Year: 2020
Deduction of Bayelsa’s fund amounts to ceding our territory to Rivers – Diri
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Tuesday flayed the deduction of the state's revenue by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation…
We have opened up Rivers for economic prosperity – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike says the developmental projects of his administration are designed to create rapid economic growth.
Former Chelsea defender Ivanovic debuts for West Brom
Former Chelsea defender, Branislav Ivanovic who joined West Brom during the summer debuted for the newly-promoted side.
Lagos receives 107,546 palliative food packs from CA-COVID
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday began distribution of 107,546 palliative food packs which were handed over to the State…
Britain slams COVID-19 restrictions afresh as cases surge
COVID-19 restrictions were reintroduced Tuesday in Britain to tackle a fast-spreading second wave of the virus, with the restrictions announced…
Int’l Peace Day: Nollywood actor, Mr. Latin calls For peaceful co-existence
The National President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPPAN), Otunba Bolaji Amusan, popularly known…
Afro-soul singer, Ayola joins ‘Soul City Music’
Canada based Afro-soul singer and songwriter, Abdullah Abubakre popularly known as Ayola is now a member of Soul City Music…
FG sends revenue directors to FIRS, NNPC, NCC, CAC, six others
The Federal Government, hit by double whammy of declining revenue and increasing debt, moved Tuesday to monitor revenue management in…
Rivers CP orders arrest of five policemen for killing musician
Rivers Police Commissioner, Joseph Mukan has ordered arrest of Sergeant Isaiah Ben and four other policemen for allegedly shooting 20-year-old…
Edo University Iyamho sets date for new academic session
Edo University Iyamho, has concluded arrangement for the commencement of Post UTME screening exercise for the 2020/2021 new academic session.
TUC shifts nationwide protest
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) said it has postponed its planned nationwide protest scheduled for Sept. 23 till…
Primate Ayodele ambivalent about APC’s chances in Ondo election
Popular cleric and leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Ayodele, was ambivalent in his prediction of the outcome of…
African Free Trade Agreement must be backed by adequate policies – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement to yield expected results, same…
FIFA, CAF commiserate with GFA over death of 8 teenage players
FIFA and CAF have expressed their condolences to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) over the death of eight teenage footballers…
EFCC docks Oko Poly lecturer Ezeokafor for N27m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC today docked Pius Ugochukwu Ezeokafor, a former Director of Physical Planning, and now…
UN gives Buhari passmark on humanitarian access in Northeast
The United Nations has given the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari a passmark for taking important steps to improve humanitarian…
International Peace Day: Group charges Nigerian leaders on peaceful co-existence
Aviary Association Worldwide, Gateway Chapter, has charged Nigerian leaders to ensure peaceful coexistence among Nigerians by not being partial.
Burna Boy’s African Giant gets more recognitions in UK
Multiple award-winning singer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy is excited as his Grammy-nominated album, 'African Giant' is…
Obaseki’s victory shows egocentric politicking can be defeated – Odigie-Oyegun
A former National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has congratulated Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin…
WHO to tobacco smokers: Quit now or you die
The World Health Organisation today sent a chilling warning to all tobacco smokers to quit now to avoid avoidable heart…
Obaseki to Oshiomhole: The fight is over, let’s build Edo together
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has called on former National Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole to join him…
Buhari sends condolences to Borno over death of two Emirs
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the death of two Borno Emirs as a “rare double tragedy,” and a painful loss…
Buhari is the father of democracy in Nigeria – Obaseki
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari is the father of democracy in Nigeria.
Breaking: Gov. Zulum donates house, N20m to widow , kids of late Col. Bako
Borno Governor Umara Zulum on Tuesday announced a donation of a befitting house and 20 million Naira to the widow…
Ghana Police commander asks officers to reduce sex round ahead of election
Accra Region Commander of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Afful Boakye-Yiadom has asked police officers to reduce the number of…
Mother of all protests: NLC set to shutdown Nigeria over fuel, electricity tariff hike
The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, on Monday said all is now ready for a nationwide protest over the refusal of…
Tears flow as army buries war commander, Dahiru Bako
Officers of Nigerian Army as well as family members of late war Commander, Col. Dahiru Bako, broke down in tears…
$6m scam: Suspected internet kingpin on FBI’s watchlist Felix Okpoh surrenders
Suspected internet fraudster on watchlist of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Felix Osilama Okpoh has surrendered himself to the…
ARP presidential candidate urges Buhari to sign electoral bill
Alhaji Yahaya Ndu of the defunct African Renaissance Party (ARP) presidential candidate in 2011 and 2013 General Elections, has urged…
Fire outbreak at LASTMA headquarters
There was fire outbreak at the headquarters of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, Oshodi area of Lagos, Southwest…