Year: 2021
‘The connection wasn’t instant’: Ebuka opens up on marriage
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the host of Big Brother Naija has disclosed how he met his wife on social media and why…
Bandits hit Imo again; detonate explosive devices
Another convoy of bandits hit Njaba Local Government in Imo State in the early hours of Saturday.
Italian artistes top Amazon music July chart
Amazon Music Italy highlights July 2021's top-streamed tracks, showcasing a captivating array of tunes that have etched unforgettable memories in…
Djokovic withdraws from Olympics, abandons mixed doubles match
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Tokyo Olympics, abandoning his mixed doubles bronze medal match.
Djokovic loses Olympic bronze to Pablo Carrena Busta
Novak Djokovic may leave Tokyo Olympics empty handed, unable to win the gold or the bronze medal.
Nollywood actress Racheal Oniga is dead
Veteran Nollywood actress, Racheal Oniga, has died at the age of 64, a member of the Actors Guild of Nigeria…
Tokyo Olympics: 21 new COVID-19 cases reported
Olympics organisers on Saturday reported 21 new cases of COVID-19 linked to the Tokyo Games.
Osun APC adopts consensus in ward congress
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, on Friday, said the party has resorted to the use of dialogue during…
Buni calls for peaceful APC ward congress
Governor Mai Mala Buni, of Yobe State and Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC),…
Okagbare update: AFN awaits details of doping suspension
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) said it was in the process of obtaining the relevant details of the announcement…
Tokyo Olympics: Amusan raises Nigeria’s medal hope in hurdles
Tobiloba Amusan on Saturday in Tokyo won heat 3 of the women’s 100 metres hurdles event at the 2020 Olympic…
Bad Day for Team Nigeria in Tokyo as D’Tigers lose again
Team Nigeria suffered another setback in Tokyo Saturday after its highly ranked basketball team D'Tigers crashed out of the games.
Breaking: Blessing Okagbare knocked out of Tokyo for doping
Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare, in the running for a medal in the 100 metres, will not be on the start…
8 COVID-19 deaths in Akwa Ibom, Niger, Ogun as cases rise
Eight COVID-19 related deaths were reported by the NCDC in four Nigerian states on Saturday as daily cases also shot…
Northern Nigeria, 22 others world’s hunger hotspots
The World Food Programme (WFP) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have classified northern Nigeria and 22 other countries…
91 Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters, families surrender
Ninety-one Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and their families have surrendered to the Nigerian Army in the…
Man-like-Chico stuns buying Lamborghini for self, G-Wagon for mom
Man-like-Chico Madubuko, the billionaire who stunned Nigerians two weeks ago when he sprayed dollar notes on Obi Cubana, is in…
Ward congresses: Kwara APC stakeholders settle for consensus
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara on Friday agreed to adopt consensus candidates for ward congresses slated…
Unity Bank hits N1.28bn profit after tax in first six months
Unity Bank Plc has announced a profit after tax of N1.38 billion for the first six months of 2021.
Bad day for Djokovic in Tokyo: Loses singles, mixed doubles
It was a bad day in office for World No. 1 Novak Djokovic as he lost two crucial matches on…
Shocker: Wicked mother Kafayat Lawal stabs daughter to death in Ogun
The Police in Ogun, Southwest Nigeria have arrested a 45-year-old mother Kafayat Lawal for allegedly stabbing her daughter, Ayomide Adekoya…
Gov. Abiodun commissions ICT centre in Igbesa
Governor Dapo Abiodun has commissioned an Information Communication Technology (ICT) Centre, at the State Institute of Technology, Igbesa.
Mohammed-Kudu Kawu Polaris Bank director becomes Emir of Lafiagi
Alhaji Mohammed-Kudu Kawu, director north central of Polaris Bank has become the new Emir of Lafiagi in Kwara state.
Nigerian govt breaks silence on $875m ammunition deal blocked by US lawmakers
The Federal Government on Friday said it is not aware of any $875 million ammunition deal with the US which…
Ondo varsity students protest, tell ASUU to halt strike
The students of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State, on Friday protested over a planned strike…
2021/22 UEFA Europa League returns to DStv, GOtv
Football lovers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to the return of the UEFA Europa League, the second most…
APC fires back at Atiku: ‘Our achievement eclipsed PDP’s 16-year rule’
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has told Atiku Abubakar that Nigerians are no longer interested in being ruled by…
DSS’ failure to produce Igboho’s aides in court display of lawlessness – Gani Adams
Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams has attacked the Department of State Services (DSS) for failing to produce 12 arrested…
Nigeria crash out of Mixed 4x400m relay
Nigeria’s mixed 4x400m relay team on Friday missed out on progressing into the final of the event at the 2020…
Olympics: Nigerian athletes not banned for drugs – AFN
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has dismissed reports that 10 Nigerian athletes were disqualified over drugs offences.