Year: 2021
70 suspected robbers, others smashed in Oyo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, said it arrested about 70 suspected armed robbers, pipeline…
Aubameyang-less Arsenal run riot in Leeds
Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe gave the visitors maximum points, despite Raphinha pulling one back from the…
How I broke my leg at Wizkid’s concert – Actress Nkechi Blessing
Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday has broken her leg at singer Wizkid's concert last night.
Uzodimma to name sponsors of insecurity in Imo
Uzodimma added that anyone working encouraging criminality in the state, no matter how highly placed, would be made to face…
Chelsea owner Abramovitch acquires Portuguese citizenship
Abramovich's citizenship was based on a Portuguese law offering naturalisation to descendents of Sephardic Jews who were expelled during the…
MSF treats 8,036 Borno kids for measles
By Yakubu Uba/Maiduguri Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has treated 8,036 children infected with measles in Maiduguri and its environs, Mr…
A-List Igbo leaders say final farewell to Adanma Okpara
Adanma died on Aug. 22 at the age of 99 and was buried in her country home in Umuegwu-Okpuala, Umuahia…
Brig. Gen. Abdullahi takes over as Commander 35 Artillery Brigade
Brigadier General Abdullahi pledged to build on the achievements of his predecessor.
Comedian Okon Lagos loses mother
The actor announced her mother's death in an Instagram post on Saturday revealing that her death has depleted and left…
Insecurity: Tiv Youths send message to Obasanjo
The Tiv Youth Council Worldwide has admonished former president, Olusegun Obasanjo to be fair in his analysis of the security…
Barcelona not rival to Real Madrid – Ancelotti
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has claimed Barcelona are not currently a direct rival to his Real Madrid side due…
Buhari has brought honour to Nigeria – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said President Muhammadu Buhari’s life has been that of unalloyed service…
BBNaija’s Angel bags new ambassadorial deal
Angel in a post on her Instagram page announced that she is the new ambassador of Olivevine Hair, a hair…
Nollywood stars Lateef Adedimeji, Mo Bimpe tie the knot (photos)
Nollywood stars Lateef Adedimeji and Bimpe Oyebade known as Mo Bimbe had their introduction ceremony in Ekiti.
Nigerian Army denies torturing Christian Ehima to death
By Sumaila Ogbaje/NAN The Nigerian Army said reports alleging that troops tortured one Christian Ehima to death in Edo were…
Olu of Warri introduces new festival to mirror England’s ceremony
Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has introduced a new festival to the culture of the Warri people.
AdvoKC launches tech platform to track politicians campaign promises
AdvoKC, a youth-led civic tech organization has launched its digital platform to allow citizens hold elected political officers accountable for…
Omicron cases now in 89 countries: WHO
The agency designated Omicron a variant of concern on Nov. 26, soon after it was first detected, and much is…
President Buhari’s son Yusuf now district head of Kwasarawa
The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Farouk Umar, on Saturday turbaned Yusuf Buhari, the only son of President Muhammadu Buhari as…
Top Vatican African cardinal Turkson resigns
Turkson, 73, from Ghana, has been a key adviser to Pope Francis on issues such as climate change and social…
Comedian Officer Woos, #BabyRiddim trend on TikTok
Every month, users of popular video-sharing social networking service, TikTok find something to trend, either a challenge or a sound…
Buhari: Boko Haram still active, preying on soft targets
President Buhari said the Boko Haram terrorist group, though fragmented by internal strife and degraded by Nigeria’s defense forces, is…
Jonathan, 8th NASS responsible for insecurity in Nigeria not Buhari
The Muslim Rights Concern has blamed former President Goodluck Jonathan and the 8th Nigeria National Assembly under the leadership of…
Erdogan promises Africa 15M doses of COVID-19 vaccine
But it is likely Africa will not get internationally approved doses such as those of Pfizer or Johnson and Johnson,…
FCTA threatens to sanction Kakatar Engineering over Apo-Karshi road
Kakatar Engineering said the road has already attained 89 per cent completion and promised to deliver the 11 percent in…
Nasarawa bans sales, use of charcoal
Mr Aliyu Agwai, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, announced this while addressing newsmen on Saturday in Lafia.
Macron cancels Mali trip over COVID-19 wave
This decision was taken in order for there to be coherence between national measures and the president’s international agenda, and…
Buhari salutes Zannah Mustapha CNN hero
Mustapha’s recognition was based the humanitarian support he is providing to victims of Boko Haram terrorism.
Lawan, others in Katsina for Turbanning of Yusuf Buhari
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has landed at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport, Katsina for the Turbanning of Yusuf, son of President…
Are you mad?: Mompha issues strong warning to Bobrisky
Mompha, a popular Social media celebrity with the real name Ismaila Mustapha, has warned crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as…