'Revenge Is Inevitable': Iranian Leader’s Chilling Threat To Trump
Iran’s supreme leader has promised to take “revenge” on Donald Trump, posting a chilling picture of what they want to do to the former president.
2021-01-22 12:54:36
Google Says To Block Search Engine In Australia If Forced To Pay For News
Google said on Friday it would block its search engine in Australia if the government proceeds with a new code that would force it and Facebook Inc to pay
media companies for the right
2021-01-22 12:47:53
COVID-19: Why The World Won't Go Back To 'Some Sense Of Normal' Until All Countries Are Vaccinated
Global crisis requires global solution, experts warn, or world risks virus continuing to wreak havoc
As countries such as Canada and the United States continue vaccinating millions
2021-01-22 12:34:34
UN, Pope Hail Launch Of Anti-Nuclear Treaty
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons took effect Friday — but the milestone is marred by the lack of signatures from the world’s major nuclear
powers.
2021-01-22 07:09:05
Akinwumi: Despite Paying High Taxes, Nigerians Still Provide Water, Electricity
Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has condemned a situation where Nigerians do not enjoy basic infrastructure that should
be provided by government
2021-01-22 07:00:26
Japan Denies Cancellation Of Tokyo Olympics
Japan doubled down on its commitment to host the Tokyo Olympics this year and flatly denied reports on Friday of a cancellation, in a move that is unlikely to
temper public fears
2021-01-22 06:55:37
Buhari: We Borrow To Finance Budget Because Of Dwindling Revenues
President Muhammadu Buhari has explained that his administration has been borrowing money to finance the economy and development as a result of dwindling
revenues.
2021-01-22 06:47:07
Sani-Gwarzo Blames EndSARS Protest, COVID-19 For Rising Cement Prices
The Federal Government says last year’s #ENDSARS protests and the COVID-19 pandemic which disrupted production flows were responsible for the skyrocketing of
cement price in Nigeria.
2021-01-22 06:40:02
Private Firm, SecureID To Manage Abuja-Kaduna Rail E-Ticket For 10 Years
A private firm, SecureID, has the concession to manage the Abuja-Kaduna e-ticketing platform for 10 years and recoup up to N900 million before handing over to
the Nigeria Railway
2021-01-22 06:28:32
Bandits Kill Seven Vigilantes In Niger
Seven vigilantes in Mashegu council area of Niger State have been killed in an ambush by armed bandits.
The incident occurred on Monday when the vigilantes were planning to attack the bandits.
2021-01-21 21:51:52
FG Announces New Plan For N-Power Beneficiaries
N-Power beneficiaries, who have concluded the two-year job programme, will now be able to access permanent job opportunities or business prospects, the Federal Government has declared.
2021-01-21 21:45:03
Joe Biden Has removed Winston Churchill Bust From The Oval Office
Joe Biden has removed Winston Churchill bust from the oval office. This is a dose of a thing to come, one would believe.
A subject of controversy for sometime, the symbolic bust's presence in the
2021-01-21 21:19:02
Abortion: Head Of US Bishops' Conference Warns Biden
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a stark condemnation of President Biden's abortion agenda on the day of his inauguration, arguing
2021-01-21 19:42:45
Pelosi Insists On Trump Impeachment Trial, Mum On Timing
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi refused to set a date Thursday for sending the impeachment article against Donald Trump to the Senate but insisted a trial
“must” proceed despite Republic
2021-01-21 19:21:06
Forest Reserves: Ondo Monarchs Back Akeredolu, Tackle Presidency
The Ondo State Council of Obas has called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to caution his aides who comment on the issue of security
of the country.
2021-01-21 18:26:14
I’m Gay – Doyin Okupe’s Son Reveals
Bolu, son of former presidential aide, Doyin Okupe has made revelations about his sexuality.
2021-01-21 18:20:23
Covid-19: Schools To Be Closed For Two Weeks
Schools in Portugal will be closed for two weeks, in a bid to contain the second wave of COVID-19, it was announced today.
2021-01-21 18:16:55
25-Year-Old Sales Boy And His Gang Arrested For Masterminding Robbery Attack On His Boss
Operatives of Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old sales boy and his gang members for masterminding the robbery attack on his boss.
2021-01-21 18:11:53
Study: Lockdown May Have Prevented Over 5m COVID-19 Infections In Nigeria
A new study has found that the lockdown declared between March and May 2020, may have prevented over five million COVID-19 infections across Nigeria.
2021-01-21 18:04:22
Court Sets Aside Death Sentence Imposed On Kano Singer Over Blasphemy
The appeal division of the Kano State High Court has set aside the death sentence passed on Kano singer, Aminu Yahaya Sharif, for blasphemy.
2021-01-21 17:57:11
Breakdown Of Retirement Benefits Of Service Chiefs
SaharaReporters obtained the new HTACOS 2017 which also reveals that the military chiefs will get security staff of over 40 soldiers as well as domestic
and foreign medical cover.
2021-01-21 17:33:22
Drive For Economic Diversification On Track, Says Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday, said his regime’s drive for economic diversification using the oil and gas industry as a
pivot remained on track.
Italian prosecutors have asked a Milan Court for documents sourced from a United States bank, JPMorgan, to be filed as part of a corruption trial over the
acquisition of an oilfield
2021-01-21 16:14:47
Buhari Reappoints Usman As NPA MD, Reconstitutes Board
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday, re-appointed Hadiza Usman as Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority for another
five years.
2021-01-21 14:38:54
Abia Commissioner, Ndukwe Will Fight Back If Removed - Aide Warns Ikpeazu
As plot thickens in the rumoured move to sack the Abia State Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Rt. Hon. Cosmos Ndukwe over alleged anti-party activities,
an aide to the embattled
2021-01-21 14:32:11
Nigeria To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine In February -Fayemi
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday, announced that Nigeria has been selected among 12 African nations that will benefit
from the first shipment
2021-01-21 14:26:32
Donald Trump Leaves Office As A Diminished Force In The Republican Party
Donald Trump could have spent his final weeks in office boasting about his Republican administration's achievements and trying to solidify his status as the
most significant voice in the
2021-01-21 14:16:15
Donald Trump Facing ‘Financial Minefield’ After Leaving White House
Donald Trump has stepped from the grounds of the White House into a “minefield” worsened by his baseless claims of election fraud.
Donald Trump has stepped straight from the grounds
2021-01-21 13:36:31
How World Leaders Are Reacting To Joe Biden's Inauguration
Here is how world leaders are reacting to U.S. President Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday, replacing Donald Trump.
2021-01-21 13:18:42
Gone: The Lost Victims Of Nigeria’S ‘Most Brutal’ Police Station
For more than a decade, young men have disappeared or lost their lives at the hands of Awkuzu SARS, a notorious police station in southeastern Nigeria.
2021-01-21 12:54:18
Biden Reverses Trump’s Immigrant Visa Ban On Nigerians
United States President, Joe Biden, has signed some executive orders thereby lifting the immigrant visa ban placed on Nigerians by his predecessor, Donald Trump.
2021-01-21 12:20:12
Kamala Harris: America’S First Female, Black Vice President
Kamala Harris smashed through one of the United States’ highest glass ceilings on Wednesday, becoming the first woman, first Black American and first person of Asian heritage to be appointed
2021-01-21 11:43:46
World Leaders Welcome US Return To The Paris Climate Accord
World leaders and diplomats have welcomed newly elected US President Joe Biden’s decision to rejoin the 2015 Paris agreement, with the new administration likely to pursue a more ambitious environment
2021-01-21 11:35:21
Buhari Directs Agencies To Certify Locally Made Helicopter
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure
(NASENI) to conclude certification
2021-01-21 11:02:41
Meet Amanda Gorman, The Youngest Poet To Read At Presidential Inauguration
Amanda Gorman made history on Wednesday January 20, as the youngest poet in US history to read a poem at a presidential inauguration.
2021-01-21 09:48:17
Don’t Leave Ondo Forests – Northern Elders To Fulani
The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has told herders in Ondo State to remain in their locations and reject any move to label them as criminals.
2021-01-21 08:57:53
Trump’s ‘Generous’ Note To Joe Biden
Trump’s ‘generous’ note to Joe Biden Donald Trump has reportedly left a note to Joe Biden before leaving the White House for Florida and addressing his supporters.
Donald Trump told supporters
2021-01-21 08:52:48
21 Million Subscribers Still Without NINs, Say Telcos
A total of about 143 million Subscriber Identification Modules are now identifiable to the National Identity Management Commission for registration with
their respective National Identity
2021-01-21 07:21:38
2023: Buhari Will Not Support Tinubu’s Candidacy - Sule Lamido
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido said the days of the All Progressive Congress APC is numbered as President Muhammad Buhari will not support
Bola Ahmad Tinubu’s candidate
2021-01-21 06:55:38
South Korea’S Moon Congratulates Biden, Says ‘America Is Back’
South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who brokered the talks process between Donald Trump and the North’s leader Kim Jong Un, on Thursday congratulated Joe Biden
on his inauguration
2021-01-21 06:46:06
Messi, Ronaldo Make UEFA Team Of The Year
BOTH Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been voted into UEFA’s Men’s Team of the Year for 2020.
