Year: 2021
Lawmaker refunds JAMB registration fee to Plateau students
No fewer than 2,000 candidates from Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam, local governments of the state benefitted from the refund.
Alleged kidnapping: Lagos re-arraigns Evans, others
By Moji Eniola The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Friday re-arraigned alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, and two…
Inspector Gbenga burnt to death, two others killed in Kogi as youths protest
A Police Inspector, Bamisaye Gbenga and two other locals have been killed in Kogi State as youths protest last Tuesday's…
GOtv Boxing Night 24 brings back female boxers
An extra bout has been added to GOtv Boxing Night 24 fight line-up, moving the number of bouts from six…
Buhari committed to peace, unity of Nigeria: Speaker Sanda
Sanda urged Nigerians to stand with the President as he leads Nigeria through a difficult phase into a future of…
APC governors to Buhari: You’re a role model, inspirational
“We acknowledge and commend your leadership, vision and commitment to a united prosperous Nigeria in the last few years,’’ Bagudu…
May Buhari’s life be run the way he is running Nigeria
The umbrella body of the Yoruba self-determination group known as Ilana Omo Oodua said may President Muhammadu Buhari's life be…
Association declares free education in Nasarawa school
The association said the move is to give children of the less privileged ones access to education
NDLEA nabs Donatus with 64,000 pump action cartridges in Onitsha
Babafemi said the arrest followed credible intelligence on drugs and arms deals in the location.
Lecturers in Plateau tertiary institutions suspend strike
The Joint Union of Academic Staff Unions of Plateau State Tertiary Institutions (JUASPTI) has suspended its three-month-old strike.
Fani-Kayode docked for forgery, gets N5m bail
EFCC told the court that Fani-Kayode through one Dr Ogieva Oziegbe, procured fake medical reports on various occasions to avoid…
Silas Okoro docked for N344,000 theft in Lagos
The defendant, who was arraigned on a three-count charge of conspiracy, false representation, and stealing, pleaded not guilty to the…
Buhari gets surprise 79th birthday celebration in Turkey
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Istanbul, Turkey spoke on his plans after leaving office at a…
Ibadan socialite, Ajayi Temitope arrested over N25m fraud
The arrest of the socialite followed petitions from the victims of her fraudulent activities.
Premier League clubs push for festive shutdown amid Covid outbreak
The Premier League's 20 clubs are to meet on Monday amidst the spike in cases of Covid-19 among clubs.
Tambuwal orders arrest of musician for praising Bello Turji
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto has ordered the arrest of a musician, Mohammad Danshanawa for praising wanted bandit kingpin, Bello…
Police ban use of sirens, spy plate numbers in Rivers
The state police commissioner, Friday Eboka, said the ban became necessary as some people were committing crimes in the state…
Osun 2022: Sen. Adeleke submits expression of interest form
Senator Ademola Adeleke, aspiring to become the next governor of Osun State has submitted his nomination and expression of interest…
Buhari has taken Nigeria to enviable heights – Orji Kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu on Friday in Abuja, said President Muhammadu Buhari has taken Nigeria…
Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor hails look-alike daughter (Photos)
Patience Ozokwor, a Nollywood veteran, on Thursday, showered prayers on her look-alike daughter, Chioma, on the latter’s birthday.
Ekiti reviews cases of 538 inmates, frees 69
The Ekiti Chief Judge, Justice John Adeyeye, has released 69 awaiting trial inmates at the Nigerian Correctional Center in Ado…
Nigerians are proud of you, Gbajabiamila tells Buhari
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, said Nigerians are proud of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Year 2022 will be better for Nigerians – Gov. Okowa
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Thursday has predicted that 2022 will be a better year for Nigerians.
Northern Governors: President Buhari a man of integrity
The Northern Governors Forum has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a man of integrity.
Boris Johnson’s party loses Shropshire seat held for over 200 years
The centrist Liberal Democrats party candidate, Helen Morgan, won the North Shropshire seat by nearly 6,000 votes, overturning a 23,000-vote…
US: Nigerian fraudster Invictus Obi will be released 2028
United States Federal Bureau of Prisons has revealed that Obinwanne Okeke popularly known as Invictus Obi will be released in…
COVID-19 hits 23 Miss World contestants, pageant cancelled last minute
“We are very much looking forward to the return of our contestants, (who we have grown to know and love),…
Ekiti heightens surveillance for Lassa fever
Ekiti State has heightened its surveillance for Lassa fever following the renewed outbreak of the disease in some states.
Nigerian celebrities celebrate Nancy Isime
Nancy Isime, a multi-award-winning TV host and actress, was showered with congratulatory messages by Nigerian celebrities as she clocked 30…
Prince Mbata wows Owerri with N380M charity at a go
On Thursday, the Prince Alex Mbata Foundation gave out 300 motorcycles, 500 hair driers, 500 sewing machines, N50,000 cash to…