Year: 2021
Ex NNPC boss Andrew Yakubu gives up on forfeited $9.7M
Former NNPC boss Andrew Yakubu has withdrawn the appeal at the Supreme Court against the forfeiture of $9.7M and £74,000…
Kemi Adetiba announces “King of Boys 2”
Nigerian filmmaker and director, Kemi Adetiba has announced the return of ‘King of Boys 2’, the sequel to her 2018…
Saka breaks silence after racist abuse for missing England’s penalty kick
Bukayo Saka has broken his silence following racist abuse on social media after he missed England's last penalty kick in…
EFCC not a debt recovery agency – Bawa
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, has cautioned members of the public not…
Oodua company declares N5.2bn profit
The Oodua Investment Company has declared N5.203 billion as profit after tax for the year 2020.
Army says 1009 detainees released not Boko Haram fighters
The Nigerian Army (NA) has clarified that the 1009 detainees released to Borno government were not Boko Haram fighters.
Lagos Assembly backs Southern Governors on Rotational Presidency
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday declared their support for the resolutions reached by the southern…
Senate approves $8.3B loans for Buhari govt
The Senate approves Buhari’s request for external loans to the tune of $8.3B and €490M under the 2018-2020 External Borrowing…
Lagos empowers youths, women in fish cage culture
Lagos State Government has empowered 190 youth and women in Afowo Community, Badagry in the fish cage culture system to…
Senate okays Buhari’s request for $8.325bn, €490m external loans
The Senate on Thursday approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for ongoing external loans to the tune of $8,325,526,537 (USD) and…
UNILAG extends vacation deadline over Delta variant
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has extended the deadline issued to students to vacate halls of residence to prevent COVID-19…
‘God save Lebanon’: PM designate Saad Hariri quits
Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri has stepped down after nine months of deadlock in forming a government.
Yobe herdsmen to pay cattle tax
The Yobe Government has introduced cattle tax as part of efforts to boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the state.
Ultimate Love star, Rosie Afuwape deepens romance rumour with Ruggedman
Co-winner of reality TV show Ultimate Love, Rosie Afuwape has deepened relationship rumours with rapper Ruggedman.
No confirmed case of Delta variant in Ogun- Commissioner
The Ogun State Government has said that there is no confirmed case of the Delta Variant of the COVID-19 virus…
Kano company Enerbett International forfeits $3.7M to FG
A Nigerian company based in Kano, Enerbett International has forfeited permanently to the Federal Government $3,719,855.
Rape: Group petitions Port Harcourt CP over randy pastor
A Civil rights advocacy group has sent a petition to the Rivers State Commissioner of Police complaining against one Pastor…
HAPAwards celebrates Princess Toyin Kolade
Organizers of the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards), recently celebrated a renowned socialite, businesswoman and philanthropist, Dr. (Mrs.) Toyin…
The Wardrobe launches Ade Fashioned to-Fit
Leading fashion brand, The Wardrobe has unveiled an iconic African-centric fashion brand ‘Ade~ Fashioned to-Fit’ to solve the nutty challenge…
Reps step down conference report on PIB after row
The House of Representatives on Thursday in Abuja stepped down the report of the National Assembly conference committee on Petroleum…
Flood kills 33 in Germany, dozens missing
At least 33 people have died in Germany and dozens were missing on Thursday as record rainfall in western Europe…
Eid-el-Kabir: Ilorin ram sellers lament low patronage
Barely few days to Eid-el-Kabir celebration, ram sellers of rams are lamenting low patronage in several parts of Ilorin, the…
WYSD 2021: Upskilling bakers for efficiency, productivity, profitability
The productivity level of the active segment of a population is critical to raising the gross domestic rating of any…
Manchester United launch new home kit for 2021/22 season
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Manchester United and Adidas have dropped the club’s new home shirt for the upcoming campaign. The new…
No escape: Alao-Akala has case to answer over N11.5bn fraud – Court
An Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan, on Thursday ruled that a former Governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala…
NAFDAC approves use of Moderna, Sputnik COVID-19 vaccines
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the use of Moderna and…
GOtv Boxing star, Baby Face, arrives Ukraine for WBO title fight
World Boxing Federation (WBF) Intercontinental welterweight champion, Rilwan “Baby Face” Babatunde, arrived in Kiev, capital of Ukraine, Wednesday, for the…
Dortmund confirm Chelsea’s approach for striker Erling Haaland
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Borussia Dortmund have confirmed Chelsea made an offer for striker Erling Haaland as they turned down Chelsea’s…
Rwanda goes into lockdown from tomorrow
Rwanda will from tomorrow put the capital Kigali and eight other districts across the country under lockdown as COVID-19 cases…
Osinbajo presides over virtual NEC meeting
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday presided over a virtual meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the Presidential…