Year: 2020
NCDC lied, we didn’t record 10 new COVID-19 cases – Zamfara Govt
Zamfara State Government on Tuesday said the figure of 10 new COVID-19 cases in the state announced on Monday by…
Buhari sacks TCN boss Gur Mohammed, appoints Abdulaziz as successor
President Muhammadu Buhari sacks Usman Gur Mohammed as managing director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
Kings and queens should stay off social media – BBA star, Tayo Faniran
Big Brother Africa star, Tayo Faniran has reacted to the Ooni of Ife’s wife, Olori Prophetess Naomi’s statement on her…
Akwa Ibom takes delivery of Bombardier CRJ 900 aircraft
The Akwa Ibom State Government, on Tuesday, took delivery of the fourth aircraft in the fleet of Ibom Air.
JUST IN: Lagos discharges nine more Coronavirus patients
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday announced the discharge of nine more Coronavirus patients after they tested negative for…
Another 10 Chinese, others arrested for illegal mining in Osun
The Osun State Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Operation Amotekun has arrested another 10 Chinese, 1 Ghanaian, and three locals…
Why privatization of power sector must be reviewed now – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has called for the immediate review of the privatization exercise of the power sector…
Meet the world’s oldest video game YouTuber
By Efunla Ayodele According to Guinness World Records, the world’s oldest video games YouTuber is Hamako Mori aka Gamer Grandma…
US-based Nigerians commend Buhari over Gambari’s new role
Prominent Nigerians based in the United States have commended President Muhammadu Buhari over the appointment of Professor Ibrahim Gambari as…
Dino Melaye stars in Nollywood movie, ‘The Bean Shaped Superhero’
Controversial ex-Senator, Dino Melaye has starred in a Nollywood movie, 'The Bean Shaped Superhero.'
Federal Character Commission member dies after appointment
A newly-appointed commissioner of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) from Kwara State, Mr. James Kolo, has died after a brief…
COVID-19, our lives and the big questions that matter
Forty years ago, smallpox became the only human disease to be eradicated globally, as the World Health Organisation certified its…
Delta to establish security outfit to checkmate menace of Fulani herdsmen
Delta State Government on Tuesday raised the alarm over regular herdsmen-farmers violent clashes leading to loss of lives and properties…
Six test positive in 3 English Premier League clubs
Three English Premier League clubs have returned six positive cases for coronavirus, following the testing of players and staff ahead…
Confusion over the whereabouts of kidnapped Edo APC leader
Confusion has continued to trailed the whereabouts of a former Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Edo State, Mr. Presley…
Senate President mourns Yobe Chief Judge, Musa Nabaruma
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed shock and sadness over the death of the Chief Judge of Yobe…
Massive breakthrough: Taraba discharges all Coronavirus patients
The Taraba State Government on Tuesday said it has discharge all coronavirus patients from its isolation centre after they recovered…
COVID-19: Lagos PPA issues guidelines to ease registration, payment by contractors
In a bid to ensure the ease of doing business, particularly during the lockdown ordered by the Federal and the…
Senate begins amendment of Nigeria’s local content law to strengthen economy
The Senate has commenced amendment of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act 2010, following the consideration of…
Coronavirus strikes 9 persons dead in Lagos, FCT, others
Nine persons have been killed by the deadly Coronavirus in Lagos, FCT and four other states in the nation.
COVID-19: Buhari congratulates Ogunbiyi Nigerian eminent UK surgeon
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message of congratulations to Dr. Olagunju Ogunbiyi, on his discharge from hospital in London…
Sandra Ikeji celebrates hubby, Arinze on birthday
Sandra Ikeji, the younger sister of Nigerian popular blogger, Linda Ikeji, has penned down a lovely message on social media…
PDP attacks SGF Mustapha, Buhari over COVID-19 broadcast
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari for not announcing the extension of gradual lockdown ease himself.
Beyonce’s mom shares throwback photo
Tina Lawson, the mother of American singer, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has shared a fierce throwback photo of herself when she was…
UK coronavirus death toll over 35,000
Coronavirus death toll in the UK today shot past the 35,000 mark, after 227 new deaths were reported.
Coronavirus patient gives birth to twins at LUTH
A Coronavirus patient has given birth to twins at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH.
Popular Yoruba actor welcomes new baby with wife
Nollywood actor, Razaq Owooniran popularly known as 'Wazo' has welcomed a baby boy with his wife.
Ghost worker scam: Why people are fighting BVN-linked IPPIS
Dr Joe Abah discusses ghost worker scams in Nigeria, the computerisation of the payroll as seen in IPPIS and why…
Senate backs Buhari over military action against banditry
The Senate on Tuesday backed President Muhammadu Buhari for his recent directive to launch a military offensive against bandits in…
Gov Bello orders contractors back to site amidst COVID-19
The Niger government has directed all contractors handling various projects to return to sites amidst the novel Coronavirus pandemic.