Year: 2021
NOA sensitises Lagos residents on drugs, violent crimes
Lagos State Director of NOA, Mr Waheed Ishola, urged parents to wake up to their responsibilities of instilling good morals…
Some Nigerians will blame Buhari if they can’t get pregnant – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi said Nigerians blame President Muhammadu Buhari for all the challenges witnessed in the country…
APC governors celebrate birthday boy Bagudu
The PGF joins the family of Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, Chairman, PGF, people and government of Kebbi State and party members…
Lai Mohammed lashes media over false Covid-19 report, demands apology
Lai Mohammed said he would have disclosed he tested positive for Covi-19 being a member of the Presidential Steering Committee.
Lawmaker Kwamoti La’ori pays fines for 8 inmates to set them free
La’ori, who celebrated Christmas with the inmates at the facility, doled out between the N17,000 and N70,000 fines that were…
Davido returns to family for Christmas, plans UK trip next
In a recent Instagram post, Davido thanked all his fans for the love and support he received at his concert…
Plateau monarch Mato Dakat kidnapped
Dakat was abducted in the early hours of Sunday after his palace was attacked. He is the paramount ruler in…
‘We are sorry’: P-Square kneel down on stage to beg fans
P-Square split in 2017 over irreconcilable differences in the family. However, they got back together weeks ago as they celebrated…
Ramaphosa announces death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
President Ramaphosa released a statement expressing: "on behalf of all South Africans, his profound sadness at the passing today of…
Bala Mohammed asked to forget running for president
Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Reverend Abraham Damina Dimeus, said locals were enjoying the tenure of the governor and…
World’s economy will top $100T in 2022, China topples U.S. 2030
India looks set to overtake France next year and then Britain in 2023 to regain its place as the world's…
2,079 flights cancelled globally on Christmas Day, more today
In the U.S., airlines scrapped nearly 1,000 flights on Saturday, the second straight day of massive cancellations as surging COVID-19…
Power, banking, aviation sectors top 2021 consumer complaints
The Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Mr Babatunde Irukera, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on…
FCCPC, CBN, EFCC target illegal money lenders
Other agencies involved in the committee are the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Human Rights Commission…
Kidnappers strike on Christmas Day as Amotekun rescue nine victims
He said Amotekun responded to a distress call on Saturday and immediately moved into the forest to rescue the victims,…
My mansion is worth N500 million – Blessing Okoro (Video)
In 2019, Okoro had claimed ownership of a house that was not hers leading to her arrest by the owner,…
Olalekan Kelani unveils innovative approach to virtual art at 2021 End of the Year Virtual Exhibition
By Benson Michael The End of the Year Virtual Exhibition, held from August 16 to August 30, 2021, was a…
COVID-19 kills 21 Nigerians on Christmas Day, as death toll surpasses 3,000
The NCDC also reported that the nation posted 1,305 new cases of the virus on Saturday, with Lagos ramping up…
Engr. Don, accomplice arraigned over alleged N75m land fraud
The defendants were charged before the Tinubu Magistrate's Court, Lagos on two counts of obtaining money under false pretence and…
Ibeju Lekki shooting: Three suspected land grabbers arraigned
The police team after days of intelligence gathering tracked the defendants to a hide out in Ibeju-Lekki and arrested them.
Six killed by suicide bomber in Beni east Congo
The attack in Beni marks the latest violence in a region where Congolese and Ugandan forces have launched a campaign…
Senegal coach Cisse unveils AFCON squad
The 45-year-old Cisse tasted defeat in a final first as captain in 2002 where he missed a penalty kick in…
Blatant lie: Buhari not supporting any Kano APC faction – Presidency
A statement issued by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu said Buhari never endorsed any of the faction.
Stench in Igando dumpsite is bad, a slap on Lagos – Soyinka
“The stench is bad, it is a slap on Lagos and we will continue to agitate so that something will…
Osinbajo speaks on Buhari’s legacies after family’s Christmas homage (photos)
Osinbajo said the challenges bedevilling Nigeria might be daunting but not insurmountable in the last lap of the administration.
Steven Gerrard hit by COVID-19: Aston Villa
Villa's meeting with Burnley last weekend was postponed due to an increased number of positive coronavirus tests among the squad.
COVID-19 spreads in Aso Rock, Buhari’s aides infected
According to reports, Buhari's Aide-de-camp Yusuf Dodo, chief security officer, Aliyu Musa, Permanent secretary in the State House, Tijani Umar…
Buhari praises Ganduje over achievements in Kano
Buhari said this in a congratulatory letter to Ganduje as he marked his 72nd birthday.
Why Bauchi is building huge churches, mosques – Gov. Mohammed
He expressed satisfaction with the performance of Christians in his administration.
Rivers APC slams Wike over advice to new judges, NJC
The party alleged that Wike's advice was spurred by the recent axing of Justice Okogbule Gbasam by the NJC