Year: 2021
Gunmen abduct 50, kill two others in fresh attack on Kaduna village
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted over 50 people and shot two others dead in an invasion of Uguwan…
Woman accused of witchcraft rescued from lynch mob
Handing her over to her relatives, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Alhaja Kafilat Olayiwola condemned jungle justice…
Akwa Ibom Assembly passes 2022 appropriation bill
By Isaiah Eka Akwa Ibom House of Assembly on Friday passed the state’s 2022 Appropriation Bill of N586.88 billion. The…
Buhari charges world leaders on partnerships against COVID-19
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, stressed the need for world leaders to work together…
Akwa Ibom won’t lock down because of Omicron – Gov Udom
Akwa Ibom received 303,000 units of hand sanitizers, worth over N280 million, for distribution to the citizens of the state.
2 brothers jailed for assault, destruction of UBTH properties
Two brothers, Ikechukwu Sunday and Lucas have been convicted and sentenced for assaulting some medical personnel who were on duty…
Edo Police arrest 88 suspects in November
The Police Command in Edo said on Friday it arrested no fewer than 88 suspects in connection with various alleged…
Stallion Group acquires MG Motor’s franchise
Anurag Shah, Nigeria’s General Manager for the brand, who made the disclosure in a media statement, said plans were already…
Social media is air to artistes: Singer Whaiskee
It is practically inarguable that social media has become indispensable to many people who have found a means of livelihood…
World Bank tells FG to increase taxes on alcohol, cigarette
“If we want to improve healthcare in Nigeria, we need to tax the things that are killing us", said Mr…
Dowen College shuts down over death of student Oromoni
Dowen College, an elite school in Lekki Phase One in Lagos has given its students a short holiday, following the…
Usman, Abubakar, Auwalu arrested with 1,144 ATM cards at airport
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested three suspects at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) while…
Nigerian youths like robots, not ready for leadership – APC chieftain
We act like a bought over, subdued and hopeless generation of youths that are always remotely controlled, like robots on…
Synagogue Church announces reopening date
The church founded by late Prophet TB Joshua, on Friday disclosed that it will on Sunday, December 5, 2021, reopen…
Marriage not my priority – Ini Edo
Nollywood actress Ini Edo has disclosed that marriage is not a priority for her at the moment.
13 quick facts about Davido’s $340K Rolls Royce Cullinan
Davido’s new whip the Rolls Royce Cullinan is now in the singer’s garage in Lagos, at a whopping cost of…
Navy frees Comedian Cute Abiola from detention
The Nigerian Navy has released online comedian, Abdulgafar Ahmad, known as Cute Abiola, from detention.
Chyn releases his highly anticipated song “HOSANNA”
Chyn's latest release titled HOSANNA features a catchy hook from FXRTUNE and this collaboration leaves a trail of good feeling…
Fake tennis star Olurinde jailed for cyber fraud
Justice Agomoh said she convicted and sentenced Olurinde based on the evidence tendered before her, as well as, the plea…
Ralf Rangnick reveals he once turned down Chelsea
He said he turned down the London club offer because they only spoke about the option to become interim manager…
Lone death in lone accident on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
Mr Ahmed Umar, the Sector Commander, said that the crash was caused by excessive speeding, making the vehicle to lose…
Sarkin Ban Kano Mukhtar Adnan is dead
Alhaji Mukhtar Adnan, the District Head of Dambatta in Kano state, has passed away on Friday.
‘I love Wizkid’ – Tems speaks after bizarre moment at O2 Arena
Fast-rising Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has declared her love for Wizkid.
Ethiopia shuts secondary schools to mobilise for war
The latest move came as the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) supported by regional allies and the popular movement intensified…
Why I had my daughter through surrogacy – Ini Edo
Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has confirmed the rumours that she recently welcomed her first child through surrogacy.
Shotgun-wielding man arrested outside UN building in New York
During much of the standoff, the yet-to-be identified individual paced back and forth near the entrance while holding a shotgun
Gov. Matawalle bans Zamfara officials from speaking to journalists
Governor of Zamfara, Bello Matawalle, has barred officials from Ministries, Departments and Agencies from disseminating information regarding policies and programmes…
Zamfara APC members snub Aliyu Kumo appeal panel
Chairman of the committee, Alhaji Hammah-Adama Aliyu Kumo said the committee did not receive petition from any aggrieved member after…
Inter-Faith parley: Discussants call for check on flamboyant lifestyles
Pastor Basile Ibeh said regulatory authorities should ensure public officials live within their earnings to discourage corruption.
‘I got N1.5m’ – Pastor Anoloba speaks on kidnap of Imo Catholic Priest
The suspects held the priest for over seven days and made to pay a ransom of N5 million to them.