Year: 2020
APC lied, we issued only one certificate to Obaseki – UI
One of the reasons cited for the disqualification of Godwin Obaseki from APC's June 22 governorship primary in Edo State…
Saudi Aramco buys petrochem giant SABIC for $69.1b
Saudi Aramco has acquired 70 per cent shares of Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC) for $69.1 billion. The acquisition was…
Lagos remains COVID-19 epicentre with over 7,000 cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has affirmed Lagos state as the epicentre of COVID-19 in Nigeria after it…
NDDC ex-commissioner, Amioku is dead
Chief Tom Amioku, a former commissioner representing Delta State on the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has…
Kaduna church orders members to maintain online fellowship
The Lighthouse Church, Kaduna has directed its members to maintain virtual fellowship via the social media platforms.
Pastor Adeboye vows to report rapists to God
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer (GO) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has vowed that he and…
Akinwunmi Ambode clocks 57
Akinwunmi Ambode, former Governor of Lagos State, who turned 57, earned the encomiums and well wishes of some Nigerians on…
Ighalo to get super-sub role at Man United
Manchester United gaffer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is planning on having Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo as one of his super-subs when…
Don’t play with me – Aisha Buhari fumes at IGP
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ignored the call by the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari.
ASUU wants stiffer punishment for rapists
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) said that the death sentence and castration of rape offenders are not sufficient…
Adeboye says he, wife, grandkids will not attend church for now
Pastor Enoch Adeboye announced on Sunday that he and his wife will not attend church services as the Redeemed Christian…
Passenger from Lagos dies on board Air India flight to Mumbai
A 42-year old passenger on board an Air India flight from Lagos to Mumbai died under unclear circumstances.
China orders COVID-19 tests for fever patients
China has demanded that hospitals in Beijing offer more tests to screen fever patients for novel coronavirus infections
Late night protest on Atlanta highway, Wendy’s burnt over killing of Brooks
A group of protesters marched onto a highway in Atlanta, Georgia, late Saturday night over police killing of Rayshard Brooks,…
Gov Ugwuanyi receives support from traditional rulers
The Enugu State Traditional Rulers’ Council has unanimously passed a vote of confidence on Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi-led administration to mark…
No social distancing as Naira Marley thrills fans at Abuja concert (Video)
Controversial Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola better known as Naira Marley on Saturday defied the social distancing order at Abuja concert…
2 Filipino policemen killed in terrorist attack
Two Filipino policemen have been killed and two others wounded after suspected Abu Sayyaf extremists attacked a police station in…
Buhari, APC not showing capacity for change they promised – Dele Momodu
Popular media mogul and publisher of Ovation International, Dele Momodu has revealed that he chose former Vice President Atiku Abubakar…
Alibaba launches shopping festival
E-commerce giant Alibaba launched its first shopping festival designed to promote intangible cultural heritage (ICH) on China's Cultural and Natural…
COVID-19: Church might not open until 2021 – Tunde Bakare
The General Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has said…
Obaseki seeks protection of elderly against COVID-19
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Saturday harped on the need to protect the elderly and persons in the state…
Oyetola’s Deputy CoS, Adebisi didn’t die of COVID-19
Osun State Government has confirmed the death of Mr. Mikhail Adejare Adebisi, the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) to Governor…
Azeezat Shomuyiwa’s alleged killer arrested
A suspect has been arrested in the killing of Azeezat Shomuyiwa, a 29-year old pregnant student of the University of…
Gov. Zulum executes 326 capital projects in one year – SSG
The Secretary to Borno State Government, Alhaji Usman Jidda, has disclosed that Governor Babagana Zulum has executed 326 capital projects…
Another student Grace Oshiagwu raped, murdered in Ibadan
Rapists struck again in Sasa area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, killing another female student, Grace Oshiagwu, after molesting.
68 cult members surrender weapons in Rivers
The Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) has announced that about 68 members of two cult groups have…
6 pirates killed in raid off Cameroon
The Cameroon army said Saturday evening that its rapid intervention battalion and navy have shot dead six armed pirates off…
Tambuwal seeks death sentence for unlawful possession of arms
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has urged the National Assembly (NASS) to produce a legislation that would prescribe death…
Boko Haram, ISWAP kill over 60 in twin strikes in Monguno, Nganzai
Boko Haram militants and their allies in ISWAP have struck at two local councils in Borno, killing no fewer than…
Mertens fires Napoli to Italian Cup final, Inter Milan edged out
Dries Mertens fired Napoli to the Italian Cup final on Saturday after netting the goal which gave his side a…