Year: 2021
Gov. Bagudu condoles with Wamakko over nephew’s death
The Chairman, Progressives Governor's Forum and Kebbi State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, on Monday, in Wamakko, condoled Senator Aliyu…
What happens to Africa if Western Lenders cut off Loans for fossil fuel projects? By NJ Ayuk
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber A little more than a year ago, in November 2019, the European…
Turkish police clash with students
At the renowned Bogazici University in the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul, students on Monday protested the appointment of a new…
Australian Open: Djokovic, Nadal, others to be shifted to new quarantine hotel
Australian Open organisers have been forced to tear up a quarantine accommodation plan for international players a month before the…
No where is safe outside Maiduguri: Borno elder debunks lies of military, FG
Prof. Khalifa Dikwa, Dean, Borno Elders Forum said contrary to the narrative by the military and the Federal Government, no…
Reports: Trump preparing to flee to Scotland before Biden’s inauguration
Unusual activity and surveillance near President Donald Trump's golf resort in Turnberry, Scotland have triggered rumours that he might be…
Transporter Augustine Ilodibe Jnr, 2 others die of COVID-19 in Lagos
Transporter, Augustine Ilodibe Jnr. who died of COVID-19 in Lagos was among the three persons lost to the virus in…
JUST IN: Nigeria breaks COVID-19 record in daily cases
Nigeria posted a new level of daily COVID-19 cases on Monday, with a record-setting 1,204 cases and Lagos also broke…
Fayemi commends Ekiti workers’ dedication to duty
Governor Kayode Fayemi on Monday commended the state’s civil servants for their dedication and commitment towards achieving the goals of…
Liverpool’s woes continue, as Southampton run away with victory
Liverpool’s woes continued on Monday as Southampton ran away with 1-0 victory against the defending champions.
Anambra 2021: PDP orders members to withdraw all litigations
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked its members in court against the leadership of the party in Anambra to…
Obaseki opens defence Tuesday in alleged certificate forgery
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki will on Tuesday open his defence at the Federal High Court, Abuja, in the ongoing…
Army detains Pastor over missing female student in P/Harcourt
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt A Port Harcourt based clergyman, Pastor Sodje Masodje, has been arrested and detained at the Garrison of…
Police arrest Mulero brothers for beating security guard to death in Ogun
Adejoke Adeleye, Abeokuta Three brothers identified as Okiki Mulero 23, Micheal Mulero 21, and Joseph Mulero 17 have been arrested…
Nollywood actress, Ini Edo showcases lovely outfit [pictures]
Talented Nigerian actress, multiple award winning movie star and business woman Ini Edo, took to her Instagram page to share…
Watch Tope Alabi’s latest video “Jesu Femi”
Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Nollywood actress and film music composer Tope Alabi, has a new song entitled "Jesu Femi."
COVID-19 real, we shouldn’t joke with it, MFM’s Olukoya warns
By Chinyere Nwachukwu Pastor Daniel Olukoya, General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, has urged Nigerians to accept the…
Gov. Zulum signs N248bn budget into law
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum on Monday signed the state N248 billion 2021 budget into law.
England goes into 6-week lockdown, schools shut, team sports suspended
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday night that the country will go into a third national lockdown to…
Rivers Taskforce commences operation Jan. 4
Rivers State Government Taskforce on the ban on street trading, illegal motor parks, taxi ranks and mechanic workplaces, commenced operation…
Wike, Bala Mohammed inaugurate 10.3km road in Ogoni
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Monday, inaugurated a 10.3 kilometres long Sime-Nonwa-Kira road in Tai local government area…
LAPO empowers 1.2m Nigerians with health, social services in 2019
By Jethro Ibileke/Benin No fewer than 1.2 million vulnerable Nigerians have benefited from the life-changing innovative socio-economic and health services…
Covid-19: UNIBEN makes e-learning compulsory
By Jethro Ibileke/Benin The University of Benin (UNIBEN), has directed all its old students to resume for their first semester…
Do better in 2021 – Muri-Okunola charges civil servants
Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, the Lagos State Head of Service, has called on all the Public Servants in the State to…
Benin River Port: Edo govt appoints transaction adviser
Edo State Government has appointed a transaction adviser for the Benin River Port project.
COVID-19 patients requiring oxygen rise at isolation centres – LASG
Lagos State Government on Monday raised the alarm over increasing number of COVID-19 patients requiring oxygen.
Fayemi approves N60m housing loan for TESCOM staff
Ekiti government, on Monday, approved the disbursement of N60 million to the state Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) staff members as…
BBNaija’s Laycon bags chieftaincy title in hometown
BBNaija Reality star Olamilekan Agbeleshe, professionally called Laycon has been awarded a chieftaincy title in his hometown, Ipokia, Ogun State.
COVID-19: Scotland minister announces another lockdown
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Scotland has ordered residents to stay at home amid a fresh Covid-19 lockdown which will see schools…
Ibidapo-Obe’s death, a colossal loss – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday described the death of former Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, UNILAG, Prof. Oyewusi…