Year: 2020
Tinubu mourns industrialist Bode Akindele
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has described the death of foremost industrialist and philanthropist, Chief…
Afe Babalola wants rapists castrated
Legal luminary and founder of Afe Babalola University, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN), on Wednesday condemned the rising rape cases,
Gomes leaves Man United after rejecting new contract
Highly-rated young attacking midfielder Angel Gomes has left Manchester United after rejecting a new contract offer, the Premier League club…
Benue approves partial re-opening of schools
The Benue government on Wednesday approved a partial re-opening of schools in compliance with recommendations of the Presidential Task Force…
Pastor Niyi Omowodun arrested for defiling 12-year-old girl
The Police in Ogun State have arrested a 54-year-old man, Niyi Omowodun, a resident of Ejigun Agbede Itele, Ota in…
Petrol price goes up to N140-143 range
The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA), has fixed the pump price band of petrol at between N140.80 and N143.80…
JUST IN: FG increases price of petrol to N143.80 per litre
The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA), has fixed the pump price band of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known…
ICPC re-arraigns Ishaq Modibbo- Kawu
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday re-arraigned Ishaq Modibbo- Kawu, the suspended Director-General of…
EFCC arraigns 4 over illegal oil dealings
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, arraigned four suspected illegal oil dealers and a vessel on charges…
Senate President condoles with Borno Governor over death of Chief of Staff
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has sent his condolences to the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, over the…
We have developed new methods to defeat insurgents – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, said the Nigerian Army has developed new methods through which all…
National Assembly suspends Buhari’s 774,000 jobs programme
Tuesday's face-off between Minister of State for Labour, Festus Keyamo and the National Assembly joint committee of labour over the…
Truck loses control, kills 4 in Ibadan
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Wednesday reported that a truck loaded with beverages crushed to four persons to…
Actors Guild speaks on ailing Nollywood actor begging for funds
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has finally reacted to the critical condition of Nollywood Actress Ify Onwuemene who is…
Court rejects Wadume, six others’ bail application
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, turned down the bail applications filed by suspected kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala…
Updated: 2 editors Adesina, Oma Djebah named ambassadors(Full List)
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has presented the list of 42 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for approval.
Lotachukwu, Sam Ajibola share their stories on BBC (video)
Nollywood actress Ugwu Lotachukwu and fellow actor Sam Ajibola were guests on the BBC Pidgin QTMPY (Question Till Mouth Pain…
Updated: Genevieve, Erivo, Omotoso members of Oscar Academy
Nollywood veteran, Genevieve Nnaji, British-Nigerian actress Cynthia Erivo and film maker Akin Omotoso have become members of the United States…
British-Nigerian football player, Saka signs deal with Arsenal
English professional football player who is also of Nigerian descent, Bukayo Saka has signed a new long-term deal with Arsenal.
Video: Shan George comes for stingy people
50 year old Nollywood Unilag graduate Shan George took to social media to blast individuals who allow fame and wealth…
Robbery suspect, Adeniyi Ajayi picks death over Nigerian prison
A 27-year-old self-confessed robber and serial rapist, Adeniyi Ajayi, begged the Nigerian Police to kill him, instead of imprisoning him.
Nigerians misunderstand the legislature – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the legislature is the most misunderstood arm of Government.
Wizkid announces date for “Made In Lagos” album
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ayo Balogun also known as Wizkid has finally announced the 16th of July 2020 as the…
I don’t believe in dialogue with bandits – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has said that the military will not engage in dialogue with bandits…
Buhari commits to caring for vulnerable, poor Nigerians in UN message
President Muhammadu Buhari said the recently developed Economic Sustainability Plan, aimed at stimulating the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, will…
Governor Zulum’s Chief of staff Babagana Wakil dies
Dr Babagana Wakil, the chief of staff to Governor Babagana Zulum, has died. According to a statement, Wakil died today…
Watch new video ‘In My Maserati’ by Olakira
Fast rising U&I Music recording artiste Olakira comes through with a new song entitled “In My Maserati” shot and directed…
Jamiu Babangida, 5 others remanded for robbery
An Ebute- Metta Chief Magistrate court, sitting in Oyingbo area of Lagos State today ordered the remand in a Nigerian…
How Mercy Aigbe stepped into July (pictures)
Nigerian actress and business woman Mercy Aigbe in the spirit of a new month, had a photo session where's she's…
Nigerian Onwuzuruike docked for scamming Egyptian of $8.5m
A Nigerian Kingsley Ikenna Onwuzuruike has been charged before Justice A.T. Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt,…