Year: 2020
U.S. lawmakers blast Trump over WHO
Lawmakers in the United State have condemned President Donald Trump’s decision to officially quit the World Health Organisation (WHO), amid…
Dubai job agency bars Nigerians
A Dubai-based company, Shirley Recruitment Consultants released a job advert online exempting Nigerian males and females from applying for the…
Chinese mainland confirms 9 new COVID-19 cases
Chinese health authority said on Thursday that it received reports of nine new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland…
Ivory Coast Prime Minister, Gon Coulibaly dies
Amadou Gon Coulibaly, Ivory Coast’s prime minister and the ruling party’s candidate for the next presidential election, has died at…
Coronavirus kills 15 in Nigeria in single day
Nigeria's Coronavirus caseload has surpassed 30,000 mark, with 15 people killed by the deadly virus on Wednesday.
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases surpass 30,000
Nigeria's COVID-19 cases have surpassed thirty thousand cases in new figures published by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC.
Nollywood actress blasts FG on aftermath of Abule Ado explosion
Nollywood actress Nkiru Umeh on Wednesday blasted the Federal Government after some alleged government officials asked for a bribe instead…
WHO to begin study on origin of COVID-19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said its experts will travel to China to work together with their Chinese counterparts…
LASG empowers 300 victims of Abule-Egba pipeline explosion
The Lagos State Government has empowered over 300 victims of the Abule-Egba pipeline explosion with vocational training for them to…
Ecobank Promotes Entrepreneurship; Extends Agric Loan to 70,000 Farmers
Ecobank Nigeria has restated its commitment to the Agricultural sector and is supporting over 70,000 farmers with special loans to…
City put five goals past hapless Newcastle
Manchester City thrash Newcastle United on Wednesday at the Etihad Stadium to return to winning ways.
Fraud: Magu Must Face Prosecution – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after reviewing the reported circumstances surrounding the investigation of the indicted acting Chairman of the…
Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu contracts Coronavirus
Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu, has contracted the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Man in court for sexually molesting minor in Osun
A 30-year-old man, Adeoye Makinde, who allegedly sexually molested a 13-year-old girl. on Wednesday appeared in a Magistrates’ Court in…
Video: Ladipoe ft Simi release visual for ‘Know You’
Nigerian lyricist, Ladipo Eso popularly known as Ladipoe has released visuals for his hit single ''Know You'', featuring Simi.
OGPWA begins assessment of damaged roads
Following the flash flood occasioned by the heavy downpour of rain in Ogun State, especially Abeokuta, the State Public Works…
Funke Akindele gifts Pa James new house
Ace Nollywood actress Funke Akindele-Bello has gifted a new house to veteran actor, Kayode Olasehinde ‘Ajirebi’ aka Pa James after…
Wike sacks Perm. Sec. for chasing away health officials during burial
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has sacked a serving Permanent Secretary for chasing away health officials who came to enforce…
COVID-19: Wike imposes curfew on Bonny, Onne
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has appealed to residents of the State to take personal responsibility to curb the spread…
FG makes U-turn, cancels reopening of schools
The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu has cancelled the reopening of schools, stating that it is unsafe for Nigerian students.…
EFCC closes case against ex-NDDC executive, one other
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, closed its case against Tuoyo Omatsuli, a former executive director, Projects,…
Security remains our priority – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday reinstated his administration's commitment to the continued provision of adequate security of lives…
Lagos mulls upgrading of existing estates
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Housing, is set to renovate, beautify and upgrade the aesthetics of existing…
Photo News: Buhari presides virtual FEC meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presided over a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the council chambers, State House, Abuja.
Mohammed Umar is EFCC’s new acting Chairman
Mohammed Umar, Head of Operations at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday resumed as the acting chairman…
1142 soldiers graduate from NASI, Kaduna
The Nigerian Army School of Infantry (NASI), on Wednesday in Jaji, Kaduna graduated 1142 soldiers trained as special forces to…
Lai Mohammed mourns late Kwara Chief of Staff
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has condoled with the Government and people of Kwara over the…
Families’ unity, economic prosperity of Iruland my top priority – Oba Lawal
The unification of the larger Oniru royal families and the economic prosperity of Iru land are the priorities of the…
Low passengers turn out as domestic flights resume in Lagos
Following the Federal Government’s decision to re-open Lagos and Abuja airports for flight operations as part of the phased ease…
Denmark introduces COVID-19 certificate for travelers
Denmark on Wednesday introduced COVID-19 certificate aimed at making it easier for nationals planning to travel abroad during the pandemic.