Year: 2021
Larry King legendary CNN interviewer is dead
Legendary CNN TV interviewer Larry King is dead. He was 87. He died today in Cedars Sinai hospital, in Los…
Supercomputer tips Manchester City winning Premier League, heartbreak for United
A supercomputer prediction said Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United will miss out winning this season's Premier League. Tipped to win…
Toyin Abraham: We’re tired of ‘Area Boys’ harassing us {video}
The rate at which street boys harass actors for money whenever they are shooting, has become a cause for concern,…
‘It will be dangerous for Buhari to arrest Sunday Igboho’
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode on Saturday warned President Muhammadu Buhari not to think of arresting Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho,…
Buhari , ECOWAS leaders in virtual 58th Ordinary Session
President Muhammadu Buhari and other West African leaders are holding a virtual 58th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads…
Ifeanyi Okowa visits scene of gas explosion in Agbor
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has visited the Osadebe Gas Plant, the scene of a gas explosion in Agbor, headquarters of Ika…
Sunday Igboho: 8 quick facts of a war monger
The name, Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, was little known until 14 January, 2021.
Kano governor redeploys 4 permanent secretaries
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has approved the redeployment of four permanent secretaries in the interest of efficiency and…
Uzodinma threatens another total lockdown
Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has threatened a second total lockdown if residents of the state continue to disregard COVID-19…
Several feared dead in Delta gas plant explosion
Okafor Ofiebor Yet to be ascertained number of persons were feared dead with many others injured from the explosion at…
COVID-19: University of Calabar fumigates ahead of resumption
The University of Calabar COVID-19 Task Force Committee has commenced the fumigation of the campus ahead of the Feb. 5…
Zimbabwean transport minister succumbs to COVID-19
Two ministers serving in the Zimbabwean government died of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) within a matter of days, prompting the country…
COVID-19: Osun records 27 new cases
Osun has recorded 27 new cases of the infection, raising the tally of cases in the state to 1,348.
Kidnappers who came from Sokoto arrested in Ekiti
The Ekiti State Security Network Agency (Amotekun) has arrested four suspected kidnappers.
Nollywood actor Osita Iheme bags Lifetime Achievement Award
Popular Nollywood comic actor, Osita Iheme, widely known as 'Pawpaw' has added another feather to his cap!
I don’t listen to speculation – Lampard reacts to Chelsea’s plan to replace him
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has claimed he does not listen to the speculation over his future.
COVID-19: Spokesman denies cases in Kaduna Correctional Centers
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Kaduna State Command, has said there is no COVID-19 infection in Kaduna Custodial Centre.
FRSC to go after wanted traffic offenders from Monday
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has said that the organisation is set to clamp…
A gay man in Biden’s cabinet
By Sola Adeyeye One had always known that sooner or later, the nomination by President Biden of Peter Buttigieg, an…
10-year-old chokes to death during TikTok Challenge
A 10-year-old girl, Antonella Sicomero, has accidentally choked herself to death in Italy.
Napoli striker, Osimhen survives COVID-19, tests negative
Napoli and Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has recovered from the dreaded coronavirus infection.
Fikayo Tomori joins AC Milan from Chelsea
Fikayo Tomori moves from Chelsea to Serie A leaders AC Milan on loan through the end of the season, giving…
Ikpeazu commissions four roads in Abia
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, has officially opened for public use, a quaternary roads in the economic hub of…
Biden, Trudeau to meet next month
Canada’s Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed to meet next month, following a call between the two leaders…
Dangote maintains 1st position in Africa billionaires’ list
Aliko Dangote of Nigeria has maintained his position as Africa’s richest person for 10 consecutive years, according to the 2021…
NPA deploys technology to clear truck logjam at Lagos ports
Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said its electronic call-up system for trucks has taken off and asked all truck owners to…
Zamfara Speaker seeks staff rededication to duties
The Speaker, Zamfara House of Assembly, Alhaji Nasiru Magarya, has urged the legislative workers to rededicate themselves to their duties,…
COVID-19: Rivers denies closing schools
The Rivers Government has not ordered the closure of primary and secondary schools in the state.
Oyo federal lawmaker empowers over 2,000 constituents
No fewer than 2,000 people across 20 local governments in Oyo State have benefitted from the empowerment programme organised by…
Veteran actress, Mama Rainbow remembers late husband
Veteran Nollywood actress Idowu Philips also known as Mama Rainbow has remembered her husband Augustine Ayanfemi Phillips 37 years after…