Year: 2021
Sanwo-Olu votes, says LG poll peaceful, but poor turnout
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu voted at his polling unit 019, ward 09, Ikoyi on Saturday, saying the Local Government…
Kano man Yusuf Aliyu drowns in open water
The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of a 20-year-old man, Yusuf Aliyu, who drowned in open water…
Slow start in Lagos council election, voters out in trickles
Elections into the 20 Local Government Areas (LGA) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDA) of Lagos State took off…
Voters apathy, late arrival of LASIEC officers mar Lagos LG poll
The Local Government election in Lagos State began on a shaky note with officials of the Lagos State Independent Electoral…
LG Polls: Lagos, Ogun residents defy restriction order
It was business as usual in some parts of Lagos and Ogun state on Saturday morning despite the government’s restriction…
China’s Qian Yang wins first Tokyo Olympics gold medal
China's Qian Yang has won the first gold medal of the Tokyo Olympic Games in the women’s 10-metre air rifle…
Up, Up go Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases
Nigeria recorded 317 new COVID-19 cases on 23 July, from 187 cases on 22 July, taking the total till date…
BBNaija Erica and Laycon reconcile [Videos]
Winner of the Big Brother Naija, Season 5, Olamilekan Agbeleshebioba aka Laycon and Erica Nlewedim have reconciled.
NYSC certificate to bear graduation date, course of study
The Director-General, National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim said henceforth the discharge certificate for corps members will include…
FCT Minister Ramatu Aliyu assists indigent family with triplets
Dr Ramatu Aliyu, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State on Friday visited the National Hospital, Abuja to extend…
Ganduje: I’ll monitor blasphemy case against Sheik Kabara
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State said his administration would follow the blasphemy case involving Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru-Kabara to the…
Govt, media partnership can move Nigeria forward – Ogbonnaya Onu
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu says a strategic partnership with the media on science, technology and…
APGA vows to resist emasculation of opposition in Abia
The Abia chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has vowed to resist any attempt by the ruling Peoples…
Buhari: I could visit Daura every 2 weeks; no one can stop me
President Muhammadu Buhari said he would have loved to visit his hometown, Daura, every two weeks but for the high…
Why I left Kano Pillars for Fatih Karagumruk – Ahmed Musa
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, who left Kano Pillars after three months and signed for the Turkish professional football club…
Fact: Out of 68,747 inmates in Nigeria; 67,422 are males
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has commissioned the Osun State Command office complex of the Nigerian Correctional Service,…
How Oyedepo’s Living Faith paid graduates N38,000 monthly
The Living Faith Church, owned by Bishop David Oyedepo, paid pastors who were graduates N38,000 as salaries.
Buhari, APC have not failed Nigerians – Sen. Akume
The Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Sen. George Akume, said President Muhammadu Buhari has executed 24 development projects…
[Watch] Trailer of Selina Tested Episode 15
The trailer of the 15th episode of Selina Tested is out.The Nigerian movie series with Port Harcourt pidgin as the…
Delta woman Dora Animam, son Kenneth, girlfriend jailed for cyber fraud
A Delta woman Dora Animam and her son, Gift Kenneth have been convicted and sentenced in Asaba for internet-related fraud.
Ogun goes to LG poll today, slams movement restriction
The Ogun State Government has announced a statewide restriction of movement today to allow for a smooth and peaceful conduct…
70-year-old man, 7 others rescued in Katsina after gun-duel with bandits
The police in Katsina State have rescued eight persons, including a 70-year-old man after they were abducted by bandits at…
Buhari gifts soldiers in Katsina 22 cows
For soldiers in Katsina state and Daura, the memories of President Buhari's eight day visit will linger for some time,…
Emir of Daura: Nigeria lucky to have Buhari
Emir of Daura, Dr Umar Faruk Umar, said Nigeria is lucky to have President Muhammadu Buhari.
Fashion Knot CEO reveals her bestselling pieces
Francoise Merus, the Founder of “The Fashion Knot” an online boutique and fashion blog has revealed her favourite fashion label…
Nigeria gets 470,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from China
The Chinese Government on Friday donated 470,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Nigeria.
Keep your cheque, President Buhari tells contractors
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Daura, Katsina State, urged businessmen, contractors and other privileged Nigerians who are beneficiaries of government…
LG poll: Confusion as Lagos police override govt’s movement restriction
There is confusion in Lagos as the State Police Command on Friday overrode the state government's restriction order on movement…
Lagos LG poll must go on: Court stops 11 parties’ move
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi has refused requests by 11 political parties to halt the holding of the Chairmen…
Emir of Daura clarifies ‘Talban Daura’ title for Yusuf Buhari
The Emir of Daura has clarified the Talban Daura chieftaincy title conferred on Yusuf Buhari, saying it is different from…