Year: 2020
The colonialists never left – they are Nigerian politicians
The perils of colonialism remain in Nigeria, sixty years after independence. So, long after they are gone, the colonial construction…
Petroleum marketers pull out of planned nationwide strike
The National Executive Council of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Saturday said members would not partake…
Updated: Death toll in Baga Boko Haram ambush rises
The death toll in the Friday ambush of security men by Boko Haram terrorists in Baga has increased to 15,…
Zulum speaks on Baga massacre by Boko Haram
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has condemned the killing of eight policemen and three members of Civilian Joint Task Force…
Attack on Zulum’s convoy: Atiku demands new strategy from Buhari’s govt.
The former vice president of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has called on the Nigerian government to adopt new strategies to…
Netflix replies U.S. senators over TV series on Uighur Muslims
Netflix Inc, in a response to U.S. senators’ concerns over the company’s plans to adopt a Chinese science-fiction book trilogy,…
OML 143: NNPC, SEEPCO Sign Gas Development Deal
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Sterling Exploration and Energy Production Company (SEEPCO) have signed an agreement for the…
Three dead as truck falls into Epe River in Lagos
Three people have been confirmed dead as a truck fell into the Epe River from Berger Bridge late Friday night.
Manchester United edge stubborn Brighton in dramatic fashion
Manchester United managed to steal a 3-2 win against Brighton after scoring a late winner from the penalty spot in…
Shocker: Anambra man Ogum clubs father to death, buries him in shallow grave
Officers of Umunze division of Anambra Police Command, working with members of the local vigilance group in the early hours…
What Mali’s new Interim President Bah N’daw told Goodluck Jonathan
Mali’s Interim President, Bah N’daw has told Nigeria’s former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan that he is ready to make any…
MNJTF troop rescues 12 Boko Haram hostages in Chad
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Troop in a recent Boko Haram ambush have rescued 12 hostages near…
Israel: Sudan rejects U.S. blackmail
Sudan has told United States it prefers to remain in its whitelist of countries supporting terrorism rather being delisted to…
Conor McGregor set to fight Manny Pacquaio in boxing match
UFC star, Conor McGregor is lining up a professional boxing fight against boxing legend Manny Pacquiao.
Ex-lawmaker dumps Akeredolu, joins Ajayi’s ZLP
Omogbehin, also a member of Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu’s Campaign Council in the Oct. 10 governorship election in the state, announced…
Trump predicts November 3 election winner may not be known for months
U.S. President Donald Trump said that Americans might not know the winner of the 3 November presidential election for months…
Oyo workers ordered to join nationwide strike on Monday
Workers in Oyo State have been directed to join the nationwide strike commencing on Monday, September 28, 2020, to protest…
Withdraw all matters from court, Uzodimma tells Owerri monarchs
Traditional Rulers of the three Autonomous Communities laying claim to Area ‘’K” land in New-Owerri have been asked to go…
Buhari’s social intervention in Imo incomparable – Gov Uzodimma
Governor Hope Uzodimma has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his numerous social intervention programmes in Imo State, saying no government…
Nigeria’s unity non-negotiable – Lagos Dep.-Gov Hamzat
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, said Nigerian states must continue to exist as a united and formidable country.…
Nigerian soldiers hit bandits hard in Nasarawa, Taraba
The Defence Headquarters said the troops of Operation Whirl Stroke and 117 Guards Battalion have eliminated
Night fire consumes Peelinks electrical complex in Lokoja
Richard Elesho/ Lokoja About three days after a tanker accident sparked an explosion that claimed 30 lives in Lokoja, a…
Bagudu, Badaru, hundreds of mourners attend Yahaya Bawa’s funeral
The funeral prayer and burial of Alhaji Yahaya Bawa in Jega was attended by Kebbi State Governor, Abubakar Atiku-Bagudu and…
My skills got me to where I am not my dad’s billions – DJ Cuppy
Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, a.k.a DJ Cuppy, popular entertainer and daughter of Nigerian billionaire, has said her father’s billions did not…
Mo Abudu speaks on Netflix deal ahead of Òlòturé’s release
Mo Abudu, media entrepreneur, movie and TV producer has been speaking on her Netflix deal, ahead of the release on…
Breaking: Mustapha Adib quits as Lebanon’s Prime Minister designate
Lebanon’s prime minister-designate, Mustapha Adib quit on Saturday after trying for almost a month to line up a non-partisan cabinet.
Affidavit of no reception: Rivers review order on conduct of marriage
The Rivers State Executive Council has reviewed the compliance of citizens as it relates to Executive Order 16 on the…
Togo’s prime minister Klassou steps down
Togo’s prime minister and his government have resigned, the West African nation’s presidency said late Friday. President Faure Gnassingbe congratulated…
Rivers council announces date for reopening of schools, public places
The Rivers State Executive Council has approved the reopening of schools in the State with effect from
Nobel Prizes for 2020 to be awarded despite pandemic
The Nobel Prizes for 2020 will be awarded despite the coronavirus pandemic, the organisers said. But the winners will miss…