Year: 2020
Ogun orders SS3 students to take compulsory COVID-19, Malaria tests
The Ogun State Government has ordered all SS 3 boarding students in the state to take COVID-19 and malaria tests…
Buhari, Malami, others dragged to court over unpublished details of govt loans
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Federal High Court, Abuja to order President Muhammadu Buhari to…
Iyabo Ojo’s bestie, Omo Britico buys house in Lekki
Nollywood actress, Oluwatosin Olayinka, also known as Omo Britico, has acquired a huge mansion in Lekki to celebrate her 40th…
Man dies aboard Air Peace flight
A 72-year-old man who was on his way to proper medical check-up had died onboard an Air Peace flight P47182…
Stop claiming right on federal road – FRSC tells motorists
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned motorists against insisting on their right of way because such moves do…
Osun Govt sets up burial committee for Pa Fasanmi
The funeral of the late Afenifere leader Pa Ayo Fasanmi has been fixed for August 4 at St John Cathedral,…
Arteta thanks Guardiola after winning FA Cup
Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta, has thanked Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola for his part in moulding him as a manager…
COVID-19 cases in Russia surpass 850,000
Russia reported 5,427 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing its nationwide tally to 850,870, the fourth highest in the…
PDP moves to recall Yakubu Dogara from House of Reps
The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Bauchi State is planning to recall former speaker Yakubu Dogara from the House of Representatives.
DJ Cuppy features Wyclef Jean, Shina Peters, in ‘Original Copy’ album
DJ Cuppy, international DJ and celebrity daughter of Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola, has released the full tracklist of her star-studded…
Read eight reasons your farts smell
"Why do my farts smell so bad?" Here are eight reasons why people emit not-so-pleasant smelling gas, some from the…
UAE joins nuclear energy producers, first in Arab world
The United Arab Emirates(UAE) has become the first Arab country to produce nuclear energy, after it switched on a unit…
World tops 18m COVID cases in 3 days amid WHO doom forecast
The confirmed cases of COVID-19 surpassed 18 million on Saturday night, just 3 days after hitting 17million
Nigeria will pay China loan back in 20years – Amaechi
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has stated that Nigerian government has the capability to pay back loans collected for the…
Lagos increases public gatherings to 50 persons
The Lagos State Government on Saturday announced the increase of the permissible capacity of public gatherings from 20 to 50…
183 illegal migrants rescued on Mediterranean sea
No fewer than 183 illegal sub-Saharan African migrants have been rescued by the Moroccan Navy off the kingdom’s Mediterranean and…
Lagos closes 3 COVID-19 isolation centres
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, said the COVID-19 isolation centre in highbrow Eti-Osa LGA has been closed down, with…
COVID-19: Vietnam’s city of Danang set to test entire population
Vietnam’s coastal city of Danang plans to test its entire population of 1.1 million people for COVID-19 infection, the governing…
Gov. Fayemi congratulates ex-Secretary for Health, Adelusi Adeluyi at 80
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti on Saturday congratulated former Secretary for Health, Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi on his 80th birthday, describing him…
Nigeria records massive drop in Coronavirus cases, Abuja leads again
Nigeria has recorded a massive drop in Coronavirus infections as the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, recorded a spike again for…
No going back on N100bn Bond for developmental projects – Oyo Dep. Gov.
Oyo State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Rauf Olaniyan, on Saturday said the state government’s decision to finance developmental projects through N100…
At 78, Ebenezer Obey says he will remarry soon
Juju music maestro, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey says he is set to remarry very soon.
COVID-19 cases in South Africa top 500,000
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Africa have crossed half a million, its health ministry said on Saturday.
British MP arrested for serial sexual assault
An unidentified British lawmaker and former minister was arrested on Saturday after police received allegations of rape, sexual assault and…
FA Cup win: Mikel Arteta sends message to all Arsenal fans
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta sent a clear message to the club's fans after lifting the record 14th Emirates FA…
Aubameyang avoids future question but Arteta optimistic after FA Cup win
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will commit his long-term future to the Gunners after scoring twice to beat…
Seven buildings, 30 shops burnt in Mushin inferno
Seven buildings and 30 shops have been razed in a fire outbreak in Mushin area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on…
“We were slow”: Lampard fumes after Chelsea’s FA Cup loss
Frank Lampard accused his Chelsea flops of complacency after they blew the lead in Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat against…
Gov Udom Emmanuel appoints Prof. Essien as new AKSU VC
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has appointed Prof. Nse Essien as the new Vice-Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University…
CDQ premieres new song ‘Vaseline’
Coming after his previously released single "Show Me," NSNS pioneer CDQ has officially dropped yet another single titled, "Vaseline."