Year: 2021
Lalong in shock over destroyed farmlands in Plateau
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has condemned the destruction of farmlands in some communities in the state by criminals, describing…
UN deputy chief hails Nelson Mandela
UN Deputy Secretary-General, Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed, has hailed Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black President for the outstanding legacy he…
JUST IN: Two abducted Bethel Baptist Secondary school students rescued
Two more abducted students of Bethel Baptist Secondary school in Kaduna State have been rescued by the police.
Inter Milan, Arsenal cancel U.S. tour over Covid-19
Inter Milan have followed Arsenal in cancelling their pre-season tour to the United States for the Florida Cup due to…
American soldiers verdict on Afghanistan: U.S. lost to Taliban
American soldiers who participated in the 20 year-old Afghanistan war against the Taliban have been rendering their candid verdict.
Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to new charges
Formerly convicted Hollywood actor, Harvey Weinstein, has pleaded not guilty to the eleven sexual assault charges, levelled against him.
Fayemi inaugurates first private cemetery in Ekiti
Governor Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday, inaugurated a 260,000 capacity, first private-owned cemetery, in Ekiti state.
MOSOP tells FG, Shell to halt Ogoni massacre
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has asked the Federal Government and the Shell Petroleum Company…
FG plans to boost export with N50 billion
Nigeria is poised to boost its non-oil exports leveraging the platform with five billion naira funding.
Nine dead, 16 injured on Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has confirmed the death of nine people in an accident involving two…
Tokyo 2020: Netherlands put 10 goals past hapless Zambian Women team
Vivianne Miedema scored four goals as Netherlands Women football team beat hapless Zambian side 10-3 in their first match at…
Sweden stun world champions U.S in Olympics Women football
The Tokyo Olympics started with a bang on Wednesday, after a one-year postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Sweden routing…
BBNaija Season 6 premieres Saturday with double show
Following the conclusion of the open call auditions in May 2021, all is now set for the premiere of the…
Nigeria will not go into war – Abiodun
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, says Nigeria will neither experience any civil war nor break-up, declaring that the socio-economic…
Jimoh Ibrahim felicitates with Akeredolu at 65
Billionaire business mogul, Bar. Jimoh Ibrahim, OFR has described Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as a focused, courageous and resilient personality.
Eid-el-Kabir: Police raid black spots in Lagos, arrest 103 hoodlums
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have raided black spots in Oshodi on Eid-el-Kabir celebration and arrested 103 hoodlums…
Fireboy DML drops new single “Peru”
YBNL artiste, Adedamola Adefolahan popularly known as Fireboy DML has returned with another single as he gears up for yet…
Ronke Ademiluyi brands Ooni’s Bentley with Adire
Princess Ronke Ademiluyi, CEO of Adire Oodua Textile Hub has adopted a creative approach in her adire awareness campaign with…
Kidnapped medical doctor Nidiamaka regains freedom in Kogi
A medical practitioner, who was kidnapped on Monday in Kogi, Dr. Solomon Nidiamaka, has regained freedom.
Emir orders Imams to organise special prayer
The Emir of Karaye in Kano State, Alhaji Ibrahim Abubakar II, has directed Imams in the emirate to offer special…
Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ jumps to No. 72 on Billboard Hot 100
Nigerian singer Wizkid’s song “Essence” featuring fast-rising singer Tems, has moved to number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Durbar suspension: Ilorin Emirate group calls for calm
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has called for calm among residents of Ilorin and its environs over the…
Nigerian women breaking the glass ceilings
With the trend of appointments, particularly in the private sector, Nigerian women appear to be shattering glass ceilings.
Fayemi congratulates Akeredolu at 65
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti on Wednesday congratulated Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu as he clocks 65.
Motorcycle thief arrested in Ilorin Shopping Mall
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it caught a suspected motorcycle thief…
Protest rocks Ibadan over Igboho’s arrest in Benin Republic
Protest has rocked Ibadan, Oyo State following the arrest of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho's…
Drug trafficker Chioma, with multiple identities for trafficking drugs busted
A 36-year-old lady, Chioma Afam, who suspectedly uses multiple identities and wears hijab to evade security scrutiny has been arrested…
British opposition leader Starmer in COVID-19 isolation, joins Boris, Javid
Britain's opposition Labour Party, Keir Starmer, is self-isolating after one of his children tested positive for COVID-19, his spokesperson said.
Police deny arresting driver who sold passengers
The police command in Osun has debunked a social media report that it arrested a commercial bus driver, who allegedly…
Notorious motorcycle snatching gang member arrested in Delta
The police command in Delta has arrested a suspected member of a gang that specialises in motorcycle snatching.