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Global coronavirus cases hit 30 million milestone

The global coronavirus cases topped the 30 million mark on Thursday morning, reinforcing expert suggestions that the world may be…
Omokri

Petition asking EU, UK to place travel ban on El-Rufai gathers 20,491 signatures 

As at 9:12am on Thursday, 20,491 people have signed petition asking the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK)…

Nigeria has always been divided, Presidency replies Obasanjo, Soyinka

The presidency has debunked comments by Professor Wole Soyinka and former president Olusegun Obasanjo, suggesting that Nigerians have become more…

Buhari’s PACAC shoots down new agency for loot recovery

The proposed agency to manage recovered loot may be dead on arrival, as the Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-Corruption(PACAC) has…

Governorship Countdown: Meet past governors of Edo State

As countdown to the zero hour for the Edo State governorship election continues to tick, gladiators in the election are…

El-Rufai signs castration law for rapists (Details)

Governor Nasir El-Rufai has signed the Kaduna State Penal Code (Amendment) Law 2020 which provides for stiff penalties, including surgical…
I'm sad: Ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki drops verdict on Natasha, Akpabio saga

Saraki to EU: Impose Visa ban on election riggers in Nigeria

Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has called on the European Union, EU, to impose visa ban on Nigerian politicians…

Sensitive materials arrive Edo for governorship poll, INEC declares readiness

Sensitive materials for the governorship poll in Edo State have arrived the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, in the state…

NLC to Buhari: Reverse fuel hike within 14 days or face civil unrest

The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, on Wednesday issued 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to reverse hike in fuel and…

Photo News: Buhari unveils Nigeria at 60 Logo

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday unveiled the Nigeria at 60 Logo during the eFEC Meeting held at the Council Chambers.…
Ize-Iyamu and Obaseki

Stark Truth: Obaseki or Ize-Iyamu cannot end godfatherism in Edo

But one thing stands clear: Obaseki cannot end godfatherism in Edo and Ize-Iyamu cannot wash himself clean from the stain…
Naira strengthens further at official FX market

Dollar, Sterling, Euro batter Naira again in parallel market

The Naira has lost all its gains of two weeks ago against the US dollar and other major currencies and…

Nigeria most prosperous black nation in the world – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja described Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, as the most prosperous black nation in the…

Covid-19 pandemic has just begun: WHO envoy Nabbaro

The world is still “at the beginning” of the COVID-19 pandemic and is “not even at the middle,” a WHO…

Otedola splashes N300m on Ferrari cars for daughters

Femi Otedola, Nigerian businessman and father to popular entertainer Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola (DJ Cuppy) has spoilt his three daughters with…

Yoshihide Suga steps in as Japan’s 99th prime minister

Japan’s Yoshihide Suga was voted as the 99th prime minister by parliament on Wednesday to become the country’s first new…

Coronavirus officially kills over 200,000 Americans

America's death toll from coronavirus officially crossed the 200,000 mark on Tuesday night, as 1,142 new deaths were reported by…
Court lambasts defence lawyer over delay tactics in N5bn libel suit by ex-INEC REC Mike Igini against ex-Edo APC chair David Imuse, 2 others

Election Rigging: 3 varsity dons to face trial, 3 INEC staff sacked

Three university lecturers involved in electoral malpractice in Akwa Ibom during the 2019 general elections to face trial, resident electoral…
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Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases fall drastically again; 8 states record new infections

Nigeria's COVID-19 cases have fallen drastically again below 100, with only eight states recording new infections on Tuesday.

Leaked Video: Obaseki praises Tinubu to high heaven

A video has surfaced that shows that Edo governor Godwin Obaseki is a man of contradictions when it comes to…

Buhari defends huge borrowing to fund infrastructure

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration's borrowing to fund infrastructure was in order.

Battle for the soul of Edo: Obaseki replies Tinubu

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has lashed back at the chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola…

Kainji Dam intact, says ICRC boss. It would have been Nigeria’s Tsunami

Kainji Dam never collapsed. It is intact and the facility is operating flawlessly, says ICRC, which concessioned the facility
Soyinka

Between ‘Dividers-In-Chief’ and ‘Divider-In-Law’

I am notoriously no fan of Olusegun Obasanjo, General, twice former president and co-architect with other past leaders of the…

Photo News: Osinbajo attends ECOWAS summit in Ghana

Nigeria's Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday attended the ECOWAS Extraordinary Summit on the situation in Mali on behalf…

Soyinka: Obasanjo is right, Nigeria close to extinction under Buhari

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka on Tuesday said Nigeria, under President Muhammadu Buhari is close to extinction.
Niger coup: Mali’s military leader confirms call with Putin

Mali must appoint civilian govt. immediately – ECOWAS

President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, the acting chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)  said on Tuesday…

Video: Why Edo people must reject Godwin Obaseki on Saturday – Tinubu

National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has told the people of Edo State to reject…

Osinbajo leaves Abuja for Ghana to attend ECOWAS’ Summit on Mali

Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has left Abuja for Accra, Ghana to attend an Extraordinary Summit of the Economic…

Nigeria’s COVID-19 death toll now 1,083

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) at midnight on Monday said that the death toll from COVID-19 pandemic in…