Monthly Archives: May 2020
Senate President Condoles with President Buhari over Loss of Nephew
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of his nephew, Alhaji Ibrahim Dauda.
Lawan extended his condolences...
NDDC: You can’t Intimidate, Blackmail NASS- Senate Tells Cairo Ojougboh
The Senate has refuted the allegation made by Dr. Cairo Ojougboh the Executive Director of Projects of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) under...
Robbers Raid Mahrez Home, Steal £500,000 Valuables
Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez had three luxury watches worth more than £300,000 ($370,000) stolen when thieves raided his penthouse apartment.
More than £50,000 in...
Mauro Icardi Signs Permanent Deal with PSG
Serie A giants, Inter Milan, on Sunday announced that striker, Mauro Icardi has signed a permanent deal with League 1 champions, Paris St Germain.
PSG...
Zamfara Lawmaker, Tukur Jekada, is Dead
Tukur Jekada, a lawmaker representing Bakura Constituency at the Zamfara House of Assembly is dead.
Shamsudeen Hassan, the Chairman of the House Committee on Information,...
Nigeria’s COVID-19 Cases Jump to 3rd Highest in Africa; Rwanda Records...
Nigeria's COVID-19 total number of cases has jumped to the third highest in Africa as infections on the continent grew above 139,000.
The Nigeria Centre...
Somali Blast Kills 10, Injures 12 People Travelling for Funeral
At least 10 people died and 12 were wounded when a roadside bomb struck a minibus outside the Somali capital, Mogadishu on Sunday, the government said.
The...
100-Year-Old Indonesian Woman Recovers from COVID-19
A 100-year-old Indonesian woman has recovered from coronavirus, making her the country’s oldest survivor of the deadly respiratory illness.
Kamtim, who like many Indonesians goes...
ManU to Soon Close Deal on Ighalo’s Loan Extension
Manchester United are close to closing a deal regarding a loan extension for striker Odion Ighalo.
The English Club is still in talks with Ighalo’s...
Iran Produces COVID-19 Saliva Detection Kit
Iranian researchers have produced test kits that allow detection of the novel coronavirus in saliva within 55 minutes, Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday.
The...
Community Leader Commends El-Rufai for Banning Almajiri in the State
A community leader in Kaduna South Local Government Area of Kaduna, Alhaji Uba Aliyu, has commended the State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai for banning Almajiri...
FlashBack: Adesina’s Travail, George Floyd’s Murder, Coronavirus and Other News Highlights...
More countries with stringent restriction measures due to coronavirus pandemic eased their lockdown last week despite increasing cases of the deadly virus. Reactions to...
COVID-19 won’t Truncate Nigeria’s Electoral Process – INEC Chairman
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday said COVID-19 pandemic would not truncate Nigeria’s democracy and electoral process.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said...
12-Year-Old Girl Raped by Eleven Men in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Police have arrested eleven men for allegedly rapping a 12-year-old girl in Dutse Local Government Area.
Spokesman of the State police command,...
Bauchi Governor Mourns Former NNPC GMD
Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed remorse over the passing of the immediate past Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation...
Kidnappers Release Nasarawa CAN Chairman
Chairman, Nasarawa State Chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN ), Bishop Joseph Masin Chairman, Nasarawa State Chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN...
U.S Launches First Human Spaceflight in 9 Years
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that American astronauts would return to the moon by 2024.
Speaking after the successful launched of the country’s first...
Human Rights Activist Demands Apology from Akeredolu’s Wife for Calling Him...
A Canada -based human rights activist Jimmy Adekanle has demanded an apology from the wife of Ondo State Governor, Mrs Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu, for...
President Buhari Appoints New Nuclear Agency Chief
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. Yau Idris as the new Director General, Nigeria Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA).
A statement by Minister of State for...
Nigeria Records 553 New COVID-19 cases, Total now 9,855
Nigeria has recorded 553 new coronavirus infections.
This brings the total cases to 9,855.
This was stated by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Saturday...
Again, Buhari Loses Another Relative
President Muhammadu Buhari's nephew, Alhaji Ibrahim Dauda, is dead.
Ibrahim Duada died in Daura, Katsina State, following a prolonged illness.
In a condolence message, President Buhari...
Buhari Celebrates UNILAG VC, Prof Ogundipe, at 60
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe, on the occasion of his 60th birthday, scheduled...
Buhari Felicitates with Veteran Journalist and Columnist, Tola Adeniyi, at 75
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with the family, friends and colleagues of renowned writer, journalist, columnist, actor, dancer, and dramatist, Akogun Tola Adeniyi, as...
Germany Knocks Trump for Cutting Ties with WHO
Germany has described US President, Donald Trump's decision to cut ties with the World Health Organization, as disappointing and a setback for global health.
Trump...
AJUMN Celebrates Shina Peters at 62
The Association of Juju Musicians of Nigeria (AJUMN) says it's celebrating legendary musician, Sir Shina Peters, who turned 62 on Saturday.
The National President of...
COVID-19: Brazil Death Toll Overtakes Spain
Brazil has now suffered more deaths from the novel coronavirus than Spain, according to new statistics released by Johns Hopkins University in the U.S.
The...
Former Edo Commissioner Found Dead
A former commissioner for youths and sports in Edo State, Mr Presley Ediagbonya, was found dead on Friday night in a forest in Ondo State.
The...
Akpabio Mourns NDDC’s Acting Executive Director of Finance’s Death, Condoles with...
Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has expressed his sadness and pain over the tragic and unexpected death of the Acting Executive...
Buhari Mourns Former NNPC Boss, Maikanti Baru
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with family, friends and professional colleagues of former Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti...