Year: 2020
Buhari celebrates Col. Sani Bello at 78
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the former Military Governor of Kano State, Col. Sani Bello (Rtd) on his 78th birthday.
Sadiq Al- Mahdi, ex-Prime Minister of Sudan, dies of COVID-19
Sudan's former Prime Minister and leader of the National Umma Party (NUP) Sadiq al-Mahdi has died from COVID-19 complications, the…
“It’s been one crazy year ” – Don Jazzy says as he clocks 38
Nigerian record producer, singer, and Mavin Boss, Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy is celebrating his birthday today…
Sultan Abubakar: Northern bandits go from house to house to kidnap
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has painted a dismal picture of insecurity in Nigeria as he said bandits,…
Pennsylvania court halts certification of election results
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania in the United States has halted the certification of the rest of the ballots in…
Tofowomo raises alarm over ocean surge in Ayetoro
Senator Nicholas Tofowomo has raised an alarm over the recent ocean surge and looming disaster in Ayetoro, Ondo state.
Umahi sacks two more aides
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, on Thursday, sacked the coordinators of Ivo and Echiele Development Centres, Okorie Daniel and Fabian…
Maradona: Thousands line up to say final goodbye at lying-in-state
Argentina that has declared three days of mourning for its soccer idol Diego Maradona is according him all the paraphernalia…
Marseille urge FIFA to retire no.10 shirt Diego Maradona
Marseille manager, Andres Villas-Boas, has called on the world football governing body FIFA, to retire the no.10 shirt in honour…
Wike to Buhari: Listen to the people or set Nigeria on fire
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has advised President Buhari to listen to the demands of the people or set Nigeria…
Dr. Calvin Gar Wing Jung brings revolutionary liposculpting method to Houston
Texas based cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Calvin Gar Wing Jung has unveiled new techniques he started using in January of 2019…
India suspends all international flights till next year
India virtually shut itself against the world on Thursday when it extended the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger services…
Photo News: Sanwo-Olu receives Norwegian ambassador, Knut Lein
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu received Ambassador-Designate from the Royal Kingdom of Norway, Mr. Knut Eiliv Lein on Wednesday.
Ethiopia ignores Africa, begins final onslaught against Tigray
The Ethiopian military will begin the “final phase” of an offensive in the rebellious northern Tigray region today, Prime Minister…
Naples in deep shock over death of Diego Maradona
In the southern Italian city of Naples, soccer is a religion and Diego Armando Maradona was its God.
Presidency lists N-Power, NYSC allowance, other Buhari’s initiatives for Nigerian youths
The Presidency has listed about 16 initiatives established by President Muhammadu Buhari in his 5 years in office as part…
COVID-19 cases worldwide surpass 60 million, death toll above 1.4million
More than 60.3 million people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 globally and 1,419,558 have died, according to a Reuters tally…
APC reacts to Amaechi’s absence at South-South meeting
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, has attacked the Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi over his absence at…
Senate moves against illicit arms trade
The Nigerian Senate is considering a critical bill seeking to tackle the illicit importation and trade of small arms and…
Toronto, Baltimore, New York intercept over 900 stolen cars bound for Nigeria, Ghana [Photos]
Cities in North America, such as Toronto in Canada, Baltimore and New York in United States said they have intercepted…
Witness exposes Faisal Maina in court
A third prosecution witness, Rouqayya Ibrahim has exposed the contradictory statements of Faisal Maina, son of Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman,…
EFCC warns Akwa Ibom officials against fraud
DCDS Edeh A. Uchenna, the Head of Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has warned…
CACOVID unveils over N300b ‘Marshall’ plan to rebuild 44 police stations, train 4m youths
Coalition Alliance Against COVID-19 (CACOVID), comprising the Bankers Committee and major operators in the private sector on Wednesday unveiled a…
COVID-19 pandemic wipes out 38 million jobs in East Africa
The Eastern Africa region's labour market lost an estimated 38 million jobs to the COVID-19 pandemic
Abuja leads in COVID-19 cases for second successive day
Abuja, Nigeria's federal capital posted a second day highest daily count for COVID-19, beating again Lagos, the epicentre.
Who was better footballer, Pele or Maradona?
Before Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo came along, the enduring debate in football about who was the greatest player involved…
Saraki used Kwara state money buy Ikoyi properties: Investigation
An investigator with the EFCC said that former Senate President Bukola Saraki used Kwara state money to acquire two choice…
Lagos police bust four suspected robbers
The police in Lagos have arrested four suspected armed robbers terrorizing Alakuko area of the State and its environs.
LAWMA sends three to Wall of Shame
Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has added three more persons, Patrick Anyiadika, Michael and Yusuf Yunisa, to its Wall of…
APC will shock Nigerians with massive defections – Buni
Chairman of the Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Yobe State Governor Mai Mala…