Ronaldo may have won Serie A again with Juventus, but on the European front
2021-01-21 05:39:49
Nigeria’s Debts May Hit N60tr
Nigeria’s debts may rise above N60 trillion by the end of first quarter following a move by the Federal Government to convert its N11.91 trillion indebtedness to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
2021-01-21 05:33:38
TB Joshua Urges Nigerians To Accept COVID-19 Vaccine
The founder of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), Temitope Joshua, has appealed to Nigerians to accept the approved COVID-19 vaccines as a way of ending the pandemic.
2021-01-21 05:23:33
Police Nab 20-Year-Old For Kidnapping Father, Collecting N2m
A 20-year-old man, Abubakar Amodu, has been arrested for conniving with a gang to kidnap his father and collect N2 m ransom.
Amodu was one of 25 suspects paraded by the Force Public Relations
2021-01-21 05:01:18
China Imposes Sanctions On 28 Trump-Era Officials Including Pompeo
China said on Wednesday it wanted to cooperate with President Joe Biden’s new U.S. administration, while announcing sanctions against “lying and cheating” outgoing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
2021-01-21 04:53:29
Oxford Scientists Preparing Vaccine Versions To Combat Emerging Virus Variants
Oxford scientists are preparing to rapidly produce new versions of their vaccine to combat emerging more contagious COVID-19 variants discovered in the UK, South Africa and Brazil
2021-01-21 04:44:30
On Day One, Biden To Undo Trump Policies On Climate, Virus
President Joe Biden is moving swiftly to dismantle Donald Trump's legacy on his first day in office, signing a series of executive actions that reverse course on immigration, climate change
2021-01-21 04:36:53
President Joe Biden’s Full Inauguration Day Speech
In his Inauguration Day speech, new U.S. President Joe Biden called for unity in a country that has spent much of the year fractured by political, racial, and social strife and has been battered
2021-01-20 20:48:29
We Look Forward To Biden Presidency With Great Hope – Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Wednesday, said his regime looked forward to the Presidency of the new US President, Joe Biden,
“with great hope.”
2021-01-20 19:22:01
Ondo Distributes 10,000 Rat Poison As Lassa Fever Spreads by Nwanyiogwashi
Akure Ondo State Government has distributed 10,000 rat poisons to residents of Ogbese in Akure North to kill rats in the community to curb the spread of
Lassa fever.
2021-01-20 19:15:14
Wike Donates N500 Million To Sokoto To Support Rebuilding Of Central Market
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Wednesday donated N500 million to support the Sokoto State Government in rebuilding the Sokoto Central Market ravaged by fire on
Tuesday morning.
2021-01-20 19:07:40
Maina Fled To Niger To Process Us Travel Documents, EFCC Tells Court
Findings by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have revealed why a former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, jumped bail
2021-01-20 19:00:11
School Reopening: NMA Warns Of Fresh Spike In Covid Infections
The President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Professor Innocent Ujah, on Wednesday, says there will be increase in Covid infections as schools reopen
amid the second wave
2021-01-20 16:48:40
UK Covid-19 Strain Detected In At Least 60 Countries- WHO Says
The World Health Organization has announced that at least 60 countries have reported either imported cases or community transmission of the UK coronavirus strain known as B.1.1.7.
2021-01-20 16:45:55
"Shame On You" Piers Morgan Slams Donald Trump On His Final Day As The US President
Piers Morgan has slammed his US president, Donald Trump on his final day in office.
2021-01-20 16:40:23
Forest Reserves: No Herdsman Can Operate Without Permission, Ondo Insists
The Ondo State Government has said no herdsman can graze on the forest reserves in the state without permission.
The State Commissioner for Agricultural and Rural Development, Adegboyega Adefarati,
2021-01-20 16:31:30
Zimbabwean Foreign Minister, Sibusiso Moyo Dies Of COVID-19 At 61
Sibusiso Moyo, Zimbabwean foreign minister, and former army general has died from COVID-19, the government announced on Wednesday. He was 61.
