Year: 2020
104 firemen put out fire at France’s historic Nantes Cathedral
A fire in the 15-century cathedral in the western French city of Nantes blew out stained glass windows and destroyed…
Update: Explosion rocks Katsina, five siblings, two others drop dead
An explosion rocks a village in Katsina, Northwest Nigeria on Saturday with seven people reportedly killed.
COVID-19: Ekiti bans traditional festivals for rest of 2020
Ekiti Government on Saturday directed traditional rulers in towns and villages to either postpone or cancel for the rest of…
Lagos begins construction of two critical roads in Kosofe
The Lagos State Government has reiterated the need for the support of the people as it signalled the commencement of…
Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Cabanyes dies of COVID-19 in Enugu
The Catholic Diocese of Enugu has announced the death of its priest, Rev. Fr. Joachim Cabanyes, following COVID-19 complications.
Lizzy Anjorin to husband: I chose another man but you never bothered
Newlywed actress, Lizzy Anjorin has showered praises on her husband as she revealed how he sacrificed a lot for her…
Breaking: 25 million Iranians infected by Coronavirus, says President Rouhani
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that 25 million Iranians have been infected with the coronavirus and that another…
Mr Macaroni features Ooni of Ife in skit; Nigerians react
Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi is currently trending on Twitter after featuring social media sensation Debo Adebayo popularly known…
FG, WAEC’s resolve to shift WASSCE: What Atiku is saying
Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Saturday reacted to report that the Federal Government and the West African Examination…
Bomb blast in Katsina, 6 persons feared killed
An improvised bomb has exploded in Katsina, with six people feared killed.
Buhari reacts to Olorunyomi’s winning of Press Freedom Award
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the publisher of Premium Times, Dapo Olorunyomi, on his being named one of the four…
Akah & Claire talk Inter-Tribal Marriages
Show host, actor and media personality Akah Nnani and his artiste wife Claire Idera have dropped a new vlog on…
Why I converted from Islam to Christianity – Actor, Bolanle Ninalowo
Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has revealed that he was born into a staunch Muslim family as Azeez but his system…
2023 presidency and the lies against me: My story – Lawan
Nigeria's Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has opened up on his purported plan to vie for 2023 presidency.
United States wracked by coronavirus as cases explode
The United States’ coronavirus caseload is exploding out of control even as leaders of some of the worst-hit states argue…
2 Anambra paedophiles caught red-handed, victim kids traumatised
By Okafor Ofiebor /Awka The Nigerian police in Anambra state have arrested two paedophiles in Awka South and Ihiala LGAs,…
Pictures: Lilian Esoro & Ubi Franklin mark son’s birthday
Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro and her ex husband Ubi Franklin celebrates the birthday of their son Jayden as he clocks…
COVID-19: India donates essential medicines to Nigeria
India has donated essential medicines worth 50 million dollars to African countries as part of the country’s collaboration with Africa…
Buhari congratulates Dapo Olorunyomi on Press Freedom Award
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded Dapo Olorunyomi, co-founder and publisher of Premium Times, on his being named one of the…
John Lewis lived to see his legacy play out: Barack Obama tribute
John Lewis lived to see his legacy play out in such a meaningful, remarkable way, wrote former President Barack Obama…
Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham ignores Lizzy Anjorin’s wedding in tit-for-tat
Africa's best Actress and movie producer Toyin Abraham is still nursing grudges against newly wedded and fellow actress Lizzy Anjorin.
Raphael Popoola gains recognition in Nigeria’s growing analytics ecosystem
Nimot Sulaimon In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed significant growth in its digital economy, with organizations increasingly seeking ways to…
May D joins Davido’s record label
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and dancer, Akinmayokun Awodumila, popularly known as May D, has joined Davido Music World Wide, DMW label.
3 die, others injured in Niger road accident
The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the death of three persons in an accident that occurred along Gurata village…
UDUTH raises service charges by 100%
The Management of Usmanu Danfodio University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) Sokoto has hiked its service charges by more than 100 percent…
John Lewis lion of U.S. civil rights movement takes final bow: Tributes (Photos)
Tributes poured in Saturday from Democrats and Republicans for U.S. Civil rights leader and long-serving Congressman John Lewis.
COVID-19: 3 Nigerians dropped from special US-Abuja flight
Another three Nigerians have missed the special US-Lagos flight arranged to evacuate Nigerians stranded in the United States due to…
Gov Lalong’s Chief of Staff recovers from Coronavirus
Mr. Noel Donjur, the Chief of Staff to the Plateau Governor Simon Lalong, has now tested negative to Coronavirus.
Di’Ja replies troll who mocked actress Ramaha Sadau for being single
Nigerian singer Di’Ja has cautioned one of her followers after he mocked her colleague actress Rahama Sadau for being single.
NAF begins investigation into Tolulope Arotile’s death, 2 suspects held
“Whatever needs to be known will be known; it is standard practice. So, we are investigating the circumstances leading to…