Year: 2020
Uganda shuts police HQ after senior officer tests positive for coronavirus
Uganda closed its police national headquarters on Monday after a senior police officer tested positive for coronavirus.
Boat driver Elebiju arraigned over death of 12 in boat mishap
A boat driver, Happiness Elebiju has been arraigned by the Lagos State Government over the accident that led to the…
Pastor Adeboye reacts to CAMA 2020
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has reacted to the Companies and Allied Matters…
Obasanjo: Nigeria to become Africa’s leading avocado producer
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that by 2030, Nigeria will take over as the largest producer of Avocado in…
Paraguay nightmare of Ronaldinho ends, flies to Rio de Janeiro today
Brazil soccer legend, Ronaldinho, along with his brother was released from house arrest in Paraguay on Monday after nearly six…
From Vision to Vitality: How Mabel Ikoko is transforming healthcare through technology
Michael Adeshina In Nigeria’s evolving healthcare landscape, innovation is often measured by how well it can cut through the layers…
Over 100 Nigerians killed in Northern Cyprus, not recognised by UN
Over 100 Nigerians, most of them students have been killed in mysterious circumstances in Northern Cyprus, a country not recognised…
Buhari receives gold, precious stones from Zamfara
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has presented gold bars and an assortment of precious stones, products of Zamfara to President…
LeBron James to recruit poll workers for November election
A group of athletes led by NBA star LeBron James will roll out a multimillion-dollar programme to recruit poll workers…
Buratai tasks troops on intelligence driven operations
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has urged the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole to deploy more of…
Republicans uphold Trump’s pandemic response
U.S Republicans went all out to defend President Donald Trump's response to the coronavirus pandemic and attacked his opponent, calling…
BBNaija: I lied, I’m not a stripper – Tuoyo
Tuoyo Ideh, one of the housemates in last year's edition of Big Brother Naija, has revealed that he lied about…
NiDCOM boss warns Nigerian students off northern Cyprus schools
Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has alerted and warned Nigerian parents against sending their children to…
Northern Governors hail Sultan of Sokoto at 64
The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has commended the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Saád Abubakar III as he attained 64…
32 African countries report less than 5,000 COVID-19 cases
Some 32 African countries have so far reported less than 5,000 COVID-19 cases amid a major spike of new cases…
Africans must stop claiming to be black, black is evil – Oyakhilome
Founder, Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome says it is high time Africans should stop claiming to be black as black…
Republican anti-Trump group gets major boost with ex-RNC chair Steele
Former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele has joined The Lincoln Project, the anti-Trump Republican group, as a senior…
Trigger-happy Wisconsin cops cause unrest after Black man Jacob Blake shot
Two trigger-happy policemen in Wisconsin, have shot another unarmed African American, Jacob Blake causing violent protests.
25 rescued, 50 trapped in collapsed 5-storey building in India
At least 50 people are feared trapped in the debris of a five-storey building that collapsed on Monday in an…
Nigeria’s Coronavirus caseload declines, as 24 States record new cases
Nigeria's Coronavirus caseload declined on Monday, raising hope of flattening the curve, but 24 States in the country recorded new…
President Ouattara applies to run for third term amid protests
Cote d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara on Monday submitted his application to run for a third term after more protests by…
Okorocha’s SSG, other appointees pledge loyalty to Uzodimma
Former commissioners and other political appointees under ex-governor Rochas Okorocha on Monday pledged their support and loyalty to Governor Hope…
Airlines risk paying $3,500 fine over COVID-19 test result
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday said airlines would be fined $3,500 per passenger for airlifting passengers without negative…
BBNaija: Ozo wins HOH challenge, picks deputy
Light-skinned housemate of the reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, Ozoemena “Ozo” Chukwu has emerged as this week's Head of…
FG raises hope of full reopening of schools
The Federal Government on Monday raised hope that full reopening of schools across the country is around the corner.
Lagos Assembly tackles Sanwo-Olu, demands account for state helicopters
The Lagos State House of Assembly has asked Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to explain the whereabouts of three helicopters belonging to…
Zamfara ex-commissioner Dankande’s children regain freedom from abductors
The kidnapped children of Alhaji Bello Dankande, a former Zamfara Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, have regained freedom.
AGF Malami refutes claim of witch-hunt conspiracy
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said that he did not procure witnesses to…
Abducted Zamfara ex-commissioner’s children regain freedom
The kidnapped children of Alhaji Bello Dankande, a former Zamfara Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, have regained freedom.
Lagos NSCDC gets new commandant
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed Mr Iskil Makinde as the new commandant of Lagos State…