Year: 2021
Pope Francis discharged from hospital
Pope Francis has been discharged from the Rome hospital where he underwent an operation on his colon ten days ago.
Actress Adunni Ade loses younger brother
Veteran Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has lost her younger brother.
Why we raided Lekki Parktonian Hotel: EFCC story
The EFCC has given an insight into its raid of Parktonian Hotel in Lekki Lagos, saying it acted on intelligence…
Osun alerts residents of Delta variant of COVID-19
The Osun State Government has alerted residents on the consequences of disregarding safety protocols and guidelines against COVID-19.
Super TV CEO’s murder: Police arrest more suspects
Lagos police commissioner Hakeem Odumosu said more suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Super TV CEO, Usifo Ataga.
Akintoye, Igboho, scores of Yoruba groups drag Buhari, Malami to ICC
The Leader of Ilana Omo Oodua, Professor Banji Akintoye, Sunday Igboho and 49 others have filed a 27-page petition before…
Victor Allahnanan remanded for culpable homicide
A Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, on Wednesday ordered that a farmer, Victor Allahnanan, be remanded in a correctional…
Okorocha has long left APC without his aides knowing – Uzodimma
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has replied his predecessor, Rochas Okorocha, saying he has long left the All Progressives Congress,…
Man beats wife to death for denying him sex
The Police Command in Edo has arrested a middle-aged man who allegedly beat his wife to death for denying him…
Effective collaboration will address sub-regional security challenges: Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called for effective sub-regional collaboration against security threats confronting Nigeria and West Africa.
Electoral Act: Lobby lawmakers, don’t blackmail NASS leadership – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has kicked against what he described as the ‘calculated blackmail’ against the leadership of…
Six suspected cultists killed in renewed clash in Asaba
By Jethro Ibileke There is palpable fear and anxiety among residents of Asaba, capital of Delta State, as rampaging hoodlums…
Wizkid’s “Essence” hits Billboard Hot 100
‘Essence’ by Nigerian Ayodeji Balogun a k.a Wizkid featuring fast-rising singer Temilade Openiyi a.k.a Tems, has topped the Billboard Hot…
17-year-old female arrested alongside ESN drug syndicate
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku One Princess Samuel, a 17-year-old female has been arrested alongside five other males over allegations of peddling…
2 soldiers killed in Enugu ESN attack
Two soldiers were killed on Tuesday when members of the outlawed Eastern Security Network (ESN) engaged troops in a gun…
Mourinho makes first signing at Roma
Jose Mourinho has made his first signing for Roma after the Italian professional football club completed the signing of goalkeeper…
JUST IN: Indian Ganesh Shinde wins Dubai Duty Free Draw
An Indian Ganesh Shinde from Mumbai was the lucky winner of the $1 million (Dh3.67 million) star prize in the…
I am the biggest actor in Africa – Zubby Michael
Nollywood actor, Zubby Michael claimed he is the biggest and richest actor in Africa, according to an interview on Broadway…
Minister Aliyu stops construction of shops in Karu Healthcare Centre
The Minister of State for FCT, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has ordered the immediate suspension of construction of lock-up shops at…
Badaru assigns portfolios to new permanent secretaries
Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State has assigned portfolios to seven newly appointed permanent secretaries.
Gunmen kill Eriobu Ebuka scribe of Anambra soccer league, club chairman missing
Godsent Eriobu Ebuka, secretary of Anambra Independent Football League (AIFL) has been shot dead by gunmen, league chairman, Rev. Obinna…
Lagos records highest COVID-19 cases in weeks
Lagos has again accounted for the bulk of daily COVID-19 cases in Nigeria, logging 119 out of the 154 for…
Kano Hisbah nabs 5 homosexual suspects
Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested five men suspected of engaging in homosexuality at Sheka Barde in Kumbotso local government…
Soldier kills girlfriend NDU student Jennifer Ugadu
The police in Bayelsa said they have begun a probe into the killing of Jennifer Ugadu, an undergraduate of the…
Reps warn Police: Chidinma Ojukwu must not die in custody
The House of Representatives has called on the Nigerian Police to ensure that Chidinma Ojukwu, the suspected killer of the…
#EndSARS: Oyo Judicial Panel winds up sitting
The Oyo State Judicial Panel of Inquiry hearing cases of police brutality and other related matters has concluded public sitting
Basketball: D’Tigers fall against Australia
Nigeria's basketball team, D’Tigers lost their exhibition game against Australia on Wednesday, 108-69. It was part of their Tokyo Olympics…
Family members speak on 3 Israeli filmmakers detained by Nigeria’s DSS
Families of the three Israeli filmmakers arrested by the DSS in Nigeria last week have spoken about their mission in…
South Africa’s business owners devastated by Zuma rioters, looters
Business owners in many parts of South Africa are now devastated, following days of rioting and looting over jailed ex-President…
Estate Manager Nnechi sent to prison for allegedly stealing N4m
An Estate Manager based at the Trade Fair Complex, along Lagos-Badagry expressway , Lagos, Desmond Nnechi, 41, has been arrested…