Year: 2020
NIDCOM to rescue Nigerian death row inmate in Saudi Arabia
The family of Sulaimon Olufemi, a Nigerian sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, approached the Nigerians in Diaspora…
NLC begs Kwara govt to reinstate 2,414 sacked teachers
By Usman Aliyu The Kwara branch of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed shock over the decision of the…
UN confirms closure of Darfur peacekeeping mission
The joint United Nations-African Union mission in the Darfur region of Sudan (UNAMID) will officially end operations on Thursday, Dec…
Gov. Sule assents to Nasarawa 2021 budget
Governor Abdullahi Sule on Wednesday signed Nasarawa's N115.7 billion budget for 2021 into law.
Troops rescue 23 victims in Katsina
Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have rescued 23 kidnapped victims comprising 18 women and five children in Katsina State.
10m children to face acute malnutrition in 2021
An estimated 10.4 million children in seven countries, including Nigeria, will suffer from acute malnutrition in 2021, the UN Children’s…
COVID-19: Edo records 2 deaths, 18 new cases
By Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Godwin Obaseki confirmed that 18 new cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths were recorded in…
Biden and wife Jill prepare for New Year event
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill are set to make an appearance at the famous ‘Dick Clark’s New…
Buhari orders NASENI to deploy refurbished tractors to farmers
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to deploy all refurbished tractors to…
Edo school teachers issue 14-day strike notice to Obaseki
The Edo State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), has issued a 14-day strike notice to the Governor…
Gov. Ayade signs N281.9bn budget into law
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River on Wednesday signed the state’s 2021 budget of N281.9 billion into law.
Kukah must not be used as sacrificial lamb, PFN warns
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has thrown its weight behind the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah,…
Why we didn’t confirm some of Buhari’s appointees: Saraki opens up
Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has opened up on why the senate under his leadership did not confirm some…
Nigeria stock market advances by N214bn
Nigeria extended bullish posture on Wednesday with the market capitalisation increasing further by N214 billion on sustained bargain hunting of…
Actress Chizzy Alichi tells fans to find reason to smile
Chigozie Stephanie Alichi, popularly known as Chizzy Alichi, 27, has urged her 2 million plus followers, to always find a…
Hollywood stars Emma Roberts, Garrett Hedlund are proud parents
Its a baby boy for American actress, singer Emma Roberts and boyfriend Garrett Hedlund.
Kogi assembly passes 2021 appropriation bill into law
After about three weeks of intense consideration, the Kogi State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed into law the 2021…
Makinde overrides FG’s curfew, endorses Crossover services in Oyo
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has override the 12am curfew of the Federal Government, as he granted permission to churches…
Photo News: Sanwo-Olu, wife meet with PLWDs
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday met with People Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) during an interactive session at…
Nigeria’s first professor of criminology gone: Lawan mourns
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed his sadness at the news of the death of Professor Femi Odekunle,…
Boris Johnson gets final Brexit trade deal
British lawmakers overwhelmingly approved Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union on Wednesday
Kukah should quit membership of National Peace Committee now
All it requires for evil to triumph over good, though temporarily, is for men of conscience and goodwill to keep…
Nollywood actress, Moyo Lawal hints at joining nude content platform
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Popular Nollywood actress, Moyo Lawal has hinted that she could be joining ‘OnlyFans,’ a platform where content…
Sanwo-Olu earmarks N500m as Disability Fund
Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday said N500 million have been earmarked in the state's 2021 budget…
Biden picks Kathleen Hicks as No.2 in Defence Department
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated Kathleen Hicks to be his deputy defense secretary, the first woman nominated for…
2023 presidency: Afenifere speaks on Tinubu, Fayemi, Bakare’s ambition
The pan Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere on Wednesday bared its mind on the 2023 presidential ambition of the National leader…
Tottenham match against Fulham postponed
Derby between Jose Mourinho's Tottenham and Scott Parker's Fulham has been postponed owing to an outbreak of COVID-19 among Fulham…
Chinese Foreign Minister to visit Nigeria next year
Mr Wang Yi, State Councilor and Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China is expected in Nigeria on a…
COVID-19 scare: Tottenham, Fulham match postponed
The match between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham, due to be played at 18:00 GMT today in London, has been postponed…
Nasarawa begins forensic audit of pensioners
Chairmen of the 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nasarawa State, have commenced the forensic verification of pensioners in the…