Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Match Day 6 results in 2020/2021 NPFL
Following are the results of Match Day 6 fixtures played on Sunday in the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL):…
Gunmen abduct Bridget Esene Immigration Service spokesperson in Benin
By Igbaugba Ehigimetor The Spokesperson of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Edo Command, Mrs Bridget Esene, has reportedly been abducted…
Nine dead, 9 injured in Akungba Akoko crash – FRSC
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says no fewer than nine persons died while nine persons…
Troops arrest currency counterfeiting kingpin, seize 5.3bn fake notes
Malian troops on Friday arrested the mastermind of a counterfeiting trafficking network in possession of 5.3 billion CFA francs in…
Married 8 times: The intriguing life of legendary CNN interviewer Larry King
By Nehru Odeh He was the proverbial cat with nine lives. He cheated death many times, but finally succumbed to…
Several feared dead in Delta gas plant explosion
Okafor Ofiebor Yet to be ascertained number of persons were feared dead with many others injured from the explosion at…
A gay man in Biden’s cabinet
By Sola Adeyeye One had always known that sooner or later, the nomination by President Biden of Peter Buttigieg, an…
FIFA threatens players in any breakaway league with ban
FIFA has issued a warning that players who take part in a so-called “European super league” for the continent’s biggest…
Man found dead in his car in Lagos — LASEMA
By Aisha Cole A lone driver was found dead behind the wheels in his car along CMD Road, Magodo, in…
SSANU, NASU begin nationwide strike from Feb. 5
By Joan Nwagwu The non-teaching staff of federal universities have resolved to embark on a nationwide strike on Feb. 5,…
Imo North by-election: Court rejects Ararume’s plea against APC, Ibezim
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, rejected Sen. Ifeanyi Araraume’s prayer, seeking not to join the All Progressives Congress…
Anambra 2021: Onunkwo declares to run on APC platform
By Chimezie Anaso Chief Johnbosco Onunkwo, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared his intention to contest…
Arrest, treat Sunday Igboho, others like criminals, Makinde tells Oyo CP
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has asked the new Commissioner of Police in Oyo, CP Ngozi Onadeko, to arrest…
Why Kamala Harris’ husband is excited about ‘Second Gentleman’ role
By Nehru Odeh We are in for a Biden/Harris administration spiced with fun and humour. And Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug…
Rivers housewife narrates how she was allegedly raped by husband’s friend
Okafor Ofiebor/ Port Harcourt A 20- year- old housewife, Believe (husband’s name withheld) has alleged that one Ogechi Uchendu who…
COVID-19: Ebonyi bans night clubs, drinking joints, others
By Douglas Okoro The Ebonyi government has announced a ban on night clubs and drinking joints among others to forestall…
Buratai: Military achieving great success in war against Boko Haram
By Henry Oladele The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. – Gen. Tukur Buratai has said the military is achieving…
Zamfara Governor opens up on alleged Hilux van gifts to repentant bandits
By Abubakar Ahmed Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has denied reports that he bought and gave vehicles to some of…
COVID-19: Panic in Edo as 39 healthcare workers test positive in 72 hours
By Jethro Ibileke/Benin The fight against Coronavius (Covid-19), in Edo could be heading to crisis, as the state government announced…
Africa lacks enough oxygen to treat COVID-19 patients – CDC
Africa does not have an adequate oxygen supply to treat all patients during the second wave of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)…
DHQ: Why troops abandoned their base during attack by Boko/ISWAP in Borno
By Johnson Eyiangho The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Thursday denied media reports that terrorists had overrun a military base in…
Amanda Gorman: The story of the poet who stole the show at Biden’s inauguration
By Nehru Odeh She represents all that America stands for. A young black skinny girl, she had always dreamt of…
Police nab 3 members of notorious Shilla Boys in Yola
By Muhammad Adam The police in Yola on Thursday confirmed the arrest of three members of a gang, notoriously known…
Umahi: Performance of police in Ebonyi disappointing
By Chukwuemeka Opara Gov. David Umahi has expressed disappointment over the performance of the police in Ebonyi state lately, saying…
COVID-19: Again, Osun govt imposes curfew, orders civil servants to work from home
By Victor Adeoti Osun government has directed civil servants below grade level 12 to work from home effective from Jan.…
FG unveils job, business opportunities for ex-N-Power beneficiaries
Beneficiaries of the N-Power initiative who have concluded the two-year job programme will now be able to access permanent job…
7 things to know about the 127- year-old ‘fat’ Bible used to swear in Joe Biden
By the constitution of the United States, elected officials are not required to take their oath of office specifically with…
COVID-19: Wike directs civil servants from levels 01 to 13 to stay at home
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike, has directed civil servants on grade levels 01 to 13, except those on…
Three die as bus rammed into truck in Port Harcourt
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Three passengers were feared dead in an accident involving a commercial bus with 14 passengers and a…
Wike: Rivers will spend N500m on repair of burnt Sokoto market
Okafor Ofiebor/ Port Harcourt Governor Nyesom Wike on Wednesday pledged that he will make available the sum of N500 million…