Year: 2021
Police brutality: Man demands N1bn for kidnapping, looting of his property in Rivers
*Anietie Joseph Okon also asks for justice over the alleged murder of his 41- year- old elder brother, late James…
Emefiele gives update on renovation of National Art Theatre
The Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has expressed hope that a contract for the renovation of the National Art…
Aregbesola reiterates need for unity, peace among Nigerians
The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to always give room for unity and peace to reign at all time…
Japan PM apologises after lawmakers’ night club outings
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga apologised on Wednesday after lawmakers from his ruling coalition visited night clubs despite his government’s…
Edo has no funds to host National Sports Festival – Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has called on the Federal Government to help in funding the National Sports Festival…
Milan Derby: Ibrahimovic and Lukaku square off; Referee injured
Former teammates, Romelu Lukaku and Zlatan Ibrahimovic were involved in a heated clash in Tuesday's Coppa Italia quarter-final clash between…
CACOL applauds Marwa’s NDLEA appointment
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, has given a pat on the back to the President Muhammadu Buhari…
TB screening: Sanwo-Olu launches mobile chest x-ray vans
Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has launched three mobile chest X-ray vans to support Tuberculosis (TB)…
Justice for Rauf Fawale: DSS must produce David Olowoporoku, others
Mr Olawale Olokode, the Commissioner of Police in Osun, has demanded from the Department of Security Services (DSS), Osun Command,…
Jumia treats Nigerian customers to global shopping with local currency
Jumia has commenced its first sales festival of the year, the Jumia Global Festival, which runs from January 25th to…
Sanwo-Olu donates computers, other accessories to school
Lagos State First Lady, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Monday presented 10 HP Desktop Computers, 10 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems…
FG flags-off Extended Special Public Works in Lagos
After a protracted discussion among the stakeholders, the Federal Government today in Lagos finally launched the Extended Special Public Works…
Adesina: Appointment of service chiefs not based on federal character
Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity dismissed accusations that President Buhari failed to comply with federal character,…
National Arts Theatre renovation contract to be awarded in weeks: Emefiele
The Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has expressed hope that a contract for the renovation of the National Art Theatre…
U.S. Republican senators fail to stop Trump impeachment trial
A move by Republican Senator Rand Paul to halt the impeachment trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump met a…
Breaking: Osun, Taraba lead in COVID-19 deaths
Five persons died from COVID-19 related complications in the western Nigerian state of Osun on Tuesday, according to data published…
JUST IN: COVID-19 kills 15 Nigerians in single day, new cases drop
COVID-19 kills 15 Nigerians on Tuesday, as new cases drop nationwide, but Lagos and Abuja maintain lead.
Manchester City thrash West Brom to go top
Manchester City went top of the Premier League with an emphatic 5-0 victory over West Brom on Tuesday night.
Herdsmen: Call for security meeting now, Amuzu tells Abiodun
A community leader in Ogun State, Chief Toyin Amuzu has called on Governor Dapo Abiodun to be pro-active and as…
Police, Shiites clash in Abuja, one feared dead
The Nigerian Police Force and members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) have again clashed during a protest in…
My encounter with Tinubu at Bourdillon: Facts of the matter – Sunday Igboho
Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho on Tuesday narrated his encounter with the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju…
Fayose wants sacked Service Chiefs prosecuted for human rights abuses
A former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has called on relevant bodies to probe the service chiefs who were…
Ighalo bids Man United farewell
Ex-Super Eagle star, Odion Ighalo has said his farewell to his current side Manchester United.
Pinnick cleared to contest in FIFA Council elections
President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick has been cleared by FIFA to contest in the FIFA Council…
Seun Kuti kicks against reopening of school amid pandemic
Grammy nominee and Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti has condemned the reopening of schools by the Nigerian government amid the second…
NECO shifts 2020 external SSCE exams by one week
The National Examinations Council has shifted its 2020 SSCE (External) examination by one week. The exams were scheduled previously to…
UNIBEN announces resumption date
By Jethro Ibileke/Benin As the University of Benin (UNIBEN), prepares to open its gates for resumption of academic activities, authorities…
Kwara Assembly okays Gov. AbdulRasaq’s request for loan
The Kwara House of Assembly has approved Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq’s request to raise N35 billion through Medium Term Loan for…
13 suspected internet fraudsters arrested by EFCC in Ibadan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibadan zonal office, has arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters. The arrest was after…