Year: 2021
Rampaging monkeys in revenge mission kill 250 dogs
A war has broken out between monkeys and dogs in two Indian villages, where a a pack of murderous monkeys…
Yahaya Bello: No criminal will leave Kogi alive
Yahaya Bello, the Governor of Kogi State, has said that no criminal seeking safe haven in the state would leave…
Commercial bus from Lagos catches fire in Ilorin
Adekunle said that the bus had just arrived Ilorin from Lagos when it caught fire and was burnt severely.
Nigerian Labour Congress announces nationwide protest
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has fixed January 27 and February 1, 2022, for a nationwide protest against the planned…
4 persons die in Gombe road accidents – FRSC
FRSC’s Public Enlightenment Officer in the state, Janet Kassa who confirmed the accidents on Saturday.
South-East must produce next president, Edwin Clark insists
Chief Edwin Clark, the leader of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), said the South-East must produce the next president of…
Customs intercept container laden with guns at Tin Can port
Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service attached to Tin Can Island Command intercepted a container loaded with arms and ammunition…
I have caused people pain – Burna Boy
Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy admitted that he has caused people pain in the past.
Christian Aid sends message to Haitian kidnappers after 17 freed
David Troyer, General director of the U.S. Christian Aid Ministries has sent a message to Haitian gang, who kidnapped 17…
252 dead,1,307 injured in Niger road crashes
FRSC identified over-speeding as one of the major problems among motorists in the state.
DMO speaks on Nigerian assets mortgaged for China loans
The China loans did not require any national asset as collateral; they were largely concessional,’’ DMO DG Oniha said.
Biden beats vaccine mandate resisters
While handing the Biden administration a temporary victory, the 6th Circuit's ruling could be appealed to the Supreme Court, which…
Hit and run driver crushes eight dead at marriage party
Punjabi police confiscated the bus and registered a case against the driver, who ran away after the accident.
TAMPAN makes plans for ailing members
TAMPAN also welcomed Kunle Afolayan, the award-winning movie producer, as a full-time member of the association.
Shatu Garko from Kano crowned Miss Nigeria 2021
She emerged the winner after beating 17 other finalists at the beauty pageant on Friday night at the Landmark Centre…
Nigerian weightlifters home with nine medals from IWF championships
Seven Nigerian lifters, made up of five women and two men represented the country in the 10-day event.
Netflix confirms ‘The Girl in the Yellow Jumper’ release date
The feature film went viral after what fans expected was the original version of the film leaked days to its…
FAAC shares N675.9 Billion to FG, states, councils
The Federal Government received N261.441 billion of the money, states got N210.046 billion while local councils got N155.456 billion.
Wizkid, Tem’s Essence picked among World’s top 10 songs of 2021
Reaching No. 1 on Billboard´s R&B/hip-hop airplay and the adult R&B airplay chart, the sultry, melodic duet record was crowned…
Odunare who jumped into lagoon took Arizona, Colorado drugs- Wife speaks
Odunare, who jumped into the lagoon at Epe Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday, was found dead on…
Buhari postpones visit to Ogun
Buhari was expected to commission some of the completed works of the Dapo Abiodun administration.
Spider-man sets pandemic era record at box office
The big-budget superhero movie co-produced by Sony Corp and Walt Disney Co stars Tom Holland as the web-slinging superhero and…
Mo Abudu, 50 Cent to collaborate on new African drama
In the lead role as Nzinga is star actress Yetide Badaki ('America gods') who doubles as the show' co-executive producer…
Davido becomes PUMA global brand ambassador
“Growing up, I saw PUMA play an important part in African sports, sponsoring many different football federations”, said Davido.
United Nigeria Airlines begins flights to Anambra
There will also be flights on Sundays in the immediate, the spokesman said
WHO approves India-made Covovax vaccine for emergency use
The vaccine is produced by the Serum Institute of India, under licence from Novavax
Nigeria breaks COVID-19 record, Delta beats Lagos in active cases
NCDC reported one case of death taking the death toll to 2,984, while cumulative confirmed cases jumped to 222,655.
EFCC arrests Ibadan socialite Temitope Ajayi for fraud
The suspect claimed to be a registered dealer with soft drinks manufacturers in Ibadan, Oyo state and promised to supply…
Statistics that prove Thomas Müller is world-class
While Robert Lewandowski is always likely to steal the limelight due to his outrageous penchant for goalscoring, Müller's 2021 has…
AfDB’s $600m enterprise support fund underway – Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed optimism that the African Development Bank (AfDB)’s 600 million dollars support…