Year: 2020
35-year old housewife sentenced to death by hanging
A Kano High Court presided by Justice A. T. Badamasi, on Friday sentenced a 35-year-old housewife, Rashida Sa’idu, to death…
Idachaba takes over in NBC after Kawu’s exit
Prof Armstrong Augustine Idachaba has taken over as the acting Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), with a…
Coronavirus: Hundreds to be quarantined in northern Italy
At least 250 people are set to be quarantined and thousands advised ordered to stay indoors as authorities in northern…
NBC planning to checkmate monopoly – DG
Acting Director-General (DG) of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Prof. Armstrong Idachaba, says the organisation is committed to effective reforms…
PDP Congresses: Deadline for sale of forms extended
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended deadline for sale of forms for its various congresses by one week.
Lagos PPA deploys e-Procurement solution modules to 7 MDAs
The General Manager, Lagos State Public Procurement Agency, PPA, Mr. Fatai Idowu Onafowote, has revealed that the Agency has deployed…
Coronavirus epidemic engulfs China’s prisons
The spike in cases in two jails outside Hubei - in the northern province of Shandong and Zhejiang in the…
Compulsory quarantine in Italy as 3 new coronavirus cases discovered
Three persons have tested positive in Italy for coronavirus, the northern Lombardy region said on Friday, leading to a call…
Joe Jonas celebrates Sophie Turner with romantic birthday note
English actress Sophie Turner, best known for portraying Sansa Stark on the HBO fantasy television series Game of Thrones clocks…
For assaulting fellow monarch, Oluwo of Iwo suspended
Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, now called the boxing king by many, has been suspended for six months.
Buhari gushes over MSF’s humanitarian work in North East
President Muhammadu Buhari said the sacrifices of Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) in conflict areas in Nigeria are well…
Oluwo suspended 6 months for assault
The Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers on Friday suspended the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi for allegedly beating…
‘Prosperity’ out by Reminisce featuring Falz
Veteran Nigerian rapper, Reminisce enlists Bahd Guys Records leader, Falz on a new single titled “Prosperity“.
Trump mocks Oscar’s best movie pick Parasite
The U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday ridiculed the historic best-picture Oscar win for South Korean film “Parasite,” telling a…
Listen to Teni’s new song ‘Marry’
Dr Dolor Entertainment presents the official audio for “Marry“ by star artist Teni. Teni Makanaki has songs like ''Power Rangers,…
Border closure: Burkina Faso’s President Kabore consults with Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday held a closed–door meeting with President Roch Marc Christian Kabore of Burkina Faso at the…
Oscar 2020: Trump blasts South Korean film, Brad Pitt (Video)
The U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday ridiculed the historic best-picture Oscar win for South Korean film “Parasite,” telling a…
JUST IN: Boko Haram strikes Yobe, Army mobilises to scene
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have reported attacked motorists near Lantaiwa, a community located 70 kilometers north from Damaturu the Yobe…
Boko Haram strikes again, attacks motorists in Yobe
Boko Haram insurgents on Thursday stormed a community located 70 kilometers north from Damaturu the Yobe state capital and 30…
Despite criticism, we’ve made progress in North East – Buhari
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said despite criticism, his government has made substantial progress in the war against Boko…
Gov. Tambuwal to give women interest-free loans
The Sokoto State government, through its Giginya Microfinance Bank, will be offering interest-free loans to about 1,800 women in the…
Plateau: Tensions rise as gunmen kill Mangu Palace Guard
The Police in Plateau have confirmed the killing of a palace guard of the Mishkaham Mangu, Da John Horse, by…
Out on exile? Murder-accused Lesotho Prime Minister leaves for South Africa
Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane left the country Friday, skipping a court appearance on at which he was expected to…
Why Obaseki revoked Ibori’s Certificate of Occupancy
Sketchy details emerged on Friday on why Governor Godwin Obaseki revoked the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) granted to…
Watch Skinny Girl in Transit S6E2
Tiwa and Mide are over the moon with the news of the coming of their little one, and Mohammed leaves…
BBNaija’s Koko shares holiday photos
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, content creator, Fashion and Beauty Influencer and Creative Director Khloe, popularly known as Koko is…
South African minister doesn’t know Geneva is Swiss city
South Africa's Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams made a goof live on NTV by not knowing that Geneva is a city…
New Generation Kings and the “Mike Tyson” of Iwo
Over the weekend, the Yoruba community in the South Western part of Nigeria was treated to the shocking news of…
Pictures from VP Osinbajo son’s wedding
It is celebration galore for the Osinbajo's this weekend, as the vice president's son Laolu married his bae Sekemioluwa on…
Bayelsa: INEC to determine date for bye-election to replace Diri
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it will soon meet to determine the date for the conduct of bye-elections…