Year: 2021
Amotekun officers killed 2 youths in Ibarapa, Col. Olayinka confirms
The Commandant of the Oyo State Western Nigeria Security Network, Colonel Olayanju Olayinka, has clarified the incident between some residents…
Armed robbers kill Police Inspector in Benin
By Jethro Ibileke/Benin Suspected armed robbers have reportedly shot and killed a police officer, Inspector Mohammed Hameed, in Benin, Edo…
Zaha reveals why he stopped supporting Arsenal
Crystal Palace winger, Wilfried Zaha, has given reasons why he stopped supporting Arsenal.
DJ Cuppy calls out Zlatan Ibile
Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, a popular Nigerian disc jockey known as DJ Cuppy, has opened up on the strained relationship between…
Trump awards Medal of Freedom to Sorenstam, Gary, Zaharias
U.S. President Donald Trump, facing calls for his removal from office, turned from controversy to ceremony on Thursday as he…
Sudan worried over Ethiopia’s plan to go ahead with filling of Nile dam
Sudan has expressed concern over Ethiopia’s announcement of its intention to carry on with the second phase of filling the…
Abia PDP members switch to APC, received by Kalu
Thousands of the Peoples Democratic Party faithful in Abia on Thursday formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
After failed coup, Trump finally concedes to Biden [Video]
After his spectacularly failed bid to steal power, President Donald Trump has now made the much awaited concession speech, in…
Trump considering pardoning himself: NYT
By Harrison Arubu/New York U.S. President Donald Trump is considering pardoning himself in the final days of his administration, according…
Trump supporter killed on U.S. Capitol was Babbit, ex-Air Force woman
The woman shot dead by police during Wednesday’s siege of the U.S. Capitol has been identified by police as Ashli…
Trump mob sacks Steven Sund Capitol police chief
Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund announced his resignation Thursday, in the wake of the overrunning of the building by Trump…
Lagos faces explosion of COVID-19 cases, record broken again
Lagos has continued to break the grim chart in COVID-19 daily cases as it posted 807, another humongous figure on…
Lagos shatters daily COVID-19 record again
Lagos State on Thursday posted 807 new cases of COVID-19, shattering its former record and setting a new one
Akeredolu arrested in Delhi over $217K scam
A 48-year-old Nigerian identified as Joseph Olajide Akeredolu has been arrested in India for duping a diamond broker of $217,000.
Angry youths lynch robbery suspect in Edo
A robbery suspect who allegedly broke into a premises located along Holy Rosary Catholic Church Road, Ugbowo Quarters, in Benin,…
#EndSARS carnage: Sanwo-Olu earmarks N15bn to rebuild Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has earmarked N15 billion as part of the rebuilding Lagos project fund in the aftermath…
Nigerian Youth Investment Fund: Ministry disowns NYIF WhatsApp group
By Franca Ofili The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has disclaimed a group known as facilitators of Nigerian Youth…
FCMB MD adultery mess: Campaigners for late Thomas close case
Friends of late Tunde Thomas, whose wife Moyo was impregnated twice by Adam Nuru, the suspended managing director of First…
Report: Trump worried, considering pardoning himself
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering pardoning himself in the final days of his administration, according to the New York…
Nigerian comedian MC Edopikin welcomes son with wife Lily
Nigerian comedian Gbadamasi Agbonjor Jonathan, known on stage as MC Edopikin, and his wife have welcomed a baby boy.
Brother of late Nollywood star Orisabunmi dies 24 hours after her
Coach Steve Onishola, the Technical Director of Kwara Falcons Basketball Club of Ilorin, is dead.
LASEMA to prosecute drivers of tanker fire
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, says it will prosecute the drivers of articulated vehicles involved in accidents in…
Insecurity: Ekweremadu wants Buhari to seek help from foreign countries
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has said President Muhammadu Buhari should not shy away from…
Biden: Trump-inspired assault on Capitol Hill darkest day in U.S. history
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has blamed President Donald Trump for Wednesday's assault at the U.S. Capitol Hill, calling it one…
Edo police command gets ultimatum on escapee crime suspects
By Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Network of Civil Society Organizations of Nigeria (NOCSON), has expressed dismay over the 10 suspects who…
Salary deduction not permanent, Ganduje tells workers
Kano state government has said that the deduction of its workers’ salaries for November and December 2020 was temporary.
Trump escaping to Camp David as more aides quit
Embattled outgoing U.S. President Trump is planning to chill out in rarely used Camp David this weekend, leaving the chaos…
Winners emerge in Face of ‘Beauty by AD’ 2020
Ogbetah Omoekpen, Aroh Nkiruka and Sochima Agu have emerged winner, first runner-up and second runner-up respectively in the 2020 edition…
Lalong congratulates Minister of women affairs, Tallen at 62
Governor Simon Lalong congratulated the Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, as she marks her 62nd Birthday on Jan.…
Transport Secretary Chao steps down from Trump’s cabinet
U.S. Transportation Secretary, Elaine Chao, has announced her resignation over Wednesday’s breach of the Capital Hill by supporters of President…