Year: 2020
South Africa loses 1,500 teachers to COVID-19
South Africa's Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshega disclosed that almost 1,500 teachers died of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Buhari to Kankara schoolboys: Don’t let bandits distract you
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the rescued Kankara schoolboys of Government Science Secondary School, not to be distracted from…
Ghana: 26 NDC supporters arrested for protesting Akufo-Addo’s victory
The Ghana police have announced the arrest of 26 supporters of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Pence, wife vaccinated on live TV
The U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen Pence were both vaccinated against COVID-19 on live television on…
Burundi’s ex-President, Pierre Buyoya dies of COVID-19
Former President of Burundi, Pierre Buyoya, has died at the age of 71 after succumbing to coronavirus
Tunisian president urged to protect migrants’ rights
Tunisian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have written a letter to President Kais Saïed, on the occasion of International Migrants Day, calling…
Igor Matovic Slovak PM cancels engagements after catching COVID-19
Slovak Prime Minister Igor Matovic cancelled all his engagements today after testing positive for COVID-19.
Ekiti to revive grassroot sports in 2021
The Ekiti Sports Council on Friday assured youths that it would promote more grassroots sporting activities in 2021, to enhance…
Buhari mourns former military Governor Usman Faruk
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the government and people of Gombe State in mourning the first Military Governor of North-Western…
APC praises Buhari, security agencies, over released schoolboys
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari and the country’s security agencies over the rescue of Kankara…
Umahi orders compulsory use of face mask
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has ordered the compulsory use of face mask in the state.
Federal University Lokoja appoints Professor Akinwumi as VC
Professor Olayemi Akinwumi from Nasarawa State University has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Federal University, Lokoja by the…
Business thrives as Seme border reopens
Businesses have resumed at Seme border after President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the reopening of four land borders.
Osun Assembly passes N109.8bn budget
The House of Assembly, Osun State on Friday passed the 2021 budget present by Governor Adegboyega Oyetola.
Obiano dethrones 3 traditional rulers, reinstates 5 others
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has withdrawn the certificates of appointment of three traditional rulers in the state and also…
K1 De Ultimate, Yemi Shodimu others storm maiden edition of Fuji: A Opera
An unparalleled celebration of Fuji music took centre stage at the maiden edition of Fuji: A Opera. Pioneering Fuji founders…
Buhari sends message to Nigerians [Full Text]
President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to aggressively address the nation’s security challenges, saying things will never be the same again…
Kwara redeems pledge to support businesses looted during #EndSARS protest
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Thursday presented cheques of varying amounts to 48 business owners whose shops were looted…
Updated: All contacts of CP Jimoh told to self-isolate for COVID-19
Contact tracing ordered as cause of death of CP Abdulkadir Lanre Jimoh, of Cross River, has been confirmed to be…
Tope Alabi, others storm Lagos Christmas Carol with special renditions
Lagos State Government, in line with safety protocols relating to the COVID-19 pandemic held a special hybrid Christmas Carol where…
Buhari sends message to oil and gas investor Leemon Ikpea
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday rejoiced with oil and gas industry investor, Chief (Dr) Leemon Ikpea, as he turns 64…
Emotion flows as Lagos pulls out 15 Permanent Secretaries
Emotion flowed on Thursday as the Lagos State Government pulled out of service 15 retired Permanent Secretaries who have served…
Donald Trump’s miserable days in White House as reality hits
President Donald Trump does not want to talk about what lies ahead once he leaves office and the White House…
Kankara attack, enough warning to Nigeria – Lawan
President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan said the abduction of students of Government Science Secondary School (GSSS), Kankara in Katsina…
India to begin voluntary COVID-19 inoculation soon
India’s government said on Friday it could soon start voluntary inoculation against COVID-19 as it considers authorization of three vaccine…
Oyetola orders closure of all schools indefinitely
The Osun State Government has asked public and private schools in the state to vacate on Friday for Christmas and…
Lai Mohammed drags #bringbackourboys campaigners
Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed has poked fun at Nigerians who mounted a #bringbackourboys campaign, hours after…
How troops rescued 344 abducted students – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters said the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji successfully rescued all 344 abducted students of Government Science Secondary…
Gov. Fintiri orders immediate closure of all schools
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has directed public and private schools across the state to end the first term on…
Fire guts petrol station in Nasarawa
Property worth millions of naira were destroyed as fire gutted a petrol station in the Central Area of Lafia, Nasarawa,…