Author: PM NEWS Editor
COVID-19 cases sink to another low, 655 discharged
In the latest report released by the NCDC on Saturday, Nigeria recorded just 205 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths.
ISWAP claims killing 15 Nigerian soldiers in Gudumbali ambush
Terrorists of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) claimed killing 15 Nigerian soldiers in an ambush near Gudumbali, in the…
Ekiti NLC gives Fayemi deadline to pay workers outstanding salaries
Ekiti NLC has given Governor Kayode Fayemi, till May 1 to pay all outstanding salaries of workers in the state.
London cop Wayne Couzens charged with woman’s murder amid outrage
A London police officer, Wayne Couzens appeared in court on Saturday for the first time after being charged with murder…
Meet Uzoma, Nwegbu the two brutal rapists of Anambra
Two rapists of a 16 year-old girl, Chidiebere Uzoma and Uchenna Nwegbu have been arrested in Awada, Idemili North LGA…
Herdsmen crisis: Tinubu answers critics, points way out
All Progressives Congress national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu finally spoke out on Saturday over the herdsmen crisis
Okonjo-Iweala lands in Abuja, in first visit as WTO DG
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has arrived Abuja on her first official visit.
NLNG trains Bonny Island youths on tourism business
The multi-billion Naira Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) said it is pushing ahead to make its Bonny Island base…
MOSOP gives Buhari 2 weeks to disband Ogoni clean-up board
MOSOP has issued a 14-day ultimatum to President Muhammadu Buhari, to dissolve the governing council and board of trustees of…
Auchi Polytechnic bans students from driving cars on campus
By Jethro Ibileke/Benin Students of Auchi Polytechnic in Edo state have been prohibited from driving private cars within the school.…
Bitcoin reaches fresh record high
The bitcoin, the most popular cryptocurrency, hit a fresh record high above $60,000 on Saturday, according to trading data.
1,655 declared free of COVID-19, infections stuck on slow lane
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said 1,655 people were diagnosed free of the COVID-19 in the last 24…
George Floyd: Minneapolis agrees record $27m settlement with family
The family of George Floyd and Minneapolis have agreed a record $27million settlement to resolve the lawsuit filed against the…
Repair of Falomo Bridge begins tomorrow, partial closure to last six weeks
Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola said the Falomo Bridge which links Victoria Island with Ikoyi, will…
Bolivia’s ex-president Jeanine Anez, ministers arrested in coup probe
The former interim president of Bolivia, Jeanine Áñez Chavez, and several ex-ministers have been arrested as prosecutors probe a coup…
Bandits strike Zamfara again, scores of villagers killed
Bandits have attacked six villages in Zamfara state and left scores of villagers dead, according to Jamilu Magaji, Press secretary…
Biden grants asylum, work permits to Myanmar citizens stranded in US
The Biden administration will grant temporary deportation relief and work permits to Myanmar citizens living in the United States because…
Ikorodu lady Ruka Tayo returns to beat new wife of ex-husband
A 38 year-old woman, Ruka Tayo, along with an accomplice, has returned to her former matrimonial home to beat the…
Senators from New York ask Governor Cuomo to quit
Two US senators from New York, Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, have called on Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign.
No hike in petrol price yet: Federal Government
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige has debunked news of an increase in the price of petrol.…
Buhari congratulates Amaju Pinnick on FIFA post
President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded Mr Amaju Pinnick, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on his election into…
Osinbajo: Nigeria’s unity dependent on justice, equity, fairness
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said the unity of Nigeria must not just be a slogan, it must be anchored on…
NFF chief Amaju Pinnick elected into FIFA council
Agency Report Amaju Pinnick, president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has been elected into the FIFA Executive Council. Pinnick,…
57 cyber fraud suspects, with two rifles, arrested in Ilaro [Full list]
Fifty-seven cyber fraud suspects have been arrested by officials of EFCC at four hotel hideouts in Ilaro, Ogun state. Found…
Adebisi Ademola Offa Health Tech lecturer sentenced for romance scam
Adebisi Ademola, a lecturer at the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment…
Kaduna govt confirms kidnap of 30 students, staff at Forestry college
Kaduna state government has reacted to the kidnapping by marauding gunmen of some students of the Federal College of Forestry.
Ex-Governor Dariye shattered, Supreme Court OKs jail term
Former Plateau Governor Joshua Dariye will have to spend his 10 year jail term, the Supreme Court ruled on Friday.
Tanzanian officials speak on President Magufuli’s health
Tanzania's President John Magufuli is in good health and working normally, two officials said on Friday in response to reports…
Fani-Kayode has mental health challenges: Ex -wife Precious Chikwendu speaks out [Full statement]
Precious Chikwendu, former wife of Femi Fani-Kayode has broken her silence over her affair with the former aviation minister.
Brexit not lockdown hits UK economy
The UK economy shrank by less than feared in January when the country went back into a coronavirus lockdown, but…