Year: 2020
Watch this episode of AY Makun’s “Call To Bar”
Lagos based stand Up comedian Ayo Makun popular as AY is out with this week's episode of his hilarious “Call…
‘American Idol’ to encore historic charity single ‘We Are The World’
Archbishop Samson Benjamin, the General Overseer for Resurrection Praise Ministry for Africa Worldwide, on Saturday said the proposed Disease Control…
Marriage is not a degree – Ghanaian actress replies troll
Popular Ghanaian actress and mother of one, Yvonne Nelson, has replied a troll who wanted to know when she will…
South Africa records highest coronavirus cases since March
South Africa on Friday recorded 785 confirmed cases of COVID-19. It was the highest number in the 24-hour cycle since…
Ekiti govt slashes 2020 budget by N33 billion
Ekiti state government on Saturday announced a reduction in its 2020 budget from N124.5 billion to N91.128 billion in accordance…
Nigerian Film Corporation hails Gambari’s appointment
The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has hailed the appointment of Prof. Ibrahim Gambari as Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu…
PDP suspends ‘group of rascals’
The Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau has suspended eight members of the party.
Davido’s ‘Blow my mind’ hits 45 million views on YouTube
Nigerian Afro-Pop singer, David Adeleke Davido’s 2019 hit, ‘Blow my mind,’ featuring American R&B singer Chris Brown has crossed the…
Nigeria’s veterinary association loses President to COVID-19
The President of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Prof. Bello Mohammed Agaie, has died in Sokoto of complications from…
WurlD releases “AfroSoul” EP
By Taiwo Okanlawon Afro-soul singer and songwriter, Sodiq Onifade popularly known as WurlD has released his long-awaited EP entitled “Afrosoul”…
Coronavirus: 3 patients to a bed as Indian hospitals near collapse
Packed morgues, bodies in wards, patients forced to share beds and medical workers run ragged: Mumbai's war against coronavirus has…
Mercy Johnson praises hubby on his birthday
Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie who recently birthed her fourth child is celebrating her hubby, Prince Okojie as he marks…
Trump sacks Inspector General Steve Linick probing Pompeo
U.S. President Donald Trump has sacked State Department Inspector General Steve Linick, the latest abrupt dismissal of an official tasked…
N-Power beneficiaries will be paid soon – FG
Nigerian Government has announced that beneficiaries of the Social Investment Programme, N-Power, will receive their April stipend next week.
China replies U.S. on latest Huawei ban, threatens retaliation
China has urged the United States to stop the "unreasonable suppression of Huawei and Chinese enterprises" as it also threatened…
Fresh, strange facts about coronavirus
Scientists around the world are building up their knowledge about the coronavirus, as they frantically search for a cure and…
Super Eagles player, Ndidi, wife welcome first child
Super Eagles midfielder, Ndidi Wilfred and his wife, Dinma, have welcomed their first child, a baby girl.
Saudi researchers develop diagnostic test for coronavirus
A group of Saudi researchers in Riyadh has developed a diagnostic test to detect coronavirus infection, state news agency SPA…
Nigerian electricity workers threaten strike
The electricity workers under the umbrella of Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) has threatened to embark…
Gbajabiamila donates relief items to IDP camps
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to addressing…
COVID-19: FIFA’s The Best Awards postponed
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association, FIFA's The Best awards ceremony, scheduled to be held in Milan on 21st of…
Oyo former SSG, ex comissioner mourn Ayoola’s sudden demise
Former Secretary to Oyo State Government, Chief Sharafadeen Alli, and former Commissioner for Agriculture, Bimbo Kolade, have described the death…
COVID-19: ABU invents local ventilator
A locally invented ventilator has been unveiled by a team of engineers in Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, to enhance…
Data shows U.S. economy in a shambles
Newly released multi-faceted economic data showed the U.S. economy is in a shambles and may not rebound quickly even when…
Nigeria records 288 new cases of Coronavirus, Lagos in sharp lead
Nigeria has recorded 288 new cases of the deadly Coronavirus, with Lagos recording 179 of the new cases.
Will Smith set the internet on fire with remix of Joyner Lucas tribute
Actor Will Smith is singing again more than 15 years after he dropped his last album, Lost and Found.
Chinese nationals arraigned for offering EFCC N100m bribe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Sokoto Zonal office on Friday arraigned the duo of Meng Wei Kun and…
Gov. Abiodun extends lockdown in Ogun by 1 more week
The Ogun government says it will extend the current lockdown in the state by another one week.
Prof. Gambari: Buhari chose the best among us – Ajimobi
Former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari over the appointment of Prof. Agboola Gambari as…
We’re still looking for driver who killed Grace Okeleke – BRT
The Primero Transport Services Ltd., the operator of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), said it is still looking for the driver…