Year: 2020
Lagos man Ikhenoba acquitted over sexual assault of minor
An Ikeja High Court on Thursday discharged and acquitted a middle-aged man, Friday Ikhenoba, of a charge of sexual assault…
‘Beautiful fraud’: Kogi drags NCDC over coronavirus two index cases
Kogi state doubled down on Thursday night in rejecting its inclusion in the coronavirus caseload in the country.
COVID-19: Rivers cuts 2020 budget by 48 percent
The Rivers State Executive Council has approved the review of the 2020 Budget in line with the present economic realities…
COVID-19: Jumia partners Breweries, Unilever to increase consumers’ access to food, others
Nigeria’s leading e-commerce platform, Jumia, has partnered with global beverage company International Breweries and global consumer goods maker Unilever to…
Who is Jonathan Steingard?
Jonathan Steingard is a Canadian musician, lead vocalist and lead guitarist for the Christian band, Hawk Nelson. Jonathan was born…
Breaking: Nigeria’s Coronavirus cases jump to 8,915, with 182 fresh infections
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on Thursday confirmed 182 new cases of Coronavirus in the country, with Lagos…
Lalong, Mamora, Femi Adesina hail Rotimi Amaechi
Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, celebrated the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi as he marked his 55th birthday.
Buhari will assent to Peace Corps bill, Ndume raises hope
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Army, Sen. Ali Ndume, said he expects President Muhammadu Buhari to sign…
President Buhari loves Amaechi like a son – El-Rufai
Governors of Kaduna Nasir El-Rufai has lauded the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, for his selfless service to Nigeria, as…
Fire guts crowded Cameroon prison in Douala
A fire tore through an overcrowded maximum-security prison in Cameroon’s port city of Douala on Thursday leading to the hospitalisation…
Trump fails to shut down Twitter but opens social media to law suits
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed his executive order on the social media platforms. But he didn't follow through…
Danger averted as fire rips through crowded prison
A fire tore through an overcrowded maximum-security prison in Cameroon’s port city of Douala on Thursday.
Don’t insult my man – Anita Joseph issues stern warning
Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph has issued a stern warning to those who insult her and her husband, for no just…
Stella Damasus & hubby celebrate ‘documentary worthy’ marriage
Veteran Nollywood Actress, Stella Damasus, and her husband, Movie Producer, Daniel Ademinokan are celebrating ‘Love’.
Teddy A & BamBam battle another claim of ‘domestic violence’
Popular Nigerian Couple and reality stars, Teddy A and Bam Bam have dispelled another rumor of ‘Domestic Violence.’
How our agricultural projects will enhance food security – LASG
Lagos State Government has unfolded various agricultural projects that will ensure and sustain the food security situation in its communities.
Lagos dismisses controversy over 5G Wireless Technology
The Lagos State Government on Thursday dismissed controversy on the inherent danger posed by 5G wireless technology network to the…
May D blasts Ubi Franklin after canceling interview
Nigerian Singer, May D, took to social media to give reasons he decided to cancel a scheduled interview by Ubi…
Adesina: Obasanjo, Nigerian govt rebuff U.S. pressure on AfDB
Former Nigerian leader, Olusegun Obasanjo and the Nigeria’s finance minister, have all slammed the attempt by the United States to…
Lagos boosts Ease of Doing Business with Physical Planning reforms
As part of efforts to enhance the ease of doing business, the Lagos State Government is instituting a number of…
Bobrisky arrested over alleged fraud estimated at N30m
Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky whose real name is Okuneye Idris, was arrested in the early hours of today by operatives…
COVID-19: NDDC headquarters shutdown over death of Director
Panic has gripped residents of Port Harcourt, Rivers State amidst controversy surrounding the death of the Acting Executive Director, Finance…
Alert: 28 Nigerian states at risk of flooding
No fewer than 102 local government areas in 28 states are at risk of flooding.
Lagos attracts US$250m investments to Alaro City industrial hub
The Lagos State Government on Thursday said it has attracted investments worth US250m for its new industrial cum residential development…
Ebonyi Govt confirms re-arrest of escaped COVID-19 patient
The Ebonyi State Government on Thursday said that it had rearrested the COVID-19 patient that escaped while being treated at…
CBN predicts negative economic growth in Q2
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has predicted negative Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for the country in the second…
Akeredolu gives N47.6m car loan to primary school teachers
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, on Thursday, gave out N47.6 million as car loans to primary school teachers in…
Massive pains: Lagos BRT operator announces hike in fares
Primero Transport Services Ltd., operator of the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) says it has secured approval to increase its…
‘Oshiomhole, NWC lack powers to fix mode of state primary election’
A social-cultural group, Edo Unity League (EUL), has declared that the constitution of the All Progressives Congress (APC), does not…
FG dissolves governing councils of UNIPORT, Maritime University
The Federal Government on Thursday dissolved the Governing Councils of the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State and Maritime University