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. The President in a statement issued by…
South-east leaders ask ALL political parties to cede 2023 presidency to zone
A group of political leaders in the south-east has asked all political parties to cede their 2023 presidential ticket to the region. Rising from their meeting in Abia state on Tuesday, the leaders said the zone should be…
FG to borrow dormant account balances, unclaimed dividends
Unclaimed dividends and bank account balances unattended to for at least six years will available as special credit to the federal government through the Unclaimed Funds Trust Fund. According to the Finance Act 2020…
Lagos Deputy Governor’s Loses Brother To Covid-19
The Lagos state Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat’s brother, a medical doctor, is dead. He died of Covid-19 complications. City News gathered that he died Tuesday night. (City News)
Georginio WIjnaldum rejects Liverpool contract offer
Georginio Wijnaldum has rejected Liverpool’s latest offer to keep him at the club. With his contract set to expire in the summer, the midfielder is keen on leaving and joining Barcelona. The Catalan club are ready to land…
U.S. lawmaker contracts coronavirus after vaccination
A Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Kevin Brady, said on Wednesday he had tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) just before he was due to receive the second dose of the vaccine developed…
How we facilitated process for Caverton to import, assemble large helicopter – NPA
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) demonstrated its prowess last weekend with the successful assemblage of a large Caverton helicopter imported from Sikosky Company, USA. The helicopter which was cleared at the Port…
Lagos court fines 65 residents N20,000 each for violating coronavirus curfew
A Special Offences Court has fined 65 people in Lagos State for violating the nationwide 12 am to 4 am curfew. The curfew has been in place since 2020 as one of the measures to combat the spread of COVID-19, the disease…
FBI probing threat to crash airplane into U.S. Capitol to avenge Iranian general’s assassination –…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating the crashing by unknown persons, of radio frequencies used by U.S. air traffic controllers, to broadcast a threat to fly an airplane into U.S. Capitol in revenge for…
Dr. Dre suffers brain aneurysm, issues statement from hospital
Prolific music producer and music industry giant, Dr Dre suffered brain aneurysm on Monday January 4 and is currently receiving treatment at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai…
Mesut Ozil ‘agrees three-year deal with’ Fenerbahce in Turkey to end Arsenal career
Mesut Ozil is set to finally end his career at Arsenal after the midfielder reportedly agreed to join Turkish side Fenerbahce. The German footballer joined the…
Mike Pence tells Trump he can’t decertify Biden’s win
US Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday January 5, reportedly told President Donald Trump that he does not have the authority to decertify President-elect Joe Biden's…
Elvina Ibru tests positive for COVID-19, recounts experience
Nollywood actress Elvina Ibru disclosed on Tuesday that she tested positive for the dreaded novel-coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The actress made the revelation in a video…
COVID-19: We don’t want to go into another lockdown, but latest figures frightening — Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that inasmuch as his government was trying to avert another lockdown as a result of the Coronavirus Disease,…
How Veteran Yoruba Actress, Orisabunmi Died At Age 61
An official press statement has been released by the president of TAMPAN,Mr Bolaji Amusan about the sudden death of a veteran actress, Orisabunmi, which read this: “Breaking…
Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham’s films gross over N300m
Nollywood stars Funke Akindele-Bello and Toyin Abraham currently stand as the two producers with the highest-grossing films with over N300 million in 2020. Mrs.…
Forensic analysts to comb Lekki Toll Gate for 21 days
THE Lagos State Judicial Panel of Enquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS-related abuses and the Lekki Toll Gate shootings of October 20, on Tuesday…
Cuppy won’t break up with Mr Eazi – Temi Otedola
Music star, Mr Eazi and actress cum designer, Temi Otedola, have opened up on their romance four years after it began in London, United Kingdom. In a new podcast,…
BREAKING: Veteran Actress, Orisabunmi Is Dead
The news reaching www.yorubamoviegist.com from Ibadan, Oyo State has claimed that Veteran Yoruba actress popularly known as Orisabunmi is dead. Though, we are yet…
In blow to Trump, Democrats win Georgia, control of Senate
In big blow to Donald Trump and the Republican party, Democrats appeared to have won the two senate seats in Georgia, that will give the party control of the Senate. It means the era…
Stop harassing people over 2023 vice-presidential promise, IPOB tells Umahi
The Indigenous People of Biafra has asked the Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, to stop intimidating citizens of the state because he has allegedly been promised the position of vice-presidential in 2023. This…
Makinde’s SA, Assembly members pleading for arrested hoodlums – Amotekun
The Commander of Oyo State Security Network Agency also known as Amotekun, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (retd.), has said some of the aides of Governor Seyi Makinde are indirectly…
We Didn’t Approve 50% Electricity Tariff Increase – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has debunked reports that it approved a 50% increase in electricity tariffs. ALEDEH News had reported that the commission…
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), Lagos State Council, to sanction perpetrators of fake…