Year: 2020
43 years after, Seychelles’ opposition candidate wins presidency
The Seychelles elected an opposition candidate as president for the first time since 1977, authorities announced on Sunday, and winner…
AIG seeks collaboration in restoring peace, security
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 5, AIG Sholla David, has sued for collaboration from residents…
Post-COVID-19: ECOWAS Court to uphold virtual sessions
The ECOWAS Court of Justice says it is not going back on holding virtual sessions, judgments and court processes, especially…
Charles Awurum: Nigerian Youths are their own problem
Nollywood actor and comedian Charles Awurum says the youths are their own problem following unrest nationwide rising from the #EndSARS…
#EndSARS: Umahi reiterates Nigerians’ safety in Igboland
The Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum and Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has assured Nigerians from other ethnic groups…
I joined the 1978 ”Ali must go” protest – Femi Otedola
Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola has commiserated with Nigerians who lost a dear one during the #EndSARS protests and the…
Fintiri imposes 24-hour curfew in Adamawa
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has imposed a 24-hour curfew throughout the state, citing a breakdown of law and order…
Why I quit smoking – Femi Kuti
The eldest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and Nigerian musician, Femi Anikulapo Kuti on Sunday explained to a Twitter…
Military apprehends 123 palliative looters in Jos
The Special Military Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has arrested 123 suspects for vandalising and looting items from private…
Hungry citizens raid Adamawa COVID-19 palliatives store [Videos]
Residents of Adamawa have raided the warehouse where Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri kept COVID-19 palliatives.
Lagos mayhem: Southwest governors, Gbajabiamila, ministers visit Sanwo-Olu (Video)
By Kazeem Ugbodaga Southwest governors and some ministers on Sunday visited Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on a condolence visit and to…
ASUU reacts to Gov. Umahi’s move in Ebonyi
The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU), Ebonyi State University Chapter, has urged the State government to prioritise University Education…
#EndSARS: Kwara assures residents of adequate protection
Kwara State government on Sunday assured residents of protection of their lives and property, following the vandalism that was unleashed…
Reports: Abducted Colonel Onifade killed after ransom collected
An army colonel, S.B Onifade, who was abducted along the dangerous Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, has been reportedly killed despite his abductors…
Osun Speaker condemns looting, assures investors of safety
Mr Timothy Owoeye, the Speaker of Osun House of Assembly, on Sunday condemned the widespread looting and vandalism of private…
#EndSARS violence: Pope Francis calls for urgent prayer for Nigeria
Pope Francis on Sunday called for urgent prayer for Nigeria to avert every form of violence.
Fake News: How Not to #EndSARS protest
Unarguably, fake news has resulted in stampeding the uninformed public to unpatriotic and destructive actions, especially as it happens in…
My dad is not Nigeria’s problem – Buhari’s daughter
Zahra Buhari-Indimi said her dad, President Muhamadu Buhari, is not Nigeria's problem but people who failed to play their part…
Ayade orders police carry out house-to-house search for loot
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River, stunned by the wild looting of government and private assets by angry residents, has…
#EndSARS: NGO condemns looting, arson at protests
The Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Advocacy (LEAD) Network, an NGO, says the destruction of public and private property by hoodlums pretending…
Cancer not a death sentence – Physician
Dr Okpako Okpikpi, Coordinator, National Cancer Control Programme, Federal Ministry of Health, says cancer is not a death sentence if…
NSCDC tells residents to obey curfew in Kaduna
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) Kaduna State Command has appealed to residents of the state to obey…
Fani-Kayode goes after Tinubu’s jugular over ‘Jagaban’ comment
Critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has attacked the National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for saying that…
Assault on Democracy, disappointing Presidential speech
Yoruba Ronu leadership forum has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech as disappointing and an assault to democracy.
Donald Duke reacts to looting, arson in Calabar
Former governor of Cross-river state, Donald Duke said the unrest in the state and across the country is symptomatic of…
Czech Police arrest man who attempted to disrupt #EndSARS protest (Video)
Police in the Czech Republic reportedly arrested a man who attempted to disrupt #EndSARS protesters on Sunday.
‘Manchester United do not need Van De Beek’
Summer signing Donny Van De Beek is not needed at Manchester United, according to club legend Patrice Evra.
‘Hoodlums’: The new title for hired thugs and unknown soldiers
With the mass action (EndSARS) against police brutality and essentially the regime, there is the emergence of a new epithet…
FCTA disburses N2.495bn to 6 area councils
Dr Ramatu Aliyu, the FCT Minister of State, said the Federal Capital Territory Administration has disbursed N2.495 billion to the…
New Yorkers jam polling stations to vote early [Photos]
New Yorkers disproved US President Trump's characterisation of the Big Apple as a 'ghost town', when they jammed polling places…