Year: 2021
Kogi Pastor Ayo Adun is dead
Adun died on Sunday, 26 December 2021, five months after his car rammed into a stationary trailer that had developed…
Be thankful to Ghana: Shatta Wale replies Nigerian artistes
Ghanaian rapper, Shatta Wale, has again lashed out at Nigerian artistes as he claimed that his country had always supported…
Nigeria records eight COVID-19 deaths, cases hit 237,561
Nigeria has treated and discharged 212,550 of those infected. NCDC said 193 of them were discharged from hospitals on Sunday.
Abuja logs 909 COVID-19 cases in 3 days: NCDC
The covid-19 report comes amid news that some presidential aides have contracted the disease.
CP Oyediran warns policemen against extorting motorists
Oyediran gave the warning when he paid an unscheduled visit to a section of the Benin-Ore Expressway
PIA: PENGASSAN calls for change in NNPC’s management, union relationship
Odor said given the new reality occasioned by the PIA, there was need to review Union-Management engagement strategies to support…
21 facts about Feliciano blind composer of Christmas hit, “Feliz Navidad”
Jose Feliciano composed "Feliz Navidad" which means "Merry Christmas" in Spanish in 10 minutes in 1970 and released it on…
Adesina speaks on COVID-19-hit presidential aides
Adesina also dismissed the fear being expressed in some quarters over the president’s health following his exposure to his aides…
Spider-man grosses over $1B worldwide, pandemic era record
Only 2018's "Avengers: Infinity War" and 2019's "Avengers: Endgame" were quicker, smashing the coveted tally in 11 and five days,…
U.S. man Moncada shoots neighbour over loud music
The victim’s family disarmed Moncada, but additional rounds were fired during the struggle before police arrived.
NNPC not constructing roads: Fashola
Fashola said: “NNPC is not taking over roads, NNPC is not constructing roads, NNPC is just putting forward its tax…
NNPC wins 2021 global award for oil, gas reforms
The NNPC was honoured at the Open Government Partnership (OGP) global awards which was held in Seoul, South Korea on…
21 cars impounded over illegal car races in Abuja
Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, DSP Josephine Adeh said the enforcement team, led by the Commissioner of Police…
Police acted like terrorists in arresting Uche Nwosu: HURIWA
The human rights advocacy group, therefore, demanded that the Police Service Commission (PSC), investigate the unprofessional police conduct.
The Bidens, Obamas pay tributes to Archbishop Tutu
"On this morning after Christmas, we are heartbroken to learn of the passing of a true servant of God and…
11 dead, 4 injured in burning bus in Anambra
FRSC sector commander Irelewuyi said that 20 people were involved in the accident which was caused by wrongful overtaking and…
Shooting Stars snatch draw with Akwa United [All results, table]
“I came here to pick the three points. My plan is to attack and enjoy the game. We conceded a…
Troops foil ISWAP attacks in Yobe, kill 7 terrorists
According to military intelligence sources, the attackers stormed the town at about 5pm, in two different groups.
Troops nab 8 fleeing bandits in Zamfara
About eight bandits who were injured in the ongoing bombing of their hideouts in forests in Zamfara State have been…
Sultan, Oyetola urge Muslims to embrace peaceful coexistence
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar; Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun and Alhaja Noimot Salako, Ogun Deputy Governor, have…
Lukaku returns just in time to keep Chelsea’s title dreams alive
Romelu Lukaku came on to score his first Premier League goal since September to keep Chelsea in the title race…
Nigerian entertainers knock Shatta Wale after bitter rant
Nigerian entertainers have responded to a rant by Ghanaian dancehall star, Shatta Wale after his sold-out concert in Ghana.
Premier League axes Arsenal v Wolves
Injuries and COVID-19 have sidelined 13 Wolves outfield players and one goalkeeper, the league said.
MultiChoice mourns Desmond Tutu
MultiChoice Group, an African leading entertainer, has mourned the death of the South African cleric, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who used…
Odudu Otu wins Gulder Ultimate Search, carts home N50m prize
Odudu Otu, a sports enthusiast from Akwa Ibom, has won the 2021 Gulder Ultimate Search, Season 12.
Lagos residents praise Sanwo-Olu over free BRT rides
Some passengers at various corridors in Lagos have lauded Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for granting them free rides on Bus Rapid…
Akwa Ibom shuts 12 fake medical laboratories
The clampdown is in compliance with the directive from Akwa Ibom over sub standard services of medical Laboratories operators in…
How American writer Joan Didion wrote bestseller at 70 after losing husband
Joan Didion was a writer who turned adversity into prosperity, who turned misfortune into fortune. She sure, as they say,…
You are a thief, stop raising false alarm: Imo tackles Okorocha
The Imo State Government on Sunday said ex-governor Rochas Okorocha was panicking over the arrest of his son-in-law Uche Nwosu…
Obaseki to political aides: Loot public funds, go to jail
"Any political appointee who keeps his family abroad and wants to loot the system will be punished as it is…