Year: 2021
Kogi robbery spree: Police Inspector, 2 others killed in mob attack
The irate mob demanded the release of two suspects who were arrested and taken to Odo-Ere police station over the…
Amotekun rescues 4 worshippers from kidnappers, arrest suspect in Ondo
The suspects stormed the church at about 11 pm on Wednesday, while the vigil was ongoing, abducting four members of…
Buhari stingy but generous, not like Obasanjo – Femi Adesina
Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to President on Media and Publicity, has described Muhammadu Buhari as a stingy but generous man.
Edo tops Lassa fever cases in Nigeria; 80 deaths recorded
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said 80 persons have so far died from Lassa fever as of Thursday.
Niger transport secretary Kolo removed for ‘insulting’ Commissioner
The Niger Government has confirmed the removal of Abubakar Kolo as the Secretary of the Niger state Transport Authority (NSTA)…
Fintech boss Ogundipe charged with swindling investors of N40.96M
Ogundipe was arrested and arraigned before the court by the operatives of the Police Special Fraud Unit, PSFU at Ikoyi,…
Lagos, Abuja lead in daily COVID-19 cases
There was no covid-19 related death, as confirmed cases hit 221,071. Active cases jumped to 6,743.
Liverpool beat Newcastle to keep in touch with City
Mohamed Salah put Liverpool ahead four minutes later, equalling Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy’s record
Chelsea lose ground on league leaders after Everton draw
Mason Mount finally found a way past Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the 70th minute, only for teenage defender Jarrad…
Orji Kalu warns about APC implosion, wants Feb. convention postponed
Kalu also appealed for the conduct of presidential primaries and election of National Working Committee (NWC) of the party same…
Hutchins death: Police get search warrant for Baldwin’s phone
Documents filed in a court in Santa Fe, New Mexico showed the police obtained the search warrant Thursday.
Stanbic IBTC, NFF sign N2.3 billion annual partnership deal
Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, has partnered with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to further…
Police battle kidnappers in Ebonyi, kill gang leader, rescue lady
“Items recovered from the scene include one English Berretta pistol with 9mm live ammunition and the said Toyota Corolla Car,”…
Megan Thee Stallion signs juicy deal with Netflix
Grammy's Best New Artist this year will produce a new series and other projects for Netflix, according to an announcement.
Makinde flags off Oyo-Iseyin, Ibadan airport roads
Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri attended the event in Oyo and Ibadan, while form
Warner Music Group acquires Megan Thee Stallion’s music label
A person familiar with the transaction said the deal was worth about $400 million.
More Premier League matches cancelled as COVID-19 hits clubs
The four matches are Southampton vs Brentford, Watford vs Crystal Palace, West Ham vs Norwich and Everton vs Leicester.
At 79, Buhari is a courageous, honest leader – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 79th birthday.
Jonathan pens golden words for Buhari at 79
Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has penned golden words for President Muhammadu Buhari as he clocks 79 years on Friday.
Nigeria’s Adewunmi, Donald to spend over 10 years in jail for N5.2m oil fraud
The Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday secured the conviction and sentencing of Adewunmi…
Ex-NDDC director Omatsuli loses N1.8bn properties to FG
A three-man panel of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has dismissed the application filed by one Francis Momoh and…
Group seeks Buhari’s help to find missing Anambra governorship candidate
Agbasimalo and his security detail were abducted on Sept. 18, while on his way for an election campaign from Ezinifitte…
Oyinlola fights back: ‘Akande lied against me, I’ll expose him in my book’
Former Governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola has rubbished claims by former Interim Chairman, APC, Chief Bisi Akande that he…
Oyebode Odewale docked for writing ‘RIP’ on girlfriend’s social media pictures
Police said defendant conducted himself in a manner that caused breach of public peace by posting RIP on Ademola Omolade’s…
Another bullying in Catholic school leaves boy unconscious
The boy was allegedly blindfolded, assaulted, tied with shoelace on the neck and thrown out of a window, as he…
Ikoyi Marriage Registry controversy: Details of Justice Osaigor’s ruling
Justice Osiagor also refused to direct the Minister of Interior to return all marriage certificates issued within the respective Plaintiffs’…
Ngugi Wa Thiong’o not dead -Son
“Just got off the phone with pops @NgugiWaThingo … and he is doing well. We shared a good laugh about…
Oyediran replaces Salami as Ondo Commissioner of police
Oyediran replaced Bolaji Amidu Salami, who has now retired, having completed the statutory years of service in the Nigeria Police…
1,400 impounded motorcycles crushed in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Directorate of Road Traffic Services on Thursday crushed over 1,400 impounded motorcycles.
NDA matriculates 453 cadets of 73 regular course
Prof. Shehu Abdullahi, the Special Guest of Honour and a former Academy Provost, NDA, urged the cadets to be serious…