Year: 2020
Trump declines to commit to transfer of power to Biden
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday declined to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the Nov.…
Pop star Yemi Alade becomes UNDP Goodwill ambassador. Read her agenda
Nigerian pop star Yemi Alade was on Wednesday unveiled as the latest Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme…
Nigeria at 60: Lagos plans low-key celebration
The Lagos State Government has outlined activities lined up to commemorate this year's 60th National Independence anniversary.
Tinubu condoles with Fayose over sister’s death
Former Lagos State governor, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has commiserated with former Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, over the death of…
Dr Siju Iluyomade, DJ Cuppy, Nathaniel Bassey, others set for Arise Walk For Life 2020
Dr. Siju Iluyomade together with thousands of other well-meaning Nigerians, celebrities and influencers come next month, Saturday, October 17, 2020…
Edo debacle: Oshiomhole breaks silence, says I’m not down
Michael Adeshina Adams Oshiomhole, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, has finally spoken up after the victory of…
Fuel, tariff hike: 36 Governors meet Thursday to stop NLC’s planned strike
Governors of the 36 States of the nation have fixed an emergency meeting for Thursday in a bid to stop…
Barcelona raise Ansu Fati’s buyout clause
Barcelona's newly promoted player winger Ansu Fati has a buy-out clause of €400million in his contract.
I have never received bribe all my life – Magu
Suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu on Wednesday said he has never received…
Doro Music record label to sign two new artistes
Popular record label, Doro-Music group has announced plans to get two artistes on its label since the exit of former…
Chelsea demolish Barnsley 6-0 in Carabao Cup
Chelsea have ridiculed their opponent Barnsley in the 3rd round stage of the Carabao Cup.
Vector drops visuals for “No Peace” off Crossroads EP
Nigerian rapper, Olanrewaju Ogunmefun popularly known as Vector has just released the visuals to "No Peace" off his collaborative EP…
Lagos is set to launch MSMEs E- Commerce Hub – Akande
The Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Dr. Lola Akande, on Wednesday said the state government is now…
Ikpeazu swears in 2 commissioners, TC chairman
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu on Wednesday swore-in two new commissioners and the Transition Committee (TC) Chairman for Umunneochi Local Government Area…
Eiffel Tower reopens after anonymous bomb scare
The Paris police locked down the Eiffel Tower after an anonymous phone call noting that there was a bomb at…
Kogi tanker tragedy: Buhari mourns, orders enforcement of safety standard
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has mourned victims of Wednesday's tanker fire in Kogi in which 23 people were burnt to…
You changed my clothes, gave me food: Obaseki praises Wike
Michael Adeshina The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday commended the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, for the roles…
Governors to hold emergency meeting over NLC’s planned strike
All 36 state governors are to hold an emergency meeting over the threat by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to…
Pompeo warns against Chinese influence, espionage
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday warned politicians to be vigilant around Chinese diplomats who he said could…
Group cautions against Malami’s appearance in Magu probe
The Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN) has called for caution in plans to invite the Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar…
Adebola Williams to lead conversation on digital safety at UNGA 75
Nigerian Media Entrepreneur, CEO, and co-founder of RED | For Africa Adebola Williams is set to moderate The United Nations'…
Gov. Bello condoles with Kogi govt over tanker accident
Niger State Governor Abubakar Bello has condoled with the government and people of Kogi over the tragic accident involving a…
INEC Chairman expresses readiness for Ondo election
Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has reaffirmed the readiness of the commission for smooth conduct of…
Obaseki on thank-you tour; visits Okowa, Diri (Photos)
Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, his deputy Philip Shaibu and other members of his entourage, on Wesnesday, embarked on a…
NAFDAC seals 2 fake drug factories in Kano
The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed two counterfeit animal drug factories in Bichi Local…
Edo debacle: Ize-Iyamu storms Abuja, holds ‘closed door’ meeting with APC leaders
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, defeated governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State was in Abuja on Wednesday…
Barcelona FC promotes Ansu Fati to first team
Spanish professional football club, Barcelona, has promoted one of its players, Ansu Fati to play in its first team.
West Ham squad subjected to COVID-19 test following positive cases
The entire West Ham squad are going to get tested for COVID-19 on Wednesday after two players and head coach,…
Sanwo-Olu splashes 51 SUVs, 8 houses on judges
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday splashed 51 Sports Utility Vehicles, SUVs, and eight houses on judges of the…
Police arrest Chukwulota for stealing, selling ex-girlfriend’s twins
By Okafor Ofiebor Police detectives attached to the Special Anti-cult unit of the Anambra Police Command have arrested one Chijioke…