FirstBank confirms death of staff in Kano
The management of FirstBank Nigeria Plc on Saturday confirmed the death of Abdullahi Lawal, one of its staff at its Kano Main branch. In a statement released on Saturday to mourn the deceased, Folake Ani-Mumuney, group head,…
Dejo Richards Premiers Short Film ‘Virused’
Weeks after the release of the trailer for the short film ‘Virused’, produced by Kingdom Motion Pictures), the 10 minutes short film has finally been released. The short film which features showbiz impresario and Executive producer,…
Chief of Staff: Ministers push for cabinet candidate
Members of the Federal Executive Council are pushing for the appointment of one of them as the next Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, The Nation gathered last night. Some of the…
Man murders his only daughter as condition to take second wife
How does a man agree to killing his daughter as pre-condition for taking a second wife? That was the scenario that played out in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State recently. Linus Oota in Lafia, reports. IT is said that…
Hushpuppi buys Rolls Royce Cullinan worth around N200 million
Nigerian big boy, Hushpuppi has just bought for himself a Rolls Royce Cullinan 2020 reportedly worth about N200 million. He made the revelation in a new post on his Instagram page, where he posted a video of the luxurioys vehicle beside…
Observers worry over consequences of relaxing lockdown
Stakeholders and observers are not convinced by the reasons given by the governors and other advocates of relaxation of the current lockdown. They are of the view that Nigeria is yet to get…
Budget: FG to retain $30 benchmark despite oil price fall
The Federal Government is not considering tinkering with the $30 per barrel oil price benchmark for the 2020 budget despite the drop in crude oil price, investigations have revealed. Crude…
Beyoncé donates $6million to fight against Coronavirus
American Pop star, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is donating $6 million as relief efforts to cushion the effect of coronavirus in communities. The singer would be doling out the money through the…
Medical doctor infects four people with Coronavirus in Ekiti
Ekiti State has recorded four more Coronavirus disease, Governor Kayode Fayemi said on Saturday. This brings confirmed cases to eight. A statement signed by the…
Obaseki appoints new Chief of Staff
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has appointed Osaze Ethan Uzamere as his Chief of Staff. He replaces the former Chief of Staff, Taiwo Akerele, who resigned from Obaseki’s kitchen cabinet on…
Olivier Giroud extends Chelsea contract
Chelsea have triggered the option to extend France striker Olivier Giroud’s contract by a year until June 2021, a source said Saturday. The French striker has interest from Lazio and…
Trump blames ‘lamestream media’ for COVID-19 briefing woes
U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted Saturday that his daily coronavirus briefings were not worth his time. The remark appeared to confirm reports that he was considering dropping…
Between Prof. Osinbajo and Abba Kyari
Millions of Nigerians hold a wrong perception about the relationship that existed between Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the late Mallam Abba Kyari up to the extent that many still…
Allow us heal COVID-19 patients – Apostle Suleman tells FG
Nigerian televangelist and the senior pastor and general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman has appealed to the Nigerian government to allow pastors to visit isolation centres to pray/heal COVID-19…
Kano loses 12 prominent persons in 10 hours
Kano State has continued to witness a rise in unusual deaths as over 12 persons were confirmed dead on Saturday. The deceased include professors, a newspaper editor, and other professionals. They…
Why Tinubu, others submitted to COVID-19 tests – Aide
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday, had his sample and those of his close aides taken by officials of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control,…
Makinde, Obiano relax lockdowns
Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Willie Obiano of Anambra State yesterday announced relaxation of restrictions in their states. Makinde, directed the re-opening of the State Secretariat for workers…
190 Nigerians in UK write Foreign Affairs Minister, demand exact date for evacuation
It was gathered yesterday that 190 Nigerians, who are currently stranded in the United Kingdom, have written Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyema demanding the exact date of their…
COVID-19: FG, governors disagree over lockdown
The Federal Government is not disposed to the call by State Governors for the relaxation of the current lockdown in the country on account of the coronavirus pandemic, The Nation gathered…
Police arrest man, wife for using son for ritual
THE Police in Ogun State have arrested a herbalist, Lajuwon Ogunleye and his wife Adetutu Apalaya, for conspiracy and murder of their seven -year -old boy, Pelumi, for ritual purpose. Also…
South Africans must wear masks after lockdown eases – Minister
South Africans will have to wear face masks from May 1 when coronavirus lockdown restrictions will begin to be eased, the government said Saturday. “It is going to be mandatory to…
David Haye considers coming out of retirement to face Anthony Joshua or Tyson Fury
Former heavyweight champion David Haye has revealed he would only consider a return to the ring to fight the winner of the anticipated title fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Haye, 39, retired in 2018 after suffering a…
COVID-19: EII Cautions FG, States against Extension of Lockdown
To avoid further damage to the current bad economy of Nigeria, Equity International Initiative (EII), a non-governmental organization, has cautioned the federal and…
Race for new CoS: Buhari supporters demand appointment of Kailani
A coalition of President Buhari Supporters (PBS) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint Engineer Kailani Muhammad as his new Chief of Staff. The group comprising of various associations under the…