“I haven’t seen any Pastor go to the isolation centre to heal” – Wizkid
Nigerian singer, Wizkid, who has been more than active recently on social media, as taken a light jab at Nigerian pastors. The coronavirus in Nigeria has infected 14,554 people as at last night , with 387 people dying due to the virus.…
Derrick Scott Death: Horrifying moment black man died after saying ‘I can’t…
As protests over the killing of George Floyd by a police officer continues, a horrifying video of the moment another black man was killed in similar style has emerged. 42-year-old Derrick Scott died in the month of May, 2019, and the…
Abacha survived eight coup attempts – Al-Mustapha
Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, a former Chief Security Officer to late Gen. Sani Abacha, said there were eight attempts to topple the maximum ruler before he died. Abacha died on June 8, 1998,…
Edo’ll deal squarely with imported thugs, sponsors – Obaseki
The Edo State Government has warned that it will spare no resources within the ambit of the law to bring to justice any individual or group importing political thugs through…
Osinbajo Committee Projects 39.4m Job Losses by December
A report by the Economic Sustainability Committee (ESC), chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has projected that unemployment in Nigeria may rise to 39.4 million or 33.6 per cent…
Suspense as APC Screening Committee Summons Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu, Others
The fate of all the six Edo State governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) hung in the balance thursday as the party’s Screening Committee to determine their…
For the Record: President Buhari’s 2020 Democracy Day Speech
Fellow Nigerians, 1. The 2020 celebration of Democracy Day marks 21 years of uninterrupted civil administration in our dear country. This day…
It took Africa 3 months to record 100,000 cases but infections rose to 205,000 within 18 days
The number of COVID-19 cases in Africa rose above 200,000 after doubling in just 18 days. As of Thursday, a total of 205,520 persons had contracted the coronavirus which…
COVID-19: Nigeria’s PTF raises alarm, holds another meeting with governors
Mr. Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) raised the alarm over rising cases of COVID-19 at the daily…
Trump says no racism in America, promises ‘force with compassion’
U.S. President Trump flatly denied the existence of institutional racism in the U.S., but went on to contradict himself by acknowledging the need for racial healing. But he…
WHO warns coronavirus spreading from African cities to hinterland
The World Health Organisation(WHO) has warned that the coronavirus is spreading from Africa’s cities to the hinterland, as it identified three countries as the “hotspots”for the…
Lagos plans big for June 12, Tinubu, Soyinka, Sanwo-Olu feature in Zoom event
June 12, the Democracy Day is here. Despite the COVID-19 limitations, the Lagos State Government is celebrating it in a big way, via Zoom. All Progressives Congress (APC)…
FIFA allows footballers to play for 3 clubs
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has said that players are now allowed to play for up to three clubs, instead of two, during a season. FIFA said that this was a temporary…
‘I’m fine… I’ll return soon’ — Ikpeazu speaks from isolation centre
Okezie Ikpeazu, governor of Abia state, says he is doing fine after testing positive for COVID-19. Enyinnaya Apollos, his spokesman, quoted him as saying this during a chat they had…
Governors declare state of emergency on rape
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has declared a state of emergency on gender-based and sexual form of violence. The decision was taken at the 10th COVID-19 teleconference meeting of the forum. This is coming amid rising cases of…
‘I have 9 children, 16 grandchildren’ — Charly Boy counts his blessings as he turns 70
Charles Oputa, a veteran Nigerian singer better known as Charly Boy, has taken to social media to count his blessings ahead of his 70th birthday. In a post on his…
June 12 changed Nigeria profoundly – Tinubu
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday relived the memories of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. “In this, we dare not…
Lessons of June 12
The June 12 struggle was a tortuous one. The historic presidential election was annulled in 1993 by the Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida. The advocacy for the recognition…
Infectious Diseases Bill gives me excessive powers, says NCDC boss
Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu, has said the Control of Infectious Diseases Bill gives him excessive powers. He said: “The NCDC…
Atiku lauds Abiola, urges honour for other June 12 heroes
Former Vice President Atiku Abubabar has lauded the sacrifices made by the winner of the June 12 presidential election, the late Chief Moshood Abiola, describing him as a symbol of…
Aggressive Tactics by National Guard, Ordered to Appease Trump, Wounded the Military, Too
A white National Guard commander called the standoff in Lafayette Square “the Alamo,” implying that the White House was under siege. Black members of the D.C. Guard objected to turning on…
EFCC uncovers 1,000 ghost workers in Kwara
The Kwara Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has uncovered 1,000 ghost workers allegedly smuggled into the payroll of Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board.…
NSCDC arrests Boko Haram logistics supplier, recovers N100m
The Borno State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier with a car filled with fuel and other commodities. The…
Court seizes N120m, $228,424, property linked with ex-Air Force Chief Atawodi, wife
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary forfeiture of landed property and cash of N120,546,042.02 and $228,428.16 allegedly linked to retired Air Vice Marshal…