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US Democrats mad with Trump over Justice Barrett
Prominent Democrats have condemned the confirmation and swearing in of Judge Amy Coney Barrett as justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Barrett took the constitutional oath of office before President Donald Trump at a brief ceremony hosted…
Lekki shooting: Many of those injured have been treated and discharged, says Sanwo-Olu
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, says many of those who sustained injuries when some men in military uniform opened fire on protesters at Lekki toll gate in Lagos, have been treated and discharged. Exactly a week ago,…
Adamawa gives looters 12 hours to return stolen COVID-19 relief items
Ahmadu Fintiri, governor of Adamawa, has given all those who looted COVID-19 relief items in the state 12 hours to return them. In a state-wide broadcast on Tuesday, Fintiri threatened to demolish any building that houses the…
Papers filed against Tinubu, Alpha Beta got burnt during invasion of Lagos court – Lawyer
Tade Ipadeola, counsel to Dapo Apara, a former managing director of Alpha Beta Consulting, a tax firm, says the originating summons filed at Igbosere high court, Lagos, against Bola Tinubu, former governor of the state, and…
Governor Lalong lifts curfew on Jos
Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong, has directed the lifting of 24-hour curfew imposed on Jos North and South Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the State. The governor made this known in a…
EFCC tightens noose against internet fraudsters, others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has strengthened the onslaught against the ubiquitous internet fraudsters popularly known as ‘yahoo boys’, who operate by scamming unsuspected…
Buhari re-nominates Yakubu as INEC chairman
President Muhmmadu Buhari has re-nominated the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, for a second term in office. The President had sent…
NYSC tightens security on orientation camps
The National Youths Service Scheme, NYSC has directed its State Coordinators to liaise with security agencies in their respective states to beef up security presence to ward off potential attacks…
We’ll not allow you to cause chaos in Niger Delta – IYC tells IPOB
The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide (IYC) has warned that it will not allow any secessionist group such as the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, to cause chaos in Bayelsa and other Niger Delta…
Ronaldo to miss Barcelona clash following third positive Coronavirus test
Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruled out of Juventus’ Champions League clash against Barcelona on Wednesday as his third coronavirus test returned positive. Ronaldo tested positive for…
FG declares Thursday public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 29 as Public Holiday to mark this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, the Islamic festival commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW).…
Lagos needs urgent federal assistance, says APC
Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday solicited the support of the Federal Government for the state as the Sanwo-Olu administration tackles the challenges of rebuilding critical…
Army denies shooting Lekki protesters
Army’s 81 Division on Tuesday denied that soldiers opened fire on #ENDSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza last Tuesday night. A statement by Acting Director Public…
Social media misuse puts Nigeria on keg of gun powder – FG
The Federal Government on Tuesday said Nigeria was sitting on a keg of gun powder as a result of fake news on social media platforms. It said it was worried that the next war might be “fought…
Suspects who burnt BRT buses, 518 others arrested
The police in Lagos on Tuesday paraded 520 suspects arrested for their roles in last week’s violence. Six policemen and four others were killed in the state during the mayhem unleashed on…
Criminals threatening Army with travel ban, I don’t mind living in Nigeria – Buratai
Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has taken a swipe at those threatening Nigerian military officers with a travel ban. He spoke on Monday at a meeting with Army commanders in Abuja on the End SARS protest and violent…
MTN Nigeria appoints Karl Toriola as new CEO
MTN Nigeria has appointed Karl Toriola as the new chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from March 1, 2021. In a statement by MTN Group on Monday, Toriola, the current vice president for MTN Group’s West and Central Africa…
Why distribution of COVID-19 palliatives differed across states – CACOVID
Members of the private sector-led coalition against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has explained that the delay in the distribution of relief items was due to logistics. In a statement signed by Osita Nwasinobi, CACOVID explained that it…
Nigerian Emmanuel stabbed to death by Ghanaian wife in India
A 30-year-old Nigerian, identified as Emmanuel has been stabbed to death in India by his Ghanaian wife after she “got to know that he was involved with another woman,” police said. According to…
Trump celebrates installing Amy Coney Barrett in US Supreme Court
US President Donald Trump at a White House ceremony on Monday night celebrated U.S. Senate confirmation of his third Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett. Her confirmation eight days before the…
I forgive my accusers – Sadiya Umar-Farouq
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar-Farouq, said she has forgiven those who accused her of hiding COVID-19 palliatives meant for the…
Latest Polls: Biden leads Trump in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania
Seven days to US presidential election, Democratic challenger Joe Biden maintains a solid lead over President Donald Trump in Wisconsin and a narrower advantage in Pennsylvania, the latest Reuters/Ipsos opinion…
A bigger impact in Italy than Ronaldo? Milan ‘GOD’ Ibrahimovic performing miracles
After Romelu Lukaku sealed a 4-2 victory for Inter in February's Milan derby, the Belgian striker declared: "There's a new king in town." Zlatan Ibrahimovic bided his time before finally…
Police abandon streets in Lagos, Abuja
Fear has gripped residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja and Lagos State due to the absence of policemen on the streets. They have also withdrawn from major highways since the…