Year: 2020
Thiem edges Medvedev for first US Open final, to play Zverev
Dominic Thiem played the tennis of his life on Friday night to book his first US Open final, beating Daniil…
Nigerian Sylvester Henry Owen nabbed in India over $136K ecstasy drugs
A Nigerian Sylvester Henry Owen has been arrested in India for attempting to smuggle into the country ecstasy pills worth…
As the English Premier League Returns
Nothing feels better than what you get when you realise that the English Premier League action is back!
U.S. remembers September 11 attacks
The United States on Friday remembered nearly 3,000 people killed on September 11, 2001, when al-Qaeda terrorists attacked New York…
Ruling party claims landslide victory in Ethiopia’s Tigray poll
Against a looming confrontation with Addis Ababa, the regional ruling party in Tigray, northern Ethiopia, has claimed a landslide election…
Zvonareva, Siegemund claim women’s doubles at US Open
Russian Vera Zvonareva and Germany’s Laura Siegemund captured the U.S. Open women’s doubles crown with a 6-4 6-4 win over…
PSG announce signing of Florenzi from Roma
Paris Saint Germain (PSG) have announced the signing of AS Roma's defender, Alessandro Florenzi on loan, with an option to…
Desmond Elliot under fire over godfatherism comment
Popular Nollywood actor Desmond Eliot, now a politician, has been under a barrage of fierce attacks following his comment justifying…
Active COVID-19 cases: FCT overtakes Lagos, as Nigeria records 188 new infections
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has overtaken Lagos in the number of active COVID-19 cases left to manage, even as…
Trump: Biden taking drugs to give speeches
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed, without offering any proof, that Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is taking performance-enhancing drugs for…
UNIBEN VC approves matriculation for 2019/2020 academic session
By Ruona Isikeh The Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Prof Lilian Salami has approved a virtual matriculation…
Two music producers, four others arrested for Cyber Crimes in Uyo
Operatives of the Uyo zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested two music producers and…
Kebbi women offer 3-day prayers against insecurity, flood
By Muhammad Lawal A three-day joint Quranic recitation and prayers embarked upon by some Women Islamic Groups in Kebbi State…
Mamora reiterates FG’s commitment to quality healthcare
Dr Olorunimbe Mamora, Minister of State for Health, on Friday reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to providing quality healthcare for…
Aiye, Eiye cult gangs kill pregnant woman during clash in Ikorodu
By Adepote Arowojobe A 35-year-old pregnant woman, Risikat Saliman, was shot dead during a bloody clash between suspected members of…
Funding of projects not a problem in Rivers – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says his administration always set funds aside for any project that it awards.
Kogi NULGE debunks sack rumour
Richard Elesho/ Lokoja The Kogi State chapter of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees NULGE, has said that some of…
Ondo Assembly passes vote of confidence on INEC
The Ondo State House of Assembly has expressed confidence that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), would conduct free and…
BBNaija: Ozo gets second strike over love letter to Nengi
Big Brother Naija Housemate, Ozoemena “Ozo” Chukwu has been given a second after writing a secret love note to his…
Orji Kalu condoles with Sen. Wamakko over daughter’s demise
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the former governor of Sokoto and Chairman,…
BBNaija now boring without Erica, Lucy – Omashola
Omashola Kola Oburoh, a former housemate of the BBNaija Season 4 ''pepper dem'' edition has said that the reality TV…
No police aides for Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu, Oshiomhole on Edo election day
The Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu has barred security aides from accompanying VIPs and political appointees during the…
Chelsea’s Giroud denies Juventus move
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has said he was surprised over rumours linking him to Juventus.
Art as a form of imitation; A look at Nito-P’s artistry
Nito-P’s future looks bright, it is exhilarating that he has discovered his strength, stuck to it. What is needed is…
Rennes keeper Edouard Mendy going to Chelsea
Chelsea have secured the services of Rennes keeper 28 year-old Edouard Mendy, reports say and that he will arrive London…
Serena Williams heads to France for elusive trophy
Serena Williams resumes her pursuit of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title on the clay courts at the French Open.
EFCC arrests two music producers, 4 others in Uyo
Operatives of the Uyo zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested two music producers and…
Busari Omotola: Graphics Artist changing the design narrative from Iwo, Osun
Busari Omotola Adeyinka, better known as 'Tolagrafik’, is not your everyday creative guy. He is a multifaceted individual who is…
Women Affairs Minister advocates death penalty for rapists
By Muhammad Adam Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, has advocated death penalty for rape and related offences. Tallen made…
Abia Police arrest 4 over killing of Inspector Divine
Abia Police Command has arrested four persons in connection with the killing of a police inspector, Princewill Divine.