COVID-19: Lagos Government gives update on reopening of schools
The Lagos State government has explained that it does not have the authority to unilaterally order the reopening of schools in the State. This was disclosed by the state Commissioner for Education, Folashade Adefisayo during an…
Imo: Family alleges why ex-DG Okere stabbed wife of 50 years to death
A family member of former Director-General of the Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), Theophilus Okere, has spoken on the alleged murder of Okere’s wife. Okere allegedly stabbed his wife to death at Imerienwe community in the…
Man impregnates ex during lockdown after bride postponed their wedding
A man has reportedly impregnated his ex girlfriend after his bride postponed their wedding during the lockdown. According to the narration by police executive Yomi Shogunle, the wedding was slated to hold during the lockdown, but the…
Parrot who “heard victim’s last words” reveals she was killed by 2 men
A parrot who heard last words of 46-year-old Argentine woman, Elizabeth Toledo who was allegedly killed after being raped by 2 men, will be used as evidence, police reports. Elizabeth Toledo was raped and murdered in the city of San…
Nigerian government threatens to dismiss workers leaking official documents
The Federal Government has threatened to dismiss officers caught leaking official documents on social media. It said recent “unfortunate unauthorised disclosure of official documents on social media” was embarrassing and therefore…
Boris Johnson eases coronavirus measures in England
Non-essential retailers are to be allowed to reopen in England in June, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday evening. Shops selling clothes, furniture, electronics or books, as well as auction houses and tailors…
Arsenal in talks with Philippe Coutinho’s agent ahead of summmer transfer
Premier League giants Arsenal are reportedly in talks with the agent of Philippe Coutinho, Kia Joorabchian, ahead of the summer transfer window. Coutinho is out of favour at Barcelona and will be in search of a new club when he…
Civil Right group backs President Buhari on legislative autonomy
A pro-masses group, Save the Poor Coalition (SPC), has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the Executive Order 10, 2020, which granted financial autonomy to the State legislatures and the judiciary. Speaking after a…
EFCC Urges Nigerians to Expose Foreign Assets of Corrupt Politicians
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) weekend said it was prepared to provide business intelligence to prospective investors in order to build confidence in the Nigerian business climate. The anti-graft…
In Imo, Hope Uzodinma just made political office less lucrative
Just two months ago, Governor Hope Uzodinma was making waves in the media for election based reasons. To the surprise of Imo state indigenes, home and abroad, Governor Hope Uzodinma of the APC was announced as the rightful winner…
Philippines president wants schools closed until vaccine is ready
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says schools will remain closed until a vaccine for the novel coronavirus is ready. Without a vaccine, sending children to school “spells disaster,” Duterte said during a late-night television…
Group backs Senate’s call for suspension of electricity tariffs increment
A group, the Energy Consumer Rights and Responsibilities Initiative (ECRRI) on Monday backed Senate’s call for the suspension of increment in tariffs by electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos). ECCRI National President, Mr…
Eid-el-Fitr: MURIC demands impeachment of Ganduje, others over violation of social gathering
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), an Islamic Rights group, has called for the impeachment of some northern governors who defied the restriction on social gathering on Sunday in celebration of Sallah. While the Federal Government…
WHO suspends COVID-19 chloroquine treatment trial
A FEW weeks into solidarity trial of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has suspended the process. It hinged its decision to…
Lover chops off mistress’ husband’s wrist in Osun
A MAN, Kamoru Ajibola, has in been arrested by police in Amuda Oba area of Modakeke, Osun State for allegedly cutting off a man’s wrist following allegations of adultery. Also in custody…
Sex for rent rises with coronavirus poverty
A growing number of landlords are asking tenants for sex in exchange for housing as coronavirus lockdowns and job cuts have left many struggling to pay their rent, housing experts…
Masks, sanitisers, thermometers coming to polling stations – INEC says
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu said COVID-19 poses health challenges to the electoral process. He stated that in order to…
“Now everybody is shouting call me”- Funny Bone reacts to Cynthia Morgan’s situation
Popular comedian, Funny Bone has shared his thought on the situation of rapper, Cynthia Morgan. Cynthia Morgan who was very popular for her unique style of music in…
NBA legend Patrick Ewing out of coronavirus danger, now at home
NBA legend Patrick Ewing has left hospital and is recovering at home after being diagnosed with COVID-19. The 57-year-old Hall-of-Famer was hospitalised last week after…
German government takes over Lufthansa airline
The German Government and Lufthansa have agreed on a much-anticipated bailout deal to help the airline cope with losses from the coronavirus pandemic, both sides announced on Monday. The…
Nigeria surpasses 8,000 Coronavirus mark
Nigeria’s Coronavirus cases have surpassed 8,000 mark after the nation recorded 229 fresh cases of the virus on Monday. According to figures released by the Nigerian Centre for Disease…
Cynthia Morgan: Sterling Bank comes to the rescue
Sterling Bank PLC has offered to help popular Nigerian singer Cynthia Morgan get back on her feet again. The singer had been out of the music scene for sometime after a contract crisis with her music label and worse…
NIGER DELTA ELDERS WRITE BUHARI OVER NEED TO PROVIDE SKILL ACQUISITION CENTRES TO TRAIN NIGER DELTA…
Some stakeholders in the Niger Delta have written to President Muhammadu Buhari on the need to provide training and skills acquisition for the teeming unemployed youths of the Niger Delta…
Cross River declares 35 youths wanted
Cross River State Government has declared 35 youths wanted for alleged involvement in the recent killings related to cult rivalries in the state. Over eight persons have been…