Year: 2020
Nigeria at 60: An endowed nation just clutching at straws
By Olabode Opeseitan In the Chinese culture, 60 years is a big deal. It is regarded as the beginning of…
Nigeria @ 60: A Nation in Dependence
By Preye Campbell The above title is inspired by a book I read in 2017. Titled In Dependence, Sarah Ladipo…
Joe Biden breaks fundraising record
US Democrats presidential candidate Joe Biden broke fundraising records coming out of Tuesday’s acrimonious debate with Donald Trump.
ASUU insists on adoption of UTAS to end strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called for the adoption of
Nigeria@60: Buratai sends message to Biafra, Oodua Republic agitators, others
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has described those advocating for the division of the…
Newlywed BP vice president hanged himself at his £2million home
The vice president of British Petroleum Nick Spencer hanged himself at his £2million home. He killed himself a week after…
Trump-Biden: Not a Debate but a Disgrace
First things first. That wasn’t a debate — it was a national disgrace, and a debacle. It was a humiliation…
Nigeria@60: Energy industry hasn’t realised its promise — But it’s getting closer
By NJ Ayuk On Oct. 1, 1960, everything seemed possible for Nigeria: After nearly 80 years of colonialism under Great…
Nigeria at 60: Our daily path won’t be lined with rose petals, sweet fragrance – Tinubu
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Thursday said he would be selling Nigerians falsehood…
Desperate politicians reason we don’t have free, fair elections in Nigerian – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the desperation by politicians is one of the reasons impeding free and fair elections…
We are in deep pain: John Legend & Chrissy Teigen lose their baby Jack
Celebrity couple, John Legend and wife Chrissy Teigen announced the heartbreaking news of the loss of their baby named Jack.
Nigeria at 60: Towards the Land of our Dreams
NIGERIA is 60- despite all that she has been through as a nation. For some, it is a time to…
Nigeria@60: Let the unity of the nation remain in our DNA – Obasa
The chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has described the unity…
Petroleum prices will be adjusted: Buhari’s independence bombshell
President Muhammadu Buhari gave notice to Nigerians and Labour unions of the critical decisions that his government must make as…
Buhari: We need a process of national healing[Full Broadcast)
Full speech of President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of Nigeria's 60th Independence anniversary
Buhari’s Independence Day nationwide broadcast (Full text)
Today, I am aware that our economy along with every single economy in the world is in crisis. We still…
Nigeria at 60: We must work together to surmount our problems – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday called on Nigerians to work together to surmount the numerous problems confronting the nation.
Danjuma, Anyaoku, Ango , Akinrinade 116 others in webinar summit on Nigeria’s future
An Emergency National Dialogue on the Constitutional Future of Nigeria will hold today, as Nigeria marks its 60th Independence anniversary.
Davido buys N200m Lamborghini to mark Independence [Video]
Davido, Nigeria's star artiste, is having an Independence anniversary to remember as he just took delivery of a red Lamborghini.
Edrice Femi Bam Adebayo, US born NBA star, proud of Nigerian roots
For much of Edris Bam Femi Adebayo’s early life, he avoided his Nigerian roots because his father was absent in…
201 fresh COVID-19 infections in Nigeria: NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has announced 201 fresh Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, with one death recorded in 12…
421 recover from COVID-19 in Nigeria, Imo and Delta lead
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said 421 COVID-19 patients recovered in the last 24 hours, as new infections topped…
Residents decry killing of Malaysian returnee in Aba
By Ijendu Iheaka Aba residents have decried the killing of Mr Samuel Kalu, (aka aki ilu- bitter kola), a Nigerian…
Felix Duke accuses Pretty Okafor of trademark fraud
By Mateen Badru The President, Creative Industry Group (CIG), Felix Duke on Wednesday called out Pretty Okafor, a factional leader…
Neymar biggest tax debtor in Spain
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar is the biggest tax debtor in Spain, amassing 34.6 million euros or $40.5 million in unpaid…
Oct. 1: Police warn against #RevolutionNow, other protests in Rivers
Okafor Ofiebor/ Port Harcourt Rivers Commissioner of Police, Mr. Joseph G. Mukan, has warned the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra,…
Borno bizman Abatcha bags 2 year jail term
Justice Umaru Fadawu of the Borno State High court, Maiduguri today sentenced businessman Babagana Abatcha to two years imprisonment.
Umahi denies rift with Ebonyi National Assembly members
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has denied having a rift with members of the National Assembly from the state.
South Africa opens borders from tomorrow
South Africa will start allowing business, investors and skilled experts into the country on Oct. 1, said Minister of International…
Oyetola orders full reopening of markets, worship centres
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has ordered the full reopening of markets and places of worship in the state.