Year: 2020
UPDC raises N16bn, prepares for unbundling, positions for growth
UACN Property Development Company Plc (UPDC) held a virtual closing gong ceremony to mark its successful N16bn Rights Issue at…
Ex- George Bush aides boost Joe Biden’s White House campaign
Former officials from the George W. Bush administration have formed a super PAC to support former Vice President Joe Biden's…
Toolz opens up on losing baby
Popular OAP, Tolulope Oniru-Demuren also known as Toolz has opened up on how she felt when she lost her child.
Enugu announces 9 new COVID-19 cases
The Enugu State Government has announced nine positive COVID-19 new cases, bringing the total confirmed cases to 27.
George Floyd: Derek Chauvin’s charges to be increased
Minnesota Attorney General, Keith Ellison has decided to increase the charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree…
NCDC releases guidelines for handling coronavirus dead victims
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control on Wednesday released guidelines for handling dead victims of the coronavirus.
Oil prices fall on doubts over output cuts
Oil prices dropped on Thursday, reversing Wednesday gains , on concern over whether major crude producers will be able to…
Lagos to produce first Forensic Dentist in West Africa
Lagos State Government has disclosed that the massive investment in the human capacity development of its workforce is already attracting…
John Boyega leads ‘Black Lives Matter’ protest in London
Nigerian-British actor, John Boyega, joined other 'Black Lives Matter' demonstrators on Wednesday in London to protest the recent killing of…
Lagos, Kano , FCT account for 64.2% of coronavirus cases in Nigeria
The states of Lagos and Kano and the Abuja Federal capital Territory account for 64.2 percent of the Coronavirus caseload…
South Korea seeks arrest of Samsung heir in succession probe
South Korean prosecutors have requested an arrest warrant against Samsung Group heir, Jay Y. Lee.
German sex offender named as murder suspect in Madeleine McCann case
German Police have said that a 43-year-old man, who has been convicted of multiple sexual offences, is a murder suspect…
UK car sales almost 90% below normal in May
British car sales edged up in May after falling to their lowest since 1946 in April but still remained almost…
Osun reopens worship centres
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State on Wednesday ordered partial reopening of worship centres in the state for two weeks.
China eases ban on foreign flights after U.S targets its carriers
China said it will ease coronavirus restrictions to allow more foreign carriers to fly to the mainland, shortly after Washington…
Updated: U.S. bans Chinese flights
The United States announced Wednesday that Chinese airlines will be suspended from operating passenger flights to and from the US.
Snapchat puts Trump account in bad book
Snapchat on Wednesday became the latest social network moving to curb the reach of US President Donald Trump, claiming the…
Lagos to review land use charge
Lagos will soon reverse the Land Use Charge (LUC) to the pre-2018 rate, Commissioner for Finance, Dr Rabiu Oluwo said…
Nollywood actress calls out movie producer Okpalan who demands sex for roles
By Nimot Adetola Sulaimon Nollywood actress, Sharon Jatto has publicly called out a movie producer Victor Okpalan who she claims…
Only One death in 24 hours as Nigeria logs 348 coronavirus cases
Nigeria recorded just one death in 24 hours out of its COVID-19 patients as it registered 348 new cases to…
Police arrest suspected hemp peddler, recover 100 parcels
The Jigawa State Police Command said that a suspected illicit drug peddler has been arrested with 100 parcels of hemp.
Computer Village traders seek LASG intervention over crisis
The Ogunbiyi Community Development Association (CDA) in Ikeja, Lagos has urged the state government to intervene over alleged constant harassment…
Tinubu weighs in for Tina, Omozuwa, Jennifer, other victims
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Wednesday joined the clamour for justice and an end to gender-based violence and abuse in the…
WHO resumes trial of hydroxychloroquine
The World Health Organisation on Wednesday said it would resume using hydroxychloroquine, the controversial drug in coronavirus trials.
George Floyd for burial in Houston as 4 Minneapolis cops charged
The funeral for slain African-American George Floyd will be held 9 June in Houston, where he grew up, before moving…
Family gives date for George Floyd’s burial
The Floyd's family attorney, Ben Crump has announced that the funeral rites for George Floyd will be held on June…
Tinubu wants late predecessor Muse immortalised in Lagos
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, has urged the Lagos State Government to immortalise her predecessor, Sen. Muniru…
Late Majek Fashek called me Baba – Ebenezer Obey
Legendary Juju Musician, Ebenezer Obey said that the late Reggae musical icon, Majekodunmi Fasheke popularly known as “Majek Fashek” always…
FEC approves N1.7bn for consultancy on 2nd runway
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N1.7 billion as consultancy fees for the construction of the…
Die is cast: Three kidnappers to die by hanging in Rivers
The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has convicted five persons, three sentenced to death by hanging…