AIB probes jet accident at Lagos airport
The Accident Investigation Bureau has commenced an investigation into an accident that occurred at the General Aviation Terminal of the Lagos Airport on
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Suspension of 12 monarchs: Obiano moves to replace two
Following the suspension of 12 traditional rulers in Anambra State by the government for traveling outside the State without permission, there are moves
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China’s first patent granted for COVID-19 vaccine • South Africa begins second trial
China’s first patent for a COVID-19 vaccine has been granted by the country’s National Intellectual Property Administration. Also on Monday, South Africa’s University
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German institute says COVID-19 vaccinations might begin early 2021
The head of Germany’s vaccines regulator said some groups of people living in Germany could be vaccinated early next year against the coronavirus
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BREAKING: Malian President, Ibrahim Keita resigns
Malian President, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has resigned. Keita, on Wednesday, said he was resigning to avoid “bloodshed,” hours after his arrest by troops.
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Police arraign Okada rider for playing Betnaija with N250, 000 on credit
A 23-year-old Okada raider, Akeem Jimoh, has been arraigned before an Osun State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Osogbo for allegedly playing Betnaija with
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‘WAEC gave approval for Gombe COVID-19 patient to write exam from isolation centre’
Gombe State focal person on Covid-19 response, Dr Mohammed Kwami, has explained that the West African Examination Council gave the approval for a
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We’re ready for Sevilla, Lautaro speaks ahead of Europa finals
Inter Milan Lautaro Martinez has fired a warning to Sevilla ahead of Friday’s Europa League final, claiming his side are ‘ready for great
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COVID-19 one of the toughest challenges we’ve ever faced –WHO boss confesses.
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, says though every new disease outbreak presents new challenges, however, from a
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Covid-19: TB Joshua virtually heals Zimbabwe’s lawmaker, husband
A MEMBER of Parliament in Zimbabwe, Dr. Ruth Labode, and her Nigerian husband have said they have been healed of the novel Coronavirus
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BREAKING: Barcelona fire Eric Abidal as director
Barcelona have sacked Eric Abidal as sporting director, the club announced in a statement on Tuesday, a day after dismissing coach Quique Setien.
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Mompha sues EFCC for N5m over fresh arrest
Internet personality, Ismaila Mustapha, alias Mompha, who is facing money laundering charges, has asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to compel the
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Kidnappers’ of Syrian man, others arrested in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested suspected gunmen who kidnapped a Syrian man, Lungyn Camal, at Eko Atlantic City in
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Buhari in secret talks with Jonathan
President Muhmmadu Buhari has concluded a closed-door meeting with former President Dr Goodluck Jonathan at the State House, Abuja. Although the details of
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JUST IN: Police seal off Abuja hotel, evict 12 pilots, others
Policemen from the Force Headquarters have sealed off Stonehedge Hotel in Abuja, which is being managed for Zamfara State by a firm belonging
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Another demolition in Enugu: Govt pulls down a church citing reason residents find unconvincing.
Pastor Abraham Agu, Senior Pastor of a new Pentecostal church, Master Builder Global Church is currently passing through a perilous time. His dream
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FCTA demolishes 25 illegal houses in Abuja
No fewer than 25 houses have been pulled down in Kyami district of Abuja by the department of Development Control, Federal Capital Territory
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Uber, Bolt customers to pay more as Lagos introduces new taxes
Customers are set to pay more for ride-hailing services such as Uber and Bolt due to a new regulation being introduced by the
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COVID-19 fatalities: Nigeria nears 1000 mark.
Coronavirus deaths in Nigeria have risen to 950 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known via its Twitter handle. Nigeria,
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Kashamu: Stop insulting our collective intelligence, Falana warns Obasanjo
Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, says ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo did not abuse African tradition by criticising the late ex-Senator, Buruji Kashamu. But
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90 years is okay for me, says Ortom
Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom said on Wednesday that if God permit, he would want to live for 90 years only. The
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BREAKING: UNILAG Council removes Vice-Chancellor
The Governing Council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has confirmed removal of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe from office. A statement by
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Bello heads Ondo APC primary election committee
KOGI State Governor Yahaya Bello has been appointed by the Caretaker/Extra-ordinary National Convention Planning Committee (CEONCPC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to
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Nine power plants shut down, 2,079MW capacity stranded
Nine of the nation’s 27 power plants were idle on Thursday, leaving a total generation capacity of 2,079.1 megawatts stranded.Total power generation in
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Why Ihedioha is desperate to return, by Imo govt
Imo State government yesterday said former Governor Emeka Ihedioha intended to return to the office to avoid being probe for his administration’s alleged
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Court reverses order forfeiting Saraki’s houses to FG
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday reversed its order forfeiting to the Federal Government two houses in Ilorin belonging to a
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Indian passenger dies on board evacuation flight from Lagos
A FORTY-two-year-old passenger on board an Air India flight from Lagos to Mumbai at the weekend died under unusual circumstances. The development has
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Tragedy! Lightening kills three Ogun FRSC Officials
Lethal lightening that trailed this Wednesday early morning drizzling has struck the Itele – Ijebu Command Post of the Federal Road Safety Corp
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Businessman being investigated for N75m fraud dies in custody, during COVID-19 test.
A businessman, Godwin Julius, who was being investigated for alleged involvement in a N75m fraud, has died while being tested for COVID-19 at
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We’re analysing new COVID-19 drug- WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has described the initial clinical trial results from the United Kingdom (UK) that shows dexamethasone can be lifesaving
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