Author: Nimot Sulaimon
Osun festival to hold despite COVID-19, pollution
Osun Committee on Culture and Tourism disclosed that the 2021 Osun festival billed for August will hold despite COVID-19, pollution…
Gov. Mohammed elevates 2 appointees to Special Advisers
Governor Bala Mohammed has elevated two of his Senior Special Assistants to the status/position of Special Advisers.
UN pays glowing tribute to Prince Philip
The United Nations (UN) on Friday paid a glowing tribute to Britain's Prince Philip, who died peacefully at 99.
Arsenal striker, Balogun agrees to contract extension
Folarin Balogun, who plays as a striker for Arsenal U-23, has finally agreed to a contract extension.
Ortom appeals for ceasefire in Konshisha LGA
Governor Samuel Ortom has once again appealed to the military authorities for a ceasefire in the ongoing operation in Konshisha…
Lagos to revive heritage sites in Epe, Badagry, others
Lagos State Government has concluded plans to revive all the heritage sites in five local council areas to reposition the…
Ecuador loses third health minister in 40 days
Ecuador’s Health Minister Mauro Falconi has resigned less than three weeks on the job, following the footsteps of his predecessor.
NLC suspends planned strike, protest in Kano
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its plans for a three-day warning strike over alleged plans by the Kano…
PDP moves to reconcile Fayose, Makinde
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has plans to reconcile Governor Seyi Makinde and Ayo…
NCDC records 110 COVID-19 cases in 10 states, FCT
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 110 new cases of COVID-19 in 10 states and the Federal Capital…
Saraki-led Senate, reason for insecurity in Nigeria – MURIC
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) blamed the Dr Bukola Saraki-led Senate, agitators and bad losers for causing the insecurity in…
Lagos Police boss Odumosu moves to secure correctional centres
Lagos Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu summoned Area Commanders, Tactical Squads to protect Police formations and correctional centres.
Ogun to launch MSMEs Intervention Fund
Ogun State Government has said it will soon launch Small Scale Enterprise Intervention Fund for Technology-based businesses.
Bodycam initiative will ensure transparency – LASTMA
The General Manager of Lagos Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Engr. Olajide Oduyoye has okayed the bodycam initiative, saying that it…
Lagos hosts Ogun, Ondo to UN food systems summit
The Lagos State Government in collaboration hosted Ondo, Ogun delegates for United Nations Food Systems Summit in Ikeja, Lagos as…
We’re touching lives with KWASSIP – Gov. AbdulRazaq
Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said thousands of lives are being touched with the social investment programme (KWASSIP), which targets the…
Oba Elegushi to celebrate birthday with football, golf tournaments
Oba Saheed Elegushi of Ikate kingdom is celebrating his birthday and the eleventh anniversary of his coronation with two sporting…
Multichoice Talent Factory graduates class of 2020
MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) West Africa Academy graduated 20 students after 18 months of intense training in film and television…
North Korea withdraws from Tokyo Olympics citing pandemic
North Korea has withdrawn from participating in the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics, citing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kogi takes delivery of 16,900 doses of COVID-19 vaccines
Kogi state government has taken delivery of about 16,900 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Monday night.
Kwara leads as NCDC reports 135 fresh COVID-19 cases
Kwara state is leading as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 135 fresh cases of COVID-19 in…
Singapore to accept digital COVID-19 travel pass
Singapore will from May accept visitors who use a mobile travel pass containing digital certificates for COVID-19 tests and vaccines.
Davido’s ”FALL” music video hits 200 million views on Youtube
Nigerian music artiste, Davido is proudly on Cloud 9 after the video of his song ''Fall'' recorded over 200 million…
Ibom Air to extend flight to Gambia
Governor Udom Emmanuel has announced that the state-owned Airline, Ibom Air will extend its flight operations to the Gambia and…
Buhari mourns murdered Miyetti Allah leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari is mourning the death of two Miyetti Allah leaders in Nasarawa who were killed by bandits.
Zamfara market fire: APC Governors donate N50 million
The Progressive Governors’ Forum has donated N50 million to assist victims of the Tudun Wada Gusau market fire in Zamfara.
Lagos CP Odumosu deploys men to boarding schools
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Hakeem Odumosu, has deployed men to secure all boarding schools in the state.
UK protest, attempt to diminish Nigeria’s image – Sumaila
Former Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abdulrahman Kawu-Sumaila has described the UK protest as an attempt at diminishing Nigeria's…
Ogun government sends stern warning to Chinese company
The Ogun State government has issued a stern warning to industries in the state, particularly a Chinese company, Yoyo Resources…
I’m ready to seek visas to Kano, Lagos, Enugu – Aisha Yesufu
Nigerian activist and the convener of the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) advocacy group, Aisha Yesufu, has said that she…