Year: 2021
Sen. Abe APC faction mobilises for Rivers LG poll, mocks Amaechi
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt A faction Rivers All Progressives Congress, APC loyal to former Senator Magnus Abe has asked its supporters…
Mercy Aigbe sends message to Ireti Osayemi
Nigerian actor Mercy Aigbe, took to her timeline to share a photo of her colleague, fellow actress Ireti Osayemi, to…
Gov. El-Rufai receives reports of double homicide
The Kaduna State Government, on Thursday, received reports of a double homicide following an attempted kidnap at Chikaji village, Igabi…
‘Amotekun’ set to commence operations in Ogun
The Ogun State government said it is being thorough in setting up its security outfit, code-named ’AMOTEKUN’, to ensure a…
Nigerian Army averts farmer-herder clash in Kaduna
The troops under the auspices of Operation Safe Haven, on Thursday, averted what would have been a bloody clash between…
Kidnapping of Kano traders not on Kaduna-Abuja Road
The Kaduna State Government on Thursday issued a clarification on reports alleging that an unspecified number of traders from Kano…
COVID-19: FUTA releases 13 guidelines for students
In a continued effort towards tackling the COVID-19 pandemic amid fear of the second wave, the management of the Federal…
Amazon faces class-action lawsuit over eBook pricing
Amazon.com Inc was slapped with a class-action lawsuit on Thursday accusing the e-commerce giant of inflating the prices of ebooks…
Sex doesn’t guarantee a man will marry you – Tonto Dikeh
Multiple award winning Nigerian star actress, media personality and vlogger Tonto Dikeh, took to her timeline to share some spicy…
Gospel singer Tasha Cobbs shares intimate details about her life
Multi award winning American gospel musician and songwriter Tasha Cobbs Leonard, has opened up about her personal life on her…
Untold story between Obasanjo and late billionaire Akin-Olugbade
Nigeria's former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed a deep story never told by anyone about him and late Nigerian…
Mary J Blige shares beach pictures for her 50th birthday
Veteran American singer-songwriter, actress, and philanthropist Mary Jane Blige, known on stage as Mary J Blige or MJb, has taken…
Updated: Biden unveils $1.9 trillion economic rescue plan for U.S.[Video]
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled a $1.9 trillion stimulus package to jump-start the economy and speed up the…
Oyo leads Nigeria’s record single day COVID-19 deaths [Graphics]
Oyo state on Thursday logged 10 deaths to lead the rest of Nigeria in the record single day deaths caused…
Nigeria posts highest COVID-19 deaths in single day, cases soar
Nigeria on Thursday posted its highest COVID-19 deaths in a single day since the pandemic broke out in February 2020.
Mustapha denies FG planning another COVID-19 lockdown
Boss Mustapha, secretary to Government of the Federation has dismissed reports that government was contemplating another lockdown for COVID-19.
Uganda Election: Bobi Wine alleges “widespread fraud and violence”
Uganda Presidential Candidate Bobi Wine, with real name Robert Kyagulanyi, claimed there were "widespread fraud and violence" as counting gets…
Buhari re-appoints CEOs of river basin authorities, appoints 2 more
President Muhammadu Buhari has renewed the tenure of seven managing directors of the river basin development authorities.
Biden announces $1.9trn emergency package to battle COVID-19
US President-elect, Joe Biden on Thursday announced $1.9 trillion emergency package to combat the coronavirus pandemic and boost economic recovery.
COVID-19 scare at LASUCOM, hostels shut
Three students of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Ikeja, have tested positive for COVID-19, compelling closure of…
Video: BBNaija’s Cindy cheats death in motor accident
Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate Cindy Okafor has escaped death by the whisker as she was involved in a serious motor…
Military escorts rescue woman, shoot kidnapper dead in Edo
A military escort on Wednesday, in Benin, Edo state, shot and killed a yet-to-be-identified suspected kidnapper.
Buhari’s economic agenda to touch lives of ordinary Nigerians – Akande
The Federal Government has said its numerous economic policies are designed to positively impact and improve the lives of average…
MultiChoice brings back special step up offer on DStv, GOtv
MultiChoice says it has brought back the hugely popular Step Up campaign offer to its DStv and GOtv customers this…
Australian singer Sia features Burna Boy on new single “Hey Boy”
Australian singer-songwriter, voice actress and director Sia Kate Isobelle Furler known professionally as Sia, joins forces with African Giant and…
Tonto Dikeh bags domestic violence advocate award
Popular Nigerian actor, and humanitarian Tonto Dikeh, has been awarded the domestic violence advocate of the year award for her…
Didier Drogba says his marriage has collapsed
African football icon, Didier Drogba said today that his ten year-old marriage to Lalla Diakate is over.
APC youths endorse suspension of Kwara chairman
The Kwara Youth Renewal Group of All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed the suspension of the state caretaker chairman of…
Second wave: 53 health workers catch COVID-19 in Edo
No fewer than 53 healthcare workers in Edo State have been infected with the Coronavirus, since the second wave of…
UI resumes Monday, cancels 2019/2020 academic session
The management of the University of Ibadan, UI, has fixed Monday, January 18 for resumption and cancelled the 2019/2020 academic…