Author: Nimot Sulaimon
Faces at Late Jakande’s special Jumaat prayer (Photos)
Lagos state government on Friday organised a special Jumaat service to honour Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande.
Respite as Edo records zero COVID-19 case, death
Edo state has witnessed a decline in case positivity and fatality rates, recording zero new COVID-19 cases and no death.
Certificate Forgery: Obaseki’s victory ordained by God – Enabulele
Comrade Destiny Enabulele has congratulated the state governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, over his victory at the Court of Appeal, sitting…
Lagos Deputy Gov. Hamzat attends Jakande’s special Jumaat
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat on Friday attended a special Jumaat Service organized in honour of Late…
Jonathan felicitates with Gov. Ugwuanyi at 57
Former President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has felicitated with Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi on the occasion of his 57th birthday.
Gunmen attack prison transport vehicle, kill 2
Gunmen on Friday attacked a vehicle of the Nigerian Correctional Service conveying some inmates to court in Anambra, killing two…
AfCFTA team to sensitise Fintechs, others in Lagos
An African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) team will visit Lagos on Monday to sensitise stakeholders in Fintech and…
Magufuli: Tanzanians call for smooth succession
Tanzania’s leadership called for a smooth succession on Thursday after president John Magufuli died from heart disease.
Court orders INEC to issue Ararume certificate of return
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue Sen. Ifeanyi Ararume a…
North Korea vows to ignore U.S. attempts to establish contact
A top North Korean official has vowed to ignore the United States attempts to establish contact until Washington has met…
Video: Sunday Igboho declares Yoruba Independence
Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho has declared the 'Yoruba Nation', claiming that South-Western states are no longer a…
NAHCON moves to reduce pilgrim abscondment during Hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has sought for the Saudi Arabian embassy’s collaboration to reduce the pilgrims' abscondment…
Forbes names Kanye West wealthiest African-American
Forbes has declared American rapper, entrepreneur, Kanye West, the wealthiest African-American with a net worth of $6.6 billion.
U.S to support Plateau with peace initiatives, health projects
The United States has assured the Plateau Government of support for its peace initiatives, health and other development projects.
UN officials decry growing Islamophobia
Top officials of the United Nations have decried prejudice against Islam or Muslims, in general.
Emir of Ilorin wades into Hijab controversy
Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has waded into the hijab controversy in Kwara state, urging Islam and Christian faithful…
Buhari condemns Tillaberi massacre in Niger Republic
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the horrific attack on a convoy returning from a weekly market in Niger Republic’s Tillaberi…
Gov. Diri inaugurates committee to implement anti-open grazing law
Governor Douye Diri on Wednesday constituted a 23-member committee to implement the Livestock Breeding, Rearing and Marketing Regulation Law
Lawan appeals to Saudi govt over detained Nigerians
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has appealed to the government of Saudi Arabia to assist Nigeria in bringing back…
CACOL commends EFCC for mandating assets declaration
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL), has given a pat on the back to the Economic and Financial…
Lawan urges for improved trade between African countries
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has called for more trade between African countries to further enhance their economic Independence…
Hijab: Police restore normalcy in Ilorin, sue for peace
Kwara Police Command has restored peace and order after violence erupted on Wednesday in some of the Mission grant-aided schools…
APC vows to find, prosecute looters of public funds
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government would not spare or condone looters of public…
ICPC drags Buhari’s ex-aide, 1 other to court for fraud
The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday re-arraigned Okoi Obono-Obla, a former Special Assistant to the President on Prosecution…
Lagos to immortalise Lateef Jakande with Leadership Academy
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says his government will establish the ”Lateef Kayode Jakande Leadership Fellowship Academy” to immortalise the state first…
FEC approves $1.5bn for refinery rehabilitation
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved 1.5billion dollars for the rehabilitation of…
Comedienne Emmanuella wins Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards
Nigerian Comedienne Emmanuella has won the Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Award 2021, for Favourite African Social Media Star.
NHRC displeased over police refusal to appear before panel
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) panel sitting in Abuja, has expressed displeasure over the refusal of policemen mentioned in…
Oxford AstraZeneca: Nigeria insists vaccine safe; 13 countries suspend use
The Presidential Tasks Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has insisted that the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe for Nigerians despite…
Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Delta
Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped Rev. Fr. Harrison, the priest in charge of St. John’s Catholic Church, Obinomba in Ukwuani Local…