Year: 2020
The Rock’s dad, Rocky Johnson dies
Rocky “Soul Man” Johnson, a longtime WWE star and father of the famous Nollywood star, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has…
Nigerian journalist abducted from home, macheted, abandoned to die
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has confirmed the murder of a journalist, Mr Maxwell Nashan, who was abducted from…
Operation Amotekun: South West governors awaiting Malami’s letter, says Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has chided Nigeria's attorney-general and Justice Minister Abubakar Malami for declaring on the pages…
Lottery Commission bans operation of unapproved foreign lottery
The National Lottery Regulatory Commission has banned the operation, promotion, sale of tickets, and offer to the public of any…
Katsina governor bans motorcycles , tricycles
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has signed an Executive Order banning the use of motorcycles and tricycles between 7pm…
2021 AFCON hosts Cameroon set to disrupt European leagues
European leagues will face some disruption next season, in terms of player availability after hosts Cameroon announced the Africa Cup…
Lagos sets date for relocation of Okobaba Sawmill residents
The Lagos State Government says the relocation of residents of Okobaba Sawmill in Ebute Metta to Agbowa- lkosi will kick…
Ogun rolls out Economic Blueprint
In line with the mandate and vision of the present administration in building a strong and viable economy, Ogun State…
Senate President condemns attack on Emir of Potiskum
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has condemned the gun attack in Kaduna on the convoy of the Emir of…
Why I visited Obasanjo in Abeokuta – Makinde
Governor Oluseyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday visited former Nigeria's President, Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State behind closed…
All roads clear for Trump impeachment trial next week
All roads are now clear for the commencement next week of the impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump, the…
American kills wife, 3 children, family dog , then lives with them for weeks
An American physical therapist has confessed to killing his wife, three children and dog at home inside their gated Celebration…
Pope Francis breaks Vatican taboo, gives woman top post
Pope Francis on Wednesday breached Vatican customs by naming the first woman to hold a high-ranking post in the Secretariat…
Shina Peller reveals his plan for fallen hero’s child
A member of the House of Representatives, Shina Peller, has promised to provide free education for the daughter of a…
Witnesses narrate how Kolade Johnson was killed by policeman
Three friends of Kolade Johnson on Wednesday narrated to an Ikeja High Court how the 35-year-old man was allegedly killed…
Dumo Blocks Father’s Autopsy Report, Says Widow
Widow of the founder of Moni Pulo Limited, High Chief Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs, Seinye says her stepson, Dumo Lulu-Briggs is…
Tinubu writes heartwarming birthday message to Bisi Akande
The National Leader of APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised Chief Bisi Akande for his contributions to the progressives…
Akpudje villain, hero as MFM beat Jigawa Golden Stars
Defender Joshua Akpudje scored at both ends on Wednesday in Lagos as MFM Football Club beat visiting Jigawa Golden Stars…
Hope Uzodinma sworn-in as Imo governor
Senator Hope Uzodinma has been sworn in as the Governor of Imo State few hours after receiving the Certificate of…
Buhari sends message to paramount ruler of Eleme
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the Paramount Ruler of Okori Eleme, His Highness, Egbere Emere Okori Eleme, on his…
FMC Abuja resident doctors suspend strike
The Association of Resident Doctors at the Federal Medical Centre (FCM), Jabi, Abuja, has suspended the ongoing strike at the…
Trump, China sign Phase 1 new trade deal
The United States and China announced an initial trade deal on Wednesday that will roll back some tariffs and boost…
Putin names new prime minister as he shoves long ally aside
Russian President Vladimir Putin named a little-known new prime minister and proposed a constitutional shake-up on Wednesday as he announced…
US controversial attorney Avenatti arrested for hiding $1million
US private attorney Michael Avenatti, who rose to fame representing porn film star Stormy Daniels against President Donald Trump, has…
Ihedioha’s parting shot: Supreme Court judgment rude shock
Ousted governor of Imo, Emeka Ihedioha has expressed rude shock following the Supreme Court judgement on Tuesday that nullified his…
Student cries out in court on sighting alleged rapist
A student with special needs (name withheld) on Wednesday cried in court on sighting a school proprietor who allegedly defiled…
Fresh trouble for US troops in Iraq: Cleric Sadr calls for million-man march
Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has asked Iraqis stage a “million-man march” against the continued US military presence in the…
Osinbajo clears air on Uzodinma’s victory
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has rebuffed reports that he had hinted former Governor Emeka Ihedioha on the likely outcome of…
Aso Rock statement on 50th anniversary of end of Nigeria’s civil war
The Buhari presidency has urged Nigerians to reject division and embrace national unity, according to a statement issued in commemoration…
GuiltyBeatz premieres ‘Iyabo’ featuring Falz & Joey B
Music producer GuiltyBeatz officially releases the video of his first single off his forthcoming EP “Different“, titled “Iyabo” featuring Falz…