Author: Taiwo Okanlawon
Nigeria seeks UK’s support over Boko Haram, ISWAP
The Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, says it is exploring areas of support from the United Kingdom in the fight…
Governor Zulum presents staff of office to new Emir of Biu
Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum, has presented a staff of office to the new Emir of Biu, Mai Mustapha Umar II…
South African jazz legend, Jonas Gwangwa dies at 83
South Africa jazz trombonist and composer Jonas Gwangwa, whose music powered the anti-apartheid struggle, died on Saturday aged 83, the…
Bauchi govt fumigates state to curb malaria
The Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA) has collaborated with other agencies to joined hands and fumigate the state starting…
COVID-19: Osun records 27 new cases
Osun has recorded 27 new cases of the infection, raising the tally of cases in the state to 1,348.
Kidnappers who came from Sokoto arrested in Ekiti
The Ekiti State Security Network Agency (Amotekun) has arrested four suspected kidnappers.
I don’t listen to speculation – Lampard reacts to Chelsea’s plan to replace him
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has claimed he does not listen to the speculation over his future.
Napoli striker, Osimhen survives COVID-19, tests negative
Napoli and Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has recovered from the dreaded coronavirus infection.
Ikpeazu commissions four roads in Abia
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, has officially opened for public use, a quaternary roads in the economic hub of…
Dangote maintains 1st position in Africa billionaires’ list
Aliko Dangote of Nigeria has maintained his position as Africa’s richest person for 10 consecutive years, according to the 2021…
Veteran actress, Mama Rainbow remembers late husband
Veteran Nollywood actress Idowu Philips also known as Mama Rainbow has remembered her husband Augustine Ayanfemi Phillips 37 years after…
Meet Bryce Thompson: Pro basketballer turned entrepreneur
Bryce Thompson, a young pro basketballer turned entrepreneur who achieved the rank of chairman at age 23, owes some of…
DJ Khaled to host MTV Africa Music Awards 2021
Grammy Award-winning global sensation, DJ, and record executive, DJ Khaled is set to host the MTV Africa Music Awards Kampala…
COVID-19 new guidelines are with immediate effect – Osun Commissioner
Osun State Government has warned people conducting themselves and their businesses in manners that contravene the new set of COVID-19…
Oluwo receives Osun Police boss, begs force to resume full operation
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdurrosheed Adewale Akanbi Telu 1 has appealed to the Nigerian Police Force to resume full…
Tiwa Savage, Sarkodie, Khaligraph Jones, others nominated for MAMA
Tiwa Savage, Sarkodie, Khaligraph Jones are among other African artistes nominated for Pan-African Listeners’ Choice category for the MTV Africa…
LIRS gives employers deadline to file annual tax returns
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) urges all employers of labour in Lagos State to file their Company’s Annual…
Google threatens to halt search engine from Australia
Google on Friday threatened to pull its search engine from Australia over a proposed media code that would require the…
Rooney tips Manchester United for Premier League title
Derby County Football Club's manager Wayne Rooney has tipped Ole Gunner Solskjaer's Manchester United will win the Premier League this…
Catholic official reveals why Bishop Kukah is under attack
Reverend Fr. Benjamin Achi has stated that Bishop Hassan Kukah is being attacked for his comments on President Muhammadu Buhari…
Nigerian Railway launches N900m e-ticketing platform
The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC has disclosed the launch of N900 million e-ticketing platform.
Tunde Ednut returns to Instagram for 3rd time
Controversial social media influencer and singer Tunde Ednut has recovered his Instagram account with one million followers still intact.
Singer Payseen drops ‘Vibe Machine’ album
Nigerian singer and songwriter David Chinedu Romaine professionally known as "PAYSEEN" has announced the release of his album titled "Vibe…
Use COVID-19 vaccines money to tackle insecurity – Bafarawa tells Buhari
A former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, has said worsening insecurity in the country deserves more attention than…
Asisat Oshoala dedicates brace to late step mum
Super Falcons captain and Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala unveiled a T-shirt dedicated to her step-mother who died recently after scoring…
Ronaldo breaks new record in football history
Portuguese footballer and Serie A club Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has now become the top goalscorer in football history with…
AfDB, EIB partner to fast-track development in Africa
The African Development Bank, AfDB, and the European Investment Bank, EIB, have signed a joint partnership action plan highlighting their…
Libyan officials meet Egyptian govt in Cairo to consolidate relations
The Chargé d’affaires of the Libyan embassy in Cairo, Tarek Mesbah al-Hawaij, on Wednesday met with officials of the Egyptian…
Mandela’s foundation rocked by graft scandal
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has commenced an investigation on its own senior managers over allegations of graft.
Tunisia condoles with Libya after 3 die in Tripoli explosion
Tunisia has sympathized with the Libyan government and the families of victims of an explosion at the Janzour naval academy…