Year: 2020
“Move back from rail tracks” – Amaechi begs Agege traders
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has urged Lagosians trading along the rail line to move far away from the…
Bukunmi Oluwasina: Nollywood actress marries longtime boyfriend
Bunkunmi Oluwasina, a Nollywood actress and a singer, is officially married to his longtime boyfriend Ebun.
Barack Obama mobilises Americans to vote in viral video
Former US president Barack Obama has turned mobiliser-in-chief to draw out the votes for his party in the November election.
BBNaija: I want Ozo, Neo out of lockdown house – Laycon
Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemate Laycon has identified Ozo as the real competitor in the quest to win the N85…
Nollywood loses veteran actress Louisa Nwobodo
Nollywood is in mourning again with the death of veteran actress, Louisa Nwobodo. She was 78 years old.
Chinedu Obasi in bright start, scores on Rheindorf Altach debut
Former Nigeria international Chinedu Obasi scored on his debut for Rheindorf Altach as his team defeated Union Gurten in an…
Nigeria has always been divided, Presidency replies Obasanjo, Soyinka
The presidency has debunked comments by Professor Wole Soyinka and former president Olusegun Obasanjo, suggesting that Nigerians have become more…
Buhari’s PACAC shoots down new agency for loot recovery
The proposed agency to manage recovered loot may be dead on arrival, as the Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-Corruption(PACAC) has…
UN backed Libyan PM Fayez Al-Sarraj bows out October as crisis deepens
Fayez al-Sarraj, the prime minister of UN recognised government in Libya, said on Wednesday he intended to hand over power…
New Zealand economy slumps by 12.2 %
New Zealand fell into its deepest economic slump on record in the second quarter as its battle against the coronavirus…
Nigeria proposes agency to manage recovered loot
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the transmission of a Proceeds of Crime Recovery and Management Agency Bill to…
Nigeria’s GDP shrinks by 6.1% in second quarter
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr Zainab Ahmed, has presented a report to the Federal Executive Council,…
Venezuela’s Maduro indicted by UN investigators
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro bears responsibility for grave rights violations including crimes against humanity, UN investigators said on Wednesday.
Bobrisky gifts ex-BBNaija housemate Erica N1 million, promises her Dubai trip
Controversial cross dresser, Idris Okuneye Olanrewaju popularly known as Bobrisky has gifted former Big Brother Naija housemate, Erica Nlewedim one…
Governorship Countdown: Meet past governors of Edo State
As countdown to the zero hour for the Edo State governorship election continues to tick, gladiators in the election are…
30 Nigerian schoolboys develop Mairabot robot for hospitals
Thirty students of an Abuja-based Glisten International Academy, have developed a mobile robot ‘Mairabot’ that can interface between doctors and…
Kidnappers of ex-US army Major Jide Ijadare demand N20m ransom
The kidnappers of a retired United States Army officer, Maj. Jide Ijadare, who was abducted at his palm oil factory…
Neymar handed 2-match ban after Marseille altercation
PSG star, Neymar has been handed a two-match ban after the heated confrontation between him and Marseille forward, Alvaro Gonzalez.
Lagos-Ibadan rail line ready by December – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said that the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Guage Rail line should be ready by December.
El-Rufai signs castration law for rapists (Details)
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has signed the Kaduna State Penal Code (Amendment) Law 2020 which provides for stiff penalties, including surgical…
PDP condemns attack on Ondo governorship aspirant, Jegede
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council for Ondo Governorship Election, has condemned the attack on its candidate, Eyitayo Jegede,…
“Made in Lagos” – Wizkid sets internet on fire
Michael Adeshina “Made in Lagos” – The much-anticipated album from Nigerian music superstar Wizkid, a.k.a Star boy gathered more talking…
Vaccine alone cannot defeat coronavirus, UN chief warns
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that vaccine alone cannot defeat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
PDP hails UK’s visa ban against election riggers
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the decision of the United Kingdom to impose visa ban as well as…
Video: Kanye West pees on his Grammy Award
American rapper, Kanye West in a tirade, dropped one of his Grammy Awards in the toilet and pees on it.
Kanye West suspended from Twitter
Kanye West has been temporarily suspended from Twitter. This is coming after the rapper and long-shot presidential candidate, in an…
Ogun PDP backs workers on warning strike over minimum wage
The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has thrown its weight behind Ogun workers for embarking on…
Saraki to EU: Impose Visa ban on election riggers in Nigeria
Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has called on the European Union, EU, to impose visa ban on Nigerian politicians…
Lagos calls for quality research from universities
The Lagos State Government has urged universities to prioritise research work as a way of developing the nation economically and…
Fayemi appoints two principals as Tutors-General
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has approved the appointment of two principals as Tutors-General into the State Teaching Service.