2021-01-20 16:13:31
FEC Okays 65 Years Retirement Age For Teachers
The Federal Executive Council, on Wednesday, approved the Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers Bill, 2021.
The bill, among other recommendations, seeks to change the retirement
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has faulted the presidency’s opposition to the vacation order given to herdsmen in Ondo State by
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
2021-01-20 14:22:56
German President ‘Greatly Relieved’ at US Change Of Power
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed relief that Joe Biden was replacing Donald Trump as US president on Wednesday, calling it a “good day for democracy”.
2021-01-20 14:19:38
Police Arrest Man Impersonating Superintendent Of Police & EFCC Operative
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command (FCT) have arrested a notorious fraudster, Mohammed Abdulrahman, who has been defrauding unsuspecting members
of the public by impersonating
2021-01-20 14:13:03
BREAKING: Trump Leaves White House
Outgoing US President Donald Trump has left the White House today, January 20, 2021.
Trump took off from the lawn of the White House in the company of his wife Melania.
2021-01-20 13:51:53
Olafeso Becomes New PDP Southwest Chairman
Some notable Oyo members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday, through a closed door meeting held at Alhaji Nureni Akanbi’s residence,
endorsed Eddy Olafeso
2021-01-20 11:17:22
FEC Holds First Meeting Of The Year, Buhari Inaugurates CCB Members
The first meeting of the Federal Executive Council is currently ongoing at the Presidential Villa, Abuja with the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)
, presiding.
2021-01-20 11:12:15
Ondo: Buhari Regime Protecting Only Fulani Interests, Afenifere Says
The Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Wednesday, condemned the President, Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari’s (retd) position on the directive of
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu
2021-01-20 11:07:04
Donald Trump Final Pardons: Why President Didn’t Grant Clemency To Himself
With less than 12 hours left in the White House, Donald Trump has finally revealed exactly who he was pardoning.
The rumour mill was in overdrive Mr Trump would pre-emptively pardon himself
2021-01-20 09:43:52
Donald Trump Final Pardons: Why President Didn’t Grant Clemency To Himself
With less than 12 hours left in the White House, Donald Trump has finally revealed exactly who he was pardoning.
The rumour mill was in overdrive Mr Trump would pre-emptively pardon himself
2021-01-20 09:41:07
Oyo To Pay Osun N8bn for LAUTECH Asset Sharing
Oyo State Government has approved the payment of the sum of N8bn to the Osun State Government as an asset sharing agreement for taking over the ownership
of the Ladoke Akintola University
2021-01-20 08:27:35
Trump Granted Clemency To 73 Individuals
Outgoing US president, has performed one of his last acts as leader of the United States.He released the full list of Americans who will be granted a presidential pardon.
Trump has granted cleme
2021-01-20 07:45:31
Pakistan Approves Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use
Pakistan on Monday approved the COVID-19 vaccine made by China's Sinopharm for emergency use, a government statement said, two days after AstraZeneca's vaccine developed with Oxford University
2021-01-20 07:43:16
Border Closure Failed To Achieve Objectives — Prof Asiwaju (2)
IN Imeko, my own equivalent of Buhari’s Daura, the local business community whose operators have their filling stations located within less than 20 kilometres of the border, and Ilara where existing
2021-01-20 07:37:46
Joe Biden To Be Sworn In As 46th President Amid Turmoil And Loss In US
Donald Trump on Wednesday is preparing to leave the White House, hours before Joe Biden is to be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States at a moment of profound turmoil and loss
2021-01-20 07:27:59
Youtube Extends Ban On Trump Channel Ahead Of Biden's Inauguration
Google-owned YouTube on Tuesday confirmed it extended a ban on new video being added to US President Donald Trump’s channel due to the potential for inciting
violence.
2021-01-20 06:27:15
UK Coronavirus Strain Detected In 60 Countries —WHO
The UK coronavirus strain has been detected in at least 60 countries, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, 10 more than a week ago.
2021-01-20 06:21:49
Constitution Amendment Without Restructuring, Waste Of Time –Jang
A former Governor of Plateau state, Jonah Jang on Tuesday said amending Nigeria’s constitution without restructuring will be a waste of time.
He blamed the Constitution of the Federal
2021-01-20 06:16:27
IPOB Tantrums Can’T Distract Us From Presidential Bid – Ohanaeze
THE apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has warned the Indigenous People of Biafra to stop distracting it.
It said the Ohanaeze had a focus of producing a president
2021-01-20 06:03:51
Sadiya Farouq: FG To Pay 24 Million Poor Nigerians N5,000 Each
The Federal Government on Tuesday said about 24.3 million poor Nigerians would get N5,000 each for a period of six months.
