Year: 2020
Nigerian drug kingpin arrested in India
A 30-year-old Nigerian, Ugochukwu John Obiako, suspected to be a drug dealer was arrested on Friday, by Kullu Police, Himachal…
200 successful applicants resume for Lagos Agripreneurship programme
Two hundred successful applicants for the Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (L.A.P.) under the State Government Agriculture-based Youth Empowerment Scheme (Agric-Yes) on…
Kano Govt to settle NECO, NBTE exams debt
Kano State Government has approved the sum of N60 million for the payment of NECO and NBTE examination fees as…
Lagos issues quit notice to traders under Eko Bridge
Lagos State Government on Monday issued a quit notice to all traders with containerized stores and other forms of stalls…
Police rescue kidnapped JAMB staff
The police in Kogi said that one of the JAMB staff kidnapped on Kabba–Lokoja road last Sunday had been rescued.
How to handle social media trolls – Yul Edochie
Nollywood actor cum politician, Yul Edochie has taken to social media to advise people on how to handle online trolls.
Gunmen abduct professor, journalist in Calabar
Gunmen have abducted Dr David Ugwu, an Associate Professor with University of Calabar and Mr Morris Archibong, a Staff of…
Adepeju Adebajo now Lumos Nigeria’s new CEO
Mrs. Adepeju Adebajo was, on 17 February, appointed by Lumos Nigeria, a solar power and off-grid energy solutions provider, as…
Beverly Naya says ‘no health precautions’ at Nigeria airports
Nollywood actress, Beverly Naya who embarked on a trip from Accra to Lagos has raised an alarm of “no health…
Verve Launches ‘Live the Good Life Campaign’
Verve, the largest domestic card scheme in Africa, recently launched a new campaign themed “Live the good life”. The campaign…
Tonto’s ex-hubby, Olakunle Churchill writes son
Tonto Dikeh’s ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill with a heavy heart and mixed feelings, took to the gram to wish his son,…
Lagos Safety Commission warns motorists against hazardous driving
The Lagos State Safety Commission has advised motorists across the State to be safety conscious during this harmattan season.
Four soldiers, two civilians gunned down in Bayelsa
Four soldiers and two civilians have reportedly been killed by gunmen suspected to be sea pirates along the waterways of…
48 hours after: Abductors mum over UNICAL don Ugwu, CRNC staff Archibong
More than 48 hours after, abductors have remained quiet over two persons captured at the weekend in Calabar, Cross River…
Lagos shuts building razed by fire in Magodo
The Lagos State Government on Monday ordered the closure of a building razed by fire in the Magodo area of…
Jehovah Witness predicted coronavirus 15 years ago
The deadly Coronavirus or COVID-19 was predicted by an article published by the Jehovah’s Witness, a religious group, 15 years…
Edo court jails man 3 years for stealing 2 cows
A 31-year-old man, Adamu Gaji, was on Monday sentenced to three years in prison by an Oredo Chief Magistrates’ Court…
Oloja of Epe clocks 20 years on the throne
The Oloja of Epe Land, Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashaun has clocked 20 years on the throne and he is celebrating…
Popular Rwandan singer Mihigo commits suicide
Rwandan gospel singer Kizito Mihigo, who was found guilty in 2015 of plotting to kill President Paul Kagame, has been…
Sanwo-Olu calls for new revenue sources, sharing formula
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for the creation and boosting of new sources of export in Nigeria’s bid…
Police ban protests in Imo
The police have imposed a ban on further protests and rallies in Imo state. According to the Imo State Police…
Five community leaders dead in Edo ghastly accident
A fatal accident that occurred on Saturday night, has thrown Udeni community, in Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State,…
Oyo inaugurates park managers, ‘Auxiliary’ heads disciplinary committee
The Oyo State Government on Monday inaugurated park managers for the 33 local councils, with disciplinary role given to Mr…
Osun government reacts to Oluwo-Agbowu face-off
The Osun government has described the face-off between the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi and the Agbowu of Ogbagba,…
Bisola Aiyeola shares stunning pictures
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, singer and actress Bisola Aiyeola knows how to bring her A-game on when making a…
Rangers protest against referee Jacob Gwatsa
Rangers International Football Club of Enugu on Monday said they have launched an appeal to the League Management Company (LMC)…
Video: Why Woli Arole went into acting
Instagram comedian Woli Arole has delved into acting and he says he's always had a side of him that loves…
Agba Jalingo now out of prison
Agba Jalingo, the journalist, has finally been released from Calabar Correctional Facility after meeting his bail conditions.
‘Money’ video out by Junior Boy featuring Naira Marley
Obimzy Records singer, Junior Boy begins 2020 with the video of his hit single “Money” and he joins forces with…
Shariah Council to Shekau: Come out, you coward!
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, on Monday called out Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, describing him as a…