Year: 2020
Maradona’s burial ceremony to begin Thursday
The last goodbye to Diego Maradona will be at the Casa Rosada, the executive mansion and office of the President…
N1.5b of stolen pension money in Maina’s account: Stunning revelations
The trial in absentia of Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman, Pension Reform Task Force Team, (PRTFT) continued on Wednesday, with stunning…
Trump pardons Michael Flynn, his first NSA
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday via Twitter pardoned his former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Buhari celebrates Professor Gambari at 76
By Nimot Adetola Sulaimon President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday celebrated his Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari on his 76th…
Sanwo-Olu appeals to Lagosians to obey the law
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Lagosians to be law-abiding as the State can only prosper in an…
Lagos gives financial aid to parents of triplets
The Lagos State Government has given financial assistance to Mr and Mrs. Salami Sulaimon, parents of a new set of…
Senate rejects Apata, confirms 7 FCCPC nominees
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointments of seven nominees to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Messi, Ronaldo, Pele, Platini others pay tribute to Maradona
Football stars all over the world, including Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have paid tribute to Argentine legend Diego Maradona
Lawan seeks increased Nigeria-Jamaica engagement
Dr Ahmad Lawan, the President of the Senate, has called for an increased parliamentary engagement between Nigeria and Jamaica.
Maradona, one of the best ever – Ronaldo
Football superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has mourned football legend, Diego Maradona who died on Wednesday.
“You took us to top of the world”: Emotional Argentine President on Maradona
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez has declared three days of national mourning for Diego Maradona, a world football icon and national…
China congratulates U.S President-elect, Biden
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden received congratulations for his election victory from China’s President Xi Jinping on Wednesday.
Life and Times of Diego Armando Maradona
The whole world was thrown into mourning following the demise of football legend and Argentine hero, Diego Armando Maradona. Maradona…
Ooni of Ife names son after predecessor, Adesoji Aderemi
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, on Wednesday fulfilled his promise to name his newly born…
The Weekend, Nicki Minaj, Justin Bieber call out Grammys after nominations snub
Canadian singer and songwriter, The Weeknd called out the Grammys hours after the 2021 nominations were announced on Tuesday, November…
Jailed Senator Ndume battles for bail
Jailed Senator Ali Ndume has begun the battle to get himself released from Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja, where he…
JUST IN: Football legend Diego Maradona is dead
World cup winning star and football legend, Diego Maradona is dead. Multiple reports said the 60 year-old Argentine died today.
Lawyer Adedipe withdraws from Maina’s case
A lawyer, Adeola Adedipe, has applied to withdraw from fugitive Abdulrasheed Maina's case, now ongoing in a Federal court in…
Presidential committee recommends re-opening of land borders
Nigeria is set to re-open its land borders with neigbouring West African countries, following recommendation by a presidential committee on…
PDP, Saraki, Makinde others congratulate Atiku at 74
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) congratulated former Vice President of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar as he clocked 74 years
My birth certificate says 36 but I feel 26 – Yvonne Okoro
Ghanaian actress Yvonne Okoro is celebrating her 36th birthday today.
See opportunities for Nigerian youths by Buhari’s administration
The Muhammadu Buhari Administration has always had youths as the centrepiece of its policies.
Osun APC National Assembly caucus cancels lecture to celebrate progressive governance
A lecture organised to mark what was called the 10th anniversary of progressive governance in Osun State has been cancelled…
Ikuforiji’s alleged money laundering case adjourned till Dec. 9
The re-trial of the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji,and his aide, Oyebode Atoyebi charged…
LGs must do more in maintenance of tertiary drains in domains – LASG
Lagos State Government on Wednesday charged all Local Government Councils to do more to ensure maintenance and cleanliness of all…
EFCC seeks Interpol’s support
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has sought the assistance of the International Police Organisation (Interpol), on the extradition…
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo reveals mother’s burial arrangements
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has announced the burial arrangements for her late mother Mrs. Victoria Olubunmi Fetuga.
More trouble for Maina, lawyer applies to withdraw from case
Adeola Adedipe, the lawyer handling the case of the former Chairman of Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, has…
Ronaldo, Messi nominated again for 2020 best FIFA player
FIFA on Wednesday unveiled nominees for the 2020 best football player award. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi who are regulars…
Gunmen kidnap wife, son of Atiku’s security details
Gunmen have reportedly abducted the wife and son of security details to Nigeria's ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar.