No room for abortions: unwanted pregnancies in virus-hit South Africa
South African student Jessica* had already missed two periods when she shyly slipped into a clinic to seek an abortion in early July, as the coronavirus outbreak was reaching its peak.…
I foresee a bright future with Neo – Vee
Big Brother Naija finalist Victoria Adeyele popularly called Vee has said she foresees a bright future with Neo Akpofure, her love interest in the Big Brother house. Both housemates became very…
US Secretary Of State Pompeo announces COVID-19 test result
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday he has tested negative for the coronavirus after President Donald Trump announced he had been infected and was in quarantine. “I’m…
Foreign air traffic shows no signs of recovery
• IATA downgrades 2020 forecasts About a month after international flight operations resumed in Nigeria and other countries, air traffic is not showing signs of recovery, suggesting global traveller apathy…
I’m about to sign my first female artiste – Davido
Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), a record label owned by Popular Nigerian entertainer Davido, will soon announce the signing of its first female artiste. Davido made this known in a statement he…
Putin offers ‘sincere support’ to Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed “sincere support in this difficult moment” to President Donald Trump. Putin wished Donald Trump a speedy recovery in a telegram on…
Buhari goes Rail-wire
Have you heard the news? I’m sure you have. But just in case you haven’t, here’s the news on the hour: After 33 years, the 326 Km Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri Rail Line and Ancillary Facility Yard has been commissioned for…
BREAKING: Appeal court affirms Diri as Bayelsa governor
The court of appeal sitting in Abuja has upheld the election of Douye Diri as governor of Bayelsa state. In a split judgment on August 17, two out of three judges had upheld the petition filed by Lucky…
Dr. Dre Wins Legal Battle Against Estranged Wife Nicole Young
Rapper and music mogul Dr. Dre will not have to pay his estranged wife Nicole Young $6.5 million in expenses following their divorce, a judge ruled on Thursday. Young, 50,…
HealthPlus Saga: “UK Equity Firm May Have Run Out of Funds” – Insiders
Contrary to reports in some sections of the media, the raging ownership dispute between pharmaceutical retail chain, HealthPlus, and its private equity partner, United Kingdom’s Alta Semper Capital, may be as a…
Emir of Zazzau: Kingmakers protest El-Rufai action, Sanusi intervenes
Kingmakers of the Zazzau emirate have protested cancellation of the selection process for a new Emir by Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Last Thursday, they screened eleven…
US Rapper, 6ix9ine hospitalised
Controversial American rapper, Daniel Hernandez popularly known as Tekashi69 or 6ix9ine has reportedly been hospitalized after an overdose of diet pills and caffeine. According to The…
Jimmy Carter oldest living US President turns 96
Jimmy Carter, the oldest living former U.S. president, turned 96 on Thursday. Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, were treated to a drive-by birthday parade outside their home in…
Nigerians should expect more from their state govs, not Buhari — Fashola
Nigeria’s Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has cautioned Nigerians against seeking solutions to problems that are meant to be solved by their state…
BREAKING: Federal Government orders reopening of all schools
The federal government has ordered the reopening of all schools in Nigeria. The minister of education, Adamu Adamu, made the announcement during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday. He advised all institutions to obey…
Trumpworld ‘worried’ amid debate performance fallout
Some of President Donald Trump's allies said after his chaotic first debate that he had squandered one of his last opportunities to change the dynamics of a race in…
Inadequate rain, big challenge for south-west farmers — AFAN
John Olateru, Oyo State Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), on Tuesday said that inadequate rainfall was a big challenge for farmers in the South-West this year.…
The Trumps’ coronavirus triggers jokes, sarcasms on Twitter
News that US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania have tested positive to coronavirus has triggered many jokes and sarcasms on Twitter. Since Trump had labelled the virus ‘China virus’,…
Kevin Akpoguma: Hoffenheim star picks Nigeria over Germany
Hoffenheim defender Kevin Akpoguma has decided to switch allegiance to the Nigerian national team. Akpoguma, 25, was born to a German mother and a Nigerian…
Statement by Trump’s doctor on his and Melania’s coronavirus
The following is the text of a statement from Sean Conley, physician to US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania, moments after both of them tested positive to coronavirus: I release the…
Arewa leaders ask FG to Grant Lagos Special Status
The leaders of Arewa communities in Lagos State have urged the federal government to grant Lagos State special status, lamenting the state’s diverse infrastructure challenges…
Lying first nature of Donald Trump – Hillary Clinton
Former US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton said lying is the first and not the second nature of President Donald Trump. Clinton spoke in an interview on Wednesday night…
Lagos breaks Singapore’s record; puts Nigeria on world record (Photos)
Lagos State on Thursday put Nigeria on the world record by celebrating the 60th Independence Anniversary with 60,000 cupcakes. The state produced the…
Canada denying Nigerians visas unfairly: What Nigeria intends to do
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Canada, Amb. Adeyinka Asekun said the host country is unfairly denying a lot of Nigerians visas including students. Asekun stated this during a webinar…