Year: 2020
Lagos, Oyo lead new COVID-19 cases as Nigeria’s total infections near 39,000
Nigeria recorded 604 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing total infections reported to 38,948. The Nigeria Centre f0r Disease…
Video: AKA releases ‘Energy’ featuring Gemini Major
Popular South African rapper, AKA comes through with the visual of his single entitled “Energy“, featuring Gemini Major.
I can’t stand pretenders & hypocrites – Toke Makinwa
Radio girl and social media sensation Toke Makinwa has been putting out some serious talk about marriage since the news…
Fraud case against Hushpuppi’s right-hand man, Woodberry, dismissed
The fraud case against Olalekan Ponle, also known as Woodberry, a close associate of Ramon Abbas (Hushpuppi), has been dismissed.
British-Nigerian writer nominated For JOM Charity Awards
The Award is awarded annually, alternating between the two countries, and based on a decision of a specially designated jury.
B Red releases new single ‘Fall Again’
Newly signed DMW singer B Red has officially dropped a new record titled “Fall Again” off his forthcoming album.
Over 10,000 health workers in Africa infected with COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday warned of the threat posed by COVID-19 to health workers across Africa.
Lagos Commissioner challenges youths on meaningful innovation
Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso has challenged the youth population to be creative and ingenious…
U.S. condemns execution of humanitarian workers by Boko Haram terrorists
The U.S. Government has condemned the killings of five humanitarian aid workers by Boko Haram terrorist group in Nigeria’s North-East.
900 LASTMA, FRSC to manage traffic, as 3rd Mainland Bridge is shut Friday
No fewer than 900 officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, and the Federal Road Safety Corp, FRSC,…
Lagos spends N1m to treat a severe COVID-19 patient daily – Abayomi
Lagos State Government on Thursday said it spends between N500,000 and N1 million to cater for a severe COVID-19 patient…
Tonto Dikeh dishes inspirational quote to fans
Popular controversial Nollywood star and humanitarian Tonto Dikeh is serving inspirational messages on her timeline today July 23rd 2020.
Lagos charges workers to shun disloyalty, indiscipline
The Lagos State Government on Thursday charged workers under its employ to eschew disloyalty and indiscipline in the discharge of…
Wike suspends Chairman of Port Harcourt City Council
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has approved the immediate suspension of the Chairman of Port Harcourt Local Government Area, Victor…
Official: Mike Tyson returns to the boxing ring in September
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson is returning to the boxing ring in September in California
Magu opens defence with 34-page documents to Presidential panel
Ibrahim Magu, the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday opened his defence before…
BBNaija: Erica & Kiddwaya spark relationship vibes
Fans of the 2020 Big Brother Naija housemates Erica and Kiddwaya are in support of a relationship between the duo…
Gunmen steal robbery suspects in court
Five gunmen on Thursday stormed the Plateau High Court in Barkin Ladi Local Government and and stole four kidnap and…
For our WS: There was a “Samarkand Tree”
A week ago, on the 13th July, 2020, it was the 86th birthday of Nigeria’s only Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka.…
Gunmen storm residence of Edo commissioner, leave deadly note
Unknown gunmen attacked Hon. Damian Lawani’s residence in Udaba Ekphei community, Etsako local government, Edo state.
Good night my dear Isa Funtua: IBB writes emotional tribute
Former military president, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida has penned an emotional tribute to the departed newspaper publisher and businessman, Malam…
Watch Toke Makinwa talk about entanglement (Video)
Nigerian On-Air-Personality, Toke Makinwa has finally reacted to Jada Pickett’s entanglement with American singer, August Alsina.
I never said lawmakers got 60 percent of NDDC contracts – Akpabio makes u-turn
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has made a u-turn, saying that he never said lawmakers got…
Photo, video: Buhari arrives Mali, wears Face Mask for the first time
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Mali for a peace mission and the president wore a face mask for the…
I shall overcome COVID-19 – Gov Fayemi says from isolation
Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi, who tested positive for Coronavirus on Wednesday, has promised to overcome his current health challenge…
Atiku congratulates Jegede on winning Ondo PDP primary
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar on Thursday, congratulated Eyitayo Jegede (SAN) on his victory at the just-concluded Ondo…
Reps move to sue Akpabio for perjury
Following a 48-hours notice to Senator Godswill Akpabio to produce names of lawmakers who got contracts from the NDDC, the…
China launches first independent mission to Mars
China on Thursday successfully launched Tianwen-1, its first independent mission to Mars.
Christian group kicks against Bbnaija, calls it evil
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has kicked against the ongoing reality TV show, ''Big Brother Naija'', describing it as…
Photos: Farewell to Nigeria’s first flying officer Arotile
Tears agog as the body of Nigeria's first female flying officer, Tolulope Arotile is buried at the military cemetery, Abuja.