Year: 2020
Biden counters Trump: ‘Every vote must be counted’
Democratic presidential candidate, Joe Biden has countered President Donald Trump's comment that counting of votes should stop.
FCT beneficiaries of N30k artisans grants speak up
The N30, 000 one-time grant for artisans, under the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) is real and the disbursement of funds…
Residents of Benin to enjoy 24-hour electricity from Ossiomo IPP
By Jethro Ibileke Residential homes, offices and businesses within vicinity of Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, in Benin, Edo state, will soon…
Mild drama as Credentials Committee halts Lagos NUJ election
There was a mild drama on Thursday at the 2020 Triennial Delegates Conference and Elections of the Nigeria Union of…
Harry Kane scores 200th Spurs goal in win against Ludogorets
Harry Kane scored his 200th Tottenham goal as Spurs eased to a 3-1 victory over Ludogorets in the Europa League.
See photos from Toke Makinwa’s 36th birthday party
Toke Makinwa turned 36 recently, and she promised to hold a small get together with her family and friends, while…
Adekunle Gold releases video for new song “Okay”
Nigerian highlife singer, songwriter and graphic designer Adekunle Kosoko, known professionally as Adekunle Gold, serves the visuals for his hit…
Foden in, Greenwood out as Southgate names England squad for November internationals
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has been recalled to England's senior squad for this month’s international matches. England are to…
Ekiti APC reacts as court dismisses Sen. Ojudu’s case
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State on Thursday said it welcomed the judgment of the Federal High Court…
Video: 2Baba features Syemca on ‘Target You’
Nigerian musician, record producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Innocent Ujah Idibia, known by his stage name 2Baba, comes through with the…
Patoranking drops visual for ‘Yo Body’
Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, better known by his stage name Patoranking, has released the video for…
My son has ‘disappeared’ since he was arrested in 2011- Customs officer tells Edo Panel
By Jethro Ibileke An operative of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Isaac Edoh, on Thursday told the Edo State Judicial Panel…
INEC reveals plans for outstanding by-elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it would commence consultation with stakeholders by Nov. 10 to decide the new…
Black Friday: Jumia partners Standard Chartered, others to offer consumers exciting deals
E-commerce platform, Jumia Nigeria has partnered with Standard Chartered Bank, Samsung, and other brands for the 2020 Black Friday campaign,…
Lockdown sends David Guetta back to his teens
For French DJ and record producer David Guetta, the lockdown has been a welcome relief from a punishing, if stellar,…
U.S. Elections: Gani Adams sends message to Owolewa, Chukwuocha, others
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams, on Thursday congratulated the newly-elected Nigerian-Americans into U.S Congress, Esther Agbaje, Oye…
Our focus remains completion of priority projects – Fashola
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has said the ministry’s focus in the 2021 budget is the…
‘Congratulations to our Ekiti daughter’, Fayemi congratulates Esther Agbaje
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state has congratulated Nigerian-American, Esther Agbaje, for winning a seat at the Minnesota House of…
Buhari mourns ex-Nigerian Ambassador to Jordan, Iraq
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of Alhaji Haruna Ungogo, the country’s immediate past Ambassador to the…
PSC reacts to report inciting police against citizens
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has expressed concern over social media messages inciting police officers against the public. Mr Ikechukwu…
EFCC docks civil servant Abdulrauf for N1.1bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), on Thursday, arraigned the chairman of the Federal Civil Service Staff with Disabilities’…
Singer J’odie calls for prayers for son
Soulful singer, cartoonist, jewellery designer, J'odie, whose real name is Joy Odiete has called on her fans to join her…
Biden extends Nevada lead, chases Trump in Penn, Georgia
Joe Biden, the Democratic candidate in the U.S. presidential election has extended his lead in Nevada by over 11,000 votes…
Senate wants State House Clinic upgraded
The Senate, on Thursday, called for the upgrade of the State House Clinic to check medical tourism.
How ex-governor Jang diverted Plateau’s N2bn MSME fund in 5 days – Banker
The trial of former Plateau State governor, Senator Jonah David Jang and a former cashier in the Office of the…
Nigeria targets $6 billion revenue from blockchain technology
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says Nigeria plans to generate over six billion dollars through blockchain technology by…
#EndSARS: Tell police to release my husband’s corpse, woman begs panel
Mrs. Chidimma Edozieuno, a petitioner to the Anambra Judicial Panel of Inquiry on police brutality has called for the release…
How Inspector Benjamin Peters murdered my sister – Chinenye Igwetu tells Panel
By Edith Nwapi A lady, Chinenye Igwetu, on Thursday in Abuja appeared before the Panel of Inquiry into extrajudicial killings…
I am yet to acquire new vehicles with government’s money as Governor – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday gave reason why he is yet to acquire any new vehicle for…
Kaduna lost 124 children to malnutrition in 9 months – Official
No fewer than 124 children have died of malnutrition in Kaduna State between January and September with 15,329 cured of…