Year: 2020
Lagos, FCT Abuja lead COVID-19 cases, death toll adjusted
Lagos and the Federal capital of Abuja topped the leaderboard for the new 223 cases of COVID-19 reported for Nigeria…
LASG announces closure of roads for Lagos-Ibadan rail project
By Aisha Cole Lagos State Government has announced plans to close down Adejobi Street, Agege, Adegbola Level Crossing and Works…
MultiChoice Talent Factory, CBS Justice announce true crime Masterclass Series
The MultiChoice Talent Factory has announced its first partnership with the thematic TV channel CBS Justice, owned by AMC Networks…
U.S. elects record 106 women Reps — projections
Harrison Arubu No fewer than 106 women will serve in the 117th U.S. House of Representatives beginning on Jan. 3,…
University lifts suspension imposed on 2 students over Facebook posts
Human rights activists excited at the lifting of the suspension Okafor Ofiebor /Port Harcourt The management of Ignatius Ajuru University…
Lagos discovers COVID-19 cases in another school
Prof Akin Abayomi, the Commissioner for Health in Lagos state, said new COVID-19 cases have been discovered in another secondary…
Gov. AbdulRazaq seeks better Police welfare
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq has called for a stronger and more viable policing system that prioritises the welfare of…
Obaseki not responsible for my emergence as Edo Speaker – Onobun
By Jethro Ibileke Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Mr. Marcus Onobun, has debunked insinuations that the state Governor,…
Lagos tank farm fire: There’s no cause for alarm – NOSDRA DG
The National Oil Spill Detection Response Agency (NOSDRA) has assured the general public that all about the tank farm which…
Ali Kwara legendary hunter, nemesis of bandits dies, Buhari mourns
Ali Kwara, legendary hunter, vigilante leader, crime fighter, and nemesis of bandits and kidnappers, is dead.
Lagos govt urges residents to remain peaceful
Lagos State Government has urged residents of the state to remain peaceful and shun any act that may threaten peace.
IGR: NRC generates N1.4bn – NRC boss
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Friday said its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) as at Sept. 30 stood at N1.4billion…
Wike asks secession agitators to join campaign for restructuring
*Rivers Govt. donates N500 million on to support the Anglican Church education development and mission fund. Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers…
Twitter bans Trump’s former adviser, Steve Bannon
Steve Bannon, a former Chief Strategist to President Donald Trump, has been banned from Twitter for suggesting that Dr Anthony…
Delta Govt links mysterious deaths in 2 communities to yellow fever
By Okafor Ofiebor Delta Commissioner for Health, Dr Mordi Ononye, has said tests conducted to ascertain the cause of mysterious…
Buhari, Zulum discuss political solutions to Boko Haram
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum on Friday updated President Muhammadu Buhari on security development in the state and advocated for…
Fayemi approves 121 board, SSAs, SAs appointments
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has approved 121 new appointments into boards of agencies and commissions in the state.…
20th National Sports Festival to hold from Dec 3
The National Council on Sports has recommended Dec. 3 to Dec. 18 for hosting of National Sports Festival tagged “Edo…
Buhari greets veteran journalist Umaru Dembo at 77
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday congratulated veteran journalist, Alhaji Umaru Dembo on his 77th birthday.
Nigerian Govt launches VASA report to stop child mortality
The Federal Ministry of Health on Friday launched the report of the 2019 Verbal and Social Autopsy (VASA) study in…
2019 General Elections: INEC releases report
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday in Abuja made a virtual and public presentation of its 'Report of…
55 NSCDC officers graduate in indigenous language courses
No fewer than 55 officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Enugu State Command, have graduated from…
EU sanctions Lukashenko, son over Belarus protests
European Union on Friday, slapped sanctions on Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, along his son and 14 other officials, for repression…
Ex-BBNaija housemate, Trikytee bags govt appointment
Congratulations are in order for reality tv star and Big Brother Naija former housemate Trikytee, as he has just been…
I hate taking pictures – Banky W
Nigerian singer-songwriter Olubankole Wellington, known on stage as Banky W, has new photos on his timeline, even though it isn't…
WTO postpones indefinitely meeting to pick new DG
The World Trade Organisation has postponed a meeting where members are expected to pick a new Director-General after the United…
Davido releases date for ‘A Better Time’
DMW label boss and multi award winning Nigerian super star singer Davido, has finally dropped the release date for his…
Chike premieres new track ‘Wahala Dey’
Chike-Ezekpeazu Osebuka, Nigerian songwriter and singer popularly known by his stage name Chike, comes through with his latest track dubbed…
Actress Osas Ighodaro loses mum
Multiple award winning Nigerian actress, television presenter and brand influencer Osariemen Martha Elizabeth Ighodaro, known as Osas Ighodaro, has lost…
Lasisi Elenu, out with episode 7 of ‘Mama and Papa Godspower’
Content creator and Popular Nigerian comedian Lasisi Elenu, has released the much anticipated episode 7 of his 'Mama and Papa…