Year: 2020
Fayose welcomes back Olisa Metuh from prison, blasts Justice Okon
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has welcomed back Olisa Metuh, ex-spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP from Kuje…
Plateau, Gombe, Abuja, Rivers report 6 COVID-19 deaths
Six persons died of COVID-19 complications in Nigeria on Thursday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) reported.
U.S. billionaire Burkle buys Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch at steep discount
Michael Jackson's former Neverland Ranch in California has sold to US billionaire Ron Burkle, reportedly at a steeply discounted price…
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PMNEWS greets its readers and advertisers for Christmas and New Year
Liverpool star Salah sparks controversy for celebrating Christmas
Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah sparked controversy on social media after he joined Christians to celebrate Christmas.
N344m ransom: FG wasn’t part of negotiations, says Garba Shehu
The Federal Government of Nigeria, on Thursday, distanced itself from the negotiation process that led to the release of the…
Bandits sneak into Kaduna market; kill 7
Armed bandits sneaked into the Galadimawa Market, in Giwa local government area of Kaduna State, killing two vigilantes, five others…
Nigeria sets up technical advisory team to tackle malnutrition
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Thursday set up an adhoc Technical Advisory Group to support the implementation of the…
Christmas: Police warn against use of fireworks
Police in Kano have warned against the sale and use of fireworks and knockouts in the state during the Christmas…
Just IN: Rabiu Kwankwaso loses father
Former Governor of Kano state Rabiu Kwankwaso lost his father, Alhaji Musa Saleh Kwankwaso, in the early hours of Friday…
2.1 million vote early in U.S. Senate runoff in Georgia
Nearly 2.1 million people have cast ballots in a U.S. Senate runoff election in Georgia that will determine whether Democrats…
Earthquake hits Philippines
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck Philippines’ Mindoro region, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said on Friday. The quake…
COVID-19 kills 66 Nigerians in 24 days, new cases top 1,000 again
Sixty-six Nigerians have died of COVID-19 complications since 1 December up till 24 December, according to the latest data from…
Nyesom Wike descends on APC
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers has launched new tirades against the ruling All Progressives Congress, saying it has failed Nigerians.
Nigeria sets new travel rules for UK, South Africa arrivals
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has announced new travel rules for passengers coming into Nigeria from South Africa…
Gov. Diri appoints Aproko as Special Assistant on Entertainment
Governor of Bayelsa State Douye Diri has appointed a Nigerian comedian known as Aproko as his Special Assistant on Entertainment.
Yuletide: Abiodun preaches moderation, thanksgiving
As Christians across the world celebrate Christmas, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has enjoined Nigerians to make moderation and thanksgiving…
Yuletide: Lagosians groan over increased food prices
Residents of Agbado-Oke-Odo in Lagos State, are groaning over increased food prices in the market as they prepare for Christmas.
Pope Francis marks Christmas Eve mass with 100 people
Pope Francis celebrated a low-key Christmas Eve Mass with just 100 participants in a rear section of St. Peter’s Basilica…
Budweiser sends beer to all goalkeepers Messi scored against
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Beer company Budweiser has celebrated Lionel Messi’s 644 goal achievement by sending out bottles of beer to…
Video: Yemi Alade drops “Deceive” featuring Rudeboy
Nigerian Afropop singer, songwriter, actress and activist Yemi Eberechi Alade, known professionally as Yemi Alade, releases the official video for…
Atiku urges Nigerians to rededicate to God
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday, urged Christians and all Nigerians to seize the opportunity of Christmas celebration to…
If we act in the spirit of Jesus, we shall defeat COVID-19 – Tinubu
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to let kindness reign as they celebrate the…
Christmas: Jonathan drops important message for Nigerians
Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has charged Nigerians to show love to one another as they celebrate Christmas on…
Listen to “Come & See” by Teni
Teniola Apata aka sugar mummy or Teni Makanaki, joins forces with producer P.Priime for her new single entitled “Come &…
Cristiano Ronaldo releases cute family photo
The world is celebrating Christmas and footballer legend, Cristiano Ronaldo is giving fans an inside look at his family celebrations
Ex-PDP spokesman Olisa Metuh released from Kuje Prison (Photos)
Olisa Metuh, a former spokesman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), was on Thursday released from Kuje prison.
Christmas: Makinde felicitates Christians, calls for more prayers
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has congratulated Christians in the state on the occasion of the 2020 Christmas, calling…
Buhari redeploys 9 Perm Secs
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the redeployment of nine Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service. Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, Head…
Shell to Rivers Govt: Why you can’t take over Kidney Island
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Shell Petroleum Development Company has described claim by the Rivers State Government that it has taken over…