An All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, Mr Osita Okechukwu, has hailed the defection of Gov. David Umahi…
N450m scam: Ex-Gov Shinkafi’s statement voluntary – EFCC witness
Tasiu Abubakar, the 6th witness of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the ongoing trial of a former Governor of…
Sporadic shooting in Surulere: Streets deserted, residents flee
Sporadic gunshots rocked Aguda, Surulere area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Wednesday as business owners quickly closed their shops and…
#EndSARS: Oyetola restates commitment to youth engagement, development
The Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Wednesday reiterated his administration's commitment to revamping the State economy…
Army flags off Exercise Crocodile Smile VI in Enugu, warns criminals
By Stanley Nwanosike Nigerian Army on Wednesday asked criminals within South-East and Cross River to surrender all arms and ammunition…
AMCON strips Jimoh Ibrahim of prime assets, bank accounts
Twelve prime assets belonging to the Chairman of Global Fleet Group, Jimoh Ibrahim, have been seized by Asset Management Corporation…
Court revokes bail for Maina, issues arrest warrant
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday revoked the bail given alleged pension thief Abdulrasheed Maina.
I’m concerned 12 policemen kidnapped in Nigeria – Atiku
Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria’s former Vice President has said he is concerned that a dozen of policemen have been kidnapped in…
Ogun man, Musiliu Owolabi, to die by hanging for killing lover
By Joy Akinsanya An Abeokuta High Court on Wednesday sentenced a 39-year-old mechanic, Musiliu Owolabi, to death by hanging for…
Ebonyi PDP Federal lawmakers desert APC Gov.Umahi
Federal lawmakers from Ebonyi State said they are not defecting from the PDP to the APC, like Governor Dave Umahi…
Ayola drops new single, ‘Fe Mi’ off ‘Scum EP’
Canada-based Afro-soul singer and songwriter, Abdullah Abubakre also known as Ayola has released a new single titled ‘Fe Mi’, off…
DBN disburses N150 billion to MSMEs
The Federal Government has stated that the Development Bank of Nigeria has disbursed over N150 billion since it commenced operations…
Sanwo-Olu makes fresh appointment for LASCOPA
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed a legal practitioner, Afolabi Solebo as the new General Manager for Lagos State…
NUC to ASUU: FG cannot finance universities alone
Prof Abubakar Rasheed, the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission, NUC, has said that the Federal Government alone can’t finance universities
No strange death in Kogi – Health Commissioner says
Saka Audu, the Commissioner for Health in Kogi State has denied reports that 50 persons died of a strange illness…
Timaya out with “Gratitude” album
The much anticipated "Gratitude" album by Nigerian singer and songwriter Timaya has officially dropped. It contains 15 tracks.
When una go marry? Femi Otedola asks Temi, Mr Eazi
Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has jokingly asked his daughter Temi Otedola and her superstar boyfriend, Oluwatosin Ajibade also known as…