Year: 2020
Stimulus package: Lagos reaches out to Ajegunle residents, other groups
Lagos State Government over the weekend responded to the pleas of residents of Ajewole Street, Ajegunle, in the Ikorodu Local…
Tacha blasts blackmailers as she releases photoshopped nude photos
Controversial former housemate at the just concluded Big Brother Naija reality show, Natacha Akide also known as Tacha has expressed…
Coronavirus ? Kano probes sudden death surge
The Kano State Government said it has begun investigation into claims that there was a surge in deaths and burials…
Abba Kyari: MAN commiserates with Presidency
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) says it will always remember the Late Malam Abba Kyari for his consistent support…
Kunle Afolayan’s new movie ‘Citation’ gets release date
Veteran filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan has announced a prospective release date for his anticipated new feature film, sex for grades themed…
Akinjide, a legal colossus – Afe Babalola
Eminent lawyer, Afe Babalola, on Tuesday described the late Chief Richard Akinjide as a legal colossus and a professional who…
South-South Govs mourn Kyari
The South-South Governors Forum has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of his Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba…
COVID-19: 81% of African countries received medical supplies – WHO
WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says 81 per cent of countries in Africa have received medical supplies…
Coronavirus: Africa’s cases rise to 23,000 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, has said the number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases…
Toke Makinwa shares nude photos ‘photoshopped’ by blackmailer
Controversial On-Air Personality, Toke Makinwa has released photoshopped nude pictures of hers that were sent by a blackmailer.
Buhari mourns ex-Attorney-General, Chief Richard Akinjide
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with government and people of Oyo State over the passing of an illustrious son, former…
Immigration boss resumes work after COVID-19 recovery
The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr. Muhammad Babandede, has resumed work following recovery from COVID-19 infection.
Scores of bandits killed in Military’s airstrike in Niger
Defence Headquarters on Tuesday announced that the Air Component of Operation Gama Aiki, on April 19, killed several armed bandits…
Buhari salutes Felix Adenaike at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday saluted veteran journalist, Felix Adenaike, on his 80th birthday.
Comedian Ayo Makun sends message to social media critics
Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun has urged social media critics to also partake in social responsibilities to lessen the burden placed…
Governor Abiodun urges Ogun students to join COVID-19 fight
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state called on students in the state to cooperate with his administration in the fight…
American Rapper Eminem celebrates 12 years of sobriety
American Rapper, Marshall Bruce Mathers III, known professionally as Eminem on Tuesday celebrated his twelfth year of sobriety from alcohol.
Spain to stream coronavirus victims’ funeral online
Funeral homes in Spain announced that they would begin streaming funerals online for loved ones in a bid to combat…
Bayelsa govt warns against consumption of dead fishes littering coastline
Bayelsa Government on Tuesday urged residents to abstain from harvesting, processing, eating or selling dead fishes currently littering the Atlantic…
NMA Chairman tests positive for Coronavirus
The Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Sokoto state chapter, Dr Sani Abubakar, has tested positive for Coronavirus.
Group suspends Ramadan lectures, congregational prayers
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has ordered the suspension of annual Tafsir sessions and congregational Tarawih prayers…
Coronavirus: UNIBEN enforces use of face masks
The Management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has directed compulsory use of face masks by staff and students seeking…
Nigeria’s inflation rate hits 12.26 percent
Nigeria's inflation rate has hit 12.26 percent in March 2020, the National Bureau of Statistics reports on Tuesday.
Enugu Commissioner for Youths, Sports assumes duty
The newly-appointed Enugu State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Mr Manfred Nzekwe, has assumed work amidst the ravaging pandemic in…
Pastor T.B. Joshua: Hardship virus worse than coronavirus
Pastor T.B. Joshua of the Synagogue Church of All Nations has urged leaders of all countries to lift the lockdown…
Coronavirus: Women embrace family planning in Niger
Some childbearing age women in Niger are now accessing family planning following the lockdown imposed by the State Government to…
Coronavirus: Australia PM throws weight behind virus inquiry
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday threw his weight behind calls for an international inquiry into China’s initial response…
UN predicts spike in global hunger due to COVID-19
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has said that the number of people facing acute food insecurity could nearly…
Coronavirus: Firms make donation to Anambra
The Anambra Government on Tuesday took delivery of additional food items donated by companies for distribution to residents of the…
Air pollution makes coronavirus deadlier: Scientists
A team of scientists from Denmark and Italy has found possible link between air pollution and coronavirus lethality.