Year: 2020
GOtv Boxing Night 22: WBF Title, Step to Global Stardom – Baby Face
West African Boxing Union (WABU) welterweight champion, Rilwan “Baby Face” Babatunde, has described his coming World Boxing Federation (WBF) International…
Oyetola emerges ‘Governor of the Year’
Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has emerged BusinessDay newspaper 'Governor of the Year' for 2020.
Why universities must sack incompetent lecturers – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said Nigerian universities must sack incompetent lecturers if the problems of substandard graduates being…
Reps make case for sacked NDE DG
The House of Representatives has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to reconsider his decision on the sacking of Dr Nasiru…
Senate passes Buhari’s Finance Bill 2020
The Senate has passed President Muhammadu Buhari’s Finance Bill 2020 transmitted to the National Assembly two weeks ago for consideration…
Tik Tok shares Nigeria favorite moments of 2020
Earlier this month, TikTok US released its “Year on TikTok: Top 100” which highlighted and celebrated the community and videos…
Photo News: Lawan swears in Sen. Tokunbo Abiru
Dr Ahmed Lawan, the President of the Senate, on Tuesday swore in Tokunbo Abiru as a Senator of the Federal…
Police kill kidnapper, foil abduction of Chinese in Taraba
By Saidu Adamu The Police Command in Taraba said that it had foiled an attempt by some armed men to…
We may take bond to finance critical projects – Kwara gov.
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has said that his government may take bond to finance critical projects to attract investments…
Jacob Zuma defies anti-graft commission
Former President Jacob Zuma of South Africa on Monday said he would not participate in the Commission of Inquiry into…
Chevron to spend N7bn on Delta Ijaw communities’ projects
Chevron Nigeria Ltd. (CNL) says it has contributed over N7 billion, under NNPC/Chevron Joint Venture, to the Egbema and Gbaramatu…
Singer Ronnie to support 100 women for IVF treatments
Nigerian singer, Olaronke Thaddeus also known as Ronnie, has dropped a new gospel song titled Baale (Chief).
HPV vaccine recommended for cancer prevention
Dr Vera Okoro, an Oncologist at Estate Clinic, Benin has advised women to take Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to avoid…
Poland secures 6 million vaccine doses
Poland has so far contracted 60 million doses of coronavirus vaccines.
U.S. Senate majority leader McConnell finally bows to Biden
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a staunch Trump ally, has finally congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala…
Ijaw Forum to address Niger Delta challenges
More than 100 Ijaw Elders under the auspices of the Ijaw Elders’ Consultative Forum have resolved to convene an All…
Gov. Badaru assents to 2021 budget
Governor Muhammad Badaru on Tuesday assented to the state’s 2021 appropriation bill of N156.58 billion.
DEPOWA empowers widows, vulnerable youths
Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA) has empowered 39 military widows and vulnerable barrack youths in Abuja through skill…
Unilorin to promote, appoint new Professors, Readers
The Appointment and Promotions Committee (A&PC) of the University of Ilorin has recommended the promotion and appointment of 99 lecturers…
Insecurity: Buhari-led FG must act now, says Senate President
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government must act now on the issues…
Two House of Reps members defect to APC
Rep. Aliyu Yako (PDP, Kano) and Rep Danjuma Shiddi (APGA, Taraba), have defected to the APC.
Osinbajo, UK delegation hopeful on post Brexit relations
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says discussions on relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom in post Brexit era is exciting…
JUST IN: Reps suspend Buhari’s 774,000 jobs scheme
Members of the House of Representatives have called for the immediate suspension of the Federal Government's Special Works Scheme.
Makinde swears in new commissioner
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, swore in Ayansiju Lawal as Commissioner for Establishment and Training.
From entertainment, tech, and law, what’s next for the Anambra Diva; Nneka Egbujiobi
Nneka Egbujiobi first caught our eyes, ears and hearts as a catchy bi-continental entertainment journalist interviewing all of Hollywood’s and…
Cardi B marks hubby Offset’s 29th birthday [video]
Popular American rapper, singer, and songwriter Kiari Kendrell Cephus, known professionally as Offset, is a year older. His wife and…
Omah Lay, Tems regain freedom
Stanley Omah Didia professionally known Omah Lay, his manager Muyiwa Awoniyi and Temilade Openyi aka Tems, have been released from…
New Kano speaker, Ibrahim-Chidari denies defection rumour
Mr Hamisu Ibrahim-Chidari, the new Speaker of Kano State House of Assembly has denied speculations that some lawmakers were planning…
NMA urges CBN to relax loan conditions
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to modify the conditions for accessing…
Updated: Chief Justice Tanko Muhammad contracts COVID-19, flown to Dubai
Nigeria's Chief Justice, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).