China administers nearly 140 million coronavirus vaccines
China has administered 139.97 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines by April 4, 2021, said the country’s National Health Commission (NHC). According to the People’s Daily, China is working to ensure its vaccination efforts…
Why I want to be President in 2023, by Nwankwo
A US-based Mechanical Engineer, Godswill Nwankwo, has declared his intention to contest for President in 2023. Nwankwo made his intention known in a telephone…
Aisha Buhari an agent of unity – Tinubu
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has heaped praises on First Lady, Aisha Buhari, who he described as an agent of unity and…
Lagos to close Ikeja road for 15 months
The Lagos State Government will be diverting the traffic on Adegbola Street from Sunday 11th April, 2021 for 15 months. This is to enable the construction of Ikeja Overpass for the…
Dangote Launches Drivers’ Training Centre to Curtail Crashes
As part of measures to curb road traffic crashes (RTC), the Dangote Cement Plc has launched a drivers’ training centre at the Dangote Cement Plant…
NIRSAL debunks corruption allegation over handling of ABP, threatens litigation
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending has debunked reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria has suspended further disbursements to the agency over allegations of corruption in…
Tinubu hails emergence of Olu-designate, condoles Itsekiri people over Ikenwoli’s passing
All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated the Itsekiri people over the announcement of a new Olu of Warri. He expressed joy…
Kogi finally kicks off COVID vaccination — one month after national roll-out
Kogi state has kicked off COVID-19 vaccination one day after receiving 16,900 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Nigeria administered the first…
BREAKING: National Sports Festival continues in Edo – FG
The Federal Government has declared the 20th ongoing National Sports Festival in Edo State will continue as planned. It countered the announcement by the Local Organising Committee that the festival will end…
Man fleeing with customer’s car arrested on way to Benin Republic
A carwash man Kazeem Olanrewaju, who allegedly absconded in Lagos with a customer’s Toyota Venza car, has been arrested by the police. The owner had left…
We didn’t detain or torture Buhari’s late official driver – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied it tortured Sa’idu Afaka, the President’s official driver to death. Public Relations Officer, Department of State…
JUST IN: Tension as gunmen attack another Imo police station, kidnap officer
Apprehension has engulfed communities in Imo, especially those hosting divisional police headquarters, as gunmen have attacked the Mbieri…
Stop poaching our governors – PDP tells APC
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) to stop poaching its governors. Chairman of the forum,…
Imo attack sponsored by politicians, not IPOB – Uzodinma
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma on Wednesday said the attack on security facilities in the state is the handiwork of aggrieved politicians and not members of the Indigenous People Of…
Wizkid’s manager Pollock speaks on cloning of MIL album by Wisekid
Jada Pollock, Wizkid’s manager who doubles as the mother of his third son has reacted to the cloning of ‘Made In Lagos‘, the Afrobeats singer’s 2020 album. The talent manager and…
Los Angeles police reveal cause of Tiger Woods crash
The Los Angeles Police Department on Wednesday revealed that speed was the main cause of a crash that seriously injured Tiger Woods in February. Sheriff Alex Villanueva said…
Saraki-led Senate, reason for insecurity in Nigeria – MURIC
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) blamed the former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, agitators and bad losers for causing the insecurity under the Muhammadu Buhari…
Olu of Warri stool’s contender arrested, detained in Lagos
There is a new twist to the Olu of Warri succession battle as one of the contenders to the stool, Prince Harrison Jalla, has been arrested and detained by operatives…
Imo jailbreak: 85 fleeing inmates return
No fewer than 85 fleeing inmates have returned to Owerri Correctional Centre which was attacked in the early hours of Monday by gunmen, investigation has revealed. Our…
I will battle banditry, kidnapping, secessionists – IG
Acting Inspector-General of Police Usman Alkali Baba began his tenure on Wednesday with a pledge to confront “increasingly, complex and pervasive security threats” in the country. He…
South using restructuring agitation to bargain, say North’s elders
Northern elders on Wednesday spoke on the 2023 elections, alleging that the South is using the agitation for restructuring to bargain for the zoning of the presidency. The Northern…
I didn’t file any suit against Atiku’s citizenship – Malami
Overwhelmed by the spate of criticism and condemnation trailing his questioning of Nigeria citizenship of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in a law court, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,…
BREAKING: Osinbajo decorates new IGP
VICE President Yemi Osinbajo is currently decorating Usman Alkali Baba with the rank of Inspector-General of Police, IGP. Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari had on Tuesday approved the appointment of Usman Alkali Baba…
Billionaires list: Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu’s wealth rises by $5.7bn
The combined net worth of three of Nigeria’s richest persons increased by $5.7bn in one year to $22.5bn, according to Forbes’ 2021 World’s Billionaires list. The…