Year: 2020
UBA releases half year audited account, paying 17K interim dividend
Gross earnings for United Bank for Africa grew to N300.6 billion in the first half of this year despite the…
Lagos declares war on Tank Farm operators, issues ultimatum
The Lagos State Government has declared war on Tank Farm operators, issuing seven-day ultimatum to them to regularise and obtain…
Police fail to produce detained Bayelsa governorship candidate
The Nigerian Police, on Wednesday, failed to honour the order of the Federal High Court, Abuja, directing it to produce…
BBNaija: Laycon to become next OPPO brand partner
Big Brother Naija 2020 housemate Olamilekan Agbeleshe popularly known as Laycon may strike another deal after OPPO mobile Nigeria, one…
Laura Ikeji bags biggest endorsement money on Instagram
Brand influencer, fashion entrepreneur and Instagram sensation Laura Ikeji known for her consistency and interesting content on social media penned…
Lagos shuts 30 health facilities for breaching regulatory standard
The Lagos State Government has shutdown 30 health facilities across the state for non-compliance with regulatory standards.
Petrol price shoots up to N162 per litre, PPPRA mum
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has set a pump price of N162 for petrol in the south…
BBNaija AntoLecky speaks on vulnerability as a celebrity
Ex-BBNaija housemate, Munirat Antoinette Lecky popularly known as Anto Lecky has revealed that people tend to expect so much from…
Abiru becomes APC Senatorial candidate for Lagos East officially Thursday
A former Commissioner for Finance, Tokunbo Abiru will on Thursday officially become Lagos East Senatorial candidate for the All Progressives…
U.S. brands ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda as terrorist, blocks her assets
In a bizzare move, the United States today branded Fatou Bensouda, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC)…
Don’t set Edo on fire – Oba of Benin warns APC,PDP
As Edo residents prepare for the September 19 governorship election, the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewaure II, has warned politicians…
Peter Okoye pens romantic note to celebrate wife, Lola Omotayo’s birthday
Nigerian singer-songwriter Peter Okoye known as Mr P, celebrates his wife Lola Omotayo today September 2nd 2020 as she marks…
10 English Premier League transfers so far
Although some English Premier League teams are looking to recruit new legs into their squads, some have completed 10 transfer…
Philippe Coutinho returns to Barcelona
Bayern Munich formally bid farewell to Brazil playmaker Philippe Coutinho on Wednesday after his year-long loan deal from Barcelona expired…
Adeboye acquires new helicopter for evangelism
The General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has acquired a new helicopter for church evangelism.
U.S. govt restricts Chinese diplomats from cultural events
The United States Government has imposed restrictions on senior Chinese diplomats, regarding their engagement in cultural and university events in…
Pella blasts U.S. Open organisers over COVID-19 protocols
Argentina’s Guido Pella has slammed the United States Tennis Association (USTA) over Benoit Paire’s positive COVID-19 test before the U.S.…
Anambra primary, secondary schools to resume Sept. 7
Primary and secondary schools in Anambra are to reopen on Monday, Sept.7, 2020. This was confirmed in a statement issued…
Petrol depot price now N151.56/litre – NNPC
The ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, has been increased from N138.62 per litre to N151.56…
Neymar hit by coronavirus
World's most expensive player, Brazilian Neymar has been hit by the coronavirus. Neymar, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain has tested…
President Buhari approves November 1 National Youth Day
The President Muhammadu Buhari has approved November 1st of every year as the National Youth Day.
Nigeria approves $3b automation of Nigeria Customs Service, to be handled by private firm
Nigeria's Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $3.1 billion for the automation of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
Ibukun Awosika featured on Kunle Afolayan’s soon to be released ‘Citation’
Nigerian business woman, author and motivational speaker, who is also Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria Ibukun Awosika, has been…
Ajulo threatens to sue NDDC over non-disclosure of N40bn beneficiaries
Dr. Kayode Ajulo, a legal practitioner, has threatened a lawsuit against the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), over the nondisclosure…
Anthony Joshua, Pulev’s showdown gets new date
The showdown between boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and contender Kubrat Pulev has finally been fixed for December 12, 2020.
Maiduguri suffers total blackout; residents cry out
Some residents of Maiduguri have cried out overpower outage adversely affecting the city and its environs for the past five…
9mobile appoints Stjepan Udovicic chief commercial officer
Udovicic is experienced in driving growth across all market segments and brings onboard his competence and excellent grasp of general…
Kano Assembly appeals to NECO on SSCE registration
The Kano State House of Assembly has urged the National Examination Council (NECO) to shift the Sept. 3 deadline for…
My candid advice to Messi – TB Joshua
Founder, Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, Prophet TB Joshua has advised Lionel Messi not to leave Barcelona bitter and…
Okey Bakassi & wife Zizi celebrate 19th wedding anniversary
Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule professionally known as Okey Bakassi is celebrating with his wife Zizi on…