Year: 2020
Gambia extends state of emergency as COVID-19 explodes
Gambia has extended by 21 days its state of emergency as COVID-19 cases surged, a government statement said on Thursday.
Ethiopian Airline completes new terminal in Addis (Photos)
Ethiopian Airlines Group has completed a new passenger terminal at its hub in Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with emphasis…
Newell’s fans await return of Messi in Rosario
Officials and supporters of Newell's Old Boys in Rosario Argentina, believe Messi will one day pull on their distinctive half…
Listen to ‘Bombay, Park Well’ off ‘Celia’ album by Tiwa Savage
Universal Music talented recording artiste and Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage is out with her much anticipated third studio album 'Celia'…
Over 46,000 COVID-19 cases in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s confirmed COVID-19 cases reached 46,407 after 1,186 new COVID-19 positive cases were confirmed on Thursday, the country’s Ministry of…
Edo 2020: INEC Chairman Prof. Yakubu visits Oba of Benin (Photos)
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday, visited the palace of the…
Biden: America’s COVID-19 crisis, racial strife symptoms of Trump era
America's coronavirus pandemic and racial strife are symptoms of Donald Trump era and he must be voted out for rectification.
Tiwa Savage drops ‘Celia’ album
Nigerian singer Tiwatope Savage popularly known as Tiwa Savage has finally released her much-anticipated album dubbed "Celia".
Monsters You Made out by Burna Boy featuring Chris Martin
Multiple award winning Nigerian singer-songwriter Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, has dropped the video for 'Monsters You…
20 Ethiopians die of coronavirus in 24 hours
Ethiopia’s confirmed COVID-19 cases reached 46,407 after 1,186 new COVID-19 positive cases were confirmed on Thursday, the country’s Ministry of…
Countries that Nigerian travellers can go from 5 September
Nigerians have narrow choices of external destinations they can go when the authorities resume international flights on 5 September.
Lagos and the coming rains
At the outset of the year, experts had predicted that Lagos would witness more rains than it has even experienced.…
Patoranking releases “Three” album
Nigeria reggae singer, Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, better known by his stage name Patoranking, has finally released his highly anticipated body…
Video: Folu Adeboye sends special prayer to Nathaniel Bassey
The wife of the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Folu Adeboye sent special prayers to Nigerian gospel…
Plateau emerging new COVID-19 Epicentre, as Nigeria records 296 fresh cases
By Kazeem Ugbodaga For the third day running, Plateau State has been raking in huge COVID-19 infections, ostensibly toppling Lagos…
CBN resumes sales of foreign exchange to licensed BDC operators
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has commenced the sales of foreign exchange to the Bureau De Change…
Mali’s military junta releases ousted President Keita
Ousted President Boubacar Keita was released today by the military junta that held him hostage since 18 August.
Why North is backward in education – Report
A research commissioned by Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation has revealed why the North is backward in education. The research…
Busted: 15 Internet fraudsters arrested in Lagos
No fewer than 15 suspected Internet fraudsters have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Lagos.
Watch how Sisiyemmie creates food & lifestyle content
Lagos based YouTuber and food vlogger Sisiyemmie releases the latest video of her vlog where she takes followers through how…
Controversial tour: Fani-Kayode lands in Akwa Ibom
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has landed in Akwa Ibom State on his controversial tour of projects in PDP States.
Why Church leaders are afraid of CAMA – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said on Thursday that the agitations by some Nigerian Church leaders against the recently signed Companies…
Oniru seeks partnership with African Group on regeneration of Iruland economy
The Oniru of Iruland, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal Abisogun II, said he will explore strategic partnership opportunities with African Venture Philanthropy…
Eedris Abdulkareem premieres “Captain Hosa” & “My Edo” video
Nigerian musician, social activist and Lakreem Entertainment Inc front-liner Eedris Abdulkareem, officially drops two new videos entitled “Captain Hosa” and…
APC releases schedule for legislative by-elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its schedule of activities for legislative by-elections in Enugu and Katsina State in…
Polio-free status: WHO warns Nigeria against complacency
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned against complacency as Nigeria celebrates Wild Polio Virus (WPV) eradication certification. WHO’s Country…
COVID-19: Over 463m school children lack access to remote learning
The United Nations in a new report says over 463 million school children worldwide lack access to remote learning, following…
PDP alleges DSS’ clampdown on members
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the arrest of one Aminu Adamu, apparently in place of his cousin, Austin…
Blasphemy: Ganduje vows to sign order for hanging of Kano singer
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano said on Thursday that he will not hesitate to sign the execution order of a…
COVID-19: Lagos hits N432.6bn revenue performance despite COVID-19
The Lagos State Government on Thursday said it generated N432.6 billion in the first half of 2020 despite raging COVID-19.