Year: 2020
US jails Nigerian scammer Olumide Ogunremi 36 months for identity theft
A Nigerian Olumide Ogunremi has been sentenced in Newark, New Jersey to 36 months in prison for his role in…
Corruption: Lagos deaf community takes protest to Sanwo-Olu’s office
The Deaf Coalition Against Corruption on Thursday staged a peaceful protest to Lagos State Governor’s Office and House of Assembly…
Ibrahimovic tells COVID-19 it chose wrong person
AC Milan’s talismanic forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not jittery at all about testing positive for COVID-19. Indeed, the 38 year-old…
Boko Haram commander, four wives capitulate to Nigerian troops
Nigeria's Defence Headquarters said a high profile Boko Haram Commander has surrendered, along with his four wives to Nigerian troops.
Bayern play Sevilla in UEFA Super Cup
UEFA Champions League winners, Bayern Munich and UEFA Europa League winners, Sevilla are set to slug it out tonight for…
Pictures from the scene of gas tanker explosion in Lagos
Ayodele Efunla A gas tanker exploded on Thursday at the Cele Bus Stop in Ifako-Ijaiye LG area of Lagos, leaving…
Lagos gas tanker fire: 16 injured, plank market, event centre destroyed
Sixteen people were injured in the gas tanker explosion that triggered fire in a Lagos suburb today. The director-general of…
Britain moves to confiscate $39m from Ibori’s lawyer Bhadresh Gohil
British prosecutors have launched an attempt to confiscate 30.8 million pounds ($39.3 million) from Bhadresh Gohil, the London lawyer who…
“COVID had the courage to challenge me” – Ibrahimovic
The enigmatic Swedish frontman Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed that he tested positive to COVID-19 today.
UK moves to confiscate $39m from James Ibori’s former Attorney Gohil
The British government's prosecutors are currently moving to seize 30.8 million pounds ($39.3 million) from a lawyer who aided former…
Mary Trump sues Donald Trump over family business
U.S. President Donald Trump has been sued by his niece, Mary Trump, accusing him and other family members of cheating…
Scam alert: Nollywood actor, Aina Gold’s Instagram account hacked
Michael Adeshina Popular Yoruba actor and movie producer, Aina Gold’s Instagram account with the name @officialainagold has been hacked. The…
No strike on Monday: Industrial court stops NLC, TUC
The National Industrial Court has granted an interim order restraining the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC),…
Alleged missing N37bn: Ex-Zamfara Gov., Yari must be investigated – CACOL
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, has called on anti-corruption agencies to immediately commence necessary investigation of former…
Gas tanker explodes in Lagos, many injured (Video)
A gas tanker exploded on Thursday at the Cele Bus Stop in Ifako-Ijaiye LG area of Lagos, causing many injuries…
EFCC quizzes eight suspected oil thieves, vessel In Port Harcourt
The Port Harcourt Zonal Office of the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has commenced investigation of eight suspectedly oil…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic tests positive for coronavirus
AC Milan are set to be without star player Zlatan Ibrahimovic in their Europa qualifying match today after he tested…
Ekiti APC suspends Ojudu, 10 others indefinitely
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti state has suspended Sen. Babafemi Ojudu and 10 others indefinitely for allegedly flouting…
Ojudu, 10 others react to suspension by Ekiti APC
Senator Babafemi Ojudu, political adviser to the president has reacted to his indefinite suspension by the Ekiti chapter of the…
25 or 61? Nollywood actress Lola Idije looks ageless in birthday photos
Michael Adeshina Lola Idije looked years younger and remains effortlessly beautiful as she celebrated turning 61 today. The veteran Nollywood…
Cultists face 21 years imprisonment in Lagos
Lagos State Government is set to deal decisively with members of unlawful societies and cultism with a new bill being…
Jonathan ECOWAS envoy says Mali sanctions may be lifted soon
ECOWAS might lift painful economic sanctions against Mali once an interim president is inaugurated on Friday, the bloc’s envoy, Goodluck…
Premier League clubs set to pull out of Carabao Cup
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Premier League clubs are currently considering pulling out of the Carabao Cup until EFL players agree to…
Mushroom production the new goldmine: Export Promotion Council
Mushroom production is the new goldmine and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) said the country can significantly improve on…
Buhari in Guinea Bissau, pledges increased support for peace, stability
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday pledged that Nigeria will continue to assist Guinea-Bissau in any way possible, saying ‘‘a peaceful and…
River Niger overflows, cuts off Lokoja-Ajaokuta highway
Flash floods from River Niger have cut off Lokoja -Ajaokuta road, a major artery, linking the north with the South…
FG to celebrate Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary for one year – Minister
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Federal Government on Thursday said celebration of Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary will last for one year. The…
Lagos scales up youth development for economic growth
As part of efforts towards giving a boost to the economic growth of Lagos State, the Ministry of Youth and…
Jack Ma toppled by bottled water tycoon Zhong as China’s richest man
Jack Ma, chairman of Alibaba Group has been unseated as the richest man in China by Zhong Shanshan, the manufacturer…
Yobe council elections shifted till next year
The Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission(YOSIEC) on Thursday postponed the local government elections earlier scheduled for 5 Dec.