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management
2021-01-20 05:58:09
Mixed Reactions Trail Okorocha’S Call For New Political Alliance
The pronouncement by former Imo State Governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha that a new political platform is in the offing to wrestle power from the All Progressives
Congress
2021-01-20 05:53:27
Illegal NIN Enrollment Centre Operators Arrested In Kano
The National Identity Management Commission has busted some illegal centres carrying out registration for the National Identity Number in Kano State.
2021-01-20 05:48:39
Mama Boko Haram Facing 13 Cases On 419, Says EFCC
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says there are about 13 court cases against Aisha Wakil, popularly known as Mama Boko Haram at the federal and
state high courts here in Maiduguri
2021-01-20 05:45:26
OAU Cancels 2020/2021 Session, Resumes 2019/2020 Session February 8
The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, has fixed resumption of the 2019/2020 academic session for February 8, 2021.
2021-01-20 05:40:04
INEC Planning To Make NIN Compulsory For Voter Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission is considering making the National Identity Number a precondition for registering voters when the continuous
voter registration exercise
2021-01-20 05:35:33
Jamal Khashoggi-Incoming Director of National Intelligence Poised To Release Report
The incoming administration is poised to do away with what is being reffered to as "lawlessness" and exccessive secrecy of the outgoing administration by
senator Roy Waden.
Avril Haines, the next Dir
2021-01-20 02:12:01
Gunmen Kidnap Deeper Life Varsity Deputy VC
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Anchor University, Lagos State, Prof. Johnson Fatokun, has been kidnapped.
Anchor University is a faith-based university in Ayobo, Lagos
2021-01-19 20:22:55
Fire At Sokoto Central Market: Tambuwal Sets Up Committee
Sokoto governor Aminu Tambuwal has set up a committee to bring under control a raging fire at Sokoto Central Market.
The fire broke out Tuesday morning and is “still raging seriously”
2021-01-19 17:16:23
Amotekun: 'Most Okada Riders In Oyo Spying For Bandits & Foreign Kidnappers
The Chairman, Western States Security Network, codenamed: Amotekun in Oyo State, Gen. Kunle Togun (rtd), has raised the alarm that most commercial motorcyclists
in the state are spies
2021-01-19 17:04:15
PANDEMIC:Students Turned Bus Conductors, Mechanics During School Closure – Lagos Commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, has lamented that many students were already roaming the streets and gradually
losing interest in learning
2021-01-19 16:51:52
Sanwo-Olu: Any Malaria-Like Symptoms Should Be Considered To Be COVID-19
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said any malaria-like symptom should now be considered and treated as COVID-19 until proven otherwise.
2021-01-19 16:46:24
Biden, GOP Leaders Will Attend Church Before Inauguration
US President-elect Joe Biden has invited top Republican and Democratic congressional leaders to a bipartisan prayer session at church early Wednesday hours
before his inauguration
2021-01-19 16:41:23
TikTok Owner Bytedance Launches E-Payment Service
TikTok owner ByteDance has begun rolling out an electronic payment service connected to Douyin, the Chinese version of the popular short video app, the
tech giant said Tuesday.
2021-01-19 16:33:31
NIN Deadline: ALTON Allays Telecom Subscribers Fears
As the deadline for telephone subscribers with National Identity Numbers to register their SIM cards with the identity numbers elapsed on Tuesday,
mobile operators have said that SIMs
2021-01-19 16:28:29
My Husband Died In SARS Detention Over N200 Airtime – Widow
There was a shock at the Judicial Panel of Enquiry sitting in Abeokuta the Ogun State capital on Monday, when a widow, Adebimpe Sobowale, narrated how she was tortured and detained for four days
2021-01-19 16:07:45
Armed Bandits Abduct Atbu Professor In Kaduna, Kill His Teenage Son
Armed bandits on Sunday night, January 17, invaded Wusasa in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna state where they abducted Professor Aliyu Muhammad and killed his teenage son, Abdulaziz Aliyu.
2021-01-19 10:24:26
Harry Brant, Son Of Billionaire And Supermodel, Dies Aged 24 From An Accidental Overdose
The 24-year-old son of billionaire Peter Brant and supermodel Stephanie Seymour has died of a drug overdose.
