Year: 2021
Police shooter of paralysed Jacob Blake will not face trial
The white policeman who shot the unarmed African American Jacob Blake point-blank in the back, will not face any trial.
Abiodun donates N10m, motorcycles, patrol vans to Nigeria Legion
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has donated a sum of N10 million and two motorcycles to the state chapter of…
Obaseki Update: UI registrar Ajayi deflates APC forgery case
Mr. Abayomi Ajayi, the deputy registrar, legal of the University of Ibadan may have knocked the bottom off the All…
Ex-AGF Adoke tests positive for COVID-19 in Dubai
Former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke has disclosed he contracted COVID-19.
DSP Yusuf tells Lagos panel how officer shot woman dead in Mushin
DSP Ibrahim Yusuf, a Police witness confirmed Adeyemo Rotimi's claims that his mother was shot dead by SARS officials in…
Rivers Assembly workers serve notice of strike over unpaid allowances
Okafor Ofiebor /Port Harcourt Staff of the Rivers House of Assembly have served notice to the Speaker that they will…
2021 Grammy Awards postponed
The 2021 Grammy Awards, the 63rd edition, scheduled for 31 January in Los Angeles, California , has been postponed.
Ex-FinBank MD Okey Nwosu , 3 others jailed for N10.9b fraud
Okey Nwosu, a former Managing Director, Finbank Plc, was sentenced today to three years imprisonment over N10.9billion fraud.
Lagos Speaker suggests solution to problem of fake news
The Speaker, Lagos House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, has advised the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),…
Ogun man, Akanji Oluwaseyi arrested for rape of 13-year-old daughter
Adejoke Adeleye, Abeokuta A 45 -year – old man, Akanji Oluwaseyi, has been arrested for forcefully having carnal knowledge of…
2 Oyo govt. workers charged with stealing COVID-19 palliative
Two officials of Oyo State government were charged Tuesday with stealing and selling 40 bags of sugar from the state’s…
COVID-19 Vaccine: Nigeria opens talks with China
The Nigerian Government said it has opened talks with the Peoples Republic of China to have access to COVID-19 vaccines.
There has been no increase in electricity tariff – Keyamo
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo on Tuesday denounced purported hike in electricity tariff by the Nigerian…
DSS says not recruiting, warns on scammers
Department of State Services (DSS) said it is not recruiting any staff at the moment and warned about fraudsters trying…
Pochettino says Messi is welcome to PSG
New Paris Saint-Germain manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has said Argentine footballer and star player for the Spanish club Barcelona, Lionel Messi…
LCC begs judicial panel for access to re-open Lekki Toll Plaza
The Lekki Concession Company (LCC) through its counsel, Rotimi Seriki has prayed the Lagos Judicial Panel to allow the company…
Osun announces resumption date for schools
All public and private schools in Osun State have been ordered to resume on January 18, 2021.
Purported hike in electricity tariff, our story – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has opened up on purported hike in electricity tariff which reportedly took off on…
Igbo people cannot unite – Chimamanda blows hot
Award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie has said southeast people cannot unite to work towards the actualization of an Igbo presidency.
FCMB: Is Moyo Thomas beauty on trial?
As Nuru appears before the Board of the ethics committee of FCMB today, one unknown issue for trial is Moyo…
2023: Osoba speaks on APC’s agreement for presidency
Former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, has disclosed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) had an agreement to pick…
Sanwo-Olu: Sacrifices of ex-servicemen won’t be forgotten
All sacrifices made by members of the Nigerian armed forces in keeping the nation united will continue to be recognised…
Lagos deploys 1,250 special constabulary to boost community policing
Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday deployed 1,250 Special Constabulary officers for community policing to boost security in different parts…
Buhari receives Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi (Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday received the State Councillor and Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, H.E Wang…
Zamfara shuts down 500 private schools
The Zamfara State government has revoked the operational licences of more than 500 private schools in the state, over their…
Crossover: Lagos arraigns 65 people for violating curfew
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) on Tuesday arraigned 65 offenders at the Special Offences (Mobile)…
What Nigerians are saying about new electricity tariff
Nigerians on social media are currently lambasting President Muhammadu Buhari's led administration over another hike in electricity tariff.
Atiku lied, Buhari not hindering our business: Intels
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Integrated Logistics Services Limited (Intels) has disputed claims by former vice president Atiku Abubakar that President Muhammadu Buhari’s…
Premier League confirms 40 test positive for COVID-19
The English Premier League has confirmed that 40 players, club staff tested positive for COVID-19 in its latest coronavirus testing…
Armenian president tests positive for COVID-19
Armenian President Armen Sarkissian has tested positive to COVID-19, said the presidential office on Tuesday.