Year: 2020
Coronavirus: China expands travel restrictions to more cities after 580 confirmed
I n its effort to curtail the spread of a deadly new virus, Coronavirus, the Chinese government has expanded travel…
Bolatito Akande named FUOYE new Bursar
The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), says it has officially appointed Mrs Bolatito Akande as its substantive Bursar.
500,000 Kano out-of-school children enrolled
The Kano State Commissioner for Education, Muhammad Sanusi-Kiru, says over 500,000 out-of-school children in the state are now back to…
Coronavirus may be transmitted from snakes – Experts say
Researchers say the deadly coronavirus spreading around the world from China could have been passed to humans from snakes sold at…
Nasarawa Utd to get new Technical Adviser
The Nasarawa State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Uthman Adam, says the state-owned football club, Nasarawa United, will…
Dasuki withdraws application protesting his trial
Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd.), a former National Security Adviser (NSA), on Thursday, appeared in a Federal High Court, Abuja, for…
Dino Melaye Advises Judiciary: Be Born Again
Member of Nigeria's red chamber, Senator Dino Melaye has criticised the judicial system of the country, mocking its 'inconsistencies'.
Coronavirus: FAAN takes steps to prevent infiltration
Following an outbreak of Coronavirus in China, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says steps are being taken to…
Dangote Foundation disburses N340m to Katsina women
The Aliko Dangote Foundation has begun the disbursement of N340 million empowerment grants to 34,000 women in Katsina State.
IPMAN accuses FG of non-inclusion in review of fuel price
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has accused the Federal Government of non-inclusion during the upward review of…
Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King speak on Meghan and Harry’s decision
American media executive and billionaire philanthropist, Oprah Winfrey and her friend Gayle King have defended the Duke and Duchess of…
Ganduje attacks Kwankwaso, calls him ‘selfish’
The Governor of Kano State, Mr. Abdullahi Ganduje has described Rabiu Kwankwaso as the most selfish human being he has…
Update: Adoke remanded in EFCC custody till next week
Nigeria's former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke has been remanded in the custody of the Economic and…
Usain Bolt to welcome baby with his girlfriend
Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt has revealed that he is expecting a baby with his girlfriend, Kasi Bennett.
Wendy Williams officially divorces Kevin Hunter after 21-years of marriage
American talk show host, Wendy Williams and her estranged husband Kevin Hunter are officially divorced after 21 years of marriage.…
Ihedioha: Stop acting like spoilt brats – Buhari Media Organization tells PDP
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has released a statement cautioning the leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to stop…
Robbers invade MTN office
The Kebbi Police Command has confirmed the invasion of MTN office in Tudun Wada area of Birnin Kebbi by three…
Lagos warns developers against compromising safety standard
The Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory, LSMTL, has warned developers in the built environment not to bend the rules or…
FG rubbishes TI’s Corruption Index report placing Nigeria at 146
Nigeria's Federal Government has reacted to Transparency International's (TI) report which placed the country at 146 of the 180 countries…
Maryam Babangida’s centre to be converted to Appeal Court
A former Commissioner for Women Affairs in Delta State, Queen Betty Efekodha has raised the alarm over plan to convert…
Toyin Lawani makes Nollywood debut in ‘Fate of Alakada’
Celebrity stylist, entrepreneur and new author, Toyin Lawani has made her Nollywood debut after featuring in ‘Fate of Alakada’, a…
ICJ rules on Myanmar genocide
The International Court of Justice has on Thursday ruled an injunction on the accusations of genocide brought against the Southeast…
Where is Akinwunmi Ambode?
Where is former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode? This is the question bombarding the mind of many. Ever since he…
Angola charges billionaire ex-first daughter with $1billion fraud
Isabel dos Santos, Angola's billionaire former first daughter has been charged with money laundering and mismanagement during her stewardship of…
The only way Igbo can be Nigeria’s next president – Ngige
Nigeria’s Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige has highlighted what the Igbo tribe must do to produce a…
WHO committee re-convenes on global threat of coronavirus
World Health Organisation (WHO) will on Thursday meet again to determine whether novel coronavirus is a Public Health Emergency of…
Thomas Markle claims daughter owes him for Megxit
Father of former Duchess of Sussex, Thomas Markle Sr. has admitted he still makes money off the staged photos he…
Our job is to fight corruption – Naira Marley tells youths
Controversial singer, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, who is currently facing fraud allegations has joined other anti-corruption campaigners…
Applicant remanded for rape of 9-year old girl
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ikorodu, Lagos State has ordered that a 21-year-old applicant, Amos Victor, who allegedly defiled a…
Rivers Assembly recommends way to fund Auditor General’s office
The Rivers State House of Assembly Committee on Public Accounts has recommended that 0.3% of Local Government Councils' funds be…