Fashion Model Harry Brant was found dead on Sunday, January 17, from an accidental
2021-01-19 10:18:44
Jealous Second Wife Kills 17 Year Old Girl Who Her Husband Had Planned To Marry In Kano
The police in Kano state have arrested a 20-year-old lady identified as Suwaiba Shuaibu, for stabbing to death a 17-year-old girl, Aisha Kabir, who her husband had planned to get married to on
2021-01-19 09:40:44
US President-Elect, Joe Biden To Offer 11 Million Immigrants Citizenship During First Days In Office
US President-elect Joe Biden is reportedly planning to unveil an immigration bill in his first days as President as he hopes to offer an eight-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million
2021-01-19 09:08:31
Canada To Support Nigeria With $10m To Tackle Insecurity
The acting Canadian High Commissioner Nicholas Simard has said his country is willing to support Nigeria with $10 million in its battle against insecurity.
The Niger State Police Command has killed a suspected armed bandit and arrested his 16-year-old female accomplice.
Spokesperson of the command, ASP Wsiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a state
2021-01-19 08:48:51
Yahaya Bello Rejects COVID-19 Vaccine; Says It's Meant To Kill
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has falsely claimed that the Covid-19 vaccines are meant to kill people and he discouraged its use.
2021-01-19 08:42:50
Biden Team Says US Will Not Lift Travel Bans, Despite Trump Statement
US President-elect Joe Biden's spokeswoman quickly dismissed Donald Trump's announcement Monday that a Covid-19 ban on travelers arriving from much of Europe and Brazil would be lifted, underlining
2021-01-19 08:33:20
China And WHO Acted Too Slowly To Contain Covid-19, Says Independent Panel
China and the World Health Organization (WHO) could have acted quicker and more forcefully to contain the start of the Covid-19 outbreak, an independent review panel said on Monday.
2021-01-19 08:24:54
NDLEA Makes Its Largest Cocaine Seizure Of 21.9Kg In Abuja Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) on Monday announced that it has made its largest cocaine seizure till date after it intercepted 21.9kg of
cocaine at the Nnamdi Azikwe
2021-01-19 07:44:52
Chinese Restaurant Goes Viral For ‘Extremely Honest’ Menu Descriptions
A restaurant that describes its own food as “not good” has been praised online for being “extremely honest” – and is now getting a “lot more” orders.
2021-01-19 06:23:33
Nigeria Has Enough Facilities To Store COVID-19 Vaccine –NPHCDA Boss
The Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Faisal Shuaib, on Monday said Nigeria had more than enough facility to store the
100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
2021-01-19 06:14:23
Nigeria’s Rail Costs Exceed AU’s Estimates By Over 100%
• NRC is in better position to speak on subject, insists transport ministry
2021-01-19 06:09:24
Lagos To Auction 88 Vehicles Seized For Traffic Violation
The Lagos State Task Force on Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences (Enforcement Unit) said it had obtained an order of the Lagos State Mobile Court
to auction 88 forfeited vehicles
2021-01-19 06:01:54
Director Demoted By Magu Emerges As Head Of EFCC Academy
Director with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ayo Olowonihi, has been appointed as the Commandant of the EFCC Academy, the EFCC has said.
2021-01-19 05:57:03
2023: Why We Are Forming New Political Movement - Okorocha
The agitation for the 2023 Presidency thickened on Monday with a former governor of Imo State , Rochas Okorocha, announcing the plan to form a new political
movement in Nigeria.
2021-01-19 05:52:27
Melania Trump Goodbye Message Promotes "Love Over Hatred, Peace Over Violence"
USA First lady Melania Trump on Monday released a nearly seven-minute farewell message urging Americans to choose “love over hatred” and “peace
over violence.”
2021-01-19 05:45:24
Wole Soyinka: Religious Fanatics Twisting Kukah’s Statement To Divert Attention
NOBEL laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has faulted critics of the Christmas speech of the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, saying they are
religionists diverting attention
2021-01-19 05:40:29
School resumption: NUT Meets Thursday Over COVID-19 Rules, Partial Compliance Recorded
The Nigeria Union of Teachers on Monday, amid concern about the rising coronavirus cases, said it would on Thursday hold a meeting on the pandemic and
compliance with COVID-19 protocols
2021-01-19 05:31:48
No Direct Link Between Pfizer Vaccine And The Death Of 33 People Who Got It
There is “no direct link” between the Pfizer COVID vaccine and the deaths of 33 seniors who got
the jab.
