Year: 2020
Lockdown: How Caverton Helicopters flew 220 passengers into Rivers – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has defended his action in arresting two pilots of Caverton Helicopters and 10 passengers.
Why African-Americans bear the brunt of U.S. coronavirus tragedy
An assistant professor has offered an insight into why Black Americans bear the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic in the…
Boris Johnson discharged after coronavirus scare
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from hospital after overcoming a battle with coronavirus that took him to…
Easter: Gov. Abiodun calls for unity, peace among students
The executive governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has urged Nigerian students, irrespective of religious affiliation, to continue working for…
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson discharged from hospital
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from hospital after being in intensive care with Covid-19, Downing Street has…
Ekiti Speaker calls for sober reflection during Easter
The Speaker of Ekiti House of Assembly, Funminiyi Afuye, has said the Easter celebration should be a period for sober…
U.S. actor Brooke-Taylor killed by coronavirus
Coronavirus has taken away another actor, Tim Brooke-Taylor. His agent said he died early today at the age of 79
Easter: Nigerians urged to keep hope alive in lockdown
Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, President, Centre for Change, an NGO, has urged the Christian faithful and Nigerians to persevere and keep…
Nigeria will defeat Coronavirus – Atiku
Nigeria's former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Sunday said the nation will sure defeat the deadly Coronavirus pandemic.
10 coronavirus worst-hit nations: Update in figures
Latest updates on coronavirus cases and deaths in 10 hardest-hit countries by worldometers.info. The U.S. is the clear leader on…
Churches deserted as Christians mark low key Easter
Churches were deserted in Ibadan, Oyo state, on Sunday as Christian faithful celebrated the Easter in their homes in compliance…
Why I kept my pregnancy private – Actress Halima Abubakar
Nollywood Actress and new mother, Halima Abubakar has revealed why she kept her pregnancy off social media.
Coronavirus: Lagos, Julius Berger begin disinfection of major roads, bus stops
As part of efforts to curtail the spread of Coronavirus, the Lagos State Government has partnered construction giants, Julius Berger…
We need unity, courage, love to surmount current situation – Obasa
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has said, more than ever, Nigeria and its citizens…
Coronavirus: More Nigerian returnees arrive Seme border
Another batch of 23 Nigerian returnees from Togo Republic arrived Seme Border Post in Lagos State in the early hours…
China sends expert team to Russia against Coronavirus
The Chinese government has sent a team of experts to Russia in order to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Ogun cult clash: Police make more arrest
The Ogun Police Command has arrested 15 more suspected cultists terrorising Ifo, Ijoko, Agbado and other areas in the state.
Coronavirus: Spain death toll rises overnight
Spain has recorded an overnight increase in the death toll from the novel coronavirus.
Surrender N37b renovation money to states, Lawan, Gbajabiamila urged
Senate President Ahmad Lawan and Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila have been urged to redirect to the 36 states…
Boris Johnson to hospital staff: I owe you my life
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has thanked staff at St Thomas Hospital for taking care of him while he recovers…
End of the road for Samuel Nakpoo Port Harcourt’s notorious kidnapper (Photos)
Samuel Nakpoo, a member of a kidnapping and robbery gang on the Ogoni-Uyo axis of the East West Road in…
Loven Charles emerges winner of ‘Access the Stars’
A 24-year-old singer and songwriter, Loven Charles has emerged the winner of Access The Stars Season 1, a new music…
Bangladesh executes assassin of country’s first leader
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, father of current Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was killed along with most of his family in a…
Assange WikiLeaks founder had 2 sons while hiding in Ecuadorian Embassy
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange secretly fathered two sons while holed up in the Ecuadorian embassy in London. The Mail on…
Lagos extends COVID-19 relief materials to artisans, tradesmen
The Lagos State Government has distributed COVID-19 relief materials to residents registered as members of the informal sector.
Montreal Rogers Cup postponed till next year
The women’s Rogers Cup tournament in Montreal in August has been postponed until 2021 due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus lockdown: Ogun communities under siege by robbers
Several communities in Ogun States are now living in fear following rising cases of robbery attacks.
Notorious kidnapper shot dead in Rivers, guns, others recovered
The Rivers State Police Command has killed a suspected kidnapper, Samuel Nakpoo, who was said to be among hoodlums responsible…
Explosion rocks Benin
Tragedy was averted Friday night in Benin city, capital of Edo State, following alleged bomb explosion at Dumez Road area…
Lockdown: Criminals storm Lagos, Ogun; Police arrest 36
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 36 suspects who allegedly used the lockdown period to perpetrate crime in the…