Year: 2020
John Mamma Governor Sule’s adviser abducted
John Mamma, the Special Adviser to Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state has been kidnapped by gunmen.
U.S. military camp hit with 19th coronavirus case
An American citizen working at U.S. Forces Korea’s (U.S.FK)Camp Humphreys tested positive for the new coronavirus Sunday.
Coronavirus scare: 25 Nigerian doctors go into isolation
A record 25 Nigerian doctors on Saturday night went into isolation at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital(UBTH).
Abducted NULGE chairman regains freedom
The Chairman of National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Adamawa State, Alhaji Hammanjulde Gatugel, who was abducted on…
COVID-19: UBTH confirms 1 death; 25 doctors at risk
The Management of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Sunday confirmed the death of one of the three…
Man shoots 5 dead over noise
A man in Russia shot five people dead with a hunting gun after they held a loud conversation below his…
Lagos reports second death from Coronavirus; 1 evacuated
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Sunday said the state has recorded the death of a…
Coronavirus: Tokyo records high rise in new cases
Tokyo on Sunday recorded 143 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the number of people, who have tested positive for…
John Boyega blasts French doctors over vaccine test in Africa
British-Nigerian actor, John Boyega has reacted to an opinion by two French doctors, Jean-Paul Mira and Camille Locht that the…
UK coronavirus death toll close to 5,000
The UK coronavirus death toll is now close to 5,000 after another 621 people died in the last 24 hours.
NFVCB sends message to Nollywood actors
National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has called on Nollywood stakeholders to promote the government’s precautionary measures against the…
Why I managed Tacha – Tee Billz reveals
Popular talent manager and Tiwa Savage ex-husband, Tunji Balogun also known as Tee Billz has opened up about his managerial…
Nigerians demand arrest of Naira Marley, others
Nigerians took to social media on Sunday to criticize entertainer, Afeez Fashola known as Naira Marley.
Nigerian gay activist Alimi calls out Pastor Oyakhilome
Nigerian gay activist, Bisi Alimi has called out the General Overseer of the Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome over his…
COVID-19: Intelligence we want in our leaders
Sometimes it takes crisis to reveal gaps and discontinuities. The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, currently ravaging the world has…
Between Justice Nweze and review of apex court judgments
His Lordship, Hon Justice Chima Nweze, a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria has unremittingly demonstrated that justice must…
Coronavirus battle: FG takes delivery of medical supplies from Turkey
The Nigerian Government has taken delivery of large supply of medical equipment from Turkey to battle rampaging Coronavirus pandemic.
Egyptian billionaire Sawiris donates to COVID-19 fund
The Sawiris family in Egypt has donated $6.3 million to back the country’s efforts in combating the spread of COVID-19.…
COVID-19: Putin draws new schedule as hospital chief tests positive
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made changes to his working operation and will continue to work remotely for at least…
Why I hosted party despite lockdown – Funke Akindele
Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has given reasons she held a party at her house to celebrate the birthday of…
No Northerner in Lagos attacked Taskforce officials – Arewa Council
The Arewa Council of Chiefs has denied a report that indigenes of the north resident in Lagos recently attacked personnel…
FG, CBN get ultimatum to provide spending details on COVID-19 relief funds
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Federal Government and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide…
5G network not linked to Coronavirus – IT expert
An Information and Communication Technology expert, Mr. Jide Awe, on Sunday described rumours linking coronavirus to the roll-out of 5G…
Coronavirus: Bangladesh rolls out $8.5bn bailout package
Bangladesh has announced an economic stimulus package worth over 8.5 billion dollars to cushion the shock of the global coronavirus…
COVID-19: Abiodun reacts as nine-year-old girl donates N950
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun on Saturday heaped praises on Oluwashikemi Ogunleye, a nine-year-old girl who donated N950 to the…
Churches witness low turnout for Palm Sunday service
Many churches in Awka, Anambra capital witnessed a low turnout of worshippers on Sunday for the Palm Sunday service as…
Coronavirus: UN envoy decries electricity challenges
A United Nations envoy, Ms. Damilola Ogunbiyi has decried electricity supply challenges in most developing countries battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Lockdown: Ogun FRSC commends motorists over compliance
The Ogun State Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Sunday commended motorists over the high level of compliance…
Trump discusses sports season amid Coronavirus pandemic
The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump met with top sports leaders to discuss the resumption of…
Coronavirus cases in Nigeria hit 224; 1 new death
Nigeria on Sunday confirmed ten new cases of the COVID-19 and one new death.