Year: 2020
5 candidates drag Obaseki to election tribunal, bailiff can’t find him
Five political parties and their candidates, have dragged Godwin Obaseki, the re-elected governor of Edo state to the Tribunal, challenging…
Lawan charges FCC to ensure fairness, justice
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has urged the Federal Character Commission (FCC) to ensure equitable distribution of employment opportunities among all…
Desmond Elliot secures release of #EndSARS protesters
Hon. Desmond Elliot has secured the release of five arrested #EndSARS protesters who were detained at Area C Police station,…
Man United legend Paul Scholes now coach of Salford City
Salford City has appointed Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes as interim head coach after the League 2 club sacked its…
#ENDSARS: Davido issues statement on meeting with IGP Adamu
Multiple award winning Nigerian singer Davido, has released an official statement, to quell reports making the rounds that he denied…
Lagos Assembly passes Vote of Confidence on Speaker Obasa
Thirty-five members of Lagos House of Assembly present at the Plenary of Monday, October 12, 2020, have passed a vote…
#EndSARS: No protester killed in Lagos – LASG
The Lagos State Government on Monday said no #EndSARS protester was killed in Lagos as being reported.
Abiru seeks inclusion of persons with disabilities in governance process
The candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) for senatorial by-election in Lagos East, Tokunbo Abiru Monday said he would promote…
#EndSARS: Lagos Police identify officer killed in Surulere attack
The Lagos Police Command has identified its officer killed in the attack by suspected #EndSARS campaigners in Surulere area of…
Aisha Yesufu: 23 stunning facts about the “Hijab-wearing revolutionary”
By Nehru Odeh Aisha Yesufu, activist, microbiologist and businesswoman, has not only been at the forefront of the Bring…
Five return positive in recent Premier League coronavirus testing
In the recent Premier League coronavirus testing round, five have returned positive a slight decrease in the number recorded last…
#EndSARS: Wathoni laments unpleasant travel experience
Parenting blogger, reality star and mum of one Wathoni Anyansi, has weighed into the nation's current unrest, in protesting against…
#EndSARS: How sporadic shootings by police killed protester (Video)
A video has surfaced on social media of how a protester was shot in the aftermath of sporadic shootings by…
Gov Diri swears in 5 new commissioners, 25 special advisers
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, on Monday, swore in two new cabinet Commissioners, three non-Executive Commissioners of the state Local…
Sanwo-Olu orders release of #EndSARS protesters arrested in Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday said #EndSARS protesters arrested in Surulere and other areas of the state by…
Boris Johnson proposes shutting the pubs in new three-tiered lockdown
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson proposed a three- tiered system of fresh restrictions on parts of England on Monday to…
Gbajabiamila calls Lagos CP, demands release of arrested #EndSARS protesters in Surulere
Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has called the Lagos Police Commissioner, Hakeem Odumosu demanding release of #EndSARS protesters arrested…
Borno govt fumigates schools ahead of resumption
Borno Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Bello Ayuba, said his ministry had concluded the fumigation of public schools in the state…
Kamala Harris slams Supreme Court confirmation hearing as reckless
Sen. Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice presidential candidate has slammed as reckless the Senate Judiciary Committee's Supreme Court confirmation hearing…
COVID-19: Nigerians to anticipate second wave – PTF
Mr Boss Mustapha, Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said that Nigerians should anticipate a second wave of…
#EndSARS: Anthony Joshua speaks
Professional boxer, Anthony Joshua has commended Nigerian Youths for their resilience in demanding that the government disbands the Special Anti-Robbery…
#EndSARS protesters rebuff Sanwo-Olu, want Buhari to address them physically
#EndSARS protesters who blocked the Lekki Toll Plaza on Monday rebuffed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's plea to vacate the road, saying…
Botswana plans to host 2027 AFCON soccer finals
Botswana has announced its ambitions of hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) soccer finals, a high-ranking official of…
17 lives lost, 4 injured in Yobe auto accident
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Monday confirmed the death of 17 persons and injury of four others in…
COVID-19 infections in America top 8 million
COVID-19 infections in America have crossed the eight million milestone, as the pandemic, with its gross mismanagement becomes the biggest…
CDD scores INEC high on Ondo governorship election
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for their conduct in the…
#EndSARS: American rapper, Trey Songz blasts Buhari
American rapper and actor, Trey Songz in a recent tweet where he commented on one of President Muhammadu Buhari's tweet…
Strike: Senate president appeals to ASUU
President of Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Monday appealed to the striking members of Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU to…
Africa’s COVID-19 cases hit 1.5m — WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Office for Africa located in Brazzaville, Congo, says there are over 1.5 million confirmed…
How SARS officers almost killed my daughter – Ooni of Ife
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has supported Nigerian youths in their fight against the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad…