Year: 2021
Help on the way for Nigerian innovators, startups: Pantami
According to Pantami, the bill will establish the startup investment Seed Fund, that will provide grants for young innovators all…
No survivor as Florida-bound plane crashes
According to reports, the accident happened at Las Americas Airport in Santo Domingo - the capital of the Dominican Republic.
Lagos empowers 733 retirees in different vocations
The Lagos State Government has trained and empowered 733 retirees in the state in different vocations in order to earn…
Buhari gets go ahead to borrow $5.8bn
The Senate on Wednesday approved the sum of $5,803,364,553.50 USD and a grant component of N10 million USD under the…
Arsenal jump to 4th on league table, first time in 30 months
It was the first time in 30 months that the Gunners last sat amid the top four at this stage…
Kaduna lawmaker killed by bandits, Rilwanu Gadagau buried
Late Gadagau, who represented Giwa Constituency of Kaduna, was shot dead on Monday night by bandits
Omicron variant spreading faster, now in 77 countries – WHO
WHO warns that even if Omicron does cause less severe disease, the sheer number of cases could once again overwhelm…
‘How body of slain Kaduna lawmaker, Gadagau was discovered’
Kaduna police commissioner has ordered full scale investigation into the killing of the lawmaker
Over 1,000 victims of drug abuse in psychiatric centers in Edo
The group said it is ready to join the government to fight the menace of hard drug usage, which had…
Ebonyi man Emeh Kalu lures rich wife to death to inherit her assets
Nneka was initially reported missing by her husband. But on 29 August her body was found in a cassava farm…
National Assembly postpones passage of 2022 budget
The postponement was to accommodate allocations for 2023 elections and the 2022 National Population Census.
Kogi: Group condemns Egbe, Odo Ere robbery attacks
“The attack on Access, First and UBA banks has again crippled economic activities and the attendant loss of life is…
Edo: 9 PDP lawmakers want seats of 14 APC members-elect declared vacant
The lawmakers who were elected on the platform of the APC during the 2019 general election, allegedly did not turn…
2023: Group endorses Orji Kalu for presidency
Kalu, they said, is a de-tribalised politician, and an accomplished business entrepreneur suitable to lead Nigeria.
Buhari approves new deal for policemen, with better pay, juicy allowances
The Council approved a tax waiver in the sum of N18.6 billion for junior officers of the Police to increase…
Demolition squad coming to Lugbe, Kukwaba: FCTA gives notice
Malam Umar Shu’aibu, the Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), said this at a news conference on Wednesday.
Court okays forfeiture to FG of $500K, N500M looted from Zamfara
The ruling set aside the judgment of Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court Abuja, who rejected EFCC application…
Nollywood actor Karibi Fubara is dead
Nollywood actor, Karibi Fubara who was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2020, has passed away.
Seven burnt to death in Osun motor accident
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun Command, has confirmed the death of seven people in a motor accident that occurred…
FG arraigns 15 suspects for allegedly invading Justice Odili’s residence
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, arraigned 15 suspected invaders of the residence of Supreme Court Judge, Justice Mary Odili, at…
Senate okays N633.39bn budget for NCC in 2022
The Senate has approved the sum of N633.39 billion as budget for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the 2022…
Gombe farmer Isah jailed for sale of adulterated grains
A 45-year-old farmer and marketer, Ahmad Isah has been convicted and sentenced to one year imprisonment by Justice J.A. Awak…
Lagos government closes case against Baba Ijesha
The Lagos State government has closed its case against Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, alias Baba Ijesha, who is facing trial…
Oyo approves dualisation of Ibadan Airport Road, others for N4.9bn
The Oyo State Government, on Wednesday, approved the award of the contract for the dualisation of the Ibadan Airport Road…
Gorgeous pre-wedding photos of Mo Bimpe, Lateef Adedimeji
Nollywood stars Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe, with the real name Adebimpe Oyebade, have released their pre-wedding photos.
Burnley v Watford cancelled over COVID-19
The match was cancelled because of COVID-19 outbreak in the Watford squad. It was the third tie to be suspended…
UK reports record COVID-19 numbers
More than 11 million people have now tested positive for the disease in the United Kingdom, which has a total…
Ogun student, Tope Fasanya arrested for poisoning guardian’s food
Fasanya who described her guardian as a very caring person said that she only wanted to return to her mother
Obaseki warns over dependence on imported goods
"The price of imported items will keep going up and many more Nigerians will not be able to afford these,”…
JUST IN: Nigerian isolated with Omicron on landing in Manila
The Nigerian was isolated along with a Filipino, who also tested positive for Omicron upon arrival from Japan on 1…