An earlier report of fatalities sent shockwaves around the world, but the
Norwegi
2021-01-19 05:27:06
COVID-19: Governors Express Worry, To Meet On Wednesday
Governors of the 36 States of the Federation will be holding their 23rd teleconferencing meeting to address the rising cases of COVID-19 infections and work out
an appropriate response.
2021-01-18 14:35:55
Marwa Pledges To Reposition NDLEA
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohammed Marwa (retd.), has promised to overhaul and reposition the
agency for better performance.
2021-01-18 14:24:43
Buhari Shuns Senate, Approves Acting DG for NDE
The Presidency on Monday announced that the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has approved the appointment of Abubakar Fikpo as the
acting Director-General
2021-01-18 14:18:10
Ondo Pupils, Teachers Resume, Shun Covid-19 Protocols
Following the resumption of schools in Ondo State for a new academic session on Monday, the adherence to the COVID-19 protocols was conspicuously
ignored at the schools.
2021-01-18 13:27:40
FUTA Deputy Registrar, Amos Arijesuyo Shot Dead By Suspected Kidnappers
The Deputy Registrar in the Federal University of Technology, FUTA, Akure, Ondo State, Dr Amos Arijesuyo died after he was shot in the chest by
suspected kidnappers on Saturday evening.
2021-01-18 12:11:33
FUTA Deputy Registrar, Amos Arijesuyo Shot Dead By Suspected Kidnappers
The Deputy Registrar in the Federal University of Technology, FUTA, Akure, Ondo State, Dr Amos Arijesuyo died after he was shot in the chest by
suspected kidnappers on Saturday evening.
2021-01-18 12:11:05
UK’s Vaccine Programme: Teachers And Shop Workers A Likely Priority After Over-70s
Teachers, police officers and shop workers could be prioritised for coronavirus vaccines in the next phase of the UK's inoculation campaign, a government minister said on Monday.
2021-01-18 10:48:50
Unpaid Salaries: Primary School Teachers Turn Back Pupils In Plateau
As the schools resume nationwide in line with the Federal Government’s directive, primary school teachers in Plateau State on Monday said they would not rerun to the classrooms on empty stomachs.
2021-01-18 10:39:47
Police Advise Vehicle Owners
The Ogun State Police Command has advised the general public especially those who lost their vehicles/motorcycles to thieves or abandoned to report at State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence
2021-01-18 08:45:10
Storage Facilities: Nigeria May Waste 100,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses, Say Experts
Virologists and other medical experts have warned that 100,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine the country is expecting may become useless, if proper arrangements are not made for their transportation
2021-01-18 08:24:16
Give Youths Opportunity To Lead, Archbishop Kaigama Begs Buhari
Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Revd. Ignatius Kaigama, on Sunday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to create opportunities for youths to take the leadership positions at all levels of government
2021-01-18 08:08:43
Samsung Chief Jailed Over Corruption Scandal
The de facto chief of South Korea’s Samsung business empire was jailed for two and a half years on Monday over a sprawling corruption scandal, Yonhap news agency reported, in a ruling that deprives
2021-01-18 07:44:49
Meet The Bidens: America’S New ‘First Family’
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill will become the new White House residents when he takes office on Wednesday.
Biden has made his family a major focus throughout his career
2021-01-18 07:23:48
South Korea's Moon Urges Biden Admin To Follow Up On Kim, Trump Summit
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Monday that U.S. President-elect Joe Biden should hold talks with North Korea to build on progress that
President Donald Trump had made
2021-01-18 07:16:01
Adekunle Okunuga Suspended As A Doctor In 2015 For Flogging Son In UK Reinstated
A Nigerian consultant anaesthetist Adekunle Okunuga based in the United Kingdom has been reinstated following his suspension from work for beating his son.
2021-01-18 06:02:30
Senate Kicks As Petroleum Ministry Spends N98.4m On Flyers
The Senate Public Account Committee has described as unacceptable the payment of N98.4m by the Petroleum Resources Ministry for the printing of leaflets.
2021-01-18 05:57:22
Bandits Kill Octogenarian, 14 Others In Zamfara, Kaduna Attacks
Some bandits have killed five people, including an 80-year-old woman, in separate attacks on three local government areas of Kaduna State.
