Year: 2020
APC kicks as Gov. Diri gets N2.9 billion loan to purchase cars
The Bayelsa chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has berated the state House of Assembly for the approval of N2.9…
Court orders arrest of contractor, surety
Justice Mohammed Tukur of a Kaduna State High Court, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Abubakar Uthman.
Ighalo sends message to critics after hitting brace for Man Utd
Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo has declared he doesn't care what anyone says, willing he has the belief of his team-mates,…
Meet suspected women employment scammers arraigned by EFCC
The Kano Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Comfort Obayemi and Lydia John in…
Tammy Abraham named Premier League Player of the Year
Chelsea's forward Tammy Abraham was named both the Premier League Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year…
Standard Bank issues $200m inaugural green bond
Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (“SBSA”) has issued its first ever green bond, via private placement with IFC, a…
Three suspected robbers busted in Lagos
Officers of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, have arrested three suspected robbers at Baruwa Gate area of Ipaja, Lagos, Southwest…
We will hold rallies, Ize-Iyamu dares Obaseki
A frontline governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has dared the State…
Railway project: Lagos announces closure of critical road in Ikeja
The Lagos State Government has announced that the PWD level crossing will be temporarily closed from 6:00 pm on Saturday,…
Jane Tailobi wins N1m at Kate Henshaw’s Figure K8 Pageant
The night started off with so much expectation from fans, guests, family, and friends as well as the contestants who…
Joe Biden beats Sanders in new head-to-head poll
In a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, former US vice-president beat Bernie Sanders in terms of electability among Democrats, a week after…
Russia jails Jehovah Witness, rights groups kick
A Russian-controlled court in Ukraine’s Crimea has sentenced a Jehovah’s Witness to 6 years in prison for being a member…
US in Coronavirus trouble, 3 states, San Francisco hit
Fifty three new cases of Coronavirus broke out across the United States on Thursday, striking for the first time in…
Zamfara: Gunmen abduct 3 councillors, one escapes
Three supervisory councillors of Gummi Local Council in Zamfara state were abducted by gunmen on Thursday,
Ivory Coast leader Ouattara shuns third term
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has thrashed speculation about his political future, by announcing on Thursday that he would not…
Wike appoints new VC for Rivers State University
Prof. Nlerum Sunday Okogbule has been appointed as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University, Nkporlu-Orowurokwo, Port Harcourt.
Three Coronavirus suspects now quarantined in Lagos – LASG
The Lagos State Government on Thursday night revealed that three Coronavirus suspects are currently being quarantined at its facility in…
UNILAG suspends 51st convocation
The management of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, has suspended the 51st convocation programme of the institution, previously scheduled to…
Red hot Ighalo hits brace for Man Utd (video)
Odion Jude Ighalo found the back of the net twice on Thursday night as Manchester United defeated a Derby County…
Emir Sanusi summoned over fresh corruption allegations
Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has been ordered to appear before Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission on…
36 corps members absconded for 3 months – Kano Coordinator
The Coordinator, National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) in Kano, Hajiya Aisha Mohammed, says 36 corps members of the 2019 batch…
Gov Fayemi opens up on 2023 presidency
Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti state and Chairman of Nigerian Governors Forum, said his actions to ensure Nigerians enjoy the…
Gov Okowa sends message to Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Thursday congratulated the President, Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, who turns 70 years…
Osinbajo launches MSME Clinic, decries electricity supply in Ebonyi
The Federal Government says it will use the opportunities provided by the newly signed Finance Act to protect Micro Small…
Coronavirus cases surge in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday that its health ministry detected three new coronavirus cases, making it five confirmed cases.
Baby factory uncovered in Ogun, 12 women rescued
A suspected baby-making home has been uncovered at Imedu Olori area of Mowe in Obafemi Owode Local government, Ogun State.
Don’t be purveyors of fake news, media experts, scholars task students
Media professionals and communications scholars have described fake news as one of the biggest challenges confronting society, calling on students…
2 corps members die in Jigawa – NYSC Coordinator
Fifteen corps members absconded the service while two corps members died during year in Jigawa, the state NYSC Coordinator, Alhaji…
What Buhari will do in S/East before 2023 – Presidency
Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, says President Muhammadu Buhari will complete ongoing legacy…
Buhari salutes his former Press Secretary, Wada Maida
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Chairman, Board of Directors of People’s Media, Malam Wada Maida, on his 70th birthday.