Year: 2020
Army: We didn’t fire live bullets at #EndSARS protesters
The Nigerian Army on Saturday denied using live ammunition on unarmed #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Tollgate on 20 October.
Aiteo gets quit notice from Bayelsa community
The Opu-Nembe community in Nembe-Bassambiri, Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa has issued a quit notice to Aiteo Eastern Exploration…
107 #EndSARS protesters released from prisons in Lagos
No fewer than 107 suspected $EndSARS protesters have been released from prisons in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
ASUU urges Edo govt to pay outstanding salaries
By Ruona Isikeh The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Ekpoma Chapter, has called on the…
Lagos’ rebuilding project and the Special Status question
Though the #EndSARS protest has come and gone, its calamitous effects on the country have continued to reverberate. The protest,…
Senate President Lawan launches free medical outreach
The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, on Saturday launched a free medical outreach in Yobe State.
Nollywood actress Lizzy Jay laments spending on boyfriends
Popular skit maker and upcoming Nollywood actress Adeyela Adebola, popularly known as 'Lizzy Jay' or 'Omo Ibadan' has said she…
Former Man United player Adnan Januzaj linked with surprise move to Southampton, Brighton
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Southampton and Brighton have been linked with a surprise move for Real Sociedad’s winger and former Manchester…
Aruna Quadri crashes out of ITTF World Cup
Nigerian Table Tennis champion, Quadri Aruna, has crashed out of the ITTF Men’s World Cup holding in China at the…
Trump so badly beaten, he rose again: Dr Immanuel [Video]
Doctor Stella Immanuel prophesies that the fight for Presidency is not over for incumbent American president Donald Trump.
Nigerian Army to Sanwo-Olu: We are not happy with you
Nigerian Army has told the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry on SARS that it is not happy with the Lagos…
Why Trump is afraid to leave the White House
Trump is staring at two threats that loom after he leaves the White House in January. One is financial, the…
#EndSARS: We have not been petitioned over shootings at Lekki – Army
By Moji Eniola The Nigerian Army has said that they have not received any formal petition over their alleged shooting…
AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli tests positive for coronavirus
AC Milan have confirmed that manager Stefano Pioli has tested positive for coronavirus.
Barcelona set to extend Ansu Fati’s contract amidst injury
Barcelona are said to be 'on track' to reach an agreement with Ansu Fati over a new and improved contract…
Masari, others pay tribute to Balarabe Musa
The Governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Bello Masari, on Saturday paid tribute to the family of the late former Governor…
Sultan tells Muslims to look for new moon from Sunday
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has requested Muslim Ummah to start to look for the new moon…
#EndSARS protests: Why we are not happy with Gov. Sanwo-Olu- Army
By Taiwo Okanlawon The Nigerian Army said on Saturday that it was not happy that the Governor of Lagos, Babajide…
Oba Ewuare tasks Obaseki on selfless service
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has urged Gov. Godwin Obaseki to be selfless in service as he continues…
Mali: Deputy UN chief seeks greater women, youths participation
UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, on Friday strongly advocated for the greater participation of women and youth in Mali’s ongoing…
Lekki shooting: We didn’t know about new curfew time – Nigerian Army
Official of the Nigerian Army, 81 Division, Lagos, are currently giving testimony before the Lagos State Panel of Inquiry stated…
Lagos bye-elections: APC welcomes new date
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State on Saturday welcomed the Dec. 5, rescheduled date for the postponed…
Buhari jettisons politics, sends team to wedding of Najib Tambuwal
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday scaled the political wall between the APC and PDP and honoured the invitation to the wedding…
Protesters call for removal of Thailand PM
Thousands of people protested in Bangkok on Saturday, calling for the immediate removal of Thailand’s Prime Minister, Prayuth Chan-ocha. Recently,…
Remains of ex-President Touré arrives Bamako
The remains of the former Malian president, Gen. Amadou Toumani Touré, arrived in Bamako on Saturday at 6 am local…
Nigerian Army not looking for DJ Switch
The Nigerian Army emphatically denied Saturday that it has mounted a manhunt for DJ Switch, who alleged soldiers killed between…
COVID-19 slashes crime rate in South Africa
The coronavirus and the COVID-19 disease it brings brought an unintended consequence in South Africa: the reduction in crime rate
Gov. Uzodimma meets new Imo House speaker Emeziem
The new speaker of the Imo House of Assembly, Paul Emeziem has been formally introduced to Governor Hope Uzodimma
Novo Nordisk offers free insulin to Nigerian kids living with diabetes
A multinational pharmaceutical company, Novo Nordisk, on Saturday offered to supply free insulin to children living with Diabetes Mellitus (DM)…
Photos: Large crowd welcomes Bukola Saraki to Ilorin
Former senate president, Bukola Saraki returns to Ilorin into the warm embrace of his supporters, 18 months after his party…