Year: 2021
Rick Ross’ impostor, one other jailed in Ilorin
Investigation revealed that the 400Level Plant Biology student of University of Ilorin presented himself as an American Musician, Rick Ross,…
Merkel era ends in Germany, Olaf Scholz takes over
Scholz, 63, who served as vice chancellor and finance minister in coalition with Merkel, got a clear majority of 395…
Army helicopter with chief of defence staff aboard crashes
Rawat is the country’s first Chief of Defence Staff appointed on January 1, 2019.
Breaking: Nigeria reports 3 more cases of Omicron
NCDC’s Director-General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, said in a statement that the new cases brought to six the people infected by…
U.S. comedian Nick Cannon loses five-month-old son to brain cancer
The 41-year-old movie star was close to tears when he broke the news to his audience during his show.
Malaysian PM Najib’s conviction upheld by appeal court
Najib was appealing a 12-year prison sentence and $50 million fine imposed by Kuala Lumpur High Court last year for…
JUST IN: Sokoto terrorists set bus ablaze, kill 30
The residents said the villagers were ambushed on a road linking the Sabon Birni local government area and the village…
Australia like U.S. boycotts Beijing Olympics
Morrison said Beijing had not responded to several issues raised by Canberra, including the rights abuse accusations.
Makinde to FG: Amotekun needs sophisticated weapons, not Sakabula
Makinde said it is ridiculous for security operatives to face criminals who carry superior weapons with dane guns.
Why Afreximbank is building African Medical Centre in Abuja: Oramah
The AMCE has a special partnership between Kings College in London and the Christie Cancer Hospital in Manchester.
Entertainer Simon Oshi docked for N38M dud cheque
Oshi issued the defunct Diamond Bank cheque in the name of PROLIFICK ENTERTAINMENT CONCEPT on 3 September, 2020 to Aweskim…
El-Nino, Yhemhi in sync on joint EP titled ‘Moshtown to Lagos’
There’s a yellow bus on the cover of Moshtown to Lagos. The “danfo”, the public transportation that barrels down Lagos…
Abuja man Adegbite commits suicide after losing N150K to sports betting
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Tuesday said it was investigating the suicide.
Fani-Kayode impotent, could not have sex with me for 6 years: Ex-Wife Precious
At every attempt, Precious made to have sexual intercourse with the Fani-Kayode, there was never erection of Fani-Kayode's manhood and…
Aiteo oil well leak discharges 2million barrels into Bayelsa creeks
Aiteo reported the "extremely high order" leak from the Santa Barbara wellhead that it jointly owns with NNPC in early…
Omicron travel ban: Nigerian governors beg WHO to intervene
NGF said several countries that have reported cases of Omicron similar to or higher than Nigeria’s have not been banned…
COVID-19 protocol: NCAA to fine Airlines $3,000 per defaulting passenger
Airlines that flout the directive might risk outright ban for non-compliance with the requirements, NCAA said
Another 180 Nigerians evacuated from Libya
The Nigerians who departed from Mitiga Airport, Tripoli, arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at midnight.
Abdulrazaq sets new record, signs 35 percent gender inclusion bill
Kwara on Tuesday set a new record in gender inclusion as Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq assented to an executive bill mandating…
Lagos Safety Commission signs agreement with MAN on safety standard
The Lagos State Safety Commission on Tuesday signed an agreement with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, to ensure safety…
Uzodinma: What I told Buhari on Anambra election
He dismissed assertion that the governing APC may not be voted back to power in 2023 due to the prevailing…
Saudi suspect in Khashoggi murder arrested in France
A police source named the man as Khaled Aedh Al-Otaibi, a former Royal Guard of Saudi Arabia
Sanwo-Olu: COVID vaccination card compulsory to attend social event in Lagos
For people not yet vaccinated, a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) within 72 hours will be an exemption.
Ojodu accident: Police confirm two students crushed to death, 12 others injured
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed two students dead and 12 others injured when a truck rammed into them…
Gunmen abduct Reverend Father Joseph Ajayi in Ondo
A family source, who confirmed the incident, disclosed that the incident occurred on Monday while the clergyman was traveling in…
Dr. Osakwe arrested over rape of 15-year-old housemaid in Delta
A humam right activist, Mr Harrison Gwamnishu, who lodged the complaint before the police, told journalists in Asaba that Osakwe…
Edo students riot to avoid exams, 45 arrested
Students of the school on Friday went on a rampage, destroying cars and other facilities in the school.
Davido shares the names of alleged Sylvester Oromoni’s killers
Oromoni's death has become a major public issue as Nigerians joined his family to cry for justice while many celebrities…
Police make eight arrests at Dowen College, 5 students in the net
Five of those arrested are students, possibly those mentioned by Oromoni on his death bed. The rest are dormitory masters.
Yoruba must unite, speak with one voice: Ooni of Ife speaks
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has declared that descendants of Oduduwa must unite across the world regardless of…