60 oil rig workers test positive for coronavirus
At least 60 oil rig workers on the Jubilee oil production field offshore Ghana have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. International oil firm Tullow which operates the field…
Buhari loses nephew
Ibrahim Dauda, President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew, is dead. In a statement on Saturday, Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, said Dauda died in Daura, Katsina state, following a prolonged…
Lost mum, sister and son in a year — the tragic story of Baru, ex-NNPC GMD
On Friday night, Maikanti Baru, former group managing director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), drew his last breath. Mele Kyari, his successor, who broke the news on Twitter, did not state the cause of…
BREAKING: Abia wanted COVID-19 patient comes out of hiding
Emmanuel Ononiwu, the COVID-19 patient who was declared wanted by the Abia State Government after he bolted from a holding facility in Aba has reportedly submitted himself to the medical…
Nollywood stars who have died in 2020
Nollywood started recording the deaths of its practitioners in 2020 with the death of actress Jennifer Omole who passed away on January 3, 2020. Here are six Nollywood stars, who…
Saudi Arabia topples China as world logs over 6million coronavirus cases
Saudi Arabia is now the 16th worst hit by the coronavirus in the world, with 83,384 cases. China where the virus started in December 2019 is 17th on the grim chart. The Arabian…
Murder: 6 NAF officers attached to ex-CDS Badeh jailed
Six Nigerian Air Force personnel, who were aides to the former Chief of Defence Staff, Late Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh have been jailed by a General Court Martial sitting in Abuja.…
Buhari mourns Maikanti Baru, NNPC reformer
President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to the late NNPC GMD, Maikanti Baru, describing him a reformer, who brought the firm to speed with global best practices. Buhari gave the…
Trump promises ‘vicious dogs, most ominous guns’ to WH protesters
In multiple tweets, U.S. President Donald Trump warned Black Lives Matter protesters that they face ‘the most vicious dogs’ and ‘the most ominous guns’ if they breach the White House…
Anthony Joshua has been avoiding me for five years – Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury says heavyweight rival Anthony Joshua has been avoiding him for five years. Boxing fans are eager to see the duo do battle in the ‘Battle of Britain’ since Fury’s victory against Deontay Wilder earlier this year in Las…
Premier League reveals when fans will return to stadiums
The Premier League has said it is optimistic that “we will see fans back in the stadiums next season”. However, the crowds are likely to return “on a phased basis”. Football in the top flight will resume on June 17, following a…
One of Kogi coronavirus cases is known to me – Dino Melaye
Senator Dino Melaye from Kogi State has said that the Covid-19 case in the state is real and authentic. In a press statement issued on Saturday, the former senator who represented Kogi west senatorial district of the state stated…
Hope dashed: Kidnapped ex-Edo commissioner Ediagbonya found dead
Mr. Presley Ediagbonya, a former commissioner for youths and sports in Edo state did not make it alive from his abductors. His body was found on Friday night abandoned in a forest.…
Scammer Igweneme Moses admits guilt, to refund $240K to Swiss victim
International Romance Scammer, Igweneme Moses, finally admitted that he committed fraud almost ten months after he was arraigned in court by the EFCC. Igweneme Moses, a.k.a Griffith…
Nigerian striker Osimhen to replace Aubameyang at Arsenal
Arsenal have identified Lille striker, Victor Osimhen, as a replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. According to the Daily Express UK, Aubameyang is set to leave the Emirates after this season,…
George Floyd: Derek Chauvin wife files for divorce after his arrest
The wife of the Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin who is charged with the murder of George Floyd, is now filing for divorce, according to her attorneys. The woman identified as Kellie Chauvin is reportedly devastated by the…
I won’t share Kwara resources to please any APC member – Gov. AbdulRazaq
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has vowed not to share government resources with any member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He made this known on Friday while briefing journalists at the Government…
Former Nigerian President, Obasanjo, Sacks Workers, Refuses To Pay Salaries
Nigeria's former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has sacked staff of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State, SaharaReporters has confirmed. In a letter…
It was a privilege living in Psquare’s home, says May D
FORMER Square Records signee, May D, has recounted his early beginnings when he lived with defunct duo, Psquare. May D, during a live video chat with music platform,…
82-year-old hypertensive widow survives COVID-19 in Osun
AN 82-year-old widow who is also suffering from hypertension has recovered from the coronavirus disease after receiving nine-day treatment at the Isolation and Treatment Centre,…
Buhari reconstitutes NNPC board
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), after the expiration of the term of the board…
14 ex-presidents back Adesina, warn against distracting AfDB
A coalition of 14 former African presidents and a prime minister, totalling 15, have urged the US government to respect the governing systems of the African Development Bank (AfDB).…
We crumbled Jonathan’s Government, we can do same in 2023 — Almajiris
Almajiris across the country have vowed to crumble the country over their alleged ill treatment in recent times. The President of the National Centre…
Complete 13 guidelines for reopening of Churches, by CAN President
Dear All, COVID-19 Worship Regulations We are discussing with the federal government on the re-opening of the churches nationwide. We know the danger of COVID-19 is not over yet but we are…