Year: 2021
Oba Akiolu’s bombshell: ‘Nigeria sitting on time bomb’
Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu on Tuesday said Nigeria is sitting on a time-bomb as its population keeps rising without…
Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest: Lessons for Igboho, Akintoye, other separatists
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu had looked invincible. For years, the long arm of the…
No Tears For Nnamdi Kanu
I’ve known since the beginning of the month that Nnamdi Kanu would be arrested and extradited to Nigeria, but my…
WHO certifies China malaria free, after zero cases in 4 years
The World Health Organisation on Wednesday certified China malaria-free after recording zero cases for four years consecutively.
Eric Adam’s lead shrinks in New York mayoral race
New vote totals released on Tuesday in New York City's Democratic mayoral contest sharply narrowed the lead for Eric Adams,…
What Kumuyi told us as our Maths lecturer in UNILAG 44 years ago – Bishop Oke
Bishop Francis Wale Oke, President, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has revealed what the General Superintendent, Deeper Christian Life Ministry,…
Fani-Kayode warns FG: ‘Nnamdi Kanu must not die in custody’
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has warned the Federal Government not to allow leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra…
Senate to consider Petroleum Industry Bill report Thursday
Senate on Tuesday received the report of the Joint Committee on Petroleum (Downstream); Petroleum (Upstream) and Gas Resources on the…
Federer says lucky to escape first round upset
Roger Federer came from two sets to one down to survive a Wimbledon scare from Adrian Mannarino, who was forced…
Ogun to get $200m from Afrexim Bank for infrastructure development
The African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim) has disclosed plans to support infrastructural development in Ogun State with $200m.
Osinbajo leads UN collaboration on food systems
Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo will lead the Federal Government's collaboration with the United Nations to improve food systems in…
Makinde sacks 17 commissioners, Chief of Staff
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has dissolved his cabinet, sacking the Chief of Staff (CoS) and 17 Commissioners.
EFCC arraigns Honnah for N50m fraud in Enugu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Office on Tuesday arraigned Jossy Honnah and Ecobank on a 20-count…
2 kidnappers shot dead in Kogi, captives freed
The Police in Kogi have killed two kidnappers who were at the verge of collecting ransom in Abobo area of…
NITDA DG commends Jumia on 9th anniversary
Abdullahi Kashifu, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended Jumia on its 9th anniversary.
Just In: Davido’s aide, Obama DMW dies
Obama DMW, an associate of Popular Nigerian musician, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has died of suspected heart failure.
Senate confirms Kolawole Alabi as FCCPC commissioner
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Mr Kolawole Oladipupo (South West Zone) as Executive Commissioner of the Federal Competition…
Buhari sends message to new APC convert Matawalle
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, on his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party…
Breaking: Serena Williams weeps as injury shatters 24th Grand Slam dream
Tennis legend Serena Williams wept profusely at Wimbledon on Tuesday as an ankle injury shattered her hopes of a record…
TB Joshua: Synagogue church gives updates on burial arrangements
The Synagogue Church of All Nation (SCOAN), Tuesday, disclosed that its founder, Prophet TB Joshua, would be laid to rest…
Appeal Court affirms sentence of Gombe ex-Commissioner Bulus Adamu
The Court of Appeal, Gombe Division, has affirmed the conviction of a former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism , Samuel…
JUST IN: Zamfara Senator resigns from PDP
Senator representing Zamfara Central in the National Assembly, Hassan Mohammad Gusau, has tendered his resignation as a member of the…
Lagos rewards 900 civil servants with long service award
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday rewarded 900 civil servants with the long service award for their dedication in the…
Exclusive: Nnamdi Kanu arrested in Czech Republic
P.M. News can reveal that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra was arrested in Czech Republic and…
Obaseki to hold solemn birthday on Thursday
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, has given notice of his birthday anniversary, coming up on 1 July, 2021.
Senate passes N329.963bn budget for FCT
The Senate has passed the sum of N329,963,491,523 billion as a Statutory budget for the Federal Capital Territory for 2021.
Breaking: England send Germany out of Euro 2020, hit quarter-finals
England scored two late second half goals on Tuesday to dump Germany out of Euro 2020 and reach the quarter-finals…
Lagos Cooperative Societies hit two million membership
Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Dr. Lola Akande on Tuesday said disclosed that the asset base of…
23 years after: Sanwo-Olu re-launches Jigi Bola Free Health Mission
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday relaunched the Jigi-Bola Health Mission, with a target of 250,000 Lagosians benefitting from…
Senate passes bills to establish Health Sciences Varsity, ICT Institute
The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to establish the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State.