Year: 2021
Anambra election: Andy Uba, 10 others challenge Soludo’s victory
By Chimezie Anaso Senator Andy Uba of All Progressives Congress, APC and 10 other political parties that participated in the…
EU reports 59 Omicron cases in 11 countries
It is not clear whether the ECDC numbers are based on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests or genetic sequencing.
Cholera strikes 3,600 Nigerians dead in 2021, far more than COVID-19 – NCDC
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on Wednesday disclosed that cholera has killed 3,600 Nigerians in the 11 months.
Senate amends National Health Insurance law
The Senate on Wednesday also passed five bills for concurrence.
UNILAG’s Dr Ajiola wins best PhD thesis award
Rahman Bello Best PhD Thesis Award was to encourage intellectuals, whose PhD thesis addressed African and diaspora issues
Consistency, originality will set me apart – Rising afro-classic music star, Mirrikle
Miracle Chukwuebuka Nwaogu, popularly known as Mirrikle is a young purpose-driven artiste, singer, songwriter from Imo State. He is one…
Senate asks Presidency to takeover Navy’s largest ship
The Senate has called on the presidency to, as a matter of urgency, takeover and resuscitate the largest ship in…
Nigerians charged to to see police as friends
Nigerians have been charged to see men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force, as their friends and accord them…
Fayose’s agent bought chalets worth N1.3B in 4 months: Witness
The former governor was arraigned alongside his company, Spotless Investment Ltd., on 11 counts bordering on fraud and money laundering.
Ogun police smash seven deadly ritualists for killing, selling human parts
Ogun State Police Command has arrested seven members of a serial ritualist syndicate who specialises in killing and selling of…
Woman arrested for theft of 3-year-old child in Nasarawa
The suspected human trafficker and her accomplices had stolen the child with the intention of selling him to a prophetess…
Lasisi, Ajayi docked for beating police officers, damaging patrol van
The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Funmilayo Komolafe faces N4m investment fraud charge
A 25-year-old woman, Funmilayo Komolafe, was on Wednesday arraigned before an Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
2 Eiye members remanded in Ado-Ekiti correctional centre
An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, remanded Adebayo Sunday and Okeowo Obafemi in the Correctional Centre in Ado-Ekiti, over alleged…
Why Atiku must support my 2023 presidential ambition – Yul Edochie
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has said former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar should support his presidential ambition the way he did…
MTN share price falls after lower IPO
The telecom giant has offered for sale of up to 575 million shares to retail investors
Nigeria leads in global Bible distribution
In ranking by region, Africa came third out of the seven Areas,/Regions of the (UBS) in full Bible distribution.
Umahi presents N145.4bn 2022 budget to State Assembly
Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi on Wednesday presented the budget estimate of N145.4 billion for the 2022 fiscal year to…
PDP leader commends Uzodimma for recovering Okorocha’s loot
The leader of the PDP group said Uzodimma has qualified for induction into the Igbo Hall of Fame Award usually…
Pantami calls for international approach to end cybercrime
Pantami spoke at a forum of technology ministers at the future tech forum on “The future of the internet: Trends…
Israel to assist Nigeria tackle insecurity
Yotam said: “The challenges that we have with security in Israel and the challenges with security in Nigeria are very…
Nigeria’s federal workers in rush for COVID-19 jab
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Wednesday morning confirmed the first case of the Omicron variant in the country
Tigrayan youth falling like leaves, says Ethiopian PM Abiy
State media reported over the weekend that the army recaptured the town of Chifra in Afar region and other areas,…
World War Two bomb explodes in Munich, 3 injured
The blast happened during construction works near the Donnersberg bridge in Munich, injuring at least three people.
Soludo wins again, court dismisses suit with N2m fine
Justice Taiwo Taiwo, dismissed the suit on the grounds that it lacked meriit and was a waste of judicial time,
Buhari departs for Dubai
Aside touring the Nigerian Pavilion at the Expo on Friday, Nigeria’s National Day, Buhari will also receive in audience prospective…
Ramaphosa in Nigeria for two-day visit
Ramaphosa and his entourage will visit Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Senegal in the tour which will conclude on 7 December.
NBA star LeBron James contracts COVID-19
James, who has said he is fully vaccinated against the virus, will miss several games.
Gani Adams lied: Bandits not relocating to Kwara – Police
The police command in Kwara said there is no relocation of bandits or kidnappers to the state as claimed by…
Covid-19 vaccination: Civil servants denied access to offices in Abuja
Security agents on Wednesday began enforcing the compulsory Covid-19 vaccine policy of the Presidential steering committee on Covid-19 as they…