BREAKING: Olu of Warri ‘indisposed, receiving medical care – Palace director
The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli is “indisposed and currently receiving medical care”, the Olu’s palace administration director, Chief Clement Maleghemi…
Troops rescue 10 kidnapped victims in Zamfara
Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have rescued 10 kidnapped victims from bandits at Yenyewa Village in Zamfara following a tip-off. Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, the Coordinator, Defence…
BioNTech/Pfizer to distribute vaccine in EU from Wednesday
German manufacturer BioNTech has said that the first deliveries of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine within the European Union (EU) can start on Wednesday. By the end of the year, 12.5 million…
Total closure of Third Mainland Bridge from midnight Saturday
The Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos will be totally shut for 72 hours from midnight Saturday, Federal Controller of Works, Olukayode Popoola said. The closure is to allow for casting of concrete on the expansion…
Trump supporters to hold ‘second inauguration’ for him January 20
Thousands of President Donald Trump supporters are planning a virtual “second inauguration” for the outgoing US President, the same day as President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.…
Important Information for Lagos-Ibadan expressway users
A 48-hour partial closure of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway will begin 28 Dec to enable the completion of a flyover bridge. Federal Controller of…
My only regret as Minister – Lai Mohammed
Alhaji Lai Mohammed says his only regret as a minister is that some Nigerians have failed to appreciate that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is doing so much with…
My four children tested positive for COVID-19 – Boss Mustapha
Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), says four of his children have tested positive for coronavirus. Mustapha, who is the chairman of the presidential task force on COVID-19, announced this…
Trump back in Supreme Court to cancel Pennsylvania election
Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump is unrelenting in his pursuit of court help to overturn the election of President-elect Joe Biden. His latest gambit is a new petition…
FG approves $2bn for first phase of Ibom Deep Seaport
Akwa Ibom state government says the federal government has approved $2.016 billion for the first phase of Ibom Deep Seaport (IDSP). This was disclosed on Saturday by Akan Okon, commissioner for economic development and IDSP, in…
19-year-old UNILORIN Student Commits Suicide After Losing N300m To Forex
A 300-level student of the Department of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, Gbenga Favour Olaoye-Akanbi, has committed suicide after he was allegedly duped by a forex trader, Eseka Chuckwutem Gospel (ESG). Family sources…
Makinde a “baby governor”, not leader of South-West PDP – Fayose
A former governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, once again knocked Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over the leadership of the South-West PDP. Fayose described…
Military airstrike kills scores of terrorists, destroys gun trucks in Borno
The Defence Headquarters says the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole has killed scores of Boko Haram terrorists and destroyed their gun trucks in air strikes at Ajiri in Mafa Local…
COVID-19: NCDC confirms six new deaths, 356 infections
As the country gradually settles into what the presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19 describes as similar to a second wave of infections, Nigeria’s fatality toll recorded another…
Joe Biden, with wife, takes the COVID-19 vaccine, praises Trump
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill on Monday received their first doses of the coronavirus vaccine on live television, part of a growing effort to…
Nigerian stocks gain N334b on back of Dangote Cement
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) gained N334 billion on Monday due to buying interest in Dangote Cement and 22 other stocks. Specifically, the market capitalisation rose by…
How Atiku moved $30m into Nigeria for 2019 election – Court papers
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar moved $30 million, about N13.5 billion into Nigeria in 2019 to prosecute his failed bid to unseat President Buhari in the election. Revelation…
How Nigerians in diaspora can register for NIN
Abike Dabiri-Erewa has directed Nigerians abroad to visit the website of the National Identity Management Commission to enable them to register for the National…
COVID-19: Five countries block flights from South Africa
Five countries on Monday announced that they have banned flights from South Africa following the discovery of a new variant of the coronavirus. Last week, South African…
FG mulls flight ban over new COVID-19 strain
The federal government may impose a travel ban to and from certain parts of the world over the new strain of COVID-19 manifesting itself in the United Kingdom. Speaking at a special…
Olu of Warri passes on
OLU of Warri Ogiame Ikenwoli has passed on, it was learnt last night. But no palace official was willing to confirm the demise of the foremost traditional ruler until the…
FG Imposes New COVID-19 Restrictions, Shuts Down Nightclubs, Recreational Centres
The Federal Government has imposed new restrictions amid the rising cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in various parts of the country. Mr Boss Mustapha, who is the Chairman…
BREAKING: FG extends deadline for NIN update
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for the provision of National Identification Number by telecommunication service subscribers. This was contained in a statement on Monday by the…
House Of Reps To Take Action Against Member Who Called For President Buhari’s Impeachment
This development was made known by House Leader, Hon. Ado Doguwa who noted that Chinda is acting in a personal capacity as his calls do not represent the views of the House, his constituency, or his party. Naija News reports…