Author: Nimot Sulaimon
Kwara butchers lament loss of cattle
The Kwara Butchers Association has said that it lost cows worth N20.5 million during the one-month lockdown in the state.
World Bank grants $400m aid to Afghanistan
The World Bank has approved financial aid worth 400 million dollars to help Afghanistan’s economy and mitigate risks compounded by…
Australian PM announces plan to lift coronavirus lockdown
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a three-stage plan to lift Australia’s Coronavirus restrictions.
Guterres says COVID-19 unleashes tsunami of hate speech
Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of United Nations on Friday called for a global effort to tackle the tsunami of hate…
Trump, Abe agree on actions against Coronavirus
U.S. President Donald Trump and the Japanese Prime Minister have agreed to cooperate closely on measures to prevent the spread…
Former diplomat Yukio Okamoto dies from coronavirus
Yukio Okamoto, a former Japanese diplomat has died after contracting the novel coronavirus. He was aged 74
ECOWAS denies ordering COVID-19 organic medication
The ECOWAS Commission has refuted a report that it, along with its health Institution, West Africa Health Organisation (WAHO) ordered…
Nobody died of coronavirus in Yobe – Gov Buni
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has cleared the air on reports that there was a COVID-19 related death in…
Pakistan to lift lockdown amid rising COVID-19 infections
The Pakistani government has said that the nationwide lockdown would be lifted despite the rising COVID-19 curve.
Kano records 427 Coronavirus cases
The Ministry of Health in Kano said the state now has 427 confirmed Coronavirus cases after NCDC announced 30 new…
Man bags jail term for ATM fraud
Kaduna State High Court has sentenced an internet fraudster, Beegu Tyopav to two years term in a correctional facility.
Electronic music pioneer, Florian Schneider is dead
Florian Schneider, the co-founder of pioneering German electronic band ''Kraftwerk'' has died of cancer.
Paris to hold virtual men’s fashion week amid pandemic
Paris Men's Fashion Week organisers have released a statement that the 2020 edition will be digitised due to the coronavirus…
Nollywood actor Ninalowo celebrates 40th birthday
Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninalowo is celebrating his 40th birth anniversary today, May 7.
NNPC again reduces ex-depot price of petrol
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
Ogun FRSC pledges to enforce lockdown order
The Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) vowed to enforce the intra-state lockdown order to prevent…
Buhari condoles with Buratai over mother’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday condoled with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Yusuf Buratai over the death of his…
Malami explains why he called Abacha loots ‘assets’
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN) has faulted those criticising him for describing the…
Nigerian woman delivers baby aboard Emirates Airline
One of the stranded Nigerians returning from the United Arab Emirates, Mrs. Kafayat Amusan delivered a baby boy aboard Emirates…
LASWA issues ultimatum to illegal barge operators
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has issued a 7-days ultimatum to illegal barge operators along the Mile 2 waterways.
UNIBEN replaces Oshodin with Ehigiator as Registrar
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) on Wednesday announced Mr. Clarkson Ehigiator as the Acting Registrar of the university.
Lockdown: Bauchi CP wants additional mobile courts for defaulters
Bauchi Commissioner of Police, Mr. Philip Maku, has suggested the establishment of additional mobile courts to ensure the speedy trial…
Ondo treats, discharges 3 more COVID-19 patients
The Ondo State Government has treated and discharged three more COVID-19 patients.
Late Rashidi Yekini’s mother to receive monthly stipend
The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has placed the mother of late Super Eagles striker, Rashidi Yekini, Alhaja…
Sokoto Assembly passes bill for 2020 budget review
The Sokoto State House of Assembly has passed a bill to amend the 2020 appropriation law.
Anambra community makes Mbanefo king 35 years after post was vacant
The Orsumoghu Community, an agrarian locality in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra, has elected Chief Elochukwu Mbanefo as its…
A president like no other: Jonathan remembers Yar’Adua
Former Nigerian president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan remembered his boss and ex-president Umaru Musa Yar'Adua with a tribute ten years after…
Falana writes ECOWAS court, calls for online filing
Nigerian human rights campaigner, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has advised the ECOWAS Court of Justice located in Abuja to facilitate…
Gov Ortom confirms fresh COVID-19 case in Benue
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has confirmed a fresh case of Covid-19 infection in the state.
Oyo records 5 new coronavirus cases
Oyo State has recorded five new confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19).