Year: 2021
Four oil thieves jailed in Port Harcourt
The convicts were arrested, sometimes in 2018 and 2019, by the Anti-Illegal Bunkering Patrol Team of 6 Division, Nigerian Army,…
How to revamp Nigeria’s ailing education system – Obasanjo
Nigeria's former President, Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday said for Nigeria's education system to be revamped and move forward, everyone must…
Allyson Felix clinches gold in 4x400m, 11th Olympic medal
Today, Felix surpassed Carl Lewis as winner of the most track medals of any US athlete.
LAUTECH graduate, 2 others bag jail term for cybercrime
A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin, on Friday, sentenced three persons – a University graduate, an undergraduate, and…
Lagos begins airlift of Christian pilgrims to Jordan
Rev. Yakubu Pam told the pilgrims that the pilgrimage to Jordan is not an alternative to Jerusalem.
Jorginho aims subtle Jibe at England Phil Foden
Speculations are that the hairdo is to mock Manchester City and England midfielder Phil Foden.
Dino Melaye speaks on his picture with Hushpuppi
Dino Melaye said Nigerians do not have any reason not to post his pictures with Hushpuppi online.
All Americans ordered to leave Afghanistan
The embassy said U.S. citizens in Afghanistan could use repatriation loans if they experienced difficulties in buying tickets for commercial…
Only items imported by President free of taxes: NCS warns MDAs
Only items imported by the President, Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, are exempted from the payment…
De Bryune, Foden out of Manchester City squad for Community Shield
The two players are facing spells on the sideline, after returning to the club with injuries during Euro 2020, Pep…
You can never be father of new Nigeria: Afenifere knocks Babangida
Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-cultural group, said former Nigerian president Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has lost the opportunity to be the…
Jigawa police arrest 11 suspected armed robbers
The Jigawa Police Command has arrested 11 suspects for alleged armed robbery and receipt of stolen property.
German coach kicked out of Tokyo Olympics for punching horse
Kim Raisner, a German modern pentathlon coach, has been thrown out of the Tokyo Olympics for punching a horse during…
Bolsonaro calls Brazil’s top judge ‘son of a whore’
The insult was uttered during a live broadcast shared on Bolsonaro's Facebook account but later deleted.
Rivers Police exhume remains of Pastor Olakada killed by kidnappers (Photos)
The fast decomposing body of the General Overseer of God is God Ministries, Pastor Friday Olakada, has been exhumed by…
Plateau killings abominable: JNI writes Gov. Lalong
The Plateau chapter of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has described the recent killings in some parts of Plateau, particularly…
Enrol in palliative programme – Buni tells PLWD
The data collection, scheduled for August 12 in all the local government areas of the state, will be undertaken by…
Bishop Oyedepo: Why I always wear white suits
Bishop David Oyedepo, the General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide has revealed why he always appears publicly in…
USA edge France for Tokyo Olympic basketball gold medal
Kevin Durant, who had played a pivotal role for the team in the tournament, again stepped up his act to…
Gov. Akeredolu: I’m devastated
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State said he was devasted and in a rude shock over the death of Hon.…
Jigawa Govt. declares Monday work-free day
The Jigawa Government has declared Aug. 9, as public holiday to mark the Hijrah 1443 (Islamic New Year).
United Apostolic Church of Christ announces 3-day prayer for Nigeria
The United Apostolic Church of Christ (UACC) , on Friday in Lagos, said its forthcoming 56th Supreme Executive Council meeting…
Arrest Yusuf Buhari’s fiancee now: Nigerians tell Hisbah Police
Nigerians have taken to social media to demand the arrest of Yusuf Buhari’s fiancee, Zahra Bayero.
APC old membership cards remain valid – Yari insists
Yari called on his followers to disregard the purported nullification of their membership cards.
NIPR: Nigeria too strong to disintegrate
A group, Citizens’ Summit for National Integration, Peace and Security, said on Friday in Abuja that Nigeria and its citizens…
Yoruba interest: Ooni caucus to meet Obasanjo, Soyinka, Olubadan, others
Ooni’s Caucus, a Yoruba group recently inaugurated by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, will in the coming weeks…
COVID-19: Nigeria’s active cases surpass 9,000
Nigeria posted 565 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, with Lagos state topping the grim chart with 348.
Edo police bust 10 suspected robbers, cultists
Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber-Crime Unit of the Edo State Police Command have arrested 10-member gang of armed robbers…
U.S. blacklists five Jihadists in Mozambique, Mali
Sidang Hitta and Salem Ould al-Hasan, senior leaders of Mali-based al Qaeda-linked Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, also were designated
Navies of U.S., Nigeria, Ghana collaborate in Gulf of Guinea exercises
Sailors from the navies of Ghana and Nigeria joined the U.S. Navy's USS Hershel "Woody" Williams for maritime security training…