Year: 2020
Many killed as Boko Haram invades Adamawa town
Many residents have been reportedly killed by Boko Haram insurgents who at about 7:00pm on Friday invaded Garkida town in…
15 Nollywood Actors That Act Stereotyped Roles
The Nollywood industry is one that is blessed with so many talented professionals, who have made their marks in the…
Why we must promote the mother tongue
The Centre for Applied Ethics and Political Communication in Africa (CAEPOCOM AFRICA) has called on Nigerians to embrace and promote…
My suspension is ‘audio’ – Oluwo of Iwo
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba (Dr.) Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi has dismissed his suspension by the Osun State Traditional Council, saying…
Enugu gov set to tackle insecurity, signs bill into law
Enugu State Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi on Friday signed the state’s Security Trust Fund bill 2020 recently passed by the state…
I was suspended for having ‘swagger’ – Oluwo of Iwo
Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, says he remains the Oluwo of Iwoland despite his suspension by the Osun State…
CBN injects $292.34million into retail Secondary Market
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected the sum of 292.34million dollars into the retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales…
Edo Police apologise for slapping SUG President
Police in Edo State have tendered unreserved apology to students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, for slapping the President…
3 kidnappers arrested, victim rescued
The Kaduna State Police Command says it has arrested three notorious kidnappers and rescued a victim in the state.
Lagos inaugurates FADAMA Food Market in Badagry
Lagos State Government has inaugurated a new Food Market at Agbalata, in the Badagry Local Government area of the state…
Police, robbers in shoot-out in Abuja, 2 killed
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday killed two suspects during exchange of fire with armed…
Woman drags ex-lover to court for posting her nude pictures on Facebook
A woman, Elizabeth Olateju has dragged her former boyfriend, Wende Felix before a Lagos Magistrates' Court for allegedly posting her…
NNPC donates kidney treatment equipment to AKTH
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has donated Tissue Typing and Cross Match Laboratory equipment worth N230 million to the Aminu…
Queen bans Harry, Meghan from using Sussex Royal brand
Buckingham Palace has told that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan Markle that they would no longer…
EFCC arrests Ganduje’s commissioner over N76m fraud
The Kano Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested a serving Kano State Commissioner, Mukhtar…
Tanzania’s sacked minister involved in €408m fire equipment fraud
Tanzania's anti-corruption watchdog said on Friday that sacked Home Affairs Minister Kangi Lugola was among 17 key suspects behind the…
10,000 join climate protest
About 10,000 people, according to police estimate, on Friday joined Swedish climate activist, Greta Thunberg, at a protest in the…
Gowon seeks gov’s support for prayer rally in Bauchi
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), on Friday solicited the support of Gov. Bala Mohammad of Bauchi State,…
France shuts down its oldest nuclear power plant
France was due to start the shutdown of its oldest nuclear power plant, at Fessenheim across the Rhine from Germany,…
DSS probes Bayelsa new deputy governor’s fake NYSC certificate
Was Bayelsa deputy-governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo using a forged discharge certificate of the National Youth Service Corps?
Video: Rousing reception as Osinbajo graces Federal University Dutse convocation
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was treated to a rousing welcome as he arrived Jigawa State for the 5th convocation ceremony…
South Korea, Japan set date for talks over trade row
South Korea on Friday said it would hold talks with Japan in March in its latest attempt to resolve the…
Mexico extradites son of drug kingpin to US
The Mexican Government, on Friday extradited the son of one of the country’s most-wanted drug lords to the U.S., Public…
Anambra’s solution to youth restiveness
The Commissioner for Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy in Anambra, Mr. Afam Mbanefo, has informed that measures were being put…
CAN announces national day of prayer for persecuted Christians
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared Jan. 21 of every year as the CAN National…
It’s APC mischief, Fayose not leaving PDP
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has denied contemplating dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the ruling All Progressives…
Why I will effect sweeping changes in NDDC – New boss
The newly appointed Acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei, has promised sweeping changes in…
Makinde, Ajimobi pay homage as Lekan Are goes home
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Friday extolled the virtues of the late Dr Olalekan Are during a burial…
Buhari: Why we shut Nigeria’s borders
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said the resolution of the partial closure of Nigeria’s land border to goods from…
Suspected kidnappers camp uncovered in llorin
Residents of Okoerin community in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara on Friday uncovered a camp where suspected kidnappers…