Year: 2021
FG releases dates for Christmas, New Year holidays
The Federal Government has declared Monday, 27th, Tuesday, 28th December 2021 and Monday, 3rd January, 2022 as public holidays to…
Rivers CJ Justice Simeon Amadi frees 27 inmates
Justice Amadi attributed the congestion of the Custodial centres to non-filing of information on case files, wrong charges and lack…
US diplomat arrested in Turkey
The diplomat, identified by the initials DJK was accused of “forgery of official documents’’ and trying to help the Syrian…
Johnny Drille announces deluxe version of ‘BWFA’ album
The alternative singer, who released the original version of the album last September, spoke in a chat with HipTV.
Customs strike force seizes contraband worth N854m in Kano, Jigawa
Items seized included two vehicles, 413 bags of foreign rice and 382 bales of second-hand clothes.
You borrow with no achievement – Ogun PDP blasts Abiodun
According to the opposition party, there’s “no commensurate physical development in the state to justify its senseless borrowing spree.”
LASEPA, NAFDAC destroy 2.5 million bottles of Codeine Syrup
Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) in collaboration with the National Agency For Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) on…
Marwa: Over 11,000 arrested for drug trafficking in 11 months
Four state commands and 25 officers were given cash-awards and commendation letters for their outstanding performance.
Police: Longe couple promoted CP same day
Richard Elesho Police couple, Yetunde and Kehinde Longe were among the officers promoted to the position of Commissioners of Police…
ICYMI: Ikoyi Club suspends Modupe Alakija, billionaire Folorunso’s husband
Modupe Alakija was accused of physically assaulting and abusing one Ikoyi Club member.
Real Madrid hit by more Covid-19 cases
Real Madrid have announced that two of their key players, David Alaba and Isco have tested positive for COVID-10…
Nigeria, Lagos break daily COVID-19 records, worst report since 2020
According to NCDC figures, Lagos broke its daily record, topping the chart with 1,552 cases, up from 844 cases on…
Hakeem Odumosu leaving Lagos, after elevation to AIG of Police
Odumosu had petitioned that his promotion to CP be backdated. The appeal was approved by the Police Service Commission, hence…
Nigeria aligns national statistical system with SDGs
Osinbajo said with the launch of the report government will be able to track the progress being made in the…
No such thing as repentant bandits except they are dead – El-Rufai
“There is nothing like repentant terrorists. The only repentant bandit is the one that is dead. Our intention in the…
Andy Uba has no ground to challenge Soludo’s victory – APC chieftain
"He has no locus to go to the election petitions tribunal to challenge the victory of the APGA candidate that…
El-Rufai to Buhari: Ramp up security, send bandits to their creator
El-Rufai appealed for the intervention of the President for more deployment of security forces and comprehensive operations.
260,000 litres of codeine syrup destroyed in Lagos
NAFDAC said it found LASEPA Effluent Treatment Plant suitable for the proper destruction of the products.
Zulum mobilises Maiduguri residents as Buhari visits
The President, Zulum said, accorded priority to the restoration of peace and security as well as livelihood support to the…
UAE cancels race of vintage supercars over Omicron fears
Organizers said only a “prologue event” will be staged on February 22 to give “a taste of the high-octane racing…
Rejuvenated Barcelona share points with Sevilla
Barca are seventh in standings with 28 points from 18 games, 15 points behind leaders Real Madrid.
Vandrezzer FC edge Box to Box FC to win Lagos Challenge Cup
Olalekan Abdulsalam scored the lone goal in the 80th minute for Vandrezzer in the match played at the Teslim Balogun…
NNPC presents N621.24bn cheque for reconstruction of 21 roads
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), on Tuesday handed over a symbolic cheque of N621.24 billion for the rehabilitation of…
Kwara man, Micheal Adebayo arrested over rape of friend’s daughter
He also confessed to have raped the girl on few occasions, before he was finally caught in the act
Arsenal cruise to Carabao Cup semi-final
In the other quarter finals Wednesday, Brentford will host Chelsea, while West Ham will visit Tottenham. In the third match,…
Yuletide: Sanwo-Olu cautions Lagosians on COVID-19, security
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday has called on Lagosians to be on alert against another wave of…
Nigerian govt inaugurates free e-learning website for schools
The ministry said it was working with the Galaxy Backbone to reserve a proportion of their cyber base dedicated for…
How I killed Maria Igbinedion – Housemaid Dominion Okoro
Edo Commissioner of Police, Phillip Ogbadu, revealed that it took time, effort, and money to arrest Dominion Okoro.
Biden, European leaders tackle Omicron ahead of Christmas
"If you're not fully vaccinated, you have good reason to be concerned," Biden said at the White House
Osimhen ready to play for Nigeria at AFCON 2021
Osimhen’s participation was in doubt, after he suffered a facial injury in his club, Napoli Serie A clash against Inter…