Year: 2021
Kano outsources waste management to private firm
The Kano state government has outsourced waste management to Cape Gate, a private firm, Dr Kabiru Getso, the Commissioner for…
Man dies trying to rescue son from drowning
A 53-year-old man has died as he tried to rescue his son from drowning in the Upper Palatinate region of…
Movie producers demand sex for roles – Peju Johnson
Yoruba movie actress, Peju Johnson, has revealed that she almost quit acting due to regular demand for sex in exchange…
Media gag laws: SERAP drags Buhari, NASS to African Commission
SERAP has sent a complaint to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Banjul, The Gambia asking it…
Raja Casablanca host Pyramids today in CAF Confed Cup
Raja Casablanca of Morocco will host the Pyramids of Egypt today in the second leg of the semi-finals of the…
Kuje residents call for evacuation of refuse
Residents in the Kuje Area Council, FCT, have called for the quick evacuation of refuse in their community.
Lagos reports 30 new cases of COVID-19
Lagos remains the hardest-hit by COVID-19 as it logged 30 out of the 35 cases reported by Nigeria Centre for…
Nigeria targets 3 sectors for LPG penetration
The Federal government has identified three sectors to create awareness on the need for every home to use LPG in…
Uzodimma gives N3.8billion to 15,000 Imo youths
Gov. Hope Uzodimma has empowered 15,000 youths in Imo state, with the sum of N250,000 each to embark on various…
Music star Brymo features in first-ever movie
Popular Nigerian music star, Olawale Ashimi aka Brymo has featured in a movie as an actor for the first time…
Croatia forward Ivan Perisic suffers COVID-19 blow
Croatia forward Ivan Perisic has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Monday's Euro 2020 last-16 tie against Spain.
Bobrisky regrets cosmetic surgery
Popular Nigerian cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye a.k.a Bobrisky has lamented undergoing cosmetic surgery.
10 bands eye N10m on Trophy Extra Special Band
The all-new season of Trophy Extra Special Band is already turning up the heat as 10 bands are set to…
Prince opens up on failed romance with TolaniBaj
Big Brother Naija reality TV star, Prince Nelson Enwerem, simply known as Prince has opened up on his failed relationship…
BET to honour Rapper DMX at 2021 BET Awards
BET has announced that beloved rapper DMX will be honoured with a special tribute at the 2021 “BET AWARDS.”
Obaseki: Edo modular refinery ready
Godwin Obaseki, the governor of Edo State has said that the Edo modular refinery would begin operation in August
Andy Uba becomes APC governorship candidate in Anambra
Senator Andy Uba has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Anambra State.
PDP produces 2 governorship candidates in Anambra
One party, two candidates. That was the story of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Anambra as two factions produced two…
Insurgency: Bama residents celebrate return of peace
Residents of Bama in Borno State has organised a special anniversary to celebrate the return of peace and normalcy to…
Javid becomes UK health minister as COVID-19 cases soar
British former finance minister Sajid Javid will replace Matt Hancock as the country's health minister.
Meet JIMBABA: The comedy man with real touch of class
Jimoh Olayinka Sunday (JIMBABA) a popular Nigerian standup Comedian, Actor, Master of Ceremony, and event consultant, in an interview with…
TAMPAN descends on Iyabo Ojo, Nkechi Blessing
The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) has descended Nkechi Blessing and Iyabo Ojo, accusing them…
Gunmen abduct Oba Benjamin Oso
Some yet-to-be-identified armed men have abducted another traditional ruler in Ekiti, Oba Benjamin Oso, the Eleda of Eda Ile, in…
Zulum suspends French NGO over shooting training
Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum, has directed the immediate suspension of ACTED, an international Non-Governmental Organization (iNGO).
Epe and the Greater Lagos Train
This is an exciting time for the indigenes and residents of Epe. The ancient town is having its share of…
NDLEA busts 253 drug suspects in Osun
The Osun Command of the National Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Saturday said it arrested 253 drug suspects in the…
11 dead, 22 injured in Osun motor accident
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC ) in Osun on Saturday said 11 people lost their lives in a ghastly…
Heavy gun-battle in Imo: Police sack three IPOB/ESN camps
The Imo State Police Command on Saturday said its tactical units and the special forces teams have sacked three camps…
Boko Haram: COAS Yahaya sets agenda for Troops in Yobe
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya on Saturday charged troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force,…
Matt Hancock’s side chick Gina Coladangelo quits
Gina Coladangelo, the aide who was filmed kissing the former UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has reportedly quit her job…