Year: 2021
Anambra poll: APGA crisis deepens, as faction suspends Soludo
The crisis rocking the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State deepens on Wednesday as a faction of the…
Obasanjo gives verdict on Ethiopian elections
Former Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo has described Ethiopia's parliamentary polls, held on Monday, as credible.
Osun spends N35b on retirees: Oyetola
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun said his administration had spent N35 billion on payment of pensions and gratuities of retirees…
Fans at Tokyo Olympics allowed to clap not cheer
High-fiving, autograph-hunting and towel-waving will all be off-limits to spectators at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Hollywood veteran Harrison Ford injured filming Indiana Jones 5
Hollywood veteran Harrison Ford has injured his shoulder while filming scenes for Indiana Jones 5 and has taken time off
NIN exposes more than 500,000 fake UTME candidates
The use of the National Identity Number (NIN) in registering for this year's Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has exposed…
CACOL commends ICPC over Farouk Lawan’s conviction
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, has hailed the conviction and sentencing of a former member of the…
UTME results out today: JAMB registrar Oloyede
The result of the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be released today, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede said.
Buffet delivers $4.1b to charity, quits Bill and Melinda Gates
Warren Buffett delivered another $4.1 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway stock to philanthropy on Wednesday, then did the unexpected by…
NYSC blocks relocation of 1,000 corps members
The Director-General, National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, says the Corps has blocked the relocation of 1,000 corps…
10 members of Fulani family die after taking herbal mixture
Ten members of the same Fulani family have died in Kwara after consuming a herbal mixture said to be the…
Evans’ hearing stalled as witness fails to appear
The absence of a witness who was to testify in the defence of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike alias Evans…
Wizkid’s Grammy plaque lands in Nigeria
Multi-awardwinning artiste, Ayo Balogun aka Wizkid has finally received his Grammy plaque.
Leaky Assembly: N37bn was never approved for NASS renovation – Senate
The Senate has protested a media report by Channels Television alleging that its leadership approved the sum of N37 billion…
Ceferin: Why UEFA failed to show support to LGBTQ community
Ceferin has claimed that UEFA turned down lightening Allianz Arena in rainbow colours because football can‘t be used for political…
N7.1bn fraud: Court fixes date for Orji Uzor Kalu’s retrial
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday, fixed July 2 for adoption of all processes filed by parties in a…
Peace Hyde to produce Netflix’s first Africa reality series
Award-winning media personality, Peace Hyde is set to executive produce Netflix's first-ever Africa reality series titled 'Young, Famous & African'.
Gunmen kidnap village head, wife in Ibadan
The Baale of Araromi Village in Ibadan Chief Tafa Apanpa and his wife, have been abducted by some suspected kidnappers.
Oyo government reveals plan to begin residents registration
The Oyo State government has announced plans to commence enumeration and registration of all residents in the state.
Lawmaker berates Nigerian youths, says Twitter not food
The member representing Daura Federal Constituency of Katsina State in the House of Representatives, Fatahu Muhammad, has expressed disappointment at…
BBNaija: Dorathy reveals intimate moments with Brighto
Big Brother Naija reality star Dorathy Bachor has finally confirmed that she engaged in the act of oral sex with…
Chelsea striker Giroud agrees to join AC Milan
Chelsea striker, Olivier Giroud, has agreed a two-year contract with AC Milan worth €3.5 million (£3m) a year plus bonuses.
Mikel Obi hints at possible collabo with Aliko Dangote
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi has hinted at a possible collaboration between him and business mogul, Aliko Dangote.
Praise lasted only 5 seconds in my bed – Ka3na
Big Brother Naija reunion, aired on Tuesday night, got lots of reactions after Kate Jones, popularly known as Ka3na gave…
Comedian Zicsaloma unveils new house, weeks after buying Benz,
Nigerian Instagram and TikTok comedian Aloma Isaac Junior popularly known as Zicsaloma has become the latest landlord as he unveiled…
Ebonyi shuts down to mourn late commissioner Nweze
Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has declared today 23 June, as public holiday to mourn the Commissioner for Infrastructural Development,…
Smugglers balloon Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption: NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said smuggling across the borders increased the daily consumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)…
UNIJOS employs local hunters to protect students
The outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos, Prof. Sebastian Maimako, has said the school employed the services of local…
Akpabio: NDDC forensic audit ready in July, board members soon
Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, said the final report of the forensic audit of Niger Delta Development Commission…
Victor Oye: APGA holds Anambra primary today despite INEC query
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) will conduct its primary today ahead of the November Anambra governorship election, the chairman,…