Year: 2020
It was gas: NNPC speaks on tragic Lagos explosion
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Sunday said that the explosion which rocked Abule Ado Area of Lagos State in…
Nigerian Embassy in U.S. suspends passport interviews
Nigeria’s diplomatic missions in Washington, New York and Atlanta, United States, have suspended passport interviews and biometric data capture over…
Gov. Makinde announces new PDP executives in Edo
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo on Sunday inaugurated its new state executive members to steer the affairs of…
Black Sunday in Lagos: Many dead, 70 buildings destroyed in explosion (Photos)
Many people have been feared dead and over 70 houses destroyed in Sunday's pipeline explosion which rocked Abule Ado area…
Fake soldier arrested for attempted murder
The Bariga Police Station has arrested a fake soldier, Azeez Ali, 40, of No. 5, Morgan Way, along Igando Ikotun…
Toyin Lawani replies Swanky Jerry, for calling her “tired and local”
Celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani has replied stylist Swanky Jerry, after he blasted her for mocking AMVCA’s best dressed (Mercy Eke…
FRSC warns drivers against using earpiece
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ikeja Unit Command, on Sunday warned Nigerians against the use of earpiece while driving.
Why they want Oshiomhole out before 2023 – Tinubu
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Sunday said powerful forces in the party want…
Swanky Jerry blasts Toyin Lawani over Mercy’s Best dressed comment
Mercy Eke’s stylist, Swanky Jerry has slammed Toyin Lawani, the CEO of Tiannah Empire over her comment on Mercy winning…
No record of how Obasanjo, Jonathan spend $5bn Abacha’s loot – FG
The Federal Government has told the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) that it has no records of the exact…
“Their best dressed are jokes” – Toyin Lawani mocks AMVCA 2020
The 7th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award, AMVCA, held at the Eko expo hall, Eko Hotel and…
JUST IN: New Edo PDP Chairman emerges
A former member of the House of Representatives, Anthony Aziegbeni, has emerged chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo…
Coronavirus: Liverpool may win title in empty stadium
Dutch professional footballer and Liverpool defender, Virgil Van Dijk has expressed his concern that the club will be forced to…
160 illegal immigrants repatriated
One hundred and sixty illegal immigrants who entered Nigeria without valid documents have been repatriated, the acting coordinator of Border…
Ekiti Obaship Crisis: Fayemi visits Alaafin of Oyo
The executive governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi has visited Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, this morning behind…
Akeem Ibrahim kidnapped night club owner regains freedom
Owner of Amber Club/Karaoke Lounge, a popular night club in Calabar, Mr. Akeem Ibrahim has regained freedom from kidnappers, having…
Buhari salutes Odia Ofeimun
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with renowned poet, author, and publisher, Odia Ofeimun, who turns 70 on March 16.
FBI arrests Nigerians, others over $30m Atlanta-based scams
US Federal agents have arrested twenty-four individuals, among them Nigerians, for their involvement in a large-scale fraud and money laundering…
Rapper Olamide clocks 31st
Nigerian rapper and music producer, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as known Olamide or Olamide Baddo today March 15, 2020, clocked…
Plateau PDP set to reclaim power by 2023 – Gwots Chocho
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chapter in Plateau state is ready and positioned to reclaim power in the 2023 elections,…
Paying the Price for Press Freedom in Nigeria
It was Sir Tom Stoppard, the British playwright and screenwriter that succinctly opined that “I still believe that if your…
Nigeria to host maiden Afrika business and investment forum
The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment has announced that Nigeria is set to host the maiden edition of…
Nigerians react as “King of Boys” gets snubbed at AMVCA2020
Kemi Adetiba‘s “King of Boys” which starred Sola Sobowale, Toni Tones, Akin Lewis, Reminisce, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, and many others, got…
APC wins bye-election in Jigawa
The All Progressives Congress (APC)'s candidate, Muhammad Musa Fagen-Gawo, has won the Babura/Garki Federal Constituency bye-election in Jigawa.
Why I’m not making Gospel music as a born-again – Lynxxx
Nigerian singer, Chukie Edozien, popularly known as Lynxxx, has said he has not been directed by God to release a…
Lagos explosion not caused by oil pipeline vandalism — NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has revealed that the explosion which occurred at Abule Ado, Trade Fair axis of…
M.Anifest releases video for EP title track ‘The Gamble’
The award-winning Ghanaian Hip-Hop/Afrobeat singer and rapper, M.Anifest, has released the visuals for the title track of his recently released…
Osoba empowers youths in Ogun
A Member representing Abeokuta North, Odeda and Obafemi Owode Federal constituency at the House of Representatives
Mighty explosion rocks Lagos
A massive explosion that shook several houses rocked Abule Ado area of Ojo, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Sunday morning.
What led to Emir Sanusi’s dethronement – Tanko Yakasai
Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, a northern politician and founding member of the Arewa Consultative Forum