Year: 2021
10 Yahoo Yahoo apprentices arrested in Abuja, academy head on the run
Ten apprentices learning the intricacies of computer-related fraud known as ‘Yahoo-Yahoo’, have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Obaseki, others eulogise Apostle Eunice Gordon-Osagiede
Wife of the Edo State Governor, Betsy Obaseki, has hailed the contributions of late Apostle Eunice Gordon-Osagiede, the General Overseer…
NSI will help raise local sugar production for self-sufficiency – NSDC
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has said that the Nigeria Sugar Institute (NSI) would assist to raise local sugar…
Herdsmen: Sultan, Miyetti Allah meet to find solutions
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III and the leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) on…
AbdulRazaq condoles with ex-governor over father’s death
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has commiserated with former governor of the state, Group Captain Salaudeen Olatinwo retd. on the…
Fashola receives certificate of compliance for 12 federal roads
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola has received the Outline Business Case Certificate of Compliance for 12…
Breaking: Buhari hits Daura again on four-day official visit
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived his hometown, Daura, Katina State for a four-day official visit.
Gambo resumes as new naval chief
Former Chief of Naval Staff Vice Adm. Ibok Ete-Ibas on Friday in Abuja decorated Rear Adm. Awwal Gambo as the…
COVID-19: FG contemplates lockdown in Lagos, Abuja, Plateau
The Federal Government is contemplating lockdown in part of Lagos, Abuja, Plateau and Kaduna, as COVID-19 cases shot up in…
FG distributes N20,000 each to 8,000 women in Lagos
The Federal Government in its ongoing Special Cash Grant for Rural Women Project has distributed N20,000 each to 8,000 women…
COVID-19: NSIA donates 126 monitors, 53 oxygen concentrators to 21 institutions
The Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority in a bid to assist the Federal Government scale up its Covid-19 response has formally…
Another 424 Nigerians stranded in Saudi Arabia arrive Abuja
Another 424 Nigerians stranded in Saudi Arabia arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Friday.
UNFPA donate PPEs to Borno
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) on Friday donated Personal Protection Equipment (PPEs) and life-saving commodities to Borno Government.
Service Chiefs: Buhari writes National Assembly for confirmation
President Muhammadu Buhari has written the National Assembly for confirmation of the new Service Chiefs.
Bayern Munich players test positive for COVID-19
Bayern Munich midfielders Leon Goretzka and Javi Martinez have both tested positive for Covid-19, the club announced Friday.
Nengi donates relief materials to Orphanage in Ghana
Big Brother Naija reality star, Nengi Rebecca Hampson on her visit to Ghana made a huge donation to Teshie orphanage,…
Edo Court nullifies removal of Esan West LG Chairman
Edo Court reinstates Mr. Patrick Aguinede sacked as chairman of Esan west LGA by Gov Obaseki
Sanwo-Olu slashes LASU’s school fees
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has slashed the school fees being payable at the Lagos State University.
Ibadan Poly lecturer, 3 others die in car accident
A lecturer at the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State, Architect Kola Oladunjoye has died in a motor accident along the Moniya-Iseyin…
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases surpass 3.51m – Africa CDC
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases on the African continent stood at 3,515,047 as of Friday, the Africa CDC says
Sanwo-Olu to deliver quality education
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday reiterated his commitment to deliver quality education in the state.
Man bags 25-year jail term for defiling minor in Lagos
Nura Asumoge has been sentenced to 25-year-imprison by a Lagos Sexual Offence Court, Ikeja for forcefully having carnal knowledge of…
Man jailed over investment fraud in Kaduna
One Anana Henry has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for defrauding one Amadi Musah Saleh the sum of Fifty-five…
Patients with fever, cough in Ekiti to undergo COVID-19 test
Ekiti government directs hospitals in the state to henceforth conduct COVID-19 tests for patients with fever, cough and catarrh.
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine 66 percent effective
Johnson & Johnson said on Friday that its single-dose vaccine was 66% effective in preventing COVID-19 in a large global…
Mr Real features Zlatan, Laycon on “Baba Fela” remix
"Legbegbe" crooner, Mr Real, is out with the remix and video for his latest track “Baba Fela” featuring Zlatan and…
Wizkid’s babymama, Binta Diamond survives second accident in one month
Singer, Wizkid's babymama, Binta Diamond Diallo has survived a second ghastly accident in one month.
Elzakzaky’s wife to continue COVID-19 treatment in prison
Zeenat El-Zakzaky, wife of IMN leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky would continue her COVID-19 treatment in Kaduna State correctional facility, despite…
UK suspends flights with UAE, Burundi, Rwanda over COVID-19
United Kingdom bans flights to and from United Arab Emirate, Burundi and Rwanda over the spread of the Coronavirus.
MultiChoice announces price slash on DStv, GOtv decoders
Leading video entertainment provider, MultiChoice Nigeria, has announced a price slash on its DStv and GOtv decoders starting Monday, February…