Year: 2020
NEMA warns against building houses under power line
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has cautioned Nigerians against building houses under high tension power transmission lines to avoid…
Juliet Ibrahim drops new vlog ‘Who Knows me Better’
Media personality and multiple award winning Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim is out with a new vlog, teaming up with her…
Police officers shot my brother & dumped him – Nigerian lady cries out
A lady, with Twitter handle @leeyah2k, has cried out over the “deadly attack” on her brother by Nigerian police officers.…
Prime Minister decries Australian sentenced to death in China
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, on Monday, expressed sadness about a citizen who was sentenced to death in China recently.
Kranium features Tiwa Savage on ‘Gal Policy’ (Remix)
Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall singer-songwriter, Kranium joins forces with 'Let Them Know' crooner Tiwa Savage for the remix of his…
Mr P to drop new album ‘TheProdigal’
Mr P, a former member of the defunct group, Psquare is getting set to launch a new project, and his…
FFK applauds Presidency’s savage reply to Ango Abdullahi
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has supported the Presidency's response to accusations made by Professor Ango Abdullahi.
Dangote puts Nigeria on the world map
Dangote Cement put Nigeria on the world map with the exportation of 27,800 metric tonnes of clinker to a neighbouring…
Resident doctors embark on indefinite strike
Members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), on Monday, embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike.
U.S. fighter jet crashes into North Sea, pilot missing
A US F-15 fighter plane has crashed in the North Sea, triggering a desperate search for the pilot, U.S. Air…
Global Coronavirus cases hit new grim milestone
Global coronavirus cases crossed the eight million mark on Monday, helped by surging cases in America, Brazil and Russia.
Disneyland to reopen in Hong-Kong after COVID-19 break
Hong Kong’s Disneyland theme park said that it will reopen on June 18 to a reduced number of visitors, following…
BP takes $17.5b punch from coronavirus
British energy giant BP said Monday that it will take a hit of up to $17.5 billion in the second…
Nigerian striker Awoniyi regains consciousness after head injury
Nigerian forward, Taiwo Awoniyi, is ‘conscious and responsive’ after suffering a head injury while in action for Mainz in Sunday’s…
Philippines jails journalist critic Maria Ressa for cyber libel
Philippine journalist Maria Ressa was convicted Monday of cyber libel and faces up to six years behind bars. The case…
Sani Abacha not a thief, says wife Maryam
Maryam Abacha insists her husband, Sani Abacha was not a thief, as she agonised over the abandonment of the family…
Christ Embassy snubs CAN, rejects guidelines for reopening
Christ Embassy, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Saturday, rejected the guidelines issued by the state government for reopening of churches.
Sam Ocheho Handball Championship cancelled over COVID-19 fears
The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has canceled the 5th Sam Ocheho Invitational Handball Championship earlier slated for June 2020,…
Lagos commences physical verification of social clubs
The Lagos State Safety Commission has commenced physical verification of social clubs in the State
UN officials condemn systemic racism in U.S.
Twenty-two senior United Nations officials have issued a joint statement condemning “pervasive and systemic racism” in the United States and…
Robbers attack PoS shop in commando-style; 4 feared killed
Four unfortunate customers got shot by armed robbers during a robbery attack on a PoS shop in Panyam District of…
6ix9ine & Nicki Minaj make another history with TROLLZ
New York rapper 6ix9ine has landed another hit as new Nicki Minaj collaboration "Trollz" garnered the biggest 24-hour debut for…
Obaseki will ‘seek accommodation elsewhere,’ says Special Adviser
Osaigbovo Iyoha, Special Adviser on Political Matters to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, said his principal will reveal the platform…
Atlanta police offer $10,000 for info on Wendy’s arsonist
Police in Atlanta offered a $10,000 reward and published photos of what appeared to be a masked white woman as…
Nigerian scientists testing plasma from healed COVID-19 patients to treat others
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, on Sunday said the Federal Government is working on a research, using plasma…
Macron to protesters: France will not tear down statues of racists
President Emmanuel Macron vowed on Sunday that France would not seek to erase elements of its history or take down…
Every football team has a gay player–Troy Deeney
Watford striker Troy Deeney, has sensationally asserted that there is probably "one gay player in every football team".
Is Trump fit for November election? Some doubts emerge
U.S. President Donald Trump turned 74 today 14 June, five months to the November presidential election. But is he fit…
Gombe state topples Lagos on coronavirus daily leaderboard, Nigeria hits 16,000
Gombe state pushed Lagos aside Sunday on the leaderboard of the daily coronavirus cases, posting 73 cases overnight.Lagos posted 68…
Gov. Sanwo-Olu pays condolence visit to Ighodalo’s family
Governor BabaJide SanwoOlu paid a condolence visit to Pastor Itua Ighodalo on the passing of his wife Ibidunni Ighodalo.