Author: PM NEWS Editor
Aregbesola calls for prayers against Biafra, Yoruba Nation
Minister of interior, Alhaji Rauf Aregbesola has urged muslims to pray against 'ethnic agitators'.
Nigeria announces holiday for Eid-el-Kabir
The Nigerian Government has declared Tuesday July 20 and Wednesday July 21, 2021, as public holiday to mark this year’s…
Tyson Fury, Wilder trilogy now slated for October
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder trilogy fight will take place on Oct. 9, in Las Vegas, the promoters Top Rank…
Ex NNPC boss Andrew Yakubu gives up on forfeited $9.7M
Former NNPC boss Andrew Yakubu has withdrawn the appeal at the Supreme Court against the forfeiture of $9.7M and £74,000…
Army says 1009 detainees released not Boko Haram fighters
The Nigerian Army (NA) has clarified that the 1009 detainees released to Borno government were not Boko Haram fighters.
Senate approves $8.3B loans for Buhari govt
The Senate approves Buhari’s request for external loans to the tune of $8.3B and €490M under the 2018-2020 External Borrowing…
‘God save Lebanon’: PM designate Saad Hariri quits
Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri has stepped down after nine months of deadlock in forming a government.
Kano company Enerbett International forfeits $3.7M to FG
A Nigerian company based in Kano, Enerbett International has forfeited permanently to the Federal Government $3,719,855.
Reps step down conference report on PIB after row
The House of Representatives on Thursday in Abuja stepped down the report of the National Assembly conference committee on Petroleum…
Flood kills 33 in Germany, dozens missing
At least 33 people have died in Germany and dozens were missing on Thursday as record rainfall in western Europe…
Rwanda goes into lockdown from tomorrow
Rwanda will from tomorrow put the capital Kigali and eight other districts across the country under lockdown as COVID-19 cases…
Haiti latest: Herard head of President Moise’s security arrested
Dimitri Herard, head of security at the Haitian presidential palace has been taken into custody as part of the investigation…
Senegal alarmed by rising COVID-19 cases
Senegal is alarmed by an "unprecedented" surge in COVID-19 cases, after reporting a record 733 cases on Wednesday.
All set for Ijebu Heritage Half Marathon on Saturday
The maiden edition of the Ijebu Heritage Half Marathon, is now two days away, taking place in Ijebu Ode on…
Army chases James Matol soldier who killed NDU student Ugadu
The Nigerian Army has launched a manhunt for James Matol, the soldier who killed Miss Jennifer Ugadu, a student of…
A-Z of Delta variant, why nations are scared
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said the Delta variant of COVID-19, which triggered UNILAG shutdown Wednesday is now in 111…
Wasteful Ikpeazu launches Abia Social Identity Number despite NIN
Despite the existence of the National Identity Number, Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia on Wednesday launched his state's replica of…
Katsina police shut Kankara road, others for Buhari
The Police Command in Katsina State has announced the temporary closure of Kankara-Dutsinma road, over the scheduled visit of President…
Pastor Stephen Kalu jailed for life over rape
Justice Peter Kekemeke of the FCT High Court, Nyanya, on Wednesday sentenced a 29- year-old Pastor Stephen Kalu to life…
Jeff Bezos becomes Smithsonian Institution’s biggest donor ever
Billionaire Jeff Bezos has donated a whopping $200 million to the Smithsonian Institution, the largest gift ever received since its…
Salaries gulp 95 per cent of Federal allocation: Fintiri laments
Gov. Ahmadu Fintri of Adamawa said the state government spends 95 per cent of its monthly Federal allocation on the…
Second batch of Nigeria’s Tokyo Olympic team arrive Kizarazu camp
The second batch of Nigeria’s Olympic contingent has arrived Kizarazu, the team’s training camp ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics…
Vetland Senior School wins Lagos Governor’s Quiz contest
Students of Vetland Senior Grammar School, Ifako-Ijaiye, have emerged champions of this year’s Lagos State Governor’s Quiz competition.
Nigerian Mission takes stock of losses by Nigerians in Zuma riots
The Nigeria Mission in South Africa has begun counting the losses Nigerian businessmen incurred in the orgy of looting triggered…
Gateway Utd edge Wikki Tourists for Aiteo FA Cup quarter-final
Gateway Utd on Wednesday continued their giant-killing run as they edged past Wikki Tourists To reach Aiteo FA Cup quarterfinals.
Zulu King begs Zuma rioters as 25,000 soldiers set to hit streets
Zulu King Misuzulu has appealed to his people to withdraw from the riots and looting over ex-president Jacob Zuma jailing.
First NALDA integrated farm ready in Daura
The first of integrated farms developed by National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) is ready in Daura, Katsina state
Why we raided Lekki Parktonian Hotel: EFCC story
The EFCC has given an insight into its raid of Parktonian Hotel in Lekki Lagos, saying it acted on intelligence…
Akintoye, Igboho, scores of Yoruba groups drag Buhari, Malami to ICC
The Leader of Ilana Omo Oodua, Professor Banji Akintoye, Sunday Igboho and 49 others have filed a 27-page petition before…
JUST IN: Indian Ganesh Shinde wins Dubai Duty Free Draw
An Indian Ganesh Shinde from Mumbai was the lucky winner of the $1 million (Dh3.67 million) star prize in the…