2021-01-18 05:50:16
Lagos Landlords Accuse Police Of Protecting Hoodlums While Demolishing Buildings
Landlords and allottees of the Alma Beach Estate in the Lekki area of Lagos State have accused policemen of conniving with hoodlums allegedly hired by
trespassers to demolish their houses
2021-01-18 05:43:35
Dangote Completes Nigeria's Longest Concrete Road
The Dangote Group says it has completed Nigeria’s longest rigid pavement located in Kogi State.According to a statement issued by the group on Sunday, the
43KM Obajana-Kabba road constructed
2021-01-18 05:38:50
Storage Facilities: Nigeria May Waste 100,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses, Say Experts
Virologists and other medical experts have warned that 100,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine the country is expecting may become useless, if proper
arrangements are not made
2021-01-18 05:25:10
INEC Lists Hurdles To Anambra, 2023 Elections
Ahead of the governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has identified five critical areas of concern and challenges likely
to confront the commission
2021-01-18 05:13:26
Rehabilitation Works Begin At The National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos
Ongoing rehabilitation works at the National stadium Surulere
Ongoing rehabilitation works at the National stadium Surulere.
2021-01-18 05:07:50
Covid 19-New Strain Resistant To Treatment But Not Vaccine-Reports
Recent reports reveals that the new covid 19 variant has shown resistance to treatment but not to vaccine.This is the case according to the potential new head of the Centers for Disease Control.
2021-01-17 20:26:42
All Adults In UK To Be Offered Covid Vaccine By September, Says Raab
All adults in the UK should have been offered the Covid vaccination by September, Dominic Raab has said, setting a clear timescale for the first time.
2021-01-17 20:14:10
Sovereign Military Order Of Malta Is The Rarest Passport In The World
This super rare passport is so exclusive, it’s held by only a few hundred people in the world. So who is eligible to get one?
Our passports aren’t seeing much action at the moment
2021-01-17 20:05:58
Mitch McConnell Is The One Person Who Could Save, Or Sink, Donald Trump
The final decision on whether to convict US President Donald Trump on his impeachment charge will come down to 100 Senators, 50 of them Republican – but just one man could seal his fate.
2021-01-17 19:41:07
Australia, Seeks Advice After Norway Reported 29 Deaths Related To The Pfizer Vaccine
The Australian government is seeking ‘immediate’ adviceand information after Norway reported 29 deaths related to the Pfizer vaccine.
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has asked the Therapeutic
2021-01-17 19:18:50
Nigeria Needs Priests, Pastors After Christ’S Heart, Says Kaigama
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Ignatius Kaigama, on Sunday advised Nigerian priests and pastors to use the biblical Samuel as
their role model.
2021-01-17 17:31:53
Reps Oppose School Resumption, Propose Three-Month Postponement
The House of Representatives has faulted the Federal Government for giving schools the go-ahead to resume on Monday despite the increasing
cases of COVID-19.
2021-01-17 13:57:50
NIN mandatory for foreign diplomats -FG
The Federal Government says National Identity Number is mandatory for foreign diplomats who will reside in Nigeria for a continuous period of two
years or more.
2021-01-17 13:46:39
Buhari, Osinbajo To Spend ₦3.4 Billion On Feeding, Travels in 2021
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will spend N3.4 billion on feeding and travel expenses.
2021-01-17 13:40:04
Selling Properties To Fund 2021 Budget’Ll Hurt Nigeria -SERAP
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has warned that selling public properties to fund the 2021 budget would hurt Nigeria in the future.
2021-01-17 12:10:53
BREAKING: Ex-Minister, Martins-Kuye, Is Dead
A former Minister of State for Finance and Minister of Commerce and Industry, Senator Jubril Martins-Kuye, has died.
2021-01-17 12:04:01
Resumption: UNILAG Denies Charging N50,000 For Online Classes
The management of the University of Lagos has denied charging N50,000 for online classes.
2021-01-17 11:53:38
Biden To Sign Executive Order To Join Paris Club & Rescind Travel Ban
President-elect Joe Biden plans to sign roughly a dozen executive orders, including rejoining the Paris climate accord and ending the travel ban on
predominantly Muslim countries
2021-01-17 11:48:24
Zulum: Christians, Foreigners Also Boko Haram Members
Babagana Zulum Borno State governor says Christians are also members of Boko Haram, contrary to the believe that members of the terrorist group are only
Muslims.
2021-01-17 11:28:21
US Vows Action Against Election Riggers In Uganda
The United States has said it will take action against anti-democratic forces and human rights abusers in Uganda following Thursday’s general elections in the country.
2021-01-17 10:52:51
Zamfara Police Launches Drones To Track, Fight Criminals
The Zamfara State Police Command said it has started using Digital Technology to improve security of the State in its operations against armed bandits operating in the state.