Year: 2020
Count us out of demolition of Monkey Village – Lagos Taskforce
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) has denounced claims that its officers were responsible for demolition…
Buhari’s 2021 Budget Speech
President Muhammadu Buhari's speech at the signing of the 2021 Appropriation Bill and the 2020 Finance Bill into law on…
Buhari lauds Niger’s President Issoufou on peaceful elections
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday showered praises on the outgoing President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou and the citizens of…
Biden taps another Nigerian-American Osaremen Okolo as advisor
U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden, has named another Nigerian-American, Osaremen Okolo as an advisor on COVID-19
Buhari mourns Major Gen. Cyril Iweze
President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with the Iweze family of Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, the Nigerian Army,…
I, CIA agent? I will pursue my women accusers to hell!- Soyinka
Professor Wole Soyinka, the Nobel Laureate, vows to pursue two women writers, Caroline Davis and Juliana Saphr, who accused him…
Ghana’s governing party welcomes opposition’s challenge of election results in court
Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) said, on Thursday, that the decision by the opposition leader and former President John…
Diri signs N329.29bn 2021 budget into law
Gov. Douye Diri, of Bayelsa, has assented to the 2021 state Appropriation Bill of N329.29 billion passed into law by…
Governor Abiodun signs N338.6bn budget into law
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state has signed into law the N338.6 billion 2021 appropriation bill, tagged "Budget of Recovery…
Welcome 2021! Good riddance to 2020
New Zealand and Australia have already welcome the New Year 2021, setting their backs on the pandemic wracked 2020
N534m judgment debt: 147 ex-militants drag Amnesty boss, Miland Dikio, to court
By Nathan Nwakamma A group of former Niger Delta ex-militants on Thursday filed contempt suit against the Coordinator of the…
Lawan’s 2021 New Year Message [Full Text]
I felicitate with all Nigerians in this festive season and wish them joy and prosperity in 2021.
250 Navy retirees evicted from homes after 35 years of service
No fewer than 250 retirees of the Nigerian Navy residing at the Federal Government owned 28 blocks of flats located…
161 firms shortlisted in final bid for marginal oil fields
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) said 161 companies have been shortlisted to advance to the final stage of the…
Bauchi governor laments high poverty level
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state, on Thursday, expressed concern over the high level of poverty among residents of the…
Nigerian troops kill 2, 403 criminals, rescue 864 kidnapped victims in 10 months – DHQ
By Johnson Eyiangho Nigeria’s Defence headquarters on Thursday gave a comprehensive update on achievements of troops participating in the various…
Crossover service: We are ready to enforce 12am curfew – Lagos CP
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu has said the police command is ready to enforce the 12am curfew imposed…
Lagos churches reset crossover services to avoid COVID-19 curbs
Lagos churches have adjusted the time for crossover services, following a 12midnight-4am curfew announced by the Federal Government.
Nigeria’s power sector and push for brighter days
The power sector is a critical aspect of the economy, and getting it right will help transform Nigeria into an…
Oluwo of Iwo invites ‘thugs’ in his domain for wining and dining
Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwo land is dining and wining today with the neglected youths in his…
American firm completes takeover of English club Burnley FC
ALK Capital, an American investment group has completed the takeover of English Premier League club, Burnley FC, taking 84 percent…
Gov. Bala decries high level of poverty in Bauchi
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state, on Thursday, expressed concern over the high level of poverty among residents of the…
Rotimi and Vanessa Mdee are engaged
Nigerian-American actor, singer, and model Rotimi Akinosho has proposed to his Tanzanian girlfriend, Vanessa Mdee.
Chinese COVID-19 vaccines free to all its citizens: Official
China will provide free COVID-19 vaccines to all its citizens, said Zeng Yixin, Deputy Head of the National Health Commission…
Atiku to Nigerians: Let us unite to confront common enemies
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to unite to confront the common enemies bedevilling all, such as the…
President Buhari signs N13.58trn 2021 Budget
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday signed the 2021 Appropriation Bill of N13,588,027,886,175 into law.
Archbishop Kaigama tells corrupt leaders to repent
Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, has advised corrupt Nigerian leaders and government officials to take advantage…
Lawmaker provides free medical services to constituents
No fewer than 3,000 patients in Guyuk Local Government Area have benefited from a free medical outreach organised by Sen.…
NDLEA nabs 61 suspected drug traffickers in Niger
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Niger Command, arrested 61 suspected drug traffickers in different parts of the state…
2023: Aderonke ‘Dairo, first female candidate to declare Oyo assembly race under APC
Dr. Aderonke ‘Dairo, a seasoned health professional and advocate, Psychologist, and Social justice crusader has declared her intention to enter…