Year: 2020
Entertainment, Headlines, Nollywood
Veteran Nollywood actor, Jimoh Aliu ‘Aworo’ is dead
Nigerian dramatist, sculptor, film writer, playwright, and movie director, Jimoh Aliu popularly known as 'Aworo' has passed away on Thursday.
NURTW man sent to prison for triggering accident in Rivers
By Okafor Ifiebor A Magistrate Court sitting in Choba, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers has ordered the remand of…
Rivers NULGE threatens strike over unpaid salaries at Ahoada West
Okafor Ofiebor/Rivers The Rivers chapter of National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has vowed ensure a total shutdown of…
Updated: Gareth Bale, Reguilon in London tomorrow for Tottenham switch
It's a done deal. Gareth Bale, along with team mate Sergio Reguilón will fly on the same private jet on…
Edo 2020: APC, PDP inducing voters with money, gift items, says Yiaga Africa
By Jethro Ibileke Yiaga Africa, a citizen-led NGO has raised alarm that the two major parties participating in next Saturday’s…
UNILAG Visitation Panel submits report
The Visitation Panel set up by President Muhammadu Buhari to look into the crisis that led to the removal of…
Nigeria will support democracy in ECOWAS countries – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged that Nigeria will within the limits of resources, do her best to support the consolidation…
Munir Nwoko twinning with mom, Regina Daniels
Munir Nwoko, son of celebrity mom and Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels on Thursday, rocked the same outfit with his mom.
Sergio Reguilon agrees to join Tottenham from Real Madrid
Real Madrid on-loan defender at Sevilla, Sergio Reguilon, has agreed to join London club Tottenham.
Niger state denies closing Federal roads
Niger state government has denied reports that it closed Federal roads. It said it only restricted articulated trucks from plying…
Edo poll: Parties in last minute campaign, police officers stranded
By Jethro Ibileke/Benin With less than 48 hours to the Edo state governorship election, the two major political parties participating…
Ikorodu Bois in hilarious mimicry of DJ Cuppy’s Ferrari show
Ikorodu Bois, who are popular for recreating Hollywood movie thrillers, have mimicked DJ Cuppy and her sister’s Ferrari showoff.
APC commends Edo residents for support
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Edo residents for their peaceful conduct, support as well as turnout during its…
Sony PlayStation 5 release date, price confirmed
As gamers eagerly await the release date and price Sony PlayStation 5 would cost them, the Japanese game maker has…
FIFA Ranking: Nigeria moves up, now world 29th
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up by two spots in FIFA’s ranking for September to place 29th after more than…
Done deal: Thiago Alcantara leaves Bayern for Liverpool
By Agency Report Liverpool FC have reached an agreement to sign Spanish midfielder, Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich, the German…
WHO worries over COVID-19 surge in Europe
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Europe, Hans Kluge, on Thursday, expressed concern on the current COVID-19 surge…
Photo News: INEC begins distribution of sensitive materials in Edo
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in Edo State has commenced the distribution of sensitive materials to all eighteen (18)…
219 escape, 3 killed in bloody jail break
A total of 219 inmates have escaped from a prison in Uganda's northeastern district of Moroto, a prison spokesperson said…
South Sudan’s Salva Kiir sacks finance minister
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has sacked finance minister Salvatore Garang Mabiordit and replaced him with Athian Diing Athian.
BBNaija: I once tried masturbating – Nengi
Big Brother Naija housemate, Rebecca Nengi Hampson has admitted to have tried masturbating in the Big Brother house.
Osinbajo presides over 4th virtual NEC meeting
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday presided over a virtual meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the Presidential…
Iran’s Rouhani to develop relations with Japan new PM
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday congratulated Yoshihide Suga on becoming Japan’s new prime minister and expressed hope for the…
UNICEF tackles Kano over 13 year-old jailed for blasphemy
UNICEF has expressed deep concern over the jailing of a 13 year-old boy by a Sharia court in Kano. The…
Obaseki demands more convictions for sexual offenders
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has called for improved prosecution of sexual offenders with a view to secure more…
Global coronavirus cases hit 30 million milestone
The global coronavirus cases topped the 30 million mark on Thursday morning, reinforcing expert suggestions that the world may be…
Counter petition asking EU, UK to disregard calls for travel ban on El-Rufai kicks off
A counter petition asking the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) to disregard calls to place travel ban…
Nigerian Hephzibah Ijeje among 20 finalists for Anzisha Prize
Nigerian young entrepreneur Hephzibah Ijeje, based in Port Harcourt has emerged among the top 20 finalists for the Anzisha Prize.
Petition asking EU, UK to place travel ban on El-Rufai gathers 20,491 signatures
As at 9:12am on Thursday, 20,491 people have signed petition asking the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK)…
Erica’s GoFundMe campaign hits $36,000
The GofundMe campaign launched for disqualified BB Naija housemate Erica Nlewedim has garnered $36,000 by Thursday morning.