Author: Nimot Sulaimon
WAEC postpones 2020 WASSCE for private candidates
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has postponed the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, 2020…
Ondo resident doctors commence indefinite strike
Resident doctors at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo (UNIMEDTH) has commenced an indefinite strike over unpaid salaries…
Katsina govt moves to maximize mineral exploration
Katsina State Government on Monday said it would interface with financial institutions as part of measures to raise awareness on…
NCS to honour Tinubu with ICT Enabler Award
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) on Monday said it would honour the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Sen. Bola…
Global COVID-19 cases surpass 50 million – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) figures on Monday showed that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 50 million.
NAFDAC reiterates commitment to grow MSMEs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said it is committed to growing Micro, Small,…
Nasarawa PDP lawmaker defects to APC
A member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly representing Doma South Constituency, Mr John Osewu, has defected from his…
EFCC re-arraigns ex-NIMASA DG for N156.4m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, re-arraigned a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety…
NYSC members to enjoy FG’s health insurance
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to ensure the enrolment of all corps members in…
INEC chairman Yakubu hands over to Ahmed Mu’azu (rtd)
Professor Mahmood Yakubu has stepped down as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday.
Iran records 459 COVID-19 deaths
Iran’s Health Ministry on Sunday reported that about 459 people died of COVID-19 infections in a day, as the daily…
BBNaija winner Laycon turns 27 (Photos)
Olamilekan Moshood Agbeleshe aka Laycon, the latest winner of BBNaija TV show and Ogun State youth ambassador has clocked 27…
How SARS operatives harassed my son – Tee Mac
Nigerian flutist, Tee Mac Omatshola Iseli has revealed that his son was harassed by operatives of the now-dissolved Federal Special…
What Okonjo-Iweala will do if elected for WTO post
A Trade Expert, Dr Sand Mba-Kalu, has said that electing Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO) would…
FRSC reminds motorists of harmattan season
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists to be conscious of the foggy and hazy weather condition associated…
Youths commend Sen. Akwashiki road project in Nasarawa
The Ogba Youth Movement in Nasarawa State has commended Sen. Godiya Akwashiki (APC- Nasarawa North), for the ongoing grading of…
Davido loses friend, Ginimbi to auto crash
Nigerian singer and record producer, David Adeleke aka Davido announced the death of his friend, Genius Ginimbi Kadungure, a popular…
Lai Mohammed assures South-East leaders of FG’s agenda
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, has assured South-East leaders of the Federal Government's agenda for the…
Gov. Lalong lauds COVID-19 research team in Plateau
Governor Simon Lalong has commended Plateau state’s research team on COVID-19 and other infectious diseases for making a headway in…
Kano cleric begs FG, ASUU to end strike
A prominent Islamic Scholar in Kano State, Sheikh Abdulwahab Gadon-Kaya has appealed to the Federal Government and the Academic Staff…
Real Madrid players test positive for coronavirus
Spanish football club, Real Madrid has announced that two of its players, Eden Hazard and Casemiro have tested positive for…
Tony Blair to deliver 2020 Kofi Annan Speakers’ Lecture
Former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, will deliver the 2020 Kofi Annan Eminent Speakers’ Lecture at a virtual event organized…
Rinu, Majekodunmi boycott #EndSARS judicial panel
Oluwarinu Oduala and her counterpart, Majekodunmi, the youth representatives at the #EndSARS Judicial Panel in Lagos state, have pulled out…
IGP Adamu approves use of lawful force by police
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the deployment of legitimate force to protect the lives and…
2 dead, 29 vehicles burnt in Kara bridge explosion – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) has confirmed that no fewer than two persons died with 29 vehicles burnt at…
Lagos discovers COVID-19 cases in another school
Prof Akin Abayomi, the Commissioner for Health in Lagos state, said new COVID-19 cases have been discovered in another secondary…
Gov. AbdulRazaq seeks better Police welfare
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq has called for a stronger and more viable policing system that prioritises the welfare of…
Lagos govt urges residents to remain peaceful
Lagos State Government has urged residents of the state to remain peaceful and shun any act that may threaten peace.
Twitter bans Trump’s former adviser, Steve Bannon
Steve Bannon, a former Chief Strategist to President Donald Trump, has been banned from Twitter for suggesting that Dr Anthony…
Buhari, Zulum discuss political solutions to Boko Haram
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum on Friday updated President Muhammadu Buhari on security development in the state and advocated for…