Author: Nimot Sulaimon
Yaya Toure gets new coaching position
Ivorian professional footballer, Yaya Toure has been named an assistant coach at the Ukrainian Premier League club, Olimpik Donetsk.
Gov. Bala Mohammed signs 3 bills into law
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has signed into law, a bill establishing the Bauchi state Oil and Gas Academy, Alkaleri,…
WHO, UNICEF appeal for vaccine solidarity
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have made an urgent appeal for vaccine solidarity, noting that…
Sanwo-Olu tasks students on cleaner environment
Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the wife of Lagos State Governor, on Wednesday charged students to become agents of positive change of…
Bagudu flags-off housing scheme for flood victims
Governor Atiku Bagudu on Wednesday flagged-off the construction of a housing estate of two-bedroom bungalows at Zauro LGA for indigents…
Lawan warns politicians against ethnicizing insecurity
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has warned politicians against ethnicizing the spate of insecurity in the country.
Insecurity: Senate urges Buhari to review ECOWAS protocol
Members of the Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to immediately review the ECOWAS protocol of free movement.
Take your case to National Assembly – Lawan tells Nigerians
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has appealed to all Nigerians to take whatever issues they feel strongly about to…
Ondo varsity postpones election over SSANU union strike
The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU), Western Zone, has postponed the union election of Olusegun Agagu University of…
Obasanjo’s ex-aide, directors’ legal tussle threatens oil firm
A former Special Adviser on Energy in the Olusegun Obasanjo administration, Prof. Anthony Adegbulugbe, and two directors of Green Energy…
Pfizer expands access to cancer drugs in Africa
U.S drug firm, Pfizer, has announced a partnership with IDA Foundation to provide equitable access to quality cancer treatments.
FEC approves N9.4bn to complete digital switch-over
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved N9.43 billion to complete the digital…
Gov. Inuwa approves N3.24bn for solar streetlights
Gombe State Government has approved the sum of N3.24 billion for the installation of solar streetlights in the metropolis.
Oscars announces shortlist in 9 categories
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), has announced shortlists for International Features Films (IFF), documentary features, and…
Osinbajo in Ikenne for APC membership revalidation
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Tuesday in his hometown, Ikenne, Ogun State, participate in the membership revalidation exercise of…
Minister praises Fayemi as he clocks 56
Chief Adeniyi Adebayo, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment has congratulated Ekiti State’s Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi on his 56th…
Georgia begins probe into Trump’s election phone call
Georgia’s Secretary of State’s office has opened a probe into ex-U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the state’s 2020…
Kidnappers release 3 Chinese miners in Osun
Osun Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the release of three Chinese miners kidnapped at Akere Village near Ifewara in Atakumosa…
Rebels take over Sudanese government
Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok’s Monday cabinet reshuffle has given away power to rebels who have been given several posts…
Ondo Govt rejects NCDC’s COVID-19 figure
Ondo Government on Tuesday faulted the figure for the COVID-19 situation in the state released by the Nigeria Centre For…
Lewandowski steers Bayern Munich into Club World Cup final
European champions, Bayern Munich have cruised into the Club World Cup final where they will face Mexican side Tigres UANL.
Why I visited top APC statesmen – Fani Kayode
Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation has stated the purpose of his visit with top APC leaders -…
Nigeria to stick with AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says Nigeria will stick with the AstraZeneca vaccine based on its epidemiological…
NAFDAC evaluates Sputnik V, Covax vaccines
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), is presently studying the Russian Sputnik V and India’s…
National Sports Festival to hold April
The National Sports Festival (NSF) scheduled to hold in Edo in February has been shifted to April 2021.
NCDC shuts hospital over fake COVID-19 test results
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has sealed a health facility in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)…
Zeenat El-Zakzaky tests negative for COVID-19
Mrs Zeenat El-Zakzaky, wife of Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) in the custody of…
Yahaya Bello welcomes Fani-Kayode with open arms
Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello on Monday received a former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, at his Abuja residence,…
Makinde’s aide warns against false social media alarms
The Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr Taiwo Adisa, has warned against false security alarms…
No lives lost during Erin-Osun-Ilobu conflict
Osun State Police Command said no life was lost during the Saturday’s clash between Erin-Osun and Ilobu communities over land…