UNILAG eggheads receive N8billion research grant – VC Ogundipe
The Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, said the institution has attracted over N8bn research grants in the past three years. Ogundipe disclosed…
U.S. congressional panel trims guests at Biden’s inauguration
A U.S. congressional committee, citing the pandemic, said it would significantly limit the number of guests allowed to attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony…
French President Macron catches COVID, now in isolation
French President Emmanuel Macron has joined the league of presidents and prime ministers who contracted the COVID-19. He is now self-isolating. The 42-year-old will continue to run…
Lagos orders public, private schools to vacate
Lagos State Government has ordered that all private and public schools vacate by Friday, Dec. 18th. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director-General, Office of…
BREAKING: Nigeria hits new record high — over 900 COVID-19 infections in 24 hours
Nigeria hit a new record in its daily count of coronavirus infections on Wednesday, with over 900 new cases confirmed across 22 states and the federal capital territory (FCT). The Nigeria…
Buhari Wants The Best For Nigeria – Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Wednesday, described President Muhammadu Buhari as a “true patriot who wants the best for the nation.” Tinubu, who felicitated with Buhari as he…
CBN directs switches to stop processing local currency transfers into dom accounts
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed switches and processors to immediately cease all local currency transfers in respect to foreign remittances to through International…
Jonathan delivers verdict on Buhari as he clocks 78
President Muhammadu Buhari’s life has been a record of steadfast service to the nation, former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan delivers his verdict on the president on Wednesday. Jonathan’s verdict on Buhari…
How Alfa impersonated Femi Adesina, GMD NNPC
The trial of a self-styled herbalist, who allegedly impersonated the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina and a former Group Managing Director of the…
Why Appeal Court quashed Olisa Metuh’s 7-year jail term
The Appeal Court on Wednesday quashed the seven years jail term handed over to former Peoples Democratic Party’s, PDP, spokesman, Olisa Metuh by a Federal High Court in Abuja because of bias from…
CBN disclaims Transferwise, Azimo
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has alerted the public on the activities of two unauthorised International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs), Transferwise and Messrs Azimo.…
Christian President in 2023 non-negotiable – Group
A Christian group, Christian Social Movement of Nigeria (CSMN) said a Christian president for Nigeria in 2023 is non-negotiable. It said the search for a consensus candidate must…
Davido cancels DMW Live In Concert
Award-winning Afropop singer, David Adeleke also known as Davido has cancelled his first-ever DMW live in concert which was slated to hold December 28th, 2020. ooner…
BREAKING: Buhari orders reopening of four land borders
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the opening of four land borders with immediate effect, while others will be reopened subsequently. The Minister of Finance Budget and National Planning…
Kankara abduction: Security architecture compromised under Buhari, says CAN
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said that the abduction of 333 students of Government Secondary School, Kankara in Katsina State, has shown…
Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard faces sex trafficking charges
The U.S. authorities on Tuesday said Canadian fashion mogul, Peter Nygard, has been charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and other crimes targeting dozens of women and underage…
Anglican bishop suspended for allegedly sleeping with wife of another priest
Rufus Adepoju, the Diocesan Bishop of theChurch of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) of Ekiti West has been suspended for allegedly sleeping with wife of another priest. His suspension was made known in a letter dated December 11, 2020 and…
China breaks world record in jailing journalists – Report
China is the world’s worst jailer of journalists for the second year in a row, according to a report released by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The CPJ is an independent…
Extend time limit for submission of NIN to service providers – Reps tell NCC
The House of Representatives on Wednesday asked the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) to give Nigerians a minimum of ten weeks to submit their National Identity Card Number to their…
Senate to Pass 2021 Budget Monday
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has announced that the Senate will on Monday hold a special session to pass the 2021 budget presently before the National…
Ronaldo names best footballer he ever played with
Brazil football legend, Ronaldo De Lima, has named Zinedine Zidane as the best he has ever played with. During his playing career, Ronaldo won almost everything in both international and club football. The 44-year-old,…
Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs $228 Million Deal – The Richest In NBA History
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has signed a contract extension worth a reported $228.2m (£170.1m) - the richest in NBA history. The two-time Most Valuable…
Edo 2020: Obaseki Loses As Appeal Court Tells Him He Has A Case To Answer
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has told Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State to return to the Federal High Court in Abuja for an accelerated hearing in the case of certificate forgery and perjury preferred…
Should Arsenal sack Manager, Mikel Arteta?
Arsenal are currently in trouble following their position in the League standing and really need a response at the moment. It’s so unfortunate to say the least about the Gunners performance in the season. They started on a…