Year: 2020
Former FCT Minister Akinjide’s trial to resume 2021
A Federal High Court on Tuesday adjourned the trial of a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Jumoke Akinjide,…
EFCC records 11 convictions in one day
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) Ibadan zonal office, has secured eleven convictions in Oyo and Osun State respectively.
Crown Flour Mill unveils Vitamin Premix Facility
Top food product manufacturer, Crown Flour Mill Limited, a subsidiary of Olam Group, has committed to deliver Nigeria’s first state-of-the-art…
Ghana election: Akufo-Addo surges ahead of Mahama
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, appears to be on his way for a second term in office, as he has…
Photo News: Buhari meets with 36 governors
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with all 36 state governors in a closed-door meeting at the State House, Abuja.
Jenna Ellis, another Trump election lawyer down with COVID
Jenna Ellis, another conservative lawyer helping Trump to upend US President-elect Joe Biden's victory, has gotten COVID-19.
N1.4Bbn oil subsidy scam: How Nadabo Energy boss defrauded FG
The ongoing trial of Abubakar Ali Peters, Chairman, Nadabo Energy, for an alleged N1.4bn oil fraud, continued on Tuesday, December…
Senate to amend 28-year-old Medical and Dental Practitioners law
The Senate has begun the process of amending the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act which was last amended 28 years…
Edo NUJ, NHRC partner against gender-based violence
The Edo State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has expressed deep concern and worries over the rising cases…
Edo council polls: Only persons with character will be elected – Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Tuesday reassured that only competent persons with character and proven integrity would be…
Lawan pledges support for women
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday pledged to give more support for women participation in governance, politics, business…
Nobody can drive Northerners away from Southern Nigeria, say Northern Elders
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Northern Elders Forum on Tuesday asked Northerners living in Rivers State, and other parts of southern…
NBA apologises to Lagos Judicial panel over lawyers’ unruly behaviour
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) president, Olumide Akpata, has apologized to the Lagos Judicial panel over the unruly behaviour displayed…
Check out Nollywood star Yul Edochie, mum
Multiple award winning Nigerian actor and politician Yul Edochie, took to his social media timeline to share a picture he…
Etta mocks Buhari, others, says his expulsion a nullity
Former Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, South-South, Hilliard Etta has mocked President Muhammadu Buhari and other party…
APC NEC backs Buhari on security, blasts PDP [Details of Decisions]
NEC of the APC condemned PDP leadership’s call for the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari over the security situation in…
Oyo NSCDC appeals for equipment to tackle disaster impacts
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, says it requires more equipment to effectively tackle the…
Breaking: Buhari, 36 governors in ‘closed door’ meeting over insecurity
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind 'closed door; with governors of the 36 states of the federation in…
COVID-19: Africa’s cases surpass 2.2m – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa located in Brazzaville, Congo, said there are over 2.2 million confirmed…
Updated: Ghana postpones presidential election result
Ghana's Electoral Commission (EC) took a volte face on Tuesday and postponed the 5pm scheduled declaration of the presidential election…
Gunning for Biden: Texas takes Trump case to Supreme Court
Texas, aiming to help Trump upend the results of the U.S. election, sued the states of Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and…
EU delegation to provide COVID-19 tests, vaccine to Gaza
A European Union diplomatic delegation pledged to help the Gaza Strip with its fight against the coronavirus during a visit…
Police turned me to ATM, withdrew N.8m – Okundaye tells Edo Panel
By Jethro Ibileke A 61-year-old victim of police brutality, Mrs. Patience Okundaye, has narrated how two police officers turned her…
Yuletide: FRSC wants drivers to maintain speed limit
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Tuesday, urged motorists and other road users to always be patient and maintain…
Senate considers bill to blacklist loan defaulters in Nigeria
The Senate on Tuesday considered a bill seeking to improve credit repayment culture, reduce non-performing loans in the banking sector,…
DPR to collaborate with oil producers – Director
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it will collaborate with the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) of the Lagos…
Again, gunmen shoot 2 dead in Benin city
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Two persons were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in two separate attacks at Aduwawa and Ogida areas of…
FRSC urges drivers to maintain speed limit
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Tuesday, urged motorists and other road users to always be patient and maintain…
Bauchi NHRC receives 214 rights violation cases
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Bauchi office, says it received no fewer than 214 cases of human rights violations across…
Borno pays N12bn pension arrears
The Borno Government on Tuesday commenced payment of N12 billion outstanding pension arrears of 3,000 retired civil servants in the…