Year: 2020
Nigeria to commence free cervical cancer vaccine 2021
The Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) says the country is geared for free cervical cancer vaccine by…
Indiscipline started PDP crisis – Oyinlola
Former Gov. Olagunsoye Oyinlola of Osun says indiscipline started the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
US backs Buhari’s commitment to fight corruption
The government of the United States of America has thrown its weight behind President Muhammadu Buhari’s personal commitment to the…
SON destroys N480m substandard mobile phone accessories
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says it has destroyed substandard mobile phone accessories worth N480 million.
Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Nigeria is dead
Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Nigeria, Adnan Bostaji has reportedly died in his sleep.
Lagos launches Resilience Strategy Programme
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday launched a document tagged “Lagos Resilience Strategy’’, aimed at identifying challenges and opportunities to…
Bank partners bodies for investment in 5 African tech start-ups
Five new start-ups have been accepted into the Venture Scale programme, which is an initiative of Founders Factory Africa (FFA);…
Davido blasts Mail Online for calling him ‘American Singer’
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke also known as Davido has called out a United Kingdom-based media organization, Mail Online for calling…
Senate President inaugurates Committee on Nigerian security challenges
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday inaugurated an ad-hoc committee of the Senate to look into the current…
Women should be given more opportunities – Amaechi
Nigeria's Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi says women should be given more of the empowerment opportunities made available by the…
Lagos unveils speed boat, kicks off commercial water transportation
Lagos State Government has formally kicked off commercial waterways transportation, with the official launch of eight newly acquired speed boats…
Gun-battle in Edo, one robber shot dead
Operatives of Edo State Police Command on Tuesday shot dead one armed robbery suspect in a gun duel.
5 bag jail terms for $1.2m internet scams, seized assets to go to FBI
Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Special Offences Court, Ikeja, Lagos has sentenced five persons, Obaro James Omemi, Ehizojie Slyvanus Omokhuale,…
Senate okays N238.15bn budget for Customs
The Senate on Tuesday approved the sum of N238,149,325,832.70 for the Nigeria Customs Service for the 2020 financial year.
Tinubu, GOS, others extol virtues of Jakande’s CPS at 70
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon and several political bigwigs on…
Quodjoe drops debut single “No Stressing”
US-based Ghanaian Afropop artiste, Quodjoe Efson popularly known Quodjoe as finally drops his much-anticipated first single titled “No Stressing.”
Nigeria, US strike agreement to repatriate Abacha’s $308m loot
The Government of Jersey, the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Government of the United States of America entered into…
DPR seals 10 gas plants, 40 retail outlets in Delta
The Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, Warri Zonal Office on Tuesday said it has sealed 10 gas plants and 40…
Prof. Olu Ogunsakin heads new National Institute for Police Studies
Professor Olu Ogunsakin has been appointed to head the new National Institute for Police Studies. The institute is an affiliate…
Okada/Keke Ban: Seun Kuti calls Nigerian professionals “oppressors in waiting”
By Taiwo Okanlawon Seun Kuti, Afrobeat singer and the youngest son of Fela Anukilapo-Kuti has described Nigerian professionals as “oppressors…
Uzodinma gives hope to Imo permanent secretaries with 18 official cars
Governor Hope Uzodinma Tuesday distributed 18 new vehicles to Permanent Secretaries in Imo State in fulfilment of his pledge to…
Shocker: Man beats daughter to death
A 42-year old man who beat his 15-year old daughter to death for having boyfriend has been sentenced to five…
Buhari agrees with CAN: All lives sacred
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured members of the Christian Association of Nigeria, that he is in total agreement with them…
Paul Okoye calls out Nigerian Copyright Commission
Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye has called out the Nigerian Copyright Commission, NCC on social media as he declares his readiness…
Cyber crime kingpin Onwuzuruike who scammed US bank, arrested in Umuahia
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal Office have arrested a suspected internet fraud kingpin,…
Muhammed or Nathaniel Samuel? True identity of failed Kaduna bomber
Was the man arrested and accused of trying to bomb a Kaduna branch of Winners Chapel Nasiru Muhammed Sani or…
Nollywood actor warns colleagues against Sex-For-Job act
Nollywood actor cum politician, Yul Edochie, has condemned those who promise jobs in exchange for sex while claiming that the…
Buhari appoints Daniel Amokachi Nigeria’s Football Ambassador
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has appointed former Super Eagles striker, Daniel Omokachi as the nation's Football Ambassador.
Manchester United unveils Ighalo’s shirt number
Manchester United has revealed the shirt number for its new loan signing Odion Ighalo following his short-term arrival from Shanghai…
Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury: Wilder invites Anthony Joshua to celebration party
Undefeated WBC heavyweight champion of the world, Deontay Wilder has referred to his rival and heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua as…