Year: 2021
Why NFF sacked Gernot Rohr – Pinnick
Amaju Pinnick, President of the Nigerian Football Federation, said Gernot Rohr was sacked to prevent a “disaster” waiting to happen.
Seinye Lulu-Briggs named 2021 Woman of the Year
The Editorial Board of BusinessDay under its Global Awards Category acknowledged Mrs. Seinye Lulu-Briggs’ proven exceptional business excellence, evidenced through…
Kogi drags EFCC to court, demands N35bn for damages
The Kogi State Government has finally launched a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over allegations that it…
JUST IN: Isaac Jemide, long serving Warri chief is dead
Jemide's passage was announced by the secretary of the Warri Council of Chiefs, Chief Eugene Ikomi, who condoled the family.
OAPET kicks off fundraising for UNIMED’s new Faculty of Pharmacy
The launch event was chaired by Chief Philip Asiodu, who endorsed the decision for the pharmacy to be associated with…
Sanwo-Olu, Whitemoney cook together at Lagos Food Festival
Clad in a black apron, Sanwo-Olu set up the symbolic outdoor kitchen and prepared stir fried rice, the official meal…
Gunmen invade Ekiti community, popular trader, Alhaja Saliu abducted
The invasion, which was heralded by sporadic gunshots, also witnessed attack on an unidentified farmer who was left with severe…
Warri to host Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge
The competition which would see 16 male Under-17 teams participate at the Effurun Barracks
Rivers: Correspondents’ Chapel ends press week with thanksgiving
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The week long activities of Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State Council…
Nigerian brothers the Osundairos to sue shamed U.S. actor Jussie Smollett
The Nigerians had sued Smollett's attorneys in April 2019, after the initial set of charges were dropped, claiming the case…
NIMASA urges media to liberate Nigerians from sea blindness
Essien stated further that because of the futuristic realization that the waters will replace oil and gas,even land-locked countries areas…
Federal High Court honours Abdu-Kafarati today, announces vacation
Tsoho said the Federal High Court will proceed on its Christmas vacation from Monday 20 December, 2021 till Friday, 7…
Abdulhafeez Bello honored with technology entrepreneurship award for engineering innovation with Nova
Michael Adesina The intersection of artificial intelligence and automation is no longer a concept reserved for research papers, it has…
Prince Rwang Pam: Over 100 Plateau communities taken over by herdsmen
He said though the attacks started in 2001, it has degenerated under the present government
Soun of Ogbomoso’s death a great loss: Oyo APC
Oke described the late Oba Oyewunmi as a person who lived well and contributed a lot to the development of…
FCAAN director Henry Abiodun resigns
Abiodun said he resigned because he felt like moving on and trying other things and that there was no problem…
No survivor as 16 die in burning Hummer bus
The ghastly accident happened in Bambal village on Kano-Jama’are Road at 7:00 p.m, said Yusuf Abdullahi, Sector Commander, Federal Road…
Kalu pays glowing tributes to late Soun of Ogbomoso
The former Governor described the late monarch as an epitome of peace and humility.
Sanwo-Olu presents vehicles to agencies, NGOs
The vehicles were presented to facilitate a prompt, efficient, and effective response to the menace of rape, defilement, domestic violence,…
18 quick facts about Eguavoen Super Eagles new gaffer
Eguavoen started playing professional football in 1984 with NNPC as a defender at the age of 19. He was paid…
Boris Johnson warns of looming tidal wave of Omicron
Johnson called the spread of the mutation "an emergency", as Omicron was doubling every two to three days.
Tanker explodes at Onitsha petrol station while awaiting discharge
The petrol-laden tanker exploded and burst into flames while waiting to have the fuel discharged.
Kano Pillars win maiden Presidential Pre-season cup
Kano Pillars held Akwa United to a 1-1 draw on the final day to emerge winners.
Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu crowned Miss Universe 2021
The actor and model beat runners-up from Paraguay and South Africa to take the crown, after the 80 competitors were…
We are fighting terrorists without let up: Buhari replies Daily Trust
The rejoinder says tackling banditry and terrorism remains the number one priority of the administration and goes ahead to list…
I fled to London to save my life, avoid serving in Obasanjo’s govt – Akande
Former Interim National Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Bisi Akande has revealed that he fled to London to avoid…
NNPC announces N141.96B trade surplus
The report stated that in June 2021, NNPC Group operating revenue as compared to May 2021, decreased by 9.07 per…
Lagos advocates collective security to tackle security challenges
The Lagos State Government at the weekend said collective security remained the only best way to tackle security challenges in…
Dignitaries, clerics honour Late Justice Babalakin at Fidau prayers
Shaykh Abdrahman Olanrewaju, National Missioner, Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, who gave the sermon, said that the late Babalakin left good…
Real Madrid move past Atletico, extend lead at the top
Real Madrid beat fierce rival, Atletico Madrid 2-0 on Sunday in a Madrid derby to extend lead at the top…