Year: 2020
COVID-19: Nigeria needs data to plan for emergencies- Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said data is a very critical component for economic planning and good governance.
Emir of Rano dies, another major blow to Kano
Emir of Rano, Dr Abubakar Tafida Ila II, is dead. The emir, who was rushed to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital…
Ganduje in frantic move to halt Coronavirus spike in Kano
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje is in frantic move to stem the tide of rising wave of Coronavirus infections in…
Stay away: Abuja shuts out FG workers in states
Abuja authorities have ordered federal workers residing outsidethe city to remain in their states of residence pending the lifting of…
Photos: We were commissioned to kidnap Joy Adoki, 2 other UNIPORT students, says Gang leader
Friday Akpan, the chief suspect in the abduction and murder of three UNIPORT students has told Rivers Police Command why…
Emir of Rano critically ill. Another COVID-19 case?
Dr Abubakar Tafida Ila II, the emir of Rano in Kano State is critically ill and hanging to life by…
Atiku: Kano litmus test for COVID-19 battle, prays for the Dokpesis
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has described the COVID-19 situation in Kano as a litmus test to winning the battle…
Why the world was worried about Kim Jong-Un
Questions of succession, nuclear talks are some of the reasons the world worried about the whereabouts of North Korea's Kim…
American actor, Sam Lloyd dies
Popular American actor, Sam Lloyd, who portrayed lawyer Ted Buckland on the comedy, "Scrubs," is dead.
COVID-19: Nigerian govt orders release of 17,500 metric tonnes of grains
The Federal Government has directed the release of about 17,500 metric tonnes of assorted grains from Yola National Food Reserve…
Trump should be worried about November
Though U.S. Stock Market is looking up, unemployment is bleak. This split reality portends a rough ride for President Trump's…
Coronavirus strikes seven more people dead in Lagos
The deadly Coronavirus has killed seven more people in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
COVID-19: Osun discharges index case, 3 health workers
Osun government said one of the coronavirus patients in its isolation state has died, while four were discharged after testing…
Nollywood actress to sue Sun Newspaper over fake news
Nollywood actress, Christabel Egbenya has expressed disappointment over a news report by Sun Newspaper about her urgent need for a…
Chidinma Ekile clocks 29
'Fallen In Love' crooner Chidinma Ekile, known professionally as Chidinma, is 29 today May 2nd 2020.
It took Fela four drummers to replace Tony Allen – PMAN
The Performing Musicians Employer’s Association of Nigeria (PMAN) on Saturday mourned the death of Tony Allen, a famous drummer and…
R. Kelly begs to be freed from prison
Disgraced American singer and songwriter, Robert Sylvester Kelly widely known as R. Kelly has made yet another plea to the…
Atiku not involved in sack of workers – Gotel Communications
Gotel Communications, one of the companies owned by Atiku Abubakar, said the former vice president of Nigeria was not involved…
COVID-19: CBN told to withdraw old naira notes from circulation
The Association of Progressive Nigerians has appealed to the Central Bank to withdraw old and tattered naira notes from circulation…
‘This breaks my heart’ – Tolani Otedola reacts to blog post about brother
Tolani Otedola, Nigerian singer and first daughter of business mogul Femi Otedola, has lambasted a news report that described her…
Anambra: Man dies in accident during night travel
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that one person died in a head-on collision between two vehicles which…
Soldier serving in French army killed in bomb attack in Mali
A soldier serving in the French army on Saturday died after being injured in a bomb attack on a military…
FCT says late Gebe Ebong not killed by COVID-19
The Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA) said Gebe Ebong, a health worker with Wuse General Hospital, Abuja who died on…
‘Of Lagos’ video out by Mayorkun
Osun native and 26 year old singer Mayorkun, releases the visual for his street anthem “Of Lagos“.
Gov. Lalong changes lockdown relaxation period
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has extended the lockdown relaxation in the state from Sunday to Monday.
Adeyanju assumes duty as Adamawa Police Commissioner
Mr Olugbenga Adeyanju has assumed duty as the new Adamawa Police Commissioner.
Madonna tests positive for coronavirus antibodies
Pop singer Madonna has revealed that she has tested positive for the COVID-19 antibodies. She shared the news on Instagram.
Video: Aisha Buhari, Dolapo Osinbajo and WOGs thank medical workers
Aisha Buhari led a virtual assembly of wives of state governors(WOGs) to thank all Nigerian medical workers taking care of…
Mercy Aigbe reveals celebrity crush, role model
Popular Nollywood Actress, Mercy Aigbe, has revealed that she had a crush on ‘African Queen’ singer, Innocent Idibia popularly known…
I’m not dating Orezi – Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has cleared the air on the relationship with Nigerian singer, Orezi days after a video of…