Year: 2020
France, Germany set for new COVID-19 lockdowns
A massive and more deadly second wave of coronavirus made French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on…
States to get $2m each to accomplish GIS — NGF
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Nigerian states able to capture at least 50 per cent of their property that have electricity connections in…
Pinnick lauds FIFA for $1 million COVID-19 palliative
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick has lauded FIFA for the $1 million gift as COVID-19 palliative.
Rashford nets hat-trick as United thump Leipzig
Marcus Rashford inspired Manchester United's demolition of RB Leipzig as the English club trounced the Germans 5-0.
#EndSARS: Police parade 56 alleged looters of Kogi properties
People who looted public and private properties in Lokoja the Kogi State capital under the guise of #EndSARS protests from…
U.S. COVID-19 cases surpass 9 million, fatalities over 230K
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the US has surpassed nine million, with daily records showing a surge in…
End police brutality in Nigeria, Kenya and USA – Lupita Nyong’o
Award-winning actress, Lupita Nyong'o has called for an end to police brutality in Nigeria, her home country Kenya and the…
A timely warning for Trump supporters by ‘Mr. Anonymous’ Miles Taylor
Miles Taylor, former chief of staff in the Department of Homeland Security has come out to claim a critical OP-ED…
Wike orders immediate employment of 5,000 youths in Rivers
Rivers State Executive Council has approved the employment of 5,000 youths into the State Civil Service.
Gov. Tambuwal swears in 3 new commissioners
Governor Aminu Tambuwal on Wednesday swore-in Mainasara Ahmad, Bashir Gorau and Maikudi Ahmed to serve as commissioners and members of…
Sanwo-Olu awards scholarship to children of policemen killed during #EndSARS violence
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has awarded scholarship to to children of policemen killed by hoodlums during #EndSARS violence in…
Wike outlaws already outlawed IPOB
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has signed an executive order to reinforce the ban on Indigenous Peoples Organization of Biafra…
Niger govt bans all forms of processions
Niger state government on Wednesday banned all forms of processions and protests in the state.
Chelsea demolish Krasnodar in Champions League
Chelsea have mauled FC Krasnodar 4-0 in the champions league match played on Wednesday away from home.
Eid-el-Maulud: Buhari calls for love, understanding
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud to reflect on the virtues of…
Fans react as Van de Beek starts for Manchester United
Dutch professional footballer, Donny Van de Beek is set to start for English Premier League club Manchester United against RB…
Bauchi govt to implement 4-year development plan
Bauchi State Government said it has designed a strategic development plan which will be fully implemented between 2021 and 2025,…
FEC approves N4.5bn for roads, printing exams materials
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N4.5billion for the printing of examination materials for the Basic Education Certification…
iRokoTV boss, Jason Njoku and wife contract COVID-19
CEO and co-founder of iRoko TV, Jason Njoku and his wife, Mary have tested positive for coronavirus.
Unions abort selection of University of Ibadan’s 13th VC
Protests by unions on Wednesday compelled the University of Ibadan to suspend the announcement of the 13th vice-chancellor.
PDP commends Buhari for backing Okonjo-Iweala
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for backing Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first female and African Director-General of…
PDP chairman Secondus gives Buhari rare applause over Okonjo-Iweala
Uche Secondus, chairman of the PDP has commended President Buhari for backing Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to emerge as the first…
Minister says power transmission hits 5,500 MW, Reps want DISCOs sanctioned
Nigeria’s installed power generation capacity has grown from 8,000mw to 13,000mw and evacuation from 4,500 to 5,500mw in the last…
Buhari, Danjuma meet, keep journalists guessing about agenda
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met behind closed doors with former Minister of Defence, retired Gen. T. Y. Danjuma, at…
Omo-Agege begs Niger-Delta militants to rethink attack
Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, on Wednesday, appealed to members of the Reformed Niger Delta Avengers (RNDA) to stop…
Hoodlums loot Kogi medical store, destroy equipment
Hoodlums have invaded Kogi Central Medical Store, looted and vandalised medical equipment and consumables worth billions of Naira.
New Song: Watch ‘Wonder’ visual by Dammy Krane
Nigerian singer, composer and performer Oyindamola Johnson Emmanuel, popularly known as Dammy Krane, comes through with his latest record entitled…
Ecobank Digital Series: Abike Dabiri-Erewa, others offer solutions to attract high diaspora remittance
By Daniels Ekugo With proper engagement, transparent exchange rate, and a pan African Bank such as Ecobank that has innovative…
#EndSARS: 4 Policemen dead, 11 Stations razed in Anambra
Anambra Police Command on Wednesday counted its losses after hoodlums took over the #EndSARS protests, killing no less than four…
21 Pupils get Stallion Group scholarship
Stallion Empowerment Initiative (SEI), a charity arm of Stallion Group, has awarded scholarships to 21 best-performing pupils for the 2019/2020…