Author: Nimot Sulaimon
Lagos first civilian governor Lateef Jakande @ 91
Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, a former journalist and the first civilian governor of Lagos state, on Thursday, clocked 91.
Gov Zulum saddened by execution of aid workers
Governor Babagana Zulum has expressed shock and sadness over the killing in Borno of five aid workers who were killed…
NDDC Saga: Harrysong calls for revolution, advises Buhari
By Nimot Adetola Sulaimon Nigerian singer, Harrysong on Wednesday berated youths who are jesting the recent NDDC saga instead of…
Fani-Kayode to lose honorary title in Zamfara
Former aviation minister Femi Fani-Kayode may lose the traditional title ''Sadaukin Shinkafi'' conferred on him by Emir of Shinkafi, Alhaji…
Hushpuppi: More woes for Nigerians as UAE gives visa ultimatum
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered Nigerians with expired visas to leave the country on or before August 17,…
Buhari condemns terrorists’ killing of aid workers
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the recent murder of five staff of humanitarian agencies in Borno State.
Family gets approval to name baby ‘Lucifer’
A family in New Zealand won a battle with the local registrar's office after they were initially urged against trying…
Air Peace management debunks strike rumours
The management of Air Peace on Wednesday said its pilots were not on strike as insinuated in the social media.
Ex-NNPC GMD Yakubu tells EFCC not to question him
Former Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu, on Wednesday, told the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Fayemi’s wife, aides go for COVID-19 tests
Wife of Ekiti state governor, Mrs Bisi Fayemi and other senior officials of the state government have undergone to ascertain…
California suffers spike in coronavirus infections
California on Wednesday became hardest-hit U.S. state by the coronavirus disease after tally showed over 400,000 cases.
Buhari, most followed African leader on Twitter
A global communications agency, Burson Cohn and Wolfe (BCW) ranked President Muhammadu Buhari as the most followed sub-Saharan African leader…
EFCC to arraign 2 for rigging NBA president Usoro into Office
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign Sarah Omeigha Ajibola and John Ozovehe Demide before a…
EFCC arraigns nursing mother over illegal oil dealings
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Port Harcourt Zonal Office on Wednesday, arraigned Augustine Ofehe, Patience Tony and a…
59 NFL players test positive for coronavirus
The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has confirmed that as of Wednesday, July 22, 59 players have tested positive for Coronavirus.
Jonathan thanks Buhari, says ”our relationship okay”
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on Tuesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi for renaming…
Gov Ikpeazu recovers from Coronavirus
Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu is set to resume on Wednesday after recovering from the novel coronavirus.
EFCC arraigns Ikogwe Mercy over N179m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Nkechi Mercy Ikogwe alongside two companies, Elites Finance Investment Limited and Efinc…
Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir faces death sentence over 1989 coup
Ex-president Omar al-Bashir who was ousted last year following mass protests in Sudan, is facing a possible death sentence for…
Osinbajo chairs national council on privatisation meeting (Photos)
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday chaired the National Council On Privatization meeting at the State House, Abuja.
International flights may resume before October – Sirika
Nigeria's Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has revealed that international flights may resume before October.
Buhari mourns APC stalwart Umar Gana
President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with the family, All Progressives Congress (APC), the government and people of Kaduna State over the…
Super Eagles player, Samuel Kalu tests positive for Coronavirus
Super Eagles player and Bordeaux forward, Samuel Kalu has tested positive for Coronavirus. AFP reported that Kalu who has been in…
Randy headmaster rapes 10-year-old in Yobe
The Police Command in Yobe on Tuesday paraded Abubakar Musa, an Assistant Headmaster, for allegedly raping a 10-year-old pupil.
Obaseki: Why Oshiomhole hates me
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has alleged that suspended national chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Adams Oshiomhole is…
JUST IN: Police affairs minister Dingyadi goes into isolation
The Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi has gone into self-isolation for COVID-19.
COVID-19: Kaduna Assembly lawmaker tests positive
A member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Mr Nuhu Shadalafiya has tested positive for coronavirus.
Trump again calls COVID-19 ”China Virus”
U.S. President Donald Trump again called Coronavirus (COVID-19), the ”invincible China virus”.
Amotekun will use supernatural powers – Ekiti commandant says
Ekiti State Corps Commandant of Amotekun, Brigadier-General Joe Komolafe (Rtd.) said that the agency will deploy ancient, local and modern…
Senate President mourns Isma’ila Isa Funtua
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has described the death of Malam Isma’ila Isa Funtua as a painful loss.