Year: 2020
Breaking: 3 feared dead in Bell 206 helicopter crash
Three persons aboard a Bell 206 helicopter are feared dead after it crashed in Fairfield, California on Tuesday.
British parliament resumes physical voting amid COVID-19
Britain’s elected main house of parliament, the Commons, on Tuesday approved the government’s plan to end temporary electronic voting, introduced…
Nigeria’s coronavirus caseload close to 11,000, Lagos still epicentre
Nigeria's coronavirus caseload crept near the 11,000 mark on Tuesday, with 241 new cases declared and Lagos remaining as epicentre.
U.S. Senator calls Trump scum
Democratic Senator Ed Markey has described U.S. President Trump a scum, "fuelling" racism and hatred in America amid protests over…
My personal encounter with Majek – Adewale Ayuba
Legendary Fuji Musician, Adewale Ayuba, on Tuesday paid tribute to the late reggae musical icon, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as…
I will bring killers of Omozuwa to book – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the murder of an undergraduate of the University of Benin, Miss Uwaila Vera Omozuwa, by…
#GeorgeFloyd: Family’s GoFundMe raises over $10.3million
A GoFundMe fundraiser set up by the brother of the slain Minneapolis African-American, George Floyd, has raised more than seven…
When construction of 4th Mainland Bridge will commence – Lagos govt
The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, says the construction of Fourth Mainland Bridge will start in the first…
Why we will not reopen worship centres – Oyo govt
The Oyo State COVID-19 Taskforce has said it would not relax the ban on religious activities and the curfew imposed…
Fraud allegation rocks APC, party Chairman explains
There have been allegations of misappropriation of funds by some members of the Niger State Chapter Executive of the All…
Buhari condoles with Dan Suleiman over wife’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with elder statesman and former military Governor of Plateau, retired Air Commodore Dan Suleiman over…
4 States that swindle us of N2.5bn monthly – DisCo
The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) said it is losing about N2.5 billion monthly due to meter bypass and…
Omosuwa: I-G orders transfer of investigation
The Inspector General of Police (I-G) Mr Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the immediate transfer of investigations into the death of…
RCCG, UNIBEN, Uwa and Justice
The gruesome rape and violence that led to the death of Uwa, student of University of Benin, at a Redeemed…
Creative Industry mourns Majek Fashek
The Creative Industry Group (CIG) on Tuesday joined the rest of the world to mourn the death of the reggae…
Lagos delivers 1,348 new homes to Lagosians in one year
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it has delivered a total of 1,348 new homes to residents of the…
First home COVID-19 self-swab test launched
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Yaba, Lagos, in partnership with the Mobihealth on Tuesday launched the first home…
All-Share Index rises again
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) extended positive stance on Tuesday with the All-Share Index increasing further by 0.27 per cent…
I can’t give birth in society like this – Regina Daniels
Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has stated that she does not want to give birth to her child in a society…
133 COVID-19 vaccines in the works: WHO
The World Health Organisation(WHO) said over 130 potential COVID-19 vaccines are in development around the world, at least six at…
Why I am pained by Majek’s death – Sunny Neji
Nigeria’s music star Sunny Neji has expressed sadness over the death of music icon Majekodunmi Fasheke known as Majek Fashek.
Davido in crutches after leg injury
Nigerian musician, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido is currently using crutches to walk after sustaining an injury on right…
Femi Kuti mourns music legend, Majek Fashek
The eldest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and Nigerian musician, Femi Anikulapo Kuti has praised late reggae singer, Majek…
No shaking, I am solidly behind you, Buhari tells Adesina
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said the nation will stand solidly behind Dr Akinwumi Adesina in his bid to…
We can’t re-open churches, mosques in Lagos now – LASG
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of opening churches and mosques across the state now.
Asari Dokubo to Nnamdi Kanu: Swear if you have not been collecting money from governors
Mujahid Asari Dokubo, leader of the Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force has taken a challenge thrown at him by Nnamdi…
British PM Boris to host Global Vaccine Summit
The British High Commission in Nigeria said on Thursday that the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will host a Global…
Keyamo, Shehu Sani, others react to Majek Fashek’s death
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, former Kaduna State lawmaker, Shehu Sani, and and others have reacted…
Lagos council chairman dies
Chairman, Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area, LCDA, of Lagos State, Augustine Adeoye Arogundade is dead.
Killers of Vera Omozuwa must be brought to book – Adeboye
General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has condemned the gruesome rape and murder of a…