Year: 2020
First batch of Nigerians evacuated from UK land in Lagos
The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from the United Kingdom have landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
Inter Milan players test negative for coronavirus
Inter Milan’s entire first team squad have tested negative for the novel coronavirus.
Board members appointed New Global Independent ‘Oversight Board’
On Thursday, May 7, 2020; Julie Owono, a digital rights advocate and Executive Director of Internet Sans Frontières from Cameroon,…
Kwara butchers lament loss of cattle
The Kwara Butchers Association has said that it lost cows worth N20.5 million during the one-month lockdown in the state.
World Bank grants $400m aid to Afghanistan
The World Bank has approved financial aid worth 400 million dollars to help Afghanistan’s economy and mitigate risks compounded by…
Lagos may record 120, 000 Coronavirus cases in July – LASG
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi on Friday said Lagos may record between 90,000 and 120,000 positive cases…
Army guns down Orjandu Benue’s most wanted criminal
A notorious criminal kingpin in Benue, Terugwa Igbagwa, a.k.a Orjandu has been killed by Nigeria’s military. Defence Headquarters spokesman Major…
Lagos kick starts digital platforms for teachers’ capacity development
Considering the danger and complexity of where we find ourselves as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which has altered…
3m Canadians jobless
Two million more Canadians lost their jobs in April, as the coronavirus pandemic disrupted the economy.
Wike distributes foodstuff to Ahioada West, Emuoha Local Government Areas
To cushion the effect of the sit-at-home order of the Rivers State Government, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Wednesday distributed…
Coronavirus: Lagos Water Corporation promises continuous supply of potable water
Lagos Water Corporation has re-affirmed its commitment towards sustaining potable water supply to Lagos residents.
We are set for immediate retrial of Orji Kalu – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday said it was ready for immediate retrial of former Governor of…
Lockdown: Ogun to resolve students’ accumulated house rents
Following the concern raised by students of tertiary institutions in Ogun State over accumulated house rents during the period of…
FSARS busts fake Vehicle Plate Number syndicates in Ondo
Operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, FSARS deployed to Ondo State, Southwest, Nigeria have arrested two suspects who allegedly…
TY Bello releases new single ‘Over The Earth’
Popular photographer, song composer and singer TY Bello in her regular spontaneous worship segment has dropped a song titled 'Over…
Freedom is Near for Ogoni People
The battle for justice and freedom is never so easy. You must find a reason to commit yourself to it…
Senegal reports 59 more COVID-19 cases
Senegal’s Ministry of Health and Social Action, on Friday, reported 59 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the confirmed total to…
Richard Mofe-Damijo: Profile of an iconic Nollywood actor
Veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe Damijo, popularly known as RMD is considered Nigeria’s ‘Prince of the Silver Screen’, not only…
Lockdown: Association says Nigeria may face starvation in 2021
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has warned that the country may face starvation in 2021 due to the lockdown…
Odu’a board inaugurated, Aina, Kasali, Ashiru members
The South West Governors’ Forum on Friday said it had inaugurated the board of Odu'a Investment Limited, with Olusegun Aina…
Lockdown: Lagos Mobile Court to prosecute owners of impounded vehicles
The Lagos State Government has concluded arrangement to prosecute all owners/drivers of impounded vehicles during the second phase of the…
Coronavirus: Take precautionary measures, DPR tells filling stations
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) Osogbo field office has urged petroleum marketers in the state to always take precautionary…
Simi explains ‘Duduke’ meaning
Award winning songwriter Simisola Ogunleye, known as Simi has explained the meaning of her new banging record 'Duduke'.
Coronavirus: Actors Guild of Nigeria begins aggressive sensitization
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has engaged its members in an aggressive public sensitization programme against the coronavirus.
Australian PM announces plan to lift coronavirus lockdown
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a three-stage plan to lift Australia’s Coronavirus restrictions.
Guterres says COVID-19 unleashes tsunami of hate speech
Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of United Nations on Friday called for a global effort to tackle the tsunami of hate…
Orji Uzor Kalu reacts to Supreme Court judgment nullifying trial
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia state issued a statement after the Supreme Court nullified his trial and…
Coronavirus: Finland’s industrial output grows by 2.8% in March
Finnish industrial output rose 2.8 per cent in March from a year earlier in of spite the coronavirus outbreak with…
Women are not merely baby-making machines – Maryam Adamu
Maryam Ali Adamu, Chief Executive Officer of Aljism Skincare Products has two missions she has set her sight on in…
Bayelsa LG Chairman’s father kidnapped
Napoleon Alale, the 84-year-old father of Sagbama Local Government Area Chairman in Bayelsa has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.