Author: Taiwo Okanlawon
Ex-Osun lawmaker, Senator Bayo Salami dies in US
Osun former lawmaker and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Bayo Salami has died after a brief illness.
FA Cup: Michael Owen releases predictions
Michael Owen, a former Premier League star, has predicted some of the FA Cup third round fixtures as Chelsea host…
NDLEA releases list of successful new candidates
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has released the list of successful applicants in its ongoing recruitment exercise.
Trump finally accepts defeat, promises “orderly transition” of power
United States President, Donald Trump has acknowledged that his tenure at the White House will come to an end on…
Abraham: Chelsea new boys need time to find their best form
Chelsea’s striker Tammy Abraham has stated that new recruits need time to develop an understanding with the rest of their…
COVID-19 disrupts Olympics-Japan torch exhibitions
Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on Thursday that upcoming exhibitions of the Tokyo Olympics torch around the Japanese capital have been…
Organised labour suspends strike in Kebbi
The organised labour in Kebbi has suspended its indefinite strike over unpaid leave grant and adjustment on the new minimum…
Enugu State hails Christian Chukwu at 70
The Enugu State Government has congratulated iconic former Nigerian international football player and national coach, Christian Chukwu, on his attainment…
COVID-19 is real, don’t listen to your pastors – Daddy Freeze warns
Popular media personality, Ifedayo Olarinde popularly called Daddy Freeze has advised Nigerians not to allow any Pastor deceive them into…
Kano Hisbah Police arrest 53 teenagers for selling drugs
No fewer than 53 teenagers have been arrested by the Kano State Hisbah Board over alleged involvement in immoral acts…
Police arrest 83 cult members in Benue State
No fewer than eighty-three cultists and criminals have been arrested by Benue State Police Command after some black spots were…
Buhari celebrates NLC pioneer leader, Hassan Sunmonu, twin brother at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the pioneer President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, (1978-1984), Alhaji Hassan Adebayo Sunmonu, on…
Second wave of COVID-19 easily transmitted, deadlier – LUTH
The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) has warned Nigerians that the second wave of COVID-19 is easily transmittable and deadlier…
COVID-19: Govt officials, VIPs, face travel bans
The Federal Government has said it will clamp down on VIPs and government officials who fail to undergo compulsory COVID-19…
God rejected Trump, he should leave, says Primate Ayodele
Popular cleric and leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has revealed that God rejected United States President,…
World leaders react to U.S. political unrest, invasion of Capitol building
World leaders expressed shock at political unrest in the United States (U.S.) Wednesday which saw supporters of President Donald Trump…
UNICEF, others celebrate Cobhams Asuquo at 40
Popular Nigerian multitalented music producer, Cobhams Asuquo, is celebrating his 40th birthday today, Wednesday, January 6th, 2021.
Lagos deputy gov, Hamzat loses brother to COVID-19
Haroun Hamzat, a medical doctor, and younger brother to the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat is dead.
Buhari greets former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu at 70
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday felicitated with the former coach of the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu, on his 70th birthday.
Ex- President Jonathan hails Oyakhilome for transforming humanity through FALA
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has stated that the African Future Leaders Award (FALA) organized by the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation…
#FALA2020: Pastor Oyakhilome gives star award winner $25,000, others $10,000 each
Winners from the 2020 Future Africa Leaders Awards are the latest to benefit from President of Loveworld Incorporated, the Christ…
#EndSARS protests wouldn’t have succeeded without entertainers – Ayola
Canada-based Nigerian Afro-soul singer and songwriter, Abdullah Abubakre popularly known as Ayola has hailed entertainers for their roles in making…
Manchester City former midfielder, Colin Bell is dead
Former Manchester City midfielder, Colin Bell, who was nicknamed "The King of the Kippax" and Nijinsky and widely regarded as…
How I became leader in the print industry – Victor Peña
With offices in California, Korea, and China, and products sold around the world, OmniPrint has gained prominence in the print…
Davolee’s ‘Happiness’ hits over 5 million streams in one month
These are really happy times for Nigeria’s multi-talented songwriter, rapper/ recording artiste, and Festival Bar crooner Davolee who just welcomed…
Ex-AGF Adoke tests positive for COVID-19 in Dubai
Former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke has disclosed he contracted COVID-19.
Lagos Speaker suggests solution to problem of fake news
The Speaker, Lagos House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, has advised the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),…
Pochettino says Messi is welcome to PSG
New Paris Saint-Germain manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has said Argentine footballer and star player for the Spanish club Barcelona, Lionel Messi…
Osun announces resumption date for schools
All public and private schools in Osun State have been ordered to resume on January 18, 2021.
Igbo people cannot unite – Chimamanda blows hot
Award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie has said southeast people cannot unite to work towards the actualization of an Igbo presidency.