Year: 2020
South Korea reports new leap in coronavirus cases
South Korea reported another major increase in infections of the new coronavirus on Wednesday, with figures showing 516 new cases…
Queen of cannabis dealership arrested in Sokoto
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Sokoto State Command, has arrested a woman who had been on the watchlist…
Abducted Catholic priest regains freedom
Benue Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the release of Rev. Fr. David Echioda, a priest of Catholic Diocese of Otukpo,…
Buhari to Obasanjo: You have lived a life of courage
President Muhammadu Buhari has showered encomiums on his former boss and one of his predecessors, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo describing his…
US Offers N2.52b reward for Boko Haram leader Shekau’s arrest
The United States Department of State has offered a juicy $7m reward, about N2.52 billion for information that can lead…
UNICEF says violence against women, girls still common
A new report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that violence against women and girls is still…
Juliet Ibrahim Marks Birthday In Sultry Fashion
Ghanaian actress, film producer and singer, Juliet Ibrahim is 34!
Truck filled with stale meat intercepted in Rivers
A truck filled with dead meat has been intercepted in Rivers State.
Joe Biden wins Texas, nine other states in his Super Tuesday
Joe Biden has won Texas' Democratic presidential primary, the biggest prize south of America with 228 delegates.
Coronavirus: Tokyo Olympics will go on as planned
Japan is preparing to host the Tokyo Summer Olympics as planned, the government’s top spokesman said on Wednesday, amid speculation…
Environmentalist lauds Okowa’s urban renewal programmes
Dr Newton Jibunoh, Environmental Crusader and Founder, Fight Against Desert Encroachment (FADE) has lauded Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa led government of…
Honduran President Hernandez linked with drug trafficking
U.S. prosecutors claimed Honduras' President Juan Orlando Hernández met a drug trafficker around 2013 and took $25,000 in exchange for…
Klopp reacts to Liverpool’s 3 defeats in last 4 matches
Jürgen Klopp acknowledged Liverpool must make improvements defensively if they're to return to top form after they were beaten 2-0…
Bagudu praises wife as Kebbi signs MoU on cancer services
The Kebbi Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cancer care and treatment with Roche Nigeria Limited, a…
Amotekun corps awaits South West governors to take-off
The operational take-off of Western Nigeria Security Network, better known as Amotekun now waits for the governors to sign into…
Governors need to take security burden off Federal Govt – IGP Adamu
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu on Tuesday, expressed concern over mixing up national security with political, ethnic and…
Coronavirus: WHO begs firms ramp up production of protective equipment
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a global shortage and price gouging for protective equipment to fight the…
Super Tuesday: Biden leads Sanders in two-horse race, Bloomberg fades out
Former US Vice President Joe Biden rode a wave of momentum to win at least eight large states on Super…
Nigeria becomes Africa’s largest economy, overtakes South Africa
As if a recession wasn’t enough bad news for South Africa, it’s now confirmed as the continent’s second-largest economy.
Fourth division Saarbrucken join Bayern Muniche in German cup semis
Holders Bayern Munich laboured into the German Cup semi-finals with a 1-0 win at Schalke 04 on Tuesday.
IOC backs Tokyo 2020 despite coronavirus outbreak
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday gave further unequivocal backing to this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, urging athletes to prepare…
Biden takes Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Sanders Vermont
Former US Vice President Joe Biden has been projected to win North Carolina and Virginia, while Senator Bernie Sanders easily…
Street Naming: Sanwo-Olu, Lagos CP petitioned over looming crisis in Ayobo-Ipaja
A Lagos -based lawyer, Ehis Omoijiade, has petitioned the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Commissioner of Police, Lagos…
Coronavirus: Lagos meets religious leaders
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday met with religious leaders in the state on the need to collaborate with government…
Kylie Jenner explains her short toe (Photos, Videos)
Kylie Jenner, the billionaire make-up mogul shared an imperfection with her fans on Tuesday, about her middle short toe, on…
Bill to establish Nigerian Army University passes second reading
A bill for an Act to establish the Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State, passed its second reading in plenary…
Turkey wrongly detained judge – European court
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Tuesday that Turkish authorities had wrongfully detained a judge in the…
Gombe enrols 70,000 Almajiris in schools
Gombe State Government on Tuesday said it has enrolled 214, 000 children into public schools in the state between September…
Reps committee assesses Navy in Lagos
The House of Representatives Committee on Navy on Tuesday visited the Western Naval Command in Lagos as part of its…
Imo verdict: PDP, APC post polar opposite reactions
The All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were at polar opposites on Tuesday in their reactions to…