Year: 2021
Nigeria Governors’ Forum pays tribute to Bantex
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum Secretariat (NGFS) has commiserated with the government and people of Kaduna state over the death of…
UN chief laments erosion of women’s reproductive rights
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the erosion of women’s reproductive rights has been one of the fallouts from the Coronavirus…
Northern governors mourn ex-Kaduna deputy governor, Bantex
The Northern Governors’ Forum has expressed sadness over the passing of former Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Mr Barnabas Bala…
Sports great weapon to curb youth restiveness: Defence chief
Chief of Defence Staff, Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor, has described sports as the foundation for discipline and a great weapon to…
Only 1% of Lagos residents received 2nd jab: Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday said that only 1 per cent of Lagos residents have received two…
Sen Laah mourns Bantex, says his exit a “colossal loss”
Sen. Danjuma Laah (PDP, Kaduna South), has described the demise of Mr Barnabas Bala Bantex, former Kaduna State Deputy Governor,…
Haitian doctor Emmanuel Sanon named as mastermind of Moise’s assassination
Christian Emmanuel Sanon, a Haitian doctor with long-standing ties to South Florida has been implicated in last Wednesday's assassination of…
Ronaldo, Donnarumma, Bonucci, Pickford win Euro 2020 awards
Cristiano Ronaldo added to his Euro 2020 legacy by beating England stars Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling to the Golden…
What I told a governor when he gave me envelope containing money – Oyedepo
Founder, Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo has revealed what he told a governor who gave him an envelope…
Southgate takes responsibility for England’s loss
Gareth Southgate took full responsibility for England’s failure from the penalty kicks spot as Italy secured Euro 2020 glory at…
Italians giddy with joy over Euro 2020 triumph [Video]
Italians wildly celebrated the Euro 2020 title of their national team who will be received by Prime Minister Mario Draghi…
Lagos COVID-19 cases rising steeply, Sanwo-Olu warns
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday said the state is experiencing a steep increase in daily confirmed COVID-19…
Virgin Galactic announces sweepstake for space flight
Virgin Galactic wants everyone to have the experience of spaceflight, just like founder Richard Branson had on 11 July.
90 bodies recovered, 31 missing at collapsed Florida condo
The death toll in the collapse of a Miami-area condominium rose to 90 on Sunday from 86, as crews continued…
Rare protests erupt in Cuba, U.S. blamed for fuelling them
In rarely seen protests, thousands of Cubans took to the streets from Havana to Santiago on Sunday, with government blaming…
Sound Sultan buried in US (Photos)
Popular Nigerian legendary singer, Lanre Fasasi, better known as Sound Sultan has been buried according to Islamic rites in the…
Italy break England’s heart, lift Euro 2020 trophy
Italy have broken England's heart after lifting Euro 2020 trophy at Wembley on Sunday, winning 3-2 on penalties.
Danger! Delta variant of COVID-19 hits Oyo
The Oyo State Coronavirus Task Force says it has uncovered the Delta variant of the virus in the state.
Date for Eid-el-Kabir announced
Nigerian Muslims will observe the 2021 Eid-el-Kabir on Tuesday, 20 July, contrary to the earlier expectation it would hold 21…
INEC nomination: Groups accuse Lauretta Onochie of lying under oath
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs), as well as an election observer group have accused Lauretta Onochie, who was…
Sound Sultan was prime example of a shining star – AFRIMA
The International Executive Committee of the All African Music Awards, AFRIMA, has mourned the loss of Nigerian singing legend, Mr.…
Kingdom emerges winner of Nigerian Idol Season 6
Fast-rising singer Kingdom Kroseide has emerged the winner of the Nigerian Idol season 6.
NDLEA seizes UK, Dubai-bound drugs, 2 suspects arrested
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 550grammes of cannabis and 50grammes of Rohypnol (Flunitrazepam) at the Murtala…
N2bn graft: ICPC to arraign Ex-Surveyor General Awudu on Monday
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will on Monday, July 12, arraign the former Surveyor-General of…
‘Nigeria cannot defeat the Igbo and Yoruba at the same time’
The greatest thing Nigerians accomplished in the last thirty years was electing Muhammadu Buhari as president. If he had lived…
Buhari mourns Barnabas Bala Bantex
President Muhammadu Buhari is distraught over the passing of Barnabas Bala Bantex, a former deputy Governor of Kaduna state.
COVID-19: 358 passengers from Brazil, India, Turkey abscond in Lagos
No fewer than 358 passengers from red-listed countries-India, South Africa, Brazil and Turkey that are required to observe mandatory isolation…
Buhari greets Aren Eggon, Dr Bala Abaine Angbazo
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday felicitated Aren Eggon, Dr Bala Abaine Angbazo, on his 40th anniversary on the throne.
Sanwo-Olu raises alarm, Lagos heading towards Third wave of COVID-19
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has raised the alarm that Lagos is heading towards the third wave of COVID-19 if…
Richard Branson accomplishes mission to space
It was childhood dream fulfilled for British billionaire Richard Branson as his spacecraft flew to the lower edge of space…