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Russia vs Ukraine: Tuchel speaks on criticism directed at Chelsea

Breaking: Tuchel tests positive for Covid-19

The Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has tested positive for Covid-19.
Rafael Grossi, the Secretary General of IAEA, UN’s atomic energy watchdog, warns of risks following U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites

IAEA launches cancer care initiative in Africa

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Friday, World Cancer Day, launched a new initiative aimed at providing cancer care…
Former Ekiti governor Ayo Fayose comes down heavily on PDP, the party on which platform he was elected two times as governor

Nigerians are doomed if PDP loses 2023 election – Fayose

A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, said Nigerians are doomed if the People's Democratic Party PDP does not…
Former VON boss, Osita Okechukwu, says exit of Governor Peter Mba of Enugu State from PDP to APC signifies the party’s end in the South-East

EFCC confirms release of VON DG Osita Okechukwu

EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed that Okechukwu had been released on bail. “He was released on Monday,” Uwujaren said, even…
Nigeria records more COVID-19 cases

Daily COVID-19 cases tumble in Nigeria

Confirmed cases in Nigeria stood at 253,540 as at 4 February. Death toll remained unchanged at 3,136.
Maj.-Gen. Hilary Nzan s

Insecurity: Wazirin Gummi drums support for Army

Gummi, who is also the Wazirin Gummi said there is need to consolidate the tangible gains made by the Army…
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike

Wike threatens to depose traditional ruler over illegal oil bunkering

Wike charged traditional rulers in the state not to allow illegal oil bunkering and artisanal refinery activities in their domain
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi State

Umahi to employ 5,000 civil servants

Umahi also said Ebonyi government would ensure the completion of its mega projects including the airport, stadium, flyovers and roads,…
Mohammed Alo Beninese kidnapper in Nigeria

Kwara Police arrest Beninese transnational kidnapper Mohammed Alo

The Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ajayi Okasanmi, said the suspect, a citizen of Benin Republic, was arrested while…
PDP reveals next action over impeachment of Mahdi Aliyu

Zamfara Assembly begins impeachment of deputy gov. Mahdi Aliyu-Gusau

Aliyu-Gusau, a lawyer, fell out last year with Governor Bello Matawalle in dumping PDP to decamp to the All Progressives…
Out of school children taken out of the streets by American University Yola

American University Yola enrols 1,232 out-of-school children

Dr Magee Ensign, President of AUN, said insurgency had contributed to having huge number of out-of-school children in the North…
U.S. Covid-19 deaths hit another milestone

900,000 Americans die of COVID-19 in new grim milestone

Experts said COVID-19 is not finished with the U.S. yet as the country may hit one million deaths by April.
Breast and cervical cancer screening

Lagos to screen 100,000 women for breast, cervical cancer

Ogboye stated that free screenings for breast and cervical cancer have since commenced in 62 State health facilities including designated…
Late minister, Prof. Dora Akunyili

Chidiogo honours her mother Dora Akunyili in new book

Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr is a Nigerian Canadian author, speaker, and consultant with a passion for human development and connection.
Osun CP Olawale Olokode

Aregbesola’s APC faction calls for transfer of Osun Police Chief

According to the factional chairman, CP Olokode was usually quick in attending to the complaints by the people in authority…
Kebbi

JUST IN: Terrorists sack Allawa military base , kill soldiers, steal army vehicles, 300 cows

The terrorists burnt down the camp, killed some soldiers, stole two military vehicles and carted away weapons.
Nigerian

FIB arraigns contractor for allegedly stealing customer’s N3.8m Laptop

The Police team, after days of intelligence gathering tracked Olayinka to Oko-Oba area of Agege, Lagos and arrested him.
Rotimi Amaechi

Buhari praises Amaechi for extraordinary legacy as minister receives Daura title

President Buhari described the conferment of the title of “Dan Amana,” the trusted one, on Amaechi as a clear commitment…
Nwonwu

Engr. Don, accomplice re-arraigned over alleged N13m fraud

Haruna told the Court that the defendants fraudulently collected the sum of N13, 000, 000 from one Sidney Okposa with…

Onitsha traders protest illegal shops construction

They barricaded the headquarters of the State Physical Planning Board and the entrance of the Government House in Awka, as…
Oyedepo Jnr, Lekan Adebiyi and Omolara Adebiyi at the unveiling of the event centre.

Monarchs, media moguls, others grace opening of Highpoint Event Centre

Managing Director of Highpoint Event Centre, Mrs. Omolara Adebiyi, said the idea of citing the hall in Agindingbi area of…
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State

Ekiti farmers send SOS message to Fayemi over rampant kidnapping

According to them, unknown people invade their farms to harvest, destroy their food crops, kill and kidnap workers.
Abba Kyari and Evans

I saw hell in hands of Abba Kyari and his boys – Evans

Evans told the court that he was born on April 22, 1980 and is from Nnewi, Anambra. He vehemently denied…
President Buhari

Buhari vows to prioritise poor, vulnerable Nigerians’ welfare

Buhari said Nigeria remains resolutely committed to achieving these set goals despite the challenges that the report highlighted, including the…
Afenifere leader, Adebanjo and Buhari

Buhari’s govt must prosecute 96 terrorists’ sponsors now – Afenifere

Afenifere added that disclosures by the government no longer impressed majority of Nigerians as many of the claims and promises…
Oyelowo Mayowa Fawas

Nigerian Mayowa Fawas posing as American prostitute jailed for N57.8m fraud

Oyelowo, among others things, disguised as ‘a white female professional prostitute’, practicing in the United States of America, to swindle…
L-R: Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan during the State funeral of Ex-Head of the Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan, at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, on Friday

Dignitaries at Shonekan’s funeral service in Lagos (Photos)

At the funeral service were former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd), former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and Vice…
Nigerians troops discover, destroy 107 illegal petroleum products refining sites in the Niger Delta in the last two weeks.

Navy smashes 175 illegal refining sites, arrests 27 vessels

The outgoing Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Eastern Naval Command, Rear Adm. Sanusi Ibrahim, stated this in Calabar while handing over…
Just an lllustration for Muezz Abiola

Muezz Abiola remanded for kidnapping 16-year-old girl

Abiola on Jan .13, at about 7: 30 p.m. at Abojupa area in Oyo town of Oyo State, unlawfully kidnapped…
L-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan; wife of former Military Head of State, Mrs Victoria Gowon; General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd); Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha and the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo during the State funeral of Ex-Head of the Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan, at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, on Friday

Gowon, Jonathan, Osinbajo pay last respect as Shonekan is buried in Lagos

At the funeral service, Osinbajo said Shonekan's love and generosity, not just to his family but to all, was felt…