Year: 2020
Fans celebrate after Twitter verified BBNaija’s Mercy Lambo’s account
Twitter has verified Mercy Eke, a.k.a Mercy Lamborghini's account and this has sent her fans into celebration mode.
COVID-19: Our Proactive Measures Yielding Results – Ogun govt
The Ogun State Government has said, the proactive measures put in place to contain and prevent the spread of the…
Coronavirus: US will hold Iran responsible for any American deaths
The United States on Tuesday called for Iran to release all American prisoners held in the country as the coronavirus…
Ilicic tears up record books against Valencia
Visiting Atalanta’s Josip Ilicic scored four goals in a stunning individual display to lead them to a 4-3 UEFA Champions…
Coronavirus: Arsenal players at risk, match against City postponed
Micheal Adeshina The Premier League has announced that Wednesday’s match between Manchester City and Arsenal has been postponed. The Premier…
Jose Mourinho’s Champions League woes continue
Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League campaign came to an end on Tuesday night as they were well beaten in the last…
Ekiti dismisses teacher for impregnating SS3 pupil
A man identified as Gbenga Owoosi, a secondary school teacher in Ekiti, has been arrested and dismissed for allegedly impregnating…
Nigeria consulate in New York suspends emergency passport services
The Consulate General of Nigeria in New York has suspended emergency passport services due to shortage of old booklets.
Europe imposes new travel bans amidst Italy’s national lockdown
In a desperate attempt to prevent further spread of the spiraling COVID-19 in Italy to their domains, European countries on…
Bolivia confirms first two coronavirus cases
Bolivia on Tuesday confirmed the country's first two cases of the deadly coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Coronavirus: Australia bans travellers from Italy
As outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 continues to expand in Italy, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday announced a…
Libya condemns assassination attempt on Sudan’s PM
The UN-backed government in Libya on Tuesday condemned the assassination attempt on the convoy of Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok…
Chile to quarantine football stars Sanchez, Vidal
Chilean football stars Alexis Sanchez and Arturo Vidal will be quarantined when they return to their home country from Europe,…
Coronavirus: 22 new deaths recorded on Chinese mainland
Twenty-four new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection and 22 deaths were on Tuesday recorded on the Chinese mainland in…
Update: Biden wins biggest prize Michigan, deals big blow to Sanders
Joe Biden was projected by most US networks to win Michigan’s Democratic presidential contest on Tuesday, taking a big step…
Audu Ogbeh emerges new chairman of ACF
Former Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh is the new Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum.
Joe Biden wins Mississippi, Missouri, leads in Michigan
Former US Vice President Joe Biden was off to a quick start on Tuesday, picking up early wins in Mississippi…
Coronavirus: Coachella music festival postponed
The Coachella music festival in the Southern California desert has been postponed for six months until October because of concerns…
British health minister Nadine Dorries catches coronavirus
Nadine Vanessa Dorries, a UK health minister has confirmed she has contracted the coronavirus. The 62 year-old is the first…
Photos: Exotic cars recovered from 14 suspected Internet fraudsters
The Abuja Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, following intelligence report has arrested one Kingsley Achor…
UN shuts New York headquarters to tourists
Citing concerns over the coronavirus epidemic, the United Nations has restricted public access to its headquarters in New York.
FG shuts Alaka Bridge, set to begin repairs
The Federal Government on Tuesday night shut the Alaka Bridge linking Eko Bridge in Lagos for repairs to prevent its…
I am alive, hale and hearty, says Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola
Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola has debunked rumours of her death. The actress debunked the rumour on her Instagram page with…
Nasarawa CJ frees 15 from detention
The Chief Judge (CJ) of Nasarawa State, Justice Suleiman Dikko, has discharged 15 inmates awaiting trial in Lafia medium security…
Coronavirus: CBN advises Nigerians to be wary of ATMs, cash
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday advised Nigerians to adopt alternative payment methods like electronic transfers and be…
NiMet predicts more heat across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted increase in temperatures across the entire country from Wednesday till Friday. NiMet’s weather…
Pastor Oyakhilome donates N1b building to BIU, praises late Idahosa
A N1billion building donated by the Founder and General Overseer of Believers' Love World (Christ Embassy), Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, to…
Minister appeals to judiciary on women, girls
Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, has appealed to the Court of Appeal to ensure injustices against women and girls…
Senate favours spending N37b on office buildings – Banky W
Meaningful change comes when people lend their voices to a cause affecting society when individuals are quiet about an anomaly,…
Sanusi: El-Rufai, Ganduje split
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has demonstrated where he stands by appointing deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi as vice chairman of…