Year: 2020
Yuletide: FRSC deploys 1,635 personnel in Kano
The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC) Command in Kano State has deployed 1,635 personnel to ensure hitch-free yuletide in the state.
Philippines, Japan ban flights from Britain
The Philippines and Japan on Wednesday joined a growing list of countries banning flights from Britain amid global concerns over…
Ex-justice minister’s wife sentenced to 4-year jail term
Former Justice Minister Cho Kuk’s wife was sentenced by a Seoul court on Wednesday to a four-year jail term for…
Immigration rescues 3-week-old baby in Calabar
By George Odok The Marine Patrol team of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Cross River has rescued a three-week…
Public Notice: Ministry of Justice needs information on these men (Photos)
The Honourable Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice, Ekiti State is seeking public assistance in identifying these Staff of Atlas Initiative…
Lionel Messi overtakes great Pele
Lionel Messi scored his 644th goal on Tuesday to surpass the great Pele as the all-time record scorer for a…
COVID-19 out of control in France like UK
The COVID-19 pandemic is not under control in France, Karine Lacombe, head of the infectious diseases unit at Paris’ Saint-Antoine…
Don Jazzy congratulates Jude Okoye
Don Jazzy, a popular Nigerian record producer, has congratulated Jude Okoye over his latest acquisition.
Updated: ASUU suspends nine-month old strike
ASUU suspends 10-month strike effective from Thursday, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, the union's president declares.
Uganda police detain human rights lawyer Nicholas Opiyo
Uganda police said they have detained Nicholas Opiyo, a prominent Ugandan human rights lawyer and government critic over money laundering…
Refinery rehabilitation exercise underway – Minister
Mr Timipre Sylva, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, said that the refinery rehabilitation exercise would be completed soon.
Netanyahu blamed for Isreal’s government collapse
Over 40 per cent of Israelis blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the leader of the Likud party, for the necessity…
Linda Ikeji to begin talk show
Ex-model, foremost blogger and media girl, Linda Ikeji is set to begin her talk show, Linda Ikeji Conversations.
Sam Nda-Isaiah (1962 – 2020) by Reuben Abati
By Reuben Abati Sam Nda-Isaiah, our friend and colleague who died the other day, aged 58, will certainly be remembered…
DSS uncovers plans to bomb churches, mosques, others
The Department of State Services (DSS) has alerted Nigerians about plans by some criminal elements to carry out violent attacks…
Ekiti PDP faction disowns Fayose, backs Makinde’s leadership
A faction of the Ekiti State chapter of the PDP loyal to Senator Biodun Olujimi has once thrown its weight…
Nollywood actress Abiola Adebayo celebrates
God I’m extremely grateful for everything you’ve done and those things you’re yet to do, which of your goodness can…
Facts on Incoming First Female Fidelity Bank MD, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe
As Mr Nnamdi Okonkwo’s tenure expires on 31 December 2020, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe takes over as first female Fidelity Bank Managing…
BBNaija Ka3na, hubby celebrate 5th wedding anniversary
Reality TV star Kate Jones, aka Ka3na and her hubby on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, celebrated their 5th wedding anniversary.
UN Security Council withdraws 6,000 troops from Sudan
The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution that will end the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Sudan’s Darfur…
COVID-19: Japanese agency supports NCDC
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has provided additional capacity development support to laboratories of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control…
Zamfara Emir seeks reduction in housing deficit
The Emir of Talata-Mafara, Alhaji Bello Muhammad-Barmo has urged the Zamfara government to reduce the housing deficit facing Talata-Mafara town.
COVID-19: Tunisia extends curfew
The Tunisian government announced on Tuesday that the nationwide curfew in the country had been extended to Jan. 15, 2021,…
Nigerians to shun luxury items in 2021: CBN report
Most Nigerian consumers are not likely to purchase expensive or luxury items in 2021., according to CBN Consumer Expectations Survey…
Trump rejects $900b COVID-19 stimulus bill, states reasons [Video]
Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected the $892 billion COVID-19 stimulus bill passed by Congress on Monday, saying it…
Britain, France reach deal to reopen border
By Xinhua/NAN Britain and France have reached a deal to reopen their border to haulers and some passengers from Wednesday,…
One dies, 3 wounded as rice smugglers battle Customs officers
One person was shot dead and three customs officers were also wounded as they confronted rice smugglers at Kikelomo Area…
Trump pardons allies like Father Christmas
Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump granted full pardon on Tuesday to 15 people, including George Papadopoulos, a former campaign aide.
Nigeria posts second highest COVID-19 cases; more woes for Abuja, Lagos
Nigeria posted second highest COVID-19 cases on Tuesday with the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja and Lagos recording more than…
COVID-19 cases in Nigeria ring 999, explosion in Abuja
COVID-19 cases reported in Nigeria on Tuesday totalled 999, the emergency number being used in many countries.