Year: 2020
Kukah to critics: I have no problem with Buhari, but leadership style
Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Rev.Matthew Hassan Kukah said he has no personal problem with President Muhammadu Buhari,…
BBNaija’s Kiddwaya shows off luxury Dubai apartment
Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate and reality TV star, Terseer Waya better known as Kiddwaya has shown off his recently acquired…
MURIC wants Bishop Kukah to resign from National Peace Committee
An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has asked Bishop Matthew Kukah to resign from the General…
Tithing not in the Scripture
The truth is that tithing as presently practised by many churches, especially the so called Pentecostal or Evangelical churches, is…
Oyo police move to rescue abducted farmer Agboola
The Oyo State Police Command said it is making frantic efforts to rescue Mr Oluwole Agboola, a farmer, who was…
Benin soon to achieve energy autonomy
Benin will soon achieve energy autonomy, President Patrice Talon reassured on Tuesday in the National Assembly.
Work begins on Umuahia-Bende-Ohafia Road – Lawmaker
Rep. Ben Kalu (APC), representing Bende Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, said on Tuesday that the Federal Government…
Youth empowerment high on my priority – Okowa
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has said that the empowerment of youths is high on his administration’s agenda as their…
Argentina country of Pope Francis legalises abortion
Argentina, the country of Pope Francis on Wednesday became the first major country in Latin America to legalise abortion.
UK approves Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The United Kingdom on Wednesday became the first country in the world to approve a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford…
New NIN registration rules take effect from today
Nigerians seeking to obtain the National Identity Numbers will now have to book ahead before they go to NIN registration…
Discharged COVID-19 patients experience severe mental illness
A small number of discharged COVID-19 patients are experiencing severe mental illness symptoms, according to a report by New York…
Body of ex-US ambassador Sylvanus Nsofor being flown home today
The body of Late Justice Sylvanus Nsofor, former Ambassador of Nigeria to the U.S., is set to be flown back…
Benue bans motorcycles, illegal revenue check points
The Benue State Security Council has banned motorcycles in Katsina-Ala and Ukum Local Government Areas of the state.
Governor Bala Mohammed signs Bauchi’s 2021 budget
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Tuesday signed the 2021 appropriation bill of N213.9 billion into law 15 days…
COVID-19: Nigeria passing through challenging phase
Mr Boss Mustapha, Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has lamented the difficulties Nigeria faces as it responds to…
Apple loses copyright suit against Corellium
A federal judge Tuesday dismissed Apple’s copyright infringement lawsuit against cybersecurity startup Corellium in a case that could have implications…
Nigeria imposes new rules for UK, South Africa arrivals
Additional COVID-19 quarantine protocols for arrivals from UK and South Africa announced by chairman of the Presidential Task Force, Boss…
Aisha Buhari entitled to her privacy: Aide Abdullahi
Aliyu Abdullahi, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity (Office of the First Lady), has refused…
CAN seeks immediate release of kidnapped Imo Bishop
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the kidnap of Most Rev. Moses Chikwe, the Auxiliary Bishop of the…
Niger council boss suspended over corruption allegations
Mr Suleiman Chukuba, the Chairman of Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, has been suspended.
Tamir Rice: U.S. DoJ says no criminal charge against killer cop
The U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday it will not file federal criminal charges against the policeman who killed then…
Messi-less Barcelona did enough to beat Eibar: Koeman
Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman has said his side did enough to win their game against Eibar but were unlucky.
COVID-19 cases shoot up sharply, 2 die in Abuja, one in Kano
Nigeria registered 749 new COVID-cases on Tuesday, almost twice the 397 announced on Monday. Three deaths were also announced
U.S. Senate leader McConnell stalls $2000 relief checks
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday put off a vote on President Donald Trump’s call to boost COVID-19…
9 bandits killed by troops in fire fight on Kaduna-Abuja highway
Nigerian soldiers securing the Kaduna-Abuja road have neutralised nine bandits in a firefight late on Monday night into the early…
Nigeria to see a spike in COVID-19 cases January: NCDC
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has predicted a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in Nigeria by January 2021.
Obaseki’s certificate forgery case continues today
The Federal High Court Abuja, will continue hearing in the certificate forgery case filed against Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo…
Femi Odekunle: I have lost a valued friend, says shocked Buhari
President Buhari has confirmed the death of Professor Femi Odekunle, a member of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, expressing…
CSOs blame Nigerian politicians over insecurity
A Coalition of 92 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) led by the Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness (CCLCA), has…