Year: 2020
Fayemi lauded over appointment of Adebomi as SEMA Chairman
A Socio-Political Group, Ekiti Youths Development Initiative in Minnesota (EYDIIM), U.S. has lauded Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti over the…
US election: Trump retracts, says I didn’t concede defeat
President Donald Trump appeared accidentally to admit his election defeat in a tweet on Sunday morning — before reversing course…
NTA’s Ladi Bala wins NAWOJ presidential election
Ladi Bala of the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) on Saturday edged past three other contestants to emerge President of the…
Nissi unveils “The Satchel”, launches animation company
As Spaceship Collective's eclectic singer Nissi continues to explore her different creative expressions, the talented artist has put together a…
Omotola sets for TEFFEST 2020
By Nehru Odeh Popular Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a woman with a mission. An internationally-acclaimed actress she has…
State House honours retirees
In recognition of their exceptional contributions to the nation during active years in civil service, the management of State House…
Lawan flags off free medical outreach in Yobe
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, at the weekend, flagged off an expanded medical outreach for 2020 in his Yobe…
No crisis in Ajah, we raided black spots – Lagos Police
The Lagos State Police Command has debunked reports of crisis in Ajah area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
Re-open Enugu Int’l airport for Yuletide – Okechukwu
Rep. Toby Okechukwu (APC-Enugu), the Deputy Minority Leader, House of Representatives, has called on the Federal Government to immediately reopen…
Mitchell Elegbe: Celebrating a visionary who transformed electronic payments in Nigeria
“Give me my tally number” – This would sound weird to millennials and young adults as the days of ‘tally…
A man without wife incomplete – Cleric
A cleric, Ven. Henry Ibeanusi said in Enugu on Sunday that God instituted marriage to bring completeness and happiness to…
British comedian, Des O’Connor dies at 88
Popular British entertainer, Des O’Connor has died on Saturday following a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire about a week…
Read what Ooni set to do with 5,000 youths to mark 5th year on throne
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi is set to empower 5,000 youths as he celebrates his 5th year on…
Ardova to distribute Shell lubricants in Nigeria
Ardova Plc has sealed a deal to be the major distributor of Shell lubricants in Nigeria, its Chief Executive Officer,…
FIFA set to pay Liverpool £2m compensation over Joe Gomez’s knee injury
FIFA are prepared to pay Liverpool £2m in compensation to cover the wages of defender Joe Gomez. This is after…
Cross River bye-election: Shettima heads APC Campaign Council
The APC has announced the appointment of Sen. Kashim Shettima as the chairman of its Cross River North Senatorial District…
Access Bank Receives Award Again
Access Bank PLC has been recognized as the ‘Best Digital Bank in Africa’ by Asian Banker
Ekiti monarch threatens to curse fetish people
The Ogoga of Ikere Ekiti, Oba Adejimi Adu, on Sunday condemned the practice of some of his subjects who go…
Councillor arrested for battering elder brother’s wife in Rivers
Okafor Ofiebor/ Port Harcourt Officers of River Police Command have arrested the leader of the Etche legislative assembly in the…
Edo jailbreak escapees send policemen threat messages – CP
Police officers of the Edo State Command have reportedly been receiving threat messages from escapees from the two correctional centres…
Trump finally acknowledges Biden won, no concession speech yet
U.S. President Donald Trump is gradually embracing reality about his 3 November election thrashing by Democrat Joe Biden.
2023: Nigeria will be in pieces, says Buhari’s critic, Buba Galadima
Prominent political analyst, member of the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Congress, and one-time ally of President Muhammadu…
Gunmen massacre 34 people inside night bus
Gunmen massacred no fewer than 34 people in an attack on a bus on Saturday night in the Benishangul-Gumuz region,…
Court orders Okowa, UBEC to account for education funds
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has won the latest round in the legal battle to compel Governor Ifeanyi Okowa…
Olumba sues for inter-religious harmony
The founder of the Brotherhood of Star and Cross, Olumba Olumba Obu, has called for inter-religious harmony and love to…
Oyo lawmaker mourns Oyo APC leader Pa Samuel Ojebode
Sen. Teslim Folarin(APC-Oyo) has expressed sorrow over the death of Pa Samuel Ojebode, a renowned ‘awoist’ and leader of All…
Federal lawmakers seek more funding for Nigerian Army
Some members of the National Assembly, notably Abdulrazaq Namdas and Sen. Ali Ndume have in recent separate remarks lamented on…
Hamilton ties with Schumacher, wins seventh F1 Championship
Lewis Hamilton wrote his name in the history books today by joining Michael Schumacher as a seven-time F1 world champion.
Indian actor, Soumitra Chatterjee dies of COVID-19
Indian veteran actor and star of Bengali cinema Soumitra Chatterjee died on Sunday, officials said.
Gunmen abduct lecturer, 2 kids in Zaria
Gunmen abducted a lecturer and two children of a member of staff of the Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic Zaria, Kaduna State,…