Patient who fled Imo after testing positive for COVID-19 caught trading at Ondo market
A COVID-19 patient who refused to receive treatment after testing positive for the disease has been arrested at “Oja Oba” market in Akure, capital of Ondo state. According to Wahab…
What Prince Bolu Akin-Olugbade and Olu Okeowo Have in Common
Friendship is a force like no other. To mind the wisdom of King Solomon, money is a shelter even as wisdom is a shelter; but the advantage of friendship is that it preserves…
U.S. hits new fatality record as world coronavirus death toll surpasses 400,000
The United States logged a new coronavirus record death toll on Saturday as it reached 111,961. The worst-hit country reached the new level, as global death toll from the coronavirus…
To keep Nigeria one
How time flies. When Major Abubakar Umar was appointed military governor of Kaduna state by Gen Ibrahim Babangida in 1985, he was just approaching his 36th birthday. He was fresh-faced and handsome, with the trademark…
Our wives got N80m to attend Dubai meeting — Lagos Assembly Speaker
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Saturday appeared before the state assembly panel of enquiry on the corruption allegations levelled against him…
Amazing Lifestyle of the Rich: Ajimobi’s Daughter Flaunts Multi-Million Naira Designer Bags…
Luxury is not a household marker; it is an exclusive right. While the requirements for standing out in these contemporary times aren’t much to write about, there’s still a trick to being outstanding. This is the lesson that Abisola…
Adesina: Home Support Changed the Game
The President of Africa Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina was at the presidential villa in the week, to see President Muhammadu Buhari over plans by the US…
The Night COVID-19 Landed at my Doorstep; My Personal Story – Moji Danisa
My name is Moji Danisa, I am a journalist based in Abuja. This is my story: It all started like a bad dream. The ailment which creeped in just like malaria, the usual Agbo…
COVID-19: Nigeria Private jet operators lose over $5b – Official
Private Jets Nigeria (aviation service provider) has disclosed that the association had suffered $5 billion financial loss due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. Omotade Lepe, the…
Obaseki did not school in ‘Toronto’ – Buhari group on alleged certificate forgery
The South South Buhari Anti-Corruption Group on Saturday berated those questioning the higher institution certificate obtained by the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, asking them to…
Coronavirus: India topples Spain to go 5th in the world
India has become the fifth worst coronavirus-hit country in the world as it brushed Spain aside on Sunday. The Asian country reported a grand total of 241,970 cases, overtaking…
29 Fulani herdsmen killed by gunmen in military fatigues
No fewer than 29 Fulani herdsmen were massacred by men dressed in military fatigues, in a village in central Mali, a local government official and a Fulani association said on…
Lagos okays three private hospitals for Covid-19 treatment
THREE private hospitals in Lagos State have received the nod of the state government to handle COVID-19 cases. This comes in the wake of warning by government that it may run out of bed…
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser challenges Trump
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser has drawn a battle line right up to the White House. Bowser, one of seven black female mayors of America’s 100 largest cities, on Friday…
AfDB: ECOWAS reaffirms confidence in Adesina’s leadership
THE Heads of State of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Saturday reaffirmed their confidence in the leadership of Dr Akinwumi Adesina as the head of the…
Oniru: Ajasa congratulates Oba-elect Lawal
A contestant to the Oniru stool, Prince Abdul Hakeem Ajasa has congratulated the Oba-elect, Prince Gbolahan Lawal. Lawal was approved as the Oniru of Iruland by Governor Babajide…
Lewandowski scores 30th goal as Bayern close on title
Robert Lewandowski scored his 30th league goal of the season on Saturday as Bayern Munich came from behind to claim a 4-2 victory at Bayer Leverkusen and move a step closer to the Bundesliga title.…
Iruland Oba-elect for installation today
The new Oniru of Iruland, Lagos, Oba Gbolahan Lawal, will be installed today. He succeeds the late Oba Abiodun Oniru, who passed on last year at 82. His nomination and appointment…
Buhari celebrates Erogbogbo at 90
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent congratulatory messages out to renowned business woman and retired teacher, Alhaja Sadiat Erogbogbo, as she celebrated her 90th birthday anniversary. The…
Gates Foundation commits fresh $1.6bn to Gavi in preparation for COVID-19 vaccine
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a five-year, US$1.6 billion commitment to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to deliver life-saving vaccines to the world’s poorest countries. According…
Nigeria seizes Dan Etete’s luxury private jet linked to OPL245 in Montreal
Nigeria has tracked down and grounded the luxury private jet purchased by its former oil minister Dan Etete with some of the alleged proceeds of the notorious $1.3 billion OPL245 oil deal. Asset recovery lawyers acting for the…
AfDB Approves $288.5m to Support Nigeria’s COVID-19 Response
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $288.5 million loan to help Nigeria tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate its impact on people and…
A vanishing generation: How older Nigerians are dying out in UK
Migrants recount perils of ageing through the COVID-19 pandemic Lament rising body-count among elderly health workers Nobody presents as a fine corpse. Ask Olumide Ojo. The…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria Badejo slumps, dies
The legal profession on Friday lost two Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), Chief (Sir) Alfred Oghogho Eghobamien and Sir Jadegoke Adebonajo Badejo. Eghobamien was born on June 5,…