Year: 2021
Messi to make PSG Champions League debut Wednesday
The Argentine superstar made a shock move to PSG on a free transfer in August after FC Barcelona could not…
BET Africa’s drama series Isono celebrates 200th episode milestone
ISONO, BET Africa’s first original daily drama marked its 200th episode milestone since its launch last year September.
RCCG empowers 1,500 Ondo youths
The youths were trained in poultry, vegetable farming, bag making, make-up, barbing, paint production and plastering.
Herbert Wigwe wins Leadership Awards’ Banker of the Year
The Group Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank PLC Herbert Wigwe has been recognised as the ‘Banker of the Year’ at…
Buhari: FG disburses N300B to farmers
The president revealed this while virtually declaring open the 14th Annual Banking and Finance Conference of Chartered Institute of Bankers…
Bello Matawalle: Seizing the initiative in the face of cluelessness
During those dark days, the only presence of security was the escort services provided by security agents for workers on…
Lagos begins massive onslaught against beggars, lunatics; arrests 128 (Photos)
The Lagos State Government has begun massive onslaught against beggars and lunatics across the state as it arrested 128 of…
FCT council intensifies campaign against cholera
Dr Sunday Goji, Head of Health Department, Bwari Area Council of the FCT, says intense sensitisation against the spread of…
UNFPA supports Sokoto with PPEs
According to the UNFPA official, the intervention is designed to contain the spread of the pandemic, enhance access to quality…
IPOB’s sit-at-home order counter-productive: Orji Kalu
According to him, billions of naira are lost due to the self-imposed lockdown in the South-East.
Buhari seeks approval for humongous $4bn, €710m external loans
The Senate has received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari to consider and approve an external loan to fund…
DSP Josephine Adeh appointed as new FCT PPRO
Her appointment was approved by the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Alkali Baba.
UNESCO raises alarm on biodiversity collapse
UNESCO director-general said that with the impending collapse, not only is human survival at risk, but also the beauty and…
FG, Konga strike partnership deal
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, has commended Konga, an e-commerce platform, for partnering with the…
Covid-19: Orji Kalu goes into isolation
Senator Ori Uzor Kalu has gone into isolation after spending weeks in the United States of America.
Lagos, DPR at war over regulation of tank farms, filling stations
The Lagos State Government is at war with the Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, over regulation of tank farms and…
Akeredolu approves Deji of Akure as Chairman, Council Of Obas
Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has approved the appointment of the Deji of Akure, His Royal Majesty, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade…
I have no plan to unseat Sanwo-Olu, he deserves second term – Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila says he has no plan to unseat Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as he…
Jonathan, Sirleaf billed for AFBA conference on ending conflicts in Africa
Former President Goodluck Jonathan will join other former presidents, top lawyers, policymakers, and other stakeholders in the justice sector for…
Uzodimma moves to recover govt assets
According to him, the committee would work towards recovering assets recommended by the state’s Judicial Commission of Inquiry.
Ex-Yobe lawmaker Audu Babale, others defect to APC
Alhaji Audu Babale, a former Member of Yobe State House of Assembly, has defected along with hundreds of his supporters…
Mullah Baradar alive: Taliban
The Taliban also released video footage purportedly showing Baradar at meetings in the southern city of Kandahar
Bandits’ attack on NDA: Maj.-Gen. Yusuf, Reps meet behind closed-door
Maj.-Gen Ibrahim Yusuf, Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), has briefed the House of Representatives Committee on Defence on…
Breaking: Putin in COVID-19 scare, self isolates
The Kremlin said Putin took the decision to self-isolate, in consultation with doctors, after he had met Syrian President Bashar…
APC sets up national reconciliation committee
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the composition of a National Reconciliation Committee to be headed by Sen. Abdullahi…
“Boma is not my type” – Jackie B clears air
Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye ex-housemate, Jackie B, has made it clear that she never considered having a relationship…
‘Nigeria is a failed country’: Terry Apala narrates ordeal with robbers
Terry Apala, a Popular Nigerian rap artiste, Terry Apala, said Nigeria is not safe and a failed country.
Nourine gets 10-year ban for withdrawing from Olympics
Algerian Fethi Nourine and his coach have been banned for 10 years by the International Judo Federation (IJF).
Zamfara govt to reinstate civilian JTF, Yansakai
Zamfara Government is set to reinstate the disbanded, Civilian Joint Taskforce (CJTF) and a volunteer security group, known as “Yansakai”.
CONCACAF not opposed to biennial World Cup
Plans to shake up the international calendar with a halving of the four-year gap between World Cups was put forward…