Blessing in disguise that I have COVID-19 – Trump
President Donald Trump of the United States in the wee hours of Wednesday night, said that it was a blessing in disguise to contract the deadly coronavirus. Trump stated this in a…
Fayose fingers Makinde, Bode George as masterminds of assault against him at PDP rally in Ondo
Mr Ayodele Fayose has accused the Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde and former Deputy National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George of masterminding…
Come up with recovery plan to protect jobs, income – NLC tells FG
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to put in place recovery and resilience plans, which prioritise jobs, secure employment, protect income and ensure…
NIS gets new Assistant Comptroller Jummai Minimah
The Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, has promoted Jummai Minimah to Assistant Comptroller General of the service. She was decorated…
Diplomat, Chevening alumnus — meet the 19th Emir of Zazzau
On Wednesday, Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, announced Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli as the 19th Emir of Zazzau. Bamalli’s appointment follows the death of Shehu Idris who died on September 20 after reigning for 45 years.…
Magu quizzed over ‘security vote’ as panel battles internal cracks – Sources
Ahead of the expected submission of its final report this week, the Ayo Salami probe panel is battling internal divisions over the inquiry into Ibrahim Magu’s stewardship at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),…
FEC approves $3bn for Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail line
The federal executive council (FEC) has approved the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri narrow gauge rail line valued at $3 billion. Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, disclosed this to…
My marriage has ended – Femi Fani Kayode’s estranged wife, Precious Chikwendu declares
Precious Chikwendu has finally confirmed that her marriage to former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has ended. The mother of 4 confirmed the end of her marriage in…
Cigarette sales could end in 10 years: Philip Morris CEO
Philip Morris International Inc’s CEO Andre Calantzopoulos has projected that cigarette sales could end between the next 10-15 years. He spoke at a recent virtual Concordia…
Laycon sends message to BBNaija organisers, media houses
The 2020 winner of the Big Brother Naija Reality TV Show (Season Five) “Lockdown’’, Olamilekan Agbelesebioba aka “Laycon’’, has expressed gratitude to the organisers of the…
Residents of Oshodi-Isolo get 48-hour ultimatum
The Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Authority on Wednesday gave residents 48 hours to remove all abandoned vehicles on the roads or the vehicles would be impounded. The Media Officer of…
Rivers police recover 14-day-old baby sold for N1.4m by grandma Victoria
Police detectives attached to Trans Amadi Police Division of Rivers State have recovered 14-day-old baby who was allegedly sold by his Grandma in Owerri for N1.4 million.…
Russia test-launches world’s first hypersonic cruise missile to mark Putin’s birthday
Russia has test-launched its Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile and successfully hit a target in the Barents Sea, to mark Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s 68th birthday on Wednesday. The missile covered a…
BREAKING: Nuhu Bamali is New Emir of Zazzau
Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli has been named the 19th Emir of Zazzau. He succeeds Alhaji Shehu Idris, who died on Sunday, September 20 after a 45- year- reign. Bamalli is the first…
NASS bars Ministers, aides from Buhari’s budget presentation
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has stated COVID-19 protocols would be fully observed during presentation of the 2021 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National…
Man rapes 7-year-old neighbour’s daughter
A 33-year old man, Ejike Kanu, has been arrested for allegedly raping a 7-year old girl in Umuobom street Okpoko, Anambra State. The suspect, allegedly lured the victim,…
BREAKING: #EndSARS protest takes off in Lagos
Hundreds of youths on Wednesday marched through Computer village in Ikeja to Force Headquarters, Ikeja to protest alleged brutality and extra-judicial killings by…
Court dissolves 32-year-old marriage over husband’s failure to pay dowry
A Customary Court in Ekiti on Wednesday dissolved a 32-year-old marriage between Mr. Oladipo Ogunleye and his wife, Adeola Falade over failure to pay dowry. The President…
BREAKING: House in rowdy session as PDP loses members to APC
There was a rowdy session on Wednesday in the House of Representatives when two lawmakers of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) announced their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).…
My only goal now is to win the world cup – Lionel Messi
Superstar footballer Lionel Messi, has revealed his desire to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, labeling it as his only goal now. Messi has won everything in the club game with…
Guru Maharaj Ji Warns Biafra And Oduduwa Republic Agitators
Sat Guru Maharaj Ji has told Biafra and Oduduwa agitator to “put their agitations aside and work for a united Nigeria.” NAIJA NEWS NG reports that the founder of One Love…
Osimhen Most Expensive Player in 2020 Transfer Window
With the 2020 summer transfer window now officially over, we can reflect on some of the huge deals that have been made. Osimhen leads the way Interestingly, Victor Osimhen leads the way for the most expensive transfer deal made in…
Customer Week: FCMB restates commitment to providing excellent service
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has restated its commitment to provide the very best of service delivery and value-added…
$3.1b Chinese loan projects in Nigeria verifiable, says Falana
Amid controversies about the propriety of Chinese infrastructural loan finance to Africa, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Femi Falana, in an online encounter with…