Over 110 people killed in attack on Borno rice field – UN
United Nations (UN) has revealed that not less than 110 civilians were killed by Boko Haram in the attack on a rice field in Borno State. Earlier reports had put the death toll of Saturday’s deadly Boko Haram attack on…
Many Nigerians see actresses as prostitutes – Joke Lawal
Nollywood actress, Joke Lawal, says female actresses are being viewed as prostitutes by many Nigerians, adding that this disturbing trend is gravely affecting the local film industry and has to change when she gets a chance. “I…
Manchester United will not say if they have received ransom demands over cyber attack
Manchester United will not say if they have received ransom demands over the cyber attack on the club last week that forced them to shut down their systems. United said on Friday they had been hit by a "sophisticated"…
Pandemic crowned word of the year
Merriam-Webster on Monday announced “pandemic” as its 2020 word of the year. “That probably isn’t a big shock,” said Peter Sokolowski, editor at large for Merriam-Webster,…
Lampard replies Mourinho over EPL title claims
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has disagreed with his Tottenham counterpart, Jose Mourinho, that they are not in the title race after a 0-0 draw between the two sides at Stamford…
Biden’s doctor speaks on injury, Trump sends ‘get well’ message
The personal doctor of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden said Biden suffered hairline fractures in his foot while playing with one of his dogs. The doctor, Kevin O’Connor said Biden will…
‘Kidnapper’ mistakenly boards vehicle owned by one of his victims
An alleged kidnapper (pictured) got more than he bargained for when he mistakenly boarded a commercial vehicle owned by one of his victims in Sokoto state. According to DAILY TRUST, the victim, a…
Nigeria reports 2 deaths , 82 new cases of COVID-19
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 82 new COVID-19 cases in the country and two deaths. The new infections jacked the total cases in the country to 67,412.…
NARTO loses over N2b cash, 100 trucks to #EndSARS
The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owner (NARTO) at the weekend counted the losses it incurred from the #EndSARS protests, saying the protesters burnt over…
Sports ministry never demanded N81m to cut grass – Minister
Sunday Dare, minister of youth and sports, says the ministry never requested for the sum of N81 million to cut grass at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. The minister was reacting to a …
Borno massacre questions national security architecture – Governors
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) said the weekend massacre of 110 rice farmers in Borno state by Boko Haram has raised serious questions about the national security architecture.…
My meekness not weakness, I have enormous power – Umahi warns PDP
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has warned members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, troubling him to know that his meekness is not a sign of weakness as he has enormous…
Joe Biden picks an all-female communications team
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Sunday named former Obama State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki as his White House press secretary. He also named campaign spokeswoman Kate Bedingfield as…
Watch how Debola Williams proposed to Kehinde, Gbenga Daniel’s Daughter
Nigerian singer Omawumi was the first to announce the good news on her timeline, as she shared visuals of Debola, who went on one knee, in a boat to pop the question to Kehinde…
Lagos Bye-Elections: Why we are hopeful of victory – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State on Sunday said that its candidates in the forthcoming bye-elections in the state had made the party to be hopeful of electoral…
Maradona’s doctor Leopoldo Luque speaks on probe
Diego Maradona’s surgeon Leopoldo Luque has responded to the launch of an investigation for involuntary manslaughter. He said he did “everything he could, up to the impossible” for an…
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden injured playing with his dog
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has sprained his ankle while playing with his dog, called Major. TMZ reported on Sunday that the 78 year-old incoming President injured himself on…
Blackout in Lagos, Kaduna, Sokoto, others as power grid collapses
The nation’s power grid has collapsed again, plunging parts of the country into a total blackout for hours on Sunday. Two of the power distribution companies in the country,…
Deji Adeyanju Duped Of Over ₦9 Million By Online Scammers
Deji Adeyanju, the convener of a group, Concerned Nigerians on Saturday of was duped of N9.5 million after investing in a business with a friend. The human right activist who narrated his ordeal via his twitter…
Coronavirus: Antibiotics misuse can accelerate antimicrobial resistance – Experts
A Consultant Clinical Microbiologist, Dr Mutiu Bamidele, has warned that misuse of antibiotics could lead to accelerated emergence and spread of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Bamidele gave the warning at an event to mark…
Ethiopian military has taken ‘full control’ of Tigray capital – Government
Ethiopian federal forces have taken “full control” of the Tigray region’s capital Mekelle, the prime minister and the military’s chief of staff said on Saturday evening. Authorities had said earlier that government forces…
Recession: Akwa Ibom, Adamawa, others insist on jumbo pensions for ex-govs, deputies
Amid the prevailing harsh economic environment, rising unemployment, mounting external and domestic debts and the recession the country recently slid into, many states that have jumbo pension packages for…
Mike Tyson comeback fight against Jones ends in draw
Mike Tyson’s return to boxing at age 54 ended in a draw with 51-year-old Roy Jones Jr. on Saturday in an eight-round exhibition battle of former heavyweight champions.…
BREAKING: Hoodlums detonate explosives in Wike father’s church
Explosion has rocked a church belonging to father of Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, in Port Harcourt, the state capital. It was learnt that hoodlums…