Year: 2020
Lagos doctors begin 3 days warning strike Monday
Doctors under the aegis of the Medical Guild in Lagos State are set to begin three days warning strike from…
Oyo discharges 67 COVID-19 patients
Sixty-seven COVID-19 patients were on Saturday discharged from the Oyo State Isolation Centre after receiving their second negative test results.
Gov. Sanwo-Olu speaks on revitalisation of National Theatre
Lagos Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the revitalization of the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, is a step toward making the…
FG officially hands over National Theatre to CBN, Bankers Committee
The Minister for Culture and Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Sunday in Lagos handed over the National Theatre to the…
Another 13 Lagosians struck dead by Coronavirus in one day
The deadly Coronavirus pandemic is having serious toll on Lagos, as another 13 people were killed by the virus on…
I married Regina Daniels & my other wives as virgins – Ned Nwoko
Billionaire Philanthropist, Ned Nwoko has revealed that he got married to his six wives as virgins.
I still have belief I will win Grammy – 9ice
Nigerian singer, Abolore Adigun, popularly known as 9ice, has said he never promised fans to win a Grammy Award for…
It’s a lie: I didn’t receive N28m from Magu – Femi Falana
Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has denied the report which stated that he received N28m from the suspended…
Buhari salutes Kamaru Usman for retaining UFC title
President Muhammadu Buhari congratulated Kamarudeen Usman on the successful defence of his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title with an…
Fans celebrate Nigerian Nightmare Kamaru Usman
Nigerian fans on social media have hailed Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, after beating America’s Jorge Masvidal on…
3 cyber crime suspects arrested in Uromi, whistleblowing by Interpol Germany
Three Nigerians have been arrested by the police for cyber-related offences including advance fee fraud, money laundering and romance scam.
Police bust Nigerian Chukwuebuka who held American lady hostage for over one year
The Nigerian Police have arrested a Nigerian Chukwuebuka Kasi Obiaku, who held an American woman hostage in a Lagos hotel…
SERAP drags governors to court over security votes, COVID-19 funds
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged 36 state governors to the Federal High Court, in Abuja over public…
Magu faces fresh query over missing 332 houses, 2 oil vessels
The suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),Mr Ibrahim Magu, has again been accused of allegedly…
Nollywood stars, celebrities hail diva Rita Dominic
Nollywood icon, Rita Dominic is 45 years old today. She announced the special day with three posts on Instagram.
Buhari hails veteran journalist, Eddie Aderinokun at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated veteran journalist, poet, author, and sports administrator, Otunba Eddie Aderinokun on his 80th birthday.
FCT health secretary recovers from coronavirus
Dr Mohammed Kawu, the acting Secretary, FCT Health and Human Services Secretariat, recovered from the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19: “My two tests came back positive” – Oyo Commissioner Fakorede
Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Asiwaju Seun Fakorede has given an update from isolation about his health two…
Collaboration to strengthen health systems and stop violence against women
Nimot Adetola In a joint effort to create sustainable global health systems and tackle the universal issue of violence against…
2020 worst year in history? Read what happened in 536 AD
2020 has already been immortalised. It is a year that nobody will forget. But is it the worst year in…
Ghana’s COVID-19 cases surpass 24,000
Ghana’s COVID-19 cases have increased to 24,248, with 414 more infections confirmed late Saturday.
Man with chronic kidney disease cries out for help
Thirty-three-year-old Oyetade Oluwafunminiyi Alalade is seriously ill and fast deteriorating in health. He needs N4.5 million to balance the N15…
Iruland crisis: Oba Gbolahan Lawal vows to restore peace, order
The new Oniru of Iruland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Gbolahan Lawal has vowed to resolve the recent crisis that…
Coronavirus hits Bachchan family, Aishwarya Rai gets infected
Former Miss World and Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her 8-year-old daughter tested positive for the Coronavirus on Sunday,…
Nigerian returnees narrate ordeals in Lebanon
A 31-year-old Nigerian, Temitope Ariwolo, and some others who were stranded in Lebanon have narrated their ordeals after being evacuated…
Germany’s prostitutes march for re-opening of brothels
Prostitutes in Germany demonstrated in Hamburg’s red light district late on Saturday evening demanding that the brothels be allowed to…
I never promised my fans Grammy – 9ice
Popular Nigerian singer, Abolore Adigun better known as 9ice, has stated that contrary to popular opinion, he never promised his…
Naya Rivera: Searchers at Lake Piru draw blank for the 4th day
A fourth day of searching for the missing Glee actress Naya Rivera at Lake Piru, California has been fruitless.
Exploring Way out of Nigeria’s Health Services Conundrum
One of the many gaps the rampaging COVID-19 pandemic has revealed in the fabric of the Nigerian society is the…
Why social distancing is not observed in airplanes – Hadi Sirika
Nigeria's Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has explained why social distancing is not observed in aircraft following the resumption of…