Year: 2020
Battle of two giants: Ghana to elect president Dec. 7
West African gold producer Ghana is preparing to elect a president on Dec. 7, in a race dubbed the “battle…
Croatian PM goes into isolation after wife contracts COVID-19
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic has begun a 10-day self-quarantine after his wife tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Pirlo defends dropping Ronaldo after 1-1 draw
Juventus manager, Andrea Pirlo, has defended his decision to rest Cristiano Ronaldo after they were held to a 1-1 draw…
One dead as fuel tanker catches fire in Anambra
A fuel tanker explosion at a mechanic workshop in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State has claimed one life.
Iran accuses Israel, United States of killing nuclear scientist Fakhrizadeh
Iran President Hassan Rouhani has accused Israel and the United States governments for the murder of nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.
Borno massacre: Outrage as Nigerians demand sack of Service Chiefs
There is anger in the land as Nigerians have renewed call for the sack of service chiefs following Boko Haram’s…
Killing of 43 farmers: Buhari must rejig security architecture now, says Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said the rejig of the nation’s security architecture by President Muhammadu Buhari is long…
Nigerian Govt unveils new platform for ex- beneficiaries of N-power programme
A new platform through which former beneficiaries of Federal Government’s N-power programme can apply for various programmes and initiatives for…
Boko Haram’s slaughtering of 43 farmers in Borno insane – Buhari
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has described Saturday’s slaughtering of 43 farmers in Borno, Northeast Nigeria by Boko Haram terrorists as…
Arrest me with proof I plan on instigating violence in Ebonyi – Egwu
Former Governor of Ebonyi State, Sen. Sam Egwu has asked security agencies to arrest him if it is proved that…
#EndSARS: I’ve hated Nigerian police since 1999
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Chidibere Nwadi, a petitioner at the Lagos judicial panel has said he hated the Nigerian police since…
Boko Haram terrorists slaughter 43 farm workers in Borno
Boko Haram terrorists have slaughtered 43 farm workers near Maiduguri, Borno, Northeast Nigeria.
How SARS stray bullet shattered hairstylist’s leg
A 35-year-old hairstylist, Mrs Hannah Olugbodi, has narrated before the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry probing the activities of…
Ondo: A Nigerian State under siege
With events of the last few days, Ondo State, Southwest Nigeria is under serious siege. Kidnappers, herdsmen and robbers are…
Mauritius to acquire anti-COVID vaccines from India
Mauritius is discussing with the Indian government for the acquisition of one million additional doses of the anti-COVID vaccines.
CELIA makes Time Magazine’s top 10 album
Nigerian Female music icon, Tiwa Savage’s “CELIA” has been selected among the top ten 2020 album by Time Magazine.
NAFEST 2020: Bayelsa takes overall 1st position
Bayelsa state on Saturday bagged the overall first position at the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) competitive events.
Military air strikes kill scores of ISWAP terrorists
Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole has knocked out more hideouts of the Islamic State of West Africa Province…
Basketmouth talks about his “Yabasi” album on Ndani
Comedian Basketmouth was a guest on the Ndani TGIF Show, where he shared the inspiration behind his album, “Yabasi” on…
Sarkodie releases “Hasta La Vista” featuring Zlatan, Rexxie
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie teams up with Zanku records pioneer, dancer, performer and singer Zlatan for this track dubbed “Hasta La…
Davido’s son is all grown up
In 2019, Davido and his fiancée Chioma Avril Rowland, welcomed a bouncy baby boy into their lives. They named their…
Lalong declares NAFEST 2020 closed
Governor Simon Lalong on Saturday declared the 2020 edition of the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST) closed.
Mahrez grabs hat-trick as ruthless City put Burnley to sword
Riyad Mahrez grabbed a hat-trick on Saturday as ruthless Manchester City put five goals past hapless Burnley.
Oyakhilome splashes $100,000 on Moses Bliss for winning LIMA award
Founder, Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has splashed $100,000 on young Nigeria gospel artiste, Moses Bliss for winning the 2020…
Buhari salutes Rear Admiral Atukum at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated the former Military Governor of Plateau State, Rear Admiral Samuel Bitrus Atukum (Rtd.) as he…
GOtv Boxing Night 21: Babyface Emerges Best Boxer, Wins N1m
Rilwan “Babyface” Babatunde, on Friday, emerged the best boxer at GOtv Boxing Night 21, which held at the Rowe Park…
Attah Igala: Succession battle hots up
Three months after his passage, the race to succeed Dr Michael Ameh Oboni II, the late Attah of Igala kingdom…
Widow of slain LASTMA officer prays judicial panel for compensation
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Adeyemo Rotimi, widow of Rotimi Oke Adeyemo, a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) official has prayed…
Suspects’ confession: How we sold two policemen’s skulls for N1,000
Two suspected hoodlums, Adewale Abiodun and Aliu Mubarak have narrated how they sold two policemen's skulls for 1,000 for ritual…
Enugu implores residents to visit health centres
Enugu state government has implored traditional rulers to mobilise their subjects to visit Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) for free and…