Year: 2021
Breaking: NUPENG set to disrupt Yuletide, extends strike notice
The ultimatum initially given on 15 November, will now expire early December when Nigerians are making preparations for the Yuletide.
Afikuyomi, Opeyemi, others visit late Senator Aluko’s family
Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi, Senator Bamidele Opeyemi and others and others on Thursday visited the family of late Senator Gbenga Aluko,…
Czech President Zeman back in hospital with COVID-19
His new ailment has been diagnosed to be COVID-19 infection, local TV reports.
Tony Uranta’s wife breaks silence: ‘My husband was a warrior’
Mrs Baarong Tony-Uranta, wife of the late prominent human rights activist, Mr Tony Uranta, has described her husband as a…
COVID-19: Only 27% of African health workers fully vaccinated
WHO said a recent global study of 22 mostly high-income countries reported that above 80 per cent of their health…
South Africa finds new variant of COVID-19, worse than Delta
The variant - called B.1.1.529 - has a "very unusual constellation" of mutations, which are concerning because they could help…
Alleged N2bn FIRS DTA Fraud: Court fixes date for Trial-Within-Trial
Justice F. Giwa Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court, Abuja has adjourned the fraud trial of Emmanuella Eteta Ita, Head…
Barack Obama’s aunt Hawa Magak dies in Kenya
Hawa Magak was the younger sister of Barack Obama Hussein Senior, the father of former US President Barack Obama.
Mainland Laffs family comedy show returns
Entertainment in Lagos is set to experience a major boost this December with the return of Mainland Laffs, a comedy…
Sanwo-Olu’s wife charges market leaders on sanitation, security
Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has charged market leaders in the state, to ensure proper…
Ekiti Water Corporation staff Akinluyi jailed for cyber fraud
Akinluyi Akinluyi, a native of Ijan-Ekiti in Ekiti State was convicted alongside Ajibade Timileyin Emmanuel and Ezekiel Oluwaseun Temitope .
Czech President Milos Zeman discharged from hospital
Zeman was taken to an intensive care unit shortly after parliamentary elections in early October.
Ogungbade confirmed as Commissioner for Justice by Ogun assembly
The speaker challenged Ogungbade to ensure the immediate implementation of the State Law Reform Commission, 2021 passed earlier in the…
Tears as Dora Akunyili’s husband, Chike buried in Anambra
Chike Akunyili, the husband of late Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof Dora…
No more messing around with road marshals, they’ve got guns
Kingsley Agomoh, Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Project Implementation Office, revealed Thursday that the agency has gotten the nod of the…
Ogun student Segun Dosumu jailed for threatening to kill teacher
Dosumu, who resides at Iboro area of Ogun had pleaded guilty to the charge preferred against him when it was…
Manchester United settle for Rangnick as interim coach
According to The Athletic, the German will sign a six-month deal at Old Trafford and is subject to Rangnick’s current…
AIG Garba Baba Umar elected VP Interpol
AIG Garba, who heads INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Nigeria, was elected in the early hours of today in…
Gorgeous wedding photos of Oyo speaker Ogundoyin
The colourful engagement ceremony took place at the University of Ibadan International Conference centre today.
Lagos organises capacity building workshop for VYOs, NGOs
The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has organised a two-day capacity building workshop for registered Voluntary Youth…
‘KO Ready-To-Wear’ announces mega Black Friday deals
KO Ready-To-Wear, a Lagos top fashion retail store, has announced a three-day sales extravaganza ahead of the 2021 Black Friday…
‘How thuggish Ogun students grievously injured DPO Ignatius’
“The DPO was hit by stones. The students were throwing stones and other objects at themselves during the fight,”
Obaseki: Make policies to attract interest to gas sector
By Solomon Asowata Edo State governor Godwin Obaseki and stakeholders in the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) sector have called for…
Buhari presides over Security Council Meeting (Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday presided over the Security Council Meeting at the State House, in Abuja, North Central Nigeria.
Why Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was barred from Libya prezy race
Gaddafi was one of 25 candidates the commission disqualified in an initial decision pending an appeals process that will ultimately…
Rivers man, Ajie remanded for rape, aborting pregnancy for teenage maid
The suspect was on the run for nine months and some weeks before he was arrested
WHO expresses concern over surge in Covid-19 cases in Europe
By Agency Report World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Europe on Thursday expressed grave concerns over increase in COVID-19…
The story of a policeman: ‘My wife is promiscuous, I don’t love her’
A 45-year-old policeman, Mr Rafiu Ademola, on Thursday prayed an Igando Customary Court to dissolve his 14-year-old marriage over wife’s…
Haitian PM Ariel Henry announces new cabinet
The changes in the government are part of the agreement between Henry and the Haitian opposition that previously demanded the…
Messi shares fond memories of Maradona
I'll always remember the best memories we shared, those that I was lucky enough to have with him", Messi said…