Year: 2020
Sanwo-Olu to begin Epe/Ibeju-Lekki expressway reconstruction Nov. 1
The Lagos State Government says arrangements are concluded to begin the reconstruction of the Epe/Ibeju-Lekki expressway on Nov. 1.
800,000 babies die of poor breastfeeding globally
The Commissioner for Health in Ekiti, Dr Oyebanji Filani, says no fewer than 800,000 babies die of poor breastfeeding yearly…
Feeding #EndSARS protesters genesis of violence – Lagos lawmaker
A Lagos state lawmaker, Hon. Olusegun Akande representing Ojo 1 on Thursday during plenary said #EndSARS protests were hijacked because…
Buhari salutes nonagenarian Afe Babalola
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm felicitations to legal luminary Aare Afe Babalola, on his 91st birthday tomorrow.
7.76 million Americans still dependent on dole, few days to election
Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March. However, the number relying on dole stands…
Hold ‘Hitler’ Wike responsible if anything happens to IPOB members – Nnamdi Kanu
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has told Nigerians to hold Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike…
FG announces 2-day total closure of Third Mainland Bridge
The Federal Government on Thursday announced a two-day total closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State for a…
Eid-el-Maulud: Northern Governors sue for tolerance, love
The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has called for tolerance and love among Nigerians as Muslims the world over mark the…
Looting: FCTA to tackle youths’ restiveness – Minister
The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has stated that the administration was taking steps to tackle youth restiveness.
Trump wrong for blocking Okonjo-Iweala at WTO: Fani-Kayode
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, said American president, Donald Trump has made a mistake by blocking Nigeria's candidate Ngozi…
Nigeria’s Auditor-General retires
The Auditor-General of the Federation (AuGF), Mr Anthony Ayine, has retired from service.
Egyptian El Kashashy set to takeover Burnley for £200m
Burnley are on the verge of being taken over in a deal worth around £200m by Egyptian businessman Mohamed El…
Biden ahead of Trump in polls, pollsters vouch accuracy
American opinion pollsters say there are good reasons to trust this year’s polls more than those of 2016. Read their…
“Be happy, it drives people crazy” – BBNaija Vee
BBNaija season 5 finalist, Victoria Adeyele fondly called “Vee” in a post on Instagram has asked her fans to choose…
We’ll never take you for granted – Obasa tells Lagosians
The Lagos State House of Assembly will never shirk in its responsibly to bring government closer to the people of…
Saudi Arabia open for Umrah from next week
Saudi Arabia will open the Umrah pilgrimage to Mecca for Muslims from other countries from Nov. 1, Saudi media reported…
Residents groan as Wike bans tricycles on major roads
Some residents of Rivers State mostly affected by the ban on tricycles on selected major roads by Governor Nyesom Wike…
Toke Makinwa shares COVID-19 experience
Media girl, Toke Makinwa on Thursday 29th Oct 2020 revealed that she has tested positive for COVID-19.
N75 Nigeria Youth Investment Fund: Those who can apply, who cannot
Here is a checklist to determine whether you are eligible, to take advantage of the N75 billion Nigeria Youth Investment…
Toke Makinwa tests positive for coronavirus
Nigerian media personality, television host, vlogger, and author, Toke Makinwa has tested positive for the novel-coronavirus also known as COVID-19.
Eid-el-Maulud: Muslims urged to preach peace
Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has congratulated Muslims across the world as they celebrate Eid-el-Maulud, urging all to embrace peace.
Religious group wants youths to embrace dialogue
The Congress of Northern Nigeria Christians has called on youths to embrace dialogue and shun violence whenever they are airing…
Police recover additional tractors looted in Adamawa
Police in Adamawa said on Thursday in Yola that they have recovered additional 30 tractors, 107 bags of fertilisers, 28…
Knife attacker kills 3 in French church
An unknown Knife attacker has murdered at least three people and injured several others at a church in Nice, France.
Jumia’s Black Friday to close revenue gap created by the COVID-19 lockdown
Jumia Nigeria, has announced that its 2020 Black Friday campaign will close the revenue gap created by the COVID-19 lockdown…
Eid-el-Maulud: JNI tells Muslims to shun negative actions
Alhaji Usman Bello, the Chairman, Jamatul Nasril Islam (JNI) in Kogi, has urged Muslims to refrain from all actions that…
Enugu Health ministry mourns late commissioner
The management and staff of Enugu State Ministry of Health on Thursday mourned the former Commissioner for Health in the…
#EndSARS: NAICOM to ensure prompt settlement by insurers
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) says it will take a keen interest in handling claims complaints of adequately insured policyholders…
Nasarawa governor to prioritise Technical Education
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State says he will give top priority to technical education because of its importance in…
Warehouse looting caused by #EndSARS protests, not poverty – Femi Adesina
Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity said that the vandalisation, looting of COVID-19 palliatives…