Year: 2020
Biden team expects Trump to sign off on transition this week
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s incoming chief of staff, Ron Klain on Sunday said the US Federal Government needs to sign…
AU chief ‘deeply concerned’ about Western Sahara’s situation
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed deep concern following the deterioration of the…
Ecobank, Ogun govt to partner on agriculture, empowerment, health
The management of Ecobank Nigeria has made a firm commitment to partner and collaborate with the Ogun state government in…
Call Nnamdi Kanu to order – Igbo group tells UK, Israel
The Conference of Igbo Youth Professionals Worldwide has accused the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu,…
Kenyan doctors give strike notice over COVID-19 PPEs
Kenyan doctors have issued a three-week strike notice, accusing the government of failing to provide them with adequate protective gear…
Trump declares himself winner of US election
U.S. President Donald Trump in a new tweet on Monday declared himself the winner of the 3 November election.
Obama to Trump: Joe Biden will be the next president of US
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has told his successor Donald Trump that Joe Biden is unstoppable as the next president,…
Sanwo-Olu congratulates Ogala on elevation as SAN
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Babatunde…
Kleptocrats have hijacked Buhari’s government
Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South claimed that kleptocrats have seized control of President Muhammadu Buhari's administration and thus…
Fresh trouble looms in Mali
There is a new round of political crisis looming in Mali as the Mouvement du 5 Juin-Rassemblement des Forces Patriotiques…
Trump says he is filing ‘big cases’ over US election
Trump pushed further his claim of electoral fraud in the election he lost to President-elect Joe Biden, by promising to…
Daily COVID-19 cases up again in Nigeria, Lagos tops with 89%
Nigeria posts an increase in COVID-19 cases, with Lagos responsible for 89 percent of them. The national total is now…
Mali jihadist leader Souleymane Keita, 14 others sentenced to death
Malian jihadist leader of the Katiba of Ansar dine du Sud, Souleymane Keita, and 14 other men have been sentenced…
Bakare kicks: Freezing of #EndSARS promoters’ accounts by CBN condemnable
Serving Overseer, The Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), Pastor Tunde Bakare has kicked against the freezing of #EndSARS promoters' accounts…
Dustin Johnson wins maiden Augusta Masters
Golf world number one Dustin Johnson finally clinched an elusive second major title with a five-stroke victory at the Augusta…
COVID-19: Boris Johnson goes into self-isolation again
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was hospitalised for COVID-19 earlier this year, has gone into self-isolation again, after contact…
Rivers United win Gov. Wike pre-season football tournament
Rivers United Football Club on Sunday defeated Bayelsa United FC 6-5 after penalty kicks to win the Gov. Nyesom Wike…
Makinde jettisons politics, congratulates Fayose
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has congratulated Ayodele Fayose despite their differences and acrimony on the political turf.
Former England goalkeeper Clemence dies at 72
Former England and Liverpool goalkeeper Ray Clemence has died aged 72, the Football Association (FA) in England said on Sunday.
Merino resigns as Peru president after five days in power
Peru’s President Manuel Merino resigned Sunday, just five days after taking office, sparking celebrations in the capital Lima following street…
Hamilton takes seventh Formula One world title in style
Britain’s Lewis Hamilton choked back the tears as he won a record-equalling seventh Formula One world championship on Sunday and…
PDP sends message to Fayose
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated a former Governor of Ekiti, Chief Ayodele Fayose, as he attained the age…
Why man set self, girlfriend ablaze in Benue
The Police Command in Benue, on Sunday, had confirmed that Nicodemus Nomyange, has set himself and his girlfriend Shininenge Pam…
Youths destroyed employment opportunities during protest – Lalong
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has assured youths of participation in his administration in order to address their problems and…
10 COVID-19 patients killed in hospital fire
At least, 10 patients were burnt to death in a fire incident which consumed intensive care ward where coronavirus patients…
Security worsens in Benin, no fewer than 30 killed in 7 days
The security situation in Benin, the capital of Edo state, has taken a turn for the worse following a jump…
Police raid black spots in Lagos, arrest 720 hoodlums (Photos)
The Lagos State Police Command, on Sunday, carried out simultaneous raids on areas believed to be harbouring criminals and hoodlums,…
Trace Sessions: Niniola, Joeboy, Chike to thrill fans
While Afro-House queen, Niniola has given us hit after hit, newer artistes like Joeboy and Chike have burst onto the…
Ajayi Adeshina empowers youths with blockchain education
In a part to drive his blockchain education, awareness and adoption agenda, Ajayi has organised a blockchain education training for…
Kano varsity, FCE Bichi collaborate out-of-school children project
The Federal College of Education (FCE Technical) Bichi and the Kano state-owned Yusuf Maitama Sule University, are to establish an…