Year: 2021
Yoruba scholars meet in Ogun; send message to Igboho
A conference of Yoruba has urged Sunday Igboho and others pushing for secession to take it easy and see it…
Infantino meets Vladimir Putin
FIFA president Gianni Infantino met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday in Moscow, the world football governing body said.
Amina Mohammed hails UN Secretary-General Guterres
Ms. Amina Mohammed, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, says the re-appointment of Antonio Guterres as Secretary-General by the 193 members of…
Cuba’s Abdala COVID-19 vaccine 92.28 percent effective
Cuba said on Monday its three-shot homemade Abdala vaccine against COVID-19 had proved 92.28 percent effective in last-stage clinical trials.
Nigeria uncertain as vaccine hub, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa picked
Nigeria is still under consideration to be chosen as one of the vaccine hubs, World Trade Organisation Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala…
Google backs African startups, women with $6m
Google on Monday renewed its commitment to support Africa with $6m for startup founders and female entrepreneurs.
UK, Germany to build museum for Benin bronze artefacts
The German and British governments, the National Commission for Museum and Monument (NCMM), have agreed to build a museum in…
England qualify for Euro 2020 knockout stage
England on Monday qualified for the Euro 2020 knockout phase without kicking a ball and with a match on hand.
Samson Siasia: CAS cancels FIFA life ban
Former Super Eagles player and Nigerian national team coach, Samson Siasia has got some reprieve on the life ban imposed…
BBNaija star Nina undergoes butt enlargement surgery
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Reality TV star and ex Big Brother Naija housemate, Nina Ivy popularly called Nina has joined the…
Emir: Why Jigawa is most peaceful state in Nigeria
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku The Emir of Dutse, HRH Nuhu Sanusi has said that Jigawa State is the most peaceful state…
Amotekun: Makinde inaugurates governing board of security network
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has inaugurated the governing board of the Oyo State security network agency…
Angelina Jolie visits Malian refugees In Burkina Faso
Angelina Jolie, Special Envoy for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency visited a refugee camp in Burkina Faso on Sunday, the…
Lawan predicts serious problems for APC after Buhari’s exit
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) may face challenges after the exit…
Grandma of slain student forgives trigger-happy policeman
A 93-year-old grandmother, Mrs Cordelia Omeya whose grandson, Nnamdi Ekwuyasi was shot and killed, has forgiven the trigger-happy police officer.
Buhari nominates Ekpungu as EFCC secretary, other board members
President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Dr. George Abang Ekpungu as Secretary of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
Denmark records second miracle at Euro 2020
Denmark recorded their second miracle at Euro 2020, thumping Russia 4-1 to book a spot in the knockout stage.
Obasanjo seeks home-grown solution to COVID-19 problems
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on African leaders to begin to harness its local resources to solve the problems…
Sanwo-Olu urges public servants to do better
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has emphasized the need for public servants in the state to always be…
Gunmen shoot ATM customer dead in Ibadan
A yet-to-be identified man was allegedly shot dead at Water bus stop, along University of Ibadan, Ojoo Road on Monday…
Lagos CP Odumosu charges DPOs on discipline
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu, has charged Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders to enforce…
Ogun Commissioner speaks on improved healthcare
The Ogun State government has described the improved quality of health data in the State as essential for actualizing the…
Poverty is bigger than our division
President Muhammadu Buhari must end well. Because he is the product of the longest running, successful and unprecedented North-South progressive…
Osun woman Mariam gives birth to quadruplets
The joy of Aleem Hassan Kehinde knew no bound when his 35-year-old wife, Mariam Tijani gave birth to quadruplets, months…
Ecobank promotes 682 workers, recruits new employees
Ecobank Nigeria has announced the promotion of 682 staff effective from May 1, 2021 representing 26% of its core staff…
Facebook scammer Murtala bags 10 years in Sokoto
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Sokoto Zonal Office on Monday, secured the conviction of Murtala Abdullateef for attempting…
Nigerian Architect Oluwole, Ayoola jailed for impersonation
Justice Oluremi Oguntoyinbo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday June 21, 2021, convicted the…
Buhari sends special message to Iranian President, Raisi
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday sent greetings to the newly elected President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi.
Alleged $5m Fraud: EFCC presents more evidence against pilot, businessman
The trial of Victor Uadiale and Capt. Everest Nnaji before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in…
Lagos organises workshop for field officers
The Lagos State Government has organised a workshop for Field Officers and Consultants on the use of a newly introduced…