Year: 2020
JUST IN: NNPC almost out of red zone, cuts losses by 99.7%
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has released its 2019 Audited Financial Statement with a 99.7% reduction in its loss…
#EndSARS: FG not ready to respect Nigerians’ rights – Falana
Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has claimed there are no signs that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration is ready…
Ace comedian Okey Bakassi loses brother-in-law
Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule professionally known as Okey Bakassi has lost his brother-in-law Tony.
Sports Ministry set for return of contact sports
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development is set for the resumption of all contacts sports in Nigeria, with a…
#EndSARS: Nigerians frustrated for too long – WurlD
Afro-soul singer and songwriter, Sodiq Onifade popularly known as WurlD has said the peaceful #EndSARS protest by Nigerian youths was…
How E-waste can create job opportunities -DG NESREA
Prof. Aliyu Jauro, Director-General, National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), on Wednesday said that E-waste business would create…
Buhari congratulates Emir of Bauchi, Adamu at 50
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the people and government of Bauchi State, particularly the Emirate Council, in celebrating the golden…
60 Russians coming to audit Ajaokuta Steel Mill
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, said a 60- man team from Russia will soon arrive…
NCC moves to formulate policies on 5G
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) says it is working vigorously with multi-sector stakeholders to formulate policies for the 5th generation…
4 arrested for stealing 400 mattresses meant for IDPs
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Niger, has arrested four suspects for allegedly buying 400 mattresses meant…
#EndSARS: businesses have suffered – Sanwo-Olu laments
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has again appealed to Nigerian youths protesting against police brutality to remain calm.
Buhari’s govt commended by World Bank for removing petrol subsidy
Mr David Malpass, President of the World Bank Group, has commended the Muhammadu Buhari Government for removing subsidies on petroleum…
Coronavirus cases plunge in Lagos, but infections still above 100
Coronavirus cases in Lagos fell on Wednesday, but infections in the state are still something to worry about.
COVID-19: Macron slams curfew on Paris, 8 other cities
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a nightly curfew on Paris and eight other cities, to tackle a surging second…
Pastor Adeboye issues double endorsement for #EndSARS, #EndSWAT protests
The #EndSARS, #EndSWAT protests earned a double endorsement Wednesday night from Pastor Enoch Adeboye and his Redeemed Christian Church of…
Ecobank rewards Xpress Point Agents
Ecobank Nigeria has rewarded its Agency Banking partners, also known as Xpress Point Agents across the six geo-political zones of…
Twitter CEO Jack joins #EndSARS movement
Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and CEO of Twitter Inc, has joined Nigerian youths in their pursuit to end alleged police…
Trump’s son Barron tests positive for COVID-19
Barron Trump, the 14 year old son of Melania Trump and US President Donald Trump, was also hit by COVID-19.
I’ll offer qualitative representation to the people of Lagos-East – Abiru
Tokunbo Abiru, the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Lagos-East Senatorial by-election, slated for October 31, 2020, has…
Nollywood star Dakore Akande turns 42
Dakore Egbuson-Akande , Africa Movie Academy Awards winner, Nigerian actress, Performing Artist and Multi-Brand Ambassador Dakore clocked 42 today.
Ganduje welcomes SWAT, commends Buhari
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje on Wednesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari and Inspector-General M.A. Adamu over the introduction of the Special Weapons…
Chioma Akpotha, Omoni Oboli, Timi Dakolo join #ENDSARS protest
Nollywood actors Ufuoma McDermott, Omoni Oboli, Chioma Akpotha, Nigerian musician Timi Dakolo and media personality Nedu, have joined their voices…
#EndSARS: Things will fall apart, Fani-Kayode says
Former aviation minister Femi Fani-Kayode on Wednesday, aired his opinion on the recent #EndSARS protest, saying that if not properly…
3 children of police inspectors drown in Akwa-Ibom
Akwa Ibom Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the drowning of three children of police officers in a pool of water…
El-Rufai lauds Emir of Zazzau’s unity efforts
Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Wednesday, applauded the new Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmad Bamalli for his bridge-building efforts, following his…
Lagos police arrest six hoodlums over Ebutte Meta attack
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six of the hoodlums who attacked innocent Lagosians and damaged some vehicles along…
Pro-SARS northern youths rally support for Police
A coalition of Northern youths and student leaders from Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to…
Oyetola approves N122m death benefits for retirees
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has approved N121,972,693.10 as death benefits for retirees.
Dice Ailes leads #EndSARS protest in Canada
Nigerian-born singer, Shasha Damilola Alesh better known by his stage name Dice Ailes, led a group of Nigerians in Canada…
Adeboye breaks silence on #EndSARS protest
General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has broken his silence on the ongoing #EndSARS protests…