Year: 2020
In one week, COVID-19 kills 20 Nigerian doctors infected by their patients
No fewer than 20 Nigerian medical doctors died within a week from COVID-19 because infected patients did not disclose their…
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases plummet, but more trouble for Lagos
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases dropped drastically for the first time in four days on Friday, but infections in Lagos has continued…
NMA raises alarm as COVID-19 kills 20 doctors in one week
The Nigerian Medical Association on Friday raised alarm that the second wave of COVID-19 has been merciless on medical…
I won’t owe any worker or pensioner, says Uzodimma
Governor Hope Uzodimma has said that he will not owe any worker or pensioner in Imo state during his tenure…
Christmas: Ex-Oyo SSG sues for peace, love, unity
Alhaji Sharafadeen Alli, a former Secretary to the Oyo State Government, has urged Christians across the country to see the…
Mercy Johnson-Okojie, family in Christmas photo shoot
Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie certainly chose the right way to celebrate Christmas on Friday, as she embarked on a photo…
Zamfara governor signs N142.7bn 2021 budget
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has signed the state’s 2021 budget of more than N142.7 billion into law, pledging to…
Lagos Airport Ag Head of Business dead
The Management of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, (BASL), operator of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, Terminal 2 (MMA2), has announced…
COVID-19: Africa’s confirmed cases near 2.6m mark
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Friday said the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in…
Embrace joy of Christmas, PFN tells Nigerians
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called on all Nigerians to embrace the joy of Christmas, and keep hope…
Large crowd at Kwankwaso dad’s burial [Photos]
The remains of Alhaji Musa Saleh-Kwankwaso, the father of former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa-Kwankwaso have been buried in Kano.
Obasa urges Christians to show love to neighbours
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has urged Christians across Nigeria to celebrate…
Christmas Day tragedy: Passengers roasted in Kwara road crash
By Olubukola Aiyedogbon Nine person were burnt beyond recognition in an accident involving two vehicles along Idofian-Ilorin road, Kwara State…
Nashville bombing update: Police release photo of exploded vehicle
The police in Nashville, Tennessee, United States have released the photo of the vehicle that exploded Downtown Friday morning, causing…
MOSOP calls for unity amongst Ogoni’s, Nigerians
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has called on Nigerians to be united and allow love…
COVID-19: FG orders universities to suspend academic activities
For university students, hope of return to classrooms following the suspension of over eight weeks’ strike by university lecturers earlier…
Lagos police bust three robbery suspects terrorising Ikeja, others
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three robbery suspects terrorising Ikeja area of the State.
Commissioner lauds Kwara women’s dedication, perseverance
The Kwara Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Deborah Aremu, has commended women in the state for their…
Buhari condoles Kwankwaso over father’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with former Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Rabi’u Kwankwaso, over the death of his father,…
Late Gen. Domkat Bali’s kinsmen warn military over burial arrangement
Hope of a seamless funeral rites for Nigeria’s former Defence Minister, General Domkat Bali, who died on 5 December 2020,…
Northern governors mourn Sheikh Lemu
The Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed sadness over the demise of Sheikh Ahmed Lemu, who died at the age…
Ogun CAN calls for prayer for Nigeria
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ogun chapter, on Friday, urged Nigerians to pray over the challenges currently confronting the…
Tambuwal calls for strict COVID-19 protocols adherence
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has felicitated with Nigerians on the occasion of Christmas celebration and urged everyone to…
Buhari congratulates Ganduje at 71
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State on the occasion of his 71st birthday.
Christmas: Buratai worships with troops in Yobe
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Friday, attended Christmas church service with troops of Operation Lafiya…
Fintiri shocked over Garkida community attack
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has expressed concern and shock about a confirmed attack on Garkida town in Gombi Local Government Area…
Air chief pledges support for troops
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar has pledged to provide all the necessary support for Air officers…
Troops foil travelers’ attack, eliminate bandits in Benue, Plateau, Taraba
The Defence Headquarters said the troops of Operation Whirl Stroke foiled an attack on passengers travelling from Bayelsa to Jos…
Fire guts HAK Air building in Ikeja
The HAK Air building at Sowemimo street, GRA Ikeja, Lagos was engulfed by fire in the early hours of Friday
Ethiopian National Election to hold June 2021
Ethiopia will hold a parliamentary election on June 5, 2021, the National Electoral Board said on Friday.